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Events in March 2021
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March 1, 2021
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March 2, 2021(1 event)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. – BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom |
March 3, 2021(1 event)
7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory – We're excited to welcome Dan Minchom back with a slightly different course: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory! This course will take songs selected by you and break them down from both a production and theoretical perspective. The class will discuss the tracks in regards to interesting studio techniques and each week will cover a basic music theory concept using a chosen song as an example. This is not a repeat of the November course of last year, so participants of "Music to My Ears" are encouraged to register. Dan is a Toronto based electric bassist whose performance credits include working with Jesse Cook, Madeline Merlo, amongst others. The course is 6 weeks long, and runs every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, EST, beginning March 3rd until April 7th. There are only 15 spots available. You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or by going to the following link: Register for Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory. At the time of registration, you will be asked to submit a song that you'd like to focus on during the course. Please include the song title and artist if you know it. zoom |
March 4, 2021(1 event)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom |
March 5, 2021(1 event)
2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone – The Beyond Siri workshops are for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting to discuss the use of, or changes, to specific apps. Have you ever purchased an app from the App Store? If you have, you will know that the term "purchase" is an all-inclusive term that includes apps that are free in addition to those that require an actual fee. Now have you ever purchased an app that is free of charge, or worse, one requiring a fee, only to realize that it does not work with VoiceOver or its visual characteristics render it unusable for you? On March 5th, Beyond Siri discusses apps from within several different app categories that are known to be accessible. In addition, we will discuss ways and resources that you can use to improve the likelihood that your next app purchase will not leave you frustrated and disappointed. We have decided to expand this workshop to an hour and a half to allow time for a Question-and-Answer period, therefore we will begin at 2:30 PM instead of 3:00 PM, still ending at 4:00 PM. If you are interested, please join us for Beyond Siri. Sessions will be bi-weekly on Fridays from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM via Zoom and classes will be repeated periodically. A reminder that you must register for each class individually. Call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0, or click the following link to register for Beyond Siri: Accessible Apps in the App Store: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-mqqz0oGtw8bnpyh8pAVn3ofJ9ZER8G zoom |
March 6, 2021
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March 7, 2021
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March 8, 2021
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March 9, 2021(1 event)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. – BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom |
March 10, 2021(2 events)
1:00 pm: CELA Workshop1:00 pm: CELA Workshop – Interested in joining the book club, but don't quite know how to access library books? Join us for a 2-part workshop on how to navigate the Center for Equitable Library Access. These workshops will be held on Wednesday March 10th and Thursday March 11th, from 1 PM - 2:30 PM via Zoom. On March 10, learn how to efficiently navigate the CELA website including:
Click here to register for the March 10th session. The session on March 11 focuses on the use of portable devices and how to use direct-to-player downloads. It consists of a demonstration on how to use Dolphin Easy Reader, an easy-to-use app for listening to or reading direct-to-player material and includes:
Click here to register for the March 11th session. You may choose to attend both or only one of these sessions depending on your needs. If you do not plan on using a portable device, and only plan to use your computer, you may wish to attend only the first session on using the CELA online library. To ensure you get the most out of this workshop, we recommend creating an account with CELA before the sessions; you will need to have your Toronto Public Library card handy. If you do not have one, simply include your first and last name (no spaces) instead of your library card number. If you have questions, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0. zoom 7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory – We're excited to welcome Dan Minchom back with a slightly different course: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory! This course will take songs selected by you and break them down from both a production and theoretical perspective. The class will discuss the tracks in regards to interesting studio techniques and each week will cover a basic music theory concept using a chosen song as an example. This is not a repeat of the November course of last year, so participants of "Music to My Ears" are encouraged to register. Dan is a Toronto based electric bassist whose performance credits include working with Jesse Cook, Madeline Merlo, amongst others. The course is 6 weeks long, and runs every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, EST, beginning March 3rd until April 7th. There are only 15 spots available. You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or by going to the following link: Register for Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory. At the time of registration, you will be asked to submit a song that you'd like to focus on during the course. Please include the song title and artist if you know it. zoom |
March 11, 2021(2 events)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom 1:00 pm: CELA Workshop1:00 pm: CELA Workshop – Interested in joining the book club, but don't quite know how to access library books? Join us for a 2-part workshop on how to navigate the Center for Equitable Library Access. These workshops will be held on Wednesday March 10th and Thursday March 11th, from 1 PM - 2:30 PM via Zoom. On March 10, learn how to efficiently navigate the CELA website including:
Click here to register for the March 10th session. The session on March 11 focuses on the use of portable devices and how to use direct-to-player downloads. It consists of a demonstration on how to use Dolphin Easy Reader, an easy-to-use app for listening to or reading direct-to-player material and includes:
Click here to register for the March 11th session. You may choose to attend both or only one of these sessions depending on your needs. If you do not plan on using a portable device, and only plan to use your computer, you may wish to attend only the first session on using the CELA online library. To ensure you get the most out of this workshop, we recommend creating an account with CELA before the sessions; you will need to have your Toronto Public Library card handy. If you do not have one, simply include your first and last name (no spaces) instead of your library card number. If you have questions, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0. zoom |
March 12, 2021(1 event)
7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game – Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom |
March 13, 2021
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March 14, 2021
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March 15, 2021
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March 16, 2021(1 event)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. – BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom |
March 17, 2021(1 event)
7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory – We're excited to welcome Dan Minchom back with a slightly different course: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory! This course will take songs selected by you and break them down from both a production and theoretical perspective. The class will discuss the tracks in regards to interesting studio techniques and each week will cover a basic music theory concept using a chosen song as an example. This is not a repeat of the November course of last year, so participants of "Music to My Ears" are encouraged to register. Dan is a Toronto based electric bassist whose performance credits include working with Jesse Cook, Madeline Merlo, amongst others. The course is 6 weeks long, and runs every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, EST, beginning March 3rd until April 7th. There are only 15 spots available. You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or by going to the following link: Register for Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory. At the time of registration, you will be asked to submit a song that you'd like to focus on during the course. Please include the song title and artist if you know it. zoom |
March 18, 2021(1 event)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom |
March 19, 2021(2 events)
2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone – The Beyond Siri workshops are for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting to discuss the use of, or changes, to specific apps. Have you ever wished you had a way to quickly jot down a short note that you could refer back to? Or needed a means to record a short meeting or lecture that could be easily edited and kept for future reference? On March 19th, Beyond Siri will focus on two apps that can help assist you in both of these endeavors. The Notes app and the Voice Recorder app addresses both of these needs and we'll cover them from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. If you are interested, please join us for Beyond Siri. Sessions are bi-weekly via Zoom and classes are repeated periodically. A reminder that you must register for each class individually. Call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0, or click here to register for Beyond Siri: Notes and Voice Recorder Apps. zoom 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game – Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom |
March 20, 2021
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March 21, 2021
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March 22, 2021
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March 23, 2021(1 event)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. – BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom |
March 24, 2021(1 event)
7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory – We're excited to welcome Dan Minchom back with a slightly different course: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory! This course will take songs selected by you and break them down from both a production and theoretical perspective. The class will discuss the tracks in regards to interesting studio techniques and each week will cover a basic music theory concept using a chosen song as an example. This is not a repeat of the November course of last year, so participants of "Music to My Ears" are encouraged to register. Dan is a Toronto based electric bassist whose performance credits include working with Jesse Cook, Madeline Merlo, amongst others. The course is 6 weeks long, and runs every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, EST, beginning March 3rd until April 7th. There are only 15 spots available. You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or by going to the following link: Register for Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory. At the time of registration, you will be asked to submit a song that you'd like to focus on during the course. Please include the song title and artist if you know it. zoom |
March 25, 2021(2 events)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom 7:00 pm: On the Same Page7:00 pm: On the Same Page – Calling All Bookworms! Join Our Monthly Book Club “On the Same Page” is a monthly book club for readers and bookworms alike who are looking to explore different genres, titles, and to just have fun with it. Led by fellow community member Carol, this book club will meet on the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Our first “On the Same Page” meeting will be happening over Zoom, this Thursday March 25th. If you are interested in joining this new group, please contact the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for On the Same Page. zoom |
March 26, 2021(1 event)
7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game – Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom |
March 27, 2021
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March 28, 2021
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March 29, 2021
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March 30, 2021(1 event)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. – BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom |
March 31, 2021(1 event)
7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory7:30 pm: Dan Minchom is back with Music to My Ears 2: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory – We're excited to welcome Dan Minchom back with a slightly different course: Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory! This course will take songs selected by you and break them down from both a production and theoretical perspective. The class will discuss the tracks in regards to interesting studio techniques and each week will cover a basic music theory concept using a chosen song as an example. This is not a repeat of the November course of last year, so participants of "Music to My Ears" are encouraged to register. Dan is a Toronto based electric bassist whose performance credits include working with Jesse Cook, Madeline Merlo, amongst others. The course is 6 weeks long, and runs every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, EST, beginning March 3rd until April 7th. There are only 15 spots available. You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or by going to the following link: Register for Music Appreciation and Beginner Theory. At the time of registration, you will be asked to submit a song that you'd like to focus on during the course. Please include the song title and artist if you know it. zoom |
April 1, 2021(1 event)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom |
April 2, 2021(1 event)
7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game – Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom |
April 3, 2021
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April 4, 2021
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