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Events in March 2022

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February 28, 2022
March 1, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


March 1, 2022

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 the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life 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 Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

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 2, 2022(2 events)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


March 2, 2022

Coffee Connections runs every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time!  It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! This social group is a chance for us to gather, meet new people, 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! Click here to register for Coffee Connections

zoom

2:00 pm: UpSkills for Work Workshops


March 2, 2022

BALANCE for Blind Adults will be once again facilitating ABC’s Life Literacy workshop - UP Skills for Work! Soft skills help you work well with others - at home, at work and in your community. In this weekly workshop, we will explore 9 soft skills. We will talk about:

  • Why soft skills are important
  • How soft skills relate to essential skills
  • What it takes to improve your soft skills
  • Some problem solving strategies for use in the home or the work place.

You’ll get the opportunity share your experiences and review your own soft skills. This program focuses on skills such as motivation, attitude, accountability, presentation, team work, and more! Spaces are limited. Please contact c.lopes@balancebfa.org for registration.

zoom
March 3, 2022(1 event)

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 3, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
March 4, 2022
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March 7, 2022
March 8, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


March 8, 2022

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 the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life 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 Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

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 9, 2022(2 events)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


March 9, 2022

Coffee Connections runs every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time!  It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! This social group is a chance for us to gather, meet new people, 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! Click here to register for Coffee Connections

zoom

2:00 pm: UpSkills for Work Workshops


March 9, 2022

BALANCE for Blind Adults will be once again facilitating ABC’s Life Literacy workshop - UP Skills for Work! Soft skills help you work well with others - at home, at work and in your community. In this weekly workshop, we will explore 9 soft skills. We will talk about:

  • Why soft skills are important
  • How soft skills relate to essential skills
  • What it takes to improve your soft skills
  • Some problem solving strategies for use in the home or the work place.

You’ll get the opportunity share your experiences and review your own soft skills. This program focuses on skills such as motivation, attitude, accountability, presentation, team work, and more! Spaces are limited. Please contact c.lopes@balancebfa.org for registration.

zoom
March 10, 2022(1 event)

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 10, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
March 11, 2022(1 event)

2:30 pm: Beyond Siri- Getting to Know Your iPhone


March 11, 2022

These bi-monthly classes 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 in which uncertainty regarding the use of or changes to specific apps can be discussed in greater detail. Topics are advertised in advance in our newsletter and social media. Click here to register.

zoom
March 12, 2022
March 13, 2022
March 14, 2022
March 15, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


March 15, 2022

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 the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life 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 Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

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 16, 2022(2 events)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


March 16, 2022

Coffee Connections runs every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time!  It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! This social group is a chance for us to gather, meet new people, 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! Click here to register for Coffee Connections

zoom

2:00 pm: UpSkills for Work Workshops


March 16, 2022

BALANCE for Blind Adults will be once again facilitating ABC’s Life Literacy workshop - UP Skills for Work! Soft skills help you work well with others - at home, at work and in your community. In this weekly workshop, we will explore 9 soft skills. We will talk about:

  • Why soft skills are important
  • How soft skills relate to essential skills
  • What it takes to improve your soft skills
  • Some problem solving strategies for use in the home or the work place.

You’ll get the opportunity share your experiences and review your own soft skills. This program focuses on skills such as motivation, attitude, accountability, presentation, team work, and more! Spaces are limited. Please contact c.lopes@balancebfa.org for registration.

zoom
March 17, 2022(1 event)

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 17, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
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March 22, 2022(2 events)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


March 22, 2022

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 the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life 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 Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

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

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 22, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture in these virtual group sessions. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
March 23, 2022(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


March 23, 2022

Coffee Connections runs every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time!  It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! This social group is a chance for us to gather, meet new people, 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! Click here to register for Coffee Connections

zoom
March 24, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.


March 24, 2022

In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues.

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 24, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
March 25, 2022(1 event)

2:30 pm: Beyond Siri- Getting to Know Your iPhone


March 25, 2022

These bi-monthly classes 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 in which uncertainty regarding the use of or changes to specific apps can be discussed in greater detail. Topics are advertised in advance in our newsletter and social media. Click here to register.

zoom
March 26, 2022
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March 28, 2022
March 29, 2022(2 events)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


March 29, 2022

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 the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life 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 Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

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

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 29, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture in these virtual group sessions. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
March 30, 2022(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


March 30, 2022

Coffee Connections runs every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time!  It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! This social group is a chance for us to gather, meet new people, 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! Click here to register for Coffee Connections

zoom
March 31, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.


March 31, 2022

In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues.

4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia


March 31, 2022

Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org

zoom
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