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Events in August 2021

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July 26, 2021
July 27, 2021
July 28, 2021
July 29, 2021(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


July 29, 2021

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
July 30, 2021(2 events)

11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay


July 30, 2021

If you have been wanting to start exercising but aren’t sure where to begin, join Personal Trainer and Occupational Therapy Assistant Mark Mangabay for our Power Hour!

This session will include 30 – 45 minutes of exercise to uplift your mood and get you sweating, as well as tips on exercising safely in the home and a Q&A portion for all things fitness!  Set to upbeat music, this workout will start with a light warm up, followed by gentle dynamic stretching, upper and lower body strengthening exercises and finish off with gentle static stretching.

Click here to register for the upcoming session of Power Hour Fitness on Friday August 13th from 11 AM - 12 PM.

Once registered, you will be able to attend all the sessions using the same link.

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7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


July 30, 2021

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.

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July 31, 2021
August 1, 2021
August 2, 2021
August 3, 2021
August 4, 2021
August 5, 2021(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


August 5, 2021

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
August 6, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


August 6, 2021

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
August 7, 2021
August 8, 2021
August 9, 2021
August 10, 2021
August 11, 2021
August 12, 2021(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


August 12, 2021

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
August 13, 2021(2 events)

11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay


August 13, 2021

If you have been wanting to start exercising but aren’t sure where to begin, join Personal Trainer and Occupational Therapy Assistant Mark Mangabay for our Power Hour!

This session will include 30 – 45 minutes of exercise to uplift your mood and get you sweating, as well as tips on exercising safely in the home and a Q&A portion for all things fitness!  Set to upbeat music, this workout will start with a light warm up, followed by gentle dynamic stretching, upper and lower body strengthening exercises and finish off with gentle static stretching.

Click here to register for the upcoming session of Power Hour Fitness on Friday August 13th from 11 AM - 12 PM.

Once registered, you will be able to attend all the sessions using the same link.

zoom

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


August 13, 2021

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
August 14, 2021
August 15, 2021
August 16, 2021
August 17, 2021
August 18, 2021
August 19, 2021(2 events)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


August 19, 2021

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.

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2:00 pm: The Royal Ontario Museum and BALANCE present: ROM Highlights    


August 19, 2021

The ROM has over 13 million objects in its encyclopedic collections. These objects have been collected for more than a century from all over Canada and around the world, featuring the diverse cultural and natural history of our planet. This live engagement is an exploration of a small portion of what the ROM has to offer, including some of the collections’ most iconic objects and some of the ROM volunteers’ favourites too!  

This live engagement will include audio description and a Q&A component.  Click here to register for this event

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August 20, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


August 20, 2021

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
August 21, 2021
August 22, 2021
August 23, 2021
August 24, 2021(1 event)

3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia


August 24, 2021

Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor!  

This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. 

If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. 

Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. 

zoom
August 25, 2021
August 26, 2021(2 events)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


August 26, 2021

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

3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia


August 26, 2021

Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor!  

This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. 

If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. 

Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. 

zoom
August 27, 2021(2 events)

11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay


August 27, 2021

If you have been wanting to start exercising but aren’t sure where to begin, join Personal Trainer and Occupational Therapy Assistant Mark Mangabay for our Power Hour!

This session will include 30 – 45 minutes of exercise to uplift your mood and get you sweating, as well as tips on exercising safely in the home and a Q&A portion for all things fitness!  Set to upbeat music, this workout will start with a light warm up, followed by gentle dynamic stretching, upper and lower body strengthening exercises and finish off with gentle static stretching.

Click here to register for the upcoming session of Power Hour Fitness on Friday August 13th from 11 AM - 12 PM.

Once registered, you will be able to attend all the sessions using the same link.

zoom

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


August 27, 2021

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
August 28, 2021
August 29, 2021
August 30, 2021
August 31, 2021(1 event)

3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia


August 31, 2021

Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor!  

This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. 

If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. 

Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. 

zoom
September 1, 2021
September 2, 2021(2 events)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


September 2, 2021

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

3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia


September 2, 2021

Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor!  

This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. 

If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. 

Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. 

zoom
September 3, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


September 3, 2021

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
September 4, 2021
September 5, 2021