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Events in August 2021
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July 26, 2021
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July 27, 2021
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July 28, 2021
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July 29, 2021(2 events)
10:00 am: BALANCE Presents: A Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine – Your Questions Answered10:00 am: BALANCE Presents: A Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine – Your Questions Answered – Knowing that many members of our community have been vaccinated already, this webinar will focus on how you can speak with hesitant friends and family about COVID-19 and the benefits of being vaccinated. A Question-and-Answer period will take place following the presentation, where you can ask any questions you might have. The session will be recorded. Captioning will be provided. Click this Zoom link to register. Participants can call BALANCE to register as well, at 416-236-1796 ext. 0. Those who do not have an email address or wish not to use it can call in via audio by calling Zoom at 647-374-4685, and inputting the webinar ID #874 0135 7753 Webinar passcode has been de-activated. zoom 10:00 am: Vaccine Hesitancy Webinar10:00 am: Vaccine Hesitancy Webinar – Do misinformation and endless contradictions have you at a loss for how to discuss COVID-19 with hesitant family and friends? BALANCE is hosting a webinar that will focus on equipping our community with the most up-to date, accurate information to be able to discuss the benefits and calm the fears of your hesitant friends and family members.You may register using the following Zoom link or call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 so that we can register you! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CLfXZXhkTDKTYqvAyfF7RQzoom |
July 30, 2021
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July 31, 2021
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August 1, 2021
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August 2, 2021
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August 3, 2021
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August 4, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series – Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener? This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you. This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only. These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series. zoom |
August 5, 2021
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August 6, 2021
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August 7, 2021
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August 8, 2021
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August 9, 2021
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August 10, 2021
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August 11, 2021(2 events)
11:00 am: A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape11:00 am: A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape – This is session is for individuals who are familiar with BlindSquare and Soundscape and are ready to explore alternative ways of using these apps using offline maps. In this 2 day workshop, you will learn how to use points of interest/markers to navigate off the grid areas such as parks. This course will take place in person at High Park. If you are interested in learning how to make a route through a park and have the POI/markers guide you to the location, please join us in our outdoor and interactive sessions. All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Session 1: Wednesday August 11 from 11-2 Session 2: Friday August 13 from 11-2 Please only register if you are able to attend both sessions as space is limited. Location: We will meet at 10:45 sharp at High Park station and travel together to the park. To register please email info@balancefba.org . You need to be a BALANCE client and have a Service Agreement in place. zoom 11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series – Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener? This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you. This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only. These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series. zoom |
August 12, 2021
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August 13, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape11:00 am: A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape – This is session is for individuals who are familiar with BlindSquare and Soundscape and are ready to explore alternative ways of using these apps using offline maps. In this 2 day workshop, you will learn how to use points of interest/markers to navigate off the grid areas such as parks. This course will take place in person at High Park. If you are interested in learning how to make a route through a park and have the POI/markers guide you to the location, please join us in our outdoor and interactive sessions. All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Session 1: Wednesday August 11 from 11-2 Session 2: Friday August 13 from 11-2 Please only register if you are able to attend both sessions as space is limited. Location: We will meet at 10:45 sharp at High Park station and travel together to the park. To register please email info@balancefba.org . You need to be a BALANCE client and have a Service Agreement in place. zoom |
August 14, 2021
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August 15, 2021
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August 16, 2021
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August 17, 2021
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August 18, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series – Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener? This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you. This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only. These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series. zoom |
August 19, 2021
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August 20, 2021
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August 21, 2021
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August 22, 2021
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August 23, 2021
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August 24, 2021
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August 25, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series – Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener? This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you. This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only. These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series. zoom |
August 26, 2021
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August 27, 2021
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August 28, 2021
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August 29, 2021
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August 30, 2021
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August 31, 2021
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September 1, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series – Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? Do you lack confidence when communicating in a group? Do you sometimes wish you could say things better or differently? Do you want to be a better listener? This course will reduce communication-related stress and provide you with the opportunity to practice and build skills in a safe setting. You’ll learn assertive communication, self-advocacy strategies, active listening and how to give and receive feedback. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply your new skills in your everyday life and more actively engage in the activities that are important to you. This workshop is available to BALANCE clients only. These workshops will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register for Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series. zoom |
September 2, 2021
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September 3, 2021
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September 4, 2021
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September 5, 2021
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