Groups and Events Calendar

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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(1 event)

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.

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

11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series


August 4, 2021

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(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
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August 11, 2021(2 events)

11:00 am: A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape


August 11, 2021

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.

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11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series


August 11, 2021

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(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: A Walk in the Park: Going off the grid with BlindSquare and Soundscape


August 13, 2021

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

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
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August 16, 2021
August 17, 2021
August 18, 2021(1 event)

11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series


August 18, 2021

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(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.

zoom

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
August 25, 2021(1 event)

11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series


August 25, 2021

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(1 event)

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
August 27, 2021(1 event)

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
September 1, 2021(1 event)

11:00 am: Communication is Key! A BALANCE Workshop Series


September 1, 2021

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(1 event)

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
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