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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
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July 30, 2021(1 event)
11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay – 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 |
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 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(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: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay – 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 |
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(1 event)
3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia – 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(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(1 event)
3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia – 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(1 event)
11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay11:00 am: Power Hour with Mark Mangabay – 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 |
August 28, 2021
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August 29, 2021
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August 30, 2021
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August 31, 2021(1 event)
3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia – 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(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(1 event)
3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia – 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
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September 4, 2021
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September 5, 2021
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