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Week of Aug 9th
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August 9, 2021(1 event)
6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group – 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 |
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(1 event)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – 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(3 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 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game – 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 15, 2021
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