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Events in November 2020
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October 26, 2020
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October 27, 2020
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October 28, 2020(1 event) 2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops. – BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude. BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org zoom |
October 29, 2020(1 event) 2:00 pm: Money Safety. Money Matters Workshops. – Are you looking for strategies on how to navigate online banking and money management? Join our Community Engagement Specialist Cristina, and TD Bank volunteer Allison in this practical 3-part workshop series designed to equip you with strategies for financial independence. Sessions are taking place Thursdays October 15th, 22nd and 29th from 2-3:30pm. Session Information: October 15th, 2pm-3:30pm is Needs, Wants, and Spending Plans To register for theses remote Zoom sessions, please call Cristina Lopes at 416-576-4413 or email info@balancefba.org. you may register for all the sessions, or only for the ones that interest you. Spaces are limited. zoom |
October 30, 2020
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October 31, 2020
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November 1, 2020
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November 2, 2020
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November 3, 2020
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November 4, 2020(1 event) 2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops. – BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude. BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org zoom |
November 5, 2020(1 event) 10:00 am: Writing for Life: Creative Writing Workshop. – Do you wonder where creative people find their ideas? Do you often wish you could think more creatively, or express yourself in new ways? Is there a writer in you trying to come out? Or do you just like writing with other people, and talking about ideas? Balance and Common Boots Theatre bring you this creative writing workshop that will get you past your blank screen, writing, and opening up new ideas you might not even know you have. Through a series of writing prompts and exercises, participants will enjoy the act of creative writing, together, with themes that link to Balance and the Common Boots winter drama series. This event is led by professional playwright and screenwriter Alex Bulmer, the current Artistic Director of Common Boots Theatre and the lead Curator of CoMotion Disability Arts Festival with Harbourfront Centre. Her work has been produced and presented all over the world. Alex was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigemtosa in 1987, and is a proud member of Toronto’s blind community. Her experience of becoming blind has shaped her artistic career, and deeply informed her writing. This is a 4 session workshop, with 12 spots available on a first come, first served basis. 10:00 AM to 11:30am on:
You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 ext. 0 or registering on Zoom Meeting Registration zoom |
November 6, 2020
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November 7, 2020
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November 8, 2020
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November 9, 2020
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November 10, 2020
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November 11, 2020(1 event) 1:00 pm: UP Skills workshops. – BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude. BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org |
November 12, 2020(1 event) 10:00 am: Writing for Life: Creative Writing Workshop. – Do you wonder where creative people find their ideas? Do you often wish you could think more creatively, or express yourself in new ways? Is there a writer in you trying to come out? Or do you just like writing with other people, and talking about ideas? Balance and Common Boots Theatre bring you this creative writing workshop that will get you past your blank screen, writing, and opening up new ideas you might not even know you have. Through a series of writing prompts and exercises, participants will enjoy the act of creative writing, together, with themes that link to Balance and the Common Boots winter drama series. This event is led by professional playwright and screenwriter Alex Bulmer, the current Artistic Director of Common Boots Theatre and the lead Curator of CoMotion Disability Arts Festival with Harbourfront Centre. Her work has been produced and presented all over the world. Alex was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigemtosa in 1987, and is a proud member of Toronto’s blind community. Her experience of becoming blind has shaped her artistic career, and deeply informed her writing. This is a 4 session workshop, with 12 spots available on a first come, first served basis. 10:00 AM to 11:30am on:
You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 ext. 0 or registering on Zoom Meeting Registration zoom |
November 13, 2020
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November 14, 2020
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November 15, 2020
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November 16, 2020
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November 17, 2020
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November 18, 2020(1 event) 2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops. – BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude. BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org zoom |
November 19, 2020(1 event) 10:00 am: Writing for Life: Creative Writing Workshop. – Do you wonder where creative people find their ideas? Do you often wish you could think more creatively, or express yourself in new ways? Is there a writer in you trying to come out? Or do you just like writing with other people, and talking about ideas? Balance and Common Boots Theatre bring you this creative writing workshop that will get you past your blank screen, writing, and opening up new ideas you might not even know you have. Through a series of writing prompts and exercises, participants will enjoy the act of creative writing, together, with themes that link to Balance and the Common Boots winter drama series. This event is led by professional playwright and screenwriter Alex Bulmer, the current Artistic Director of Common Boots Theatre and the lead Curator of CoMotion Disability Arts Festival with Harbourfront Centre. Her work has been produced and presented all over the world. Alex was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigemtosa in 1987, and is a proud member of Toronto’s blind community. Her experience of becoming blind has shaped her artistic career, and deeply informed her writing. This is a 4 session workshop, with 12 spots available on a first come, first served basis. 10:00 AM to 11:30am on:
You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 ext. 0 or registering on Zoom Meeting Registration zoom |
November 20, 2020
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November 21, 2020
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November 22, 2020
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November 23, 2020(1 event) 1:00 pm: CILT invites you to “The Second Wave: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) for COVID-19 and People with Disabilities” – Topic: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and COVID-19 for People with Disabilities Description: CILT will be providing two sessions of the same workshop on IPAC education to empower people with disabilities in making informed choices about COVID-19, PPE use, and infection control measures. This will help people with disabilities to reduce their transmission risk so they can live more independently during the second wave of this pandemic. Both sessions cover the same content, so you are asked to choose one date. When: Monday November 23, 2020, 1pm-300pm Register in advance for this meeting on zoom. This workshop will cover the following topics:
If you need assistance with registering please or e-mail rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext 291. Please note, you will not be able to join the session without registering first. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Workshop Presenter: Timothy Valyear, RPN, Owner, Integrity Care Consultants Inc. Workshop Facilitators: David Meyers, Senior Manager of Independent Living Programs, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Leisa DeBono, Direct Funding Program Manager, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) John Mossa, Independent Living Skills Coordinator, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Rebecca Wood, Peer and Parenting Program Coordinator, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) CILT funding support provided by United Way Greater Toronto, City of Toronto, Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and Independent Living Canada. zoom |
November 24, 2020
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November 25, 2020(1 event) 2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops. – BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude. BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org zoom |
November 26, 2020
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November 27, 2020(1 event) 1:00 pm: CILT invites you to “The Second Wave: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) for COVID-19 and People with Disabilities” – Topic: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and COVID-19 for People with Disabilities Description: CILT will be providing two sessions of the same workshop on IPAC education to empower people with disabilities in making informed choices about COVID-19, PPE use, and infection control measures. This will help people with disabilities to reduce their transmission risk so they can live more independently during the second wave of this pandemic. Both sessions cover the same content, so you are asked to choose one date. When: Monday November 23, 2020, 1pm-300pm Register in advance for this meeting on zoom. This workshop will cover the following topics:
If you need assistance with registering please or e-mail rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext 291. Please note, you will not be able to join the session without registering first. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Workshop Presenter: Timothy Valyear, RPN, Owner, Integrity Care Consultants Inc. Workshop Facilitators: David Meyers, Senior Manager of Independent Living Programs, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Leisa DeBono, Direct Funding Program Manager, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) John Mossa, Independent Living Skills Coordinator, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Rebecca Wood, Peer and Parenting Program Coordinator, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) CILT funding support provided by United Way Greater Toronto, City of Toronto, Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and Independent Living Canada. zoom |
November 28, 2020
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November 29, 2020
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November 30, 2020
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December 1, 2020
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December 2, 2020(1 event) 2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops. – BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude. BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org zoom |
December 3, 2020(1 event) 10:00 am: Writing for Life: Creative Writing Workshop. – Do you wonder where creative people find their ideas? Do you often wish you could think more creatively, or express yourself in new ways? Is there a writer in you trying to come out? Or do you just like writing with other people, and talking about ideas? Balance and Common Boots Theatre bring you this creative writing workshop that will get you past your blank screen, writing, and opening up new ideas you might not even know you have. Through a series of writing prompts and exercises, participants will enjoy the act of creative writing, together, with themes that link to Balance and the Common Boots winter drama series. This event is led by professional playwright and screenwriter Alex Bulmer, the current Artistic Director of Common Boots Theatre and the lead Curator of CoMotion Disability Arts Festival with Harbourfront Centre. Her work has been produced and presented all over the world. Alex was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigemtosa in 1987, and is a proud member of Toronto’s blind community. Her experience of becoming blind has shaped her artistic career, and deeply informed her writing. This is a 4 session workshop, with 12 spots available on a first come, first served basis. 10:00 AM to 11:30am on:
You can register by calling our office at 416-236-1796 ext. 0 or registering on Zoom Meeting Registration zoom |
December 4, 2020
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December 5, 2020
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December 6, 2020
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