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Events in December 2021
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November 29, 2021
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November 30, 2021(1 event) 1:30 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 |
December 1, 2021
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December 2, 2021(1 event) 12:00 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 |
December 3, 2021(2 events) 2:30 pm: Beyond Siri- Getting to Know Your iPhone – These bi-monthly classes are for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting in which uncertainty regarding the use of or changes to specific apps can be discussed in greater detail. Topics are advertised in advance in our newsletter and social media. Contact the BALANCE office for more information. zoom 7:00 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 |
December 4, 2021
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December 5, 2021
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December 6, 2021
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December 7, 2021
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December 8, 2021(1 event) 1:30 pm: BlindSquare Sessions – BALANCE for Blind Adults is running two in-person workshops on how to use BlindSquare and BlindSquare Event. The first session is an introduction to BlindSquare where you will learn about a variety of features available with BlindSquare and how to effectively use them. These include searching for points of interest (POI), adding and sharing locations, connecting to Bluetooth accessories for hands-free use and using iBeacon technology for indoor navigation. We will provide a variety of Bluetooth headsets to practice on. The second session will be focused on the use of iBeacons for indoor navigation and exploring how the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has made their Picasso exhibit accessible! The Picasso Exhibit is BlindSquare enabled and the GPS technology will alert your device to each described audio stop in this exhibition. Those wishing to participate must:
Session details: Session 1: Introduction to BlindSquare Date and Time: Wednesday December 8 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Session 2: Indoor Navigation with BlindSquare and iBeacons at the AGO Date and Time: Wednesday December 15 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Those interested can register for one or both sessions. To register, email info@balancefba.org or call the office at 416-236-1796 |
December 9, 2021(1 event) 12:00 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 |
December 10, 2021(1 event) 7:00 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 |
December 11, 2021
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December 12, 2021
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December 13, 2021
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December 14, 2021
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December 15, 2021(1 event) 1:30 pm: BlindSquare Session at the AGO! – BALANCE for Blind Adults is running two in-person workshops on how to use BlindSquare and BlindSquare Event. The first session is an introduction to BlindSquare where you will learn about a variety of features available with BlindSquare and how to effectively use them. These include searching for points of interest (POI), adding and sharing locations, connecting to Bluetooth accessories for hands-free use and using iBeacon technology for indoor navigation. We will provide a variety of Bluetooth headsets to practice on. The second session will be focused on the use of iBeacons for indoor navigation and exploring how the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has made their Picasso exhibit accessible! The Picasso Exhibit is BlindSquare enabled and the GPS technology will alert your device to each described audio stop in this exhibition. Those wishing to participate must:
Session details: Session 1: Introduction to BlindSquare Date and Time: Wednesday December 8 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Session 2: Indoor Navigation with BlindSquare and iBeacons at the AGO Date and Time: Wednesday December 15 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Those interested can register for one or both sessions. To register, email info@balancefba.org or call the office at 416-236-1796 |
December 16, 2021(1 event) 12:00 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 |
December 17, 2021(2 events) 2:30 pm: Q&A Session with AT Instructor Doug – Join us for a drop-in Q&A session with our AT Specialist Doug. This session is for those looking to troubleshoot a specific issue with their device or who have general tech questions they have been meaning to ask. All are welcome. Click here to register . zoom 7:00 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 |
December 18, 2021
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December 20, 2021
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December 21, 2021
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December 22, 2021
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December 23, 2021(1 event) 12:00 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 |
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