Groups and Events Calendar
Use the calendar below to see upcoming groups, workshops, and events, and learn how to register.
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Events in April 2026
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March 30, 2026(1 event) 1:00 pm: From Frustration to Funny: Writing Satire and Humour – Feeling frustrated, angry or amused by how dysfunctional society can be here in 2026? A satire and humour writing workshop is a fantastic way to channel those feelings into hilarity, community, and catharsis. The workshop is led by Sophie Kohn, an award-winning writer and longtime CBC Radio head writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Reader’s Digest, and The Globe and Mail. She currently teaches satire and humour writing for Second City and brings a sharp, compassionate, and inclusive approach to comedy. In this class, you'll learn to write short satirical articles in the style of The Onion, McSweeney's, and The Beaverton. Whether you want to skewer the government, call out ableism, rant about people who don’t pick up after their dogs, take on Christmas music, or the anti-aging industry, this workshop will give you the tools to do it well. You’ll leave with a strong understanding of what makes satire work, how to generate compelling story ideas, and how to turn them into pieces that make people laugh—while also nudging them to see the world a little differently. Expect plenty of laughs, meaningful connection, and catharsis. To register: please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information. Zoom |
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April 2, 2026(1 event) 12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey – Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.
What You’ll Experience
Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way. To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 Register now. Spaces are limited. Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information. West Neighbourhood House |
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April 9, 2026(1 event) 12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey – Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.
What You’ll Experience
Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way. To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 Register now. Spaces are limited. Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information. West Neighbourhood House |
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April 16, 2026(1 event) 12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey – Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.
What You’ll Experience
Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way. To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 Register now. Spaces are limited. Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information. West Neighbourhood House |
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April 23, 2026(1 event) 12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey – Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.
What You’ll Experience
Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way. To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 Register now. Spaces are limited. Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information. West Neighbourhood House |
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April 30, 2026(1 event) 12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey – Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.
What You’ll Experience
Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way. To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 Register now. Spaces are limited. Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information. West Neighbourhood House |
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