Groups and Events Calendar
We offer a variety of exciting group programs and webinars that are updated monthly. To find more details and register for our groups, please use the calendar below.
- Navigate through the calendar to locate a group or event that interests you.
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Events in January 2026
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Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates
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January 5, 2026Ready to move, breathe, and feel amazing in your own body? Join us for a beginner-friendly mat Pilates series — no experience required! Using gentle bodyweight exercises on the floor or seated, you’ll improve balance, mobility, core strength, and body awareness, all while having fun.
Across 8 weeks, you’ll learn Pilates basics like breath, alignment, and intentional movement. Each class builds gradually, helping you move with more ease, confidence, and strength in everyday life. By the end, you may even notice your posture improving, your core getting stronger, and your breath syncing beautifully with movement.
Your guide is Megan Jones, a certified mat Pilates instructor and strength coach with Body Positive Fitness. Megan creates a judgment-free, supportive space where you can move at your own pace, ask questions, and discover adaptations that work for you.
To register, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0 or email info@balancefba.org.
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A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026 A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026
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January 8, 2026Looking for a space to connect, share openly, and feel truly heard? Join our Sharing Space Winter 2026 Session—a welcoming, judgment-free environment where your voice and experiences matter.
The group is facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled professional with lived experience of blindness. With her guidance, participants will explore their thoughts and feelings in a supportive, confidential setting that encourages reflection, growth, and connection.
Throughout the 10 weeks together, we’ll share stories, listen deeply, and learn from one another. We’ll also explore helpful resources and supports you may find meaningful. By the end of the program, participants often leave feeling more empowered, connected, and grounded—carrying forward new insights and a strengthened sense of community
To register, please contact us at info@balancefba.org or 416-236-1796 ext. 0. If needed, you may also request a Zoom phone call-out option for easier access.
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Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates
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January 12, 2026Ready to move, breathe, and feel amazing in your own body? Join us for a beginner-friendly mat Pilates series — no experience required! Using gentle bodyweight exercises on the floor or seated, you’ll improve balance, mobility, core strength, and body awareness, all while having fun.
Across 8 weeks, you’ll learn Pilates basics like breath, alignment, and intentional movement. Each class builds gradually, helping you move with more ease, confidence, and strength in everyday life. By the end, you may even notice your posture improving, your core getting stronger, and your breath syncing beautifully with movement.
Your guide is Megan Jones, a certified mat Pilates instructor and strength coach with Body Positive Fitness. Megan creates a judgment-free, supportive space where you can move at your own pace, ask questions, and discover adaptations that work for you.
To register, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0 or email info@balancefba.org.
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A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026 A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026
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January 15, 2026Looking for a space to connect, share openly, and feel truly heard? Join our Sharing Space Winter 2026 Session—a welcoming, judgment-free environment where your voice and experiences matter.
The group is facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled professional with lived experience of blindness. With her guidance, participants will explore their thoughts and feelings in a supportive, confidential setting that encourages reflection, growth, and connection.
Throughout the 10 weeks together, we’ll share stories, listen deeply, and learn from one another. We’ll also explore helpful resources and supports you may find meaningful. By the end of the program, participants often leave feeling more empowered, connected, and grounded—carrying forward new insights and a strengthened sense of community
To register, please contact us at info@balancefba.org or 416-236-1796 ext. 0. If needed, you may also request a Zoom phone call-out option for easier access.
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MH Pop-Up: Surviving and Thriving in the Winter! ️ MH Pop-Up: Surviving and Thriving in the Winter! ️
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January 16, 2026Does the thought of winter send you diving under the covers? You’re not alone!
For many people living with partial sight or blindness, the colder months can feel extra challenging. That’s why this workshop is here to empower you with practical, uplifting strategies to keep both your mind and body feeling their best—whether you’re hibernating indoors or bravely embracing the outdoors.
This workshop is co-facilitated by MSW Lisa Derencinovic, bringing mental health expertise, and Rehabilitation Student Tony Tran, offering insights on physical wellness and adaptive strategies for vision challenges.
In this workshop, you’ll discover:
- How to prevent boredom and isolation
- Fun and accessible indoor exercise ideas
- Smart fall-prevention strategies
- Simple ways to boost your vitamin D
- Signs of seasonal depression and how to respond
- Tips for managing anxiety and adjusting expectations
- Techniques for practicing self-compassion all season long
By the end, we hope you’ll leave feeling empowered, prepared, and ready not just to survive the winter, but to thrive in it.
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Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates
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January 19, 2026Ready to move, breathe, and feel amazing in your own body? Join us for a beginner-friendly mat Pilates series — no experience required! Using gentle bodyweight exercises on the floor or seated, you’ll improve balance, mobility, core strength, and body awareness, all while having fun.
Across 8 weeks, you’ll learn Pilates basics like breath, alignment, and intentional movement. Each class builds gradually, helping you move with more ease, confidence, and strength in everyday life. By the end, you may even notice your posture improving, your core getting stronger, and your breath syncing beautifully with movement.
Your guide is Megan Jones, a certified mat Pilates instructor and strength coach with Body Positive Fitness. Megan creates a judgment-free, supportive space where you can move at your own pace, ask questions, and discover adaptations that work for you.
To register, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0 or email info@balancefba.org.
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A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026 A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026
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January 22, 2026Looking for a space to connect, share openly, and feel truly heard? Join our Sharing Space Winter 2026 Session—a welcoming, judgment-free environment where your voice and experiences matter.
The group is facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled professional with lived experience of blindness. With her guidance, participants will explore their thoughts and feelings in a supportive, confidential setting that encourages reflection, growth, and connection.
Throughout the 10 weeks together, we’ll share stories, listen deeply, and learn from one another. We’ll also explore helpful resources and supports you may find meaningful. By the end of the program, participants often leave feeling more empowered, connected, and grounded—carrying forward new insights and a strengthened sense of community
To register, please contact us at info@balancefba.org or 416-236-1796 ext. 0. If needed, you may also request a Zoom phone call-out option for easier access.
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Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates Balanced Bodies: Inclusive Virtual Pilates
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January 26, 2026Ready to move, breathe, and feel amazing in your own body? Join us for a beginner-friendly mat Pilates series — no experience required! Using gentle bodyweight exercises on the floor or seated, you’ll improve balance, mobility, core strength, and body awareness, all while having fun.
Across 8 weeks, you’ll learn Pilates basics like breath, alignment, and intentional movement. Each class builds gradually, helping you move with more ease, confidence, and strength in everyday life. By the end, you may even notice your posture improving, your core getting stronger, and your breath syncing beautifully with movement.
Your guide is Megan Jones, a certified mat Pilates instructor and strength coach with Body Positive Fitness. Megan creates a judgment-free, supportive space where you can move at your own pace, ask questions, and discover adaptations that work for you.
To register, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0 or email info@balancefba.org.
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A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026 A Space to Be Heard: Sharing Space Support Group Winter 2026
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January 29, 2026Looking for a space to connect, share openly, and feel truly heard? Join our Sharing Space Winter 2026 Session—a welcoming, judgment-free environment where your voice and experiences matter.
The group is facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled professional with lived experience of blindness. With her guidance, participants will explore their thoughts and feelings in a supportive, confidential setting that encourages reflection, growth, and connection.
Throughout the 10 weeks together, we’ll share stories, listen deeply, and learn from one another. We’ll also explore helpful resources and supports you may find meaningful. By the end of the program, participants often leave feeling more empowered, connected, and grounded—carrying forward new insights and a strengthened sense of community
To register, please contact us at info@balancefba.org or 416-236-1796 ext. 0. If needed, you may also request a Zoom phone call-out option for easier access.
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