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Events in September 2024

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August 26, 2024
August 27, 2024
August 28, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


August 28, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
August 29, 2024(1 event)

6:30 pm: Mental Health Pop-Up Session: "How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight"


August 29, 2024

Taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. This summer BALANCE is pleased to provide a special series of online mental health support pop-up sessions. Open to all persons living with a visual disability, these workshops provide a safe, welcoming space to explore effective strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Title: How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight

Description: This workshop led by Social Worker and BALANCE Counsellor Melanie Marsden will cover the 5 stages of grief and accompanying coping strategies. We will also challenge common beliefs and misconceptions around the impact of sight loss and living a fulfilling life. Our goal is for attendees to feel empowered in dealing with grief and its impact.

You may contact the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 or email us at info@balancefba.org for more information.

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September 4, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


September 4, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
September 5, 2024(1 event)

1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course


September 5, 2024

Join Our 5-Week BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course! 🎉 

Ready to groove to some smooth jazz rhythms? BALANCE & VibeArts are offering a special 5-week Jazz Dance course, perfect for adults with visual disabilities. You’ll get to explore the expressive and energetic world of jazz dance, with each class building on the last, creating a fun and immersive experience. 

No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with others. 

To register: Email us at info@balancefba.org  

or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0. 

Start Date: Thursday September 5th (for 5 Thursdays) 

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
September 6, 2024
September 7, 2024
September 8, 2024
September 9, 2024
September 10, 2024
September 11, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


September 11, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
September 12, 2024
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September 16, 2024
September 17, 2024
September 18, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


September 18, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
September 19, 2024
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September 21, 2024
September 22, 2024
September 23, 2024
September 24, 2024
September 25, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


September 25, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
September 26, 2024
September 27, 2024
September 28, 2024
September 29, 2024
September 30, 2024(1 event)

6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group


September 30, 2024

This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting.

By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before.

At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way.

How to Register:
To join the Evening Sharing Space Support Group, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0

We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community.

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October 1, 2024
October 2, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


October 2, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
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