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Events in April 2022
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March 28, 2022
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March 29, 2022(2 events)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group1:30 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 4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture in these virtual group sessions. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
March 30, 2022(1 event)
12:00 pm: Coffee Connections12:00 pm: Coffee Connections – Coffee Connections runs every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! This social group is a chance for us to gather, meet new people, 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! Click here to register for Coffee Connections. zoom |
March 31, 2022(2 events)
2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling. – In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues. 4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
April 1, 2022
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April 2, 2022
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April 3, 2022
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April 4, 2022
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April 5, 2022(1 event)
4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture in these virtual group sessions. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
April 6, 2022
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April 7, 2022(2 events)
2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling. – In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues. 4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
April 8, 2022(1 event)
2:30 pm: Beyond Siri- Getting to Know Your iPhone2:30 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. Click here to register. zoom |
April 9, 2022
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April 10, 2022
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April 11, 2022
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April 12, 2022(2 events)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group1:30 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. 4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture in these virtual group sessions. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
April 13, 2022
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April 14, 2022(2 events)
2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling. – In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues. 4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
April 15, 2022
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April 16, 2022
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April 17, 2022
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April 18, 2022
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April 19, 2022(2 events)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group1:30 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. 4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia4:30 pm: Yoga with Fazia – Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali leads yoga classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture in these virtual group sessions. To register please call the office or email info@balancefba.org. zoom |
April 20, 2022
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April 21, 2022(1 event)
2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling. – In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues. |
April 22, 2022(1 event)
2:30 pm: Beyond Siri- Getting to Know Your iPhone2:30 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. Click here to register. zoom |
April 23, 2022
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April 24, 2022
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April 25, 2022
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April 26, 2022(1 event)
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group1:30 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. |
April 27, 2022
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April 28, 2022(1 event)
2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling. – In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues. |
April 29, 2022
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April 30, 2022
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May 1, 2022
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