Week of Jun 7th

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June 7, 2021(1 event)

6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group

6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


June 7, 2021

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.

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June 8, 2021(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.


June 8, 2021

BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

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 during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s 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 Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background.

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.

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June 9, 2021(2 events)

1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop

1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop


June 9, 2021

How often do you rely on your voice to communicate your ideas, express who you are, connect with others?  The human voice is more significant and more miraculous than we know. In Good Vibrations you will begin to understand how the voice works, recognise your own vocal potential, relax and open your breathing, feel the joy of sound vibrations and even speak a little Shakespeare (you can do it!). This workshop is for all levels but will focus on the fundamentals of breath, resonance, speech and freeing your unique voice. And, we’ll have fun!  

This weekly workshop will run Wednesdays from 1-2pm, starting May 19th  until June 16th. This class is currently full; please call BALANCE for information on additional dates. 

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7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 

7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 


June 9, 2021

What images or concepts come to mind when you think of self-defense? Perhaps Mixed Martial Arts? Kicking and punching? Do you associate it with a particular experience? Or perhaps it conjures feelings of fear, empowerment or apprehension? For many of us, self-defense is not a part of everyday life, and is a concept or experience that can be shrouded in misconceptions.

BALANCE is excited to partner with self-defense instructor and violence prevention specialist Alexis Fabricius in a 5-part course that will aim to shed light on the many misconceptions we may hold (and not even know it!). This course will cover some of the basics of self-defense, but will include additional skills like verbal de-escalation and practicing evaluative techniques in threatening scenarios, while also exploring topics such as violence against the blind and partially sighted, challenging vulnerability and responding to disablism/ableism.

This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, in a safe space that is inclusive and open to all.  Dates: Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 from 7-8:30pm. 

Click here to register for Stay Safe!  

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June 10, 2021(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


June 10, 2021

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.

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June 11, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game

7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game


June 11, 2021

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.

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June 12, 2021
June 13, 2021

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