Week of Nov 8th

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November 8, 2021
November 9, 2021(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


November 9, 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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November 10, 2021(1 event)

10:00 am: Cane Maintenance and Repair Workshop

10:00 am: Cane Maintenance and Repair Workshop


November 10, 2021

This is a cane maintenance workshop to teach you all the ins and outs of cane repair and maintenance. This workshop will be held in-person at the BALANCE office with limited capacity and we will be following all Public Health COVID-19 guidelines. All attendees are required to show proof of full vaccination and masks will be worn. If you have an old cane that you would like to repair, feel free to bring it to the workshop! Spaces are limited. Sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. Register by email at info@balancefba.org or by calling the office.

November 11, 2021(1 event)

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections

12:00 pm: Coffee Connections


November 11, 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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November 12, 2021(2 events)

2:00 pm: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Highlights and New Perspectives

2:00 pm: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Highlights and New Perspectives


November 12, 2021

The Met will be coming to BALANCE to hold a visual art presentation focusing on a selection of famous paintings from their Modern and Contemporary Art collection. The works of artists such as Van Gogh, Horace Pippin, Jackson Pollock (and more) will be explored through verbal description, quotes, audio clips and Q&A. Together we will discuss new perspectives and explore the creative process of our contemporary experiences.  Click here to register.

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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


November 12, 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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November 13, 2021
November 14, 2021

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