Week of Oct 12th

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October 12, 2020
October 13, 2020(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.


October 13, 2020

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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October 14, 2020(1 event)

2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops.

2:30 pm: UP Skills workshops.


October 14, 2020

BALANCE is proud to partner with ABC Life Literacy to offer a workshop series on Wednesdays, starting October 7th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The series is comprised of 9 sessions featuring all the soft skills necessary for those looking to set new personal goals or move into new careers. These sessions will explore: time management, stress management, teamwork, presentation, confidence, accountability, adaptability, motivation and attitude.

BALANCE will be hosting weekly workshops through Zoom, with each week covering one of the nine topics mentioned. You may either sign up for the series or only for the classes that are of interest to you. Contact our Community engagement Specialist, Cristina Lopes, at 416-576-4413 or by email at c.lopes@balancefba.org

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October 15, 2020(2 events)

2:00 pm: Needs, Wants, and Spending Plans. Money Matters Workshops.

2:00 pm: Needs, Wants, and Spending Plans. Money Matters Workshops.


October 15, 2020

Are you looking for strategies on how to navigate online banking and money management?

Join our Community Engagement Specialist Cristina, and TD Bank volunteer Allison in this practical 3-part workshop series designed to equip you with strategies for financial independence. Sessions are taking place Thursdays October 15th, 22nd and 29th from 2-3:30pm.

Session Information:

October 15th, 2pm-3:30pm is Needs, Wants, and Spending Plans
October 22nd, 2pm-3:30pm is Understanding your Paycheck
October 29th, 2pm-3:30pm is Money Safety

To register for theses remote Zoom sessions, please call Cristina Lopes at 416-576-4413 or email info@balancefba.org . you may register for all the sessions, or only for the ones that interest you. Spaces are limited.

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6:00 pm: Let's Get Quizzical.

6:00 pm: Let's Get Quizzical.


October 15, 2020

We’ve decided to increase the spirit of competition and offer a prize to the winning team for each Trivia Night that we are hosting! Perhaps you are a trivia buff, or perhaps you are new to this trivia game thing…either way you will have tons of fun, get to know your teammates, and also be playing for a small prize that will be mailed to each member of the winning team (staff and volunteers excluded).

The following registration link will register you for the monthly trivia night series. You do not have to attend all of the nights if you pre-register, but you can attend them all if you wish. The upcoming trivia night dates are on September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17.

Register at this link please: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOyurDMiHNZW-rH3Wt-e8NzWvVYLNfik

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