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Icon of the event Babysitting Course with St. John's Ambulance
Sat May 25, 2013 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Palmerston

For ages 11-15. Fee: $45. To register, call St. John's Ambulance at 416-967-4244, ext. 255 and quote course registration number #1-246459324.

Icon of the event Stay On Your Feet!
Fri Jun 07, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Don Mills

Join a representative from Toronto Public Health and learn how to prevent falls and keep your independence by reducing falling risk factors, staying active and healthy, and taking medications safely. Register at the informati...

Icon of the event Personal Safety and Home Security Workshop
Tue Jul 23, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Agincourt

This workshop focuses on important safety topics including how to prevent assault and injury, ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime, and tips on securing your home and property. For more information and to re...

Icon of the event Arthritis Self-Management Program
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Agincourt

Getting the most out of life with arthritis means better managing your pains, your emotions and your daily activities. Workshop is for adults of all ages. Caregivers welcome. For more information and to register call 1-866-97...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 24
Fri Jun 07
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 21
Icon of the event Laughter Yoga
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Eatonville

Find out the physical, emotional and social benefits of laughter exercises and yoga breathing and how they can transform your life. Please bring water, yoga mat or towel and wear comfy clothes. The session are led by Certifie...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jun 03
Icon of the event Living and Learning with Baby
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Woodside Square

This program is for caregivers and babies 6 weeks to 6 months. Come with baby and meet other parents to talk about adjusting to parenthood, infant nutrition, growth and development, caring for sick children, keeping your chil...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 23
Thu May 30
Thu Jun 06
Thu Jun 13
Icon of the event Alzheimer's Disease:  Heads Up for Healthier Brains
Tue Jul 23, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woodside Square

The changes we can make in our lives may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. There are some risk factors beyond our control such as age, but many of the risk factors are associated with lifestyle choices. Reg...

Icon of the event Prevention with Nutrition
3:00 pm - 4:45 pm on recurring dates listed below
Cedarbrae

1st Saturday of each month 3-4:45 pm...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jun 01
Sat Jul 06
Sat Aug 03
Sat Sep 07
Icon of the event Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain program  in Cantonese
9:30 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Agincourt

Getting the most out of life with chronic pain means better managing your pain, your emotions and your daily activities. You will receive a copy of the book "Living with Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions". Workshop is for ...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 12
Icon of the event Dental Health Workshop for Seniors
Tue Jun 18, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Agincourt

Topics will include common dental diseases among seniors, information on mouth care, prevention tips and access to dental care within the city of Toronto. Chinese translation available. For more information and to register ca...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

Count your steps using a pedometer borrowed from the library. Get some motivation and get active.