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Icon of the event At Home Alone
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
York Woods

This FREE interactive workshop for parents and their 10 to 14 year olds will help families communicate together, find out if their 10 to 14 year old is ready to be home alone, increase safety knowledge and...

Icon of the event Walk into Health!
Mon Jun 10, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Jane/Sheppard

A representative for Toronto Public Health will lead an interactive presentation on the health benefits of walking. Participants will learn how to create a customized walking program as well as how to use a Walk into Health p...

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 'At Home Alone' Family Workshop
Thu Jun 06, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Don Mills

A fun, interactive workshop to help families prepare their 10-14 year olds to be home alone safely. Presented by Toronto Public Health, with Toronto Public Library. Register in person or by calling 416-395-5710. Limit 12 fa...

Icon of the event Memory Preservation - What's New in Prevention and Treatment of Memory Loss
Wed Jun 05, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
North York Central Library

Join us for the final event in the Toronto Council on Aging Spring Speaker Series: Boomers and Beyond: The Power of Positive Aging with Neurologist and Memory Loss Expert Dr. Sharon Cohen. In this interactive seminar, Dr. Coh...

Icon of the event Searching TPL's Health Databases
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Learn to search for health information using the Toronto Public Library's online articles on health and wellness.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 23
Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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