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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 Yoga for Older Adults and Seniors
Mon Jun 10, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Urban Roots Yoga Instructor Melanie Woolsey will teach participants modified options for poses to keep bones strong, and muscles and joints healthy. To register, call 416-394-1000.

Icon of the event Brain Health: Risks and Strategies
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Presented in partnership with Alzheimer Society Toronto. Identify risk factors for Alzheimer�s and related illnesses, and learn strategies for improving and maintaining the health of the brain....

Icon of the event Street Smarts--Safe Cycling Workshop presented by Cycle Toronto
Sat Aug 17, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beaches

Learn the rules. Learn your rights. Learn the skills to ride with confidence. Cycle Toronto's interactive Street Smarts workshops cover the benefits of commuting by bicycle, laws that govern cyclists and motorists, technique...

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
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 Finding Your Way: Managing Alzheimer's and other dementias
Wed Jun 26, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Presented in partnership with Alzheimer Society Toronto. Practical advice for individuals, caregivers and members of the greater community facing dementia related illnesses. Tools and resources, safety planning, identifying...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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