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Health & Wellness

Icon of the event Healthy Heart...Healthy Life!
Tue Jun 25, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beaches

Join us for a free workshop on Heart Health. Topics include uncovering the causes of heart attacks and strokes, determining your risk of heart disease; you will also learn about healthy eating, physical activity and reducing ...

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 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 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 Kids Have Stress Too
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Pape/Danforth

Help your child deal with the pressures in their lives so that they are happier at home and at school. A 2 session workshop for parents and caregivers of 4-9 year olds. Facilitated by a Toronto Public Health Nurse. Please re...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Icon of the event Wellness and Nutrition
Wed Jun 12, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woodside Square

Nutrition is your best medicine. Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lucille Poulin, will discuss the right food choices and how they can be powerful medicine for the body. Registration begins May 15th. Register in person or by ...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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