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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 Junction Family Resource Centre @ Annette Street Library
Ongoing event running from Thu Sep 20, 2012 - Fri Jun 28, 2013
Annette Street

Parents and caregivers can bring their children to the Junction Family Resource Centre program here at Annette Street Library for:...

Icon of the event Salsa fitness for Seniors
Tue Jun 11, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Annette Street

Join us for a class of fitness Salsa for Seniors!...

Icon of the event At Home Alone Family Workshop
Sat Jun 01, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

An interactive workshop for parents and their 10-14 year olds, to help prepare them to be home alone safely. Presented by Toronto Public Health. Call 416-394-1040 to register.

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 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...

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...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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