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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 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 '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 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 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 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 Protect Your Health in Mandarin
Tue Jun 04, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Agincourt

Topics will include an overview of heart disease and stroke, rise factors, warnings signs and how to lower your risk by living a healthy lifestyle. For more information and to register call 416-396-8950....

Icon of the event Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions program
1:00 pm - 3:30 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 a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions". Workshop is for adu...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24
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 Jun 07
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 21
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...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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