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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 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 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 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 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 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 Learn to Camp!
Sat Jul 06, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Malvern

Join us for a free interactive presentation on what camping is like in Ontario Parks. Learn camping basics, see different types of camping equipment, and hear advice from the experts! All ages are welcome. To register, please...

Icon of the event Seniors 101
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Malvern

Seniors 101 is an information series with guest speakers discussing topics ranging from Arthritis to Vision Care and everything in between. Participants will receive help finding information and resources and will learn about...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 28
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 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
Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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