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Icon of the event Gluten Sensitivity
Wed May 22, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Street

What is gluten sensitivity and celiac disease? Unlock the mystery of this common food sensitivity and how it can make a major impact on your health. Co-sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness. Register in-person or by ca...

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 Basic Yoga & Meditation: Secrets to a Healthy Life
11:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Main Street

Relax, renew, and reflect. Learn simple yoga and meditation exercises to relieve your stress and anxiety, and restore your sense of well-being and calm. An instructor from Meditation Toronto will conduct free sessions of yoga...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 22
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 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 Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Bringing the Outdoors In. Exchange seeds and plants. Meet local gardeners, participate in gardening events. Contact: 416-347-5449 or info@legsetobicoke.ca


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 06
Icon of the event Wellness Program for seniors at Steeles
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

A wellness program with St Paul's Community Services and Housing for older adults and seniors in Chinese.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 06
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 Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Street

Calcium is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn about risk factors and diagnosis as well as comprehensive treatment options to prevent and treat bone loss. Co-sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness. Register in-person or by...

Icon of the event At Home Alone
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
York Woods

This FREE interactive workshop for parents and their 10 to 14 year olds will help families communicate together, find out if their 10 to 14 year old is ready to be home alone, increase safety knowledge and...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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