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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 ...

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 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 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 Yoga & Meditation
11:00 am - 12:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Albert Campbell

Relax, renew, and reflect. Learn simple meditation exercises and tension-relieving stretches from a yoga instructor. Relieve your stress and anxiety and restore your sense of well-being and calm. Participants should bring a y...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jun 15
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 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 23
Thu May 30
Thu Jun 06
Thu Jun 13
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 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.