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Health & Wellness

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 At Home Alone
Tue Jul 09, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Burrows Hall

Is your child ready to be left home alone safely? Parents and children will find out together, and prepare....

Icon of the event Brain/Heart Health
Tue Jun 25, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
S. Walter Stewart

WoodGreen Community Services presents a workshop on brain and heart health.

Icon of the event Cyberbullying
Tue Jun 18, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Burrows Hall

How can you and your children avoid dangers on the internet? A police specialist will advise and explain, answering your questions and concerns.

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 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 Babysitting Course with St. John's Ambulance
Sat May 25, 2013 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Palmerston

For ages 11-15. Fee: $45. To register, call St. John's Ambulance at 416-967-4244, ext. 255 and quote course registration number #1-246459324.

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
Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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