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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
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 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 Finding Your Way: Managing Alzheimer's and other dementias
Wed Jun 26, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Presented in partnership with Alzheimer Society Toronto. Practical advice for individuals, caregivers and members of the greater community facing dementia related illnesses. Tools and resources, safety planning, identifying...

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 Brain Health: Risks and Strategies
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Presented in partnership with Alzheimer Society Toronto. Identify risk factors for Alzheimer�s and related illnesses, and learn strategies for improving and maintaining the health of the brain....

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 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 Posture Improvement: the Mitzvah Technique
Thu Jun 13, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Barbara Frum

Join Susan Green in an introduction to the Mitzvah Technique. Derived from the word 'Mitzvah,' meaning a 'good deed returning to the doer', the Mitzvah Technique helps you to gently improve posture and mobility while reducing...

Icon of the event Nifty Frum Friends
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Barbara Frum

We are an informal group of retirees meeting monthly to exchange news and views on a variety of topics. Our services are free, the only requirement is that you be tolerant of the other person's point of view. Tell your fami...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jun 11
Tue Jul 09
Tue Aug 06
Tue Sep 10
Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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