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Icon of the event Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Learn to tell if the health information on the internet is reliable. See which websites our health librarians recommend. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Sep 19
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 The Amazing Labs of Toronto Rehab!  Innovative Solutions to Aging's Challenges
Tue Oct 08, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Imagine floor tiles that take blood pressure readings, monitors that detect sleep patterns and refrigerators that identify eating patterns! Toronto Rehab's iDAPT Centre, a global leader in rehabilitation research, brings the...

Icon of the event Hatha Yoga
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Barbara Frum

Join a registered Yoga instructor in this free program that introduces older adults to physical health exercises, light stretches and useful health and nutritional tips. Each session features a special focus on common health...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 25
Wed Oct 02
Wed Oct 09
Icon of the event Antibiotic Resistance
Wed Sep 25, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Dr. J. D. Stewart, U of T (retired), explores the worrying trend towards Antibiotic Resistance. Can you imagine a day when Antibiotics don't work anymore? What can we do today to protect future generations from this very re...

Icon of the event Dance to Good Health
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Barbara Frum

Join us for an interactive dance workshop facilitated by a Ballroom Specialist. Dance styles include a good variety and will be taught and an introductory level....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event Seniors' Tech Discovery Fair
Fri Sep 20, 2013 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Try it! Are you curious about new technology? Would you like to find out more about eBooks, eReaders, digital magazines, smart-phones, tablets, social networking, age-friendly apps and more? Learn about new age-friendly el...

Icon of the event Are they ready for life on their own?
Wed Oct 09, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Runnymede

We donâ??t hand the car keys to a youngster and say â??Here, you figure it out. Drive.â?? Yet, with our busy lives, we often do that with many other life skills. On the other hand, some well-meaning souls become over-protec...

Icon of the event Alzheimer's Disease Information Series
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Woodside Square

Join us for this informative 3-part series presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Topics covered will include an overview of "Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia", "How to have a Healthier Brain" and "Caregiver Stress"....


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Sep 10
Tue Sep 17
Tue Sep 24
Icon of the event Wellness Club for Seniors in Tamil
11:00 am - 12:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bridlewood

Make new friends, share ideas and learn how to keep fit to become a happier and healthier you. Co-sponsored with St. Paul L'Amoreaux Centre. Contact the branch or call 416-493-3333 for information.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 24
Wed Aug 28
Wed Sep 25
Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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