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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' Family Workshop
Thu Jun 06, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Don Mills

A fun, interactive workshop to help families prepare their 10-14 year olds to be home alone safely. Presented by Toronto Public Health, with Toronto Public Library. Register in person or by calling 416-395-5710. Limit 12 fa...

Icon of the event Memory Preservation - What's New in Prevention and Treatment of Memory Loss
Wed Jun 05, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
North York Central Library

Join us for the final event in the Toronto Council on Aging Spring Speaker Series: Boomers and Beyond: The Power of Positive Aging with Neurologist and Memory Loss Expert Dr. Sharon Cohen. In this interactive seminar, Dr. Coh...

Icon of the event Seniors 101
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Malvern

Seniors 101 is an information series with guest speakers discussing topics ranging from Arthritis to Vision Care and everything in between. Participants will receive help finding information and resources and will learn about...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 28
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 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 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 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jun 26
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 Walk into Health!
Mon Jun 10, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Jane/Sheppard

A representative for Toronto Public Health will lead an interactive presentation on the health benefits of walking. Participants will learn how to create a customized walking program as well as how to use a Walk into Health p...

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
Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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