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Icon of the event Exercise for Older Adults (Cantonese)
Thu Aug 01, 2013 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Woodside Square

Older Adults will learn simple exercise techniques they can use at home. Presented by St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre.

Icon of the event Wellness Program for seniors at Steeles
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

A wellness program with St Paul's Community Services and Housing for older adults and seniors in Chinese.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Sep 05
Thu Oct 03
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 Program for seniors at Steeles
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

A wellness program with St Paul's Community Services and Housing for older adults and seniors in Chinese.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Aug 01
Icon of the event Walk into Health
Thu Jun 27, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Downsview

Toronto Public Health Nurse Mirna will talk about:...

Icon of the event At Home Alone
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
York Woods

This FREE interactive workshop for parents and their 10 to 14 year olds will help families communicate together, find out if their 10 to 14 year old is ready to be home alone, increase safety knowledge and...

Icon of the event Self-Management For People With Chronic Pain
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

A joint program with St Paul's Cummunity services And Housing on subjects about effective ways to deal with chronic pain, fatigue, depression, and ways to feel better and do more of activities you enjoy. Contact branch for de...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jun 24
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
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 Knowing When to Give Up the Keys...for Older Drivers and their Families
Wed Sep 25, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
North York Central Library

Although our driving abilities change as we age, most of us want to continue driving for as long as we can safely do so. By reducing risk factors and incorporating safe driving practices, many of us can continue to drive long...

Icon of the event Wellness Program for seniors at Steeles
Fri Jul 05, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Steeles

A wellness program with St Paul's Community Services and Housing for older adults and seniors in Chinese.

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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