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Icon of the event Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Wed Jun 19, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Street

Calcium is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn about risk factors and diagnosis as well as comprehensive treatment options to prevent and treat bone loss. Co-sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness. Register in-person or by...

Icon of the event 4 Seasons of Wellness: Summer Stress and Sleep
Wed Jul 17, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Street

Stress is at the root of all disease and you have the power to change it. Get a handle on stress and learn some simple and effective techniques to improve sleep. Co-sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness. Register in-per...

Icon of the event Basic Yoga & Meditation: Secrets to a Healthy Life
11:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Main Street

Relax, renew, and reflect. Learn simple yoga and meditation exercises to relieve your stress and anxiety, and restore your sense of well-being and calm. An instructor from Meditation Toronto will conduct free sessions of yoga...


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 22
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
Icon of the event Stay On Your Feet!
Fri Jun 07, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Don Mills

Join a representative from Toronto Public Health and learn how to prevent falls and keep your independence by reducing falling risk factors, staying active and healthy, and taking medications safely. Register at the informati...

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 '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 Gluten Sensitivity
Wed May 22, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Street

What is gluten sensitivity and celiac disease? Unlock the mystery of this common food sensitivity and how it can make a major impact on your health. Co-sponsored program with Wavelength Wellness. Register in-person or by 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 Street Smarts--Safe Cycling Workshop presented by Cycle Toronto
Sat Aug 17, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beaches

Learn the rules. Learn your rights. Learn the skills to ride with confidence. Cycle Toronto's interactive Street Smarts workshops cover the benefits of commuting by bicycle, laws that govern cyclists and motorists, technique...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

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