Health
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Supporting Communication with the Alzheimer’s Society
Supporting Communication with the Alzheimer’s Society Tuesday, December 3, 10-11am Join the Alzheimer’s Society for information and strategies on how to better communicate with a person living with dementia, verbal and non-verbal. We’ll learn how dementia impacts a person’s ability to communicate, and what can be done to improve communication between a care partner and…
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Library Speakers Consortium Online Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts Tuesday, February 4, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for our guests. Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives…
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Parent Workshop: Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Parent Workshop: Talking to Your Kids About Sex Wednesday, March 19, 6:00-7:30pm Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register. In this session, Jennifer Ewen (MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist, ASTO) helps parents and caregivers approach this important topic with ease and confidence. Jennifer will discuss practical tips, strategies, and resources to guide…
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Self-Care: Beyond the Bubble Bath
Self-Care: Beyond the Bubble Bath RESCHEDULED DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 6-7:30pm Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register. Self-care is more than a bubble bath – it's about nurturing your mind and body in meaningful ways. Join us for a discussion on realistic self-care practices, including psychological strategies, the power of movement,…
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Sharing Circle: Adults with ADHD
Sharing Circle: Adults with ADHD Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register. Meet, share, and learn from other community members who self-identify as experiencing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and discover strategies they use to address the challenges of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.
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Dance Workshops for Kids
Dance workshops for kids Ages 3-7, 8-12 The Travelling Stage is back this summer to provide dance workshops for children! Participants will experience various aspects of dance and expression through creative movement. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216. Tuesday, July 29, 2-3PM – Ages 3-7 – Global Dance Party Tuesday, July 29, 3-4PM –…
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Health in the Early Years
Health in the Early Years Thursday, October 9 at 7pm Join us to hear from Chigamik Community Health Centre, Dr. Laurin Archer, and the North Simcoe Ontario Health Team on tips for keeping kids healthy, where to go when someone feels unwell, and how to know if it's time to go to the ER. Brought…
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Cozy Yoga for Teens
Cozy Yoga for Teens Friday, January 2, 2-3:30pm Ages 12-18 Registration recommended. Wrap up your winter break with calm and cozy vibes at the library. Join us for a gentle beginner-friendly yoga session. Stretch, relax, and reset before the new semester begins. No experience needed. .
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Home Alone Course with St. John Ambulance
Home Alone Course with St. John Ambulance Wednesday, March 18, 1-5 p.m. Ages 10+ Cost: $36.50 The Home Alone program is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand…
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Online Author Talk with Shoshana Walter (With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver)
America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver Tuesday, March 24, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. Join Library Speakers Consortium for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s…