Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Registration Barcode: 443882
The workshop will be presented by Certified Diabetes Educator nurse and dietitian. They will discuss how to lower your risk of developing diabetes and how to manage your diabetes through healthy eating, physical activity, medication and stress relief.
Nurturing Well-being: Wellness Circle for South Asian Women
Presenting Organization: Nurturing Well-being group through the Quick Action Grants from the South Markham Community Action Table
Date: Saturday January 4
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Registration Barcode: 444558
Join us and other South Asian women in South Markham to talk about your experiences and challenges as a South Asian woman. Sr. Masooma Zehra, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and our guest scholar, Sr. Shabana Rizvi, will lead our conversations in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Celebrating Black Excellence in STEMM
Presenting Organization: Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA)
Date: Monday February 6
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Registration Barcode: 444562
The purpose of this workshop is to explore tangible actions that we can take as individuals and collectively as a group to increase the Black representation in STEM. Additionally, we will explore some of the gaps that currently exist in this field and the opportunities for additional growth.
Triple P: Raising Resilient Children
Presenting Organization: York Region Children's Services
Date: Wednesday February 8
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration Barcode: 444568
Emotional resilience involves six key skills. Please join us to discuss further!
Apprenticeship in Ontario Information Session
Presenting Organization: YMCA of Greater Toronto
Date: Monday February 13
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration Barcode: 444565
An apprentice learns a job by working with a skilled supervisor in that area as well as attending technical classroom training. Attend this workshop to explore Ontario's trades across four sectors, how to qualify and register as an apprentice, find a sponsor, and get money or grants to help you pay for apprenticeship training and tools.
Afro Jamaican Musical Story
Presenting Organization: Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA)
Date: Monday February 13
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration Barcode: 444563
The aim of this presentation is to celebrate, entertain and educate and present a Positive History of the African/Black Canadian narrative. It is about the achievements and contributions of Black/African Canadians who throughout history, have made Canada the great culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today. The presentation will include lecture & songs. It is important that we know about the positive and important contribution and achievements made by African/Black Canadians to this great beautiful and diverse country known as Canada.
Practical Stree Strategies & Self Care
Presenting Organization: CMHA
Date: Monday February 20
Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Registration Barcode: 444584
Highlighting stressors in life and introduce coping methods as well as suggested self-care strategies.
Act Early with York Region Early Intervention Services
Presenting Organization: York Region Early Intervention Services
Date: Wednesday February 22
Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Registration Barcode: 444574
Have questions about your young child’s development? Wondering if your child’s behaviour is typical for their age? Research shows that early intervention results in greater outcomes for children. If you have a child who has not yet started school and you would like to learn more about behaviour and communication, attend our session to learn more about supporting their development!
Understanding Nutritional Labels
Presenting Organization: Markham Stouffville Hospital ‘s Adult Diabetes Education Centre
Date: Thursday February 23
Time: 4 PM to 6 PM
Registration Barcode: 444572
The workshop will be presented by a Certified Diabetes Educator dietitian. She will discuss how to understand nutritional labels on food products to make informed food choices. You will learn how to use the labels to compare products and decide which product is healthier and what to buy.
Lower Back Pain
Presenting Organization: Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
Date: Friday February 24
Time: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Registration Barcode: 444573
Low Back Pain is a common health problem that often gets untreated. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Join Dr. Christina Choi to learn about lower back conditions and how to manage and prevent pain and injury from recurring.
Autism 101
Presenting Organization: Community Living York Region
Date: Monday February 27
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
Registration Barcode: 444564
This workshop is for families/ general public who are interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The session will cover common characteristics of ASD, resources available for people with ASD diagnosis, communication strategies and so much more.
