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Craving Change

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A free 6-week program for men and women who would like to understand better and improve their eating habits.
Dates: starting April 24
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lawrence Heights site (12 Flemington Rd.)
For further information, contact:
Rochelle Reichert at 416-787-1661, ext. 226

Walking Club

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The primary goal of this group is to create a physical activity option that is low or no cost and accessible. Participants choose the routes each week. Many new parks and natural green spaces have been discovered by participants on the walks. Participants also learn about sun safety, and proper foot wear for the walking activity.
Dates: April-October
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Location: Keele-Rogers site (1651 Keele St.)
For further information, contact:
Karima Kassam 416-653-5400, ext. 1227

Healthy Eating Community Kitchen

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A participant-lead community kitchen program offers opportunity for Spanish-speaking clients who enjoy cooking and sharing tips on healthy eating.
Dates: ongoing
Day: Friday
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Keele-Rogers site (1651 Keele St.)
For further information, contact:
Carmen Miloslavich 416-828-9561

Organic Community Garden

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A participatory program for individuals who enjoy planting and gardening. A harvest party will be arranged at the end of the season.
Dates: April-September
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Location: Woolner/Jane
For further information, contact:
Carmen Miloslavich 416-828-9561

Vietnamese Support Program

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A strong, cohesive group of adults and seniors from the Vietnamese community meets monthly on issues related to health education and community resources. Celebration of cultural festivals and birthdays help reduce isolation among vulnerable members.
Dates: ongoing
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Keele-Rogers site (1651 Keele St.)
For further information, contact:
Kim Nguyen 416-653-5400, ext. 1265

Streets to Homes Community Kitchen

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The kitchen is a complementary program to support Streets to Homes clients. Besides offering a nutritious lunch, the program also provides workshops on harm reduction, employment preparation, kitchen knowledge, healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. Interested clients can also attend an art group in the morning.
Dates: weekly (ongoing)
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: Keele-Rogers site (1651 Keele St.)
For further information, contact:
Kam Lau at 416-653-5400, ext. 1266

Vietnamese Women Community Kitchen Support Group

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This group will help participants learn how to cook healthy food and acquire knowledge on appropriate parenting skills.
Dates: monthly
Day: Friday
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: 9 Boon Ave
For further information, contact:
Kim Nguyen 416-653-5400, ext. 1265

Walking into Health

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This is an interdisciplinary program that supports active living and healthy life styles. Additionally, on the last Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. – 12 noon, a Primary Health Care Doctor, a Dietitian and a Community Health Worker deliver talks on various issues.
Date: spring-summer
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10 a.m.-12 noon
Location: Lawrence Heights (12 Flemington Road)
For further information, contact:
Olu Akinkunmi at 416-787-1676, ext. 256

Community Gardens

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Rockford Community Garden
Nearly 20 active gardeners are registered at Rockford and tend to their own plots. Due to the increased interest in community gardening and its’ educational value, other community gardening projects are sprouting throughout the neighbourhood.

Antibes Community Centre
A proposal has gone forward for a community garden near Antibes Community Centre. If this proposal is supported by community members there will be resources available to move this garden forward and have it blossoming along with the other family of gardens in the Bathurst-Finch neighbourhood.
For further information and to get involved in either garden, contact: 647-436-0385

Good Food Market

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Fresh food market to offer Bathurst-Finch residents fresh and local food options through a partnership with Foodshare and the BFN Food Action Team. This will be resumed in the spring. Please call for more information. (Volunteers are also needed to help run the market).
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3-7 p.m.
Location: 6091 Bathurst St.
For further information, contact:
647-436-0385

Workshops and Talks

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Health promotion staff and dietitian regularly offer off-site workshops, talks and neighbourhood tours touching on a variety of issues including navigating the heatlh care system for newcomers, mental health, healthy eating and harm reduction.
For further information, contact:
Julia Fursova or Judith Otto at 647-436-0385

Tai Chi Class

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This is a demonstration program for new learners. Join the class to learn basic Tai Chi, improve your health, enhance your body and spirit and meet new people.
Dates: March 22 - June 14
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: Jane Street Hub (1541 Jane Street)
For further information, contact:
Kim Nguyen at 416-653-5400, ext. 1265