Events
If you’re looking to make changes to your substance use or gambling, come chat with Jobin and Andrea on the second Wednesday of the month at the Library.
Harm reduction supplies will be available.
No registration required.
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Join us for a playful and engaging intro to yoga for little ones! This series is designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers. Each session combines gentle movement, imaginative storytelling, and simple mindfulness to help…
Aphasia Café is a safe space where people with aphasia can join a caring supportive community to practice their communication skills, socialize, and build friendships that improve their overall quality of life.
Please contact Aphasia…
Whether you are having a great day, or a hard one, nothing can lift your spirits like the love of a dog. With thanks to the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Juno will be visiting the Library each Wednesday evening, looking for pats…
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Do you suffer from tight shoulders and upper back pain? Join personal trainer and mobility practitioner, Shaina Falcone, for a mobility workshop that will teach you how to release tight shoulders and a stiff back. We will go beyond…
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility…
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If you are looking to make changes to your substance use or gambling addiction, come chat with Jobin and Andrea from the Recovery Support Center (RSC).
The RSC is a welcoming space that provides education, recovery and harm…
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Join the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia for an informative session to help improve your memory. Topics include memory, day-to-day strategies, and tips and tools.
In partnership with Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
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Nutrition label reading made easy! You’ll learn to understand the numbers on food labels and practice your skills with real food examples. Learn to focus on nutrients that matter to your health goals.
In partnership with the…
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Nutrition label reading made easy! You’ll learn to understand the numbers on food labels and practice your skills with real food examples. Learn to focus on nutrients that matter to your health goals.
In partnership with the Halifax…
Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class is truly for everyone; all ages, all abilities. This class will awaken your body-breath connections, mobilize your joints,…
Caregiver Support Groups are safe places for people in caregiving roles to come together regularly for mutual care and support.
These confidential groups provide space to talk, listen, and share information, tips, and strategies. Groups are…
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach…
In this four-session program, you will learn how stress can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. Together we will learn about stress, explore how we experience stress, and practice a variety of skills you can use…
Healthy eating is important at any age, but it plays a key role in promoting physical and emotional wellness as you get older. Come learn about key nutrients, foods, and habits to help you eat well as you age.
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Expressing our needs can be difficult. In this four-session program, you will learn about communication and practice assertiveness skills (e.g. active listening, saying no and making requests).
Attendance for the first week is…
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Let us hear you shout it: Dance is for everyone! Developed by Baycrest and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), Sharing Dance with Older Adults is a safe and accessible dance program series that engages older adults in meaningful dance…
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Not enough time in your day? Too much time? Learning how to manage your time may help.
Join us to discover time management skills that you can use in your life.
In partnership with Community Health Teams
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Nutrition label reading made easy! You will learn to understand the numbers on food labels and practice your skills with real food examples. Learn to focus on nutrients that matter to your health goals.
In partnership with Halifax…
Are you tired of rigid and restrictive weight-loss diets? What if there was another way to approach healthy eating by focusing on gradual changes and flexibility over time?
Join the Community Health Team dietitians to gain a…