Welcome back to What's Up Wednesday, our Weekly Newsletter during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
As a reminder, we are available for resource information, support or just to chat between the hours of 12 - 4 pm, Monday to Thursday.
Warm Line/Telephone Support:
416-830-1485
We are closed Monday, Feb 21st for the
Family Day Holiday
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Email Summary:
- February Programs
- March Programs
- Winter Series Programs:
- MONDAYS: ABI Info Series: Starts March 7th
- WEDNESDAYS: WRAP Programs
- THURSDAYS: Gentle Hatha Yoga Series Continues
- Adaptive Climbing: FREE Try-It Session
- Sign up for BIST's FREE Virtual Income Tax Clinic
- Celebrating Black Leaders in Brain Injury: Harry Carson
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You can watch EVEN MORE on our YouTube Channel, HERE.
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FEBRUARY PROGRAMS
No Programs on Monday, February 21 due to Family Day Holiday.
February Community Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 – 8 PM
Speaker: Aaron Palmer, Occupational Therapist
Peer Led Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 – 8 PM
Freaky Fridays
Friday, February 25, 3 – 4 PM
Not So Blue Mondays: Adventures in YouTUBE
Monday, February 28, 1 – 2:30 PM
Read More, HERE. At the time of the program click, HERE.
Use the same link for each session.
March Programs
ABI Support Group
Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 – 8 PM
Women and Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, March 3, 6:30 – 8 PM
Freaky Fridays
Friday, March 4, 3 – 4 PM
Not So Blue Mondays: Adventures in YouTUBE
Monday, March 7, 1 – 2:30 PM
Read More, HERE. At the time of the program click, HERE.
Please note: the same link is used for each session.
Social Drop-In for Men with Brain Injury
Thursday, March 10, 6:30 – 8 PM
Read More, HERE. At the time of the program click, HERE.
Freaky Fridays
Friday, March 11, 3 – 4 PM
Not So Blue Mondays: Adventures in YouTUBE
Monday, March 14, 1 – 2:30 PM
Read More, HERE. At the time of the program click, HERE.
Please note: the same link is used for each session.
ABI Support Group
Tuesday, March 15, 6:30 – 8 PM
Women and Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, March 17, 6:30 – 8 PM
Freaky Fridays
Friday, March 18, 3 – 4 PM
Not So Blue Mondays: Adventures in YouTUBE
Monday, March 21, 1 – 2:30 PM
Read More, HERE. At the time of the program click, HERE.
Please note: the same link is used for each session.
Freaky Fridays
Friday, March 25, 3 – 4 PM
Not So Blue Mondays: Adventures in YouTUBE
Monday, March 28, 1 – 2:30 PM
Read More, HERE. At the time of the program click, HERE.
Please note: the same link is used for each session.
Community Meeting
Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 – 8 PM
TOPIC: TBA
Peer Led Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 – 8 PM
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❄️ Winter Series Programs ❄️ |
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Mondays: ABI Info Series - launches March 7th |
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More information coming soon!
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Wednesdays: WRAP Programs |
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Gain confidence, skills, create YOUR OWN SUCCESS and CONNECT with other ABI Survivors at our WRAP Groups!
Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be.” You can find out more about WRAP groups, HERE
We are running 2 groups starting Wednesday, February 5th which will run for 6 sessions. Please see below for more information.
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Morning Session
For adults living with Brain Injury / Persistent Concussion Symptoms.
TODAY! Wednesday, February 16, 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday, March 2, 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday, March 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
Participants only need to register ONCE to participate in ALL sessions.
Afternoon Session - Trauma Informed
For adults living with Brain Injury / Persistent Concussion Symptoms
who have experience violence and / or abuse.
TODAY! Wednesday, February 16, 2 – 4 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2 – 4 PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2 – 4 PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2- 4 PM
Participants only need to register ONCE to participate in ALL sessions.
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Thursdays: Gentle Hatha Yoga 🧘🏾♂️ |
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Our Gentle Yoga Series is an 8 Week Series running on THURSDAYS from 5 – 5:45 PM, until February 24, 2022.
Class will include 30 minutes of yoga and 15 minutes of meditation.
Participants may stay for the duration of the class, or stay for yoga OR meditation only.
Remaining Sessions:
Thursday, February 17, 2022, 5 - 5:45 PM
Thursday, February 24, 2022, 5 - 5:45 PM
Participants only need to register ONCE to attend ALL SESSIONS.
All Registrants MUST complete a waiver before joining the class. Please send completed waivers to: [email protected]
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From BIAYR: FREE Adaptive Climbing Try-It Session |
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The Brain Injury Association of York Region is hosting a FREE Adaptive Climbing Try-It Session. Our members have attended these sessions before, and LOVE IT. See below for more information and register, HERE.
Wednesday February 23,
Location: True North Climbing
4 Sessions: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM Sessions
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With the help of our amazing volunteers, BIST will once again run our Tax Clinic for members. Sessions will take place over Zoom or by phone for 2 days in March.
March 9th, 10 AM - 2:30 PM
March 23rd, 10AM - 2:30 PM
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Celebrating Black Leaders in Brain Injury: Harry Carson |
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Thank you to our 2022 Corporate Supporters |
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