Caregiver Support Groups

Free support groups for anyone in a caregiving role. Meet others going through similar experiences, learn coping strategies and share your thoughts in a safe space. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. Mornings: When: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 | 10:30am-12:00pm Where: 400 Victoria Ave N., Hamilton, ON […]

Caregiver Education Series “From Stress to Strength”

A free caregiver education series where you’ll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 2:00pm-3:30pm Session 2: Regaining Control […]

Lunch & Learn Seminar: “Responsive Behaviours & How to Manage Them”

Join us for a free seminar with the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton! Learn how to identify your loved ones needs and respond to difficult behaviours. This seminar is online. Registration is required.  Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. Learn more about: Understanding the changing brain The A’s of Dementia Adapting […]

Caregiver Support Groups

Free support groups for anyone in a caregiving role. Meet others going through similar experiences, learn coping strategies and share your thoughts in a safe space. Registration is required. (Online & in-person). Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. Mornings: When: Thursday, Sept. 8th, 2022 | 10:30am-12:00pm Where: 400 Victoria Ave […]

Caregiver Education Series “From Stress to Strength”

A free caregiver education series where you’ll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 2022 10:30am-12:00pm – Online Thursday, Sept. 15th, […]

Caregiver Support Groups

Free support & discussion groups for anyone in a caregiving role. Meet others going through similar experiences, learn coping strategies and share your thoughts in a safe space. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. (Virtual & in-person). Mornings: When: Friday, August 12th, 2022 from 10:30am-12:00pm Where: 400 […]

Lunch & Learn Seminar: “Making Change Work for You”

There’s no denying that change is hard, but we all have the ability to accept change for what it is: an opportunity that can be a fresh start – we just have to treat it as one. In this workshop, Jane Enright, author of Butter Side Up: How I Survived My Most Terrible Year & […]

Caregiver Education Series “From Stress to Strength”

A free caregiver education series where you’ll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.ahapov@von.ca. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 from 2:00pm-3:30pm Session 2: Regaining […]

Saskatoon Lad Olympic Winner

Dr. George Patrick Genereux who was he? An Eco-Heritage Tour George Patrick Genereux (March 1, 1935 – April 10 1989) first came to public attention in 1952 when he received Canada’s only Gold Medal at the Helsinki Olympics on Sunday July 27, 1952. He was only 17 years old with a disability. Why was this […]

Reviving Local Heritage. Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest

Celebrate Saskatoon’s hidden forest, the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area on its 50th anniversary. Learn about the fascinating life story of the pioneering Global Conservationist it is named after as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Tree Foundation that he founded. Learn about the fascinating life story from global environmentalists who personally […]