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 […]

Lunch & Learn Seminar: Active Engagement – Engaging Your Loved One at Home

Come join VON Hamilton to learn more on how to keep your loved ones engaged at home! Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408. (Virtual) Learn more about: – Providing meaningful and stimulating activities at home – Teepa Snow’s ‘Positive Approach to Care’ – Strategies to promote independence & success – […]

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. (Virtual & in-person) MORNINGS (in-person) 2nd Friday of the month 10:30am-12:00pm Where: The VON Adult Day Centre 400 […]

Caregiver Education Series

Join us for 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. (Virtual & in-person) Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 | 10:30am-12:00pm (Turner Park Library, Hamilton) Thursday, July 14th, 2022 […]

VON: Lunch & Learn Seminar: Stroke & Aphasia 101

June is Stroke Awareness Month! Topic: “Stroke & Aphasia 101” Come join Emilia Leslie, MSW, RSW from VON Stroke Services for an in-depth discussion about stroke, types of aphasia, communication strategies, resources and more. Registration is required. Friday, June 24th 12:00pm-1:00pm

The Father’s Day Walk / Run for Prostate Cancer

The 24th Annual Father’s Day Walk / Run returns June 19th.  2 in-person locations:  Burnaby Lake, Burnaby (Tot run, 2km stroll, 5km walk and 10km timed run) BC Wildlife Park , Kamloops ( 5km walk) OR Virtually anywhere in Canada- create your own route.  All three have a scavenger hunt leading up to the event […]

The Finer Senses

DeafBlind Ontario Foundation is organizing its third annual virtual event experience The Finer Senses, Tour and Tasting where guests will discover the sights and sounds of three wine producing countries – Portugal, Spain and Italy. With a travel expert, guests will explore points of interest, learn about the people and their culture, and visit regions […]