Mindful Monday

Free weekly mindfulness group that focuses on your well-being and guides you through practices to lower anxiety, boost memory, and focus. Classes occur Mondays at 3:00 pm. Join weekly or drop in for a specific session. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408. July 4th – Sense Meditation: Touch July 11th […]

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

VON: Caregiver Education Series

Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also have challenges along the way. Come 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. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Thursday, June 9th […]

VON: 52 Weeks of Mindfulness

Free weekly mindfulness group that focuses on your well-being and guides you through practices to lower anxiety, and boost memory & focus. Classes occur Mondays at 3:00pm. Drop-in for a specific session or attend weekly. Registration is required. Monday, June 6th – Sense Meditation: Hear Monday, June 13th – Sense Meditation: Smell Monday, June 20th […]

VON: Wellness Wednesday Caregiver Support Group

Free bi-weekly support group 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. Topic: Learning to Let Go Wednesday, June 1st | 2:00pm-3:30pm Topic: Nurturing a Healthy Mindset Wednesday, June 15th | 2:00pm-3:30pm Topic: Protecting Your Peace Wednesday, […]

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

Topic: “Active Engagement Engaging Your Loved One at Home” Learn how you can provide meaningful and stimulating activities for your loved one at home! We’ll be discussing Teepa Snow’s ‘Positive Approach to Care’; strategies to promote independence, product resources and more! Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. […]

Family Caregiver Education Series

Learn effective coping strategies, stress management techniques, and navigating community resources in this free education series that meets you where ever you are in your caregiving journey. Virtual and in-person sessions are now available! Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care […]

Free communications support in May!

I am a Corporate Communications strategist and am offering free 45-minute consultations on Fridays during the month of May. It is my humble way of giving back. If you are a registered Canadian charitable organization in need of help with your internal or external communications, book your free English or French consultation, on the Friday […]

Wellness Wednesday Caregiver Support Group

Come join us for a free bi-weekly support group for anyone in a caregiving role. Meet others going through similar experiences and share your thoughts in a safe space. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. (Virtual Program). Topic: Caregiver Guilt Wednesday, May 4th | 2:00pm-3:30pm Topic: Protecting […]

52 Weeks of Mindfulness

A free weekly mindfulness group that focuses on your wellbeing and teaches you the tools & practices needed to lower anxiety and boost memory & focus. Classes occur on Mondays from 3:00-4:00pm. Drop-in for a specific session or attend weekly. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. (Virtual […]