MONDAY (9AM to 8PM)

TUESDAY (8AM to 12PM, 2PM to 8PM)

WEDNESDAY (8AM to 8PM)

THURSDAY (8AM to 8PM)

FRIDAY (9AM to 5PM)

SATURDAY (9AM to 12PM, 1PM to 5PM)

2 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab group* 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2*

5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

3 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 2:30pm – 4:00pm Stress & Mood Management* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 6:15pm – 7:30pm Gentle Yoga*

4 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab Group* 11:00am – 12:30pm Baby’s First Year* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 1:00pm – 3:00pm Brain Booster 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

5 10:00am – 12:00pm Creative Play 10:00am – 12:00pm Healthy Heart … Healthy Life!* 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 11:00am – 1:30pm A Healthy Ramadhan* 2:30pm – 4:30pm Art Café 2:45pm – 3:45pm Back to Movement* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 4:00pm – 5:00pm Sexual Health Clinic 4:15pm – 5:45pm Strong and Steady*

6 11:00am – 12:00pm Osteoarthritis Maintenance

9 10:00am – 11:30am Diabetes Support Group 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab group* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 1:30pm – 3:00pm Diabetes Support Group 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Building Better Backs* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

10 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 2:30pm – 4:00pm Stress & Mood Management* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 6:15pm – 7:30pm Gentle Yoga*

11 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab Group* 11:00am – 12:30pm Baby’s First Year* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 1:00pm – 3:00pm Healthy Living for Women @AP 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

12 10:00am – 12:00pm Creative Play 10:00am – 12:00pm Healthy Heart … Healthy Life!* 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 11:00am – 1:30pm A Healthy Ramadhan* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 4:00pm – 5:00pm Sexual Health Clinic 4:15pm – 5:45pm Strong and Steady*

13 11:00am – 12:00pm Osteoarthritis Maintenance

16 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab Group* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

17 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 2:30pm – 4:00pm Stress & Mood Management* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 6:15pm – 7:30pm Gentle Yoga*

18 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab Group* 11:00am – 12:30pm Baby’s First Year* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2* 5:00pm – 7:30pm Good Food Box*

5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

19 10:00am – 12:00pm Creative Play 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 11:00am – 1:30pm A Healthy Ramadhan* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program*

4:00pm – 5:00pm Sexual Health Clinic

4:15pm – 5:45pm Strong and Steady*

20 11:00am – 12:00pm Osteoarthritis Maintenance

12:30pm – 1:30pm Gardening Group

23 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab Group* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Building Better Backs* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

24 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 4:00pm – 5:30pm Housing Rights 6:15pm – 7:30pm Gentle Yoga*

25 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab Group* 11:00am – 12:30pm Baby’s First Year* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 1:00pm – 3:00pm Healthy Living for Women @AP 1:30pm – 3:00pm Coping with Grief & Loss* 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

26 10:00am – 12:00pm Creative Play 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 4:00pm – 5:00pm Sexual Health Clinic

27 11:00am – 12:00pm Osteoarthritis Maintenance

30 10:00am – 12:00pm Pulmonary Rehab group* 12:45pm – 1:45pm GLA:D™ Program* 2:00pm – 3:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 3:15pm – 4:15pm Gentle Fit 1* 4:15pm – 5:15pm Gentle Fit 2* 5:30pm – 6:30pm GLA:D™ Program*

31 9:30pm – 11:00am Housing Rights 10:30am – 11:30am GLA:D™ Program* 3:00pm – 4:00pm GLA:D™ Program* 6:15pm – 7:30pm Gentle Yoga*

All programs are at East End CHC unless otherwise noted OFF SITE LOCATIONS: AP = AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Avenue Programs with an asterisk () must register in advance

MARCH 2020

Be Good to

Your Liver!

While the liver

performs over 500

different functions,

there are over 100

forms of liver

disease!

The most known

causes of liver

disease are:

Viral Hepatitis

Obesity

Alcohol

Genetics

Autoimmune

disorder

Drugs and toxins

Cancer

How to prevent

liver disease:

Maintain a

healthy weight

Get vaccination

for hepatitis A & B

Avoid excessive

acetaminophen

(Tylenol)

Do not use

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Do not use

excessive amount

of alcohol

Source:

Canadian Liver Foundation

Jump into spring on the right foot by adding delicious

seasonal foods to your diet!

Radishes are amazing for your liver and beets can boost

your stamina to help you enjoy the fresh spring air!

Healthy Child, Healthy Families

Baby’s First Year Drop-In Get out of the house and meet other moms, Wednesdays from 11:00am – 12:30pm. This post-natal support group discusses infant feeding and healthy development.

Contact: Jackie at 416-778-5805 x220

Creative Play Drop-In A fun free program for parents and children, ages 12 months to 4 years, Thursdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Parents learn about parenting and child development while enjoying storytelling, music, and interactive play with other toddlers and their parents.

Contact: Sudha at 416-778-5805 x224

Personal Health and Wellness

A Healthy Ramadhan * Must register in advance Join us on Thursdays from 11:00am – 1:30pm to get on the fast-track by learning how to fast the right way through proper diet, exercise and technique. Learn about the top fasting myths and the differences between fasting and starvation. Find out how to smart shop and understand the benefits of including healhy food choices into your fasting technique.

Contact: Naaheed at 416-778-5805 x278

Art Café Drop-In Join us on the 1st Thursday of the month from 2:30pm – 4:30pm to express yourself. Explore your emotions and thoughts through drawing, paint, poetry writing, etc. No artistic skill required. Some supplies available – feel free to bring your own!

Contact: Zari at 416-778-5805 x222

Brain Booster Drop-In The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change even into old age. On the 1st Wednesday of the month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, learn how memory works and try activities to improve yours.

Contact: Shirin at 416-778-5805 x212

Building Better Backs Drop-In Learn to manage your back pain through exercise and education. Practice core strengthening, improve your posture, and learn to relieve back pain properly. This program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 4:15pm – 5:15pm.

Contact: Sarah at 416-778-5805 x237

Coping with Grief and Loss * Must register in advance

Grief and loss happen in our lives and are often times unexpected, but there are ways to cope positively! Join us on March 25th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm to learn about the grief process, and healthy coping methods to deal with losses we experience throughout our lives.

Contact: Joanne at 416-778-5805 x218 NEW!

Diabetes Support Group Drop-In Get up-to-date information on how to manage your diabetes and practice healthy living. Programs are offered at various locations. Meet us on the 2nd Monday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30am or from 1:30pm – 3:00pm. A dietitian is present as a resource for your questions and concerns.

Contact: 416-461-9042

Gardening Group Meeting Drop-In Interested in this year’s Gardening group? Join in on the conversation on Friday, March 20th at 12:30pm – 1:30pm to gain some insight on what is to come this year, let us know what seeds and plants to order for this upcoming year, and to discuss what you’re interested in growing on your balcony, indoors, or out in your yard!

Contact: Jackie at 416-778-5805 x220 NEW!

Gentle Fit 1 * Must register in advance A stretch and strengthen exercise group aims to help you maintain flexibility, reduce falls, and manage joint pain. This program is available Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15pm – 4:15pm and is designed for seniors with low conditioning, low mobility, arthritis, or who are in wheelchairs.

Contact: Sarah at 416-778-5805 x237

Gentle Fit 2 * Must register in advance Continue to build your strength, increase your balance, and improve your posture and flexibility. Gentle Fit 2 will help clients that would like to try exercises that are more challenging, and still practice age-appropriate and safe movements. This group meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month and Wednesdays from 4:15pm – 5:15pm.

Contact: Sarah at 416-778-5805 x237

Gentle Yoga * Must register in advance Accessible yoga for everyone! Learn stretching exercises, controlled breathing, and relaxation techniques on Tuesdays from 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Regular yoga practice helps to release stress and promote a good night’s sleep; lower blood pressure; increase mobility and flexibility of joints; and improve balance and posture.

Contact: Sudha at 416-778-5805 x224

Good Food Box * Must register in advance Get fresh fruits and vegetables once a month! The Boxes are $14 – $38 and are to be picked up from East End CHC on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.

Contact: Zari at 416-778-5805 x222

Healthy Living for Women @AP Drop-In Try healthy recipes, get information about health issues, and meet other women. Provided in Urdu, Hindi, and English, and held at AccessPoint, 3079 Danforth Avenue, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Contact:Sudha at 416-778-5805 x224

Housing Rights Drop-In Understand tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities by joining this workshop on March 24th at 4:00pm – 5:30pm or on March 31st from 9:30am – 11:00am. Learn about lease agreements, paying rent and preventing eviction; when and how to request maintenance and repairs; and learn what the RTA and Landlord and Tenant Board are and how to contact them.

Contact: Freh at 416-778-5805 x228 NEW!

Osteoarthritis Maintenance Group Drop-In This class is for past participants of the GLA:D™ Program. In addition to twice weekly home exercises, this one-hour class on Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm will help you maintain the neuromuscular control and strength you worked so hard for. Let’s keep those gains!

Contact: Angelina at 416-778-5805 x225

Pulmonary Rehab Group * Must register in advance Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and want to learn how to manage symptoms? Join us in this 8-week program on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00am – 12:00pm to learn educational topics, exercises to improve symptoms, and how to increase exercise tolerance.

Contact: Sarah at 416-778-5805 x237

Stress & Mood Management * Must register in advance Improve your mental health and wellbeing on Tuesdays from 2:30pm – 4:00pm in this FREE 6-week program. Increase awareness and create meaning out of your life, build resiliency and learn ways to reduce stress, and manage anxiety and depression.

Contact: Joanne at 416-778-5805 x218

MARCH 2020