Upcoming events.
LAB Community Event
Thriving After Burns Community Event Registration
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
9AM-5PM
Connect with fellow members of the burn community, discover valuable resources, and recognize that you are not alone in your journey of coping. Engage with speakers, partake in activities, enjoy refreshments, and explore additional offerings at the event. Includes Speakers, Seated Yoga, Art Therapy, Therapy Dogs, Kids Activities, Drum Circle, Massages, & Onsite Therapist.
Ticket Prices:
$20 per person ages 18 and up
$10 per person ages 10-17
$5 per person under 10 years
Meetup (Walk)
Riverdale Farm - located between East York / downtown (free entry - open 7 days a week)
https://riverdalefarmtoronto.ca
Trails, historic sites/ barns, livestock such as sheep & chickens, etc.
Virtual Yoga with Nasim: Mindfulness After Burns
A virtual yoga session with Nasim!
Beginners welcome.
Peer Support Group
Join us for our peer support group! Meet burn survivors, their loved ones, and experts, to chat, ask questions, and join the community.
Loved Ones & Supporters Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
Virtual Yoga with Nasim: Mindfulness After Burns
A virtual yoga session with Nasim!
Beginners welcome.
Holiday Party
Register here: https://forms.gle/6moPgyNDmwE7MRfdA
Tis the season! Come Celebrate this holiday season with the Life After Burns Community.
Our activities will include:
Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
Ornament decorating
Gingerbread house making
Classic Christmas films
Hot chocolate station & more!!!
Holiday Wreath Workshop Fundraiser
More info & register here: https://forms.gle/uduKmSTeKYme7qATA
Cost: $50
Where: 410 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5V 3T1
When: Sunday, November 19th @ 1pm EST
CBSC Virtual Conference
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Session: Mental Health First Aid
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Mental Health First Aid: Informed Evidence Based Care for both Self & Others
Cindy will provide an overview of Mental Health First Aid, how this valuable training can help anyone learn more, and do more, to help themselves and others step towards improved mental well being on a journey of recovery.
Who is Cindy?
Cindy Krysac, Mental Health Advocate
Cindy Krysac is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 353) electrician, enjoying a rewarding career in the trades after decades as an academic physics researcher and educator. Cindy has been advocating for mental health awareness and solutions for over twenty years and has been part of advisory committees and boards including for Toronto Police Services, The Family Association for Mental Health (FAME), and Trillium Health Services. She was a co author of FAME's stakeholder contribution to the Toronto Police Services Review "Police Encounters with People in Crisis” and was awarded SPARK training from The Mental Health Commission of Canada, using the training to help young people emerge as confident peer and community mental health advocates.
Cindy is an experienced and trusted Mental Health First Aid Canada Facilitator; she has taught Mental Health First Aid to over 1600 participants. She applies evidence-based teaching methods to create an effective and comfortable learning experience, while inspiring participants with her knowledge and passion for mental health awareness and actions.
http://thompsonbooks.com/kto12/h/huddle/ask-expert-dr-cindy-krysac/
Cindy is currently The IBEW 353 Pathway Project Lead https://electricpathway353.ca/ , keeping very busy as a fundraiser, administrator, trade theory instructor, and Mental Health First Aid facilitator.
Peer Support Group
Join us for our peer support group! Meet burn survivors, their loved ones, and experts, to chat, ask questions, and join the community.
Loved Ones & Supporters Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
Session: General Fire Safety Presentation
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89209997919
General Fire Safety Presentation
Description
Our presentation includes important fire safety information on Fire Prevention, Detection and Escape. We discuss safety tips on cooking, smoking, candles, electricity and heating which are the main causes of fires in the City of Toronto. We also encourage and promote smoke alarm and carbon monoxide installation and maintenance. And last, we explain what to do if there is a fire. Whether you live in a house or a high rise building, there are certain things to know on how and when to escape.
Speaker Info
Jade Wang is a Fire and Life Safety Educator with Toronto Fire Services. her role as a Fire and Life Safety educator is to provide fire safety education to children and adults through presentations and events. she teaches people about how to prevent fires from happening and emphasizing the importance of early detection of fire through smoke alarms and preparing a safe Escape Plan.
Peer Support Group
Join us for our peer support group! Meet burn survivors, their loved ones, and experts, to chat, ask questions, and join the community.
Loved Ones & Supporters Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
Fall Scenic Walk & Lunch
Enjoy a scenic fall nature walk this Thanksgiving long weekend!
Take a stroll through the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area and enjoy the beautiful urban forest.
This trail is a 5.6-km out-and-back trail and part of the extensive East Don River Trail system which has an array of wildlife and plant species.
The walk will be followed by lunch at CF Shops at Don Mills Jack Astor's.
⏰TIME:
📍Meet up - 1PM at CF Shop and Don Mills Starbucks (6 Pabst Ln, Toronto, ON M3C 0H4)
Walk - 1:30PM-2:30PM (1 Hour)
🚊 Transit: Attendees taking transit will receive a ride via carpool by a volunteer, 5 mins to & from the walking trail.
💸COST:
- Walk is free
- Lunch at Jack Astor's will require payment
🎒What to bring:
-Optional: If you are joining the lunch portion of the event, please bring a valid I.D and payment method
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes for the walk
- Pack snacks and refreshments as needed
*** Please register for the Event at events.lifeafterburns@gmail.com by Monday, October, 2nd. If you do not plan to attend the Lunch portion of the event and / or are taking transit, please notify us upon registration. ***
Virtual Yoga with Nasim: Mindfulness After Burns
A virtual yoga session with Nasim!
Beginners welcome.
Peer Support Group
Join us for our peer support group! Meet burn survivors, their loved ones, and experts, to chat, ask questions, and join the community.
Games Night
Join us for Games Night at our usual venue, 95 Jonesville Cres, Toronto.
We’ll have food, refreshments, and games!
Email Victoria to RSVP.
Loved Ones & Supporters Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.