Thumbs Up for the annual Central Region Flu Clinic

Taking care of your physical, financial, mental and emotional health is an ongoing commitment. That is why year-round Central Region hosts numerous health-focused programs and workshops, including: a Flu Clinic, Tax Preparation Clinics, a Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Workshop, Cooking Classes, Caregiver Workshops and Easy Walks. Many of these offerings are low-cost or free and open to the community.

Flu vaccines and tax returns can be dreaded tasks. Community Living Toronto works to make both as painless as possible! In November, staff, individuals and Members can get their Flu vaccine at our 20 Spadina Road Flu Clinic, in partnership with Toronto Public Health and Emergency Medical Services. The Government of Ontario website provides helpful facts about influenza and shows you where to get the flu shot by searching on a map of the city: https://www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts
In March and April, two dedicated Community Living Toronto volunteers file tax returns for our individuals and Members at Tax Clinics supported by the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. The Canada Revenue Agency website lists free Tax Preparation Clinics around the city: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/clncs/toronto-on-eng.html

In collaboration with Homes First, a Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Workshop was run in the new year at Foster’s Clubhouse and a follow-up Summer Cooking Class will be held so that participants can put what they learned about nutritious meals into action!

When feeling overwhelmed, Mindfulness and Caregiver Workshops help people in our community cope with life’s challenges to feel less stressed and more in    control. The Living Life To The Full for Caregivers age 55+ Workshop is run with the Canadian Mental Health Association and Anne Johnston Health Station.

Our Spring and Summer Sunday Morning Easy Walks are kicking off on Sunday, May 27th and on each walk we will be exploring Central Toronto neighbourhoods, such as the Distillery District, Cabbagetown and St. Lawrence Market in the Old Town! Stay tuned!

Please contact Michelle Grimley at 647-729-1210 or michelle.grimley@cltoronto.ca

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