Brain Injury Association of Durham Region – To enrich the lives of people of Durham Region, who live with the effects of brain injury

About Us

Brain Injury Association of Durham Region (BIAD) is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization, whose members are people who have experienced brain injuries and their caregivers. We serve the Durham Region by providing non-medical resources and supports.

Virtual Program

BIAD Day Program offers a supportive environment where individuals with Brain Injury can engage in meaningful activities, based upon their individual strengths and interests. If you are looking for engaging programming please join us on Zoom Mon - Fri

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our services you may leave a message at 905-723-2732 or email inquiry at information@biad.ca To request services from BIAD you can download our referral form here or visit our services page on our website here

Our Services

BIAD services helps with enabling individuals, living with an brain injury, to be able to maintain an independent and empowered quality of life. BIAD offers a range of services to individuals such as: Community Support Services, Day Program, Peer Support, Homelessness Prevention and More

2022 Annual General Meeting

Celebrate 35 years with BIAD!

Join us virtually on October 27th at 7pm for our Annual General Meeting!

Head to our website calendar on our home page to access the zoom link for the meeting.

Client and Family Advisory Committee

Would you like to become a member of the Client and Family Advisory Committee?

The Client and Family Advisory Committee at the Brain Injury Association of Durham (BIAD), is a partnership of clients, their families, agency staff, and board members committed to ensuring an excellent client care experience at BIAD.

Client and Family Centered Care is an approach to support that respects the central role of people in the programs of BIAD and upholds the importance of the family as a partner.

If you are interested in registering to join this committee, please CLICK HERE.

We will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity further!

Today's Virtual Programs

Click Here to see this months full calendar

Upcoming Registered Programs

Click HERE to register!

	October 2022
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3	4 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 04 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: JoinBeech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! **Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details •	5	6	7	8	9
10	11 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 11 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: JoinBeech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! **Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details •	12	13	14	15	16
17 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness Monday, 17 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Give your brain a workout with this movementbased, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improvemany areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication,mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room Monday, 17 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Description: BIAD is bringing backour monthly newsletters with your help! This group will meet weeklyto put together the newsletter that will include participant successes and BIADupdates. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • •	18 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photography 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photography Tuesday, 18 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Description: Join us once a weekfor a photography group! Learn about different techniques and share thecreative photos you take! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 8 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 18 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: JoinBeech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • •	19 10am Hybrid Program - Sound Bites 10am Hybrid Program - Sound Bites Wednesday, 19 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Description: Join in as we use our voices, minds, bodies and instruments to dive intomusic and to learn how we can use music to help us through our everyday lives To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 11am Registered Program - Communication Group 11am Registered Program - Communication Group Wednesday, 19 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Join Julie, a Speech & LanguagePathologist, for a communication group. This group is about socialcommunication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) andbuilding language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where youcan grow with and from each other. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga Wednesday, 19 October 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: Experience easeful movement that inspires themind and body to connect with the intent to release stress while findingcompassion and acceptance for self. Alllevels are welcome! To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • • •	20 11am Registered Program - Art Class 11am Registered Program - Art Class Thursday, 20 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Creativity calling! Enjoy learning aboutdifferent art styles while creating masterpieces of your own! For all ability levels! To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details •	21 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation Friday, 21 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Peaceability is the ability to find peace inyour everyday life. It uses a combination of Eastern and Western meditationstyles to create a powerful meditation series. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details •	22	23
24 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness Monday, 24 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Give your brain a workout with this movementbased, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improvemany areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication,mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room Monday, 24 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Description: BIAD is bringing backour monthly newsletters with your help! This group will meet weeklyto put together the newsletter that will include participant successes and BIADupdates. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • •	25 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photography 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photography Tuesday, 25 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Description: Join us once a weekfor a photography group! Learn about different techniques and share thecreative photos you take! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 8 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 25 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: JoinBeech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • •	26 10am Hybrid Program - Sound Bites 10am Hybrid Program - Sound Bites Wednesday, 26 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Description: Join in as we use our voices, minds, bodies and instruments to dive intomusic and to learn how we can use music to help us through our everyday lives To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 11am Registered Program - Communication Group 11am Registered Program - Communication Group Wednesday, 26 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Join Julie, a Speech & LanguagePathologist, for a communication group. This group is about socialcommunication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) andbuilding language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where youcan grow with and from each other. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga Wednesday, 26 October 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: Experience easeful movement that inspires themind and body to connect with the intent to release stress while findingcompassion and acceptance for self. Alllevels are welcome! To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • • •	27 11am Registered Program - Art Class 11am Registered Program - Art Class Thursday, 27 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Creativity calling! Enjoy learning aboutdifferent art styles while creating masterpieces of your own! For all ability levels! To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details •	28 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation Friday, 28 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Peaceability is the ability to find peace inyour everyday life. It uses a combination of Eastern and Western meditationstyles to create a powerful meditation series. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details •	29	30
31 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness Monday, 31 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Description: Give your brain a workout with this movementbased, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improvemany areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication,mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room Monday, 31 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Description: BIAD is bringing backour monthly newsletters with your help! This group will meet weeklyto put together the newsletter that will include participant successes and BIADupdates. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 2pm Registered Program - Pool Tournament 2pm Registered Program - Pool Tournament Monday, 31 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: BIADPool Tournaments are coming back! Join us monthlyon the last Monday of each month for some fun pool games! See more details • • •

Board of Director Opportunity

Share your time and talent where your work makes a difference!

The Brain Injury Association of Durham (BIAD) is a charitable non-profit organization serving people who live with the effects of brain injuries, alongside their families, friends, and community. BIAD is currently seeking passionate, collaborative volunteers to join its governing Board of Directors.

Please send your resume/cover letter to Board@biad.ca

Request For Services

BIAD offers non-medical Brain Injury community support services. An application can be made by the individual (Self-referral) or Professionals (primary health care/community partners). To access services from BIAD please click on the referral form below for a printable PDF form. If you require a paper copy of the Request for Service Form please contact us at intake@biad.ca or call us at 905-723-2732

Upcoming Programs

	October 2022
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
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2	3 10am Coffee and News 10am Coffee and News Monday, 03 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Read / listen to the latest positive news. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Brain Fitness 11am Brain Fitness Monday, 03 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Give your brain a workout with this movement based, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improve many areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication, mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Games and Social 1pm Games and Social Monday, 03 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • •	4 10am Memory Group 10am Memory Group Tuesday, 04 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Learn and practice strategies that can help to strengthen memory and recall skills. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Music Group 11am Music Group Tuesday, 04 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Listen and learn about different types of music! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Open Chat 1pm Open Chat Tuesday, 04 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 04 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: Join Beech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! **Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • • • •	5 10am Drawing Class 10am Drawing Class Wednesday, 05 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come create and learn with us! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Communication Group 11am Communication Group Wednesday, 05 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Julie a Speech & Language Pathologist for a communication group. This group therapy is about social communication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) and building language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where you can grow with and from each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 3pm Seated Yoga 3pm Seated Yoga Wednesday, 05 October 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Experience easeful movement that inspires the mind and body to connect with the intent to release stress while finding compassion and acceptance for self. All levels are welcome. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • •	6 10am Open Chat 10am Open Chat Thursday, 06 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Creative Writing 11am Creative Writing Thursday, 06 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Through writing exercises, this program exposes you to many aspects of the writing process including generating ideas, characterization, dialogue and narration. We write stories, poems, cartoons, jokes, and other interesting tidbits. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free THIS WEEKS TOPICS Creative Writing Topics: Thanksgiving is coming up! Share your plans for thanksgiving. What's your favourite dish? Write about your personal achievements that make you proud. Write about the best advice you have ever received. What were the best movies that you saw in the past year? Share your honest review! Poem Topics: Write a poem or a story about the changing of the leaves as fall sets in. Share a memorable experience that you have had in severe weather in a poem or a story. See more details 2pm Games and Social 2pm Games and Social Thursday, 06 October 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • •	7 10am Discussion Group 10am Discussion Group Friday, 07 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am This group is safe space for peers to provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. It also a space to share thoughts and discuss a variety of topics. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading Friday, 07 October 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm A reading of an inspirational short story on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/groups/198705408234489/ See more details • •	8
9	10 OFFICE CLOSED - Thanksgiving OFFICE CLOSED - Thanksgiving Monday, 10 October See more details •	11 10am Memory Group 10am Memory Group Tuesday, 11 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Learn and practice strategies that can help to strengthen memory and recall skills. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Open Chat 1pm Open Chat Tuesday, 11 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 11 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: Join Beech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! **Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • • •	12 10am Drawing Class 10am Drawing Class Wednesday, 12 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come create and learn with us! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Communication Group 11am Communication Group Wednesday, 12 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Julie a Speech & Language Pathologist for a communication group. This group therapy is about social communication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) and building language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where you can grow with and from each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 3pm Seated Yoga 3pm Seated Yoga Wednesday, 12 October 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Experience easeful movement that inspires the mind and body to connect with the intent to release stress while finding compassion and acceptance for self. All levels are welcome. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • •	13 10am Open Chat 10am Open Chat Thursday, 13 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Creative Writing 11am Creative Writing Thursday, 13 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Through writing exercises, this program exposes you to many aspects of the writing process including generating ideas, characterization, dialogue and narration. We write stories, poems, cartoons, jokes, and other interesting tidbits. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89669914263?pwd=bzdiaFJOMWF5SjE3b3dYVUJuT3VrUT09 Meeting ID: 896 6991 4263 Passcode: 6188 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free THIS WEEKS TOPICS Creative Writing Topics: What movies do you watch, or reference, over and over? Share one of your favourite reference lines and have us guess the movie! Write a story about your favourite pair of shoes! The Stars: Take inspiration from a night sky. Or, write about a time when “the stars aligned” in your horoscope. Think about the last person you spoke with before this meeting. Share your favourite story and/or memory with them. Poem Topics: Famous Artwork: Choose a famous painting and write a poem or a story about it. Write a poem or journal entry about numbers that have special meaning to you. See more details 2pm Games and Social 2pm Games and Social Thursday, 13 October 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • •	14 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading Friday, 14 October 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm A reading of an inspirational short story on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/groups/198705408234489/ See more details •	15
16	17 10am Virtual Program - Coffee and News 10am Virtual Program - Coffee and News Monday, 17 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Read / listen to the latest positive news. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness Monday, 17 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Give your brain a workout with this movementbased, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improvemany areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication,mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To Join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room Monday, 17 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: BIAD is bringing backour monthly newsletters with your help! This group will meet weekly to put together the newsletter that will include participant successes and BIAD updates. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 1pm Virtual Program - Games and Social 1pm Virtual Program - Games and Social Monday, 17 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ZOOM Description: Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • • •	18 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photograph… 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photography Tuesday, 18 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am IN-PERSON Description: Join us once a weekfor a photography group! Learn about different techniques and share thecreative photos you take! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 8 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 10am Virtual Program - Memory Group 10am Virtual Program - Memory Group Tuesday, 18 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Learn and practice strategies that can help to strengthen memory and recall skills. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Virtual Program - Drawing Class 11am Virtual Program - Drawing Class Tuesday, 18 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: Come create and learn with us! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Virtual Program - Open Chat 1pm Virtual Program - Open Chat Tuesday, 18 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ZOOM Description: Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 18 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: Join Beech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • • • • •	19 Hybrid Program - Sound Bites Hybrid Program - Sound Bites Wednesday, 19 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Description: Join in as we use our voices, minds, bodies and instruments to dive intomusic and to learn how we can use music to help us through our everyday lives To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To join zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Virtual Program - Communication Group 11am Virtual Program - Communication Group Wednesday, 19 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: Join Julie, a Speech & LanguagePathologist, for a communication group. This group is about socialcommunication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) andbuilding language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where youcan grow with and from each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 12:15pm Registered Program - Communication Group 12:15pm Registered Program - Communication Group Wednesday, 19 October 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm IN-PERSON Description: Join Julie, a Speech & LanguagePathologist, for a communication group. This group is about socialcommunication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) andbuilding language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where youcan grow with and from each other. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga Wednesday, 19 October 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Experience easeful movement that inspires themind and body to connect with the intent to release stress while findingcompassion and acceptance for self. Alllevels are welcome! To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • • •	20 10am Virtual Program - Open Chat 10am Virtual Program - Open Chat Thursday, 20 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Registered Program - Art Class 11am Registered Program - Art Class Thursday, 20 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: Creativity calling! Enjoy learning aboutdifferent art styles while creating masterpieces of your own! For all ability levels! To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 11am Virtual Program - Creative Writing 11am Virtual Program - Creative Writing Thursday, 20 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: Through writing exercises, this program exposes you to many aspects of the writing process including generating ideas, characterization, dialogue and narration. We write stories, poems, cartoons, jokes, and other interesting tidbits. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Games and Social 2pm Games and Social Thursday, 20 October 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Virtual Program - Games and Social 2pm Virtual Program - Games and Social Thursday, 20 October 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ZOOM Description: Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • • • •	21 10am Virtual Program - Discussion Group 10am Virtual Program - Discussion Group Friday, 21 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: This group is safe space for peers to provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. It also a space to share thoughts and discuss a variety of topics. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation Friday, 21 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Peaceability is the ability to find peace inyour everyday life. It uses a combination of Eastern and Western meditationstyles to create a powerful meditation series. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading Friday, 21 October 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm A reading of an inspirational short story on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/groups/198705408234489/ See more details • • •	22
23	24 10am Virtual Program - Coffee and News 10am Virtual Program - Coffee and News Monday, 24 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Read / listen to the latest positive news. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness Monday, 24 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Give your brain a workout with this movementbased, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improvemany areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication,mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To Join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room Monday, 24 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: BIAD is bringing backour monthly newsletters with your help! This group will meet weekly to put together the newsletter that will include participant successes and BIAD updates. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 1pm Virtual Program - Games and Social 1pm Virtual Program - Games and Social Monday, 24 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ZOOM Description: Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 5pm Young Adult Group 5pm Young Adult Group Monday, 24 October 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Come to the BIAD office from 5pm - 6pm for a fall themed fun day! See more details • • • • •	25 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photograph… 10am Registered Program - Contemplative Photography Tuesday, 25 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am IN-PERSON Description: Join us once a weekfor a photography group! Learn about different techniques and share thecreative photos you take! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 8 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 10am Virtual Program - Memory Group 10am Virtual Program - Memory Group Tuesday, 25 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Learn and practice strategies that can help to strengthen memory and recall skills. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Virtual Program - Drawing Class 11am Virtual Program - Drawing Class Tuesday, 25 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: Come create and learn with us! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Virtual Program - Open Chat 1pm Virtual Program - Open Chat Tuesday, 25 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ZOOM Description: Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group 2pm Registered Program - Drama Group Tuesday, 25 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: Join Beech Street Theatre Company for another Drama Group! This program will giveyou the opportunity to be apart of another BIAD play OR help with creating stage props! Please note that this is a closed registration,meaning that the group will be meeting weekly for 10 weeks without the need toregister each week. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details • • • • •	26 Hybrid Program - Sound Bites Hybrid Program - Sound Bites Wednesday, 26 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am Description: Join in as we use our voices, minds, bodies and instruments to dive intomusic and to learn how we can use music to help us through our everyday lives To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To join zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Virtual Program - Communication Group 11am Virtual Program - Communication Group Wednesday, 26 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: Join Julie, a Speech & LanguagePathologist, for a communication group. This group is about socialcommunication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) andbuilding language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where youcan grow with and from each other. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 12:15pm Registered Program - Communication Group 12:15pm Registered Program - Communication Group Wednesday, 26 October 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm IN-PERSON Description: Join Julie, a Speech & LanguagePathologist, for a communication group. This group is about socialcommunication (turn taking, staying on topic, initiating conversations) andbuilding language skills. It's a supportive and trusting environment where youcan grow with and from each other. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga 3pm Hybrid Program - Seated Yoga Wednesday, 26 October 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Experience easeful movement that inspires themind and body to connect with the intent to release stress while findingcompassion and acceptance for self. Alllevels are welcome! To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • • •	27 10am Virtual Program - Open Chat 10am Virtual Program - Open Chat Thursday, 27 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Drop-in for an open social group! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Registered Program - Art Class 11am Registered Program - Art Class Thursday, 27 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: Creativity calling! Enjoy learning aboutdifferent art styles while creating masterpieces of your own! For all ability levels! To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 11am Virtual Program - Creative Writing 11am Virtual Program - Creative Writing Thursday, 27 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: Through writing exercises, this program exposes you to many aspects of the writing process including generating ideas, characterization, dialogue and narration. We write stories, poems, cartoons, jokes, and other interesting tidbits. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Games and Social 2pm Games and Social Thursday, 27 October 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86423924754?pwd=V2xtTS9QaGZZbzlNbWFkTUI3T2hudz09 Meeting ID: 864 2392 4754 Passcode: 5506 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Virtual Program - Games and Social 2pm Virtual Program - Games and Social Thursday, 27 October 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ZOOM Description: Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 7pm Virtual Program - AGM 7pm Virtual Program - AGM Thursday, 27 October 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate 35 years with BIAD! Join us on Thursday Octoober 27th at 7pm for our Annual General Meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89760546715?pwd=TUp2VFl1ZUF1K1pzVXdsSGhrV3lhZz09 Meeting ID: 897 6054 6715 Passcode: 7977 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details • • • • • •	28 10am Virtual Program - Discussion Group 10am Virtual Program - Discussion Group Friday, 28 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: This group is safe space for peers to provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. It also a space to share thoughts and discuss a variety of topics. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation 11am Hybrid Program - Meditation Friday, 28 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Peaceability is the ability to find peace inyour everyday life. It uses a combination of Eastern and Western meditationstyles to create a powerful meditation series. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading 3:30pm Facebook Story Reading Friday, 28 October 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm A reading of an inspirational short story on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/groups/198705408234489/ See more details • • •	29
30	31 10am Virtual Program - Coffee and News 10am Virtual Program - Coffee and News Monday, 31 October 10:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM Description: Read / listen to the latest positive news. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness 11am Hybrid Program - Brain Fitness Monday, 31 October 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM OR IN-PERSON Description: Give your brain a workout with this movementbased, multi-sensory brain stimulation program. This program can help improvemany areas including; cognition, memory, concentration, sleep, communication,mobility, energy levels, stress management and overall well-being. To register for in-person: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 To Join on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room 1pm Registered Program - BIAD News Room Monday, 31 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: BIAD is bringing backour monthly newsletters with your help! This group will meet weekly to put together the newsletter that will include participant successes and BIAD updates. To register: Call 905-723-2732 Contact your worker Or click the link below https://form.jotform.com/222614915252250 See more details 1pm Virtual Program - Games and Social 1pm Virtual Program - Games and Social Monday, 31 October 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ZOOM Description: Enjoy some fun virtual games like trivia, escape rooms, family feud, words games and more! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82526528607?pwd=Ui9EUktNdDNjTG80a0Z0d1lSQ1h3QT09 Meeting ID: 825 2652 8607 Passcode: 0099 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free See more details 2pm Registered Program - Pool Tournament 2pm Registered Program - Pool Tournament Monday, 31 October 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm IN-PERSON Description: BIADPool Tournaments are coming back! Join us monthly on the last Monday of each month for some fun pool games! See more details • • • • •