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SUMMARY:Aging Well\, Living Fully: Biomechanics and Ergonomics for Sexual Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Join Brock University for a free thoughtful\, practical session on sexual well-being as we age – an important (and often overlooked) part of overall health and quality of life. This session is designed for community members\, practitioners\, students\, and researchers who want to better support healthy aging – whether in their own lives or in their work with older adults. \nPresented by Dr. Richard Hughes\, this talk uses a respectful\, research-informed ergonomic approach to help match the physical demands of intimacy with the strength\, flexibility\, balance\, and comfort of both partners. Dr. Hughes will introduce basic principles of biomechanics and apply them to real-life questions\, including common age-related conditions such as arthritis\, as well as hip precautions following total hip replacement. \nThe session will include time for Q&A. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Register Here \nFor more information\, please contact Ally Fast at afast@brocku.ca
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/aging-well-living-fully-biomechanics-and-ergonomics-for-sexual-well-being/
LOCATION:Canada Games Park\, 2021 Canada Game Way\, Thorold\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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SUMMARY:The Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA) Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA) Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn Forum will be hosted by the Town of Grimsby on Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Registration begins at 11:15 am. A light lunch will be served at the start of the event. \nNOAA is an alliance of leaders from local municipal advisory committees across Niagara\, advocating for the interests of older people and age-friendly actions in their communities. It’s a great chance to connect\, share ideas\, and learn more about supporting our older adult community right here in Niagara. Whether you’re a member or just curious\, come along and be part of the conversation. \nTo join the NOAA group on April 15th and view the great line up of speakers\, register at this link: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/niagara-older-adult-alliance-noaa-spring-2026-forum-in-grimsby-tickets-1985239239005?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-niagara-older-adult-alliance-noaa-spring-2026-lunch-and-learn-forum/
LOCATION:Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre\, 162 Livingston Avenue\, Grimsby\, ON\, L3M 5P7
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA)":MAILTO:noaaniagara@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260614T073556
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:The theme of Earth Day Canada’s 2026 media campaign is Conscious Consumption. It encourages us to consume less\, but better\, in order to reduce our impact on the planet while improving our quality of life\, without necessarily implying deprivation. \nThe Earth Day Canada campaign aims to encourage citizens\, municipalities\, organizations and businesses to commit to conscious practices\, whether they are energy-related\, material\, digital\, organizational\, behavioral or collective. The goal: to promote a simpler\, more inclusive and sustainable way of life\, aligned with planetary boundaries.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/earth-day-canada-2026/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T073556
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SUMMARY:Driving and Dementia Webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face when they receive a diagnosis of dementia is the question of driving safety. \nJoin the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region (ASNR) for this webinar where we’ll look at: \n– Driving skills evaluation\n– Deciding when to stop driving\n– Getting support for someone who has been asked to stop driving\n– Alternate transportation options in Niagara \nRegister by calling the ASNR office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/driving-and-dementia-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T170000
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SUMMARY:Settlement & Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Culturally Responsive & Prevention-Focused Approaches in Newcomer Communities
DESCRIPTION:OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants)\, in collaboration with Future Black Female and the Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW)\, invites you to this one-day Hybrid Forum.  See the Eventbrite registration page for additional information\, and to register. \nThe objective of the full-day professional development training forum is to support settlement service staff in better understanding how newcomer\, immigrant\, and refugee settlement challenges intersect with safety\, gender-based violence\, and experiences of trauma. The training aims to strengthen staff confidence in building safer spaces and in engaging clients through culturally safe\, trauma and violence-informed\, and prevention-focused approaches. The sessions will focus on practical strategies for early information-sharing\, early intervention\, and critical conversations that prioritize safety and client choice\, as well as coordinated responses and cross-sector collaboration that support newcomer well-being and prevent situations from escalating into crisis. \nSession 1: Settlement Realities and Early Support.\nSession 2: Culturally Safe Engagement and Prevention in Settlement Practice.\nSession 3: Early Settlement Education – Rights\, Responsibilities\, and Expectations in Canada.\nSession 4: Building Safer Pathways: Supporting Black Communities Through Settlement and GBV Response. \nThe deadline to register to attend in-person is May 18\, 2026. Light breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments\, & ASL/English/Interpreters will be provided. \nSpeakers: \nAna Ulloa (She/Her)\nSettlement Counsellor | Freelancer \nTehreem Zafar (She/Her)\nDirector | Health Equity and Newcomer Services | YWCA Hamilton \nRose Karborani (She/Her)\, Manager | Immigrant Settlement Services\, Case Management | Welcome Centre | Orientation to Ontario and International Student Facilitators Supervisor | BridgesNiagara.ca \nMaryann Macharia (She/Her)\nCommunity Engagement Lead | Future Black Female \nMonique Maison (She/Her)\nCommunity Engagement Worker | Future Black Female
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/settlement-and-gender-based-violence-gbv-culturally-responsive-and-prevention-focused-approaches-in-newcomer-communities/
LOCATION:White Oaks Resort & Spa\, 253 Taylor Road\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, L0S 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="OCASI%2C in collaboration with Future Black Female and Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW)":MAILTO:Tarana Sultan: tsultan@ocasi.org
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SUMMARY:Wellness in Motion: Walking Club\, GBF Community Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join GBF Community Wellness in Grimsby for a casual indoor walking group with a focus on staying active and socially connected. This free drop-in event is a welcoming and inclusive program designed to support physical and social wellbeing. The event will be held on the indoor track at the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre in Grimsby. 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/wellness-in-motion-walking-club-gbf-community-wellness/
LOCATION:Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre \, Grimsby\, 162 Livingston Ave.\, Grimsby\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada
DESCRIPTION:June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada – a time to reflect on Reconciliation and to better understand the challenges that Indigenous communities face. It is also a time to pause and recognize the achievements and contributions of First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit people\, and celebrate the diversity of cultures and traditions of Indigenous communities. \nClick here to learn more about National Indigenous History Month. \nClick here to learn about National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21\, its significance\, and how you can take part in the events.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/national-indigenous-history-month/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T170000
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UID:24161-1780300800-1780333200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:June is Seniors Month in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:June is Seniors Month in Ontario\, a time to acknowledge and honour the amazing seniors in our lives across the province.  The 2026 theme\, Ontario Seniors — Let’s Get Moving\, highlights programs and initiatives that promote wellness\, social engagement and education for seniors and older adults \nClick here to learn more about Seniors Month in Ontario.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/june-is-seniors-month-in-ontario/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T183000
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SUMMARY:Late Stage\, End Stage\, Grief & Dying
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region\, online on Zoom to: \n– Explore what to expect in the late stages of dementia\n– Discuss living with anticipatory loss and how this changes when your loved one is dying\n– Understand the physical indicators of dying/approaching end of life\n– Examine the emotional aspects of supporting the dying\n– Consider strategies for adjusting after death \nGuest Speakers:\n– Joy Friesen – Manager\, Community Programs\, Hospice Niagara\n– Jacklyne Isaak – Public Education Coordinator\, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region \nRegister by calling the Alzheimer Society office at 905-687-3914 or visit them online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/late-stage-end-stage-grief-dying-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T133000
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SUMMARY:Connections between poverty\, climate\, women’s health & health equity: Opportunities for action
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Poverty\, Health Equity\, and Climate Change initiative for the webinar\, “What are the connections between poverty\, the climate crisis\, women’s health\, and health equity? And how are these issues framed in the media? Exploring opportunities for action” \nThe Canadian Poverty\, Health Equity\, and Climate Change initiative (CPHECC) and the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) will explore issues that are often marginalized in the dominant climate change and health discourse: the intersections between poverty\, the climate crisis\, women’s health\, and health equity. \nLe webinaire se déroulera en anglais avec une traduction simultanée en français grâce à Wordly. \nLink to Register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_grBmOLmWTCC4-P71MLAxjA
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/connections-between-poverty-climate-womens-health-health-equity-opportunities-for-action/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Economic Prosperity,Environment,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T164000
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SUMMARY:GBF's Healthy Eating Course - June 16 & 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join GBF Community Services in Grimsby for two Healthy Eating workshops\, on June 16 and  23\, 2026\, from 4:40 to 7:30 pm. \nBy participating in two workshops\, you will: learn about nutritious eating choices and habits; mindful eating; connecting with like-minded people that can support your healthy eating journey; and smart planning\, shopping\, and cooking techniques. \nTo register for the course\, send an email to Sophia Avolio at\nwellness@gbfgrimsby.com or call her at (905) 309-5664 Ext 31 \nEvent location details will be provided following registration
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/gbfs-healthy-eating-course-june-16-23-2026/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T150000
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UID:24126-1782392400-1782399600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Mind Matters: Brain Health\, Aging & Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Learn about aging and dementia with GBF Community Services on Thursday\, June 25\, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Grimsby Public Library.  Jacklyne Isaak\, Public Education Coordinator\, Alzheimers Society of Niagara Region will give an overview of dementia risk factors\, and healthy brain strategies. \nRSVP to Sophia\, wellness@gbfgrimsby.com  905-309-5664 Ext. 31
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/mind-matters-brain-health-aging-dementia/
LOCATION:Grimsby Public Library\, 18 Carnegie Lane\, Grimsby\, Ontario\, L3M 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T073556
CREATED:20260611T182539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182827Z
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SUMMARY:Voices That Matter: Black Youth & Mental Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is an opportunity to explore the findings from the UDADA Project’s Black Youth in Canada Mental Health Survey and consider how this knowledge can inform meaningful action across services\, organizations\, and systems. \nThe project highlights experiences that are too often overlooked in traditional data\, including how race\, age\, gender\, culture\, stigma\, and systemic barriers shape the mental health and wellbeing of Black youth. Through this youth-centred initiative\, Black youth shared their experiences navigating mental health challenges\, accessing support\, and building resilience. \nThe findings point to urgent gaps in culturally responsive care\, while also identifying opportunities for collaboration\, innovation\, and stronger\, more affirming supports. \nThis symposium is more than a presentation. It is an opportunity to listen\, reflect\, and work together to help create communities where Black youth feel seen\, understood\, supported\, and able to thrive.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/voices-that-matter-black-youth-mental-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Public Library\, 4848 Victoria Ave\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Future Black Female (FBF)":MAILTO:info@futureblackfemale.com
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