Writer's Assembly (April 14th, 2024)
2024-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Writer’s Assembly w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Date/Time: Sunday April 14th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $20/month for 1 hour of tips, tricks & prompts plus 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis (Apr 19th, 2024)
2024-04-19 18:45 - 20:00
Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Janet Ellis
Date/Time: Friday April 19th, 2024 from 6:45-8:00pm
Length: 75mins
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Restorative yoga is a relaxing practice that promotes restful yoga poses. Suitable for beginners and practitioners of all level.
Cost: $25
Pre-registration is required: mbsbyjan@gmail.com

Be Strong: Women's Self-Esteem Group (Apr 25th, 2024)
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00
Be Strong: Women’s Self-Esteem Group
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Thursday April 25th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00pm
Length: 1hr in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Learn how to gain confidence, be kinder to yourself, set boundaries and have more assertive communication skills.
Cost: $150 for a 3-session package (Feb 29th, Mar 28th, Apr 25th)
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Menopause & Nutrition Workshop (Apr 28, 2024)
2024-04-28 13:00 - 14:30
Menopause & Nutrition Workshop
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Sandra Lypps
Date/Time: Sunday April 28th, 2024 from 1:00-2:30pm
Length: 1hr 30mins in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Menopause is a unique experience for each woman and proper nutrition can help you to manage many of your symptoms.
Cost: $30 per person ($25 if you register by April 10th)
Pre-registration is required: sandralypps@hotmail.com

Learning How to Cope With Grief (May 5, 2024)
2024-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
Learning How to Cope With Grief
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
Sponsored by: Reid Funeral Home
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Length: 1hr in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 25 guests
Description: Learn how to help yourself and your loved ones through grief and loss.
Cost: FREE (the cost of this event is being generously covered by Reid Funeral Home)
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com
Click HERE to secure your spot!

Self Care Sunday (May 5th, 2024)
2024-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
Self-Care Sunday

Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday May 5th, 2024 / 7pm – 8pm
Includes: relaxation, meditation, support, discussions, and helpful information about self-care.
Cost: $25 per session
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Writer's Assembly (May 19th, 2024)
2024-05-19 13:00 - 16:00
Writer’s Assembly w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Date/Time: Sunday May 19th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $20/month for 1 hour of tips, tricks & prompts plus 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis (May 24th, 2024)
2024-05-24 18:45 - 20:00
Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Janet Ellis
Date/Time: Friday May 24th, 2024 from 6:45-8:00pm
Length: 75mins
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Restorative yoga is a relaxing practice that promotes restful yoga poses. Suitable for beginners and practitioners of all level.
Cost: $25
Pre-registration is required: mbsbyjan@gmail.com

Self Care Sunday (June 2nd, 2024)
2024-06-02 19:00 - 20:00
Self-Care Sunday

Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday June 2nd, 2024 / 7pm – 8pm
Includes: relaxation, meditation, support, discussions, and helpful information about self-care.
Cost: $25 per session
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Writer's Assembly (June 9th, 2024)
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00
Writer’s Assembly w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Date/Time: Sunday June 9th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $20/month for 1 hour of tips, tricks & prompts plus 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Writer's Assembly (August 11th, 2024)
2024-08-11 13:00 - 16:00
Writer’s Assembly w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Theme: Writing in Silence and Sounds
Date/Time: Sunday August 11th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $25/session. Pay on the day or etransfer in advance. Join us for a writing workshop including tips, tricks & prompts then stay for nearly 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Creative Writing Workshop (Sept 15th, 2024)
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00
Creative Writing Workshops w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Theme: All About Editing
Date/Time: Sunday September 15th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $25/session. Pay on the day or etransfer in advance. Join us for a writing workshop (1.5hrs) including tips, tricks & prompts then stay for nearly 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis (Sept 29th, 2024)
2024-09-29 18:45 - 19:45
Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Janet Ellis
Date/Time: Sunday September 29th, October 27th & November 24, 2024 from 6:45-7:45pm
Length: 60mins
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Restorative yoga is a relaxing practice that promotes restful yoga poses. Suitable for beginners and practitioners of all level.
Cost: 3 sessions for $75
Pre-registration is required: mbsbyjan@gmail.com

Menopause & Nutrition 2.0 (Oct 6th, 2024)
2024-10-06 13:00 - 14:15
Menopause & Nutrition Workshop
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Sandra Lypps
Date/Time: Sunday October 6th, 2024 from 1:00-2:15pm
Length: 1hr 15mins in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Menopause is a unique experience for each woman and proper nutrition can help you to manage many of your symptoms.
Cost: $30 per person ($25 if you register and pay by September 20th)
Pre-registration is required: sandralypps@hotmail.com

Community Support Circle (Oct 6th, 2024)
2024-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Community Support Circle

Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday October 6th, 2024 / 7pm – 8pm
Includes: relaxation, meditation, support, discussions, and helpful information about self-care.
Cost: $25 per session
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

ADHD 101 for Adults | Parenting Kids & Teens w/Stress & Anxiety (Oct 20th, 2024)
2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00
ADHD 101 for Adults | Parenting Kids & Teens with Stress & Anxiety
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
Date/Time: Sunday October 20th, 2024 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Length: each session is 1hr | in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Description: these workshops can be attended individually for $10 each, or $15 for both.
Pre-registration is required: kelly.poisson@outlook.com

Be Strong: Women's Self-Esteem Group (Oct 24th, 2024)
2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:00
Be Strong: Women’s Self-Esteem Group
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Thursday October 24th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00pm
Length: 1hr in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Learn how to gain confidence, be kinder to yourself, set boundaries and have more assertive communication skills.
Cost: $150 for a 3-session package (Oct 24th, Nov 14th, Dec 12th)
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Author Panel on Publishing (Oct 27th, 2024)
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00
Local Author Panel on Publishing
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Date/Time: Sunday October 27th, 2024 / 1:00-3:00pm
Guests: 20 attendees maximum
Description: Join us for an in-depth conversation about agents, traditions vs self-publishing, and so much more!
Cost: $40 includes refreshments and post-talk mingle with the authors.
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Restorative Yoga w/Jan Ellis (Oct 27th, 2024)
2024-10-27 18:45 - 19:45

Wen-Do Women's Self Defence (Nov 3rd, 2024)
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:00
Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Alexandra Wiseman
Date/Time: Sunday November 3rd, 2024 / 1:00-3:00pm
Guests: 8-10 attendees
Description: Wen-Do is Canada’s longest running women’s self-defence program. Our workshops are open to women and girls (trans & cis) ages 10 & up of all physical abilities.
We will cover:

physical and verbal self-defence,
discussions on relationships, sexual violence, harassment
scenarios including bars, parties, public transit, travelling, working late and much more…

Cost: $50 per person
Pre-registration is required: awisewellness@gmail.com

Community Support Circle (Nov 3rd, 2024)
2024-11-03 19:00 - 20:00
Community Support Circle

Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday November 3rd, 2024 / 7pm – 8pm
Includes: relaxation, meditation, support, discussions, and helpful information about self-care.
Cost: $25 per session
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Creative Writing Workshops (Nov 10th, 2024)
2024-11-10 13:00 - 16:00
Creative Writing Workshops w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Theme: Writing and the Body featuring guest expert Sharon Singh
Date/Time: Sunday November 10th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $25/session. Pay on the day or etransfer in advance. Join us for a writing workshop (1.5hrs) including tips, tricks & prompts then stay for nearly 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Be Strong: Women's Self-Esteem Group (Nov 14th, 2024)
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Be Strong: Women’s Self-Esteem Group
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Thursday November 14th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00pm
Length: 1hr in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Learn how to gain confidence, be kinder to yourself, set boundaries and have more assertive communication skills.
Cost: $150 for a 3-session package (Oct 24th, Nov 14th, Dec 12th)
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Half-Day Yoga Retreat (Nov 17, 2024)
2024-11-17 10:00 - 14:00
Lead with Your Heart Half Day Retreat
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Kelly Henley
Date/Time: Sunday November 17th, 2024 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Length: 4hrs in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 10 guests
Description: Leading with your heart in life means listening to and trusting yourself. During this half-day retreat, we’ll engage in practices that inspire us to prioritize self-love and self-care and participate in exercises to reflect on and connect with our inner knowing.
Cost: $75 – includes two yoga practices, guided meditation, journal prompts, a creative activity, lunch and snacks.
etransfer to brightyoga@hotmail.com secures your spot!

Open House & Vendors Wellness Market (Nov 24th, 2024)
2024-11-24 10:00 - 13:00
Open House & Vendors Wellness Market
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
Date/Time: Sunday November 24th, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: 114 Talbot St S.
Description: Our doors are open and we’d like to invite you to meet our practitioners, tour our space, and explore the amazing programs we offer.

Restorative Yoga w/Jan Ellis (Nov 24th, 2024)
2024-11-24 18:45 - 19:45

Mindshift: Tools for Taking Control of Your Thoughts & Emotions (Nov 28th, 2024)
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00
Mindshift: Tools for Taking Control of Your Thoughts & Emotions
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Kelly Poisson & Sarah-Jane Ford (Master of Social Work Students)
Date/Time: Thursday November 28th, 2024 from 6:00-8:00pm
Length: 2hr in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Our Master of Social Work students will be offering a 2hr Cognitive Behavioural Therapy workshop
Cost: $20 for this 2hr workshop
Pre-registration is required: kelly.poisson@outlook.com

Navigating the Holidays & All That Food (Dec 1st, 2024)
2024-12-01 13:00 - 14:15
Navigating the Holidays & All That Food
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Sandra Lypps
Date/Time: Sunday December 1st, 2024 from 1:00-2:15pm
Length: 1hr 15mins in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Strategies to make healthy, balanced food choices during the holiday season. Self care, mindful eating, planning ahead and healthy recipes to bring to holiday parties.
Cost: $25 per person
Pre-registration is required: sandralypps@hotmail.com

Community Support Circle (Dec 1st, 2024)
2024-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
Community Support Circle

Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday December 1st, 2024 / 7pm – 8pm
Includes: relaxation, meditation, support, discussions, and helpful information about self-care.
Cost: $25 per session
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Creative Writing Workshops (Dec 8th, 2024)
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00
Creative Writing Workshops w/Vanessa Shields
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Theme: Horror Writing featuring guest workshop teacher CM Forest
Date/Time: Sunday December 8th, 2024 / 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $25/session. Pay on the day or etransfer in advance. Join us for a writing workshop (1.5hrs) including tips, tricks & prompts then stay for nearly 2 hours of writing time. Light snacks provided. For additional information about this event, please visit these links: https://vanessashields.com/writers-assembly/ & https://www.gertrudes.ca/
Pre-registration is required: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com
