Community Peace Walk (Mar 8th, 2026)
2026-03-08 12:45 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Community Peace Walk
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8th, 2026 from 12:45pm
Capacity: unlimited!
Description: On this International Women’s Day, join us in quiet reflection, protest, and community.
Cost: Free!
Pre-registration is required: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com

Community Care Collective (Mar 29th, 2026)
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Community Care Collective
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: upcoming free events: Sunday, Jan 11th, Feb 22nd, Mar 29th, Apr 19th, May 24th, 2026 from 11:00-12:00pm
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: There has been far too much hate in our lives, in our community and in our world. But we will not give in to hate. We will stand strong and gather in support of love and peace. You are invited to be part of these FREE events at Balanced Life Wellness Centre in Essex (please pass it on to anyone who might be interested). These events are meant for women, and supporters of women, who want conversations about how to have less hate and more love and peace in our lives.
Please join us for an informal afternoon as we listen to music, drink tea, write, make art, and talk about how we can bring more love and peace to our lives, our community, and our world. We have lots of art supplies and tea, but feel free to bring your own too.

We will also be collecting donations for our local Food Banks, please bring non-perishable food items so we can stock the shelves for those in need.

This event is FREE, but space is limited, so registration is required.
Pre-registration is required: https://blwc.setmore.com/

Writer's Assembly (Mar 29th, 2026)
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Writer’s Assembly
Writing & Body Flow
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Sharon Singh
Date/Time: Sunday March 29th, 2026 / 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $30/person (sign up & pay by March 23rd)
Description: Discover the important connection between the nervous system and creativity in the body. Also learn about hypnotherapy and meditation as tools to strengthen your writing. This workshop is for emerging and established writers.
To register and pay, please email: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

RENEW Half-Day Retreat (Apr 12th, 2026)
2026-04-12 10:30 - 14:30 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
RENEW (Rest, Explore, Notice, Engage, Write) Half-Day Retreat
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Kelly Henley
Date/Time: Sunday April 12th, 2026 from 10:30am – 2:30pm
Length: 4hrs in-person at 114 Talbot St S.
Capacity: 10 guests
Description: Spring is a time for hope, new beginnings, and opportunities. It is a time to refresh and renew your body, mind, and spirit. Join us for this half-day retreat where we engage in practices that will inspire us to lean into change, dream ahead, and walk away feeling revived and reinvigorated!
Cost:$75. Enrollment is limited, and payment holds your spot. To register, please sign up on Setmore. Payment can be made by etransfer to brightyoga@hotmail.com

Community Care Collective (Apr 19th, 2026)
2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada

Writer's Assembly (Apr 19th, 2026)
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Writer’s Assembly
Poetic Hues: Colour & Creativity
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Cassandra Caverhill
Date/Time: Sunday April 19th, 2026 / 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $35/person (sign up & pay by April 13th)
Description: In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the psychological and metaphorical impacts of colour, and generate new work in response to inspiring prompts. Dress in your favourite colours! This workshop is for emerging and established writers.
To register and pay, please email: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Thriving Through Menopause (Apr 26th, 2026)
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:15 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Thriving Through Menopause:

Nutrition to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Feel Your Best
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Sandra Lypps
Date/Time: Sunday April 26th, 2026 from 1:00-2:15pm
Length: 75mins
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: Learn how the right foods can reduce hot flashes, boost energy, balance hormones, & support mood and bone health. Plus: meal prep tips, shopping guidance, recipes & take-home resources.
Cost: $30 per person
Pre-registration is required: sandralypps@hotmail.com

Women's Mini Relaxation Retreat (May 3rd, 2026)
2026-05-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Women’s Mini Relaxation Retreat
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 from 9:30am-12:00pm
Capacity: 8-10 guests
Description: A supportive and nurturing space where women come together to reconnect with themselves and support each other. Through guided practices participants are invited to release what no longer serves them and embrace strength and inner peace. Our circle is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, ages 16 and up.
Cost: $50 – subsidy available to those who need it. May be covered by some benefit plans.
Pre-registration is required: https://blwc.setmore.com

Taking Care of Mother Earth (May 9th, 2026)
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Hardware, 340 Maidstone Ave W, Essex, Ontario, N8M 0B2, Canada
Taking Care of Mother Earth
Hosted at: Home Hardware – 340 Maidstone Ave W, Essex, ON N8M 0B2
With: Michelle Weglarz & the Community Care Collective
Date/Time: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Capacity: unlimited!
Description: Join us for FREE family activities, including: educational presentations on recycling, composting & rain gardens; Earth Day clean up kits; win a ‘Fill-a-Bag’ at the Charity Yard Sale – donate books, clothing or yard sale items to receive raffle tickets; Pay it Forward Planting (plant seedlings and fill planters); a craft for kids with Mr. Craig on the importance of caring for our earth.
Cost: Free!

Community Care Collective (May 24th, 2026)
2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada

Writer's Assembly (May 24th, 2026)
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Writer’s Assembly
The Poetry & Passion of Flowers
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Vanessa Shields
Date/Time: Sunday May 24th, 2026 / 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $40/person – includes fresh flowers (sign up & pay by May 18th)
Description: Beginning with appreciation of poetry about flowers, and using real flowers as inspiration, we’ll write passionate flower poetry and create beautiful visual art. If you love poetry and flowers – this workshop is for you! This workshop is for emerging and established writers.
To register and pay, please email: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Writer's Assembly (June 14th, 2026)
2026-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Writer’s Assembly
Writing Romance
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Olga Kassimova
Date/Time: Sunday June 14th, 2026 / 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $40/person
Description: The writing process – from concept to creation – specifically through the lens of the romance genre. Learn techniques, develop tools, obtain resources, and leave with a new understanding of what it takes to fall in love – and write a romance novel about it!
To register and pay, please email: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com

Community Peace Walk (June 28th, 2026)
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
Community Peace Walk
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Friday, June 28th, 2026 from 10:00am
Capacity: unlimited!
Description: Meet at BLWC for a short gathering and guided peace breathwork followed by a walk through town. Join us in quiet reflection, protest, and community.
Cost: Free!
Pre-registration is required: https://blwc.setmore.com
