Balanced Life Wellness Centre

Mindshift: Tools for Taking Control of Your Thoughts & Emotions (Nov 28th, 2024)
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Balanced Life Wellness Centre, 114 Talbot St. South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1B2, Canada
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

Restorative Yoga w/Jan Ellis (Nov 24th, 2024)
2024-11-24 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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restorative Yoga w/Janet Ellis (Sept 29th, 2024)
2024-09-29 18:45 - 19:45

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Writer's Assembly (April 14th, 2024)
2024-04-14 13:00 - 16:00
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

Self Care Sunday (Apr 7th, 2024)
2024-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
Self-Care Sunday

Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Sunday April 7th, 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

RENEW Half-Day Yoga Retreat (Apr 7, 2024)
2024-04-07 10:00 - 14:00
RENEW Half-Day Yoga Retreat
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Kelly Henley
Date/Time: Sunday April 7th, 2023 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
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 – includes seated silent meditation, gentle yoga, writing exercises, snacks and a vegan lunch!
etransfer to brightyoga@hotmail.com secures your spot!

Be Strong: Women's Self-Esteem Group (Mar 28th, 2024)
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00
Be Strong: Women’s Self-Esteem Group
Hosted by: Balanced Life Wellness Centre
With: Michelle Weglarz
Date/Time: Thursday March 28th, 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
