We offer a HYBRID of IN PERSON & ONLINE Programs

ABOUT ONLINE PROGRAMS

We continue to offer online programs for people who prefer this option.

First time coming to an ONLINE BIST Program?

Learn about our how to access our Online Programs, HERE.
Watch our Technology Videos Tips and Tricks, including how to access Zoom, HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact our Programs Coordinator, Madison Chong: madison@bist.ca OR 437-421-4032.

Read about our Online Privacy Guidelines, HERE

Watch our previous webinars, HERE.

ABOUT IN PERSON PROGRAMS

BIST welcomes people living with the effects of brain injury, and their caregivers, of all abilities to our community. Our services are geared towards people living with mild to moderate brain injury. Our office is wheelchair accessible, including touchless wave sensor buttons for our front door. All programs and events occurring outside of our office take place at wheelchair accessible venues.

Learn more about Accessibility and IN PERSON Programs, HERE.

Should have any questions please contact: Madison Chong Programs Coordinator: madison@bist.ca OR 437-421-4032.

October Programs 🎃

Special Series

Discover Portraits with James

A 4-Session Series, led by artist James Okore about learning the art of creating portraits, taking place Wednesdays in October.

Wednesday,Oct 2nd, 1 – 2:30 PM: Drawing Facial Features – This includes both Male (1 set) and Female (1 set) features that will be drawn from simple shapes: the Eyes, the Nose, the Mouth, and the Ears!
Wednesday Oct 9th, 1 – 2:30 PM: Drawing Male Portrait – This starts with simple shapes, proportions, and features!
Wednesday Oct 16th, 1 – 2:30 PM: Drawing the Female Portrait – This starts with simple shapes, proportions, and features!
(Assignment to attempt to draw yourself, a friend, or loved one for Week 4)!
Wednesday Oct 23rd, 1 – 2:30 PM: Critique, and a Brief Overview!

We welcome all BIST Members to attend this special art series.

To fully benefit from this series:

  • Participants are encouraged to attend each session
  • To the best of their ability, participants are encouraged to arrive on time – though we will accommodate everyone

Register, HERE.

Regular Programs

Social Drop in for Men with Brain Injury (ONLINE)

Thursday, Oct 10th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.

Freaky Friday (IN PERSON)

Friday, Oct 11th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Register, HERE.

Holiday Office Closure

Monday, Oct 14th
We are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Brain Injury Support Group (IN PERSON)

Tuesday, Oct 15th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.

Women and Brain Injury Support Group (ONLINE)

Thursday, Oct 17th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Register, HERE.

Freaky Friday (IN PERSON)

Friday, Oct 18th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Register, HERE.

Not So Blue Mondays (HYBRID)

Monday, Oct 21st, 1 – 2:30 PM
This Fall: Behind the Scenes of Classic Sitcoms
Today’s Topic: All in the Family – Is Archie Bunker the Most Important Character in the History of Sitcom?
IN PERSON: Register, HERE.
ONLINE: At the time of the meeting click, HERE.

Freaky Friday (IN PERSON)

Friday, Oct 25th, 3 – 4:30 PM
Register, HERE.

Not So Blue Mondays (HYBRID)

Monday, Oct 28th, 1 – 2:30 PM
This Fall: Behind the Scenes of Classic Sitcoms
Today’s Topic: M*A*S*H – Making Light of War?
IN PERSON: Register, HERE.
ONLINE: At the time of the meeting click, HERE.

Halloween Party (IN PERSON)

Wednesday, Oct 30th, 6- 8 PM
LOCATION: Old York Seniors Apartments, Party Room
85 The Esplanade, DIRECTIONS
Register, HERE

Not So Blue Mondays (HYBRID)

Monday, Nov 4th, 1 – 2:30 PM
This Fall: Behind the Scenes of Classic Sitcoms
Today’s Topic: Roseanne: The Working Class Gets a Voice
IN PERSON: Register, HERE.
ONLINE: At the time of the meeting click, HERE.