Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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14 Social Prescribing: Exploring a Community-Led Approach to Improve Health Learn how social prescribing connects healthcare with community resources to tackle the non-medical factors impacting health. This person-focused approach decreases isolation, boosts overall wellbeing and enhances systems through cross-sector collaboration. Date Day Time Session Nov 24 Mon 1 - 2 p.m. One-off This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Queens, Goddesses & Women of Influence Highlighting art, sculpture and special treasures at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), we take a look at women of influence and the mystery, power and curiosity they pique. From well-known figures like Marie de'Medici and Cleopatra to goddesses and lesser-known but equally interesting women, explore the captivating stories of remarkable females throughout history. Date Day Time Session Nov 18 Tues 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. One-off Urban Planning Explore the history and ongoing revitalization of the Port Lands. This session highlights innovative approaches to flood risk management, industrial reclamation and balancing recreational programming with ecosystem management. Date Day Time Session Nov 27 Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. One-off This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. An "Accidental" Wilderness: Toronto's Port Lands Revitalization Urban Planning 101 Part theory, part practical study, let's explore how urban planning has shaped our city's past, while guiding Toronto's 21st century growth - amidst climate change, economic uncertainty and demographic shifts. Date Day Time Session Nov 12 Wed 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. One-off This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. How are decisions made about what goes into a park or where one is built? Learn how City Hall stewards the park system and balances competing priorities within a challenging policy context. For those looking to learn about Toronto's parks and green spaces, this talk is for you. Date Day Time Session Dec 10 Wed 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. One-off This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Growing "The City Within a Park": Park Planning and Design in Toronto Experiencing changes in your memory? The Memory and Aging Program (MAP) by Baycrest addresses normal age-related memory changes. By the end of this evidence-based series, participants will have improved knowledge of: factors affecting memory; memory strategies; "normal" memory changes and lifestyle practices that support brain health. Memory & Aging Series Date Day Time Session Nov 18 to Dec 16 Tues 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 5 weeks, fixed Let's explore two important questions in memory philosophy: What is the role of a memory system? What is the structure or format of our memories? We'll start with a key passage from Augustine's Confessions and progress through more recent theories. Why Remember? A Tour Through the Philosophy of Memory Date Day Time Session Dec 15 Mon 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. One-off Getting Started with Kanopy Discover how to access classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies available for on-demand streaming with your Toronto Public Library card. Date Day Time Session Nov 7 Fri 3 - 4 p.m. One-off