New to Canadian Winter? Here Are Ways to Stay Active This blog was written by the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist, Arman Zobeiry. Winter can be a complicated time for maintaining our personal health and fitness. On one hand, it’s common to update or set new goals as part of New Year’s…
Importance of Healthy Eating for Mental Health (ZOOM) What does it mean when we say “You are what you eat”? Join this webinar to learn more about the importance of diet and its impact on physical and mental health. Y Mind Matters is a series of 6 webinars that will focus on helping…
Building New Connections: Mental Health & Belonging in a New Country (ZOOM) This workshop explores mental health and the sense of belonging that comes with starting life in Canada. What you will learn: • The prevalence, cost, and health risk of social isolation • Tips for building new social connections in Canada Y…
Introduction to Mindfulness (ZOOM) This webinar will introduce participants to the concept of mindfulness, its benefits, and how to practice it. Y Mind Matters is a series of 6 webinars that will focus on helping Newcomers improve their mental and physical well-being, as well as an opportunity to form connections with other participants. Through…
This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist Doris Garcia. The COVID-19 pandemic and being in quarantine has changed the routine of our daily lives. These days, we have to work from home to avoid getting sick. We have to manage work with limited equipment and space and have virtual…
