SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
VON Caregiver Education Series, free four-part series from stress to strength, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Terryberry Library, 100 Mohawk Rd. W. With enough notice, inhome respite care, a PSW comes to your home can be arranged for your family member at $6/hour so you can attend. Register: 523-1055 ext. 408 or email: miriam.cahn@von.ca Parkinson Support Group, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. St. Peters Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave., Garwood Jens Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion. Energetic Health Expo, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Burlington Holiday Inn, 3063 South Service Rd. Admission $5. EnergeticHealthExpo.ca SafeTalk, Suicide Prevention in the Hamilton Region, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to noon, Fortinos Community Room, 1579 Main St. W. Alertness training prepares anyone 15 or older to become a suicide-alert helper. $10. spcch.org
Living Well with Diabetes, Oct. 30, 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 2757 King St. E. Overview and helpful hints on how to live with diabetes. Parking $3 per 1/2 hour to max of $10. Free street parking. Register: 573-4819
English Conversation Circle, Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Central Library, 55 York Blvd. Meet new friends, learn about library services, talk about community, culture and customs. 5463200
Nourishing Your Mood, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. Westdale Library, 955 King St. W. Suffer from anxiety, depression or feelings of low mood? Learn ways to optimize your mood through nutrition and herbal medicine. 546-3456 Alpha, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. Dundas Calvin Church, 420 Hwy. 5 W., Dundas. 519-242-9304
Weight Loss Group, Oct. 29, 6:15 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Take off pounds sensibly, first visit free. 289-682-2338
Al-Anon and Alateen Hamilton and Burlington, help for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. 5221733 alanonhamiltonburlington.ca/
Mental Health Rights Coalition, #103 — 100 Main St. E. Need to talk about mental health or addiction issues? Peer support 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. 545-2525 or mentalhealthrights.ca
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. visit recoverycanada.org