Upcoming Events

Singers, musicians, music fans - come jam! Join us for a night of live music and experience the unique joy that only music brings. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just a love of music. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. 

 
CNIB: Read is a virtual book club for anyone interested in accessible literacy. Housed on Facebook, the club gives members an interactive community where they can read together, swap notes and perspectives on what they've read, and talk about all things books – from their favourite writers to the latest accessible reading technologies on the market. 
 

Calling all book lovers! Spend an afternoon in the company of friends discussing the book of the month. The CCB group meets on the third Wednesday of the month.

Learn how to organize, formulate and effectively communicate your ideas to others! Open to everyone in the community - not just CNIB participants. The group meets the first, third and fifth Wednesday of every month.

Take part in lawn bowling with the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club. Free for people who are blind or partially sighted.

A support group for blind/partially sighted parents.

Escape and spend a week on the shores of beautiful Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, we have something for you.

Join Dr. Tyceer (an Endochronologist from Windsor) for a monthly teleconference about diabetes and vision loss.

A support program for parents of children with sight loss, combined with interactive family recreational events.

Learn a new sport or brush off your cleats! Check out 5-a-side blind soccer summer development sessions in Pickering.

Check out a guided yoga class to improve your mind, body and spirit. We provide the mats! Classes are held every Monday.

Our family program gives people with sight loss and their families an opportunity to enjoy the splendour of Muskoka on beautiful Lake Joseph in a safe and inclusive environment. Activities are available for all ages and there are also events just for adults, youth and kids.

Our family program gives people with sight loss and their families an opportunity to enjoy the splendour of Muskoka on beautiful Lake Joseph in a safe and inclusive environment. Activities are available for all ages and there are also events just for adults, youth and kids.

You’re never too old to learn! Expand your horizons in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Each month we’ll explore a new topic: History, geography, science, travel, social trends, etc. From the mysteries of the cell, to the intricacies of the skeleton, this month’s Curiosity Club will explore biology through tactile models and audio description. Come out for a fun conversation.

Join us for an introduction to Sunu Band - a smart-band that helps guide users around obstacles. Using sonar or echolocation to detect objects up to 16 feet or 5.5 meters away, Sunu Band sends haptic vibration feedback to inform users how close (or far away) they are to obstacles.

Learn woodturning fundamentals and tackle a small project at The Hub. The group meets on the last Thursday of the month. 

Wilderness Immersion for Leadership Development (WILD) is a two-week adventure program where you’ll work on skills like canoeing, hiking, rock climbing and high-ropes course elements while refining leadership skills.

Want to try a triathlon, or work on paddling skills? This goal-based program is aimed at athletic development.

Pushing Limits for Active Youth (PLAY) is for those that want to discover new sports at Lake Joe.

Enjoy our three-night, four-day adult mini-camp to get a taste of the Lake Joe experience.

Work to find work. No matter what job search methods you are involved in it is important to record these employer network connections. Discuss how to collaborate with the employment agencies we are registered with and CNIB employer business contacts to broaden our employer networks. Two sessions available: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Participants can join the sessions from the comfort of their own home via Zoom Virtual Conference.

Unleash the power of technology with Microsoft Word and Outlook! This call-in session will provide a basic introduction to commonly used features of this widely used software. Special attention will be given to the integration of assistive technology such as Windows ZoomText and JAWS.

Boost participation in the world of work by learning about concepts of leadership. These call-in sessions will guide you towards becoming a confident, intelligent leader wherever your ambitions land you.

You have the first 30 seconds in an interview situation to make an impression. You have the next one minute to leave a lasting impression! Put your best foot forward, brush up on the skills you need to compete and be successful!  The 6-week virtual group meets every Wednesday (beginning September 18). Participants can join the sessions from the comfort of their own home via Zoom Virtual Conference.

Learn woodturning fundamentals and tackle a small project at The Hub. The group meets on the last Thursday of the month. 

Join the CNIB Foundation as we launch our nationwide conference – Connecting the Dots – the largest educational and professional development experience focused on technology, employment and literacy for people with sight loss.