Community & Social Programs
Community Meetings & Events
A BIST Tradition: Come to a BIST Community Meeting!
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BIST hosts monthly community meetings featuring a guest speaker on a topic related to brain injury along with time to share stories, information and tips with other people living with ABI and family members. Meetings are open to anyone and are held on a drop in basis.
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Community Meeting Agenda
6 – 6:30 PM Socializing
6:30 – 7:45 PM Presentation
7:40 – 8 PM Wrap Up
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Date: LAST WEDNESDAY of every month.
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For up-to-date information about our next Community Meeting and other upcoming programs, please visit our Events Calendar.
Social Drop-Ins
Freaky Fridays
End your week RIGHT at Freaky Fridays!
Enjoy group art sessions, discussions and a FREE monthly community outing!
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EVERY FRIDAY 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Community Outings and some Special Freaky Friday Programs may end at 5 PM.
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1st Friday of the Month – COMMUNITY OUTING (details announced leading up to event)
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Other Fridays – IN PERSON – at the BIST Office (unless otherwise stated): 40 St Clair Ave East #205 (Above the Deer Park Library)
For registration, dates, and any other details please see our Events Calendar (below).
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Men & Brain Injury Social Drop-In
Calling all Men Who Live With Brain Injury!
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Our Men and Brain Injury Social Drop In is a chance to connect with other men who live with brain injury in a supportive environment, facilitated by a worker specialized in brain injury supports.
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In 2025, our group will meet 6:30 – 8 PM on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 13th, 6:30 – 8 PM (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, Aug 12, 6:30 8 PM (ONLINE)
Tuesday, Nov 11th, 6:30 – 8 PM (IN PERSON)
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Find links to register for these sessions below.
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This group is inclusive of men of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, gender and queer identities, including trans men.
People who identify as non-binary are welcome to attend groups of their choice and can speak to our Communications and Programs Manager, Meri Perra, with any questions or concerns: mperra@bist.ca OR 416-407-6634.
Not So Blue Mondays
BIST & CHIRS bring you an engaging IN-PERSON and ONLINE program,
held EVERY Monday @ 1-2:30 PM!
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Join the 2 brain injury organizations to have fun and play interactive games with the adventures of Youtube!
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Please contact our Programs Coordinator, Madison with any questions: madison@bist.ca.
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IN PERSON – Register, HERE.
ONLINE – At the time of the program click, HERE.