Living Well Fair 2026
Schedule
Mon Jun 08 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Civic Centre Resource Library | Vaughan, ON
About this Event
This event will feature community and wellness tables, workshops, and creative activities to help you connect and learn. Please note that some sessions require registration. Please register on Eventbrite or by calling the library at 905-653-7323.
Location: Civic Centre Resource Library
Date: Monday, June 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Schedule
Workshops (Registration Required):
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Sound Bath with Project Healing (in the upstairs program room)
A sound bath is meditative sonic therapy which is designed to help aid with a multitude of negatively impacting ailments that affect our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Sound baths also assist in maintaining a sense of well-being and aid in the enhancement of our mental, emotional, and physical health.
Gongs, singing bowls, chimes, drums, and bells are just some of the instruments used during this meditative therapy. The attending participants are immersed in harmonic sounds designed to increase well-being in a non-invasive, safe environment conducive to deep healing.
This session is presented by Indigenous practitioner John Standingready of Project Healing.
- We encourage you to dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for your sound bath experience.
- Please bring a yoga mat or a blanket that can be placed on the carpeted ground. Some yoga mats will be provided.
- We encourage those who attend sessions to be well nourished and hydrated as to keep focused and mindful of the sessions. Bring a water bottle!
- We ask that you turn your phones off or at least set them to vibrate so they do not interrupt the practitioner and/or other participants.
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Navigating Health Misinformation with McMaster University (in the Teen Room)
According to the Canadian Medical Association, over 78% of Canadians turn to the internet when looking for information about health conditions and symptoms – despite widespread criticism about the reliability of online health information. They have good reasons not to trust what they read. The World Health Organization states that the current situation regarding the spread of health misinformation has reached the state of an "infodemic." Health misinformation is widespread online and can cause real harm to our health if we follow the wrong advice.
This session, led by a librarian from McMaster University, will explore the risks of health misinformation and will provide strategies for identifying reliable sources how to effectively search for evidence-based health information.
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Human Connection 101: Building the Foundation for a Happy & Healthy Life with GenWell (in the Teen Room)
Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life, but can't quite put your finger on it? Many people experience this vague emptiness without realizing that the missing piece is human connection. Join us for an eye-opening session, "Human Connection 101: Building the Foundation for a Happy & Healthy Life," where we explore how fostering human connections can dramatically improve your well-being. Discover how subtle feelings of disconnection can affect your health and learn practical strategies to build meaningful relationships that enrich your life. This session is presented by GenWell.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
- Our History of Disconnection: Explore the evolution of social disconnection and its impact on modern society.
- Defining Key Concepts: Gain a clear understanding of social health, human connection, disconnection, loneliness, and social isolation.
- Negative Impacts on Seniors and Society: Learn about the effects of loneliness on seniors’ brains and bodies, as well as the broader societal consequences.
- Benefits of Human Connection: Discover the numerous advantages of fostering strong human connections, including improved mental and physical health.
- Practical Strategies: Find out where and how to build more meaningful connections in your daily life.
WHY ATTEND?
- Enhanced Social Health: Equip yourself with practical tools to improve your social interactions and overall well-being.
- Deeper Understanding: Gain insights into the often-overlooked effects of disconnection and how to address them.
- Actionable Takeaways: Leave with concrete strategies to create and maintain fulfilling connections in your community.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Creative Age: Mindful Gardening Terrarium Workshop with Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan (in the upstairs program room)
This program offers a fun, hands-on way to relax, get creative, and connect with nature. Participants are guided through the process of designing and creating their own mini-indoor garden using soil, plants, and decorative touches. The activity encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and provides a welcoming space for self-expression and creativity.
This program is facilitated by a Recreation Therapist from Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan, who provides supportive guidance, and adapts the experience to meet participants’ individual needs and comfort levels. Everyone leaves with a unique terrarium and simple tips to help care for it, making it easy to continue enjoying this calming, nature-based activity at home.
All Day (no registration required):
Visit our Community Partner Tables!
- Alzheimer Society of York Region
- Canadian Hearing Services
- Circle of Care
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan
- Mackenzie Health District Stroke Network
- Mackenzie Health Volunteer Services
- Ministry of Transportation
- Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario
- Ontario Caregiver Homepage
- Vaughan Community Health Centre (medical screenings are available for glucose and blood pressure)
- Western York Region Ontario Health Team
- York Farm Fresh
*Community Partner Tables subject to change
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Vaughan Public Libraries is committed to accessibility. Please email us to inquire about accommodation for our programs.
Where is it happening?
Civic Centre Resource Library, 2191 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Vaughan, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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