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Sara

Hi, I’m Sara. I work as a Peer Support Specialist and Mental Health Educator with CMHA in the Community Connections and CMHA College of Health & Well-Being programs. I bring my own lived experience and believe in the importance of having a place where you can feel seen, heard, and safe — a space where you can just be yourself, without judgment or pressure, and take things at your own pace. Outside of work, I love going for walks and long hikes while listening to my 70s music playlist. It’s one of the ways I care for myself and stay grounded.

Sara leads the following groups:

  • CHWB – Support for Anxiety
  • CHWB – Support for Depression
  • CHWB – Photography for Reflection and Wellbeing
  • New Member Orientation
  • Drop-In
  • Rise and Shine Seniors Group
Sara

Contact Us

Send us an email at CommunityConnectionsPF@cmha-yr.on.ca or phone us at 1.866.345.0183 ext. 3321 if you have questions about the Community Connections program.

What is a Peer Support Worker?

A Peer Support Worker is someone who has their own lived experience with mental health or addiction challenges – and uses that experience to support others on their recovery journey. They work alongside you to build confidence, foster independence, and connect you with community and resources. Through social, educational, and recreational programs, they help you feel welcome and less alone.

Meet the Community Connections Team

Read more about our Community Connections peer support worker team.

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Get in Touch

If you’re interested in Community Connections, please call us at 1.866.345.0183 ext. 3321, or fill out the form below.

Intake Form

Activities in September 2026

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Housing Hub & ID Clinic

Housing Hub & ID Clinic


August 31, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
DROP IN- CLOSED

DROP IN- CLOSED


August 31, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 31, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
Scattergories

Scattergories


August 31, 2026

Scattergories

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English Family Support Group

English Family Support Group


August 31, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 31, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 1, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Your Vision Board

Your Vision Board


September 1, 2026

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Category: Seniors Groups
Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine


September 1, 2026

Rise and Shine

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 1, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


September 1, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


September 1, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Yoga with Isabelle in Markham

Yoga with Isabelle in Markham


September 1, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


September 1, 2026

Positivity in Me

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Category: CHWB
Forest Walks

Forest Walks


September 2, 2026

Forest Walks

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Category: Community Connections
Balance and Budget

Balance and Budget


September 2, 2026

Balance and Budget

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ODSP Drop-In

ODSP Drop-In


September 2, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


September 2, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Heartfulness Meditation

Heartfulness Meditation


September 2, 2026

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Category: Employment Program
Career Cafe

Career Cafe


September 3, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work

Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work


September 3, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Women Support Group

Women Support Group


September 3, 2026

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Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


September 3, 2026

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Chinese Family Support Group

Chinese Family Support Group


September 3, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 3, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


September 4, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: CHWB
Yoga With Isabelle in Aurora

Yoga With Isabelle in Aurora


September 4, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


September 4, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Movie Friday in Markham

Movie Friday in Markham


September 4, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 4, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 4, 2026

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CLOSED FOR LABOUR DAY

CLOSED FOR LABOUR DAY


September 7, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 8, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Your Vision Board

Your Vision Board


September 8, 2026

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Category: Seniors Groups
Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine


September 8, 2026

Rise and Shine

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 8, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


September 8, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


September 8, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Yoga with Isabelle in Markham

Yoga with Isabelle in Markham


September 8, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Meanings of Music

Meanings of Music


September 8, 2026

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Category: 2SLGBTQIA+ Groups
Under The Rainbow

Under The Rainbow


September 8, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Forest Walks

Forest Walks


September 9, 2026

Forest Walks

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Category: Community Connections
Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


September 9, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Markham Fair Registration

Markham Fair Registration


September 10, 2026

Markham Fair Registration

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Category: Employment Program
Career Cafe

Career Cafe


September 10, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work

Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work


September 10, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Women Support Group

Women Support Group


September 10, 2026

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Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


September 10, 2026

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Category: Youth Groups
Youth Trans Non-Binary Group

Youth Trans Non-Binary Group


September 10, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 10, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
DROP IN CLOSED

DROP IN CLOSED


September 11, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 11, 2026

Support for Depression

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Housing Hub

Housing Hub


September 14, 2026

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Cooking Group in Alliston

Cooking Group in Alliston


September 14, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 14, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
Scattergories

Scattergories


September 14, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 14, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 15, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Your Vision Board

Your Vision Board


September 15, 2026

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Category: Seniors Groups
Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine


September 15, 2026

Rise and Shine

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 15, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


September 15, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


September 15, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Yoga with Isabelle in Markham

Yoga with Isabelle in Markham


September 15, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


September 15, 2026

Positivity in Me

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Tamil Family Support Group

Tamil Family Support Group


September 15, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Forest Walks

Forest Walks


September 16, 2026

Forest Walks

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Category: Community Connections
Balance and Budget

Balance and Budget


September 16, 2026

Balance and Budget

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Category: Community Connections
Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


September 16, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Heartfulness Meditation

Heartfulness Meditation


September 16, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Markham Fair Registration

Markham Fair Registration


September 17, 2026

Markham Fair Registration

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Category: Employment Program
Career Cafe

Career Cafe


September 17, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work

Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work


September 17, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Women Support Group

Women Support Group


September 17, 2026

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Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


September 17, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 17, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


September 18, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: Community Connections
DROP IN CLOSED - AURORA

DROP IN CLOSED - AURORA


September 18, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Movie Friday in Markham

Movie Friday in Markham


September 18, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 18, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 18, 2026

Support for Depression

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Housing Hub and ODSP

Housing Hub and ODSP


September 21, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 21, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
Scattergories

Scattergories


September 21, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 21, 2026

Support for Depression

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ALL OFFICES CLOSED TODAY

ALL OFFICES CLOSED TODAY


September 22, 2026

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Urdu Family Support Group

Urdu Family Support Group


September 22, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Forest Walks

Forest Walks


September 23, 2026

Forest Walks

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Category: Community Connections
Balance and Budget

Balance and Budget


September 23, 2026

Balance and Budget

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Elmvale Zoo Outing in Alliston

Elmvale Zoo Outing in Alliston


September 23, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


September 23, 2026

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Category: Youth Groups
Youth Group

Youth Group


September 23, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Markham Fair Registration

Markham Fair Registration


September 24, 2026

Markham Fair Registration

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Category: Employment Program
Career Cafe

Career Cafe


September 24, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Women Support Group

Women Support Group


September 24, 2026

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Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


September 24, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Your Voice Matters

Your Voice Matters


September 24, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 24, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


September 25, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: Community Connections
New Member Orientation in Aurora

New Member Orientation in Aurora


September 25, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
New Member Orientation in Markham

New Member Orientation in Markham


September 25, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


September 25, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 25, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 25, 2026

Support for Depression

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Housing Hub & ID Clinic

Housing Hub & ID Clinic


September 28, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 28, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
Scattergories

Scattergories


September 28, 2026

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English Family Support Group

English Family Support Group


September 28, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Support for Depression

Support for Depression


September 28, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
YMCA Gym

YMCA Gym


September 29, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Your Vision Board

Your Vision Board


September 29, 2026

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Category: Seniors Groups
Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine


September 29, 2026

Rise and Shine

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Category: CHWB
Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


September 29, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


September 29, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


September 29, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Rentsmart Training

Rentsmart Training


September 29, 2026

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Category: CHWB
Yoga with Isabelle in Markham

Yoga with Isabelle in Markham


September 29, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


September 29, 2026

Positivity in Me

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Category: 2SLGBTQIA+ Groups
Trans Non-Binary Group (16+)

Trans Non-Binary Group (16+)


September 29, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Markham Fair Registration

Markham Fair Registration


September 30, 2026

Markham Fair Registration

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Category: CHWB
Forest Walks

Forest Walks


September 30, 2026

Forest Walks

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Category: Community Connections
Balance and Budget

Balance and Budget


September 30, 2026

Balance and Budget

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Category: Community Connections
Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


September 30, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Heartfulness Meditation

Heartfulness Meditation


September 30, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
Outing: Markham Fair

Outing: Markham Fair


October 1, 2026

Outing: Markham Fair

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October 2, 2026
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