WBHI EVENTS
Young or old, in-person or virtual, socialize and network with like-minded people, and discover the best ways to stay cognitively resilient.
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH DAY 2020
DECEMBER 2, 2O20 @ 8:00 PM (EST)
On December 2nd, the second annual Women’s Brain Health Day, take the memory challenge and help us combat brain-aging diseases that disproportionately affect women.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • THE CALM AFTER THE STORM
OCTOBER 27, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
LIVESTREAM EVENT
In these current volatile, uncertain and rapidly changing times, learning to manage your stress can provide you with an edge that can help you survive and thrive.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • THROUGH THE WEEDS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2O20 @ 7:30 PM (EST)
LIVESTREAM EVENT
Join us for an enlightening livestream panel discussion on the highs and lows of cannabis to our health and wellbeing.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • THE HEALING POWER OF ART
JANUARY 14, 2O20 @ 6:30 PM (EST)
PETER PAN BISTRO, 373 QUEEN ST W. (UPSTAIRS)
Creative activities are therapy for the mind. Whether it’s writing, sewing, playing music, or painting, a creative outlet can improve your mental clarity. Join us to learn about the role art can play in health, wellness, and managing stress, plus enjoy an art workshop with oil and chalk pastels as well as a full watercolour experience.
STAND AHEAD
DECEMBER 2, 2O19 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
ARTSCAPE DANIELS LAUNCHPAD, 130 QUEENS QUAY EAST, #4TH FLOOR
Join us and take part in the Stand AheadTM Challenge by doing a headstand, to stand up against research bias and stand ahead for women’s brain health, challenging 2 others, posting it and tagging #standahead, and donating to Women’s Brain Health Initiative.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS
OCTOBER 6, 2019 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST)
THE RITZ-CARLTON, 181 WELLINGTON ST. W.
Conversation & Cocktail Reception with Kim Campbell, wife of Country Music Legend Glen Campbell.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • MOVE & MEDITATE TO MELLOW OUT
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM, 288 BREMNER BOULEVARD
Join us for a dynamic and energizing yoga flow followed by a relaxing meditation and appreciate the brain boosting benefits of mellowing out.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • HIS & HERS
APRIL 4, 2O19 @ 7:00 PM (EST)
AUTODESK TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TORONTO, 661 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
Studies have shown that those with the most social interaction in their community are less depressed and lonely which helps ward off cognitive decline. Laugh till you hurt as national marriage expert Mark Gungor explores how women think, are wired, and their way of reacting.
PUMP UP YOUR BRAIN
MARCH 9, 2019 @ 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
MYODETOX PERFORMANCE, 13 POLSON STREET
Exercise benefits your body and your brain! Join us for a fun and challenging workout, receive a free one-week pass to Myodetox Performance, be entered in a draw for a ten-class pass and more!
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • COOKING FOR ME
JANUARY 31, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
ARCADIAN STUDIO, 401 BAY ST., SIMPSON'S TOWER
There's a strong connection between healthy eating and a healthy brain, and feeding your brain properly is a lifelong project.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY & STAYING INDEPENDENT
DECEMBER 11, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUTODESK, MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT, 101 COLLEGE STREET
Maintaining our dignity, independence, and safety is key to maintaining good quality of life as we age. Learn how technology can support independent living.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • PEACE OF MIND
NOVEMBER 22, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LI KA SHING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE (ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL), 209 VICTORIA ST
To find out about the consequences of anxiety on your mind and body, and what you can do to counteract them, join us for PEACE OF MIND.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY & DIABETES
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUTODESK, MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT, 101 COLLEGE STREET
Diabetes affects women differently than men, with woman facing a higher risk for heart disease. Diabetes also increases the risk of dementia. This event will address healthy eating and technological solutions to avoiding and controlling diabetes.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH
OCTOBER 23, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUTODESK, MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT, 101 COLLEGE STREET
Join two expert panelists weigh in on the difference between brain health and mental heath. Discover how we can maintain our cognitive vitality, stimulate our brains as we age, reduce the stigma attached to mental health issues, and explore whether women are at greater risk.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS
OCTOBER 3, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THE RITZ-CARLTON, 181 WELLINGTON ST. W.
Conversation & cocktail reception with author and Academy award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY & CAREGIVING
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUTODESK, MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT, 101 COLLEGE STREET
Hear from advocate Ron Beleno and two young women featured in the documentary MUCH TOO YOUNG who have provided care to their mom since she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY & PAIN
JUNE 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUTODESK, MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT, 101 COLLEGE STREET
Studies suggest time and time again that women’s pain is consistently both under recognized and undertreated by medical professionals. Hear from researchers developing technology to help identify when someone is in pain.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • DIABETES – SUGAR & YOUR BRAIN HEALTH
JUNE 14, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
VERITY CLUB, 111D QUEENS ST E
Diabetes can damage a number of organs, from the eyes to the kidneys and the heart. Discover if you are at risk and enjoy great tasting recipes for the summer season that don’t increase your sugar intake.
RAISING THE BAR
MAY 10, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GARDINER MUSEUM, 111 QUEENS PARK
As we pass our 5th year anniversary, we hope that you'll join us in celebrating what we have accomplished for advancing women's brain health, help us honour those that have been instrumental in our success, and hear about what we have planned moving forward.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • YOUNG CAREGIVERS – TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARENT OR GRANDPARENT
MAY 2, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
RBC ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 40TH FLOOR, 200 BAY STREET
One in four young Canadians provided care to a family member or friend and taking on the role as a caregiver can interfere with life pursuits. Hear from those who have experienced caring at a young age and how they’ve learned to cope.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY & HEART HEALTH
APRIL 24, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUTODESK, MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT, 101 COLLEGE STREET
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Canada. The risk of heart disease, specifically, increases as we age and this is especially true for women over 55. There are ways to mitigate your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases through healthy living now.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • STRESS AT WORK – LEARNING TO LEAVE IT BEHIND
MARCH 27, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LOYALTY ONE, 351 KING STREET EAST
Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Find out more about the most common work stressors, how your boss may help or hinder you and some of the best ways to manage stress at work.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) – KNOW IT WHEN IT HAPPENS
JANUARY 31, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LI KA SHING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE (ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL), 209 VICTORIA ST
Women suffer more concussions than men in the sports that both play, with an injury rate 50 percent higher. Yet female concussion is vastly understudied.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • HEART HEALTH & BRAIN HEALTH – MORE CONNECTED THAN YOU THINK
DECEMBER 6, 2017 @ 6:30 PM
PURE FITNESS, 1 YORK ST.
What helps your heart can help your brain too. Following a heart-healthy lifestyle can lower your chances of having a stroke, and it can also make a big difference in your mental abilities as you age.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS
NOVEMBER 27, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
THE OMNI KING EDWARD HOTEL, 37 KING ST. E.
Conversation and Cocktail Reception with award-winning journalist, editor and author Tina Brown, and Indigo’s CEO Heather Reisman in support of Women's Brain Health Initiative.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • BE KIND TO YOURSELF – TAKE TIME TO RELAX
NOVEMBER 14, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
GARDINER MUSEUM, 111 QUEENS PARK
With all of life’s responsibilities, we forget that we need and deserve ‘down time’ and self-care. Hear about the benefits of art therapy on reducing your stress level and explore your creative side with clay.
2017 ROTARY TOAST TO WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
OCTOBER 26, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a fabulous evening of wine tasting, food pairings and live entertainment, including silent and live auctions in support of WBHI.
SHARON STONE HOSTS AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION FOR WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE
OCTOBER 18, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GAGOSIAN GALLERY, 456 N CAMDEN DR, BEVERLY HILLS
Celebrities and other powerful Hollywood names will gather at the elite Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills for a special event hosted by Sharon Stone, to raise awareness for Women’s Brain Health Initiative.
THE MINDFUL RUN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 @ 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
THE ADDISONS RESIDENCE, 456 WELLINGTON STREET WEST
On Thursday September 14th, Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s Young Person’s Cabinet (YPC) will join up with Lululemon for The Mindful Run, a charity event in support of Women’s Brain Health Initiative. Starting in a peaceful meditation, participants will move into…
UP IN SMOKE – MARIJUANA • THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UNCERTAIN
APRIL 18, 2017 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
NAVIGATOR LTD., 121 KING ST. W, SUITE 1810
UP IN SMOKE Marijuana: The Good, The Bad, & The Uncertain Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on the implications of legalizing marijuana. Listen to the experts describe the medical, legal, investor, political and business perspectives.
PUMP UP YOUR BRAIN
MARCH 30, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MEDCAN, 150 YORK ST., SUITE 1500
Exercise tones the legs, builds bigger biceps and strengthens the heart. But of all the body parts that benefit from a good workout, the brain may be the big winner.
Guest speakers: Jennifer Heisz and Tony Mark.
GET MORE FROM YOUR GLASS OF WINE
MARCH 2, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
THE SPOKE CLUB, 600 KING ST. WEST
Wine tasting and appreciation is a great way to connect with friends and family while learning about a topic that’s undeniably entertaining. Join us and Lifford Wines and get more from your glass of wine.
SLEEPING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP • THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING WELL RESTED WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SOHO HOUSE TORONTO
GUEST SPEAKER: DR. NASREEN KHATRI Rest well. We grow and repair cells at a faster rate while sleeping and neurons in the brain reconnect or make new connections, which
consolidates memory and improves focus. Sleep helps clean our brains of “garbage”, energizes you, and improves your mood and immune system.
SET YOUR BRAIN UP FOR SUCCESS • HOW TO ‘BUILD BETTER BUSINESS BRAINS’ USING THE SECRETS OF BRAIN SCIENCE
JANUARY 20, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
RBC, 200 BAY STREET, 40TH FLOOR, EXECUTIVE DINING AREA
GUEST SPEAKER: DR. BRYNN WINEGARD Your mind, use it or lose it. Mental exercise is just as critical as physical exercise in keeping your brain fit and healthy. Like your muscles, you have to exercise your brain or it shrinks.
IS YOGA BETTER FOR YOUR BRAIN THAN MORE RIGOROUS EXERCISE?
DECEMBER 6, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
VERITY, 111D QUEEN STREET EAST
GUEST SPEAKER: VITINA BLUMENTHAL
Stay calm, be smarter. Yoga’s breathing and meditative exercises aim at calming the mind and body and keep distracting thoughts away while you focus on your body, posture or breath. These processes translate beyond yoga practice when you try to perform mental tasks or day-to-day activities, allowing you to focus mental resources, process information quickly, more accurately and also learn, hold and update pieces of information more effectively.
MIND MATTERS • WOMEN, BRAIN HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY PANEL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 22, 2016 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THE FIFTH, 225 RICHMOND ST. W
Join three expert panelists as they weigh in on the importance of sex-based research, the impact of cognitive impairment on women’s lives and the use of technology to support cognitive vitality.
MILLENNIAL MINDS VS. BOOMER BRAINS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
NOVEMBER 17, 2016 @ 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE, 410 SHERBOURNE ST
GET YOUR BAND OUT OF THE BASEMENT & ROCK OUT LOUD FOR A GREAT CAUSE! A 10-WEEK MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA PRODUCED BY LEAGUE OF ROCK
HOW TO EAT HEALTHY OVER THE HOLIDAYS
NOVEMBER 15, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
BERKELEY FIELD HOUSE, 311 QUEEN ST. E.
GUEST SPEAKERS: RAN GOEL AND JOY McCARTHY Eat smart, think better. You are what you eat. You can keep your brain healthy by eating smart foods and eliminating harmful choices from your diet. The best way to keep your brain working the way you want is to eat right.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS
OCTOBER 25, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THE RITZ-CARLTON, 181 WELLINGTON ST. W.
Cocktail Reception with Author and Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Hear from Kim first hand about her devastating journey coping with her mother’s dementia.
HER GREY MATTER MATTERS • LIFE LESSONS FROM FASCINATING WOMEN
OCTOBER 18, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SPRING STUDIOS, 50 VARICK STREET
An exclusive evening of conversation, cocktails and canapés. Featuring: TINA BROWN, award-winning journalist, editor, and author.