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tonyadams
on 11/19/24 6:01 pm
Topic: RE: Spring 2024 Clothing Exchange!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

This spring clothing swap sounds amazing! I look forward to participating and discovering new styles and connecting with the community at the East York Community Centre. This is definitely a fun way to update my spring wardrobe! bitlife

Mallory
on 10/5/24 8:18 pm, edited 10/5/24 8:19 pm - Toronto, Canada
Topic: Fall Clothing Exchange!!!

FALL CLOTHING EXCHANGE!!!

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

12 PM TO 5 PM

1081 1/2 PAPE AVENUE

EAST YORK COMMUNITY CENTRE

TORONTO, ONTARIO

CALL OR TEXT MALLORY AT 437-997-5412 IF QUESTIONS.

Clothing/Book Exchange Event Synopsis The clothing exchange is a bi-annual event held in May and November for women of all ages and sizes. Comprised mainly out of the plus-sized and weight loss surgery (WLS) communities, the clothing exchange enables larger women to meet and trade/donate items, thereby helping to offset the need to purchase new clothing, especially for those whom have had WLS and are losing weight rapidly. As plus-size clothing tends to be more expensive, this twice yearly event gives larger women the opportunity to: a) Recycle clothing that is no longer required or desired, b) Obtain newer items to update current wardrobe, without the pressure of salespeople, c) Provide a charitable service to the community by donating unclaimed items at the end of the event, d) Meet like-minded women and engage in companionship without distractions from regular day to day life. The Fall 2011 event was the first to incorporate book exchanging as well. Previously a separate event, it was determined that the same communities could meet to exchange books and literature at the same time. While the event is listed as an ?exchange?, in actually, there is no onus on anyone to bring clothing or books to ?trade?. Unlike a true exchange where an item is swapped for another like item, this event focuses more on the 3 R's of a green planet philosophy. This event has always been free to participants. Water and coffee, if available, is provided and sometimes light refreshments. Participants are welcome to bring healthy snacks to share if they wish, but again, there is no onus on anyone. This event is alcohol and drug-free. Women are asked to leave children, pets and husbands at home (with the exception of helping drop off or pick up bags) to enable privacy for the women who wish to try on clothing. Women are also asked to only bring CLEAN ITEMS IN GOOD REPAIR. Past events have proven to be well attended with the average number being around 20 women. This event was held annually but has since grown to bi-annually due to demand. Past donations have ranged from 3 to 32 large bags of clothing at the completion of event.

~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967

~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984

Canadianblues2000
on 8/8/24 9:37 am - Perth, ON
Topic: Forms

Hello,

it's been a long time since I have been in the forum 17 years to be exact but, I was wondering does anyone remember or have a link to the Out- of - Country OHIP forms I was looking into having a revision done, I don't remember what they are under, I found one form but, it says for refund which isn't the right form.

Thank you for any help you can provide me with,

Dannette

Freewheeler
on 6/14/24 5:19 pm
Topic: Can Anyone Recommend A Surgeon In The Toronto Area For A Panniculectomy?

Greetings,

I had the gastric sleeve a year ago and now I am looking to have a panniculectomy, which my doctor also recommends for health reasons - so OHIP should cover it.

However the surgeon that he referred me to - isn't seeing new patients right now, so I thought I would ask if anyone here can recommend a surgeon who did their panniculectomy.

I would greatly appreciate your help here.

Thank you.

A.

mike_ms
on 5/14/24 8:13 am, edited 5/16/24 4:50 pm
Topic: RE: Leg pain after surgery?

I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this pain post-surgery. Even though it's been a while since your post, it's not uncommon to have different aches as your body adjusts and heals. It could be something minor, like the way you've been moving or resting differently to avoid discomfort at the surgery site. However, it's essential to consider the possibility of blood clots, which can be a risk after any surgery. I hope you've already checked in with your doctor about this, but if not, it's a good idea to do so just to be safe. If you are looking for one, check this website: https://www.rosedalewellness.com/. I have had several therapeutic sessions there after my leg injury, and they were able to help me. Keeping up with gentle movements to help circulation and following your doctor's advice is critical. I hope everything turned out okay and you're feeling better now!

read this FREE EBOOK about carb cycling and it helped me lose weight.

mkaye
on 5/9/24 5:47 am - cedar rapids, IA
Topic: RE: Leg pain after surgery?

I have been dealing with the same problem, and chirotherautic messages helped me over come the pain

Mallory
on 5/5/24 1:45 pm - Toronto, Canada
Topic: RE: Spring 2024 Clothing Exchange!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

Thank you to all the ladies that came out, donated items and to the cost of the room, those that brought snacks and stayed and helped out afterwards with bagging up the leftovers! Congrats to our lucky 50/50 raffle winner!!!

SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 12TH, 2024 IS THE NEXT EXCHANGE!

~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967

~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984

Mallory
on 5/5/24 6:51 am - Toronto, Canada
Topic: RE: Spring 2024 Clothing Exchange!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

Today's the day!!!! See you there.

~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967

~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984

Mallory
on 4/26/24 5:23 pm - Toronto, Canada
Topic: RE: Spring 2024 Clothing Exchange!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967

~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984

Mallory
on 4/18/24 6:12 pm - Toronto, Canada
Topic: RE: Spring 2024 Clothing Exchange!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967

~ Acting My Shoe Size Since 1984

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