Monday, September 21, 2026

Capillary Wave Community for Women Sept 22, 2026

Hey everyone,

We are absolute pros at meeting deadlines. If a boss, a client, or a family member needs something from us by Friday at 5:00 PM, we will bend over backward, sacrifice sleep, and pull off a miracle to make it happen. But when it comes to our own physical and mental health? That’s always the deadline we push back. Next week. Next month. When things calm down.

So, when is enough actually enough? Is it when the mental weight gets so heavy that you completely break down because you’ve been carrying it all by yourself for way too long? Or is it when your body finally forces the issue—when physical symptoms kick in, and you end up needing actual medical attention just to function?

I’ve seen both, and I’ve experienced both. The hard truth is that neither of those should be our breaking point. The real trick—the hardest part of all of this—is learning how to catch it before the crash. It's paying attention to your mind, body, and soul early enough to actually take care of yourself instead of driving yourself into the ground.

Tuesday Morning Conversations & Connections~https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/capillary-wave-fro-women-tuesday-morning-in-person-peer-to-peer-support-group

Tuesday Evening Conversation & Connections~https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/womens-group-tuesdays--2025 (This week we are having a guest speaker - Ashliegh Worley, Acupuncturist - After we meet with her, we will continue with our regular space.)

Capillary Wave Community for Women Free Membership~https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/capillary-wave-community-for-women-membership

ANNOUNCEMENTS~

This Thursday is our 2nd Annual StandUp for Mental Health Comedy Show! We still have tickets for sale and we are asking you to help us fulfill our goal by selling out the show.

These fundraisers help cover the cost of providing therapy to individuals in our community who may not have the means to pay out of pocket for mental health care. We have a fantastic lineup of Canadian Comedians, spots for open mic, and a silent auction with some amazing prizes to be won! Please,don't miss a fun night out while supporting our community!!

Get your tickets here:https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2nd-annual-stand-up-for-mental-health

September 27 - Walk to the Lighthouse - Joseph Brant Hospital Parking Lot near the beach. Event begins at 12:30. There will be a kids' zone, a merchandise table, a 50/50 draw, a silent auction, and food/refreshment tables. The 5KM walk to the lighthouse begins at 2:30 pm. Hope to see you there! More information is in the attachment below.

AI Made Easy : Practical digital skills Workshop! September 30, 5:30pm-6:30pm - 901 Guelph Line.

Demystifying technology so you can live safer, easier and more connected! Our presenter, Rahual Arora is an AI and Automation professional who helps people understand and use artificial intelligence in practical everyday ways. His work focuses on AI adoption, training, and making technology easier to understand.

For registration~https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ai-made-easy-practical-digital-skills-for-seniors

In closing...

If you're tired of running on empty and waiting for a breakdown to treat your health like a priority, come sit with us. Taking that first step to join the conversation is how we start catching ourselves before we fall.

Hope to see you there,

Tanya

Gratefully,

Tanya Borges

Executive Coordinator

Capillary Wave Community

www.capillarywave.org I 905-630-2799

Click here to book a meeting

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Walk To Lighthouse-Mental Health and Addictions-Sept 27

Circle for Healing Returns in Burlington-WhiteEagle Stonefish (Highly Recommended)

We are back with the Talking Circle on Tuesday, September 15th! 

Please come and check us out

"Everyone is Welcomed" who is 18+
 This Circle is growing and we are navigating towards a community that is healed and strong. I am so grateful for the like-minded people who are going boldly forward towards a future that is bright and crisp with Intentional Living! 

Saturday, September 19, 2026

CMHA Halton-Exciting Changes Are Coming to Peer Services This Fall

Hello Peer Community,

We have some exciting changes coming to Peer Services this fall!

Earlier this summer, we asked for your feedback about your experiences with Peer Services, what you value about the program, and what you would like to see in the future. We listened. Our Peer team has been busy planning throughout the summer, and your feedback is helping shape the next chapter of Peer Services.

You told us that connection and belonging matter, and that you value having different ways to participate. We heard interest in a combination of drop-in groups and structured workshops, continued access to virtual programming, some opportunities for in-person participation, and practical topics that support recovery, relationships, and wellbeing. We also heard that accessibility, flexible scheduling, creative programming, breathwork, and clear information about available programs are important to you.

What's coming this fall?

Beginning in October, we will be transitioning our group programming to a Recovery College model. Recovery College is an evidenced-based model that builds on many of the things you already value about Peer Services - connection, lived experience, hope, learning from one another and personal recovery - while creating more opportunities to learn, develop skills and explore topics that matter to you.

Our Fall offerings will include:

DBT 101
Boundaries 101
6-Week Healthy Boundaries
Land-Based Healing, in partnership with Grandmother's Voice
Nurturing Art
CHIME
Just Breathe – Virtual
Just Breathe – In-Person at Burlington Library

Many offerings will continue to be drop-in, while others will require registration and delivered in-person. We will also be introducing a new online registration process for our registered workshops and courses. Don't worry - we'll show you how it works!

September will look a little different

September will be our transition month, which means the schedule will look a little different from what you're used to. We've attached the September calendar to this email so you can see what's happening throughout the month.

We have created multiple drop-in opportunities in September where you can learn more about:

What is Recovery College? What's changing? What's staying the same? What programs are coming this fall? How will registration work?

You'll have several opportunities to meet with us, ask questions and get comfortable with the new model before the first Recovery College semester begins in October.

You'll also continue to see familiar opportunities for connection throughout September, including Just Breathe, Nurturing Art, Conversations and CHIME.

And we need your help with one more thing...

As the program evolves, we think it's also time to revisit what we call it.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be asking the Peer Community to help us choose a new name for the program - one that reflects recovery, learning, connection and the important role of lived experience.

We'll be sharing some potential names and inviting you to tell us what you think, so stay tuned!

Most importantly, while some things are changing, the connection and community at the heart of Peer Services are not going away. We're building on them. Your feedback is helping us create a program that offers different ways to connect, learn, build skills and support your own recovery journey.

Please take a look at the attached September calendar, and watch for more information throughout the month about our Fall Recovery College offerings, registration, in-person opportunities and the new program name.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your experiences and ideas with us this summer. We're looking forward to showing you what we've been working on and continuing to build the next chapter together.

Warmly,
The Peer Services Team

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