As the days get shorter and schedules get fuller, your wellbeing matters more than ever.
November often brings a shift like darker mornings and the first whispers of … holiday pressure. It's easy to let yourself slip when life feels overwhelming.
This month, we're offering free programs designed to help you build resilience, reduce stress and create habits that will carry you through the season with more energy and ease.
Do you want to move more, sleep better, manage stress or support your family's wellbeing? If you answered yes to any of these, we have practical, proven strategies to share.
VIEW ALL 40+ PROGRAMS WITH FULL DATES & LOCATIONS IN OUR COMPLETE SCHEDULE → Click here.
Some November Program Highlights:
MENTAL WELLNESS:
How to Speak Assertively (4-week program)
Learn to express your needs and opinions with confidence and respect. Build skills like active listening, saying no, and making clear requests.
Tuesdays, Nov. 18 to Dec. 9
10:00 - noon
Keshen Goodman Public Library
Register here for How to Speak Assertively
Exploring Emotions (4-week program)
Understand your emotions and how they affect your thoughts and actions. Learn simple ways to recognize and respond to emotions in healthy, effective ways.
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to 26
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dartmouth Community Health Team
Register here for Exploring Emotions
Take Charge of Your Stress (4-week program)
Stress is part of life, but it doesn’t have to control it. Learn how stress affects your health and practice skills to reduce it. Explore what triggers your stress and find strategies that work for you.
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to 26
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Halifax Community Health Team
Register here for Take Charge of Your Stress
HEALTHY EATING:
Making Peace with Food (2-week program)
Let go of restrictive diets and learn a kinder approach to eating. Explore how emotions and thoughts affect your eating habits and build awareness of hunger and fullness cues.
Wednesdays, Nov. 12 and 19
10:00 - Noon
Chebucto Family Centre
Tuesdays, Nov. 18 and 25
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Woodlawn Public Library
Register here for Making Peace with Food
Mediterranean-Inspired Eating
Want to lower your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and diabetes? Learn how the Mediterranean way of eating can improve your health.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Centre
Monday, Nov. 10
1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Dartmouth Community Health Team
Wednesday, Nov. 19
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Bethany United Church
Wednesday. Nov. 19
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bedford/Sackville Community Health Team
Register here for Mediterranean-Inspired Eating
Understanding Food Labels
Make sense of nutrition labels! Learn what the numbers mean, practice with real food packages, and focus on what matters for your health.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Woodlawn Public Library
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Sackville Public Library
Register here for Understanding Food Labels
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Ready Set Move (4-week program)
Discover easy ways to bring more movement into your day. Learn about cardio, strength, stretching and balance while building an action plan that keeps you motivated.
Wednesdays, Nov. 12 to Dec. 3
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Halifax Community Health Team
Register here for Ready, Set, Move
Balance Basics (2-week program)
Feel steadier and more confident on your feet. Learn simple balance and strength exercises and strategies to prevent falls and build confidence moving through daily life.
Fridays, Nov. 7 and 14
10:00 – noon
Harrietsfield Williamswood Community Centre
Thursdays, Nov. 13 and 20
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Sackville Heights Community Centre
Register here for Balance Basics
REDUCING HEALTH RISKS:
Building Better Sleep
Good sleep supports every part of your health. Learn why sleep matters, what affects it, and take away simple, practical tips to rest better and wake up refreshed.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Woodlawn Public Library
Friday, Nov. 7
10:00 – Noon
Salvation Army Fairview
Register here for Building Better Sleep
PARENTING:
My Child is Anxious. Should I Worry? (2-week program)
Learn how to spot early signs of anxiety in your child and gain skills to help them manage everyday worries. For parents and caregivers of children up to 12 years old.
Thursdays, Nov. 20 and 27
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cole Harbour Public Library
Register here for My Child is Anxious. Should I Worry?
📋 View our complete program schedule and detailed descriptions in our full flyer here.
💡 WHY NOVEMBER IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The weeks between now and the holidays are precious. By starting now, you're giving yourself the gift of preparation to build the skills and routines to help you navigate the months ahead with more confidence and less overwhelm.
Our programs are completely free, welcoming and designed for real people with real lives. You'll find practical tools you can use immediately, plus the support of others who understand what you're going through.
Space is limited – register now to secure your spot.
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