Turkish Community Centre

Women’s Health in Midlife
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
Prof. Dr. Nida Bayık is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 25 years of professional experience. Throughout her career, she has approached women’s health not only as a medical field, but also as a holistic area that includes physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
She focuses on evidence-based, up-to-date treatment approaches aimed at improving women’s quality of life. She is recognized for her pioneering and innovative work, particularly in the areas of gynecologic aesthetics, functional gynecology, endoscopy, and urogynecology. She is also a certified physician in medical aesthetics in Türkiye and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in medical aesthetics at a state university in Italy.
As the founder and president of the Jinkoz Association (Gynecological Cosmetology and Pelvic Reconstruction Association), she organizes physician trainings, scientific meetings, and awareness initiatives in the field of women’s health.
Prof. Dr. Bayık continues her academic work as a professor at Nişantaşı University Faculty of Medicine. In addition to serving as Head of the Department of Surgical Sciences, she teaches medical students.
She is committed to providing scientific guidance so that women can live healthy, strong lives and feel at peace with their bodies.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86036417756

Ontario's Job Market Today
2026-05-03 02:00 - 16:00
In our free seminar, speaker Esin Turhan will share insights on the 2026 job market, current employment trends, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market. Light refreshments will be provided, and participants who bring their resumes will also have them reviewed.
Esin Turhan is a Toronto-based career coach with a Master’s in International Development. She specializes in upskilling programs that support newcomers and job seekers in navigating the Canadian labour market and career pivots. Through her company, First Sight Canada, she provides 1:1 coaching while working closely with corporate partners in tech and finance to advance workforce development through career-focused volunteering and inclusive hiring initiatives. She has led over 100 job search and career development sessions, connecting talent with industry.
JIAS Toronto will have an information desk at the seminar.

Energy Saving Workshop with Bill Reading
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:00
Kambo Energy Group’s Empower Me® program is Canada’s only energy education initiative created for and delivered by the diverse, multilingual communities it serves. This multi-award-winning program breaks language and trust barriers by engaging communities in program design and delivery, creating opportunities to co-develop tailored solutions that benefit communities and funders alike. For 13 years, Empower Me has been connecting underserved households across BC, Alberta, and Washington State with essential energy and utility information.
The free workshop will offer residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area practical tips for living more efficiently and sustainably, helping them reduce energy use at home and lower their monthly bills.
