BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISGW - ECPv6.13.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISGW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://is-gw.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISGW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211444 CREATED:20230817T212104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T180611Z UID:10002213-1699351200-1699354800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:ESL Reading Club - Online DESCRIPTION:Join the ESL Reading Club to improve your reading skills by reading and discussing English newspaper and magazine articles. \nAdult language learners of all levels and ages are welcome to attend. We would love see you! \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information\, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n\n \n \n ESL Reading Club - Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*What is your status in Canada?*\n \n \n Permanent Resident\n \n \n \n Protected Person\n \n \n \n Refugee Claimant\n \n \n \n Canadian Citizen\n \n \n \n Other\n What is your English benchmark score?*This program is intended for participants with an English benchmark score of 6 or higher. Are you familiar with the online meeting platform Zoom?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Do you need assistance using Zoom?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Enter the first and last names of any additional members of your household who will be attending:Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone\, email and Zoom. I acknowledge that in attending ISGW’s online workshops\, my name and image may be visible to other ISGW clients\, volunteers and staff. Yes\, I consent.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/esl-reading-club-online-2/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:ISGW Online Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211444 CREATED:20231025T151222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T200214Z UID:10002353-1699353000-1699356600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Preparing for your Immigration and Refugee Board Hearing DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about: \n\nRefugee Determination Process\nPreparing your claim\nPreparing yourself\n\nView PDF flyer. \nGuest Speaker: Tony Van Giessen\, Operations and Program Manager\, COMPASS Refugee Centre\nTony has been working as a caseworker at the centre for seven years and has worked with hundreds of individuals making their way through the refugee claim process. He is a licenced paralegal and is proud to work towards making the experience of the refugee claim process as just and fair as possible for everyone. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, November 2. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Tram at 519-836-2222\, ext. 222 or tnguyen@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/preparing-for-your-immigration-and-refugee-board-hearing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211444 CREATED:20230830T200149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T180714Z UID:10002295-1699354800-1699360200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle for Arabic Speakers DESCRIPTION:English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. \nWe are pleased to have the Arab Women’s Society of Guelph (AWSOG) lead this in-person group. The Arab Women’s Society of Guelph believes that women are key players in achieving sustainable development\, which is why AWSOG tries to help newcomer and refugee women settle and adjust to their new life in Canada. Our motto: Strong Women\, Strong Family\, Strong Society. \nJoin us in person at ISGW for this session. \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information\, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/english-conversation-circle-for-arabic-speakers-3/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211444 CREATED:20230829T144713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T183317Z UID:10002327-1699362000-1699365600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Computer Club DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to improve your computer skills\, this is a great place to do that! Join us\, in person at ISGW\, to learn introductory computer skills such as: \n\nCreating a google account (Gmail)\nManaging email (subject\, CC\, BCC etc.)\nTypes of web browsers (Chrome\, Microsoft\, Edge\, Firefox\, etc.)\nTypes of search engines (Google\, Bing\, etc.)\nCreating bookmarks on web browsers\nHow to use Google drive\nTypes of word processors (Google Docs\, Microsoft Word\, etc.)\nTyping skills\nFeatures of Google Docs (font\, bullets)\n\n  \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/computer-club-2/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:ISGW In-Person Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211444 CREATED:20231026T201529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T132518Z UID:10002358-1699376400-1699380000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Guelph Transit Kids Ride for Free Program DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom to learn about the Kids Ride for Free program offered by Guelph Transit. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nWhat is the “Kids Ride for Free” program\nWho is offering it\nWho can apply/who is eligible\nHow to apply\nFees involved\nWho to contact for more information\nHow the SWIS team can help\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Batiseba at 519-831-1281 or bmebrahtu@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/guelph-transit-kids-ride-for-free-program/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Batiseba Mebrahtu":MAILTO:bmebrahtu@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR