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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20241202T200714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T143749Z UID:10004079-1740477600-1740481200@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 this online program. \nWe 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-4/2025-02-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:ISGW Online Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ConnectLearn-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20241120T194239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T194759Z UID:10003937-1740477600-1740484800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Computer Club - Basic Computer Skills DESCRIPTION:Join us\, in person at ISGW\, to learn basic computer skills that include: \n\nUsing the mouse and keyboard\nUsing and setting up an email account\nUsing Google docs\, sheets\, etc.\nUsing internet search engines to find information\n\nDuring the second hour of the session\, participants will learn computer skills related to applying for jobs\, including: \n\nHow to sign up to job boards\nHow to upload your resume\nApplying for jobs online\n\nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information\, or help to register\, contact Tarik at 519-836-2222\, ext. 227 or tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/computer-club-basic-compter-skills/2025-02-25/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Employment,ISGW In-Person Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NeedAJob-graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tarik Belmqaddem":MAILTO:tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20250128T150709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T142307Z UID:10004125-1740477600-1740484800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Cancelled - Tenant Rights and the Eviction Process DESCRIPTION:This session will include interpretation in Tigrinya. \nJoin us\, in-person at ISGW\, to learn about tenant rights and the eviction process with guest speaker Stephanie Clendenning\, Executive Director and Lawyer with the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nCommon eviction notices\nThe eviction process\nHearings\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Please note that we accept a maximum of 20 participants at this session. Participants MUST be registered in advance to attend. \nFor more information\, contact Nahom at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/tenant-rights-and-the-eviction-process/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20241202T192835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T143820Z UID:10003974-1740481200-1740484800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle at GPL Westminster Square Branch DESCRIPTION:English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are pleased to continue an in-person\, English Conversation Circle at the Guelph Public Library – Westminster Square Branch. \nJoin us at 100-31 Farley Drive Guelph ON N1L 0B7 \nView PDF flyer. \n\nDid you know that the Guelph Public Library is one of the oldest public libraries in Ontario? Over 1\,500 people use the library every day and check out over two million resources annually. Besides providing resources that enrich\, educate and entertain\, the library is dedicated to providing community gathering places that celebrate culture and local history. \n\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-at-gpl-westminster-square-branch-7/2025-02-25/ LOCATION:Guelph Public Library – Westminster Square Branch\, 100-31 Farley Drive\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1L 0B7\, Canada CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ConnectLearn-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20241202T193314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T141514Z UID:10003983-1740488400-1740493800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:ESL Literacy Circle DESCRIPTION:We start with ABC and 123 in this conversation circle.\nWould you like to practise the English alphabet and learn to write\, read and say new words in English? \nDuring this in-person session\, participants will learn English from the beginning. \n Clients who want to participate in this English Conversation Circle must be referred by one of  ISGW’s language assessors. \nFor more information\, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/esl-literacy-circle-2/2025-02-25/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ConnectLearn-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20250113T202430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T202728Z UID:10004113-1740499200-1740504600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Income Tax for Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Join us online using Zoom to learn about filing income tax in Canada with guest speaker Cindy Marlor\, Canada Revenue Agency / Government of Canada. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nCanada’s tax system\nCanada Child Benefit\, Child disability benefit\nGST/HST credit\nDisability tax credit\nCanada Carbon Rebate (CCR) (formerly known as Climate action incentive payment)\nCanada workers benefit\nCRA Tool and Resources\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, February 20.\nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Maryam at 519-836-2222\, ext. 233 or mkhademi@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/income-tax-for-newcomers-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Maryam Khademi":MAILTO:mkhademi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20250213T201916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T203344Z UID:10004148-1740502800-1740506400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:A provincial election has been called! Know your voting options! DESCRIPTION:Join us online using Zoom to learn how to exercise your right as New Canadian! \nDuring this session we will talk about: \n\nWhy it is important to vote\nHow to vote\nWhen to do it\n\nGuest speaker: Aria Zhuyun Song\, Public Engagement Liaison | Guelph\, Elections Ontario \nView PDF flyer. \n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.\nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/a-provincial-election-has-been-called-know-your-voting-options/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T042648 CREATED:20250114T165446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T161151Z UID:10004114-1740504600-1740508200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Grassroots Response Support for Ukrainains DESCRIPTION:This session will be presented in Ukrainian. \nJoin our SWIS team online \, using Zoom\, to learn about the Grassroots Response organization and how they can help Ukrainians in Guelph. \nWe will talk about: \n\nGet to know Grassroots Response in Guelph\nSupport available for Ukrainians\nHousing help\n\nView PDF flyer. \nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/grassroots-response-support-for-ukrainains/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SWIS-feature-graphic-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR