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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T152729 CREATED:20260323T135224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133442Z UID:10004890-1777548600-1777554000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Cooking Circle - online DESCRIPTION:Newcomers can join us to practise listening and speaking skills in a safe\, encouraging and welcoming environment. \nThis English Conversation Circle takes place online using Zoom. Join us to explore new cuisines and learn new recipes from around the world while practising English listening and speaking skills. \n Please note that this ECC takes place every 2 weeks. \nView PDF flyer. \n\n Need help with technology? Let us know\, we can help! \n For more information\, contact Tarik at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or tBelmqaddem@is-gw.ca \n\n\n\n \n \n English Conversation Circles - Spring 2026\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 Select the English Conversation Circles you would like to attend:*\n \n Monday\, 10:00am - 12:00pm\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Monday\, 1:30pm - 2:30pm\, ONLINE\, using Zoom\n \n \n Tuesday\, 9:30am - 11:30am\, for seniors\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Wednesday\, 1:00pm - 2:30pm\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Thursday\, Cooking Circle\, 11:30am - 1:00pm\, ONLINE\, using Zoom\n \n \n Thursday\, 1:30pm - 2:30pm\, in person at ISGW\n If you are attending online\, have you used Zoom before?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n What is your English level?*\n \n \n Beginner\n \n \n \n Intermediate\n \n \n \n Advanced\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.Photo Consent*By clicking the box above\, I understand that photos of the group may be taken and I acknowledge that these photos may be used online or in print to promote ISGW and its programs. ISGW will not identify participants by name in any usage.\n \n \n Yes\, I consent.\n CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/cooking-circle-online/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles,ISGW Online Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ConnectLearn-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tarik Belmqaddem":MAILTO:tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T152729 CREATED:20260217T185748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T151519Z UID:10004755-1777552200-1777563000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Distract Me Not: Tigrinya DESCRIPTION:Some scams are easy to spot\, and some are not!\nLearn to be Scam Smart\, join us in person at ISGW to learn how to protect yourself and your family from fraud\, scams and crime. This important information session will be presented by Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington\, Guelph Police Service and Victim Services Guelph Wellington. \nDuring this session\, we will talk about: \n\nTypes of common fraud and scams\nDistraction crime\nHow to stop a scam\nWhere to get help\n\nView PDF flyer:     English     Tigrinya \n\n This session will be presented with interpretation in Tigrinya. \n Space is limited. Please register in advance to reserve your spot. \n For more information and to register\, contact Tarik at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n Distract Me Not - Tigrinya\n Please let us know you plan to attend by filling this form. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n What is your immigration status?*\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 Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone and/or email. Yes\, I consent.Photo ConsentBy clicking the box below\, I understand that photos of the group may be taken and I acknowledge that these photos may be used online or in print to promote ISGW and its programs. ISGW will not identify participants by name in any usage. Yes\, I consent.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/distract-me-not-tigrinya/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/InPersonWorkshop-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tarik Belmqaddem":MAILTO:tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260421T152729 CREATED:20260420T184850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T131342Z UID:10004918-1777566600-1777570200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Academic Transition Program (ATP)\, University of Guelph DESCRIPTION:The Academic Transition Program (ATP) at the University of Guelph is a supportive pathway designed to help mature and non-traditional learners prepare for successful university study and transition confidently into a degree program. \nAbout the program: \n\nAlternative pathway to university for mature and non-traditional students who may not meet traditional admission requirements\nBuild essential academic skills such as writing\, critical thinking\, research\, and study strategies\nSupportive learning environment designed to increase confidence and readiness for university-level courses\nGuidance and advising to help plan your degree pathway and navigate university systems\nPreparation for successful transition into undergraduate study and long-term academic success for Bachelor of Arts\n\nJoin us in person at ISGW to learn about the program with guest speaker: Funmi Ogunbi\, Academic Transition Program Developer\, University of Guelph. \nView PDF flyer. \n\n You must register in advance to attend the session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n SWIS Youth Chat - Academic Transition Program at U of G\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 immigration status?*\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 Which school do you attend?*\n \n \n Bishop Macdonell\n \n \n \n Centennial\n \n \n \n Guelph CVI\n \n \n \n John F. Ross\n \n \n \n Our Lady of Lourdes\n \n \n \n St. James\n \n \n \n Not attending school\n \n \n \n Other\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation is available\, based on need. Please let us know your language.Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone and/or email. Yes\, I consent.Photo Consent*By clicking the box below\, I understand that photos of the group may be taken and I acknowledge that these photos may be used online or in print to promote ISGW and its programs. ISGW will not identify participants by name in any usage. Yes\, I consent.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-academic-transition-program-atp-university-of-guelph/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/YouthChat-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR