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:20260514T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T060624 CREATED:20260323T135224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133442Z UID:10004891-1778758200-1778763600@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/2026-05-14/ 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:20260514T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T153000 DTSTAMP:20260514T060624 CREATED:20260217T190929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191113Z UID:10004756-1778761800-1778772600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Distract Me Not 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. \nThis project was funded by a grant from The Guelph Community Foundation. \n\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\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/ 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:20260514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T173000 DTSTAMP:20260514T060624 CREATED:20260424T184042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T193040Z UID:10004921-1778776200-1778779800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange DESCRIPTION:The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) is a six-week program that offers youth ages 16-17 the opportunity to gain paid work experience\, practise their second official language skills\, and discover another community within Canada. \nJoin us in person at ISGW to talk about: \n\nEligibility and advantages of participation\nProgram fee\n\nGuest speaker: Aven LeBlanc\, YMCA Local Coordinator \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 Eyerusalem 519-831-1281 or emenkir@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n SWIS Youth Chat - May sessions\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 Which session(s) will you attend?*\n \n May 14 - YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange\n \n \n May 21 - Youth Summer Programs and Activities\n Select AllDo 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-ymca-summer-work-student-exchange/ 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="Elilta Habte":MAILTO:ehabte@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T173000 DTSTAMP:20260514T060624 CREATED:20260501T173452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T174659Z UID:10004928-1778776200-1778779800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Using CanAvenue to Practise English DESCRIPTION:Join us online using Zoom\, to learn and ask questions about CanAvenue – a website that can be used to practice English while waiting for an in-person ESL/LINC class. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nWhat is CanAvenue?\nHow to create an account\nHow to use CanAvenue to practise English\nDemonstration of specific modules on the site\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by May 11. \n Need help with technology? Let us know\, we can help! \n For more information\, contact Lulia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 223 or lisaias@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/using-canavenue-to-practise-english-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/OnlineWorkshop-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lulia Isaias":MAILTO:lisaias@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260514T060624 CREATED:20260427T135121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175305Z UID:10004923-1778778000-1778783400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Summer Camps and Activities for Families in Guelph DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team\, online using Zoom\, to learn about the summer camps and activities\navailable for children in your area. \nWe will talk about: \n\nThe benefits of attending camp for children\nHow to find and choose a camp for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n Need help with technology? Let us know\, we can help! \n For more information please contact Asmait at 226-821-4454 or aafewerki@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n Summer Camps and Activities for Families in Guelph\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*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 Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n 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/summer-camps-and-activities-for-families-in-guelph-3/ 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="Asmait Afewerqi":MAILTO:aafewerqi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR