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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20230222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230208T203345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T203629Z UID:10001718-1677063600-1677067200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Tax Benefits and Credits for Seniors and Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, with guest speaker Munishi Desai\, CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer to learn about: \n\nHow do you get benefits and credits?\nWhat could you get?\n\nGST/HST\nAge Amount\nPension Income Splitting\nDisability Tax Credit (DTC)\nCanada Caregiver Credit\nHome Accessibility Tax Credit\nMedical Expenses\n\n\nCRA Services\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, February 20 and be sure to fill 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\, 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/tax-benefits-and-credits-for-seniors-and-caregivers/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230201T193535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T193811Z UID:10001713-1676997000-1677002400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Income Tax for Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Join us online using Zoom to learn about filing income tax in Canada with Munishi Desai\, CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer\, 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\nClimate Action Incentive payments\nCanada workers benefit\nCRA tools and resources\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, February 16. \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 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/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Maryam Khademi":MAILTO:mkhademi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230217T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230209T222628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T223623Z UID:10001719-1676628000-1676631600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom for this session with Said Nixon Bangura from Catholic Crosscultural Services to discuss: \n\nOverview of Group5 Sponsorship\nOverview of Community Sponsorship\nDifferences between G5 and CS\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Tuesday\, February 14 and be sure to fill the interpretation section of the 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\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n\n \n \n Refugee Sponsorship Training - online\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n What is your immigration status?(Required)\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 Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n Would you like to attend but don't have a laptop or tablet?(Required)ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending this session.\n \n \n Yes\, please contact me about this.\n \n \n \n No\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Consent(Required) Yes\, I 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.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/refugee-sponsorship-training-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Refugee Sponsorship Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230120T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T190253Z UID:10001703-1676458800-1676462400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Understanding Mental Illness DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to hear guest speaker\, Emillie Nguyen from Hong Fook Mental Health Association\, discuss: \n\nWhat’s normal\, what’s not\nUnderstanding stigma\nResources in Guelph\, Wellington and Dufferin\n\nEmillie Nguyen has been a mental health worker at Hong Fook MHA for almost 2 decades. Her interests include cultural mental health and a passion to share her knowledge. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, February 10. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/understanding-mental-illness/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230125T204000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T204253Z UID:10001707-1676455200-1676458800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Income Tax (in Tigrinya) DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Tigrinya** \nJoin us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about filing income tax in Canada. Discussion topics include: \n\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)\nInformation/documents needed to file your income tax\nExpenses\, credits and deductions\nBenefits\n\nView PDF flyer. \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 Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/income-tax-in-tigrinya/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230203T204059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T204245Z UID:10001714-1675947600-1675951200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Work Permit for Refugee Claimant or Convention Refugee Applying or Extending online DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, for a live portal walkthrough on IRCC My Account/GCKey and to learn: \n\nIf you eligible to apply\nWhere to find a document checklist\nHow to fill the application\nHow to submit your application and supporting documents\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, February 6. \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/work-permit-for-refugee-claimant-or-convention-refugee-applying-or-extending-online/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230201T173429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T173855Z UID:10001710-1675791000-1675798200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Declaración de Impuestos DESCRIPTION:¡Queremos que las declaraciónes de impuestos sean más fáciles para ustedes!\n¡Ven y aprende sobre tus IMPUESTOS individuales!\n⇒ ¿Qué tipo de información necesitaría?\n⇒ ¿Dónde puedo hacer mi declaración de impuestos gratis?\n⇒ ¿Qué tipo de gastos son deducibles y cuáles no?\n⇒ ¿Qué tipo de deducciones y créditos fiscales puedo esperar y cómo funcionan? \nPresentadora: Patricia Wohleser\, CPA\, CA\, Director WCO Chartered Professional Accountants \nView PDF flyer. \n¿Quiere unirse a la sesión pero no tiene un dispositivo electrónico?\n¿Necesita ayuda con ZOOM? Díganos y nosotros le podemos ayudar. \nPor favor contactar a Cynthia a cmora@is-gw.ca\, 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/declaracion-de-impuestos/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230119T222237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T222435Z UID:10001699-1675245600-1675251000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Invite Your Family to Visit Canada DESCRIPTION:Join us online to learn and ask questions about How to Invite Your Family to Visit Canada.\nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nSuper visa: eligibility and requirements\nVisitor’s visa\nHow to apply\nLetter of Invitation\nIRCC My Account\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, January 27. \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 Kathy at 519-836-2222\, ext. 239 or kzhao@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-invite-your-family-to-visit-canada/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Zhao":MAILTO:kzhao@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221214T224232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T224427Z UID:10001672-1674815400-1674820800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Disease: Services and Support DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Mandarin. ** \nJoin us online\, using Zoom\, to learn and ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease with our guest speaker: Robin Smart\, Public Education Coordinator\, Alzheimer Society Waterloo-Wellington. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nWhat is Alzheimer’s?\nSymptoms of the disease\nServices/support for patients and families\n\nView PDF flyer. \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 Kathy at 519-836-2222\, ext. 239 or kzhao@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/alzheimers-disease-services-and-support/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Zhao":MAILTO:kzhao@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230103T165326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T154657Z UID:10001679-1674666000-1674669600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Establishing Your Career in Canada DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Ukrainian. ** \nJoin us online\, using Zoom with guest speakers Cindy Winkup and Poli Proenza\, Employment Advisors at Lutherwood in the Newcomer Career Support program. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nHere in Canada\, now what?\nJob search readiness – Where are you at?\nRegulated vs. unregulated professions\nCredential assessments\nPathways for professionals\nEmployment programs\n\nView PDF flyer. \nAbout our speakers: \nCindy Winkup is an Employment Advisor at Lutherwood in the Newcomer Career Support (NCS) program. She has over 20 years of experience working in the non-profit sector with almost 10 in settlement services in language and employment programs for newcomers to Canada. Cindy is highly experienced in assessing client’s needs\, assisting them in short and long-term career planning as well as helping with resume development\, finding job leads and preparing for interviews. Cindy is passionate about helping her clients succeed and takes great joy in seeing them realize their goals. \nPoli Proenza is an Employment Advisor at Lutherwood in the Newcomer Career Support program. She has over 10 years of experience in the settlement and employment sectors. In her current role\, she assists newcomers and internationally trained professionals with career planning\, job search readiness skills and strategies\, writing resumes\, preparing for job interviews\, and developing effective self-marketing tools. \n  \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information about this session\, contact Lulia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or Lisaias@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/establishing-your-career-in-canada/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Lulia Isaias":MAILTO:lisaias@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20230110T181355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T181636Z UID:10001696-1673976600-1673982000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Public Pensions: CPP\, OAS\, CPP Disability Benefit DESCRIPTION:For this online workshop we’re pleased to have a guest speaker from Service Canada join us to talk\nabout the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)\, Old Age Security (OAS) and CPP Disability Benefit. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nWhat are these benefits and who can apply?\nHow to apply\nPlanning for the future\n\nBring your questions! \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, January 12. \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 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/public-pensions-cpp-oas-cpp-disability-benefit/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221216T210525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T221851Z UID:10001677-1673604000-1673607600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:New Government Benefits: Housing/Dental DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Tigrinya. ** \nJoin us online\, using Zoom to learn about the Canada Housing Benefit for renters and the Canada Dental\nBenefit for children under 12 years of age. \nAt this session\, we will discuss: \n\nWho is eligible\nDocuments and information needed to apply\nHow to apply and where to get help\n\nView PDF flyer. \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 Lulia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 223 or lisaias@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/new-government-benefits-housing-dental/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Lulia Isaias":MAILTO:lisaias@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221129T195919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T191955Z UID:10001516-1673456400-1673460000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:*Cancelled* IRCC Portal - How to Use It DESCRIPTION:** Today’s workshop has been cancelled.** \nYour account lets you start\, submit\, and pay for an application\, get messages related to your application\, check the status of your application and update your information. \nIn this session (session 2) we will learn: \n\nHow to extend your Work Permit\nHow to create an IRCC e-payment account\nWhat can be paid from the IRCC e-payment account\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to fill in the interpretation question on 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\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or nkuchka@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/ircc-portal-how-to-use-it-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221124T162418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T162723Z UID:10001511-1671195600-1671199200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health for Seniors DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to hear guest speaker\, Emillie Nguyen from Hong Fook Mental Health Association\, discuss: \n\nCommon issues among seniors\nExpectations vs. Aspirations\nSelf Care vs. Self Help\n\nEmillie Nguyen has been a mental health worker at Hong Fook MHA for almost 2 decades. Her interests include cultural mental health and a passion to share her knowledge. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, December 12.\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 URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/mental-health-for-seniors/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221129T201249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T201625Z UID:10001517-1671184800-1671188400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom or in-person (maximum 10 participants) for this session. \nSaid Nixon Bangura will be with us to present: \n\nEligibility and requirements\nHow to fill the forms\nQ & A\n\nOne-on-one appointments for form review are available by appointment. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Tuesday\, December 13. \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 Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n\n \n \n Refugee Sponsorship Training - online\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n What is your immigration status?(Required)\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 Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n Would you like to attend but don't have a laptop or tablet?(Required)ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending this session.\n \n \n Yes\, please contact me about this.\n \n \n \n No\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Consent(Required) Yes\, I 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.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/refugee-sponsorship-training-12/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Refugee Sponsorship Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221129T194648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T213036Z UID:10001515-1671037200-1671040800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:IRCC Portal - How to Use It DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, for 2 sessions to learn about using the IRCC Portal. \nYour account lets you start\, submit\, and pay for an application\, get messages related to your application\, check the status of your application and update your information. \nIn session 1 we will learn: \n\nHow to create an IRCC account\nHow to check your application status\nHow to complete IRCC webform\nHow to change your address\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to fill in the interpretation question on the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nSession 2 will take place on Wednesday\, January 11\, 2023. It will be online\, using Zoom\, from 5:00pm-6:00pm. \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or nkuchka@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/ircc-portal-how-to-use-it/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221124T165657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T170504Z UID:10001512-1670936400-1670940000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Navigating Health Care Services in Guelph DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Mandarin. ** \nJoin us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about accessing local health care services when you don’t have a family doctor.\nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nHealth Connect Ontario\nInterpretation services\nWalk-in clinics\nWhen to go to the hospital\n\nView PDF flyer. \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 Kathy at 519-836-2222\, ext. 239 or kzhao@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/navigating-health-care-services-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Zhao":MAILTO:kzhao@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221129T193402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T212713Z UID:10001514-1670434200-1670437800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Travel Outside Canada DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about traveling abroad for the holidays? For March break?\nIf you are\, this online session is for you!\nParticipants will learn about: \n\nRequirements to travel outside of Canada\nHow to renew or ask for a new Permanent Resident card\nHow to apply for a Travel Document\nPermanent Resident Travel Documents (Permanent Resident abroad)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, December 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 Cynthia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-to-travel-outside-canada/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221124T194037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T200107Z UID:10001513-1670344200-1670349600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Applying for Canadian Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn and ask questions about applying for Canadian citizenship. Discussion topics will include: \n\nSteps to apply\nEligibility criteria\nRequired documents\nCitizenship test and ceremony\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, December 1.\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 Maryam at 519-836-2222\, ext. 233 or mkhademi@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/applying-for-canadian-citizenship/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Maryam Khademi":MAILTO:mkhademi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221021T194030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T194421Z UID:10001500-1668533400-1668537000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Child Care and Child Care Subsidy DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants will learn about the different child care services available in Guelph and how to access the Child Care Subsidy through Wellington County. \nGuest Speakers: \nTrish McComb\, Manager of Child Care Subsidy\, Children’s Early Years Division\, County of Wellington \nJacqueline Blundell\, EarlyON Programme Supervisor\, EarlyON Centre – Shelldale Family Gateway \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, November 9.\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 Cynthia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/child-care-and-child-care-subsidy/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20221019T181804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T182026Z UID:10001499-1667905200-1667908800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Holistic Health - Mental Health for All DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear guest speaker\, Emillie Nguyen from Hong Fook Mental Health Association\, discuss: \n\nWhat is holistic health?\nWhat are the social and economic factors that influence people’s health?\nWhat are the similarities/differences between mental health and physical health?\n\nView PDF flyer. \nEmillie Nguyen has been a mental health worker at Hong Fook MHA for almost 2 decades. Her interests include cultural mental health and a passion to share her knowledge. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, 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 URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/holistic-health-mental-health-for-all/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220812T134836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T135253Z UID:10001372-1663758000-1663761600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Preparing for Your Refugee and Immigration Board of Canada Hearing DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about: \n\nRefugee Determination Process\nPreparing your claim\nPreparing yourself\n\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. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, September 16.\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 \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/preparing-for-your-refugee-and-immigration-board-of-canada-hearing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220817T145726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T152451Z UID:10001376-1663255800-1663259400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Tenant Rights and Responsibilities DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about Tenant Rights and Responsibilities with our guest speaker\nBritney Rodgers from Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County.\nDiscussion topics include: \n\nLease agreement and its importance\nHow to deal with conflict with landlord / another tenant\nCost of repairs\nEviction\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, September 12.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom?\nLet us know\, we can help! \nPlease register in advance. \nFor more information\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/tenant-rights-and-responsibilities/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220908T124500 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220823T191945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T193451Z UID:10001380-1662638400-1662641100@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom to learn about Mental Health from our guest speaker: Eden Mebrahtu\, Registered Psychotherapist\, Educator and Life Coach. This workshop will be presented in Tigrinya. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nWhat is mental health?\nStress: meaning and signs\nHow to improve our mental well-being\nQ & A\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, September 5.\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 Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/mental-health/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220727T192120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T150841Z UID:10000990-1660831200-1660836600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Scams DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about different types of scams\, how to recognize them and crime reporting. Bring your questions! \nWe’re pleased to have guest speakers: \nBrooke Drake\, Detective Constable #1014\, Investigative Services\, Fraud Unit\, Guelph Police Service\nand Sarah Bowers-Peter\, Program Coordinator\, Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, August 15.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom?\nLet us know\, we can help! \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/protecting-yourself-from-fraud-and-scams/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220704T173426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T173955Z UID:10001347-1658412000-1658417400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting with Your Child DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about Connecting with Your Child. This session will be presented by Wafa BenMahmoud\, child and youth care practitioner\, community activist and founder/coordinator of Matab for Empowering Youth. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nhaving difficult conversations with children/youth\nstereotypes/stigma around difficult conversations\ntraditional male/female roles and navigating different cultures at home and outside\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, July 18.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom?\nLet us know\, we can help! \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nFor more information contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-with-your-child/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220704T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T192345Z UID:10001345-1657879200-1657882800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:During this online session\, Said Nixon Bangura from Catholic Crosscultural Services\, Refugee Sponsorship Training Program will present: \n\nan overveiw of the sponsorship process\neligibility and requirements\nfilling the forms\n\nOne-on-one appointments for form review are available by appointment. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Tuesday\, July 12.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom?\nLet us know\, we can help! \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nFor more information contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/refugee-sponsorship-training-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220704T170600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T192300Z UID:10001346-1657807200-1657812600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Parental Self-Care DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about Parental Self-Care. This session will be presented by Wafa BenMahmoud\, child and youth care practitioner\, community activist and founder/coordinator of Matab for Empowering Youth. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nWhat is Self-Care?\nWhy Self-Care is important for everyone\, especially parents/caregivers.\nSelf-Care tips and ideas for parents/caregivers\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, July 11.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom?\nLet us know\, we can help! \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nFor more information contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/parental-self-care/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220628T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220608T161424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T162302Z UID:10001320-1656439200-1656444600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Managing Your Money Before It Manages You! DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn and ask questions about Financial Goal Setting with our guest speaker: Robbie Shifman\, MA.\, Community Outreach Manager from Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada. Learn about managing your money before it manages you! \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nSMART financial goal setting\nCreating and maintaining a budget\nStrategies for building savings\nCredit reports and scores\n\nView PDF flyer. \nTo register\, please fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Jenny at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or jsantos@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/managing-your-money/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T072644 CREATED:20220531T183852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T191401Z UID:10001310-1656000000-1656003600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Get to Know Guelph Public Library DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the programs and services that are offered by the library. We’re pleased to have guest speaker Jen Lisso joining us. She is a Digital Services Librarian at Guelph Public Library. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nLibrary card registration\nSchool\, language and recreational resources for students and families\nSummer programs for different ages\nSummer Reading Club for children\n\nAll are welcome to attend this online session. \nPlease register by filling the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-831-1157 or cmora@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/get-to-know-guelph-public-library/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR