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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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 \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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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:20260501T093632 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220606T151741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T152237Z UID:10001311-1655992800-1655998200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Wills and Power of Attorney DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online\, Zoom session. Information about the key elements of a will and power of attorney will be presented by guest speaker\, MIN JIN\, BA Hons\, JD\, Barrister & Solicitor. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nhow and where to prepare a will\,\ncosts associated with the preparation of a will\,\npreparation and use of powers of attorney\,\nthe administration of estates with or without a will.\n\nView PDF flyer. \nTo register\, please fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/wills-and-power-of-attorney/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220530T135237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T135548Z UID:10001309-1655827200-1655830800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:The Impact of Repetitive Pregnancy on Women DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online\, information session to learn and ask questions about repetitive pregnancy and its impact on women. The session will be presented by Hoda Ghonim\, internationally-trained obstetrician\, Newcomer Health Program Coordinator at SHORE Centre. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nProper gap between pregnancies\nContraceptive methods available in Canada\n\nView PDF flyer. \nTo register to attend the session\, please fill the form below. \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. \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/the-impact-of-repetitive-pregnancy-on-women/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220530T134257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T135211Z UID:10001308-1655222400-1655226000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Healthy Women during Pregnancy DESCRIPTION:Join us at this online\, information session to learn and ask questions about staying healthy during pregancy. The session will be presented by Hoda Ghonim\, internationally-trained Obstetrician\, Newcomer Health Program Coordinator at SHORE Centre. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nAge and Fertility\nHealthy Food during Pregnancy\nRisky Food to Avoid\nPregnancy and Mental Health\n\nView PDF flyer. \nTo register for this session\, please 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/healthy-women-during-pregnancy/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220506T181909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T160102Z UID:10000910-1654192800-1654196400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:NEW DATE! Administrando su dinero antes de que el dinero lo administre a usted DESCRIPTION:Presentadora:\nGabriel Ramirez\, de Consolidated Credit \nDescripción:\n• Estableciendo objetivos financieros\n• La importancia de un presupuesto\n• Entendiendo su reporte de crédito \nView PDF flyer. \nTo register\, fill the form below. \nPor favor contactar a Jenny at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259\, jsantos@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/financial-goal-setting-spanish/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220506T171758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T172437Z UID:10000908-1654016400-1654020000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Banking\, Education and Provincial Benefits DESCRIPTION:This session will be presented in Tigrinya. Discussion topics will include: \n1. Canadian banking basics \n\n\n\nchequing & savings accounts\n\n\n\n2. Canada’s education system \n3. Ontario’s provincial benefits \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, May 26.\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/an-introduction-to-canadian-banking-education-and-provincial-benefits/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220503T201529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T183624Z UID:10000905-1653478200-1653483600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Financial Goal Setting DESCRIPTION:Managing Money Before it Manages You\nJoin 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. \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 \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, May 20.\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 Jenny at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or jsantos@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/financial-goal-setting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220506T173523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T192427Z UID:10000909-1653040800-1653044400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:This online session will be presented in Tigrinya. During this session\, Dawit Demoz 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\, May 17.\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-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220421T232044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T232734Z UID:10000904-1652965200-1652970600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Adapting to Canadian Culture - Time Management DESCRIPTION:Join us online via Zoom for this workshop. \nTopics to be discussed include: \n\nthe benefits of time management\ntime management tools\n\nPresenter : Yasmin Holoubi\, Community Connections Specialist\, ISGW \nView PDF flyer. \nTo register\, please fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/adapting-to-canadian-culture-time-management/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220504T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220412T213704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T223219Z UID:10001305-1651669200-1651672800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Workshop: What's Your Language Level? DESCRIPTION:Strong English or French skills will help with: \n\ngetting a job\ngoing to school\naccessing services\, and more!\n\nBefore you start a class\, you must get tested to find out your current language skills. Join ISGW’s language assessors\nto learn and ask questions about language assessement. \nDuring this online\, Zoom session we will discuss: \n\nWhat is an assessment?\nHow long is the assessment?\nWhy do I need an assessment?\nCan I have a free language assessment?\nWhat immigration document must I bring to my assessment?\nHow can I study for the assessment?\nWhy do I have to be assessed again?\n\nView PDF flyer. \nTo register\, please fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Maja at 519-836-2222\, ext. 237 or mmcavinue@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/workshop-whats-your-language-level/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220401T225807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T234939Z UID:10001297-1649338200-1649343600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Healthy Women\, Healthy Families DESCRIPTION:Join us online via Zoom for this workshop. \nTopics to be discussed include: \n\nWomen’s sexual & reproductive care\nSafer intimate relationships & family planning\n\nPresenter : Ratidzai Mafumhe\, Women’s Community Development Coordinator-ARCH \nView PDF flyer. \nTo register\, please fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/healthy-women-healthy-families/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220318T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220318T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220304T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T011607Z UID:10001267-1647597600-1647601200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:During this online\, information session\, Said Nixon Bangura will present: \n\na general overview of the process\neligibility and requirements\n\nOne-on-one appointments for form review are available by appointment. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available for this workshop\, based on need.\nBe sure to complete the interpretation section on the form and register by Tuesday\, March 15. \nTo register\, please 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-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Refugee Sponsorship Training ORGANIZER;CN="Huria Tesfa":MAILTO:htesfa@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220224T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220224T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093632 CREATED:20220207T205654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T211117Z UID:10000820-1645722000-1645727400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Well-being Happiness for Newcomers DESCRIPTION:Living the “New Normal” – Building Self-care and Resilience\nIn this workshop you will learn about the benefits of setting new goals to develop strength in our “new normal.” Emphasis will be placed on building self-care and resilience as habits can have a profound impact on your well-being and emotions. \nView PDF flyer. \nOur presenter is Nabeel Rahman\, M.A.\, R.S.W.  |  www.positivethought.ca\nNabeel is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) with a Master’s in Immigration and Settlement focusing on development of community resources for\nvisible minority and marginalized communities. \nTo register\, please fill the form below. \nFor more information\, contact Jenny at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or email jsantos@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/well-being-happiness-for-newcomers-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR