Orientation to Ontario for Ukrainians
2023-07-06 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community! Topics will include: Getting to Know Canada and Ontario, Living in Your New Community, Education and Training, Working and Business, Money and Personal Finances and People and the Environment.
View PDF flyer.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdO2hqj4uHtVkQlqZGVmbuh-fhBAIvdMR
This workshop is for Ukrainians. Interpretation will be available.
Everyone is welcome, including visitors to Canada!
For questions or help registering, contact Cynthia Mora by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222, ext. 259

English Conversation Circle - online
2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
ISGW’s English Conversation Circles provide an opportunity to meet new people and develop language skills. Stay connected and engaged in a safe, friendly environment by joining our ECCs. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend.
Our Monday morning ECC will be offered online, using Zoom.
** Please note that class is cancelled on Monday, August 7 for the Civic Holiday. **
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Shelldale English Conversation Circle
2023-07-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Guelph Community Health Centre, 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C8, Canada
English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend.
This English Conversation Circle takes place in partnership with Guelph Community Health Centre, in person, at Shelldale (20 Shelldale Crescent).
** Please note that class is cancelled on Monday, August 7 for the Civic Holiday. **
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

ESL Reading Club - online
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join the ESL Reading Club to improve your reading skills by reading and discussing English newspaper and magazine articles.
Adult language learners of all levels and ages are welcome to attend. We would love see you!
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

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English Conversation Circle at Guelph Enabling Garden
2023-07-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Riverside Park, Guelph, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7G6, Canada
English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. This summer, let’s get outside! We are pleased offer an in-person, English Conversation Circle at the Guelph Enabling Garden with Heidi Torreiter, Horticultural Therapist.
The Guelph Enabling Garden (GEG), located in Riverside Park, is a multi-use garden designed for everyone! It is specifically designed to enable people to enjoy the full range of benefits that gardening can provide.
Join us! 689 Woolwich St N, Guelph, ON
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For more information or help to register, contact Yasmin 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Walking Group
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Royal City Park, Gordon Street, Guelph, 139 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Walking Group is an outdoor activity group for newcomers, who have permanent resident or refugee status, to practise English conversation while enjoying nature. It aims to help clients stay connected and improve their language skills while they are moving and walking together in a beautiful environment.
We are pleased to have Canadian Arab Women’s Association (CAWA) lead our walking group this summer. CAWA is a nonprofit organization that works to connect, support, and empower Arab women in Waterloo Region and Guelph. Their organization’s objective is to be the bridge that connects Arab women to each other and to broader Canadian society.
This group occurs bi-weekly from July 12 – August 23 at Royal City Park (near Wellington Street and Gordon Street).
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Applying for Canadian Citizenship - in Tigrinya
2023-07-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
** This session will be presented in Tigrinya. **
Join us online, using Zoom, to learn and ask questions about applying Canadian citizenship.
Discussion topics will include:

How to apply
Eligibility
Application package (application form, documents and document checklist)
Prepare a complete application

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Do you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know, we can help!
For more information, contact Lulia at 519-836-2222, ext. 223 or lisaias@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

English Conversation Circle at GPL Westminster Square Branch
2023-07-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Guelph Public Library – Westminster Square Branch, 100-31 Farley Drive, Guelph, Ontario, N1L 0B7, Canada
English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. This summer, we are pleased to continue an in-person, English Conversation Circle at the Guelph Public Library – Westminster Square Branch.
Did you know that the Guelph Public Library is one of the oldest public libraries in Ontario? Over 1,500 people use the library every day and check out over two million resources annually. The library is the most used recreational facility in Guelph. Besides providing resources that enrich, educate and entertain, the library is dedicated to providing community gathering places that celebrate culture and local history.
Join us! 100-31 Farley Drive Guelph ON N1L 0B7
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For more information or help to register, contact Yasmin 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

English Conversation Circle - online
2023-07-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
ISGW’s English Conversation Circles provide an opportunity to meet new people and develop language skills. Stay connected and engaged in a safe, friendly environment by joining our ECCs. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend.
Our Thursday morning ECC will be offered online, using Zoom.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Job Fair
2023-07-13 15:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington partners with local employers to host mini job fairs throughout the year.
Employers/positions may be added up until the date of the Job Fair. Please contact us for the most up-to-date list.
The following employers will be attending:
Care Partners

RPN and RN Nurses
Personal support workers (PSW)
Home support workers (HSW)

Cargill

General production
Skilled production, meat cutter
Skilled production, industrial butcher

Ulma Construction Systems Canada Inc.

Construction general labour

Wee Watch Quality Licensed Home Child Care

Home childcare provider

Durose Manufacturing Limited will not be attending in person but is hiring for the following positions:

CNC Machinist
Steel Fitter
Welders

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For more information, or help to register, contact Feven 519-836-2222, ext. 257 or fhabte@is-gw.ca

Seniors' English Conversation Circle - in person
2023-07-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-07-21 09:00 - 10:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
ISGW’s English Conversation Circles provide an opportunity to meet new people and develop language skills. Stay connected and engaged in a safe, friendly environment by joining our ECCs. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend.
Our Seniors’ ECC will be offered in person at Immigrant Services, 104 Dawson Road, Guelph. It is a chance to practise English, exercise and socialize with others over light snacks.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

English Conversation Circle - online
2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
ISGW’s English Conversation Circles provide an opportunity to meet new people and develop language skills. Stay connected and engaged in a safe, friendly environment by joining our ECCs. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend.
Our Friday morning ECC will be offered online, using Zoom.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Computer Club - online
2023-07-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Are you new to Canada and Guelph? Do you want to learn how to use online community resources available for recreation, transportation and knowledge-building. Join us online, using Zoom, to develop basic computer skills and learn about navigating online community resources.
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For more information or help to register, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

New Baby Registration
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Join us online, using Zoom to learn about how and why to register the birth of a new baby.
We will talk about the 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle online application. With this one application you can:

Register your child’s birth
Apply for a birth certificate
Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Apply for Canada child benefits (including the Ontario-specific child benefits)
Request an Education Savings Referral

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Friday, July 14.
Do you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know, we can help!
For more information, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Summer Activity Ideas for Families
2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
During this in-person session, we will provide you with ideas and resources to keep your kids entertained during the summer.
Also at this session:

literacy kits for children in grades 1-4 from United for Literacy
register for the Community Backpack Project (offers free, fully-stocked backpacks for children in K – Grade 12)

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Activities for children and light refreshments will be provided.
Please register in advance by clicking here: https://forms.gle/8L73Uc2ZcKyFEBCt5
For more information contact Marcela at 226-821-0524 or maltamira@is-gw.ca

Refugee Sponsorship Training
2023-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Said Nixon Bangura from Catholic Crosscultural Services, Refugee Sponsorship Training Program will join us online, using Zoom, to discuss:

An overview of the sponsorship process
Eligibility and requirements
Questions from participants

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Tuesday, July 18.
Do you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know, we can help!
For more information, contact Huria at 519-836-2222, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca

Refugee Sponsorship Training - online

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