ISGW

CANADA DAY - office closed
2024-07-01 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada

Youth Chat: Human Trafficking
2024-06-27 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Human trafficking is happening in communities across Canada, but you have the power to help stop it.
Learn how to recognize the signs of trafficking and how sharing your knowledge with others can save lives.
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about human trafficking with guest speaker Jaseth Purcell from Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
At this session, we will talk about:

What is human trafficking and grooming?
Red flags to detect human trafficking/grooming
How to recognize traffickers
How to protect yourself and your loved ones

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
For more information contact Marcela at 226-821-0524 or maltamira@is-gw.ca

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

English Conversation Circle with GPL Main Branch - online
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. This term we are pleased to offer an online, English Conversation Circle with Guelph Public Library – Main Library.
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. 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!
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For more information or help to register, contact Yasmin 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Exercise Club - online
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Physical activity helps to improve mental and physical health. Join us online, using Zoom, for a weekly, exercise hour that includes: zumba, yoga, pilates, dance, and more! The program is open to clients of any age.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Exercise Club - Registration

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Orientation to Ontario for Refugees
2024-06-26 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-19 16:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
This workshop is for refugees and will be presented in Tigrinya, however, everyone is welcome, including visitors to Canada!
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.
Attendance to all sessions is encouraged. Attendees will receive a participation certificate and a workbook with information about important topics.
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For questions or help registering, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222, ext. 263

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

Getting Ready for Summer
2024-06-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join our SWIS team online, using Zoom, to learn about safe and fun suggestions for summertime activities for kids and families.
We will talk about:

Recreation programs in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County
Camping, accessing national parks
Gardening, cooking and baking
Backyard fun, and more!

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by June 20 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
Do you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know, we can help!
For more information or to register, contact Binaya at 226-332-0783 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca

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

English Conversation Circle - online
2024-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
This Wednesday morning ECC takes place online, using Zoom.
View PDF flyer.
For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Art Club
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join us online, using Zoom, to make beautiful artwork together! Learn drawing and painting skills – no experience required. A materials kit will be provided.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Art Club - Registration

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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

Getting Ready to Travel Outside Canada
2024-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Are you planning trip outside of Canada? Join us for this online information session to learn about:

Requirements to travel outside of Canada
How to renew or ask for a new Permanent Resident card
Permanent Resident Travel Documents (Permanent Resident abroad)
How to apply for a Travel Document

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Thursday, June 20.
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 Cynthia at 519-836-2222, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca

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

English Conversation Circle at Guelph Enabling Garden
2024-06-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 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. As the weather turns warm and sunny, let’s get outside! We are pleased to 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

English Conversation Circle at GPL Westminster Square Branch
2024-06-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 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. 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. 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

ESL Reading Club
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-18 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

ESL Reading Club - Registration

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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.CAPTCHA

English Conversation Circle for Tigrinya Speakers
2024-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
This ECC is for Tigrinya speakers and takes place in person at ISGW.
Light snacks will be provided.
* Please note the class is cancelled on April 8 and May 20. *
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

English Conversation Circle with Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group
2024-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group, 21 Imperial Rd South, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1X6, Canada
ISGW’s English Conversation Circles (ECC) 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.
This Monday morning ECC is offered in-person at Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group, West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Rd S, Guelph.

Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group is a volunteer-run organization in the west end of Guelph with the goal of
providing a variety of community-based programs to meet the needs of families and children in our neighbourhood.

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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

English Conversation Circle - online
2024-06-24 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.
This Monday morning ECC takes place online, using Zoom.
Please note that class is cancelled on Monday, May 20 for the Victoria Day holiday.
View PDF flyer.
For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Seniors' English Conversation Circle
2024-06-24 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 takes place in person at Immigrant Services. 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

Preparing for Job Interviews
2024-06-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
It’s important to make a great first impression, especially during a job interview.
Join us online, using Zoom, to talk about how to prepare for a job interview.
Discussion topics include:

What is an interview?
How to prepare for an in-person, telephone or virtual interview
Tips to succeed

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For more information, or help to register, contact Tarik at 519-836-2222, ext. 227 or tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca

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

Refugee Sponsorship Training
2024-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us, in person at ISGW or online using Zoom, to learn about refugee sponsorship with Said Nixon Bangura from Refugee Sponsorship Training Program at Catholic Crosscultural Services.
Discussion topics include:

Overview of IRCC’s new, online portal
How to create an account and start filling the application.

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. If you would like to request interpretation, please register by Monday, June 17.
Joining online and need help with technology? Let us know, we can help!

One-on-one appointments can be booked in advance and will take place at the end of the session. These appointments are for clients who have already started an application and need guidance. Please contact us.

For more information, contact Huria at 519-836-2222, ext. 241 or htesfa@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. Please check our event calendar for upcoming sessions.

Financial Literacy for Newcomers: Building Wealth in Canada
2024-06-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Join us online, using Zoom, to learn strategies for managing your money with guest speaker Jane E. Adams, FCPA, FCMA Tax and Management Consultant.
We will talk about:

Creating a budget
Understanding cash flow
The secret to being a good money manager
Deciding on a financial plan
Sorting out your wants and needs
Putting your financial plan in action

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Friday, June 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

Financial Literacy for Newcomers: Managing Your Money

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Planning for Retirement
2024-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join us online, using Zoom to talk about retirement planning with guest speaker Jane E. Adams, FCPA, FCMA.
Discussion topics will include:

Why you need a retirement plan
How to become proactive and start retirement planning early
The benefits of:

using government tax deferral/saving opportunities
participating in company pension plans
non-registered investments

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Jane E. Adams is a Canadian Income Tax and GST practitioner with her own CPA specialty practice in Cambridge, Ontario. Jane brings a wealth of experience from more than 45 years dealing with a wide range of Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) matters, Bahamas VAT and indirect tax and Canadian payroll and income tax matters. She has applied her experience from working abroad to helping both immigrants and emigrants with their Canadian personal income tax compliance and has been a regular speaker at various professional conferences.

Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Thursday, June 13.
Need help with technology? Let us know, we can help!
For more information, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca

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

Learn About Skilled Trades
2024-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
A skilled trade is a career path that requires hands-on work and specialty knowledge. There are more than 300 trades in Canada.
Join us in person at ISGW to learn about skilled trades and apprenticeships, with guest speaker Abby Brandes, Liason, School of Trades and Apprenticeship, Conestoga College.
At this session, we will talk about:

What is an apprenticeship?
Pathways into trades and apprenticeship
General information

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Wednesday, June 12 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
For more information, or help to register, contact: Tarik at 519-836-2222, ext. 227 or tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest. Please be aware that this session has been cancelled.
