ISGW

Benefits and Credits for Seniors 65+
2023-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Guest speaker: Munishi Desai, CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer, Canada Revenue Agency / Government of Canada.
During this in person session at ISGW, we will talk about:

What are tax credits
CRA MyAccount
Making payments to CRA
Authorizing a Representative
Pension Income Amount / Pension Income Splitting
Following a death
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) – free tax filing for eligible individuals
Scam awareness, and more!

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Tuesday, June 27 and be sure to fill the interpretation section on the registration form.
For more information, contact Tram at 519-836-2222, ext. 222 or tnguyen@is-gw.ca

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

Government Benefits and Credits for Seniors in Ontario
2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
** This session will be presented in Mandarin. **
Join us online, using Zoom, for this session to discuss:

Types of pensions
Income tax credits and benefits
Subsidized housing
Dental/drug benefits
Transportation bus pass senior card
Low income energy support program
Ontario disability support program
Ontario works

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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 Kathy at 519-836-2222, ext. 239 or kzhao@is-gw.ca

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

How to Apply for a Travel Document
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join us online, using Zoom, to talk about applying for a travel document.
At this session we will talk about:

How to apply
Gathering all the necessary documents
Who can be your guarantor and 2 references

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register by Thursday, June 22.
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.

Computer Club
2023-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-16 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, 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

How to Create a CRA Account
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
** This session will be presented in Tigrinya. **
Join us online, using Zoom, for this session about how to create a CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) account.
We will talk about:

Why do we need a CRA online account
How to create an account
Questions

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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 Huria at 519-836-2222, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca

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

English Conversation Circle
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 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

English Conversation Circle at GPL - Westminster Square Branch
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 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. For the Spring 2023 term, we are pleased to introduce a new, in-person, English Conversation Circle taking place 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.
This conversation circle starts April 21 and runs until June 23.
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

Youth Chat - Applying for Citizenship
2023-06-22 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
At this in person session we will talk about Applying for Citizenship with guest speaker Dayami Ramirez, Program Manager – Settlement and SWIS.
Discussion topics include:

Application eligibility
Important documents
Applying as a minor

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This is an in-person session, however, if you would prefer to attend this session online, using Zoom, please let us know and we will make arrangements.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
Contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785, adovban@is-gw.ca OR Ali at 226-332-0790, azaidi@is-gw.ca.

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

Exercise Club
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-15 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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Email*

Phone/Cellular Number*What is your status in Canada?*

Permanent Resident

Protected Person

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Canadian Citizen

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Enter the first and last names of any additional members of your household who will be attending:Are you familiar with the online meeting platform Zoom?*

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Yes, please contact me about this.

No.
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
2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-15 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

Getting Ready for Summer
2023-06-21 16:30 - 17:30 | 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 Thursday, June 15 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
Do you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending
this session. 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.

Art Club
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | 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

English Conversation Circle
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-14 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.
Our Wednesday 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

Gardening Club
2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
There are warm, sunny days ahead – Let’s Get Gardening!
Starting Seeds Indoors with Guelph Seed Library
Some vegetables need a head start indoors to provide a good harvest in the Canadian growing season. Join us online, using Zoom, for the first three Gardening Club sessions to get hands-on experience starting vegetables, greens and herbs indoors from seed. All materials are provided.
Guelph Seed Library is a sharing hub of seeds where community members “borrow” seeds. This means they take a package/or a number of seeds, grow them and try to save a similar quantity or more to give back to the seed library for the next year. These workshops are part of their Growing Home project, funded by Lush Cosmetics.

Outside in the Garden with Heidi
The remainder of our Gardening Club sessions (May 9 – June 20) will be spent outside at Guelph Enabling Garden where we will plant our seedlings and learn about gardening basics with Heidi Torreiter, a Horticultural Therapist at the garden.
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.
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For more information contact Yasmin 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

ESL Reading Club
2023-06-20 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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Name*

First

Last

Email*

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Phone/Cellular Number*What is your status in Canada?*

Permanent Resident

Protected Person

Refugee Claimant

Canadian Citizen

Other
What is your English benchmark score?*This program is intended for participants with an English benchmark score of 6 or higher. Are you familiar with the online meeting platform Zoom?*

Yes

No
Do you need assistance using Zoom?*

Yes

No
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

Orientation to Ontario for Refugees
2023-06-19 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-06-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us online, using Zoom, 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
People and the Environment

There 3, weekly sessions in the series. Plan to register and attend all three sessions!
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Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqf-qvrTwiHt2dL5hp5J-JYENXSQltUqZb
This workshop is for refugees. Everyone is welcome, including visitors to Canada!
For questions or help registering, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222, ext. 352

Shelldale English Conversation Circle
2023-06-19 11:00 | Guelph Community Health Centre, 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C8, 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 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, May 22 for Victoria Day.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

English Conversation Circle
2023-06-19 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, May 22 for Victoria Day.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca

Refugee Sponsorship Training
2023-06-16 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, for this session.
Said Nixon Bangura from the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program at Catholic Crosscultural Services will be with us 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 let us know that you would like interpretation by Tuesday, June 13.
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

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

Youth Chat - Community Involvement
2023-06-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom
At this online session, using Zoom, we will talk about volunteering during the summer, including:

The importance of community involvement
Improving your leadership skills
Gaining work experience

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Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
Do you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending
this session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know, we can help.
Contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785, adovban@is-gw.ca OR Ali at 226-332-0790, azaidi@is-gw.ca.

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

Mandarin Computer Club
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
If you are looking to improve your computer skills, this is the best place to do that!
In this beginner-level club, participants will develop basic computer skills. Lessons will be presented in Mandarin. Classes will take place online, using Zoom and occur every two weeks.
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For more information, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca
