BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://issbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20251104T230459Z CREATED:20251104T230458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230459Z UID:10010775-1762970400-1762975800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Obtaining a Driver’s Licence in BC - Online DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/workshop-obtaining-a-drivers-licence-in-bc-online/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/young-happy-smiling-woman-driving-car-2023-11-27-05-23-46-utc_1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20251021T175927Z CREATED:20251021T175926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T175927Z UID:10010651-1763028000-1763035200@issbc.org SUMMARY:The Refugee Claim Process - English and Spanish. DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nAre you interested in learning about the refugee process? \n\n•How to begin your refugee claim process\, \n\n•Access legal support services\, \n\n•Relevant refugee documents\, \n\n•Ready Tour\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Nov 13\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish. \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530 URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-refugee-claim-process-english-and-spanish/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/refugee-claim-process-.png GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T113000 DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z CREATED:20250613T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z UID:10005441-1763114400-1763119800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T120000 DTSTAMP:20251010T230931Z CREATED:20251010T223008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230931Z UID:10010541-1763114400-1763121600@issbc.org SUMMARY:GRUPO DE APOYO PARA MUJERES (En espanol) DESCRIPTION:No estas sola\, juntas somos mas fuertes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#280 – 610 6th St.\, New Westminster (Royal City Centre – segundo piso del centro comercial) URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupode-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Spanish-Group-Picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T143000 DTSTAMP:20251010T183616Z CREATED:20251010T183615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183616Z UID:10010537-1763125200-1763130600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Accessing Health Services in BC DESCRIPTION:We will cover the following topics: \n\n\n Where to go when you don’t have a family doctor: Information on walk-in clinics and urgent care.\n\n How to register with a family doctor.\n\n Immunization and public health: An overview of vaccination services: Guidelines for emergency situations.\n\n Details about Pharmacare and medication coverage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 17 to November 28\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n3020 Lincoln Avenue\, #240A \n\nCoquitlam\, BC V3B 6B4 \n\n\n\n\n\nSara Lotati \n\nEmail at: sara.lotati @issbc.org or Call at 604-545-1088 URL:https://issbc.org/event/accessing-health-services-in-bc/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Accessing-Health-Services-in-BC-Picture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T150000 DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z CREATED:20250915T165448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z UID:10009518-1763125200-1763132400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting! DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment. URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Empowering-Seniors-50_-Learn-Connect-Thrive.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251114T150000 DTSTAMP:20251006T223424Z CREATED:20251006T193937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T223424Z UID:10010306-1763125200-1763132400@issbc.org SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Fridays) DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-3/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T123000 DTSTAMP:20251007T153949Z CREATED:20251007T153948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153949Z UID:10010397-1763202600-1763209800@issbc.org SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Saturdays) DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-in-person-saturdays/2025-11-15/ LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z CREATED:20250612T234200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z UID:10003334-1763373600-1763380800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z CREATED:20251015T175429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175430Z UID:10010562-1763373600-1763380800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 10 sessions!\n\nFREE! Registration Open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Mondays 10am – 12pm\n\nNovember 3rd – January 19th\n\n\n\n❑ GET CONNECTED: Meet other women and make new friends in a safe space. Share your experience in Canda and learn from other women in your community. \n\n❑ LEARN: Learn about free resources\, benefits and programs in your community to support you in many areas such as employment\, English learning\, women’s health\, financial assistance\, housing\, mental health and more! \n\n❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive weekly group and get connected. \n\n❑ PRACTICE: Practice your English skills in a fun and supportive environment. URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multicultural-PSG-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z CREATED:20251007T181319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z UID:10010444-1763384400-1763391600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MondayCC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T120000 DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z CREATED:20250613T164231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z UID:10003389-1763546400-1763553600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community. URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T120000 DTSTAMP:20251024T205304Z CREATED:20251010T163424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T205304Z UID:10010506-1763546400-1763553600@issbc.org SUMMARY:한국어 무료강좌 여성지원 프로그램 DESCRIPTION:다른 여성들과 연결하기: 캐나다에서의 생활경험을 나누고\, 서로에게서 배우며 자기 돌봄을 실천하세요\n\n 새로운 기회 발견하기: 지역사회의 무료 자원과 프로그램에 대해 알아보세요 (교육\, 취업\,주거\, 여성건강\, 정신건강\, 재정 지원 등)\n\n 참가Certificate을 수여해 드립니다\n\n\n \n\n\n\n10:00am to 12:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2025 to January 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiorella Di Liberto \n\n778-372.6528 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Connect with other women: Share your experiences living in Canada\, learn from others\, and practice self-care\n\n Discover new opportunities: Learn about free resources and program in your community (e.g. education\, employment\, housing\, women’s health\, mental health\, financial assistance)\n\n Receive a certificate of participation URL:https://issbc.org/event/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%96%b4-%eb%ac%b4%eb%a3%8c%ea%b0%95%ec%a2%8c-%ec%97%ac%ec%84%b1%ec%a7%80%ec%9b%90-%ed%94%84%eb%a1%9c%ea%b7%b8%eb%9e%a8/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Korean-PSG-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FIORELLA DI LIBERTO":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T120000 DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z CREATED:20250613T172342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z UID:10003446-1763548200-1763553600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z CREATED:20250915T165448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z UID:10009519-1763557200-1763564400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting! DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment. URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Empowering-Seniors-50_-Learn-Connect-Thrive.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T160000 DTSTAMP:20251021T183508Z CREATED:20251021T183507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T183508Z UID:10010652-1763560800-1763568000@issbc.org SUMMARY:The Refugee Claim Process - English\, Farsi and Dari. DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nAre you interested in learning about the refugee process? \n\n•How to begin your refugee claim process\, \n\n•Access legal support services\, \n\n•Relevant refugee documents\, \n\n•Ready Tour\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Nov 19\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari. \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530 URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-refugee-claim-process-english-farsi-and-dari/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/refugee-claim-process-.png GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20251120T235337Z CREATED:20251120T235336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T235337Z UID:10010873-1763604000-1763649000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Thursdays Conversation Circle – Online DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/thursdays-conversation-circle-online/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T120000 DTSTAMP:20251021T184354Z CREATED:20251021T184353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T184354Z UID:10010654-1763632800-1763640000@issbc.org SUMMARY:The Refugee Claim Process - English and Arabic. DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nAre you interested in learning about the refugee process? \n\n•How to begin your refugee claim process\, \n\n•Access legal support services\, \n\n•Relevant refugee documents\, \n\n•Ready Tour\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Nov 20\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic. \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530 URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-refugee-claim-process-english-and-arabic/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/refugee-claim-process-.png GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T113000 DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z CREATED:20250613T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z UID:10005442-1763719200-1763724600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T120000 DTSTAMP:20251010T230931Z CREATED:20251010T223008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230931Z UID:10010542-1763719200-1763726400@issbc.org SUMMARY:GRUPO DE APOYO PARA MUJERES (En espanol) DESCRIPTION:No estas sola\, juntas somos mas fuertes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#280 – 610 6th St.\, New Westminster (Royal City Centre – segundo piso del centro comercial) URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupode-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Spanish-Group-Picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T143000 DTSTAMP:20251010T183616Z CREATED:20251010T183615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183616Z UID:10010538-1763730000-1763735400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Accessing Health Services in BC DESCRIPTION:We will cover the following topics: \n\n\n Where to go when you don’t have a family doctor: Information on walk-in clinics and urgent care.\n\n How to register with a family doctor.\n\n Immunization and public health: An overview of vaccination services: Guidelines for emergency situations.\n\n Details about Pharmacare and medication coverage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 17 to November 28\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n3020 Lincoln Avenue\, #240A \n\nCoquitlam\, BC V3B 6B4 \n\n\n\n\n\nSara Lotati \n\nEmail at: sara.lotati @issbc.org or Call at 604-545-1088 URL:https://issbc.org/event/accessing-health-services-in-bc/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Accessing-Health-Services-in-BC-Picture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T150000 DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z CREATED:20250915T165448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z UID:10009520-1763730000-1763737200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting! DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment. URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Empowering-Seniors-50_-Learn-Connect-Thrive.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T150000 DTSTAMP:20251006T223424Z CREATED:20251006T193937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T223424Z UID:10010307-1763730000-1763737200@issbc.org SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Fridays) DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-3/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T123000 DTSTAMP:20251007T153949Z CREATED:20251007T153948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153949Z UID:10010398-1763807400-1763814600@issbc.org SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Saturdays) DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-in-person-saturdays/2025-11-22/ LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ECC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T120000 DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z CREATED:20250612T234200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z UID:10003335-1763978400-1763985600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-11-24/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T120000 DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z CREATED:20251015T175429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175430Z UID:10010563-1763978400-1763985600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 10 sessions!\n\nFREE! Registration Open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Mondays 10am – 12pm\n\nNovember 3rd – January 19th\n\n\n\n❑ GET CONNECTED: Meet other women and make new friends in a safe space. Share your experience in Canda and learn from other women in your community. \n\n❑ LEARN: Learn about free resources\, benefits and programs in your community to support you in many areas such as employment\, English learning\, women’s health\, financial assistance\, housing\, mental health and more! \n\n❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive weekly group and get connected. \n\n❑ PRACTICE: Practice your English skills in a fun and supportive environment. URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group/2025-11-24/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multicultural-PSG-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z CREATED:20251007T181319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z UID:10010445-1763989200-1763996400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-11-24/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MondayCC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T120000 DTSTAMP:20251021T185351Z CREATED:20251021T185350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T185351Z UID:10010655-1764064800-1764072000@issbc.org SUMMARY:How to Avoid Claims and Scams- English and Spanish. DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to protect yourself from frauds and scams in Canada. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Nov 25\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish. \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530 URL:https://issbc.org/event/how-to-avoid-claims-and-scams-english-and-spanish/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scam-.png GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T120000 DTSTAMP:20251021T191221Z CREATED:20251021T191145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191221Z UID:10010656-1764064800-1764072000@issbc.org SUMMARY:How to Avoid Claims and Scams- English and Spanish. DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to protect yourself from frauds and scams in Canada. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Nov 25\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish. \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530 URL:https://issbc.org/event/how-to-avoid-claims-and-scams-english-and-spanish-2/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scam-.png GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000 DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z CREATED:20250613T164231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z UID:10003390-1764151200-1764158400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community. URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-11-26/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR