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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T100000
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DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T100000
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DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z
CREATED:20251015T175429Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T205304Z
CREATED:20251010T163424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T205304Z
UID:10010508-1764151200-1764158400@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%a8/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="FIORELLA DI LIBERTO":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003447-1764153000-1764158400@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/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009521-1764162000-1764169200@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-2/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T160000
DTSTAMP:20251021T191648Z
CREATED:20251021T191647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191648Z
UID:10010658-1764165600-1764172800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Avoid Claims and Scams- English\, Farsi and Dari.
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 26\, 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/how-to-avoid-claims-and-scams-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T143000
DTSTAMP:20251120T235337Z
CREATED:20251120T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T235337Z
UID:10010874-1764208800-1764253800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Thursdays Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/thursdays-conversation-circle-online/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20251021T191436Z
CREATED:20251021T191435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191436Z
UID:10010657-1764237600-1764244800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Avoid Claims and Scams- English and Arabic.
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 27\, 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/how-to-avoid-claims-and-scams-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005443-1764324000-1764329400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20251010T230931Z
CREATED:20251010T223008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230931Z
UID:10010543-1764324000-1764331200@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/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T143000
DTSTAMP:20251010T183616Z
CREATED:20251010T183615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183616Z
UID:10010539-1764334800-1764340200@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/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009522-1764334800-1764342000@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-2/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T223424Z
CREATED:20251006T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T223424Z
UID:10010308-1764334800-1764342000@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-3/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T113000
DTSTAMP:20251121T194514Z
CREATED:20251121T194513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T194514Z
UID:10010924-1764410400-1764415800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:International Student Program
DESCRIPTION:Multicultural Youth Circle(Lite): Enhanced Training \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdates\, new public policies for International Students \n\nAbility to work while on a Study Permit \n\nCan your spouse/dependent accompany you while you study? \n\nNew requirements for the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) \n\nOptions for Permanent Residency \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n10:00 am to 11:30 am
URL:https://issbc.org/event/international-student-program/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T123000
DTSTAMP:20251007T153949Z
CREATED:20251007T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153949Z
UID:10010399-1764412200-1764419400@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/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003336-1764583200-1764590400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z
CREATED:20251015T175429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175430Z
UID:10010564-1764583200-1764590400@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/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251201T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z
UID:10010446-1764594000-1764601200@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/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T170239Z
CREATED:20251126T170238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170239Z
UID:10010925-1764669600-1764676800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada _ English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about banking in Canada: opening accounts\, managing debit and credit cards\, credit history\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Dec 2\, 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/banking-in-canada-_-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003391-1764756000-1764763200@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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T205304Z
CREATED:20251010T163424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T205304Z
UID:10010510-1764756000-1764763200@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%a8/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="FIORELLA DI LIBERTO":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003448-1764757800-1764763200@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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009523-1764766800-1764774000@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-2/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T150000
DTSTAMP:20251121T183304Z
CREATED:20251121T183213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T183304Z
UID:10010732-1764768600-1764774000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Mortgage System in Canada and First Time Home Buyers.
DESCRIPTION:آیا به خرید اولین خانه خود در کانادا فکر می‌کنید اما نمی‌دانید از کجا شروع کنید؟ در کارگاه آنلاین ما به زبان فارسی شرکت کنید و راهنمایی‌های واضح و کاربردی دریافت کنید. در این جلسه، آنچه را که باید در مورد سیستم وام مسکن در کانادا بدانید، بررسی خواهیم کرد، بررسی خواهیم کرد که آیا اجاره یا خرید برای شرایط شما بهترین گزینه است و در مورد هزینه‌های واقعی مالکیت خانه صحبت خواهیم کرد. همچنین به شما کمک خواهیم کرد تا تصمیم بگیرید که آیا اکنون زمان مناسبی برای خرید خانه است یا خیر. این کارگاه به طور خاص برای خریداران بار اول و تازه واردانی طراحی شده است که به دنبال اطلاعات موثق قبل از برداشتن قدم بعدی هستند \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mortgage-system-in-canada-and-first-time-home-buyers/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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