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SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future-fridays/2025-07-11/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Ups and downs of parenting | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 03)
DESCRIPTION:خوشی ها و ناخوشی های فرزند پروری – آنلاین (جلسه سوم) \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParenting Workshop Series in Farsi – Online \n\nFridays\, June 27 – August 1\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nAre you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\nSessions are held online in Farsi every Friday via MS TEAMS from June 27 to August 1\, 2025. Come connect\, learn\, and grow with other parents on the same journey. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires: Send an email to [zohreh.kondori@issbc.org] \n\nمجموعه کلاس های فرزند پروری برای مهاجرین \n\nجمعه‌ها، ۲۷ ژوئن تا ۱ آگوست ۲۰۲۵ | ۱۲:۰۰ ظهر تا ۲:۰۰ بعد از ظهرu \n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[zohreh.kondori@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/make-the-connection-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:Practicing The Citizenship Test Questionnaire (Session-05) - Online
DESCRIPTION:التدريب على نموذج اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة الخامسة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Test Your Knowledge for the Citizenship Exam?\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nWe invite you to join us for a practice session on the citizenship test questionnaire. \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\nندعوك للانضمام إلينا في جلسة تدريبية على أسئلة اختبار الجنسية. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/practicing-the-citizenship-test-questionnaire-session-05-online/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge!  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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250715T120000
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CREATED:20250611T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z
UID:10002983-1752573600-1752580800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T120000
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CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003371-1752660000-1752667200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180139Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003428-1752661800-1752667200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005422-1752832800-1752838200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our Online Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote:  Registration is required to receive the Teams link. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180035Z
UID:10005404-1752832800-1752843600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future-fridays/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T211643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T214725Z
UID:10005644-1752840000-1752847200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Take care of yourself | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 04)
DESCRIPTION:از خود مراقبت کنید – آنلاین (جلسه چهارم) \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParenting Workshop Series in Farsi – Online \n\nFridays\, June 27 – August 1\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nAre you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\nSessions are held online in Farsi every Friday via MS TEAMS from June 27 to August 1\, 2025. Come connect\, learn\, and grow with other parents on the same journey. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires: Send an email to [zohreh.kondori@issbc.org] \n\nمجموعه کلاس های فرزند پروری برای مهاجرین \n\nجمعه‌ها، ۲۷ ژوئن تا ۱ آگوست ۲۰۲۵ | ۱۲:۰۰ ظهر تا ۲:۰۰ بعد از ظهرu \n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[zohreh.kondori@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/take-care-of-yourself-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250717T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T220430Z
UID:10007856-1752847200-1752854400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Group - Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Group aims to connect\, support\, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community\, creating a safety space to feel seen\, heard and included.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-group-mandarin/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250528T230401Z
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SUMMARY:Online Citizenship Test Training (Session-06) - Online
DESCRIPTION:تدريب إلكتروني لاجتياز اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة السادسة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Practice for the Citizenship Test?\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nJoin our online practice session for the citizenship test\, which’s a great way to prepare for your exam! \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\nندعوكم للانضمام إلى جلستنا التدريبية الإلكترونية للتحضير لاختبار الجنسية، والتي تمثل فرصة متميزة للاستعداد بشكل متكامل وفعّال. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-citizenship-test-training-session-06-online/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003320-1753092000-1753099200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge!  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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250714T191246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T195908Z
UID:10007847-1753120800-1753128000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
DESCRIPTION:Farsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Canada Worker Benefit?The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income. \n\nBy participating in this seminar\, you’ll learn: \n\n➢ What is CWB?➢ Who is eligible?➢ How to claim?➢ How to calculate your CWB refundable tax credit? \n\nEligibility to join this orientation session: \n\n❑ Close or open Work permit holders. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [farzaneh.naderi@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6559]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canada-workers-benefit-cwb/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250611T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z
UID:10002984-1753178400-1753185600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-07-22/
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:20250723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003372-1753264800-1753272000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250612T233419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180139Z
UID:10003228-1753264800-1753275600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003429-1753266600-1753272000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-07-23/
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:20250723T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250710T202207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T202412Z
UID:10007772-1753270200-1753275600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Money and Finances in Canada - Day 1 Online
DESCRIPTION:مفاهیم پایه پول و امور مالی در کانادا -روز اول | آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Learn More About Finances in Canada?  \n\nManaging your finances is an important step toward building a stable and successful life in Canada. This workshop offers a broad introduction to the Canadian financial landscape\, helping you feel more confident with everyday money matters. Whether you’re new to the country or simply looking to strengthen your financial knowledge\, you’ll gain practical insights the Canadian money system. \n\nThe following topics will be covered in this 2 days workshop: \n\n❖ Currency used in Canada❖ Basic banking concepts❖ Different types of accounts❖ Credit cards❖ Sending money to your home country \n\n❖ Managing your money \n\n❖ Fraud & identity theft \n\n❖Taxes \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs) ❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquiries and registration: Send an email to [mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] or Call [778-372-6544] \n\n\n\nآیا می خواهید در مورد امور مالی در کانادا بیشتر بدانید؟ \n\nمدیریت امور مالی گامی مهم در جهت ایجاد یک زندگی پایدار و موفق در کانادا است. این کارگاه مقدمه‌ای جامع بر چشم‌انداز مالی کانادا ارائه می‌دهد و به شما کمک می‌کند تا در امور مالی روزمره اعتماد به نفس بیشتری داشته باشید. چه تازه به این کشور آمده باشید و چه صرفاً به دنبال تقویت دانش مالی خود باشید، بینش‌های عملی در مورد سیستم پولی کانادا کسب خواهید کرد \n\n :در این کارگاه ۲ روزه مباحث زیر مورد بررسی قرار خواهد گرفت \n\nارز مورد استفاده در کانادا – \n\nمفاهیم اساسی بانکداری – \n\nانواع مختلف حساب ها – \n\nکارت های اعتباری – \n\nارسال پول به کشور مبدا – \n\n       مدیریت پول شما- \n\nکلاهبرداری و سرقت هویت – \n\nمالیات – \n\n[778-372-6544] برای نام نویسی و دریافت لینک با شماره \n\n[mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org]  و ایمیل فرمایید حاصل تماس
URL:https://issbc.org/event/money-and-finances-in-canada-day-1-online/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250710T202718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T202719Z
UID:10007773-1753356600-1753362000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Money and Finances in Canada - Day 2 | Online
DESCRIPTION:مفاهیم پایه پول و امور مالی در کانادا –روز دوم | آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Learn More About Finances in Canada?  \n\nManaging your finances is an important step toward building a stable and successful life in Canada. This workshop offers a broad introduction to the Canadian financial landscape\, helping you feel more confident with everyday money matters. Whether you’re new to the country or simply looking to strengthen your financial knowledge\, you’ll gain practical insights the Canadian money system. \n\nThe following topics will be covered in this 2 days workshop: \n\n❖ Currency used in Canada❖ Basic banking concepts❖ Different types of accounts❖ Credit cards❖ Sending money to your home country \n\n❖ Managing your money \n\n❖ Fraud & identity theft \n\n❖Taxes \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs) ❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquiries and registration: Send an email to [mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] or Call [778-372-6544] \n\n\n\nآیا می خواهید در مورد امور مالی در کانادا بیشتر بدانید؟ \n\nمدیریت امور مالی گامی مهم در جهت ایجاد یک زندگی پایدار و موفق در کانادا است. این کارگاه مقدمه‌ای جامع بر چشم‌انداز مالی کانادا ارائه می‌دهد و به شما کمک می‌کند تا در امور مالی روزمره اعتماد به نفس بیشتری داشته باشید. چه تازه به این کشور آمده باشید و چه صرفاً به دنبال تقویت دانش مالی خود باشید، بینش‌های عملی در مورد سیستم پولی کانادا کسب خواهید کرد \n\n :در این کارگاه ۲ روزه مباحث زیر مورد بررسی قرار خواهد گرفت \n\nارز مورد استفاده در کانادا – \n\nمفاهیم اساسی بانکداری – \n\nانواع مختلف حساب ها – \n\nکارت های اعتباری – \n\nارسال پول به کشور مبدا – \n\n       مدیریت پول شما- \n\nکلاهبرداری و سرقت هویت – \n\nمالیات – \n\n[778-372-6544] برای نام نویسی و دریافت لینک با شماره \n\n[mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org]  و ایمیل فرمایید حاصل تماس
URL:https://issbc.org/event/money-and-finances-in-canada-day-2-online/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005423-1753437600-1753443000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our Online Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote:  Registration is required to receive the Teams link. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250613T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180035Z
UID:10005405-1753437600-1753448400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future-fridays/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250717T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T220430Z
UID:10007857-1753452000-1753459200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Group - Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Group aims to connect\, support\, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community\, creating a safety space to feel seen\, heard and included.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-group-mandarin/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003321-1753696800-1753704000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge!  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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250611T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z
UID:10002985-1753783200-1753790400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-07-29/
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:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20250702T180912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180912Z
UID:10005710-1753783200-1753790400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Avoid Frauds and Scams
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for AsylumSeekers and Refugee Claimantswho live in Vancouver or Burnaby.Learn how to protect yourselffrom frauds and scams inCanada \n\n\n\nWhen:Tue – July 29\, 202510:00 am to 12:00 pmEnglish and SpanishIn Person and Online \n\nWed – July 30\, 20252:00 pm to 4:00 pmEnglish\, Farsi and DariIn Person and Online \n\nThu – July 31\, 202510:00 am to 12:00 pmEnglish and ArabicIn Person and OnlineWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\n\n\nFor registration\, please contact:Ingrid MutterIngrid.mutter@issbc.org778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/how-to-avoid-frauds-and-scams/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160701
CREATED:20260206T165618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165620Z
UID:10011651-1753783200-1753790400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Taxation System In Canada
DESCRIPTION:It’s tax time once again! \n\nJoin us in a webinar and learn about: \n\nThe importance and benefits of filing taxes in Canada \n\nUpdates on the tax system \n\nInformation and documents required to file taxes \n\nWhere to find help \n\nFree Webinar for \n\n•Study Permit Holders \n\n•Work Permit Holders \n\n•Refugee Claimants \n\n•Naturalized Canadian Citizens \n\nWhen: \n\nSaturday – Feb 7\, 2026 \n\n10am to 11:30am \n\nWhere:Online Webinar \n\nSpeakers: \n\nRita De La Cruz\, CPA\, CGA \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Poster_Taxation-System-In-Canada_02072026.pptx \n\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/itTUrCj751 
URL:https://issbc.org/event/taxation-system-in-canada/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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