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SUMMARY:Retail Connections Program for Immigrant Youth
DESCRIPTION:North Shore Multicultural Society presents Retail Connections an Immigrant Youth Retail Employment Program. \nThis program offers: \n\n4 weeks of daily group-training sessions including:\n\nVocational assessment\nJob search skills and education coaching\nEmployment connections\nRetail specific trainings\n\n\nIndustry recognized short term training certificates:\n\nWorldHost Customer Service\nFood Safe Level 1\nFirst Aid Level 1\n\n\n8 weeks of one-to-one coaching and job-search support.\n\nEligibility for the program: \n\nFor immigrant youth and young adults ages 30 and younger\nMust be Permanent Resident\, Canadian Citizen or a Protected Person\nIntermediate English language skills required\nUnemployed\, non EI eligible\nActively seeking employment\n\nWhen: Starting September 6\, 2016\nWhere: YMCA WorkBC – Employment Services Centre\, 980 West 1st Street #106\, North Vancouver\, BC V7P 3N4 \nFor more information and to register\, please contact: retailconnections@nsms.ca or 778-927-2931 \nTo view the poster click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/retail-connections/
LOCATION:YWCA WorkBC\, Employment Services Centre\, 106\, 980 West 1st Street\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7P 3N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160910T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Capilano Adventure - Free program for new immigrants
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Connections presents Guided Capilano Adventure – A free Program for new Immigrants. \nJoin YMCA Connections on a fun day out led by energetic knowledgeable guide Erik Graff. \n\nGet fit while learning about the local history and the environment\nVisit the salmon hatchery\nConnect with new people in this beautiful surrounding in North Vancouver\nGreat for the family\n\nFor Permanent Residents only. Registration required. \nWhen: Saturday\, September 10\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\n(Please bring your lunch)\nMeet at: Robert Lee YMCA\, 955 Burrard Street\, Vancouver \nTo register and for more information go to Eventbrite or contact Adrienne at adrienne.bale@gv.ymca.ca\, 604-673-6197. \nView the poster by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/guided-capilano-adventure-free-program-for-new-immigrants/
LOCATION:Robert Lee YMCA\, 955 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160913T203000
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UID:6874-1473791400-1473798600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Transitions Art Therapy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Little Mountain Neighbourhood House presents the Transitions Art Therapy Workshop. \nFor: Immigrant women\nWhen: Tuesday\, September 13 & September 20\, 2016\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nWhere: 3981 Main Street at 24th Avenue\nCost: By donation \nFacilitated by Susan Corser and Candice Seligmam\, the workshop will encourage participants to engage in the art process to help bridge the gap between their old and new lives and to reflect on the many changes and challenges of this transition. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of media to express their individual journeys\, including paint\, pencils\, collage\, or pastels. \nNo experience is required. Childminding available upon request in advance. \nPlease register by calling 604-879-7104 Ext. 304 or e-mail mehak_sharma@lmnhs.bc.ca. \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/transitions-art-therapy-workshop/
LOCATION:Little Mountain Neighbourhood House\, 3981 Main Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160917T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160917T163000
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UID:6943-1474075800-1474129800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Fitness Connection Course - YMCA Connections Program for new Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Connections presents the Canadian Fitness Connection Course. \n\nLearn how to stay fit and healthy while practicing English\nMeet new friends\nExplore Canadian life and culture\n\nFor Permanent Residents only. Free but you much register for this 12-week course. \nFor Men and Women: \nWhere: Robert Lee YMCA\, 955 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\nWhen: Saturdays\, September 17 – December 10\, 2016 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm \nFor Women only: \nWhere: Langara Family YMCA\, 282 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\nWhen: Fridays\, September 23 – December 16\, 2016 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm \nTo register and for more information contact YMCA Connections at connections@gv.ymca.ca or 604-685-8066. \nView the poster by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canadian-fitness-connection-course-ymca-connections-program-for-new-immigrants/
LOCATION:Robert Lee YMCA\, 955 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160920T203000
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SUMMARY:Transitions Art Therapy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Little Mountain Neighbourhood House presents the Transitions Art Therapy Workshop. \nFor: Immigrant women\nWhen: Tuesday\, September 13 & September 20\, 2016\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nWhere: 3981 Main Street at 24th Avenue\nCost: By donation \nFacilitated by Susan Corser and Candice Seligmam\, the workshop will encourage participants to engage in the art process to help bridge the gap between their old and new lives and to reflect on the many changes and challenges of this transition. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of media to express their individual journeys\, including paint\, pencils\, collage\, or pastels. \nNo experience is required. Childminding available upon request in advance. \nPlease register by calling 604-879-7104 Ext. 304 or e-mail mehak_sharma@lmnhs.bc.ca. \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/transitions-art-therapy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Little Mountain Neighbourhood House\, 3981 Main Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160921T203000
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UID:5862-1474480800-1474489800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Education Classes for Newcomers to Canada
DESCRIPTION:Abbotsford Community Services presents Education Classes for Newcomers to Canada! \nPreparing for Citizenship testing?\nApplying for Canadian Citizenship but don’t know where to start studying? \nAttend this free class to help you prepare for the knowledge test! Learn about Canada’s economy\, geography\, history\, government and more. \nWhen: Wednesday Evenings\, 6:00-8:30pm from September 21st to November 16th\nWhere: 2420 Montrose Avenue\, Abbotsford\, BC \nFor more information or to register\, contact Elise Marier at 604-866-5970 or e-mail her at elise.marier@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/education-classes-for-newcomers-to-canada/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Community Services\, 2420 Montrose Avenue\, Abbotsford \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160923T093000
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UID:6945-1474623000-1474633800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Preparation and Participation Course
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Connections Program for New Immigration presents the Citizenship Preparation and Participation Course. \nGet ready for the citizenship test and have fun! \nThis program will feature group discussions and presentations on the Discover Canada Study Guide. Your Canadian teacher will help make the guide easier to understand an explore what it means to be a good citizen. \nFor Permanent Residents only. FREE but you must register for this 10-week course. \nWhere: Vancouver Community College\, 1155 East Broadway\, Vancouver\nWhen: Fridays\, September 23 – December 2\, 2016 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nTo register and for more information contact YMCA Connections at connections@gv.ymca.ca or 604-685-8066 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/citizenship-preparation-and-participation-course/
LOCATION:Vancouver Community College\, 1155 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160923T143000
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UID:6944-1474630200-1474641000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Fitness Connection Course - YMCA Connections Program for New Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Connections presents the Canadian Fitness Connection Course. \n\nLearn how to stay fit and healthy while practicing English\nMeet new friends\nExplore Canadian life and culture\n\nFor Permanent Residents only. Free but you much register for this 12-week course. \nFor Men and Women: \nWhere: Robert Lee YMCA\, 955 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\nWhen: Saturdays\, September 17 – December 10\, 2016 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm \nFor Women only: \nWhere: Langara Family YMCA\, 282 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\nWhen: Fridays\, September 23 – December 16\, 2016 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm \nTo register and for more information contact YMCA Connections at connections@gv.ymca.ca or 604-685-8066. \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canadian-fitness-connection-course-ymca-connections-program-for-new-immigrants-2/
LOCATION:Langara Family YMCA\, 282 W. 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160927T190000
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SUMMARY:Expressive Art Group - Parent Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents the Expressive Art Group for Children 7 – 10 years old. \nThe program provides a safe place for children to: \n\nexpress themselves through visual arts\nshare personal stories\nmeet new friends\nlearn how to support one another\, and\nbuild self confidence\n\n8 Expressive Art Sessions & 1 Art Exhibit \nTuesdays\, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nDates: October 4 – November 29\nCost: $30 + $20 Family Membership\nLocation: Kits House (W. 7th & Vine) \n*Light snacks and refreshments are provided during sessions. \nParents Info Session: Tuesday\, September 27 at 5:30pm \nFor more information\, please contact Patricia at 604-736-3588 ext. 128 or patriciap@kitshouse.org \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/expressive-art-group/
LOCATION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood house\, 2305 West 7th \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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