Workshops and Events for Newcomers


  • How to Stay active at Home (Organized by CCS, Facilitated by HF Connecting Health)

    By joining this workshop, Newcomers participants will learn exercises that are safe to do at home, please wear comfortable clothing and nonslip footwear. Registration is required to get the link. Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-in Caregiver (Immigration document required)

    How to Stay active at Home (Organized by CCS, Facilitated by HF Connecting Health)

  • Shopping for good food in multicultural Toronto

    This workshop is for Newcomers participants who want to learn -Where can they find information for food being recalled? -Discussion about own experiences about shopping for healthy food -Reliable website about healthy food Registration is required to get the link. Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-in Caregiver (Immigration document required)

    Shopping for good food in multicultural Toronto

  • How to spot Fake News (Organized by CCS, Facilitated by Toronto Public Library)

    This information session is for Newcomers to help them differentiate a real news from a fake one. The following will be discussed: - Understanding fake news and actions you could take to counter them, - Useful websites for checking the factual accuracy of news. Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-in Caregiver (Immigration […]

    How to spot Fake News (Organized by CCS, Facilitated by Toronto Public Library)

  • Food Safety at Home and Outside

    This workshop is for Newcomers participants who would like to learn about: -Common mistakes made in food storage -A discussion on safe storage of different food items -Online resources regarding recalled food items -Online resources on restaurant inspection reports in Toronto and nearby areas Must register to get the link. Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Resident, […]

    Food Safety at Home and Outside

  • Essential English words used by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)~Part 2

    This workshop is for Newcomers participants who would like to learn about the meaning of common words used by Canada Revenue Agency; what will be covered: - Understanding the words used in Notice of Assessment - Phrases CRA may use for verification process when contacting CRA - Find out related resources for further learning Must […]

    Essential English words used by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)~Part 2

  • Food Choices during COVID-19

    This workshop is to discuss about changes in Food Choices during COVID-19. What type of food and vitamins are better to build up the immune system. Must register to get the link. Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-in Caregiver (Immigration document required)

    Food Choices during COVID-19

  • Mindfulness and Meditation

    This group session is for Newcomers who speak Mandarin and would like to learn: -Origin and history of mindfulness and meditation -Benefits of mindfulness and meditation -A short practice to get you started Must register to receive Zoom link. Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-in Caregiver (Immigration document required)

    Mindfulness and Meditation