Workshops and Events for Newcomers


  • Community Connectedness for Parents of Special Needs Children (Facilitated by CCS)

    This group session is designed to support newcomer parents of children with special needs by providing guidance in: Navigating government services online Accessing financial support and funding options Discovering family resources Learning about available support services Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregivers (Immigration document required)

    Community Connectedness for Parents of Special Needs Children (Facilitated by CCS)
  • Social Circle/Coffee Connection – Brewing Bonds (Facilitated by CCS)

    Join us for a safe and welcoming space to connect, share stories, and build friendships over coffee. These group sessions are open to refugee claimants who have been accepted and are looking to engage with their community. Language: English Eligibility: IRCC-eligible Refugee Clients (Immigration document required) Important: Please contact the worker to register. Seats are […]

    Social Circle/Coffee Connection – Brewing Bonds (Facilitated by CCS)
  • English Conversation Group

    Facilitated by CCS These group sessions are designed for newcomers who want to learn English and improve their conversation skills. Topics will include information relevant to the "Welcome to Canada" and orientation to Ontario. Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, or Live-in Caregiver (immigration document required) Please contact the worker to register.

    English Conversation Group
  • Children’s English Reading Group (Facilitated by CCS)

    These group sessions are for students aged 7 to 12 with a Grade 2 reading level who want to improve their reading skills, learn new vocabulary, and build confidence and communication abilities. Language: English Eligibility: Children ages 7 to 12 with a Grade 2 reading level, whose parents are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-in […]

    Children’s English Reading Group (Facilitated by CCS)
  • Family English Conversation Group

    Facilitated by CCS Every Tuesday and Thursday This ongoing group session is designed for parents who wish to practice their English skills while learning about: Daily family life in Canada Parenting tips and resources Raising children in a new country Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Live-in Caregiver parents (Immigration documents required) Please […]

    Family English Conversation Group
  • Social Circle/Coffee Connection – Brewing Bonds (Facilitated by CCS)

    Join us for a safe and welcoming space to connect, share stories, and build friendships over coffee. These group sessions are open to refugee claimants who have been accepted and are looking to engage with their community. Language: English Eligibility: IRCC-eligible Refugee Clients (Immigration document required) Important: Please contact the worker to register. Seats are […]

    Social Circle/Coffee Connection – Brewing Bonds (Facilitated by CCS)