Workshops and Events for Newcomers


  • Newcomer Senior’s Wellness Group

    These group sessions are for Newcomer Seniors who would like to: Learn simple everyday English Learn basic computer skills and email Make friends Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, or Live-in Caregiver seniors aged 55 and over (Immigration document required) Please contact the workers for registration and any inquiries.

    Newcomer Senior’s Wellness Group
  • Newcomer Seniors’ Wellness Group

    Facilitated by Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) Join us for group sessions designed for Newcomer Seniors to: Learn simple everyday English Acquire basic computer skills and email Make friends Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregiver seniors aged 55 and over (Immigration document required) Please contact us for registration and any inquiries.

    Newcomer Seniors’ Wellness Group
  • Community Connectedness for Parents/Caregivers of Young Children

    Facilitated by CCS This group session is designed to support newcomer parents in: Finding government services online Discovering family resources Learning about available support services Eligibility: Open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers, or Refugee Parents (immigration document required). To register or for more information, please contact the worker.

    Community Connectedness for Parents/Caregivers of Young Children
  • Pension Clinic – Service Canada

    Participants can submit applications for OAS (Old Age Security), CPP (Canada Pension Plan), and/or Spousal Allowance, as well as review the application status and payment inquiries with a Service Canada Representative by appointment.

    Pension Clinic – Service Canada

  • Digital Literacy (Organized by CCS, Facilitated by YWCA JUMP Start Program)

    This 4-day workshop is for newcomers interested in gaining knowledge in digital literacy. Topics covered include: Day 1: Windows and Mac Day 2: Android and iPhone Day 3: Internet Day 4: Social Media Note: Participants must attend all 4 sessions to receive a certificate. Please contact the worker to register. Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Resident, […]

    Digital Literacy (Organized by CCS, Facilitated by YWCA JUMP Start Program)
  • Information Fair

    Join us at the Information Fair! Discover Resources and Build Connections! Explore information booths hosted by CCS departments and key community stakeholders. Access tailored resources to support your settlement journey. Expand your network and connect with community members. Languages: Information available in multiple languages Eligibility: Newcomers  

    Information Fair
  • Basic Computer Training for Women

    Facilitated by Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) Join our free Basic Computer Training workshops and learn: Computer Features and Keyboarding Skills Desktop and File Management Using Web Browsers Introduction to the Internet and Email Who: Adult women, regardless of immigration status (immigration document required) Please contact the worker to register. Space is limited to 10 women […]

    Basic Computer Training for Women