Workshops and Events for Newcomers


  • Healthy Active Program/ Alimentación Saludable y Actividad Física (Facilitated by CCS)

    These workshops are for newcomer women aged 20 to 60 to help them stay healthy and active in a fun way without doing traditional workouts. Languages: English/Spanish Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Refugee Claimants, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregiver women aged 20 to 60 (Immigration document required) Contact Eliana Fonseca Lopez to Reserve Your Spot as space […]

    Healthy Active Program/ Alimentación Saludable y Actividad Física (Facilitated by CCS)
  • Healing Brushstrokes/Pinceladas Sanadoras (Facilitated by CCS)

    Participants will have the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through art-making in a safe environment. All materials will be provided. Language: English/Spanish Eligibility: Open to Permanent Residents, Refugee Claimants, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregiver women aged 20 to 60. (Immigration document required)

    Healing Brushstrokes/Pinceladas Sanadoras (Facilitated by CCS)
  • Computer Literacy

    Participants will gain familiarity with computers and their operations, including downloading and organizing PDF files, creating Gmail accounts, navigating various operating systems, and developing PowerPoint presentations. The first 10 participants will receive CCS laptops for the class; all other participants must bring their own laptops. Language: Spanish Eligibility: Permanent Residence, Convention Refugees, Live-in-caregivers

    Computer Literacy

  • Pension Clinic – Service Canada

    Participants need to schedule an appointment at this pension clinic, where they will receive assistance with applying for OAS, CPP, and/or Spousal Allowance. During the appointment, they can also review their application status and payment details with a Service Canada Representative. Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Residence, Convention Refugees, Live-in-caregivers

    Pension Clinic – Service Canada
  • Chinese Seniors Group

    This information session will provide opportunities for Chinese-speaking permanent residents aged 55 and older to learn about government policies and community-related information. Language: Mandarin Eligibility: Permanent Residence

    Chinese Seniors Group

  • Personal Safety & Emergency Services for Newcomers by Peel Regional Police

    Description: In this information session, participants will learn about: How to recognize high-risk environments and behaviors How to improve safety when traveling and interacting with strangers Road Safety: Distracted/Impaired Driving and Pedestrian Safety Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers

    Personal Safety & Emergency Services for Newcomers by Peel Regional Police
  • Positive Parenting by Children’s Aid Society (CAS)

    Session Overview: This information session will focus on techniques to build healthier relationships with your child through various ages and stages. Participants will learn that positive parenting is about creating a nurturing home environment based on mutual respect, where children feel safe and supported, ultimately helping them grow into happy and responsible adults. Language: English […]

    Positive Parenting by Children’s Aid Society (CAS)