December 2014 Schedule of Events
Red Text: Special Event | Blue Text: Workshops | Green Text: Other Services | Black Text: Regular Program or Service
Mon
Highlights!
Cantonese Women Support Group
Dec 1 & 8 (Mon) 10:00-11:30am
Success After High School
Grade 9-12 students
Dec 1, 8 &15 ( Mon) 4:30-6:30
Get Ready for Canadian Winter
Dec 4 (Thu) 2:30-3:30pm
Online Learning for Immigrants
Dec 4 (Thu) 6:05-7:35pm
Information session
Liver Health for Immigrants
Dec 6 (Sat) 10:30am-12:30pm
Language Training
(Mon-Fri) 9:00am-2:30pm
Evening Language Training
(Mon-Thu) 6:30-9:00pm
**All Language Classes will be closed
from Dec 22, 2014 to Jan 2, 2015**
Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
(Mon-Sat)
9:00am-2:30pm
**Class will be ended on Dec 10 and
reopen in Jan 2015 **
All the services you need…
All in one place!
Tue
1
2
JSW -M2
9am-1pm
Legal Clinic
9am-12pm
AQIS
9am-4:30pm
Senior Social Club
1:30-4:30pm
Pronunciation Class
3-5pm
Grammar in Conversation 3-5pm
JSW -M2
ESS
AQIS
CET
Diabetes Clinic
8
Legal Clinic
9am-12pm
AQIS
9am-4:30pm
Senior Social Club
1:30-4:30pm
Pronunciation Class
3-5pm
Grammar in Conversation 3-5pm
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
JSW -M2
9am-1pm
Housing Help 9am-4:30pm
CET
9am-8pm
Pronunciation Class 3-5pm
Grammar in Conversation
3-5pm
JSW -M2
9am-1pm JSW -M2
9am-1pm
Housing Help 9am-4:30pm Physical & Mental
Milk Bag Project
3-5pm Wellness Senior
10am-12:30pm
All Babies Count
3-6pm
English Conversation Circle
6-8pm
9
10
11
ESS
9am-4:30pm
AQIS
9am-4:30pm
CET
9am-4:30pm
Understanding Learning
Disabilities & ADHD6:30-8:30pm
Diabetes Clinic
12-8pm
Housing Help 9am-4:30pm
CET
9am-8pm
Pronunciation Class 3-5pm
Grammar in Conversation
3-5pm
Housing Help 9am-4:30pm
Milk Bag Project
3-5pm
All Babies Count
3-6pm
Immunization Clinic 3-7pm
15
16
17
18
JSW -M1
9am-1pm
Legal Clinic
9am-12pm
AQIS
9am-4:30pm
Senior Social Club
1:30-4:30pm
Pronunciation Class
3-5pm
Grammar in Conversation 3-5pm
JSW -M1
ESS
AQIS
CET
Diabetes Clinic
22
23
Legal Clinic
AQIS
Senior Social Club
29
9am-12pm ESS
9am-4:30pm AQIS
1:30-4:30pm CET
30
Legal Clinic
AQIS
Senior Social Club
9am-12pm ESS
9am-4:30pm AQIS
1:30-4:30pm CET
9am-1pm
9 am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
12-8pm
9am-1pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm
12-8pm
5
6
12
Great Toronto
Chinese Breast
Cancer Support
11am-1pm
19
JSW -M1
9am-1pm JSW -M1
9am-1pm JSW -M1
Housing Help 9am-4:30pm Housing Help 9am-4:30pm
CET
9am-8pm All Babies Count
3-6pm
Pronunciation Class 3-5pm
Grammar in Conversation
3-5pm
24
9am-4:30pm Housing Help 9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm CET
9am-8pm
9am-4:30pm
13
25
20
9am-1pm
26
Christmas Day
Centre Closed
31
9am-4:30pm Housing Help 9am-4:30pm
9am-4:30pm CET
9am-8pm
9am-4:30pm
1-877-761-1155 | www.welcomecentre.ca | [email protected]
Welcome Centre—Markham South: Kennedy Fields Plaza, 7220 Kennedy Road,
Boxing Day
Centre Closed
27
Schedule of Events
Red Text: Special Event | Blue Text: Workshops | Green Text: Other Services | Black Text: Regular Program or Service
Program/Service/Event name
Language Training
English language instruction for Permanent Residents and
Convention Refugees that are 18 years of age or older. Focus
on English language skills for daily communication,
employment. Preparation and practical information about life
in Canada. Daytime and evening classes available.
Free child care for students: Ages 19 months to 5 years old.
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 2:30 pm.
Levels offered: LINC 1 to 7. Transportation allowance may be
available. Learners must be assessed by the LINC
Assessment Centre prior to registration.
More Information: Jacqui. 1-877-761-1155 x 3235
Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Employment Support Services
Job Search Workshops (JSW)
Specifically designed for recent immigrants looking for work.
Assistance with developing resumes and cover letters, skills
identification, job search tips and preparing for job interviews.
Must be Permanent Resident, Landed Immigrant, Convention
Refugee or Live-in Caregiver.
More information: Joy 1-877-761-1155 x3216
Employment Settlement Specialist (ESS)
One-on-one support services including personalized Return to
Work Action Plans, job search coaching and referrals.
Available to all unemployed or underemployed residents of
York Region who are able to work in Canada.
For Appointment: 1-877-761-1155 x 3216
Free, job-specific language training delivered to employees
at the work-place. Topics and language functions specified
by the employer to enhance job performance and trainability.
Available to employees who are Landed Immigrants and
Convention Refugees.
More Information: Bozena 1-877-761-1155 x3234
Accreditation Qualifications Information
Services (AQIS)
English Conversation Circle (ECC)
Accreditation Portfolio: One-on-one coaching or group
workshop for people who are interested in developing their
Accreditation Portfolio. It is a powerful tool to help participant
gain the competitive edge in the Canadian job market.
For information or appointments: Monica 1-877-761-1155
Every other Thursday evening from 6-8pm, Improve your
English conversation skills. Learn about Canada and
Canadian Cultures get connected to your community.
More Information: Emilia 905-770-7040 X 226/242
Language Assessment
Advised Internationally Trained Professionals and Trades
People on how to obtain professional recognition.
Resource Information Specialist
Mike Bag Club
Senior Services
Participant will learn how to crochet sleeping mats out of milk
bags. These waterproof and durable mats are being sent to
emergency zones world-wide as temporary sleeping mats and
surgical mats
More Information: Emilia 905-770-7040 X 226/242
Seniors’ Computer Training - A 9 sessions computer
Youth Services:
Exercise Program for Seniors 65+ - This program is
Homework Club – Each week volunteers assist students
from grade 6-12 with their homework. Students can bring their
homework to the program for help in a social and supportive
environment. Lessons on communication skills and English
grammar included.
Homework Plus: Develop practical skills (Marketing,
Public Speaking, Event planning and Media Production) while
helping to raise awareness for a good cause! Gain volunteer
hours and develop skills for education and future employment
goals!
Success after High School: Post-Secondary Options
Exploration Series – 8 week program where participants get to
learn how to map educational and career goals, understand
job search strategies, create their resume and cover letter,
build interview Skills and meet University/ College
representatives!
Post-Secondary Options Fair: ONE DAY EVENT where
Access to current training resources, personal career plan
Free language assessment for eligible individuals enrolling in development and job search support. Free use of computers,
language training Classes.
fax, telephone and other resources for job search activities.
For Appointment: 1-877-761-1155
More Information: Rex 1-877-761-1155 x3229
parents and high school students gather more information
about post-secondary options and meet representatives from
universities/ colleges on site!
For more information: Jennifer 1-877-761-1155 x3214
Settlement Services
Homework Club - Each week volunteers assist students
Housing Help
One-on-one support for immigrants and their families. Find
information on everyday needs; banking, shopping, housing, Assistance for individuals in securing affordable
accommodation in the rental market.
childcare, supports for seniors, health care, cultural,
More information: Cima 416-414-6779
educational and recreational services and referrals.
For Appointment: 1-877-761-1155 x 3201 / 3202
iPad Basics
Care for Newcomers’ Children (CNC)
Free, on-site care for young children (ages 19 months to 13
years old) for newcomer parents accessing the Centre’s
services.
For details: Rony 1-877-761-1155 x 3223
All the services you need…
All in one place!
A 5 session introductory iPad basics, participant will learn
how to set up iPad, download apps and use iPad for
entertainment & social networking etc.
For more information, Christine 1-866-853-6068 X 3221
from grade 6-12 with their homework. Students can bring their
homework to the program for help in a social and supportive
environment. Students also work on arts and craft projects.
French Homework Club - Each week the teacher
prepares class materials for students and the volunteers
assist students from grade 6-12 with their homework.
Students can bring their homework to the program for help in
a social and supportive environment. Lessons are on French
listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills.
For more information: Shabnam 1-877-761-1155 x3230
1-877-761-1155 | www.welcomecentre.ca | [email protected]
Welcome Centre—Markham South: Kennedy Fields Plaza, 7220 Kennedy Road,
training series to learn Microsoft Office. : make basic
flyers, write business letters & create professional looking
documents and much more……...
For more information: Nazia 1-877-761-1155 x 3211
designed to improve/maintain older adults’ current level of
function. So that they can continue living independently.
For more information: Shirley 1-877-761-1155 x 3232
Women Service
Cantonese Women Support Group
Physical and Mental Wellness Workshop Series participants will learn how to improve their own physical
and mental health. In each session would have specific
health topic with an exercise period. Participants are
encouraged to attend all 6 sessions.
For more information, Christine 1-866-853-6068 X 3221
Support Group for New Immigrant Women
A 8 weeks women support group for participants to make
friends, learn information on healthy eating /active
living and practice Yoga and stretch exercise.
More Information: Jenny 1-877-761-1155 x3210
Other Programs and Service Providers
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Parenting Workshops and support group
Diabetes Screening and prevention
Seniors Clubs
Pre and Post natal nutritional support
Immunization Clinics
Community Legal Clinic of York Region
Service Canada
Ontario Works
More information: 1-877-761-1155 x 3201 or x3202