Free Community Workshops

Every month, explore a variety of free workshops covering employment, technology, personal finance, health, citizenship and arts-related topics.

Free Community Workshops

Every month, explore a variety of free workshops covering employment, technology, personal finance, health, citizenship and arts-related topics.

Workshops in May

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English
Cantonese
Mandarin
Farsi
Ukranian
Korean

Fridays (Weekly) Seniors’ Digital Connect

In this program, seniors will learn how to use basic technology to maintain social contact and promote independent living.

  • Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Fridays (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) Citizenship Test Preparation

Conducted in Farsi, these classes will help you prepare for the Citizenship Test. Learn about your rights and responsibilities in becoming a Canadian citizen. Our online Citizenship Test Preparation Classes include mock test questions.

  • Free Program (in Farsi)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tuesday, May 7 Resume Writing

Learn tips for writing a good resume that can leave a lasting impression and how to use ChatGPT to support good resume writing.

  • Free In-Person Workshop (in English)
  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Tuesdays (May 7, 14, 21, 28) English Conversation

Join a small group of fellow students and work with professional Canadian tutors as you practice speaking in English. Improve your speaking and listening skills and build your confidence in this program.

  • Free Workshop (in English)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Tuesdays (Weekly) Volunteer English Training

Are you interested in volunteering in the community and want to enhance your English skills? Learn common English phrases that will be invaluable during your next volunteer experience.

  • Free Program (in Mandarin)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Wednesdays (May 8, 15, 22, 29) English Writing

In small group sessions, led by professional tutors, you will improve your English writing ability through reading articles, short stories, and practicing the use of words and phrases to express your ideas.

  • Free Workshop (in English)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Thursday, May 9 Immigration and Family

This workshop will provide information about immigration and its benefits, challenges, effects on family, and resources.

  • Free Online Workshop (in Farsi)
  • 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday, May 23 Financial Literacy 1 (Ukranian)

Learn about different bank accounts, how to open a bank account as well as all kinds of cards including debit cards and credit cards.

  • Free Online Workshop (in Ukranian)
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Thursday, May 23 Financial Literacy 2 (Farsi)

This workshop will provide information about investments, saving plans, retirement planning, and estate planning essentials.

  • Free Hybrid Workshop (in Farsi)
  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Friday, May 31 Intergenerational Reading Circle

Reignite your passion for reading, discover new books and make friends with us at Lilian H. Smith Library for monthly themed reading and discussion.

  • Free Workshop (in English)
  • In-Person (Lillian H. Smith Library)
  • 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Workshops in English

Tuesday, May 7 Resume Writing

Learn tips for writing a good resume that can leave a lasting impression and how to use ChatGPT to support good resume writing.

  • Free In-Person Workshop (in English)
  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Tuesdays (May 7, 14, 21, 28) English Conversation

Join a small group of fellow students and work with professional Canadian tutors as you practice speaking in English. Improve your speaking and listening skills and build your confidence in this program.

  • Free Workshop (in English)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Wednesdays (May 8, 15, 22, 29) English Writing

In small group sessions, led by professional tutors, you will improve your English writing ability through reading articles, short stories, and practicing the use of words and phrases to express your ideas.

  • Free Workshop (in English)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Friday, May 31 Intergenerational Reading Circle

Reignite your passion for reading, discover new books and make friends with us at Lilian H. Smith Library for monthly themed reading and discussion.

  • Free Workshop (in English)
  • In-Person (Lillian H. Smith Library)
  • 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Workshops in Cantonese

Workshops in Mandarin

Fridays (Weekly) Seniors’ Digital Connect

In this program, seniors will learn how to use basic technology to maintain social contact and promote independent living.

  • Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Tuesdays (Weekly) Volunteer English Training

Are you interested in volunteering in the community and want to enhance your English skills? Learn common English phrases that will be invaluable during your next volunteer experience.

  • Free Program (in Mandarin)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Workshops in Farsi

Fridays (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) Citizenship Test Preparation

Conducted in Farsi, these classes will help you prepare for the Citizenship Test. Learn about your rights and responsibilities in becoming a Canadian citizen. Our online Citizenship Test Preparation Classes include mock test questions.

  • Free Program (in Farsi)
  • Online via Zoom
  • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday, May 9 Immigration and Family

This workshop will provide information about immigration and its benefits, challenges, effects on family, and resources.

  • Free Online Workshop (in Farsi)
  • 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday, May 23 Financial Literacy 2 (Farsi)

This workshop will provide information about investments, saving plans, retirement planning, and estate planning essentials.

  • Free Hybrid Workshop (in Farsi)
  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Workshops in Ukranian

Thursday, May 23 Financial Literacy 1 (Ukranian)

Learn about different bank accounts, how to open a bank account as well as all kinds of cards including debit cards and credit cards.

  • Free Online Workshop (in Ukranian)
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Workshops in Korean