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 December

Tuesdays (December 3, 10) 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 and Thursdays (Weekly) Qigong for Seniors

Qigong combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to balance the body’s energy. Join this class and improve your overall well-being. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Wednesdays (December 5, 11) 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

Fridays (December 6, 13, 20) 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

Monday, December 9 Diabetes

Learn about the relationship between healthy eating and diabetes.

  • Free Workshop (in Korean)
  • In-Person
  • 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Monday, December 9 Credit Score and Report

Conducted in Mandarin, this workshop will provide information on how to increase your financial credit and check your credit score.

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

Tuesday, December 10 Financial Literacy

Learn about the financial skills needed to manage a healthy financial life. This is the ultimate guide to financial literacy for adults.

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

Friday, December 13 Seniors’ Christmas Gathering

Join us for a festive potluck, fun games, and great company. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Monday, December 16 Movie Day for Seniors

End your week with a cinematic treat! Join us for an afternoon of classic and contemporary films from around the world. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Workshops in English

Tuesdays (December 3, 10) 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 and Thursdays (Weekly) Qigong for Seniors

Qigong combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to balance the body’s energy. Join this class and improve your overall well-being. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Wednesdays (December 5, 11) 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, December 13 Seniors’ Christmas Gathering

Join us for a festive potluck, fun games, and great company. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Monday, December 16 Movie Day for Seniors

End your week with a cinematic treat! Join us for an afternoon of classic and contemporary films from around the world. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Workshops in Chinese

Wednesdays and Thursdays (Weekly) Qigong for Seniors

Qigong combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to balance the body’s energy. Join this class and improve your overall well-being. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Monday, December 9 Credit Score and Report

Conducted in Mandarin, this workshop will provide information on how to increase your financial credit and check your credit score.

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

Friday, December 13 Seniors’ Christmas Gathering

Join us for a festive potluck, fun games, and great company. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Monday, December 16 Movie Day for Seniors

End your week with a cinematic treat! Join us for an afternoon of classic and contemporary films from around the world. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).

  • Free Program (in English/Chinese)
  • In-Person (University Settlement)
  • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Workshops in Farsi

Fridays (December 6, 13, 20) 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

Workshops in Ukrainian

Tuesday, December 10 Financial Literacy

Learn about the financial skills needed to manage a healthy financial life. This is the ultimate guide to financial literacy for adults.

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

Workshops in Korean

Monday, December 9 Diabetes

Learn about the relationship between healthy eating and diabetes.

  • Free Workshop (in Korean)
  • In-Person
  • 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm