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 October
Tuesday (Weekly) Cooking Program for Seniors
Explore the rich and diverse flavours of East Asia in our weekly cooking program, led by a former chef with years of culinary experience.This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesdays (October 1, 8, 15) 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 (October 2, 9, 16)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
Wednesdays (Weekly) Seniors’ Beginner Technology Class
Learn how to use technology to assist your daily life. Learn how to create and use email, how to change your password, how to use online banking, how to use social platforms, and more… This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Fridays (Weekly) Seniors’ Digital Connect (Intermediate Level)
In this program, seniors will learn how to use technology to maintain social contact and promote independent living. The program delivers a range of intermediate to advanced technology classes.
- Free Workshop (in Chinese)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fridays (October 4, 11, 18, 25) 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
Mondays (Weekly) Board Game Club for Seniors
Play games, laugh, connect, and enjoy some light-hearted competition. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in English/Chinese)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, October 10Immigration and PR Programs
Conducted in Ukrainian, this workshop will provide information about different types of Temporary Resident Status, Permanent Residence Programs, and how to build an immigration strategy.
- Free Workshop (in Ukrainian)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, October 17Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord? Join us for this free workshop in Mandarin to learn more about this topic.
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- Hybrid (Online and In-Person)
- 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Thursday, October 17 Retirement Planning
Learn about what you’ll need in retirement and how to financially prepare for retirement.
- Free Workshop (in Korean)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, October 24 Protect Your Money
Join us for this free workshop and learn how to protect your money from fraud.
- Free Workshop (in English)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Friday, October 25 Movie Friday 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
Tuesday, October 29 Music Treasure Box: Workshop Series on Chinese Music Appreciation
Learn how to analyze and appreciate Chinese music in this workshop series.
- Free Workshop on Zoom (in Cantonese/Mandarin)
- 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Workshops in English
Tuesdays (October 1, 8, 15) 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 (October 2, 9, 16)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
Mondays (Weekly) Board Game Club for Seniors
Play games, laugh, connect, and enjoy some light-hearted competition. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in English/Chinese)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, October 24 Protect Your Money
Join us for this free workshop and learn how to protect your money from fraud.
- Free Workshop (in English)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Friday, October 25 Movie Friday 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
Tuesday (Weekly) Cooking Program for Seniors
Explore the rich and diverse flavours of East Asia in our weekly cooking program, led by a former chef with years of culinary experience.This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesdays (Weekly) Seniors’ Beginner Technology Class
Learn how to use technology to assist your daily life. Learn how to create and use email, how to change your password, how to use online banking, how to use social platforms, and more… This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Fridays (Weekly) Seniors’ Digital Connect (Intermediate Level)
In this program, seniors will learn how to use technology to maintain social contact and promote independent living. The program delivers a range of intermediate to advanced technology classes.
- Free Workshop (in Chinese)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Mondays (Weekly) Board Game Club for Seniors
Play games, laugh, connect, and enjoy some light-hearted competition. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Workshop (in English/Chinese)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, October 17Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord? Join us for this free workshop in Mandarin to learn more about this topic.
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- Hybrid (Online and In-Person)
- 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Friday, October 25 Movie Friday 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
Tuesday, October 29 Music Treasure Box: Workshop Series on Chinese Music Appreciation
Learn how to analyze and appreciate Chinese music in this workshop series.
- Free Workshop on Zoom (in Cantonese/Mandarin)
- 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Workshops in Farsi
Fridays (October 4, 11, 18, 25) 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
Thursday, October 10Immigration and PR Programs
Conducted in Ukrainian, this workshop will provide information about different types of Temporary Resident Status, Permanent Residence Programs, and how to build an immigration strategy.
- Free Workshop (in Ukrainian)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Workshops in Korean
Thursday, October 17 Retirement Planning
Learn about what you’ll need in retirement and how to financially prepare for retirement.
- Free Workshop (in Korean)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm