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 July
Tuesdays (Weekly) Technology Class for Seniors
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 English and Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Tuesdays (July 9, 16, 23, 30) Mindful Breathing Class (for Seniors)
Discover the benefits of mindful breathing in our four-week “Mindful Breathing Class”. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Program (in English)
- In-Person
- 8:30 am to 9:15 am
Wednesdays (Weekly) Telephone-Based Program: Bridging Cultures (for Seniors)
Learn about Canadian culture, landscape, and latest news through our telephone program.
- Free Program (in Mandarin)
- Virtual (Telephone)
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday, July 4 Divorce/Separation and The Matrimonial Property
Join us for this free workshop and learn about cohabitation agreements, marriage agreements, separation agreements, and the matrimonial home.
- Free Workshop (in Farsi)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fridays (Weekly) 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
Fridays (Weekly) Telephone-Based Program: Community Event Update (for Seniors)
Join our weekly telephone-based program, providing weekly local community news updates. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Telephone Program (in Mandarin)
- 9:15 am to 9:45 am
Saturdays (July 13, 20, 27) Technology Fundamentals for Seniors
Join us to learn about essential digital skills. This program focuses on teaching seniors the fundamentals to allow them to use technology to assist their daily lives.
- Free Program (in English)
- In-Person
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesdays (July 9, 16, 23, 30) 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 and Thursdays Herb Garden Revitalization (for Seniors)
Come get your hands dirty and learn about practical gardening skills as we work together to plant, prune, and nurture a variety of herbs.
- Free Program (in English/Mandarin)
- In-Person
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Tuesdays)
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Thursdays)
Wednesdays (July 10, 17, 24, 31) 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
Monday, July 15 Stress Management
Join us for this free workshop on stress, its causes, and how to cope with it.
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, July 18 Preparing Your Financial Umbrella
Join us for this free virtual workshop and learn about saving for emergencies, dealing with market volatility, and developing an estate plan.
- Free Workshop (in English)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday, July 23 First Time Home Buyers
Learn about types of home ownership, real estate agents, mortgage qualification rules, and more…
- Free Workshop (in Farsi)
- Hybrid Workshop
- 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Thursday, July 25 Financial Literacy 2
Join us for this free workshop and learn about credit history building, investment portfolio diversification, retirement planning, and estate planning essentials.
- Free Workshop (in Ukrainian)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 25 Landlord and Tenant Dispute
Learn about non-payment of rent and damage recovery, termination of tenancy, tenant rights, and tenant application for bad faith.
- Free Workshop (in Korean)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Workshops in English
Tuesdays (Weekly) Technology Class for Seniors
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 English and Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Tuesdays (July 9, 16, 23, 30) Mindful Breathing Class (for Seniors)
Discover the benefits of mindful breathing in our four-week “Mindful Breathing Class”. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Program (in English)
- In-Person
- 8:30 am to 9:15 am
Saturdays (July 13, 20, 27) Technology Fundamentals for Seniors
Join us to learn about essential digital skills. This program focuses on teaching seniors the fundamentals to allow them to use technology to assist their daily lives.
- Free Program (in English)
- In-Person
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesdays (July 9, 16, 23, 30) 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 and Thursdays Herb Garden Revitalization (for Seniors)
Come get your hands dirty and learn about practical gardening skills as we work together to plant, prune, and nurture a variety of herbs.
- Free Program (in English/Mandarin)
- In-Person
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Tuesdays)
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Thursdays)
Wednesdays (July 10, 17, 24, 31) 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, July 18 Preparing Your Financial Umbrella
Join us for this free virtual workshop and learn about saving for emergencies, dealing with market volatility, and developing an estate plan.
- Free Workshop (in English)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Workshops in Cantonese
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Workshops in Mandarin
Tuesdays (Weekly) Technology Class for Seniors
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 English and Mandarin)
- In-Person (University Settlement)
- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Wednesdays (Weekly) Telephone-Based Program: Bridging Cultures (for Seniors)
Learn about Canadian culture, landscape, and latest news through our telephone program.
- Free Program (in Mandarin)
- Virtual (Telephone)
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fridays (Weekly) Telephone-Based Program: Community Event Update (for Seniors)
Join our weekly telephone-based program, providing weekly local community news updates. This program is for older adults (ages 55 and over).
- Free Telephone Program (in Mandarin)
- 9:15 am to 9:45 am
Tuesdays and Thursdays Herb Garden Revitalization (for Seniors)
Come get your hands dirty and learn about practical gardening skills as we work together to plant, prune, and nurture a variety of herbs.
- Free Program (in English/Mandarin)
- In-Person
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Tuesdays)
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Thursdays)
Monday, July 15 Stress Management
Join us for this free workshop on stress, its causes, and how to cope with it.
- Free Workshop (in Mandarin)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Workshops in Farsi
Tuesday, July 4 Divorce/Separation and The Matrimonial Property
Join us for this free workshop and learn about cohabitation agreements, marriage agreements, separation agreements, and the matrimonial home.
- Free Workshop (in Farsi)
- Online via Zoom
- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fridays (Weekly) 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, July 23 First Time Home Buyers
Learn about types of home ownership, real estate agents, mortgage qualification rules, and more…
- Free Workshop (in Farsi)
- Hybrid Workshop
- 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Workshops in Ukrainian
Thursday, July 25 Financial Literacy 2
Join us for this free workshop and learn about credit history building, investment portfolio diversification, retirement planning, and estate planning essentials.
- Free Workshop (in Ukrainian)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Workshops in Korean
Thursday, July 25 Landlord and Tenant Dispute
Learn about non-payment of rent and damage recovery, termination of tenancy, tenant rights, and tenant application for bad faith.
- Free Workshop (in Korean)
- Online via Zoom
- 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm