For a better view of the Information Session Posters, please click on any image. For a summary of the Information Sessions for Immigrants/Newcomers in January, please scroll down.

Support will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Low German during these information sessions.

January 6 & 27, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Protecting Children on the Internet

We will be discussing the dangers of the internet. We will show you how to teach your children online security basics, how to block specific websites and why it is important to know their passwords.

January 9 & 11, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Talking to your doctor

We will teach you what to bring to your first doctor’s visit, and whether or not you should take an interpreter with you. We will be discussing the importance and how to do a follow up with your doctor and which questions you should be asking your doctor.

January 17, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Settlement.Org

Anne-Marie McGregor the OCASI Marketing Senior Coordinator wil come to Adult Language and Learning to demonstrate how to use Settlement.org.

January 23 & 25, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Counseling Services in Chatham-Kent

We will be discussing what counselling is, what services are available and what the related costs could be. Find out if you are eligible to receive counselling.

January 25, 2012 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm): Family Literacy Night

Join us for fun, fun, fun. We will be celebrating Family Literacy Day with games, and activities that will help to promote literacy. We will have activities for the whole family. Don’t miss out on a night of fun for everyone.

For a better view of the Information Session Posters, please click on any image. For a summary of the Information Sessions for Immigrants/Newcomers in November and December, please scroll down.

Support will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Low German during these information sessions.

November 2 & 7, 2011 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Recreation in Chatham-Kent

We will be discovering everything there is to do in Chatham-Kent; how to get to these activities and we will show you all the Seasonal Fun there is to do for you and your family without having to leave Chatham-Kent.

December 1 & 2, 2011 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Parenting Issues

We will discover what the parenting issues are in Canada. We will see why communication is so important and vital in any family and when is the right time to talk to your children about certain issues.

December 6, 2011 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Social Housing

Jennifer Johns from Social Housing will be coming to talk about what social housing is; how to apply for social housing and what the tenant and landlord rights are.

December 9 & 12, 2011 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Service Canada

Learn what services Service Canada provides, how to apply for them and if you are eligible for their services.

December 13, 2011 (9:45 am - 12:30 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Blood Pressure Clinic

Sonia Teeuwen RN from the Chatham Kent Community Health Centre will come to our Centre to run a Blood Pressure Clinic. With your consent she will be taking your blood pressure and she wil also be discussing the causes, symptoms and complication of having a high blood pressure.

Every Tuesday, November 1 to December 20, 2011 (6:00 pm -8:00 pm) Canadian Citizenship Preparation Workshop:

Adult Language and Learning will once again be hosting their Canadian Citizenship Preparation Workshop every Tuesday night from November 1 to December 20, 2011. If your Citizenship Test is approaching fast and you’re not quite sure if you are ready to pass it, then this workshop is for you. If you have difficulty understanding the Citizenship Book, then this workshop is for you. Don’t delay, call now to register. We will have childcare available for those who are eligible. Register today at 519 354-7424.

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Support will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Low German during these information sessions.

October 6 & 9, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: School System

We will be discussing how the School System in Canada and the how the Grading Levels work. Also we will cover everything about Report Cards and how to program for success.

October 4, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Chatham Kent Women’s Centre

Patricia Arango the Executive Director of the C-K Women’s Centre will speak about the Centre’s purpose and programs here at our center.

October 11 & 20, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Saving for Retirement

Learn which bank accounts are made for saving for retirement, where and how to invest your money and the importance of financial planning for the future.

October 13 & 27, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Children’s Aid Society

Learn the history of the Children’s Aid Society, how this organization works and how and when to report child abuse.

October 18 & 26, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Auto Insurance

Find out what the standard auto insurance policy is and where you can purchase auto insurance. Learn how the insurance rates are set and how to save money on your auto insurance.

October 4 - December 13, 2011 Adult Language and Learning Presents: Mother Goose

Adult Language and Learning in partnership with the Ontario Early Years Center present the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program for Newcomer Parents. This program will be held every Tuesday from Oct. 4 to the 13 of December from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Come and enjoy an hour of singing, rhyming and fun, to register please contact us at 519 354-7424 and reserve a spot for you and your child.

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Support will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Low German during these information sessions.

September 8 &9, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Post Secondary Education

Come and find out what academic requirements you need for Post Secondary Education. Learn how to choose the right university; what the admission fees will be and how you can get financial assistance.

September 13 & 21, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Sponsoring your Family

Find out how you can sponsor your family; which family members you can sponsor and what your responsibilities are as a sponsor. Also learn what happens after your family arrives to Canada.

September 15 & 29, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Tenants Rights and Responsibilities

As a tenant learn what your rights and responsibilities are; learn how often your landlord can increase your rent and when your landlord can evict you.

September 20 & 22, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Find out what your rights are in Canada, what they mean and find out if you are protected under the Canadian Law.

September 27, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Diabetes

Peter Jones the Branch Coordinator from the Canadian Diabetes Association in Chatham-Kent will be at our centre to speak about Diabetes. He will discuss the causes of diabetes, the symptoms and how to prevent yourself from becoming a diabetic.

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Support will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Low German, Farsi, Assyrian, and Swedish during these information sessions.

August 3, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Chatham-Kent Libraries

We will be discussing the services offered at the Chatham-Kent Libraries, their locations and how to obtain your own library card. Find out how to use your card and what the rules and responsibilities are.

August 10, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Subsidized Housing

Find out what subsidized housing is and if you are eligible to apply for it. Learn how to apply for subsidized housing and what the waiting period is.

August 17, 2011 (9:45 am - 11:00 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Food Services in Chatham-Kent

Learn what organizations offer food services and who can qualify to recieve this help. Learn where they are located and what is offered. We will aslo be discussing the pro’s and con’s.