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

May 8, 2012 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Food Services

We will learn what Service Ontario is; what services they provide and where they are located.

May 9, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Brian French from the C-K Police & Fire Dispatch Center will come to talk about 911 procedures

Brian will teach us what 911 is, what to expect when you call 911 and how to follow procedures during a call.

May 15, 2012 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Shopping on a budget

We will discuss how to shop on a budget, where to look and when to buy. We will discuss Second Hand Shopping as well.

May 22, 2012 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Debt Free Living

We will show you strategies to live debt free, different ways to save money and where you go to get help.

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

April 4 & 27, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Service Ontario

We will learn what Service Ontario is; what services they provide and where they are located.

April 10 & 11, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Survival Guide for parents: Sleepovers

We will show you the pros and cons of having a sleepover; we will expose to you the different cultural views of children’s sleepovers. And we will also discuss what genders are more likely associated with sleepovers.

April 16 & 25, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Renewing your Permanent Resident Card (P.R.)

We will discuss the importance of why you need to renew your P.R. Card; when to renew it; which documents are required to renew your P.R. And what happens after you send your application to CIC.

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

March 2 & 7, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Smart Shopping

We will be discussing how to save money using coupons and finding great deals. We will teach you how to price match, and how to obtain stuff for free. Don’t miss out on this money saving information session.

March 9, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Nutrition Matters

Join us as Lindsay Davidson a dietician from the C-K Public Health Unit comes to speak to us about healthy food portions, which foods are healthier for you and how to live an overall healthy lifestyle.

March 13, 2012 (9:45 am - 10:45 am) Immigrant and Newcomer Information Session: Cyber Bullying

Come and join us as Special Constable Charlene Mitchell from the C-K Police Department comes to discuss cyber bullying. Join us as they discuss what it is, how it works, what prevention measures are in place and how to be safe on the internet.

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.

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.