Public Service Announcement: January 16-31, 2020 Free Community Activities

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Canadian Citizenship Preparation (English)

Join us for a two-day workshop to prepare for Canadian citizenship! The sessions will be facilitated by MOSAIC staff. We will talk about topics such as Canada’s history, symbols, government and geography, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Free service. Registration required.

• January 16 & 23, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Bob Prittie Metrotown Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave
• Mona 604 438 8214 ext 120 || masmani@mosaicbc.org

Canadian Citizenship Preparation

Join us for a two-day workshop to prepare for Canadian citizenship! The sessions will be facilitated by MOSAIC staff. We will talk about topics such as Canada’s history, symbols, government and geography, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Free service. Registration required.

• January 18, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Coquitlam City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way
• Mona 604 438 8214 ext 120 || masmani@mosaicbc.org

Introduction to Basic Budgeting and Banking

Learn how to manage your finances in this workshop. Facilitated by MOSAIC staff with participation of Credit Counselling Society and Vancity Credit Union.

• January 16, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
• Kiana or Shaima 604 254 9626 || kreyes@mosaicbc.org or sjaff@mosaicbc.org

Cook and Connect International Kitchen

In this 6-ssesions cooking series, you will learn how to use kitchen appliances and tools, learn kitchen safety. Meet new friends and try international recipes.

• Fridays, January 10 – February 14, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Brentwood Community Resources Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Burnaby
• Shaima or Joy 604 254 9626  || sjaff@mosaicbc.org or jjhocson@mosaicbc.org

NEW in 2020: MOSAIC 1-1 Settlement Services in Port Moody

A Settlement Worker will be at Port Moody Public Library offering 1 on 1 settlement services once a week from January to March 2020. By appointment or drop-in. Email for an appointment or information.

• Wednesdays, January 8 – March 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Port Moody Public Library, 100 Newport Drive
• Email: settlement@mosaicbc.org

English Conversation Circle

Increase your vocabulary, learn how to make small talk, answer simple questions on the phone and improve your spoken English skills. Make new friends and learn about the community and Canadian culture.

• Tuesdays, August 22, 2019 – February 27, 2020, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
• MOSAIC #200A-7134 King George Blvd., Surrey
• Aida or Fairuz 604 318 6971 or 778 591 9334 || ajadallah@mosaicbc.org or fzenati@mosaicbc.org

English Conversation Circle for Refugee Claimants

Practice your English and learn more about life in Canada in a friendly, welcoming environment! Childminding available. Every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, make connections and become more comfortable speaking in English through activities and conversations. Open to all refugee claimants, any English level welcome.

• Wednesdays, January 15 – February 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
• Katherine 604 254 9626 || kgriffin@mosaicbc.org

Drop-In English Conversation Circle for Work Permit Holders

• Learn effective communication skills and practice workplace English
• Familiarize yourself with Canadian workplace culture
• Meet new people and have meaningful conversations

• Mondays, January 6 – March 9 (excluding statutory holidays), 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
• Rey 604 438 8214 || rblasco@mosaicbc.org

MULTICULTURAL WOMEN’S GROUP

English Conversation Circle for Persian-Speaking Women

Join this free conversation circle for women to improve your English. Persian-speaking volunteer assistants provide support to Persian-speaking women of all English levels. Topics are relevant to everyday life and are chosen by the group.

• Tuesdays, 10 am – 2 pm
• MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
• Mehrzad 604 254 9626 ext 1013 || msalari@mosaicbc.org

SENIORS CLUB ACTIVITIES

Activities at MOSAIC 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

English Conversation Circle (Beginner)

When:  Thursdays, January 16 – March 12, 10 am-12 pm

Activities at MOSAIC 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby

English Conversation Circle (Upper Beginner)**

When: Thursdays, January 16-March 5, 9:30-11:30 am

Activities at Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby

English Conversation Circle

When: Fridays, January 17-March 13, 1-3 pm

Tai Chi

When: Fridays, January 17-March 13, 10:30 am-12 pm

Contact: ** Eliza 604 438 8214 or echan@mosaicbc.org

                Daisy 604 254 9626 ext 1005 or daisyau@mosaicbc.org

LGBTQ

I Belong Counselling Support Group for LGBTQ Newcomers

Meet new people, make friends and participate in fun activities! Registered clinical counsellors will provide this group counselling session. Language support provided by volunteers (please contact us in advance to ensure that we have a volunteer who speaks your language).

• January 27, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Kiana 604 254 9626 || ibelong@mosaicbc.org

MOSAIC is a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues that affect immigrants and refugees in the course of their settlement and integration into Canadian society.