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Immigration Research Project
“FAMILIES APPLYING TO REUNITE IN CANADA NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT!
People who have recently sponsored family members or people who would like to sponsor family members but feel they cannot are invited to participate in a survey in English or French for Ryerson University PhD student Beth Martin. The goal of the research is to document what works about Family Class, and which areas could beimproved to help families reunite more easily in Canada.For more information please go to https://survey.ryerson.ca:443/s?s=4526(https://survey.ryerson.ca/s?s=4526)or https://www.facebook.com/canadafamilyclasssurvey or email [email protected]”
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ASAPBC/SABABC Networking Event
The ASAPBC / SABABC winter networking event is coming up. This event is being held on December 3 at 5:30pm-8:30 pm at Mahony and Sons in Vancouver (1055 Canada Place, Vancouver). You are encouraged to bring a good supply of business cards as this promises to once again be an excellent networking event. Please rsvp to Raminder Grewal at [email protected] as soon as possible.
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Teens are invited to play board games at the library on Tuesday, November 24 from 5 – 7 pm at George Mackie Library. Pizza is provided.
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Settlement Workers – Punjabi/English
Alternate Tuesdays, November 24, December 8, 22, 1 – 5 pm
Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers – with all their needs – during the process of settling into their new community. Settlement and Integration Services are free for immigrants, refugees and their families in BC.
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Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre
“Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre supports both employers and employees. We assist employers find suitable employees through programs such as Wage Subsidy and we assist individuals to find employment through many services, including training. Best of all, all our services are FREE. For more information, please call our office at 604-580-9740.”
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Sai Birthday
All devotees are cordially invited at Hindu Cultural Society and Community
Center of B.C. (3885 Albert St., Burnaby) to participate in the
celebration of Sai Bithday on Saturday, November 28 at 5.00 p.m.
Program 5.15 p.m.to 6.15 Bhajan/Kirtan; 6.30 to 7.15 Sai Japa
7.30 Priti Bhojan
Contact; Rajubhai Parekh 604-327 8259;Vijaybhai Dayal 604 986 5958
Kantibhaio Patel 604 522 7989 Mandir 604 299 5922
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CME Programs
CME offers skills development, training and labour market development programs and services to help companies develop their human resources in areas including workforce development, training, essential skills and access to labour-related resources and services.
Skills Connect for Immigrants Program Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters offers employment services to immigrants targeting the manufacturing sector. You are eligible to participate in the program if you:
• Have obtained Permanent Resident status in the last 5 years
• Have a profession, trade or skilled occupation from your home country
• Have intermediate to advanced level of English language
• Are not receiving Employment Insurance
Employment counsellors will provide you with free services and support to start your manufacturing career in BC! Get Connected with Great Employers! For more info go to their website www.bc.cme-mec.ca
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November is Financial Literacy Month
Invest in your learning at these free workshops at Surrey Libraries presented in partnership with the Credit Counselling Society, a non-profit agency that helps people find solutions to their debt problems and learn to manage their money better. Workshops are 6:30-8pm. Visit or call to register.
Let’s Talk Credit: Guildford Library – Tues. Nov 24
Money Basics for Newcomers: City Centre Library – Tues. Nov 17
Food and Finance: Learn how to create healthy and frugal meal plans.
Ocean Park Library – Mon. Nov 23
www.surreylibraries.ca<http://www.surreylibraries.ca>
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Free English for the Workplace Classes at PICS
PICS’ new Project Based Language Training Program (PBLT) is now offering free English classes for the Labour Market. It helps immigrants overcome language barriers that hinder new immigrants’ path to employment. The priority for this project is to attach clients to Labour Market and help them actively seek employment or prepare them to enroll in a training course or move to an enhanced Labour market program. Students will learn and develop soft skills, job search, resume writing, interview skills, networking and much more. To avoid disappointment, please register for classes by calling 604-596-7722 ext 138 ASAP. Free Childminding on site.
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Borrow An eReader From Surrey Libraries
Always wanted to try one before you buy? Here’s your chance.
Check out a Kobo Touch for a 3 week loan from any Surrey Library.
Each Kobo Touch is loaded with Classics:
• Anne of Green Gables
• Tristan & Iseult
• Anna Karenina
• Count of Monte Cristo
• Mysterious Affair at Styles
Check the library catalogue for availability or reserve one today! www.surreylibraries.ca
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Bingo On The House
Nov.. 22nd 2015 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members and non members also to come and play Bingo for the sake of fun and make some new friends, on November 22nd 2015( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall 8321 – 140th street Surrey B.C. Please bring only two dollars with you to play 2 games, do not worry if you do not know how to play, members will explain you the game just for the sake of fun. Tea & light snacks will be served after the game is over. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator at 604 – 507 – 9945 for further details.
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Yearly Diwali Get Together
Nov. 21st 2015 ( Saturday ) from 11.45 am to 2.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Senior Parivar members to attend Yearly Diwali Get Together to be held on November 21st 2015 ( Saturday ) from 11.45 am to 2.30 pm at MAHARAJA RESTAURANT 8148 – 128th Street Surrey BC. All the members are requested to register their names and their guest’s name for participating in it with the Coordinator. The program will start at 11.45 am, the appetizers and tea will be served and then there will be a live entertainment program, Tejaswita Mohan has been invited to be our guest Singer and our talented members will entertain you with light hearted jokes and Hindi Songs. The buffet Lunch and the Desserts will be served after the entertainment program. For Registration and further information please call Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604
