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COOKING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET

Time: Monday, October 16, 30 5-8 p.m. Parkdale Food Kitchen
Description: Join us in a professional kitchen to learn how to prepare nutritious breakfasts and pack healthy lunches. We’ll teach you how to cook healthy meals on a budget. For youth between the ages of 14 and 24.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Time: Wednesday, October 25, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 219 Argyle, Rooms 113/114
Description: Join us for a fun and creative art session, carving pumpkins, baking pumpkin pies, making pumpkin soup and much more, For youth between the ages of 14 and 24.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

LET’S GO BOWLING

Time: Wednesday, October 18, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Location to be announced.
Description: Let’s get out, meet new friends and have fun together while you compete with your friends. Bowling is a fun activity that everyone can do. For youth between the ages of 14 and 24.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

HOTEL JOB FAIR

Time: Tuesday, October 19, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 219 Argyle, Rooms 113/114
Description: The Delta and Westin Hotel is holding a job fair at CCI Ottawa offices. Bring your resumes. The hotel is hiring for a variety of positions, including housekeeping, bell person, food and beverage department, and more!
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

FINANCIAL TOOLS

Time: Tuesday, October 3, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Online
Description: Learn about financial tools and how you can manage your money wisely. Learn how to create a budget, track expenses and more.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

WORKPLACE SCAMS

Time: Tuesday, October 10, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Online
Description: Does a job offer sound too good to be true? Does an employer want you to work for free for a short period to see if you’re a good fit? Learn how to protect yourself from workplace scams.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

CANADIAN WORKPLACE

Time: Tuesday, October 17, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Online
Description: Learn about the Canadian workplace culture and how you can easily fit in any workplace.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

LEARNING LINKEDIN

Time: Tuesday, October 30, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Online
Description: Learn about this social media app and how you can use it to maximize your job search.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

GET YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE

Time: Wednesday, October 4, 3:30 p.m., 402 Queen Street
Description: Learn how to apply for your international driver’s licence or to obtain an Ontario driver’s licence.
Contact: [email protected]

COMPUTER LITERACY

Time: Monday 4-6 p.m.; Tuesday 3-5 p.m.
Description: Improve your basic computer and Microsoft skills.
Contact: [email protected]

CONVERSATION CIRCLES

Time: Variety of days and times
Description: Our conversation circles will connect you with a volunteer who can help you practise your English or French. Please call or email to get a full schedule.  
Contact: [email protected]

FARSI SPEAKING GROUP

Time: Every Wednesday from 2-4:30 p.m. Volunteers welcome
Description: An opportunity for Farsi speaking seniors to gather for an afternoon fun of good conversations, snacks, songs, stories and other activities.
Contact: [email protected]