CAMP is a free online career planning program offered to women who are changing careers and/or unsure of their next steps. There are weekly workshops for 8 weeks either on Thursdays beginning on April 27- June 15 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM or Mondays beginning on May 16-July 11 for 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (no class on May 23). The topics that will be covered in the 8 weeks include: identifying your skills, finding your purpose, defining your…
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We are offering a great Skills Training Program that is ideal for Career/Job-Seekers in the Brampton and outlying areas. This Program is based on training in the Machinery and Technology Sector. This Program in the Wood Industry is designed in the best interests of a Job/Career-Seekers’ future with long term employment plans. It is also ideal as a new or a Secondary Career choice. Once Participants have completed the Training they can enjoy advancing into a satisfying, fruitful, and a…
Find out more »Help put the City of Saskatoon on the world nature scene! Using iNaturalist take photos of plants, animals, insects and mushrooms between April 29 – May 2, 2022! Saskatoon will compete for the title of the most Biodiverse City. We need your help. Saskatoon and area will compete for the title of the most Biodiverse City. We need your help. The goals are to engage the public in the collection of biodiversity data, with three awards each year for the…
Find out more »A free weekly mindfulness group that focuses on your wellbeing and teaches you the tools & practices needed to lower anxiety and boost memory & focus. Classes occur on Mondays from 3:00-4:00pm. Drop-in for a specific session or attend weekly. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. (Virtual program) Mantras - Monday, May 2nd Body Scan Meditation - Monday, May 9th at 3:30pm Visualization Meditation - Monday, May 16th Loving-Kindness Meditation - Monday,…
Find out more »To be effective, nonprofits must recruit board members who support their ideals, represent the diversity of the community, and bring a wide range of skills. Does your board measure up? If not, why not? Where do they need improvement? How can you support them -- as staff or a fellow board member -- in doing a better job? In this fast-paced webinar, we'll show you: - How to recruit more productive board members (and ease out the less effective ones)…
Find out more »If you are looking to improve mental health in your workplace, then State of Mind is for you! The State of Mind Virtual Conference is a three-day mental health training event that provides HR professionals and business leaders with the insights and strategies they need to implement best practices in workplace mental health. Learn from academics doing cutting edge research as well as field-leading practitioners and business leaders who are taking bold steps to improve the well-being of their employees.…
Find out more »Come join us for a free bi-weekly support group for anyone in a caregiving role. Meet others going through similar experiences and share your thoughts in a safe space. Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. (Virtual Program). Topic: Caregiver Guilt Wednesday, May 4th | 2:00pm-3:30pm Topic: Protecting Your Peace Wednesday, May 18th | 2:00pm-3:30pm
Find out more »I am a Corporate Communications strategist and am offering free 45-minute consultations on Fridays during the month of May. It is my humble way of giving back. If you are a registered Canadian charitable organization in need of help with your internal or external communications, book your free English or French consultation, on the Friday of your choice, at https://dcommunications.ca/free-charity-consult/ You can learn more about my experience and skills at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieledufour/ Please feel free to share this message with other…
Find out more »WWF’s Run to Restore Nature is a fun, family-friendly event taking place from May 7-15 across Canada. The distance you go for wildlife is up to you—walk, run, wheel or even skip the 5 km Swift Fox Sprint, 10 km Tiger Trek or the Great Half-Marathon Caribou Migration (21 km). Do the entire distance in one go or tackle it one day at a time. There is no fee to register. Every dollar you raise and every step you take…
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until May 26, 2022
Learn effective coping strategies, stress management techniques, and navigating community resources in this free education series that meets you where ever you are in your caregiving journey. Virtual and in-person sessions are now available! Registration is required. Please contact Renate Fries at 905-523-1055 x 408 or email renate.fries@von.ca. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Tuesday, May 10th | 6:00pm-7:30pm (Virtual) Thursday, May 12th | 10:30am-12:00pm (Turner Park Library, Hamilton ON) Session 2: Regaining Control & Building Resilience Tuesday,…
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