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Elections Ontario Staff at CDCD
2025-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us for a conversation with Elections Ontario staff on CDCD site to ask questions, register for voting and gain other useful information.
For more information contact 905-686-2661 ext. 138

English Conversation Circles Afternoon - Online
2025-02-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
The English Conversation Circles are organized weekly both in person and virtually.
Practice English, meet new friends and learn about your community! Register to receive the Zoom link for online sessions.

Newcomer Women’s Kitchen
2025-02-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Join us at the Newcomer Women’s Kitchen!!
A space for socializing, learning and exchanging culinary recipes!

English Conversation Circles – Ajax
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Ajax Library Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H8, Canada
The English Conversation Circles are organized weekly both in person and virtually.
Practice English, meet new friends and learn about your community! All in-person sessions are drop in. Register to receive the Zoom link for online sessions.

ID Replacement Clinic
2025-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
CDCD’s Housing Department’s ID Replacement Clinic is a free service available for low-income individuals in the Ajax/Pickering area in need of Government issued identification.
To book an appointment please contact outreachservices@cdcd.org.

Housing Walk-In Days
2025-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
CDCD’s Housing Department’s Housing Walk-In Days offer individuals the chance to consult with a housing case manager without scheduling an appointment.
This is a great opportunity for community members to receive assistance and information about housing options, support services, and resources available to them.
No appointment necessary—just drop by and get the help you need!

Housing Settlement Walk-In Clinic
2025-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
CDCD’s Housing Settlement Walk-in Days are held every Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering support to newcomers who have been in Canada for five years or less.
Whether you’re new to Durham Region or looking for housing guidance, this is your chance to receive free assistance, advice, and resources tailored to your needs.
Open to newcomers from all across Durham Region—just drop by!

Public Speaking Workshops
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Join us online on Thursday evenings for our Public Speaking Workshops.
Ready to build your confidence and enhance your communication skills? Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this session is designed to help you unlock your full potential in the comfort of your own home while making new friends.
For more information, please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Henry Kasule hkasule@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 221 or 437-431-2661.

Building Bridges: Virtual Book Club
2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Join us as we read “Waiting for the Long Night Moon”, a collection of short stories written by Canadian Indigenous author Amanda Peters.
Each week, we will select a different story to discuss themes, characters, and cultural significance.
Registration is required and Zoom link will be shared after registration.

English Conversation Circles – Whitby
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Whitby Library Main Branch, 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A1, Canada

Primary Care Mobile Clinic
2025-02-21 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-28 08:30 - 16:30
Mobile clinic, led by nurse practitioners, provide clinical, wellness, and health education services to priority populations throughout Durham region.
They provide this service in 6 more languages.

Dari
Tamil
Spanish
Urdu
Pashto
Arabic

Financial Management Life Skill Workshop
2025-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Join the CDCD Housing Department for a Financial Management Life Skills Workshop on Friday, February 21, from 10 AM to 11 AM!
This informative session will cover essential topics like budgeting, financial literacy, managing bill payments, and saving for the future.
Whether you’re new to managing money or looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to take control of your financial well-being. Don’t miss out!

Pickup Soccer
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John the Evangelist C.S, 1103 Giffard St., Whitby, ON, L1N 2S2, Canada
Youth soccer players of all levels can enjoy a friendly game while meeting new friends and building confidence!
If you are a newcomer youth between 14-29, register today for our Friday night Youth Pick-Up Soccer games.

Girls play from 6 pm – 7 pm and
Boys play from 7 pm – 8 pm.

For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145 or 437-431-2661.

English Conversation Circles – Oshawa
2025-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Oshawa Library McLaughlin Branch, 65 Bagot St., Oshawa, ON, Canada

Youth English Conversation Circles
2025-02-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Are you a Newcomer Youth ages 14 – 29? Join our Youth Conversation Circle Today!
Improve your English vocabulary skills.
Receive wellness tips and ongoing support.
Build your social network!

English Conversation Circles – Pickering
2025-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Pickering Library Main Branch, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering, ON, L1V 2R6, Canada

Service Canada in Your Community
2025-02-25 11:00 - 14:00
Service Canada will be at Ajax Welcome Centre to help you apply or answer your questions for the programs and services listed below.

Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Old Age Security (OAS)
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Employment Insurance (EI)
My Service Canada Account (MSCA)
…and many more services!

What to Bring: Please bring photo ID and original required documents for your appointment. Visit www.Canada.ca for a complete list of required documents.

English Conversation Circles Evening – Online
2025-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual – Online

Youth Conversation with Elections Ontario
2025-02-26 16:30 - 17:00, 2025-02-26 19:00 - 19:30 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Join us for this youth-specific conversation with Election Ontario staff at CDCD Ajax office to ask questions, register for voting and gain other useful information.
For more information contact 905-686-2661 ext. 138

S3 Project Meeting
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
The S3 Project is intended to bring together diverse immigrant seniors (55+) (established and newcomers) to engage in discussions of issues and challenges facing immigrant seniors, learn about available services, tips for a healthy life-style, reducing social isolation, and build relationships between service providers and seniors, among others.

Meeting with local politicians and policymakers to learn of the vision, plans and initiatives for the senior population in Durham is also a key part of the program, as one of the deliverables of the Project is the formation of a Seniors Advisors Council which will advocate, advise, inform and coordinate effort around issues related to older adults.

Home Maintenance and Safety Life Skills Workshop
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
This informative session will provide valuable tips and tricks on keeping your home clean, maintaining appliances and utilities, and knowing when to ask for help from your landlord.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn essential skills for keeping your home safe and well-maintained!
