Workshop Descriptions

Please select the workshops you would like to attend. There is a limit of 2 workshops per registration.

WORKSHOP 1

Healthy Relationships
Andrea Silverstone
Are you in a healthy relationship? Come join Andrea for an interactive workshop on understanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships and identifying the RED FLAGS so you can be a happier YOU!

Thrifty Shopping
Maureen Wagner
Maureen will give you insights on how to live your life by recycling absolutely everything from furniture, linens, wardrobe, and house wares. Learn the ins and outs of thrifty shopping and how to find the best quality clothing from head to toe.

Career Coaching
Muneerah Datadeen
In a fast moving workplace, it can be tough to maintain a clear vision of the future. Career coaching can identify your goals and build on strengths, skills and experience that you have already developed to plan the best career strategy for you.

WORKSHOP 2

Making Sense With Cents
Marilyn Gunn and Lorrie Herrick
Ever wonder how to get the most out of your money at the grocery store? Want to stretch your dollars further and not compromise your family’s nutrition? Learn how to read labels, understand super market layouts and coupons.

Money Management
Momentum
Instead of asking where your money's gone, learn to tell it where to go! Learn how to manage and save your money. Learn how to take charge of your credit. Learn about the assets you have to build your future!

Resume Writing and Interview Skills
Silvia Vidal
Do you need to get your career started or shift to something new? Explore effective and practical strategies for success in your search for gainful employment. This workshop will deal distinctively with developing two of the most essential employment skills: Resume Writing and Job Interview Skills

WORKSHOP 3

Laughter Yoga
Cheryl Oberg
Laughter dissolves tension, stress, anxiety, irritation, anger, grief, and depression. Cheryl Oberg is a humour & laughter specialist, who teaches us how to keep laughter & peace in our hearts!

Exploring Entrepreneurship
Momentum
Do you have a business idea, but are not sure how to start? Or maybe you already have a business plan in place, but don't have the money to begin? This workshop will discuss several Small Business training courses and Small Business loans that are available that will assist you in getting your own business off the ground!

Parenting Across Cultures
Hamda Umar
Come learn practical tips on parenting and how to cope with the challenges and stresses of parenting in a new country and culture. This workshop will explore how to develop and maintain positive parenting skills.