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        • VIRTUAL JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP SERIES

          JANUARY WORKSHOPS

          Linked-In for Beginners l Tues Jan 19 l 10:00 – 11:00am

           

          FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS

          Successful Interview Techniques l Tues Feb 2 l 10:00 – 11:30am

          Cover Letters and Resumes l Fri Feb 5 l 10:00 – 11:00am

          Linked-In for Beginners l Tues Feb 16 l 10:00 – 11:00am

          Tapping into the Hidden Job Market l Fri Feb 26 10:00 – 11:00am

           

          Register at bit.ly/3pERur9

          In partnership with RNC Employment Services.

        • ENGLISH CONVERSATION MEETUP

          Join us monthly to practice English in everyday conversation.

          Each meetup will feature a different theme.

           

          All levels of spoken English are welcome.

           

          Wednesday, Feb 10 & March 10 | 10:30 - 11:30am

           

          Register at bit.ly/33eBXEg or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

        • PRACTICING MEDITATION

          In these uncertain and stressful times, learn the benefits of meditation and basic meditation techniques that you will be able to practice on your own or with others.

           

          One hour virtual sessions once a month.

          New members welcome.

           

          Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 20 & March 20 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

           

          For Zoom details, visit: bit.ly/2JIOPwd

        • CHAIR YOGA

          Feel the benefits of gentle core body stretches, movements, and postures that will engage both sides of the body. Led by Jackie Thornton.

           

          Thursday, January 21 | 3:30 - 4:00pm

           

          For Zoom details, email bpreyde@aurorapl.ca

           

        • BABY CAFE

          Join us monthly for an interactive expert-facilitated virtual workshop for expecting parents and those with babies and toddlers. Each month, we will feature a different guest speaker and topic.

           

          Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with other families.

           

          Thursdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm

          Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18

           

          Register at: bit.ly/3iUd0EG

        • ENTERPRISING CAREERS (Women 18+)

          Boost your self-confidence as you identify your interests and skills. Discover employment options that fit your personality. Get motivated to follow your career path. Plus, access networking events with special guest speakers.

           

          Orientation Session: Friday, Jan 22

          Program Dates: Fridays, Jan 29 – Mar 26 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

          Register at: wcyr.ca/online-registration/

          There is no cost to participants. Eligibility: Women 18 + | York Region Resident. Funded by The Regional Municipality of York.

        • "Claim the vote, claim the country? Part II: Key takeaways from the 2020 US election"

          Thursday, January 21 | 12:00 - 12:45pm | Special Edition

           

          Join us for a special edition of Scholars Hub @ Home.

          Adam Churchard, PhD candidate in Politics, and Dr. Anna Agathangelou, Professor in Politics, return to discuss their five most important issues emerging from the 2020 US election and the rocky transfer of power between Trump and Biden.

           

          Audience members will be given unique access to Adam and Anna’s expertise on all things democracy with the opportunity to submit their most pressing questions to be answered during a live Q&A session following their discussion.

           

          Zoom registration through York University: bit.ly/3k5rlh7

          All Welcome! You do not have to be a student/alumni of York U to attend.

        • WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?

          If we want to live in a democracy, we must first ask what the word even means.

          Director Astra Taylor’s idiosyncratic, philosophical journey spans millennia and continents: from ancient Athens’ groundbreaking experiment in self-government to capitalism’s roots in medieval Italy; from modern-day Greece grappling with financial collapse and a mounting refugee crisis to the United States reckoning with its racist past and the growing gap between rich and poor. 2018 l 107 min.

           

          Thursday, January 21 | ALL DAY

          Access Code: bit.ly/2XfPHMc

          View Trailer: vimeo.com/266692157

        • DIGITAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP

          CAYR’s Digital Storytelling workshops provide individuals living in York Region who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, use substances and/or are impacted by HIV/AIDS, the opportunity to tell their story by creating a short video of image, voice, text and music layered together.

           

          The first day will focus on script and voicing your story in a story circle.

          The second day will focus on transforming your story into a digital story video. In partnership with CAYR Community Connections.

           

          Tuesdays, Jan 19 & 26 or March 16 & 23 | 2:00 - 4:00pm

           

          To register email Praanee at pchandrasegaram@cayrcc.org; Kate at kanderson@cayrcc.org or call 647-381-9199

        • Preparación para el Examen de Ciudadanía Canadiense

          Este curso cuenta con cinco sesiones en español en donde aprenderás acerca de tus derechos y responsabilidades como ciudadano, la historia, geografía, gobierno, leyes y símbolos de Canadá. Los materiales de soporte son proporcionados en inglés y francés.

           

          Del Lunes 25 al Viernes 29 de Enero | 6:00 a 7:30 pm

           

          Este programa es organizado por CultureLink, Learning Enrichment Foundation, Aurora Public Library y Toronto Public Library.

           

          Para registrarse, enviar correo electrónico a cmontoya@culturelink.ca o comunicarse con Claudia Montoya al 647-404-2235.

        • The COVID-19 pandemic reinforces the importance of the social determinants of health

          Wednesday, January 27 | 12:00 - 12:45pm

           

          It has been known since the mid 1850s that the primary factors shaping health are living and working conditions. Canada has produced many documents about these social determinants of health but provides a discouraging portrait concerning their quality and equitable distribution. The COVID-19 pandemic has served to reinforce these understandings yet the prospect of government action on these issues remains uncertain.

          With Dennis Raphael, Professor of Health Policy and Management in the Faculty of Health. Q&A to follow.

           

          Zoom registration through York University: bit.ly/3k5rlh7

          All welcome! You do not have to be a student/alumni of York U to attend.

        • Q&Gay: a sexual health event

          Thursday, January 28

          4:30 – 6:00pm (18+)

          6:00 – 7:30pm (ages 13 – 17)

           

          Participate in an open and non-judgmental conversation about safe sex and harm reduction as it relates to communities in York Region.

          Moderated by and in partnership with CAYR Community Connections.

           

          Register at: Adults (18+) bit.ly/32Zwf9U | Youth (13–17) bit.ly/2UJXr8e

        • PROGRAMA DE PARENTALIDAD POSITIVA

          Triple P entrega a los padres y madres estrategias simples y prácticas para ayudarlos a manejar la conducta de sus hijos e hijas, a prevenir problemas en el desarrollo y a construir relaciones fuertes y saludables. Impartido por Julia Johnson, Psicoterapeuta. *Cupo limitado.

          En colaboración con Family Services York Region. 

           

          Tuesdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 25 & Apr 1 | 9:00 - 11:3am

           

          Para registrarse, enviar correo electrónico a jjohnson@fsyr.ca o comunicarse con Julia Johnson (Español/Inglés) o Varenya Kuhathaas (Inglés) al 905-883-6572.

        • RETIREMENT HEAVEN OR HELL

          Author Mike Drak returns to discuss his new book and outlines the step by step process to create a successful retirement and why people struggle with this issue.

           

          Learn the 9 Principles for Designing your ideal post-career lifestyle.

           

          Tuesday, February 2 | 7:00 - 8:30pm

           

          Register at: bit.ly/3euPaOp | Zoom details will be emailed.

        • TUESDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB

          Join us virtually for a new topic every month in a friendly and engaging atmosphere.

           

          Tuesday, January 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

          Topic: How Do We Live This One Life We Know We Have, To The Fullest?

           

          New members always welcome.

           

          Register at: bit.ly/3sf0XqB

           

          Zoom detail will be emailed to registrants.

        • BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

          Presenting Dr. Cheryl Thompson

          Meet Cheryl Thompson, Professor, Author and Public Speaker.

          Reading & QA

           

          Thursday, February 4 | 7:00pm

          Register at bit.ly/3k9schY

           

          BOOKS:

          Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada’s Black Beauty Culture
          Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty
           

          “In Donald Trump’s post-truth America, where nostalgia is used as a political tool to rewrite history, Uncle makes the case for why understanding the production of racial stereotypes matters more than ever before.” – CBC Books

        • The CULINARY TRAVELLER: a virtual tour

          Be inspired by the diversity of global cuisine at an online cook-along showcasing foods and recipes from around the world.

           

          Friday, February 5 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

           

          Register at: bit.ly/35HxjRF

          In Partnership with York Region Food Network.

        • NEWCOMER WOMEN'S MEETUP

          Enjoy a bi-weekly virtual meeting, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas, and learn more about our community.

           

          Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.

           

          Tuesday, Feb 9, 23 & March 9, 23 | 10:00 - 11:30am

           

          Register at bit.ly/3g8C8Fp or Contact: Claudia Olguin colguin@aurorapl.ca

        • DOING YOUR TAXES;

          What’s In It For You?

          Join representatives from Canada Revenue Agency and learn about benefit and credit payments you could receive from CRA if you do your taxes each year.

           

          Wednesday, February 10 | 2:00 to 3:30pm

           

          Q&A to follow.

          Register for Zoom details at: bit.ly/2JlJmev

        • APPLYING FOR CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP

          Learn about the updates to the Citizenship Act, the rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship, eligibility requirements, application process, document preparation, free settlement services available in the community and resources from the Library that can help you prepare for your test.

          In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).

           

          Thursdays, Feb 11 | 3:00 - 4:30pm

           

          To register email LSP@ccsyr.org; Call/Text 647-859-9092; Office (message): 905-770-7040 x 227/234

        • ONTARIO HERITAGE WEEK

          Celebrate Ontario Heritage Week with a virtual architectural tour of the Parliament Building from inception to the present day.

           

          • Free 1-hour interactive session
          • Architectural styles defined - Richard A. Waite, Edward James Lennox, George Gouinlock
          • Up-close look at the historic building

           

          Wednesday, February 17 | 1:00 – 2:00pm

           

          To register email Bernadette at bpreyde@aurorapl.ca

          The Microsoft Teams webinar link will be emailed to registrants.

        • Reconnecting with your Profession in Canada

          Recent immigrants to Canada will learn about services, mentoring
          and bridging programs credential assessment and accreditation services
          and more in a virtual workshop facilitated by Vanessa McBride, Employment Mentoring Coach.

           

          Wednesday, Feb 17 | 10:00 - 11:00am

           

          In partnership with Seneca TRIEC Mentoring Partnership

           

          Register at: bit.ly/2UB19Rt

        • NEWCOMER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

          Join us monthly for a virtual Newcomer Book Discussion Group where you will have the opportunity to practice your English listening, reading and conversational skills. All levels welcome! *A limited number of books will be made available to participants.

           

          In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP).

           

          Wednesdays, Feb 24 & March 24 | 7:00 - 8:30pm

           

          To register email LSP@ccsyr.org; Call/Text 647-859-9092; Office (message): 905-770-7040 x 227/234

        • ESTATE PLANNING

          Secure Your Legacy with Estate Protection Strategies.

           

          Join David Duong for this virtual presentation and learn about the following strategies: Capital gains-real life examples, how to minimize taxes, family law issues, tools and issues with cottages, funding the tax bill. Preregister.  

           

          Monday, February 22 | 7:30 to 9:00pm

           

          Register at: bit.ly/2Ub1F8j | Zoom details will be emailed

        • THEY LEFT US EVERYTHING:

          An evening with Plum Johnson

          By turns humorous and touching, They Left Us Everything is
          an unforgettable memoir about family love, loss and legacies.

           

          A disciplined British father, an exuberant Southern mother, five kids, fifty years’ worth of stuff, and the 23-room house that held them all. Plum Johnson’s memoir is a funny, heartfelt story about what parents
          leave behind.

           

          Thursday, March 11 | 7:00pm

           

          For Zoom details, visit: bit.ly/2VzZkok

        •  

          ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE

          Join us virtually for a fast-paced evening featuring four entrepreneurs
          who will share their stories in a short TED X-style talk.

           

          Thursday, April 15 from 7:00 - 8:30pm


          Register at: bit.ly/39cDCwY   

           

        • OBOA GRAND FINALE

          Join us for the grand finale of the 2021 OneBookOneAurora project.

           

          Meet Drew Hayden Taylor, author of Chasing Painted Horses, and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the back story of this fabulous book. Q&A
           

          Saturday, October 23 at 2:00pm

           

          Tickets available August 1 at bit.ly/3pzC8mV

           

          For information about OBOA, visit www.onebookoneaurora.com

        • OBOA PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST (Adults 18+)

          This year’s OBOA Photography Contest invites your photos of art encountered in unexpected places.

           

          For information about OBOA and the photography contest,

          visit www.onebookoneaurora.com

           

          Send your entry to: brock@lpcmedia.ca
          Contest Deadline: Friday, October 1, 2021

        • OBOA WRITING CONTEST (Adults 18+)

          This year’s OBOA writing contest invites you to tap into your imagination and draw from elements of fantasy, fairy tale, science fiction, or magic realism.

           

          For information about OBOA and the writing contest,

          visit www.onebookoneaurora.com

           

          Send your entry to: writingcontest@aurorapl.ca

          Contest Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2021

        • ESL CONVERSATION GROUP

          Practice everyday conversation, learn new vocabulary, improve pronunciation and speaking skills!

           

          This continuing adult English conversation program is facilitated
          by a York Catholic District School Board instructor.

           

          Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:30 - 2:30pm

           

          Register in two steps:

          1) Register online m at: ce.ycdsb.ca/esl/

          2) A free language assessment test is required: email at ysla@achev.ca  

          or call 1-855-330-8655

        • PFLAG COFFEE NIGHT AURORA

          Pflag Coffee Night Aurora is a safe space where members of the LGBTQ2 community, their friends, family or allies can come together. This is a place to seek support if you have questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, or a place you can make new friends or connect with old ones.

           

          Second Monday of every month | 7:00 - 8:30pm

           

          We are taking our Coffee Nights online - So BYO coffee for now :)

          Registration through Pflag at forms.gle/DaLHEwy5TM4GpzLq7

        • APL WRITERS' GROUP

          The APL Writers’ Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other’s work.

           

          For information, email rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca

        • ONLINE TRIVIA

          Join us every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm for online trivia.

           

          Test your skills, be social and maybe learn something new!

           

          Playing is easy- simply go to APL's Facebook page at 8:00pm and type your answer in "Comments".

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