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SUMMARY:English Session & Library Outing
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and a volunteer for a family-friendly outing to the library! \n10:00 a.m. Meet Terri at the SISS office. We’ll walk to downtown Askews\, taking bus 25 to Piccadilly Mall (Bus 25 leaves Askews at 10:40 a.m\, arriving ~10:45 a.m at the mall. Free bus ticket). You can also drive directly to Piccadilly Mall if you want (A volunteer will be waiting at the library entrance at 10:45 a.m.). \n11:00-11:30 a.m. Enjoy story time with Ardie in the library; kids can also “stay and play” from 11:30-12:30 (with adult supervision). \n11:30 – 12:30. We can pet Lilly\, a therapy dog\, anytime up to 12 noon. Terri has also booked the small meeting room at the back of the library. Enjoy snacks\, beverages\, and a short lesson on library resources (Bring picture i.d.\, including one with your residential address on\, to get a library card). \nBus. Get another free bus ticket from Terri if you want to go back downtown (Terri is leaving with bus 25 at 12:47 pm\, arriving 1:00 pm at downtown Askews).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250920T202333Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Social
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, ladies! 💐 It’s been a while since we’ve gathered\, and what better way to start the autumn season than coming together in community. This month\, we are excited to have the lovely Laura Dolha from Rise Up Indigenous joining us to teach the beautiful art of pine needle medallions. 🌿 \nWe would love to see you all there — let’s reconnect\, create\, and celebrate this season together. 💛
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/womens-social-5/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Arpita":MAILTO:events@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251003T224543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T224543Z
UID:10000517-1759915800-1759919400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:"Moms and Tots"- Play & Learn Program
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome you to our new program designed just for moms and their little ones!– Connect with other new moms– Enjoy play-based learning activities– Give your tots the chance to make their very first friends \n💖 Come play\, learn\, laugh\, and grow together!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/moms-and-tots-play-learn-program/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chika":MAILTO:childminding@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250919T190208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T190208Z
UID:10000507-1759926600-1759932000@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Your Money
DESCRIPTION:Financial freedom is a dream many share but reaching it requires more than just hard work. It takes the right tools\, knowledge\, and strategies. Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed decisions about saving\, investing\, budgeting\, and managing debt\, creating a pathway toward long-term stability and independence. Sign up for this info session and learn strategies that could help you attain your financial goal.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/managing-your-money/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250921T185855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175913Z
UID:10000515-1760004000-1760011200@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Session\, Laundromat\, & Anvil Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and a volunteer from 10-11 a.m. for a language lesson in class. From 11-12\, we’ll take a short walk around the corner to a) visit the laundromat (Did you even know we had one in town?!)\, and b) enjoy a chat over complimentary coffee or tea at Anvil Coffee.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-session-12/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250919T221343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T221343Z
UID:10000510-1760140800-1760399999@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Thanks Giving Weekend.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/office-closed-12/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251003T224808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T224808Z
UID:10000518-1760520600-1760524200@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:“Moms and Tots”- Play & Learn Program
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in our program just for moms and their little ones!– Connect with other new moms– Enjoy play-based learning activities– Give your tots the chance to make their very first friends \n💖 Come play\, learn\, laugh\, and grow together!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/moms-and-tots-play-learn-program-2/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chika":MAILTO:childminding@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251008T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T214530Z
UID:10000521-1760522400-1760540400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Sicamous meet-up: Anvil Coffee & Library (CELPIP review)
DESCRIPTION:Anvil Coffee (444 Main St Unit 1\, Sicamous) \n10-11:30 (ish) a.m. Drop by anytime for a chat with Terri and others over a complimentary coffee or tea. \nLibrary (446 Main Street #2\, Sicamous) \n12-1 p.m. Drop by with any questions or help getting a library card (Bring two pieces of i.d.\, at least one with a picture and one with your residential address). Please note that the library opens at 12 noon on Wednesday. \n1-3 pm. Join Terri for a refresher course on the CELPIP General test (all four skills). This test is for PR applications and is sometimes used for educational assessment (prior to taking a diploma\, certificate or degree at a college or university). CELPIP is also a test that PRs age 18-54 take for citizenship applications (listening and speaking only). Please pre-register by Saturday\, October 11; there are a limited number of seats available.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/sicamous-meet-up-anvil-coffee-library-celpip-review/
LOCATION:Sicamous Library\, 2-446 Main St\, Sicamous\, British Columbia\, V0E2V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250920T201420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175840Z
UID:10000513-1760781600-1760788800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Session & Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and a volunteer from 10-11 a.m. in the classroom for a lesson on how to deal with winter (or fall) blues\, depression\, homesickness\, sadness\, and SAD (seasonable affective disorder). Discuss solutions using modal verbs and other grammatical constructions. After the discussion\, we’ll walk a couple blocks to the Salmon Arm Art Gallery to view their new exhibit\, “Shine a Light.” It includes art about mental health from 12 organizations\, including SISS. Finally\, enjoy snacks and a beverages under cover just outside the Gallery (weather permitting).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-2/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250919T221921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T221921Z
UID:10000511-1760783400-1760788800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:French Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Parlez-vous francais? Join a facilitator for a chat in French over complimentary snacks and beverages in the SISS office. All levels are welcome!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/french-conversation-circle-5/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251003T224853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T224853Z
UID:10000519-1761125400-1761129000@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:“Moms and Tots”- Play & Learn Program
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in our program just for moms and their little ones!– Connect with other new moms– Enjoy play-based learning activities– Give your tots the chance to make their very first friends \n💖 Come play\, learn\, laugh\, and grow together!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/moms-and-tots-play-learn-program-3/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Arpita":MAILTO:events@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251022T193812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T194037Z
UID:10000523-1761132600-1761143400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Enderby meet-ups (Enderbeans Cafe & Library)
DESCRIPTION:11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Enderbeans Cafe (908 B Belvedere St.\, Enderby). Join Terri\, our volunteer Laura\, & others to chat and network over complimentary snacks and beverages. Children are welcome (Cookies for kids if parents okay it!). \n1:00 – 2:30 pm at Enderby Library (514 Cliff Avenue\, Enderby). Come for a chat with Terri – get help with library card registration\, tests (English\, driving\, citizenship)\, and other matters. Please email me by Friday\, October 24th if you’d like me to prepare any material just for you.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/enderby-meet-ups/
LOCATION:Enderbeans Cafe\, 908 Belvedere St\, Enderby\, British Columbia\, V0E 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250919T190515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T190515Z
UID:10000508-1761156000-1761161400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Tools For Managing Life’s Challenges In A New Country
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes feel anxious\, alone\, or unmotivated after your decision to move to Canada?\nAre you missing your friends\, family\, and familiar routines? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of adjusting to a new environment?\nWe hear you\, and we understand.\nJoin us for an information session where Laura will share practical tips\, stress-management strategies\, and coping tools to help ease the mental pressures of your big move to Canada.  Sign up today and take a step toward feeling more balanced and supported.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/tools-for-managing-lifes-challenges-in-a-new-country/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250921T190012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T180134Z
UID:10000516-1761213600-1761220800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Session & Toastmasters Talk
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to feel more confident speaking English in everyday conversation and/or in an exam? Join Terri and a volunteer in the SISS classroom for a lesson on oral fluency! We’ll formulate Wh- and Yes-no questions to ask Richard\, our special guest. He’ll tell us all about Toastmasters\, a club where you can learn to speak English more confidently (Note: there is also Toastmasters meeting that evening at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm from 7:15-9:15 pm\, likely in room 141. Try it for free!).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-session-toastmasters-talk/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251024T210627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T210627Z
UID:10000524-1761246000-1761253200@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Toastmasters Meeting with Terri & others
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri\, SISS clients\, and others in the community for a Toastmasters meeting at Okanagan College\, Salmon Arm campus. Just listen and learn or\, if you want to be brave\, try a table talk (2 minute speech)!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/toastmasters-meeting-with-terri-others/
LOCATION:Okanagan College – Salmon Arm Campus\, 2552 10th Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, B.C.\, V1E 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250915T205809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T210048Z
UID:10000503-1761381000-1761409800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid and CPR
DESCRIPTION:This in-person course offers basic First Aid and CPR techniques for those who want an overview of First Aid and CPR for the home or workplace. Taught in an interactive environment\, learn how to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults\, perform CPR\, as well as how to deal with choking\, airway and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission. Includes automated external defibrillator (AED) training and certification. Emergency First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset by many employers including those in the trades\, childcare\, healthcare and service industries.  The course is free to attend but space is limited. If you would like to enrol\, email Mitch – employment@sissociety.ca ASAP to reserve your seat. \nTiming: \nOct 25\, 2025\, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (please arrive 10min early) \nLocation: \n\n\nOkanagan College Salmon Arm – 2552 10th Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC 
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/emergency-first-aid-and-cpr/
LOCATION:Okanagan College – Salmon Arm Campus\, 2552 10th Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, B.C.\, V1E 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250919T220637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T220637Z
UID:10000509-1761388200-1761395400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Party
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to our Pumpkin Party! 🍂Join us for a beautiful fall-themed morning filled with Pumpkin picking \,Pumpkin decoration\, Hayrides\, Seasonal snacks. \nRegistration is mandatory. Please register at events@sissociety.ca \nCome celebrate the season with us—we can’t wait to see you there! 🍁
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/pumpkin-party/
LOCATION:Demille’s Uptown Farm\, 3181 11 Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 2S8
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Arpita":MAILTO:events@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251029T192714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T192714Z
UID:10000531-1761651000-1761661800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Enderby Meet-up: Enderbeans Cafe & Library Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and volunteer helper Laura 11:30-1 at Enderbeans Cafe for a chat over a complimentary beverage. You can also drop in to the library 1-2:30 to chat with Terri and get help on matters.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/enderby-meet-up-enderbeans-cafe-library-drop-in/
LOCATION:Enderbeans Cafe\, 908 Belvedere St\, Enderby\, British Columbia\, V0E 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20250919T185230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T185230Z
UID:10000506-1761674400-1761678000@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Redefining Success:  Career Planning with Purpose - Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you at a crossroads in your career or simply wondering if there’s “more” out there for you? Mitch\, SISS Employment Counselor will help you reflect on your strengths\, values and passions to discover what truly drives you! Learn how to move beyond chasing money and start designing a career that aligns with your purpose while making a living doing what you love.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/redefining-success-career-planning-with-purpose-virtual-info-session/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Info Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071214
CREATED:20251003T224949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T224949Z
UID:10000520-1761730200-1761733800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:“Moms and Tots”- Play & Learn Program
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in our program just for moms and their little ones!– Connect with other new moms– Enjoy play-based learning activities– Give your tots the chance to make their very first friends \n💖 Come play\, learn\, laugh\, and grow together!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/moms-and-tots-play-learn-program-4/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Arpita":MAILTO:events@sissociety.ca
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