Join Terri and a volunteer to learn more about your community. We will have a guest speaker, Michelle, Area Coordinator for “Neighbourhood Welcome,” an organization that welcomes newcomers to the Shuswap. Michelle will tell us about businesses in the Shuswap and share “welcome bags” containing gifts and coupons that you can use at local businesses. […]
10:00 – 11:30 am. D-Dutchmen Dairy (1321 Maier Rd., Sicamous). Join Terri and others at the dairy (cow) farm (close to A & W, Sicamous). We’ll see cows in the barn and visit the animal petting zoo. Inside or outside, we can also chat while enjoying free beverages, crackers, homemade cheese, and homemade ice cream […]
Come tune up your (h)ears and mental muscles! We’re going to learn all about CELPIP Listening Tasks 1-6. We’ll work through parts of all six tasks, applying tips and tricks, and also discuss resources for practicing listening outside class. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided.
Join us for a lively lesson on all things theatre, starting at 10 a.m. in the SISS classroom. At 11:00, we'll walk a few blocks to the Shuswap Theatre, where a seasoned actor will give us a tour (including a sneak peak of the backstage). Complimentary snacks and beverages (and free childcare for ages 0-5 […]
Join us for a lesson on making polite requests, using modal verbs and other constructions. After that, we'll take a short walk around town, asking businesses about putting up posters for the next Shuswap Theatre play. Everyone will have a chance to make real-life requests! You can enjoy snacks and beverages, including coffee, tea, and […]
Why does everything cost so much these days? Join us in the SISS classroom, where a savvy guest speaker will explain how you can save money on banking and also tweak your entire budget. In these difficult times, we all need tips on how to save! Come learn, listen, and discuss, sharing your ideas too! […]
9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Yoga. Join Chris (instructor), Terri, and others for yoga (gentle hatha flow) from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Sicamous Health Centre (200 Main St.). Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages afterwards. SISS will pay for your yoga session. Bring a yoga mat if you have one; a few mats are also available on site. 12:00 […]
Join Terri and others to watch The Book of Will for free at Shuswap Theatre (41 Hudson Avenue NW, Salmon Arm). This comedy shows how Shakespeare’s friends worked hard after his death to save his writing. It is a story about friendship, teamwork, and telling stories. Please pre-register with Terri: support@sissociety.ca.This play is PG 13, […]
Join us in class to learn all about two writing types featured in CELPIP General and IELTS GT (email and persuasive essays). We will practice both speaking and writing. Complimentary snacks and beverages. As always, kids are welcome. There is no childcare on Saturdays, but we have a great playroom. Please help us clean up […]
Join us in class for an in-depth look at reading tasks in the CELPIP General exam. We’ll go through all four tasks, considering strategies for success plus additional reading resources. Whether you are preparing for CELPIP, another English proficiency test, or just want to improve your reading, this session is for you. Complimentary snacks and […]
11:30 am - 12:45 pm. Enderbeans Café (908 B Belvedere St). Come connect with others over complimentary tea or coffee. 1:00 - 1:45 pm. Enderby Museum (901 George St). Have you ever wondered about Enderby’s history? Join us for a free guided tour of the museum, fun for adults and kids alike. 2:00 – 3:00 […]
Join us in class for a lesson about the Sixties Scoop (In the 1960s, many Indigenous children in Canada were taken away from their families). We’ll practice all four skills and review pronunciation for regular past tense verbs. After that, we’ll walk to the Art Gallery/Centre to view their new exhibit, A.R.E.N.A. babies, by an […]
