Join Terri and a volunteer at 10:00 am for a language lesson, starting in the SISS classroom. We'll learn all about free services at the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. At 11:00 a.m., we'll take a 7-minute walk to the Centre (681 Marine Park Drive) and enjoy a tour by staff there. Free snacks and beverages […]
Come join Terri and others for Laughter Yoga at Sicamous Library (446 Main St., #2) from 11 am -12 noon. Iva is a certified laughter yoga coach who knows a lot about the newcomer experience (and speaks five languages!). Come laugh your cares away and learn about the therapeutic value of laughing! No yoga mat […]
Come watch a play (final rehearsal), The Virgin Trial, at Shuswap Theatre (41 Hudson Street NW , Salmon Arm) with Terri, volunteer Mary, and others. Please arrive by 7:15 pm at the latest (The inside theatre doors are closed at 7:30 pm sharp). There is free parking on the street and in a parking lot just below the theatre. SISS clients, co-workers, and families […]
Join Terri and a volunteer 10 a.m. at the SISS classroom (next to the main office). We'll have a language lesson and then walk two blocks to the fire department (141 Ross St. NE). Staff will talk about fire safety in the home, offer free smoke detector instalment, and give us a tour. Come sit […]
Are you stressed about taking tests? CELPIP? IELTS? Driving knowledge test? Another test? Join Terri and Pamela (a retired teacher) for a practical lesson on how to prepare. We'll brainstorm methods for all four skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and also consider practical tips for what to do before, during, and after your test. Join […]
Join Terri and a volunteer 10-11 a.m. in the classroom. We'll have a language lesson on food, nutrition, and how to read labels, ingredients lists, and signs. After that, we'll walk two blocks to a local grocery story, downtown Askews. The manager will give us a tour of the store, including a sneak peek in […]
Join Terri and a volunteer 10-11 am in the classroom. We'll have a one-hour language lesson, then walk 5 minutes to the Salmon Arm Arts Centre/Gallery to view their Fierce Female Artists exhibition. Finally, enjoy a complimentary ice cream, gelato, or beverage at Pink Cherry.
Join Terri and a volunteer for a class from 10 -12 noon. We're going to mix, mingle and play some English games. Come learn while laughing! Complimentary snacks and beverages available.
Meet at the SISS classroom to practice English, meet others, and have fun! Free snacks and beverages. Drop in anytime.
Join Terri and a volunteer 10-11 am in the classroom. We'll have a language lesson about getting prescriptions and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines from the pharmacy. After that, we'll walk 2 minute to Pharmasave (270 Hudson Avenue). Pharmacy staff will give us an overview of their services, explaining how to get prescriptions, walk us through the […]
Join Terri and a volunteer for a lesson on descriptive adjectives from 10-11 in the classroom. After that, we'll view an exhibit (Master Women's Group) at a new art gallery just down the street. Finally, we'll enjoy a beverage and chat at Anvil Coffee around the corner.
Join Terri and a volunteer for a class from 10 -12 noon. We're going to mix, mingle and play some English games. Come learn while laughing! Complimentary snacks and beverages available.
