Join Terri and helper Terry in the SISS classroom at 10:00 am. After our one-hour English lesson on comparative and superlative adjectives, we’ll walk two blocks to Hidden Gems Bookstore for a little tour (You can also use Terry’s credit to buy used books!). Finally, we'll have a chat over complimentary beverages at a cafe […]
Join Terri and volunteer Pamela for a lesson in the SISS classroom. Then we’ll take a short walk to Shuswap Children’s Association (SCA) near McGuire Lake. Staff there will give us a tour (including their fabulous Toy Lending Library) and tell us about events for children and youth plus free items (e.g., diapers) for parents […]
11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Join Terri and volunteer Laura at Enderbeans Cafe for a chat and to say goodbye to one of our "regulars," who is moving. Complimentary snacks and beverages. 1:00-2:00 pm. Drop in at Enderby library. Come say hi and/or bring your questions. Terri will be happy to help!
Join Terri and a volunteer in the SISS classroom for a lesson on all things numbers and prices over complimentary snacks and beverages. After that, bundle up! We're going to take a walk around the Holiday Market at Ross Street Plaza (one block away), where you can practice your number skills (ask "How much" and […]
10:00-11:00 a.m. Join Terri and clients for complimentary snacks and a beverage at Spinnaker Cafe. Come meet friends and make new ones! 11:00-11:45 a.m. Put on your walking shoes and bring your umbrella! We'll take a short walk, starting at Spinnaker Cafe and finishing at the library (next to the cafe). If the weather is […]
Join Terri and a volunteer for a 1.5-2-hour English lesson on challenges for newcomers, including problems and solutions. Complimentary snacks and beverages. After class, you are also invited to walk to Salmon Arm Art Gallery, where they will have some free activities for kids and a winter bazaar (indoor market with vendors).
SISS (Shuswap Immigrant Services Society) has one more meet-up in Sicamous this year on December 16th. Anvil Coffee (444 Main St Unit 1, Sicamous) 10:30-11:45 (ish) a.m. Drop by for a chat with me (Terri) and others over a complimentary beverage. Library (446 Main Street #2, Sicamous) 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Drop by with questions […]
Join Terri and a volunteer in class for a lively discussion on practical tips for setting and keeping your New Year's resolutions. You’ll also write goals in a letter to yourself and mail it at the post office. After that, you can join Terri for a walk around McGuire Lake (Maybe getting more exercise is […]
Join Terri and a volunteer for movie morning in class! We’ll do some written and spoken work on language to predict future events. This lesson will help you with fluency and accuracy in general and also for CELPIP Speaking Task 4. Complimentary popcorn, other snacks, and beverages provided. Childcare is available for ages 0-5.
Join Terri and a volunteer in class to discuss challenges that newcomers face in Canada. We’ll talk about common problems and innovative solutions, using modal verbs and other grammatical constructions for giving advice. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided. Children and youth are welcome, but no childcare is available, so parents/caregivers need to keep an eye […]
10:30 am - 12 noon. Anvil Coffee (444 Main St Unit 1, Sicamous). Join Terri and others for a chat over a complimentary coffee or other beverage. Come make new friends and/or connect with old ones! 12 noon - 2 pm. Sicamous Library (446 Main St #2). Drop in to get one-on-one help from Terri […]
Join Terri and a volunteer for a language lesson in class; we're going to work on "th" sounds in English. After that, we’ll visit the nearby Atelier Gallery to view their new art exhibition. Childcare is available for ages 0-5 during class, but parents please watch your little ones at the gallery. Complimentary snacks and […]
