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SUMMARY:Shuswap Theatre Play (please pre-register)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 19. 7:15 – 9:30 pm \nJoin Terri\, volunteer Mary\, and others to watch Ripcord for free at Shuswap Theatre (41 Hudson Avenue NW\, Salmon Arm). There’s limited seating\, so you MUST pre-register with Terri: support@sissociety.ca. Please arrive by 7:15 because the play starts at 7:30 (Doors close after that). Ripcord is rated PG 13\, so adults and youth 13+ can pre-register and attend. There are a few scary scenes\, so the play is NOT suitable for children.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/shuswap-theatre-play-please-pre-register/
LOCATION:Shuswap Theatre\, 41 Hudson Ave NW\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20260211T210117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183650Z
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SUMMARY:Sicamous Meet-ups: City Meeting\, Coffee\, & Library Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one\, two or all three events in Sicamous! \n9-11 am. Planning and Development Committee Meeting. Council Chambers (446 Main Street\, Sicamous). Join Terri in person or attend by Zoom and learn more about building plans from city councillors and developers. This is a great way to practice listening\, get involved in the community\, and get information about an important topic. \n11 am -12:30 pm. Anvil Coffee (444 Main Street\, Unit 1). Join Terri and others\, enjoying an informal chat over complimentary coffee\, tea\, or another beverage. \n12:30-2:30 pm. Library Drop-in (446 Main Street\, #2). Get help from Terri on English tests\, library card registration\, citizenship study material\, your job search\, career path\, settlement issues\, and much more. Bring your questions – SISS has answers!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/sicamous-meet-ups-city-meeting-coffee-library-drop-in/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20260113T191215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T215438Z
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SUMMARY:English Class - Games Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Games Day! This is your chance to practice all four skills (reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking) in a relaxed environment. We’ll have a variety of games that you can play with a partner or in small groups. There will also be a private study room for CELPIP or IELTS practice. Complimentary snacks and beverages. Childcare provided for ages 0-5.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-7/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20260203T222424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222424Z
UID:10000594-1770723000-1770735600@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Enderby Meet-up: Sweet Iron Cafe\, Walk\, & Library Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and a volunteer in Enderby for one\, two\, or three events: \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Sweet Iron Cafe (409 Cliff Avenue). Chat and network with old and new friends. Coffee and snacks are complimentary. \n1:00 – 1:30 pm. River Walk. Weather permitting\, we’ll take a short walk along the river and see the sites\, whether wildlife and/or the tourist information centre. \n1:30 – 3:00 pm. Enderby Library (514 Cliff Avenue). Drop in anytime to see Terri. Bring your questions and/or get help with English or other tests. \n 
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/enderby-meet-up-sweet-iron-cafe-walk-library-drop-in/
LOCATION:Sweet Iron Cafe\, 409 Cliff Avenue\, Enderby\, BC\, V0E1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20260113T191540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T234847Z
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SUMMARY:English Class - CELPIP Speaking Bootcamp!
DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone! Get ready for a workout! We’re going to practice CELPIP Speaking Tasks 1-8. This is your chance to exercise your mouth and mental muscles\, getting feedback from classmates\, teacher Terri\, and savvy volunteer Pamela on your performance. Feeling shy? You can also just listen and help your classmates … but if you have a speaking exam coming up\, you’re encouraged to try tasks in a safe environment! Complimentary snacks and beverages.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251204T183159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T234231Z
UID:10000556-1769680800-1769688000@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class + Atelier Gallery
DESCRIPTION: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 beverages provided in class (and possibly Anvil Coffee if time permits).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-8/
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:20260127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20260121T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181726Z
UID:10000586-1769509800-1769522400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Sicamous Meet-ups (Anvil Coffee & Library Drop-in)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n12 noon – 2 pm. Sicamous Library (446 Main St #2). Drop in to get one-on-one help from Terri with English exams\, library card registration\, driver’s license study\, citizenship preparation\, and much more. If I can’t answer your question\, I’ll find out the answer and/or refer to my colleagues or others! Also\, it’s “Unplug and Play” week\, so board games and crafts will be set up for kids and adults.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/sicamous-meet-ups-anvil-coffee-library-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Anvil Coffee\, Sicamous\, 444 Main St.\, Unit 1\, Sicamous\, BC\, V0E 2V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251204T182146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T225653Z
UID:10000554-1769248800-1769256000@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class - Newcomer Challenges and Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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 on kids.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251204T183402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T230558Z
UID:10000557-1768471200-1768478400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class - Movie Morning & Predictions
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-9/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251204T182050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T225544Z
UID:10000553-1768039200-1768046400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class - New Year's Resolutions & McGuire Lake
DESCRIPTION: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 even one of your objectives?!). Stamps\, envelopes\, snacks\, and beverages are all free.  (Note – maybe you already talked about goals during “What’s the Tea\,” the SISS virtual meeting on January 7th. However\, you are more likely to achieve your aims if you write them down and tell more people about them). \nChildren and youth are welcome\, but no childcare is available\, so parents/caregivers need to keep an eye on kids.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-5/
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:20251216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251209T193324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T193429Z
UID:10000560-1765881000-1765893600@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Sicamous Meet-ups (Anvil Coffee & Library Drop-in & free crafts/cards)
DESCRIPTION:SISS (Shuswap Immigrant Services Society) has one more meet-up in Sicamous this year on December 16th. \nAnvil Coffee (444 Main St Unit 1\, Sicamous) \n10:30-11:45 (ish) a.m. Drop by for a chat with me (Terri) and others over a complimentary beverage. \nLibrary (446 Main Street #2\, Sicamous) \n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Drop by with questions and help on (almost!) anything. I can help with material for different tests (e.g.\, citizenship\, driving\, English proficiency tests\, such as CLBPT\, CELPIP\, or IELTS)\, your resume\, job search\, government benefits\, and much more! The library is also offering free supplies for making holiday cards and crafts; come join me and others for creative crafting!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/sicamous-meet-ups-anvil-coffee-library-drop-in-free-crafts-cards/
LOCATION:Anvil Coffee\, Sicamous\, 444 Main St.\, Unit 1\, Sicamous\, BC\, V0E 2V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251115T194835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T220633Z
UID:10000545-1765447200-1765454400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class: Challenges for Newcomers (& Art Gallery)
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-art-gallery-creative-crafts/
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251121T232246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T175801Z
UID:10000549-1765360800-1765371600@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Blind Bay Meet-ups (Spinnaker Cafe\, Walk\, & Library)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n11:00-11:45 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 too bad\, we can meet inside the library. \n12 noon – 1:00 pm. Drop in to South Shuswap Library. Come say hello to Terri and/or bring your questions.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/blind-bay-meet-ups-spinnaker-cafe-walk-library/
LOCATION:Spinnaker Cafe\, 2417 Golf Course Dr #11\, Blind Bay\, BC\, V0E 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251115T195304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T195507Z
UID:10000546-1765015200-1765022400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class & Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION: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 “How many”!).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-holiday-market/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251121T231044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T231044Z
UID:10000547-1764761400-1764770400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Enderby Meet-ups (Enderbeans & Library Drop-in)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n1:00-2:00 pm. Drop in at Enderby library. Come say hi and/or bring your questions. Terri will be happy to help!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/enderby-meet-ups-enderbeans-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251024T213145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T205617Z
UID:10000529-1764237600-1764244800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class & Shuswap Children's Association Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 in need. We’ll also enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages in their youth room\, where kids can play.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-shuswap-childrens-association-tour/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251024T212107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T231151Z
UID:10000528-1763805600-1763812800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class\, Bookstore Tour\, & Cafe
DESCRIPTION: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 (Use your superlatives — e.g.\, “What’s the best book you have ever read?”).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-bookstore-tour-cafe/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251112T195624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T195624Z
UID:10000544-1763465400-1763478000@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Enderby Meet-up (Sweet Iron Cafe\, riverside walk\, library)
DESCRIPTION:We’re having another Enderby meet-up! \nSweet Iron Café (409 Cliff Avenue\, Enderby — next to the Len Bawtree Enderby bridge) \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Let’s try a new café! Join Terri\, Laura\, and others for a chat over a complimentary coffee or other beverage. \nRiverside Walk (weather permitting) \n1:00 – 1:45 pm.  If the weather is nice\, we’ll take a walk along the Shuswap River. We’ll meet outside Sweet Iron Café at 1 pm\, and decide whether to go left or  right! Wear warm clothes! \nEnderby Library (514 Cliff Avenue\, Enderby) \n2:00 – 3:00 pm. Drop in with questions about English\, settlement issues\, or anything else. I (Terri) will be at the little table on the right-hand side near the front (and I might be able to stay later than 3:00 pm if you let me know the day before).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/enderby-meet-up-sweet-iron-cafe-riverside-walk-library/
LOCATION:Sweet Iron Cafe\, 409 Cliff Avenue\, Enderby\, BC\, V0E1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251024T211316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T205244Z
UID:10000527-1763028000-1763035200@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class & Question Show!
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri E. and Terri M. from 10-12 noon in the SISS classroom. Following on from a recent lesson about Wh- and yes-no questions\, we ask that you bring your questions on learning English\, navigating settlement or anything else! We – and your classmates – will give you answers or get some! In addition\, we’ll discuss in-person and online resources you can access to support you with living in Canada.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-4/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251024T210922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T204808Z
UID:10000525-1762596000-1762603200@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and helper Mary from 10-12 noon in the SISS classroom for an integrated skills lesson\, focusing mainly on reading easy books for pleasure. Did you know that reading helps you improve all four skills? Reading with others (e.g.\, kids or classmates) is also a great way to build confidence and connections!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-3/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251029T191419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191419Z
UID:10000530-1762250400-1762266600@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Sicamous meet-ups: Anvil Coffee & Library Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Anvil Coffee (444 Main St Unit 1\, Sicamous) \n10-11:30 (ish) a.m. Drop by for a chat with Terri and others over a complimentary beverage. We’re also going to have cake! \nLibrary (446 Main Street #2\, Sicamous) \n12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Drop by with any questions or for help getting a library card (Bring two pieces of i.d.\, at least one with a picture and one with your residential address). I can provide guidance on English proficiency tests (e.g.\, CELPIP or IELTS for PR or citizenship)\, the driving knowledge test\, and much more!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/sicamous-meet-ups-anvil-coffee-library-drop-in/
LOCATION:Anvil Coffee\, Sicamous\, 444 Main St.\, Unit 1\, Sicamous\, BC\, V0E 2V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251024T210627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T210627Z
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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:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
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:20251022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
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:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20250920T201420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175840Z
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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:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20251008T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T214530Z
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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:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
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;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20250920T201311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T180104Z
UID:10000512-1759572000-1759582800@sissociety.ca
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:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173252
CREATED:20250910T162826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T162826Z
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SUMMARY:Orchard Farm Tour & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri for a farm tour\, apple picking\, and a potluck picnic at Peterson Orchard (5690 35 St NE\, Salmon Arm). Please bring some food to share if you can. Terri will supply plates\, cups\, cutlery\, drinks\, and dessert. You can drive directly to the farm (A SISS volunteer will be there 3:45 onwards\, and Terri will be there by 4:00 pm.) You can also meet Terri 3:30 pm outside SISS if you need transportation. If you need a ride\, please contact Terri by Thursday\, September 25: support@sissociety.ca or 236-586-7565 (text or WhatsApp).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/orchard-farm-tour-potluck/
LOCATION:Peterson Orchard Farm\, 5690 35 St NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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