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FALL 2021
WEBINAR
SCHEDULE
In response to the physical distancing restrictions SWC is offering webinars through the
Webex Events platform. You can “attend” these webinars from your home, using your
computer or mobile device. If you don't have a reliable internet connection, you have the
option to call in and listen to the webinar on your phone.
Sign up through the form on our website (scroll down to the bottom of the page and be sure to
fill out each section): scarboroughwomenscentre.ca/workshops/. We will send you the link and
password along with the call-in information if you would rather listen on your phone. You can
also register by calling 416-439-7111 x 107.
Please note that you need a current email address, that is regularly checked, in order to sign
up for SWC webinars. After the webinar you will be asked by email to complete a brief online
evaluation.
REAL-TIME CAPTIONING IS AVAILABLE FOR SWC WEBINARS!
Real-time captioning will be provided at SWC webinars BY REQUEST as part of our ongoing
commitment to promote greater accessibility and inclusion at Scarborough Women’s Centre
(SWC).
What is real-time captioning?
Real-time captioning ensures everything that is said during a webinar is converted into live
captions that are displayed on participants’ computer screens. A full transcript of the captions
is then provided to Scarborough Women’s Centre (SWC).
How to Request real-time captioning at SWC?
Please register for our webinars as soon as possible and let us know that you would like
real-time captioning when you register.
If you are registering online, please indicate on the contact form that you would like real-time
captioning. If you are registering by phone, please let the person that you are talking to know
that you would like real-time captioning.
Note: A minimum of TWO WEEKS notice is needed to secure real-time captioning. This is
because captioning service providers have seen an increase demand for service during the
COVID-19 pandemic and may be unable to fulfill last minute requests.
Please contact Melissa Simas by email: program@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca or phone:
416-439-7111 x 103, if you have any questions.
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THURS, OCT 14 & 21 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM THURS, OCT 14 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS w/ ART FOR SELF-CARE w/ Swosti Adhikari - Art
Farah Ali - Conversations are a part of life. Once is an amazing tool for self-care. Learn about the
we interact with people we will have instances benefits of incorporating it into your self-care
where we encounter tough conversations. It may practice. No art experience is necessary to
be on the spur of the moment or a planned one attend. We will also go over various projects you
with strangers, family, friends, colleagues. In this can do at any skill level to boost creativity,
two part webinar we will explore situations in engage your mind, body, and spirit in a way that
which we can have a challenging conversation is restorative and soothing. Register by Tues,
along with the reasons for it and how we can Oct 12 Sponsored by Canadian Federation of
work on becoming better at it. *This is a 2 week University Women, Scarborough Chapter
course that runs on consecutive Thursdays.*
Register by Tues, Oct 12 Sponsored by
Scarborough Toyota
TUES, OCT 19 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, OCT 19 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
MAKE YOUR HABITS WORK FOR YOU w/ MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION w/ Anjum
Cindy Stradling - How many times have you set Karimi - Are you feeling stressed out? Do you
a goal for yourself with the very "best intentions" find it difficult to strike a work/life balance? Do
of achieving it, only to find that after a short you feel that there’s information overload in
period of time you are back doing the same today’s virtual work world which makes it
things you have always done. We will explore the challenging to manage time? If yes, join us for
elements of Atomic Habits that will teach how to this relaxing session to learn about mindfulness
design habits that work for you rather than attitudes to enhance productivity. Register by
against you. Based on the book Atomic Habits by Sun, Oct 17 Sponsored by GIVE Foundation
James Clear. Register by Sun, Oct 17
Sponsored by Elementary Teachers' Federation
of Ontario
TUES, OCT 26 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, OCT 26 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
TAX FACTS w/ Heather Walsh, CPA Canada THE VIRTUAL GROCERY STORE TOUR w/
Learn how taxes work and about filing your tax Jasmin Jagpal - What’s in your grocery cart? Is
return. Understand why there are taxes, how the it mindfully or mindlessly chosen? Is it full of
Canadian tax system works, what taxes are used brightly coloured or dull and neutral foods? Let’s
for, who should file a tax return and the many go on a virtual tour through the aisles of the
government assistance/benefits gained from grocery store to learn how to plan and buy
filing a tax return. Find out the difference healthy meals and snacks for you and your
between a tax credit and a tax deduction. Learn family. Register by Tues, Oct 24 Sponsored by
how to file a tax return, what happens once filed Agincourt Pentecostal Church (One Church
and resources, such as free tax clinics, which are
available to assist in filing a tax return. Register
by Tues, Oct 24 Sponsored by CPA Canada,
Elaine Dandy
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Government of Ontario and
the City of Toronto to make these programs possible.
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TUES, NOV 2 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, NOV 2 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
MANAGING CREDIT w/ Jun Chen, RBC - Are STEP INTO YOUR WORTH w/ Onsia Ansari
you having trouble understanding credit? In this Somewhere along the way, you heard the
session, we will be talking about all things credit. message 'I'm not enough' and took this to be
What it is, how to build credit and how to your truth. Or maybe you're finding your self-
maintain good credit to set you up for financial worth tied to external validation and
success in the future. Register by Sun, Oct 31 accomplishments? As a society, we've
Sponsored by RBC, Jayanthan Sritharan developed beliefs about what we do and don't
deserve. Join us to learn how to build a solid
sense of self-worth based on your terms and to
be your own cheerleader. Register by Sun, Oct
31 Sponsored by Ontario Nurses' Association
THURS, NOV 4 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM THURS, NOV 4 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
RESOLVING EVERYDAY CONFLICTS w/ GOING BACK TO COLLEGE? SET YOURSELF
Nadya Lim-Douglas - Conflict is an unavoidable UP FOR SUCCESS! w/ Lisa Jones - Are you
aspect of life, but conflict doesn’t need to be considering returning to school after a long gap?
negative! If conflict is resolved effectively and Does the process seem intimidating? This
respectfully, it can lead to positive outcomes. In webinar will offer you tools, insights, and
this workshop we will discuss communication practical knowledge to set you up for success.
and active listening, and show you how you can We'll chart your journey from choosing the right
use these skills to effectively resolve conflict in program and school, through the application and
your life. Register by Tues, Nov 2 Sponsored by admission processes. We'll also explore
Tippet Foundation financing, setting up supports, navigating the
systems, and succeeding once registered.
Register by Tues, Nov 2 Sponsored by Kissan
International
SAT, NOV 6 & 13 - 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM
THRIVE: KEYS TO LASTING RESILIENCE w/ Cindy Stradling - As the world is becoming more
complex it is more critical than ever that you learn new techniques to cope and thrive when challenges
occur. Resilience is the key to dealing with change, stress and adversity. We are constantly living with
change – it is inevitable. With the right tools you can thrive in times of change. People with resilience
continue to move towards their goals regardless of any setbacks. They work through disappointment,
frustration and failure. This course is designed to help you understand where you are now and where to
focus to become more resilient in the weeks and months ahead. By the end of the program you will learn
techniques to prepare for, recover from and adapt to stress, adversity and challenges that occur in your
life. *This is a 2 week course that runs on consecutive Saturdays.* Register by Thurs, Nov 4
Sponsored by The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Royal LePage Estate Realty
TUES, NOV 9 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, NOV 9 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
MANAGING CONFLICT AT WORK w/ Farah Ali DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT! w/ Onsia Ansari
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable as we Stress has a way of making us feel helpless. You
cannot always avoid it. In this workshop we will have a lot more control than you might think! But
explore areas conflict can arise and the reasons stress management is not one-size-fits-all.
for them. We will look at conflict management Effective stress management helps you break
styles and strategies. By the end of the workshop the hold stress has on your life, so you can move
you should be equipped with ways of dealing towards being happier, healthier, and more
with workplace conflict. Register by Sun, Nov 7 productive. Join us as we explore different stress
Sponsored by Kayla McKenzie, Myya Bryan, management strategies and explore what works
BiancaThompson, Kera Hinds-James, best for you. Register by Sun, Nov 7 Sponsored
ElikaHeshmati, Chelsea Lair, Ahillan, Ilangko, by Scarborough Guildwood Women's Federal
Khaliel James, Gabriela Jacqueline Hogg Liberal Club
Pichardo
If you would like to make a donation
to support Scarborough Women's
Centre, you can do so by clicking
here.
3TUES, NOV 16 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, NOV 16 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
SWC FOCUS GROUP (Afternoon Session) w/ HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL SMALL
Lynda Kosowan, Executive Director, SWC BUSINESS w/ Michelle Lochan - There are five
Women who have used our programs and important factors to consider before investing
services are invited to share their thoughts about time and energy into your business idea.
how to continue to make the Centre a good place Participants will consider their readiness to
for women. Open to all past and present SWC commit to a business idea and gain an
service users. We will use a meeting room where understanding of free resources that are
women can speak together directly and can available to make self-employment and
choose if they would like to open their cameras. entrepreneurship a viable source of income.
Come and make your voice heard! Register by Register by Sun, Nov 14 Sponsored by The
Sun, Nov 14 Sponsored by Arthur & Mary Rotary Club of Agincourt & The Rotary Club of
Heinmaa North Scarborough
THURS, NOV 18 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM THURS, NOV 18 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
TENANTS RIGHTS 101 w/ Ruth Abebe, The STEPPING INTO MINDFULNESS w/ Swosti
Housing Help Centre - In this webinar we will Adhikari - Mindfulness allows us to be fully
discuss the rights and obligations of tenants and present in the “here and now” and connect with
landlords under the Residential Tenancies Act, ourselves on a deeper level. Present awareness
2006. We will talk about the issues surrounding can improve our mental, physical and emotional
finding rental housing and maintaining a tenancy. wellbeing as it is proven to decrease stress,
We will address options, alternatives, and legal improve sleep, and increase life satisfaction. In
remedies in dealing with eviction or termination this webinar, we will be learning about the
of tenancy. We will look at government funded importance of mindfulness and ways to be more
programs such as HSF, THAP, and Rent Bank. present in our everyday life. We will also go over
We will also look at utilities programs such as tips and strategies to get started with meditation
OESP, LEAP and EEF. Finally, we will talk about and explore different types of meditation.
subsidized housing and the housing application Register by Tues, Nov 16 Sponsored by
process. Register by Tues, Nov 16 Sponsored Ontario Realtors Care Foundation
by The Housing Help Centre, Alan Bilinski
TUES, NOV 23 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, NOV 23 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
ARE YOU A GOOD FINANCIAL ROLE IMPROVE YOUR KIDS’ EATING HABITS w/
MODEL? w/ Heather Walsh, CPA Canada Jasmin Jagpal - Struggling with kids that are
Improve your financial management and teach picky eaters and refuse to eat any healthy foods?
your kids about money. Learn the ten healthy If cooking for the kids stresses you out and you'd
habits of financial management. Obtain love to develop healthy eating habits with foods
resources to help get your financial house in they'll actually enjoy, join this webinar to learn
order. Understand SMART goals & effective goal more about how to optimize your kids' nutrition
setting. Register by Sun, Nov 21 Sponsored by without it being time consuming or stressful, so
CPA Canada, Jen MacBruce Bonsu the whole family can feel happier and enjoy
eating healthier. Register by Sun, Nov 21
Sponsored by Lowes Rona Heroes Campaign
THURS, NOV 25 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM THURS, NOV 25 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
SEARCH FOR JOBS EFFECTIVELY & SWC FOCUS GROUP (Evening Session) w/
INTERVIEW WITH CONFIDENCE! w/ Nelson Lynda Kosowan, Executive Director, SWC
Briceno, Skills For Change - This webinar is Women who have used our programs and
designed to help you find work and market services are invited to share their thoughts about
yourself towards success. From online how to continue to make the Centre a good place
applications to interviews, discover the right tools for women. Open to all past and present SWC
you need to get hired. We will share essential job service users. We will use a meeting room where
search techniques, the do's and don'ts of women can speak together directly and can
applying for work online, and how to get your choose if they would like to open their cameras.
application noticed. Learn how to make the right Come and make your voice heard! Register by
impression and showcase your skills and answer Tues, Nov 23 Sponsored by Jessica Laforet
common interview questions effectively. Build Photography
your confidence and trust that your own
experience will help prepare you for a successful
interview. Register by Tues, Nov 23 Sponsored
by Skills for Change, Douglas Mark
4TUES, NOV 30 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, NOV 30 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
ALL ABOUT FRAUD w/ Jun Chen, RBC RISK AND RESILIENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS:
Fraudsters target people in a variety of ways: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! w/ Lorraine D'silva,
through email, on the phone, on social media, CWSS - November is Women Abuse Prevention
during job searching, etc. Come learn all about month in Ontario and also National Domestic
the different types of fraud, the red flags you Violence Awareness month in Canada! Let's
should be looking out for, and how to prevent come together to increase your knowledge of risk
yourself and your loved ones from becoming factors in relationships, impacts, & safety tips.
victims of fraud. Register by Sun, Nov 28 Join us to learn more about Connecting Women
Sponsored by RBC, Judit Marincan with Scarborough Services & other resources in
Scarborough! Register by Sun, Nov 28
Sponsored by CWSS, Marcus Cote
THURS, DEC 2 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM THURS, DEC 2 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRE-PLANNING w/ TALK THE TALK w/ Onsia Ansari - We're
Monica Valitalo, Arbor Memorial - We plan for repeatedly told that communication is one of the
many things in life – education, getting married, most important aspects of any relationship. But
having children, purchasing a home, vacations, mastering the art of communication can be
milestone birthdays, retirement... Planning for challenging! If you find yourself dreading the idea
end-of-life should be no different, yet this doesn't of having difficult (but important) conversations or
get the same attention as many other milestones, struggle with expressing your needs, this
often because it's uncomfortable. This webinar workshop is for you. We will review common
will help you to understand the value of planning communication problems people face and then
ahead, to ask those difficult questions and learn about effective communication strategies
empower you to make decisions about how you that can drastically help us better express
want to be remembered. Putting ones' affairs in ourselves. Register by Tues, Nov 30 Sponsored
order is the first step towards taking control, both by The Rochelle & Calvin Sager Foundation
emotionally and financially, of the future.
Register by Tues, Nov 30 Sponsored by Arbor
Memorial, Reem Gedeon
TUES, DEC 7 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM TUES, DEC 7 - 7:00 TO 8:30 PM
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS w/ Cindy Stradling BOUNDARIES BOOT-CAMP w/ Onsia Ansari
Based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Boundaries are essential for healthy
Four Agreements offer a powerful code of relationships. Setting boundaries for yourself and
conduct that can transform lives to a new honoring the boundaries of others isn't exactly a
experience of freedom, happiness and love. The textbook science, but you can learn ways to take
Four Agreements are: 1st: Be Impeccable with charge of your life. Whether you want to set
Your Word, 2nd: Don’t Take Anything Personally, clearer rules with your family or assert your
3rd: Don’t Make Assumptions, 4th: Always Do space when it comes to strangers, here's how to
Your Best. We will review each of the get started! Register by Sun, Dec 5 Sponsored
agreements and what they mean to us. Leave by Unifor Social Justice Fund & Unifor Local
with an understanding of the difference applying 6006
these agreements will make in your life and an
action plan of how to implement them. Register
by Sun, Dec 5 Sponsored by Claren Inc
THURS, DEC 9 - 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
BODY POSITIVITY w/ Nadya Lim-Douglas - Today, there are so many body standards that are
imposed onto to women and yet most of them impossible are to achieve. Despite what society's body
ideals are, everyone deserves to have a positive body image. Join us for an interactive webinar to
discuss ways that we can empower ourselves, be confident in our bodies, and challenge some of the
impossible body ideals that are often imposed on to women through popular culture. Register by Tues,
Dec 7 Sponsored by Amazon Canada
We are working to add more webinars to our fall semester.
Please check our website in mid-October for an updated schedule.
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