Provides opportunities for newcomers to socialize with new people and learn about Canadian life and culture, all while improving their English skills.
Service offers:
- support and opportunities to immigrant men and women who want to meet other people, make new friends, practice their English, and belong to the community
Includes:
- One-on-one Companionship Program - meet a Canadian person or family and socialize, practice conversing in English, and learn about Red Deer and life in Canada
- Newcomer Conversation Group - offering casual conversations about various topics and practice English with an experienced English-speaking volunteer
- Community Bridging - weekly activities and events to help newcomers learn about their new Albertan community and meet new people
- Immigrant Men's and Women's Groups - various activities together with other newcomers and Canadian volunteers