Getting involved with community classes or workshops is a great way to connect with your new neighbours and local organizations! Community classes or workshops offer opportunities to expand personal knowledge, learn new skills and socialize with others.
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Some examples of community classes/workshops are:
• Fitness Programs/Classes (Examples – Dance, Cycling, Running, Yoga)
• Art Classes (Examples – Ceramics, Drawing, Pottery, Painting)
• Music Classes (Examples – Guitar, Piano, Drums, Voice)
• Cooking Classes
• Employment Workshops (Examples -Bridge Training, Adult Learning, Job Fairs)
• Computer Literacy Classes
• Parent & Child Classes
• Educational Classes (Examples – ESL, FSL, Upgrading, Tutoring)
• To find community classes/workshops offered locally, start by connecting with local ones!
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Fitness facilitiesÂ
Renfrew County: Fitness Centres and Programs – Champlain Health Line
Lanark County: Explore Gyms in Lanark county, OntarioÂ
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Libraries
Local library programs
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Educational facilities (Schools, Colleges, Universities, Learning Centers)
Renfrew County: Education – County of Renfrew
Lanark County: Lanark County School InformationÂ
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Employment Services
Employment Ontario
The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and LanarkÂ
Renfrew County: Employment Assistance – Champlain Health Line
Lanark County: Employment Assistance – Lanark County
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Community Resource Centers
Renfrew County: Community Resource Centres – Renfrew County – champlainhealthline.ca
Lanark County: Community Health and Resource Centres : Lanark County, ON Â
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Places of Worship
Local places of worship
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Local businesses
Once you have found the class or workshop you would like to enroll in – and have paid your registrations fees (if required) – you can begin your learning journey while connecting with others local to you.