Vietnamese Association Toronto - Services and Programs

Workshops for July 2010 (Workshops with * are in Mandarin )

Family Class Sponsorship to Canada Workshop

What: Family Class Sponsorship to Canada Workshop
Facilitator: Phuong Nguyen, VAT Settlement Counsellor
When: Friday July 9, 2010 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: VAT North York office 3585 Keele St., Unit 13 (North of Sheppard Ave. West)
How to Register: By e-mailing phuongvatoronto@gmail.com or by telephone 416-636-8887 ext. 223.
Why: This workshop will guide individuals how to prepare and know about the application process of sponsoring a family member to Canada.

Harmonized Sales Tax and Transition Benefits

What: HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) and Transition Benefits Information Workshop
Facilitator: Phung Nguyen, VAT Settlement Counsellor
When: Friday July 9, 2010 from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Where: VAT Downtown office 1364 Dundas St., West
How to Register: By e-mailing phung@vatoronto.ca or by telephone 416-536-3611 ext. 227.
Why: This workshop is designed to help individuals know more about the HST taxes. Since this past June, how will each family receive $330 and individuals receive $100 from the Ontario government? How long can is this amount received? Should income be reported while receiving unemployment insurance benefits? Should those who have not received need to apply? For more infor

How to Apply for Subsidized Housing*

What: Toronto Public Housing Information and Application Process
Facilitator: Ms. Cindy Wu, Mandarin speaker from Scarborough Housing Help Centre
When: Tuesday July 26, 2010 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: VAT North York office 3585 Keele St., Unit 13 North York (North of Sheppard Ave. West).
How: Register by emailing dorisvatoronto@gmail.com or by telephone 416-536-3611.
Why: The workshop provides in-depth information on subsidized housing application in Toronto, it is specially designed for those in the greatest need such as newcomers and low-income families, and those likely at risk of homelessness.

What Are Your Rights As a Driver, Passenger, or Pedestrian?*

What: What Are Your Rights As a Driver, Passenger, or Pedestrian?
Facilitator: Robert Shen and Wendy Mandarin speakers from Sokoloff Lawyers
When: Tuesday July 13, 2010 from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Chinese Youth Centre 3447 Kennedy Rd., Unit #6, Scarborough
How to Register: By emailing barbaravatoronto@gmail.com or by telephone 647-207-1790.
Why: When newcomers come to Canada they are not familiar with Canadian culture and need to know how to deal if an accident occurs to them. Some people make assumptions, some of them are afraid to ask, which causes them lose the chance to protect their rights due to lack of information and awareness. The workshop provides in-depth information on how to protect your right when injured, which includes the important information as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

How to Apply for Old Age Security*

What: How to Apply for Old Age Security
Facilitator: Ms. Helen Q. Yu Mandarin speaker from Service Canada
When: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where: 1364 Dundas Street West, Toronto
How: Register by e-mail sandra@vatoronto.ca or by phone 416-536-3611
Why: Assist individuals to have better understanding of its eligibility requirements and benefits information.

Peer Nutrition Program (last session)*

What: Nutrition Tips for Children (1/2 � 6 years old)
Facilitator: Binhle Tran Mandarin speaker from Toronto Public Health
When: Thursday July 8, 2010 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: 1364 Dundas Street West, Toronto
How to Register: By e-mailing sandra@vatoronto.ca or by telephone 416-536-3611 ext. 229.
Why: This workshop will teach individuals how to prepare healthy food for their children as well as how to improve shopping and cooking skills.

Community Picnic

On the upcoming occasion of Canada Day, Vietnamese Association, Toronto and Vietnamese Seniors Association will have a community picnic on Sunday July 4th, 2010 from 12:00 noon- 4:00 pm at Northwood Park, lot # 2 (there will be signs showing directions). The location is at Sheppard Ave. West between Jane Street and Keele Street, on the convenient route by bus #84 with a large parking lot. The activities included are children's games, performances and fitness for seniors and an outdoor BBQ. We invite everyone to attend this free picnic event. Please call us so we could know how many are attending and prepare enough refreshments all participants at 416-536-3611.