By offering new workshops, the Timmins Learning Centre (TLC) is trying to ensure everyone has the chance to be successful.
At its Family Literacy Day activities, the downtown Timmins organization announced that it is going to start offering a monthly learning series.
Executive director Michelle Goulet said the speakers will each talk about a different aspect of literacy.
“Because literacy is not just basic skills of reading and writing. Literacy includes language and numbers and technology, health and wellness, arts, etc.,” she said. “And so we want to give everyone the opportunity to learn a little bit more about some of the things that affect us in everyday life.”
The workshops run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Timmins Learning Centre, 208 Third Ave., and a light lunch will be served. The sessions are free for TLC members, or $5 for non-members.
She said they will be looking to the community for feedback on what kind of workshops they want.
“We want to fill the gap in our community with issues that you need to learn about and so that we can all be successful,” she said.
The session lineup is:
Feb. 15, Goal-setting Literacy with Chandra Ciccone. Learn strategies for creating meaningful goals, and finding the motivation, focus and support to see them through.
March 22, Employee Standards Literacy with Jamie Roach of First Source HR. Learn about Bill 148 (the minimum wage increase) and learn how it will affect you as an employee.
April 19, Cultural Awareness Literacy with Alana Graham of HUB workshops – NAN Legal Services. Learn about cultural topics including spirituality, art, music, dance, and health-promoting practices.
May 17, Food Literacy with Jennifer Vachon of Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins. Learn about food security, how to increase your skills in the kitchen, and increase access to healthy and affordable food.
To register for the events, email [email protected] or call 705-268-8900.
