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SUMMARY:Youth Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join is for an awesome time filled with guest speakers\, exciting games and activities\, hands-on crafts\, and of course\, plenty of snacks to keep the fun going! \nCome hang out\, connect with friends\, and make every moment count! \nEvery Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm on December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th. \nRoom 10 – in person \nRegister at swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/youth-lounge-5/2025-12-03/
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SUMMARY:Working in Canada and Employer Expectations
DESCRIPTION:You have the resume and the cover letter\, but do you know what employers are looking for? \nJoin the Employment team to learn about the skills and qualities employers need\, and how to understand employer expectations! \nDecember 4\, 2025 Online and in person 11:00-12:30 room 21 \nRegister at workshops@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/working-in-canada-and-employer-expectations/
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SUMMARY:Art Therapy
DESCRIPTION:This 10-week workshop is designed to help you explore and express your emotions through creativity in a safe and supportive environment. The Art Therapy workshop is a safe group open to all skill levels. There will be a new theme explored each week with the guidance from Amélie Blanchard\, a Registered Art Therapist and Pauline Goh\, Clinical Counsellor. \nTime: 9:3 0am – 12:00 pm \nInterested? REGISTER HERE \n  \nSeptember 19 – Goals and Visions \nSeptember 26 – CVIMS Closed\, no workshop \nOctober 3 – Stress Management \nOctober 10 – Healthy Boundaries \nOctober 17 – Anger Management \nOctober 24 – Communication Skills \nOctober 31 – Grief & Loss pt. 1 \nNovember 7 – Grief & Loss pt. 2 \nNovember 14 – Self Care \nNovember 21 – Courage & Resilience \nNovember 28 – Cultivating Community \nDecember 5 – Exploratory
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/art-therapy-10/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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SUMMARY:Youth Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join is for an awesome time filled with guest speakers\, exciting games and activities\, hands-on crafts\, and of course\, plenty of snacks to keep the fun going! \nCome hang out\, connect with friends\, and make every moment count! \nEvery Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm on December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th. \nRoom 10 – in person \nRegister at swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/youth-lounge-5/2025-12-10/
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SUMMARY:Winter Driving on Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the law in British Columbia? \n\nWinter conditions on the Island\nHow to prepare for winter\nWhat to do in case of emergencies\nTips and resources\n\n101- 319 Selby St\, Room 21 \nDecember 16\, 2025 \n11:30-12:30 pm \nIn person and Online \nYou can REGISTER HERE or email workshops@cvims.org to register.
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/winter-driving-on-vancouver-island/
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SUMMARY:Youth Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join is for an awesome time filled with guest speakers\, exciting games and activities\, hands-on crafts\, and of course\, plenty of snacks to keep the fun going! \nCome hang out\, connect with friends\, and make every moment count! \nEvery Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm on December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th. \nRoom 10 – in person \nRegister at swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/youth-lounge-5/2025-12-17/
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SUMMARY:Youth Art Therapy
DESCRIPTION:What: Join a registered Art Therapist to explore themes of mental wellness and self-care over the holidays. No prior art experience is necessary! Art supplies\, food\, and beverages will be provided. \nWho: Ages 19-25 \nWhen: Thursday\, 5 pm – 7 pm\, December 18\, 2025 \nWhere: Room 205- 235 Bastion Street \nEmail Eutah at emizushima@cvims.org or follow the link CVIMS – Youth Connections to register. \n 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/youth-art-therapy/
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SUMMARY:Family Winter Fest
DESCRIPTION:Family Winter Fest\, fun for the whole family. \nCrafts\, free skating\, food\, photobooth\, face painting\, snow globe making and more. \nTuesday\, December 23\, 2025 1-3 pm \nLocation: Nanaimo Ice Centre – 750 Third St\, V9R 5S5 \nYou can REGISTER HERE or email SWIS@CVIMS.ORG to register.
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/family-winter-fest-3/
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