Connecting Newcomers

Care for Newcomers Society


Description
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
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • immigrant women of all ages
  • or immigrant men who are 50 years and older
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-346-8818
Fax
403-347-5220
Web Site
http://immigrant-centre.ca
Email
adultsupport@care2centre.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: Yes,

Contact for details.




Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 14, 2025
Address
5000 Gaetz Avenue
Red Deer, AB, T4N 6C2
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM