Category: Events

EAWLC Club Meeting Hosted By Jerome Chan on November 17, 2019

Host Biography

Jerome Chan is a public educator of 11 years in the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). His current roles include: science and chemistry teacher, coach, and teacher-supervisor of school club CAP whose mission is to increase awareness and raise funds for children of developing countries. . He believes that it is equally important for students to learn both inside and outside the classroom. In his spare time, Jerome is a volunteer tennis and volleyball coach for different groups.  As a active member in the communities, he values personal relationships and building capacity within these communities.

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EAWLC Lecture: Living In Israel – A Chinese Scholar’s Observation

Born in Sichuan, China, Mr. Qinghong Huang is a scientist, a scholar, and a poet.  He did his Ph.D research in flooding simulation at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.  Before that he worked for Sichuan University as a professor, and for Chinese Academy of Sciences as a scientist in hydrology and water resources.  Qinghong now lives in Toronto with his family, and has become the editor of several poetry magazines.

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EAWLC Workshop: Personal Communication in Canada

Get the Answers to Your Questions about Life in Canada

Practical and Helpful and Usable

From a professional communication coach!

  • The Western culture of asking questions – It’s expected.
  • A good way of choosing words — The way you ask affects the answer you get.
  • Can you be outspoken? Really say what you think? Yes, it’s about the words.
  • Easy tips to manage anger in a difficult situation, finesse for almost any situation.
  • Ways to conduct yourself and relax. You know more than you think.
  • People and relationships – formal and casual and the link between them.
  • How Canadians see themselves, Canadian values, and the culture.
  • Question and answer period – All questions are worthwhile. Please come with any questions  you have, but have never asked. Think about the things you’ve always wondered about and put it in a question. Why do…? How do I …?

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The East&West Dialogue with TV Industry Veterans

Everybody is welcome to the East&West Dialogue!  We organize this monthly special event to bring local people and immigrants together.  Our guest speakers volunteer their time and expertise to help immigrants learn about Canadian society, people and customs in depth.  This month, come to join Jeramy Burke and Harry Teng, two TV industry veterans.  Listen to what they have to say about their daily routines at work, the challenges and fun stories, and their insight into multiculturalism as well as social expectations.  Share your own experience, and ask questions!

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The East and West Learning Club June 2019 Schedule

We will have a short month in June as our TDSB permit to use the school facilities for 2018-19 school year will end on June 13.  We will come back in mid September.  So take the advantage, come to join us in this cultural corner of Scarborough to improve your publicv speech and social skills, learn cultural knowledge, and have dialogues with local people!

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EAWLC The East&West Dialogue with Employment Service Experts

The East&West Dialogue is our monthly special event that brings local people and immigrants together.  Our guest speakers, well-established and from all walks of life, come as volunteers and share their stories, expertise, and insight into cultural differences.  Audience are encouraged to share their own stories and raise questions.  We hope that through these dialogues immigrants will learn Canadian people, society, and customs in depth so they can integrate into the mainstream with more ease and grace.

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The East and West Learning Club May 2019 Schedule

The East and West Learning Club is a not-for-profit, grass-root group that provides interesting and meaningful learning opportunities to immigrant families with a focus on social skills and cultural knowledge.  Our goal is for this club to be enjoyed by everyone in our community, so all club meetings are free of charge.  Occasionally there may be an optional field trip or special class which may require a small fee.  We meet every Thursday evening unless it’s a public holiday or school break. Continue reading “The East and West Learning Club May 2019 Schedule”

The East&West Dialogue with Alfred Ng and Wayne Henshall

“We all wake up each day and go about our lives, interacting with others and striving to improve ourselves while supporting our families.”  Wayne Henshall is a young man (at heart!) of 48 years, who has experienced life.  Continue reading “The East&West Dialogue with Alfred Ng and Wayne Henshall”

EAWLC Workshop on Public Speech Skills

Errol Cyrus has been a Toastmaster for over twenty years, with awards of Advanced Communication Bronze (ACB) and Competent leader (CL).   He is this year’s Area Director for four Toastmasters clubs in Richmond Hill.  Errol has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin from Northern Caribbean University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA. He is also TESL certified in Canada.  He has over 10 years of experience in disability and employment in both not-for-profit and private sector as a trainer, job coach and advocate for persons with disabilities.  Errol is currently an Employment Specialist with Employment Services at Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.  He connects with employers, identifies job opportunities in the “hidden job market”, and places job seekers with disabilities.  Errol is a loving husband and father of three children. Continue reading “EAWLC Workshop on Public Speech Skills”