Home Horizon Youth Outreach
2025-01-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Our Your S.A.F.E. outreach program works with additional vulnerable youth to identify safe living spaces and provides direction to assist them in regaining control of their lives. Our S.A.F.E. outreach programs serve youth aged 16-29. Since the launch of this program in July 2020,we have served 127 youth, with over 1085 service interactions (referrals, goalsetting, supplies, workshops, etc.), many in the Wasaga Beach area.
Through our outreach services, we supply important items such as tents, sleeping bags, food, hygiene products, grocery gift cards, masks & sanitizers, jackets, hand warmers, clothes, and much more.
The program also provides support and advocacy for mental health, physical health (new family doctor), legal matters, financial aid, rental/tenant advocacy as well as referrals to other housing agencies.
The program has been an incredible success to date. It helps one of our most vulnerable populations to avoid falling through the cracks, providing every individual who come in contact with our outreach worker the chance to feel safe and heard. We work with all marginalized youth regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, family situations and socio-economic background.
Our programs are designed to assist youth struggling with social inequalities with tools that will help them to cope and grow stronger to manage and address any bias they face in life.

Groupe De Conversation
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | ON
ONLINE – Venez pratiquer et améliorer votre français avec nous et le Centre de formation aux adultes de La Clé! Nos groupes de conversation sont gratuits, se déroulent en français et sont ouverts à tous les 19 ans et plus ! Pour joindre le groupe de conversation hebdomadaire sur Zoom, veuillez envoyer un courriel à coordinationafb@lacle.ca.
Please be aware that this program is offered entirely in the French language as conversational practice for adults 19 years+ who already know French. This is not a beginner instructional language class and is for intermediate to advanced learners wanting to practice their conversational French.
Register once by email with La Cle at coordinationafb@lacle.ca and drop in by Zoom each week (or as able). A La Cle facilitator who will send weekly reminder emails and the Zoom link. Free to participate. Library membership is not required.

Georgian College Academic and Career Preparation
2025-01-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Georgian College delivers this program at the Wasaga Beach Public Library every Wednesday: Communications and Math
The program requires pre-registration through Georgian College’s ACP program. For more information, please contact ACPSouthGeorgianBay@georgiancollege.ca or 249-882-0018

English Conversation Circle With Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
English Conversational Circle for Newcomers
Improve your English skills in a friendly setting hosted by Welcome Centre Immigrant Services.

Service Coordination by Ian Cowie

Direct Line: 289-338-5140
Toll-Free: 1-877-761-1155
Email: mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca

EarlyON Baby and Me
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join other parents and their babies (birth to 1 year) to meet in an informal, supportive environment. Each week a topic of interest is presented along with songs and stories.
Pre-Registration is recommended for this program: https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/options

Parkinson Canada Support Group
2025-02-06 12:30 - 14:15 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Location: Rotary Room – Upper Level of Wasaga Stars Arena (subject to change)
Local support groups offer a safe environment for talking about your experiences, enhancing your ability to cope with the daily challenges of Parkinson’s disease.

Regional Housing Support Services
2025-02-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Regional Housing Support Services offers housing-related services to members of the community of Simcoe County.
Support is offered to community members at risk of homelessness, experiencing homelessness or experiencing rental and/or utilities arrears.
Luke Allen Housing Access Worker
Contact: 705-739-0485

Friends Of The Library Meeting
2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library | Remax Room South, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, L9Z 2X2, Canada
Whether you’re a book enthusiast, a community advocate, or someone simply looking to make a positive impact, joining the Friends Of The Library is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for literature and learning.
Discover how you can contribute to the growth of our library, promote literacy initiatives, and foster a sense of community spirit. Join us as we help shape the future of our library and create a vibrant hub for knowledge and cultural exchange.

South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre - In-person Consultations
2025-02-13 10:00 - 16:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Offers entrepreneurs the assistance they need to start and grow their businesses, and to meet their entrepreneurial aspirations. The Centre provides support to new and existing businesses with start-up, development, retention and operation.
To book an in-person consultation, email sbec@collingwood.ca or call 705-351-3309.

English Conversation Circle With Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
English Conversational Circle for Newcomers
Improve your English skills in a friendly setting at the English Conversational Circle for Newcomers, hosted by Welcome Centre Immigrant Services.

Winter Update:
From January to March, sessions will take place online via Zoom. Contact Ian for Zoom links using the information below.

Need help connecting?
Patrons can visit the library to use a computer or borrow a tablet to join the sessions.

Service Coordination by Ian Cowie

Direct Line: 289-338-5140
Toll-Free: 1-877-761-1155
Email: mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca

Georgian College Information & Open Onboarding
2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Marg Thibideau serves as the Academic Upgrading Officer at Georgian College’s John DiPoce South Georgian Bay Campus, where she warmly welcomes inquiries about the Academic and Career Preparation Program. This program offers an array of FREE courses, including Core Upgrading, Career and College Preparation, and Employment Readiness courses. Additionally, comprehensive support is available for individuals preparing to write their General Education Development (GED) test.
With classes currently offered in both Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, learners can opt for either in-class or remote delivery. Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, this program offers free upgrading to eligible learners aged 19 or older residing in Ontario, with some applicants aged 16 to 18 also potentially eligible.
Registration required. For more information, please contact ACPSouthGeorgianBay@georgiancollege.ca or 249-882-0018.

Diabetes Conversation Group
2025-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
If you or a family member are living with diabetes or prediabetes, join us to discuss topics related to diabetes management. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our Certified Diabetes Educators questions and connect with other people living with diabetes.
To register, call reception at 705-422-1888 ext. 143 or register online at www.southgeorgianbaychc.ca/programs

Lunch and Learn - Bookkeeping 101 w/ Rhea Burns
2025-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
If you’re interested in learning important bookkeeping practices for your small business, join the Small Business Enterprise Centre and Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce at an in-person lunch and learn focused on bookkeeping essentials and best practices for small business. This session will be facilitated by Rhea Burns, Certified Quickbooks Online Pro-Advisor and part of the CPB Canada – Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada.
The session will cover:
Tracking & Recording Income & Expenses, Cash Flow – Receivables & Payables, Monthly Bank / Credit Card Reconciliation, Allowable Business Expenses, Home Office Allowable Expenses, GST/HST Requirements, WSIB Requirements, Payroll & Source Deductions, T4’s, T4A’s and T5018’s, Income Tax Preparation for Sole Proprietor/Self-Employed, and Partnership and Incorporated Businesses.
Date: Tuesday February 25 – 11:30am – 1pm
Registration Fee: $10
Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library – Learning Lab
544 River Rd W, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2P1
If you have any questions, contact Stef at sbec@collingwood.ca or Suzanne at office@wasagachamber.com.
Resources included:
*FREE 15-minute follow-up consultation* with Rhea will be offered to ticketholders. The presentation slides and a resource booklet will also be shared with you after the session.
We also suggest having a notebook and pen ready to get the most out of the workshop.

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2025-02-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
At Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, you can find all the services you need in one place. We are here to help newcomers and immigrants get the right information; and to find out about what other help is available.
Phone: 1-877-761-1155
