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SUMMARY:VoiceStory
LOCATION:Branch - City Centre\nBranch - City Centre
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DESCRIPTION:VoiceStory events are about putting away cell phones and takin
 g a moment to be with yourself and other community members\, then having t
 ime to practice how to have a conversation. Registration required.\nhttps:
 //coquitlam.libnet.info/event/10042267
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Looking for a safe space to practice talki
 ng to others? Are you new to the community and want to meet people?&nbsp\;
 </p>\n<p>Tired of having video or Zoom calls to connect with other people?
 </p>\n<p>Then come join us\, this is where you want to be!</p>\n<p>If you 
 have thoughts and feelings of being disconnected\, uncertain of what to sa
 y\, what to talk about\, not wanting to go alone\, &ldquo\;this is just an
 other networking event&hellip\;&rdquo\; or a multitude of other reasons&he
 llip\; please understand that we have kept all of this in mind in the crea
 tion of these social events for you.</p>\n<p>We start each event by introd
 ucing a few key concepts on how to become a more effective communicator an
 d practice the Art of Conversation</p>\n<p>Next we invite you to participa
 te in our safe\, friendly\, empowered space\, where we will facilitate rou
 nds of 1-on-1 conversation with like-minded people\, by providing a topic/
 question for each round of conversation.</p>\n<p>We take care of pairing e
 veryone up with someone new every round\, so you have ample opportunity to
  meet new people from your community and connect with them by practicing y
 our communication skills.</p>\n<p>There are only 24 spots available at eac
 h social event\, so do not wait and register your spot now!</p>\n<p><stron
 g>When and where is this event held?</strong></p>\n<p>These social events 
 happen twice a month at the Coquitlam Library City Center Branch from 6:30
  pm- 8:00 pm on the following dates:</p>\n<p><br />Mar 2024:</p>\n<p>Mon M
 ar 4 -&nbsp\;Build deeper connections by changing your language in three s
 imple steps.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Wed Mar 20 -&nbsp\;Increase your capacity to h
 old space for other people &ndash\; with one skill.</p>\n<p>Apr 2024:</p>\
 n<p>Mon Apr 8 -&nbsp\;Three qualities that will improve your listening ski
 lls.</p>\n<p>Wed Apr 24 -&nbsp\;Three skills that will help you become an 
 effective communicator</p>\n<p><strong>How to attend these events?</strong
 ><br />These social events are for people aged 16 and up.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p
 >We ask that you please register ahead of time using the links below so we
  can plan accordingly.</p>\n<p>To register\, please click <strong>Register
 </strong>&nbsp\;button or go to <a href="voicestory.ca"><span style="color
 : #ff0000\;"><strong>voicestory.ca</strong></span></a> and click on the re
 d button below "Conversation &amp\; Connection".</p>\n<p>We do welcome you
  to drop in on the day of the event.</p>\n<p>There will be light refreshme
 nts.</p>\n<p>In Partnership with&nbsp\;VoiceStory</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>For inq
 uiries\, please contact Shirley at <a href="mailto:schan@coqlibrary.ca">sc
 han@coqlibrary.ca</a>.</p>\nhttps://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/10042267
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