BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Coquitlam Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Coquitlam Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7b74ed4b-474a-4624-b86b-091c50200cd9 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260718T131604Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T200000 SUMMARY:VoiceStory LOCATION:Branch - City Centre\nBranch - City Centre X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Branch - City Centre;X-APP LE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Branch - City Centre:geo:49.2812193,-122.7929484 GEO:49.2812193;-122.7929484 DESCRIPTION:VoiceStory are about putting away cell phones and taking a mom ent to be with yourself and other community members\, then having time to practice how to have a conversation. Registration required..\nhttps://coqu itlam.libnet.info/event/10443072 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Looking for a safe space to practice talki ng to others? Are you new to the community and want to meet people?

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Tired of having video or Zoom calls to connect with other people?< /p>\n

Then come join us\, this is where you want to be!

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If you h ave thoughts and feelings of being disconnected\, uncertain of what to say \, what to talk about\, not wanting to go alone\, &ldquo\;this is just ano ther networking event&hellip\;&rdquo\; or a multitude of other reasons&hel lip\; please understand that we have kept all of this in mind in the creat ion of these social events for you.

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We start each event by introdu cing a few key concepts on how to become a more effective communicator and practice the Art of Conversation

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Next we invite you to participat e in our safe\, friendly\, empowered space\, where we will facilitate roun ds of 1-on-1 conversation with like-minded people\, by providing a topic/q uestion for each round of conversation.

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We take care of pairing ev eryone up with someone new every round\, so you have ample opportunity to meet new people from your community and connect with them by practicing yo ur communication skills.

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There are only 24 spots available at each social event\, so do not wait and register your spot now!

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When an d where is this event held?

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These social events happen twice a mon th at the Coquitlam Library City Center Branch from 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm on th e following dates:

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There are only 24 spots available at each event\, so do not wait and register now! If you happen to be at the library the day of the event\, drop ins are welcome!< /p>\n

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When and where is this event held?

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These s ocial events happen twice a month at the Coquitlam Library City Center Bra nch from 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm on the following dates:

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May 2024:

\n< p>Mon May 13 - Three ways to avoid sabotaging your communication skills.\n

Wed May 29 - How to craft meaningful conversations &ndash\; in five minutes or less.

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June 2024: \;

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Mon Jun 10 - Build dee per connections by changing your language in three simple steps.

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W ed Jun 26 - Increase your capacity to hold space for other people &ndash\; with one skill.

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How to attend these events?
These social eve nts are for people aged 16 and up.

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We ask that you please re gister ahead of time using the links below so we can plan accordingly.

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To register\, please click REGISTER button or go to voicestory.ca and click on the red button belo w "Conversation &\; Connection".

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We do welcome you to drop in o n the day of the event.

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In Partnership with \; VoiceStory

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For inquiries\, please contact Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca

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