BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Coquitlam Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Coquitlam Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e67df4a8-5ab2-4580-937d-6979f0214060 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260717T151836Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T200000 SUMMARY:Conversation & Connection 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:Conversation & Connection sessions are designed to teach you s ome fundamental skills of effective communication and also provide a safe\ , friendly space to practice these skills. Registration required..\nhttps: //coquitlam.libnet.info/event/10942602 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

What is Conversation &\; Connec tion?

\;Conversation &\; Connection sessions are designed to teach you some fundamental skills of effective communication a nd also provide a safe\, friendly space to practice these skills so that y ou can have more meaningful conversations and create deeper connections wi th others.

This is an advanced communication workshop to help you become a more effective communicator as you continue attending each sessio n. If you have thoughts and feelings of being disconnected\, uncertain of what to say\, what to talk about\, not wanting to go alone\, &ldquo\;this is just another networking event&hellip\;&rdquo\; or a multitude of other reasons&hellip\; please understand that we have kept all of this in mind i n the creation of these events for you.

What happens durin g the event?

We start each event by introducing a few key concepts on how to become a more effective communicator.

Next we invite you to participate in our safe\, friendly\, empowered space\, where we will facilitate rounds of 1-on-1 conversation with like minded people\ , by providing a topic/question for each round of conversation.

Will I get to meet new people?

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We take care o f pairing everyone up with someone new every round\, so you have ample opp ortunity to meet new people from your community and connect with them by p racticing your communication skills.
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When and where is this event held?
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These social events happen twice a mo nth at the Coquitlam Library City Center Branch from 6:30pm- 8:00pm
\n< p>There are only 24 spots available at each social event\, so do not wait and register your spot now!
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How to attend these even ts?
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These social events are for people aged 16 and up.
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We ask that you please register ahead of time so we can plan accordi ngly.
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\;Registration required. To register\, please click REG ISTER button or go to voicestory.ca and click on the red button below "Con versation &\; Connection".
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July 8 - We will introduce concepts from module 1 on Listen ing
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July 24 - We will introduce concepts from module 2 on Authenticit y
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Aug ust 12 - We will introduce concepts from module 3 on Empathy
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August 2 8 - We will introduce concepts from module 4 on Conversation
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Septembe r 9 - We will introduce concepts from module 5 on Language
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September 25 - We wi ll introduce concepts from module 6 on Reciprocity
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For inquiries\, contact Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca
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