BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Coquitlam Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Coquitlam Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:de0f5d36-b6bb-4d0e-8645-d46c7ba9cbbc SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260725T214017Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230614T200000 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:Join us to make new friends and learn social skills at the Voi ceStory: Conversation and Connection sessions at the Library! Registration required..\nhttps://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/8109303 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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The VoiceStory Foundation is bringing their popular &ldquo\;Conversati ons and Connection Sessions&rdquo\; social events to Coquitlam Public Libr ary!

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What are these social events about?

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The VoiceStory social events are about putting away cell phones\, disconne cting from the hustle and taking a moment to be with yourself and other co mmunity members.

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If you have thoughts and feelings of being discon nected\, 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 in the creation of these social events for you.
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We start the event by introducing a few key concepts and prov iding you with some tools. Next\, we invite you to participate in our safe \, friendly\, empowered space\, where we will facilitate rounds of 1-on-1 conversation by providing a topic/question for each round of conversation.

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For anyone 16 and up.

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Will I get to meet ne w people?
Yes! We take care of pairing everyone up with some one new every round\, so you have ample opportunity to meet new people fro m your community and practice the art of conversation.

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When and where is this event held?
These social events ha ppen twice a month at the Coquitlam Library City Center Branch from 630pm- 800pm on the following dates:

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Wed April 12 - Key Concept: These 3 things that will make you a better listener.
Thurs April 27 - Key Co ncept: These 3 things that will make you a more effective communicator.
Wed May 10 - Key Concept: These 3 things you need to be aware of that s abotages communication.
Thurs May 25 - Key Concept: How to have a dee per conversation in less than 5 minutes.
Wed June 14 - Key Concept: C hange your language to deepen connection in minutes with these 3 steps.
Thurs June 29 - Key Concept: These 3 things that will increase your cap acity to hold space for another person.
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Regis tration required. Registration:

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Apr 12: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/575337468857

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Apr 27: ht tps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/575350798727

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May 10: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/5753540584 77

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May 25: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/575354439617

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Jun 14: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/57535479 0667

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Jun 29: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/575354890967

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There will be light refreshments.

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In Partnership with VoiceStory Foundation

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For more inquiries\, please c ontact Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca

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