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Community Connectors Training

2024-10-29 13:30:00 2024-10-29 15:00:00 America/New_York Community Connectors Training Make a difference in your community. Become a community connector and help link people with valuable resources for better health and well-being. Central Branch - Meeting Room 2

Tuesday, October 29
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-29 13:30:00 2024-10-29 15:00:00 America/New_York Community Connectors Training Make a difference in your community. Become a community connector and help link people with valuable resources for better health and well-being. Central Branch - Meeting Room 2

Central Branch

Meeting Room 2

Make a difference in your community. Become a community connector and help link people with valuable resources for better health and well-being.

Guide friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to accessing support groups, services and information. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating a stronger, healthier community for all!

Session runs from 1:30-3:00

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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