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Registration opens:
October 02nd, 2025

Aging Well - Winter Driving

2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 17:00:00 America/New_York Aging Well - Winter Driving Prepare yourself for winter driving by attending this presentation by Lisa Lapierre from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 15
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 17:00:00 America/New_York Aging Well - Winter Driving Prepare yourself for winter driving by attending this presentation by Lisa Lapierre from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Prepare yourself for winter driving by attending this presentation by Lisa Lapierre from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.

Lisa will discuss topics such as how to prepare your vehicle, safe winter driving practices and winter road maintenance. This presentation will be followed by a Q&A period. 

At 3:30 PM, the presentation will be followed by Talking Cafe where participants engage in lightly guided conversation facilitated by Compassionate Communities Kingston Canada.   

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

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Mon, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Play to Learn
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities and interactive books, children will develop their physical confidence.
This event is full
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Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Stories, songs, rhymes and tickles. Parents and caregivers will learn, and practise, fun and simple ways to incorporate early literacy skills in the home.
Technology Tutors
Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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This event is full
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Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Technology Tutors
Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
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English Conversation Circle
Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Play to Learn
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities and interactive books, children will develop their physical confidence.
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This event is full
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Registration is now closed
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English Conversation Circle
Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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This event is full
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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Aging Well - Winter Driving
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Prepare yourself for winter driving by attending this presentation by Lisa Lapierre from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 9:00am
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