Free workshops for Older Adults at Markham Village (MV), Thornhill CC (TC), Aaniin (AL) and Unionville (UL) library branches as shown below.
Recognizing Fake News (led by a MPL facilitator to public), March 25, MV, 11 – 12.
Recognizing Fake News - Participants will learn how to be critical of what they read and see online! Recognize the signs that information is not credible, is biased, or incorrect to easily identify fake news when you see it. Contact us for more information.
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Accessing Government Services Online (led by a MPL facilitator to public), March 26, TC, 11 – 12.
Accessing Government Services Online - Participants will learn how to access Government of Canada websites online safely and securely. This workshop covers navigating the Canada.ca website so you can claim benefits or pension, change personal information, obtain or renew a passport, or check your status with the CRA or Service Canada.
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Phishing Scams and Cybersecurity (led by a MPL facilitator to public), March 28, AL, 11 – 12.
Phishing Scams & Internet Safety - Participants will learn how to recognize phishing scams and helpful prevention tips to protect themselves when navigating the digital world. During this workshop, a Connected Canadians' facilitator will discuss the different types of common phishing scams, the telltale signs you may have encountered each type of phishing attempt, and how to handle each attempt moving forward to help protect others online.
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The importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health (led by a CC facilitator to public), April 4th, UL, 10 - 11 am.
The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health - Participants will learn how personal connections are vital to mental health. Connecting online can help you supplement in-person connection by letting you discover communities, share with friends and family, connect digitally when you can’t meet in person, and even access mental health services.
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