At The LIBRARY

Tips on Decluttering
Your Home
Are you thinking of decluttering your
home to become better organized
and increase your living space, or in
preparation for a move? Amy Krahn
and Kusela Guitap from the Healthy
Aging Resource Team at the Winnipeg
Regional Health Authority will provide
tips on tackling clutter as well as
resources that may be of help.
WEST KILDONAN LIBRARY R
Friday, September 23: 2-3 pm
Preparing a Resume
Learn how to build a resume and cover
letter that will showcase your skills,
experience, and achievements using
online templates from the Manitoba
Career Development Initiative website.
You can choose a format to target a
certain type of job or area of interest.
We’ll show you how to save and email
them too. Basic computer skills (using a
keyboard and mouse) required.
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Computer Training Lab
Tuesday, September 27: 1:30-4 pm
Wednesday, October 26: 1:30-4 pm
Law in the Library
with CLEA (Community Legal
Education Association)
ABCs of First-Time Home Buying
Buying your first home is a huge
investment with lots to learn. This
presentation will help you understand
the legal basics about buying a home for
the first time.
ST. BONIFACE LIBRARY R
Thursday, September 29: 6:30-8 pm
Immigration Law
Are you new to Canada, looking for an
overview of some of the legal aspects
of immigration? Join us for our free
program to provide you with some basic
legal information that you and your
family may need.
SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON LIBRARY R
Thursday, October 20: 6:30-8 pm
Older Adults and the Law
Do you have questions about your
rights and responsibilities? We will
cover health care directives (living wills)
and powers of attorney: whom you
should appoint, when does the power of
attorney take effect, and what happens if
you don’t have a power of attorney and
you are no longer competent to look
after your affairs.
CORNISH LIBRARY R
Tuesday, October 18: 6:30-8 pm
Wills and Estates
Whatever your age or life circumstance,
it’s a good idea to be prepared for
possible situations when you might need
someone to handle your personal, health
and financial decisions. Writing a will,
a power of attorney, and a Health Care
Directive prepare you for these difficult
decisions. Our presenter will explain
what these documents are and what
they achieve.
WEST KILDONAN LIBRARY R
Saturday, October 1: 2-3:30 pm
PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY R
Tuesday, October 11: 6:30-8 pm
CHARLESWOOD LIBRARY R
Monday, October 24: 6:30-8 pm
for adults
Legal Clinic
Drop in for legal help from law students
working under the supervision of an
experienced lawyer. Get answers to
your questions about the law and legal
processes in Manitoba, and/or receive
help in finding and accessing services
you need from organizations and
agencies in our community. For those
with family incomes under $50,000 per
year. Operated by the Legal Help Centre.
Drop-in only. First come, first served.
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
Special Services
Wednesdays, September 28 and
October 26: 10:15 am–12 pm
How to Start
a Business: Start Smart
This seminar with Entrepreneurship
Manitoba will provide you with an
overview of the basic legal requirements
to get your business started. Information
will be provided on business structures,
business name registration, the business
number, PST and GST, grants and
financing, licenses, permits and
online tools.
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Buchwald Room
Saturday, October 8:
10:30 am-12:30 pm
How to Choose
the Perfect Name
for your Business
or Product
Starting a business? Creating a new
product? How do you choose the
perfect name? Ghislaine Sylvestre
from Entrepreneurship Manitoba will
provide you with information on legal
requirements, and name protection, as
well as reserving and registering your
business name with The Companies
Office. Useful online tools and do’s and
don’ts will also be discussed.
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Buchwald Room
Saturday, October 15:
10:30-11:30 am
R Registration required. Call or visit any branch to register.
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