Programs Calendar

Programs Calendar & Archive

Everything OIA offers, and everything we have delivered. See this month's schedule, browse the full program catalog, and explore our month-by-month archive.

8 program areas · 46 distinct offerings · 40+ sessions every month · delivering continuously since February 2025.

This monthOctober 2026

All times Eastern Time (ET).

BasicIncluded with membership

PremiumAvailable with the $30 monthly add-on

Separate courseSeparate registration and fee

Oct 1Thu

Basic French10:00-11:30
Basic
Book Club2:00-4:00
Basic
Branding6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 2Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
Basic
Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Chair Yoga12:00-1:00
Basic

Oct 3Sat

Closed—

Oct 4Sun

Four Skills English6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 5Mon

Crochet (In-Person & Online)2:00-4:00
Separate course
Let's Talk — Session 16:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 6Tue

Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Business Skills1:00-2:30
Premium
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30
Basic

Oct 7Wed

Iranian Dance11:30-12:30
Basic
Everyday English (Pre-Intermediate)3:30-5:30
Premium

Oct 8Thu

Basic French10:00-11:30
Basic
Book Club2:00-4:00
Basic
Branding6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 9Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
Basic
Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Chair Yoga12:00-1:00
Basic
Talk Show (Advanced)6:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 10Sat

Mental Health Workshop11:00-12:30
Basic

Oct 11Sun

Four Skills English6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 12Mon

Thanksgiving — closed—

Oct 13Tue

Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Business Skills1:00-2:30
Premium
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30
Basic

Oct 14Wed

Iranian Dance11:30-12:30
Basic
Everyday English (Pre-Intermediate)3:30-5:30
Premium
Importance of Accounting — Week 16:00-7:30
Basic

Oct 15Thu

Basic French10:00-11:30
Basic
Book Club2:00-4:00
Basic
Branding6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 16Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
Basic
Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Chair Yoga12:00-1:00
Basic
Talk Show (Advanced)6:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 17Sat

Closed—

Oct 18Sun

Four Skills English6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 19Mon

Crochet (In-Person & Online)2:00-4:00
Separate course
Let's Talk — Session 26:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 20Tue

Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Business Skills1:00-2:30
Premium
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30
Basic

Oct 21Wed

Iranian Dance11:30-12:30
Basic
Everyday English (Pre-Intermediate)3:30-5:30
Premium
Importance of Accounting — Week 26:00-7:30
Basic

Oct 22Thu

Basic French10:00-11:30
Basic
Book Club2:00-4:00
Basic
Branding6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 23Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
Basic
Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Chair Yoga12:00-1:00
Basic
Talk Show (Advanced)6:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 24Sat

Mental Health Workshop11:00-12:30
Basic

Oct 25Sun

Four Skills English6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 26Mon

Crochet (In-Person & Online)2:00-4:00
Separate course
Let's Talk — Session 36:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 27Tue

Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Business Skills1:00-2:30
Premium
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30
Basic

Oct 28Wed

Iranian Dance11:30-12:30
Basic
Everyday English (Pre-Intermediate)3:30-5:30
Premium

Oct 29Thu

Basic French10:00-11:30
Basic
Book Club2:00-4:00
Basic
Branding6:00-8:00
Premium

Oct 30Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
Basic
Basic English10:00-11:30
Basic
Chair Yoga12:00-1:00
Basic
Talk Show (Advanced)6:00-7:30
Premium

Oct 31Sat

Closed—

Program Catalog

Eight areas designed to help you grow skills, confidence, and income.

Language Learning

English with Mehrnaz
Saturday English sessions for extra practice and confidence.
English Course
Three levels (beginner, intermediate, conversation) for daily life, work, and community.
French Course
Beginner French for newcomers who want a second official language.
Free Discussion
English conversation practice in a safe space to build speaking confidence.
Everyday English (Intermediate)
Intermediate English for everyday use, in a structured weekly class.
Four Skills, One Path
An English course that builds reading, writing, listening and speaking together.

Digital Skills

AI for everyday use
Practical AI skills for work, study and running a small business.
Instagram Course
Build a page, create content, and get seen for your business or brand.
LinkedIn Course
Professional profile, networking, and finding work in Canada.
Canva Course
Design posts and posters simply and professionally, no technical skills needed.

Business and Entrepreneurship

Job Search Methods in Canada
How hiring really works in Canada, and how to search effectively.
Resume Writing in Canada
Build a Canadian-format resume that gets read.
Decision & Performance
Decision-making and personal performance for work and business.
Business Skills Master Class
A deep, multi-session course on launching and growing a small business in Canada.
Etsy Selling Course
Open an online shop and sell handmade products to a global market.
Branding Course
Name, visual identity, message, and a place in the customer's mind.
Financial Literacy Course
Money management, budgeting, credit, and Canada's banking system.
Confidence and Self Expression in Business
Present yourself and your work with confidence.
Entrepreneurship Skills
A multi-session course in the practical skills of starting and running a business.
Financial Management Workshop
Managing money, budgeting and planning ahead.

Mental Health and Empowerment

Falun Dafa meditation
Morning meditation sessions for calm and focus.
Somatic yoga
Gentle body-based yoga for stress release and wellbeing.
Psychology Workshop in Times of Crisis
Managing stress, anxiety, and the hard moments of migration, with practical tools.
Self Care Workshop
Caring for body and mind, even amid daily responsibilities.
Art Therapy Workshop
Use art to express emotions and reduce stress, no skill required.
Meditation Course
Meditation to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and find calm.
Somatic Dance Workshop
A one-day workshop moving from trauma toward resilience through the body.

Physical Wellness

Online Fitness
Online sessions to protect physical health and daily energy.
Aerobics
Energetic aerobics for fitness and vitality, in a motivating group.
Zumba
Fun, high-energy dance fitness for every level.
Yoga
Gentle yoga for strength, flexibility, and calm.
Chair Yoga
Gentle yoga practised seated, open to every level of mobility.

Art and Creativity

Crochet jewelry
Handmade crochet accessories as a creative income skill.
3D relief art
Textured relief artwork for walls and home décor.
In-person painting sessions
Multi-session painting workshops held in person in Toronto.
Resin Workshop
Make jewelry and decor with resin, a creative skill and income path.
Fabric Painting Workshop
Techniques for painting on fabric to create handmade products.
Pottery Painting Workshop
Hand-paint ceramics as a calming, creative craft.
Hat Painting Workshop
Design and paint wearable art.

Culture and Arts

Book club / library
A weekly reading and discussion circle.
Dance class
Weekly dance sessions for joy, movement and connection.
Persian calligraphy
Learn the art of Persian script.
Shahnameh & Hafez reading
Persian literature circles that keep culture alive across generations.

Community and Networking

Gatherings
Friendly events for connection, empathy, and belonging.
Networking Gatherings
Meet collaborators and grow professional relationships.
Cultural Celebrations
Seasonal events (for example Yalda Night) to keep the bond with culture.

Program Archive

What we have delivered, newest to oldest.

September 2026

Weekly English Basic, French Basic, Everyday English (Intermediate), Free Discussion and Four Skills, One Path
Zumba, Somatic Yoga, Chair Yoga, Falun Dafa Meditation and Persian Dance
AI Training, Entrepreneurship Skills and Branding sessions
Crochet sessions, Book Club, and the Financial Management and Financial Literacy workshops
Somatic Dance Workshop — From Trauma to Resilience (Sep 15)

August 2026

Weekly English, English Basic, French, Free Discussion, Zumba and Somatic Yoga
Business Skills Master Class and AI sessions
Job Search Methods and Resume Writing in Canada
Crochet Jewelry, Resin Accessories, Polyester, Fabric Painting, 3D Relief and Calligraphy workshops
In-person painting sessions and the Potluck & Painting workshop

July 2026

Weekly English, English Basic, French, Free Discussion, Zumba, Yoga
Business Skills Master Class, Sessions 4 to 7
Confidence and Self Expression in Business, Sessions 1 and 2
Fabric Painting, Resin, Pottery Painting and Hat Painting workshops

June 2026

Fabric Painting Workshop (Jun 19)
LinkedIn Master Class (Jun 8)
Weekly English, French, Free Discussion, Zumba, Yoga, Business Skills

May 2026

Resin Jewelry Making Workshop (May 28)
Clay Flower Workshop (May 20)
UV Resin Jewelry Workshop (May 7)

February 2026

OIA Sales Event, two-day market (Feb 21 to 22)

December 2025

Canva Workshop (Dec 10)
Personal and Business Marketing, five sessions (Dec 5)

September 2025

Instagram for Business Course (Sep 19)

August 2025

English Conversation Club (Aug 11)

July 2025

Wellness and Networking Picnic (Jul 25)
From Booth to Business training (Jul 18)

June 2025

Arts Workshop, 3D textured art (Jun 3)

May 2025

Psychological Resilience, Farsi (May 20)

April 2025

Instagram Academy, Session 1 (Apr 17)

March 2025

Resin Jewelry Making Workshop (Mar 4)

February 2025

POS Workshop, member only (Feb 16)

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