Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-01-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-01-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-01-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-24 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Do you have little or no English? Want to learn English in a friendly environment?
Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Groups. Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.
There are two Beginner English Groups:

ONLINE on Zoom on Fridays at 9:30am
IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 12pm at the NCC Board Room

You may attend one or both of the Beginner English Groups.
This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Chair Yoga Session (Northumberland)
2023-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Try Chair Yoga and find out the benefits of stretching!

Join the Northumberland Women’s Group monthly activity on January 17! We will be doing a Chair Yoga session with coach Leslie Abram.
Chair yoga consists of a series of movements to stretch and strengthen the body. We will practice some supported balance poses and do a seated relaxation at the end of the class.
This Yoga Chair session will boost your mood and reduce stress and joint strain!

Registration is required. Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-01-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Practice your English while meeting new people!
This is an opportunity to improve your English speaking & listening skills through friendly conversation while meeting new people and learning more about life in Canada.
There are three English Conversation Groups to choose from. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week:

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 1pm beginning September 19
IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 2pm at the Peterborough Public Library

ONLINE on Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30pm
IN-PERSON on Thursdays at 6pm at the Peterborough Public Library

These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office. All levels of English welcome!
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.
Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

OFFICES CLOSED
2023-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Please note that our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on:

Thursday, January 19, from 2-4 PM

Potluck Dinner (Northumberland)
2023-01-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Cobourg Trinity United Church, 284 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3R1, Canada
Bring your best dish to the table!
Good food and great company make anything extra special. Bring a dish to share and enjoy food prepared by everyone! Dishes can be vegetarian or contain meat but no peanuts.
Please bring a list of ingredients used in your dish.
This is a family-friendly event open to newcomers in Northumberland and NCC volunteers.
Registration is required. Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

OFFICES CLOSED
2023-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Please note that our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on:

Wednesday, January 25, from 10-2 PM

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series
2023-01-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | Online
Are you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s Help You Prepare!

This 10-part workshop series is open to Permanent Residents who are ready to apply for Canadian Citizenship or have already applied and are awaiting their Citizenship Test.
Online: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7pm to 8pm.
5 weeks duration, starting on January 30.
During this series, we will review the various sections of the test and work through practice tests together. We will follow the Discover Canada Guide.
Participants are encouraged to attend all 10 sessions. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom, led by retired teacher Barry Adams.
This series is open to New Canadians Centre clients in Peterborough and Northumberland.

Youth Games Night and Magic Show!
2023-02-04 17:30 - 21:30 | Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6Y8, Canada
Let’s have fun while making new friends!

Join us for a night of games and magic!

We invite youth (aged 13-18) from Northumberland and Peterborough to join us for a games night at the New Canadians Centre Peterborough, followed by a magic show at the Market Hall for Performing Arts!

We will provide transportation for youths in Northumberland who are interested.A bus will leave from Northumberland Mall (1111 Elgin St W) at 4pm, and will leave Peterborough at 9:45pm, returning to Northumberland mall at approximately 10:45 pm.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required.To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-313-3498.

Shawarma Sandwich Making (Northumberland)
2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Cobourg Trinity United Church, 284 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3R1, Canada
Let’s Shawarma!

Join the Women’s Group this month to learn how to make a delicious homemade Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, one of the most traditional Syrian foods.

Registration is required. Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472
