Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2024-11-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) and 4 more dates | Online
Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment!

Our Beginner Group welcomes individuals with little to no Spanish. It is a drop-in-style group you can join at any point in the year, though regular weekly attendance is highly encouraged.

This group is open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough and Northumberland Counties.

The Beginner Group meets online via Zoom. Are you an Intermediate speaker? Please check out our Intermediate Spanish Group.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca or 705-761-8305

Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-09 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: Thursdays, Nov 14, 2024 to Jan 23, 2025

10 weeks duration

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.

Please contact Faye to register: faye@nccpeterborough.ca

Family Fun Ice Skating Event
2024-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on the ice!

Get ready for an afternoon of joy and laughter as we take to the ice! Enjoy a full hour of skating, followed by warm, cozy hot chocolate and delicious cookies to wrap up the day.

Sunday, November 17 at 4pm

Don’t forget to bring your skates, helmets, and warm clothes, like a snowsuit, to stay comfortable. Whether you’re an experienced skater or just learning, this event is a perfect opportunity to have fun with your family and connect with others in the community.

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

Customer Service & Cashier Training for High School Students *Cobourg*
2024-11-22 12:30 - 16:30 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
We will learn about providing excellent customer service, working with difficult customers, and gain hands-on experience using a cash register.

This training is open to newcomer youth in high school only.

Registration is required – please contact Patrick at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761-1668.

Northumberland Women's Group - Cooking Workshop
2024-11-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Join the Northumberland Women’s Group and dive into the art of cooking Tahchin, a delicious and aromatic Iranian rice dish!

Led by the talented Maryam Azizi, this session is more than just a cooking class—it’s a chance to connect, share stories, and learn something new together.

Tahchin is a delightful dish made with layers of fragrant rice, creamy yogurt, eggs, saffron, and your choice of tender meat or chicken. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just looking to try something new, you’ll enjoy discovering the secrets behind this mouth-watering meal. Let’s cook, laugh, and create something beautiful together!

Registration is required by November 21.To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472

Northumberland Winter Potluck
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 240 College Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3V2, Canada
Join us for a festive Winter Potluck and celebrate the season with delicious food and good company!

Bring a dish to share, vegetarian or with meat, and include a list of ingredients to help everyone enjoy it safely. No peanuts allowed.

Special Guest Alert: Santa Claus will be stopping by to chat with the kids, hear their wish lists, and take photos!

Registration is required by December 2.To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472

Don’t miss this delightful evening filled with food, fun, and holiday cheer!

Holiday Cookies Decoration (Northumberland)
2024-12-17 12:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
All you need is love and Decorated Holiday Cookies!

Join us for our Women’s Group Northumberland and let’s get into the holiday spirit together by decorating festive cookies!

All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity and love for crafting!

This event is open to newcomer women in the Northumberland area.

Registration is required by December 12. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Zumba Multicultural Dance - Northumberland
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Join the Northumberland Women’s Group for a Zumba session

Get ready to move and celebrate rhythm and culture! Join us for Zumba Multicultural Dance with Thelma Dillon, a fun and energetic session that blends music and movement from around the world.

Open to newcomer women in the Northumberland area.

To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472

Family Bowling - Northumberland
2025-01-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Strike up some fun at our Bowling Event!

Join us for a family-friendly outing at Northshore Lanes in Cobourg. No experience is needed—just bring your excitement and get ready for a great time! Let’s bowl some strikes and have a great time together.

This event is open to newcomers in Northumberland, and children must be accompanied by a parent.

Limited spaces are available! Registration is required by January 19. Contact Anna Albouni at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or 905-519-3472 to sign up.

Let’s Swim Together (Northumberland)
2025-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3Z7, Canada
Make a splash at our Family Swimming Event!

Join us for a swimming event at Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy quality time together in the pool.

Please wear proper swimming attire:– Others must wear clean attire used only for swimming.– Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper or pool pants. No diapers allowed.

Children must be accompanied by their parents in the pool.

Registration is required. Please, contact Anna Albouni at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or 905-519-3472 to sign up.
