New Canadians Centre

NCC Hockey Night with the Petes **FULL**
2024-11-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 1Y4, Canada
Join us for a Fun Night!

**NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE**

Get free tickets to watch the Peterborough Petes play against the London Knights at the Peterborough Memorial Centre!

This activity is open to NCC clients and their families.

Registration is required. Please contact Boutheina via phone or email: 705 761 8305, activities@nccpeterborough.ca with the name of each person who would like to have a ticket (1 ticket per person; limit of 5 per family).

Photo credit: David Pickering via kawarthaNow

Winter Wreath Making Workshop
2024-11-29 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Decorate your front door with a Winter Wreath this Holiday Season!

Make a holiday wreath for your home just in time to celebrate the winter and holiday season. Wreaths are a classic holiday decoration and a beautiful welcome for your guests.

All materials and snacks will be provided.

This family-friendly event is open to newcomers in Peterborough.

Registration required. Please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

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!

Winter Celebration
2024-12-13 17:30 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a magical winter celebration filled with joy and cheer!

Special Guest Alert! Santa Claus will make a special visit to delight the kids!Delicious Food: Savor some special winter-themed dishes.Winter Market: Shop for unique treasures and gifts! Don’t forget to bring cash!

In order to ensure we can accommodate everyone, registration is required to attend. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

To attend, please register by filling out this form with information about you and your family members attending the event. Upon registration, you will receive your ticket. Registration is required by December 9 at 5pm.

Important:Bring your ticket to the event (printed or on your phone).

Please register online at bit.ly/NCC_WinterCelebration2024.

Youth Trip to BGC Lindsay - CANCELLED!
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | BGC Kawarthas – Lindsay Office, 107 Lindsay St. S, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2M5, Canada
Fun Day for Newcomer High School Youth!

Are you a newcomer student aged 13-18? Join us for an exciting day of activities at BGC Lindsay!

This event is exclusively for newcomer high school students. Let’s make it a day to remember!

Transportation is available leaving from and returning to NCC. A bus will leave NCC at 10 am, and return to NCC at 4 pm.

Spots are limited. To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

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.

Family Fun PA Day
2025-01-31 11:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
PA Day = Fun Day!

Are you looking for fun, family-friendly activities to do on a PA Day?Come join us for an exciting time with activities that will keep everyone entertained!

Registration is required. To register, please contact Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Winter Fun Family Day - FULL
2025-02-08 13:30 - 17:00 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Let’s Embrace Winter Together!

Join us on a trip to Lakefield College School to enjoy outdoor winter activities – including snowshoeing/walking in forested trails, tobogganing, roasting s’mores over a campfire, broomball on outdoor rink, and making maple taffy with homegrown maple syrup.

No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided.Dress for the cold – a warm coat, hat, gloves or mittens, and boots.

The activity is open to NCC clients and their families.

A bus is provided – leaving the New Canadians Centre parking lot (221 Romaine St) at 1:30pm, and returning at 5pm.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required. To register for this event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

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.

Cooking Session - Ukrainian Dumplings
2025-02-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Learn to Make Ukrainian Cheese Dumplings!

Join us for a delightful culinary experience this February! Svitlana Panchen will guide us in preparing Traditional Ukrainian Cheese Dumplings (Varenyky) at Trinity Church in Cobourg. These tender dumplings, made from scratch, are filled with a delicious mixture of fresh farmer cheese, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Don’t miss the chance to learn this classic recipe and enjoy a taste of Ukrainian tradition.

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

Women Helping Women
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
To mark International Women’s Day, join us for an inspiring morning at “Women Helping Women”!

What is your journey of settling in Canada as a woman?

Would you like to connect with other women to share your stories?

Would you like to support other women?

Hear from our guest speaker Maria Enriquez-Jakins!

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/WomenHelpingWomen2025Deadline to register: Wednesday March 5. 2025

This event is open to newcomer women and volunteers.

Please indicate if you require assistance with childminding in the registration form.

Agenda:

Sign-in

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Guest Speaker: Maria Enriquez-Jakins

Community Art Project & Discussion

Chair Yoga

Please contact Yvonne at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca, 705 743 0882 if you have any questions.

Saturday, March 8 Community Event:Please attend the International Women’s Day Rally and Community Gathering “Accelerate Action”!

Youth Trip to BGC Lindsay - FULL
2025-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 | BGC Kawarthas – Lindsay Office, 107 Lindsay St. S, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2M5, Canada
Fun Day for Newcomer High School Youth!

Are you a newcomer student aged 13-18? Join us for an exciting day of activities at BGC Lindsay!

This event is exclusively for newcomer high school students. Let’s make it a day to remember!

Transportation is available leaving from and returning to NCC.A bus will leave NCC at 10am, and return to NCC at 4 pm.

This event is full. To enter the waiting list, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Learn Crochet for Kids
2025-03-13 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
A Hands-On Crochet Workshop for Kids & Parents

Looking for a fun and creative activity during March Break?

Join us for Learn Crochet for Kids, a fun and interactive workshop where children aged 5+ and their parents or guardians can learn the basics of crochet together!

Guided by our facilitator Carolyn, this hands-on session will introduce simple crochet techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required.To register for this event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Stretching Session (Northumberland)
2025-03-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Relax, Refresh, and Reconnect!

Join the Women’s Group this month to do a Stretching Session led by Coach Emmanuelle Festas-Keogh. During this session, Coach Emmanuelle will guide us through a series of gentle body stretches designed to help release tension and promote relaxation.This stretching session is suitable for everyone, no matter your fitness level. All you need to do is wear loose and comfortable clothing and come ready to stretch.Following the session, we invite you to join us for coffee and treats, a great opportunity to socialize.

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

Youth Grocery Store Tour
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Morello’s Your Independent Grocer Peterborough, 400 Lansdowne St E, Peterborough, ON, K9L 0B2, Canada
Explore, Learn & Shop with Confidence!

Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for an exciting grocery store tour at Morello’s Your Independent Grocer Peterborough!

This is a great chance to:

Learn smart grocery shopping tips

Meet the store manager

Get a FREE $15 grocery gift card!

Registration is required. To sign up or for more details, contact Lubna.

Pottery Painting
2025-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Crock A Doodle Cobourg, 101-169 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0B3, Canada
Express your creativity!

We have prepared a fun, family-friendly activity. Join us to paint pottery at the Crock A Doodle studio, a special place to gather, create, laugh, share and grow.

All children must be accompanied by a parent.

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

Trip to Camp Kawartha
2025-03-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Camp Kawartha & The Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre, 1010 Birchview Rd, Douro-Dummer, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Explore beautiful Camp Kawartha on the shores of Clear Lake.

Join the award-winning staff at Camp Kawartha and discover how maple syrup is made. Participate in some fun games, try maple sap and maple taffy, and tour the maple forest and sugar shack.

It will be a sweet time!

A bus will be provided leaving the NCC building at 12:30 pm.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required.To register for this event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-03-26 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-02 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-09 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-16 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-23 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-30 10:15 - 11:15 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children. The program introduces parents and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

Parent-Child Mother Goose® is offered in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library and the New Canadians Centre, providing the opportunity for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another at the Library.

To register, please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743-0882.

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Connect Through Stories!

Last February, the NCC launched Our Neighbourhood Video Series, spotlighting the incredible stories of our diverse community members. Building on its success, we’ve developed an engaging educational activity to accompany these videos.

Through this activity, participants can explore the stories of their neighbours, dive deeper into what makes our neighbourhood so unique, and reflect on the themes highlighted in the videos. Together, we’ll learn, share, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences, and connections that make our community home.

March 26 at the Peterborough Public Library Facilitated by Mauricio Interiano & Bhisham Ramoutar of the NCC Stories Discussed: Fatma & Miguel Topics: Microagressions; Language Barriers

Let’s connect, grow, and discover the stories that bring us closer!

Registration is required, please click here to register.

Tickets to "Mary Poppins" Musical (Northumberland)
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M2, Canada
We are offering 10 free tickets to see Mary Poppins, a family-friendly musical. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre in your community!

Open to newcomers in the Northumberland area

*Updated March 27: All the tickets have now been accounted for*

Trip to Canadian Canoe Museum *FULL*
2025-04-11 10:45 - 13:00 | Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8, Canada
*Registration is closed as the trip is full*

Come and join us for an exciting trip to The Canadian Canoe Museum on Friday, April 11. We will meet at 10:45 at the Canoe Museum.

Explore the world’s largest collection of paddled watercraft, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits, and discover the rich history and adventures of canoeing.

Don’t miss this opportunity for fun, exploration, and adventure!

Register by emailing activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Photo credit: Canadian Canoe Museum

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Connect Through Stories!

Last February, the NCC launched Our Neighbourhood Video Series, spotlighting the incredible stories of our diverse community members. Building on its success, we’ve developed an engaging educational activity to accompany these videos.

Through this activity, participants can explore the stories of their neighbours, dive deeper into what makes our neighbourhood so unique, and reflect on the themes highlighted in the videos. Together, we’ll learn, share, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences, and connections that make our community home.

April 23Facilitated by members of the Newcomer Leadership Group at NCC Stories Discussed: Samantha & Bhisham Topics: The importance of representation; International Students

Let’s connect, grow, and discover the stories that bring us closer!

Registration is required, please click here to register.

Youth Trip to Lakefield College School
2025-04-26 13:30 - 17:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for a fun day of activities at Lakefield College School.

Students of LCS will be leading the activities – there will be sports, music, art and marshmallow roasting!

If you know how to play an instrument, you are encouraged to bring it with you!

Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation will be provided. The bus will leave NCC at 1:30 pm, and return to NCC at 5:30 pm.

Limited spots, registration required. Please register with Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca
