New Canadians Centre

Parent Child Mother Goose
2026-01-07 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-01-14 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-01-21 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-01-28 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-02-04 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-02-11 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-02-18 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-02-25 10:15 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | 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 (0-24 months). 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 provides the opportunity for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another and the library.

NCC Clients register with: Jessica Devlin: jessica@nccpeterborough.ca

For community families please register with the library: libraryprograms@peterborough.ca

Lakefield College School Katchewanooka Scholarship Info-Session
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Do you have a child starting high school in 2026?

Lakefield College School (LCS) is an independent school located in Lakefield (20 minutes north of Peterborough). LCS is pleased to partner with the NCC to provide our clients with children entering high school (Grade 9 in Sep 2026) with the opportunity to apply and receive a scholarship covering full tuition and education expenses.

Join the info-session to learn about the scholarship opportunity.

This info-session will be hosted online via ZOOM.

Registration is required – please contact Jess: jessica@nccpeterborough.ca; (705) 743-0882

For more info on LCS and this scholarship opportunity, please contact: Kalla Richards-Finnie krichardsfinnie@lcs.on.ca

Building Youth Resilience Through Sports
2026-01-09 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join Building Youth Resilience Through Sports, a free program for NCC clients ages 14–18.

This inclusive program welcomes girls and boys to stay active, build confidence, and strengthen teamwork and leadership skills through guided sports and group activities in a supportive environment.

Participants will have the chance to connect with peers, develop resilience both on and off the field, and enjoy free snacks with all equipment provided. No prior sports experience is needed.

Registration required: bit.ly/youthsport2026

Powered by a youth application to the “Make an Impact” Microgrant Program at Trent University.

Get Active and Connect – Pickleball & Social Time!
2026-01-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Bring your family and join us for a fun and welcoming afternoon at the Cobourg Community Centre!

Participants can enjoy playing pickleball with guidance from an instructor or spend time connecting with others in a friendly social space.

Food will be provided for all participants. This event is organized in cooperation with the Cobourg Community Centre and is a great opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy time together.

Registration is required by January 15.

Family Literacy Day
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Peterborough Square, 340 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 7E8, Canada
This free, family-friendly community event celebrates learning together through fun, engaging activities for all ages.

The New Canadians Centre is proud to be part of the organizing committee and will be hosting an activity table on site. This event is open to everyone, and all are welcome to attend.

PA Day Family Movie Morning!
2026-01-30 11:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a fun and cozy family movie morning in the gym, featuring a huge screen for everyone to enjoy.

We’ll have popcorn and pizza. Families are welcome to bring foldable chairs or blankets, or pillows.

A relaxed and fun way to spend PA Day together as a family!

Registration is required – please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

NCC Youth Cozy Movie Night
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a cozy and fun Youth Movie Night at the New Canadians Centre! We’ll be watching a movie together and enjoying a make-your-own popcorn bar with fun toppings and flavour mixes to choose from. It’s a relaxed space to hang out, snack, and connect with friends.

? Wednesday, February 4? 4:00 – 5:30 PM? Open to NCC youth

Come ready to relax, enjoy the movie, and have a great time together! ??

NCC Youth Galentine’s Cake Pop Workshop
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Celebrate friendship and community with NCC Youth at our Galentine’s-themed Cake Pop Workshop! Decorate your own cake pops with sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, and sweet toppings, then create a special box to take your treats home. A fun, creative afternoon to connect and enjoy time together.

Wednesday, February 114:00 – 5:30 PMAges 14+Registration required

Join us for a sweet celebration of friendship! ??

Splash and Connect Family Swim Day
2026-02-15 01:30 - 14:30 | Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3Z7, Canada
Our Northumberland community is invited to a family swimming event at Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy time together.

Children must be accompanied by their parents in the pool.

Please wear proper swimming attire.

Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper or pool pants. Regular diapers are not permitted.

From the Heart - An Afternoon with Friends at the New Canadians Centre
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for an afternoon of friendship, music and conversation!

“From the Heart” features music by four newcomer musicians: Dominique Oh, Lucy Card, Tim Nguyen and Jesus Venegas

Sarai Arroyo, one of our Living Library speakers, and her son will share their story of settling in Canada.

Enjoy cookies made by the NCC Women’s Group!

Bring a friend and make a new one – everyone welcome.

Entry by donation – all proceeds go towards programs and services at the NCC that bring our community together and help newcomers belong.

For more information, please contact Asuka Ballantyne at asuka@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761-8019.

Winter Family Fun Day
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Winter Family Fun Day! Including activities such as snowshoeing/walking in the forested trails, tobogganing, roasting s’mores over a campfire, broomball on the outdoor rink, making maple taffy with homegrown maple syrup at the Lakefield College School.

Bus will be provided, leaving from the NCC at 2pm.

Registration required

NCC Kids Sing
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
NCC Kids Sing! is a fun and welcoming singing group for New Canadians Centre clients aged 8–12.

No previous music experience is required. Through songs, movement, and games, participants will build musicianship skills, explore basic vocal technique, and enjoy sharing music together in a supportive group environment.

The program runs on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm, from March 4 to April 29, 2025 (no program during March break).

It is designed to encourage confidence, creativity, and connection through music.

In collaboration with the Peterborough Children’s Chorus with the support of the City of Peterborough

Registration required – please contact Jess at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca
