OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
2023-10-09 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto)
Our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on the following days in observance of these Statutory Holidays:

January 1 – New Year’s Day

February 20 – Family Day

April 7 – Good Friday

May 22 – Victoria Day

June 30 – Canada Day

September 4 – Labour Day

October 9 – Thanksgiving

December 25 – Christmas

December 26 – Boxing Day

Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-10-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-23 09:30 - 11:30 | 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 Mondays 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

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
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:

IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 12pm at the NCC Board Room

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 10.30am

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

High School After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-10-10 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-10-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Youth Space, 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2W1, Canada
The After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space is back!

We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday.

A relaxed and fun drop-in space for all newcomer high school students to gather and chill. It’s a great way to meet other newcomer youth and connect with NCC staff. Bring any questions regarding education, employment, volunteering, and community engagement.

Drop by anytime between 3:00 – 5:30pm, enter through the side door of PACE (door facing McDonnel Street, between Aylmer and George Street). Ring the DYS doorbell and come to the basement. There are games, free snacks, and free wifi.

Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough.

Registration is not needed. If you have any questions, please contact Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.caor call/text/whatsapp (705) 313-3498, or direct message on Instagram @nccptbo_youth

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2023-10-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment!

This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker.

In this group, we will focus on practising English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

This group is offered online via Zoom and is open to clients of the NCC.

Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

Community Interpretation Training Info-Session
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
The New Canadians Centre is offering a 12-week Community Interpretation Training program starting mid-November 2023.

The Program:

12-week online, self-directed program with online weekly meetings to discuss course content in greater detail. Includes 90 hours of materials, practice exercises, weekly sessions, and a final exam.

Regular facilitated online discussions with other participants to learn together as a group

CISOC Community Interpretation certification upon successful completion of the exam

Eligibility:

Participants must reside in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton or the City of Kawartha Lakes

Fluency in English and at least one other language

Ability to complete the 90 hours of training and attend the facilitated discussions within the 12 weeks

Willingness and ability to be a Community Interpreter in this region upon completion of the program

You can find more information about the training here!

Are you interested in participating? Do you have questions about the program? Join us for an online info-session!

Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm

Registration is required. To register, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call (705) 761 1668.

You will receive the Zoom link via email after you submit your registration.

Women’s Group
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada.

Join us each week for conversation, cooking, crafts, and other activities.

This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre.

This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians Centre Peterborough. Free childminding is available on-site by Early Childhood Educators.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, please email Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Are you a newcomer in Peterborough or Northumberland but not an NCC Client yet?Contact us at info@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 743-0882 to get registered.

Youth Bowling
2023-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Bowling, 109 George St. N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3G3, Canada
The Lanes Are Waiting! Try your hand at Bowling!

Join the NCC for an after-school outing and some bowling fun. Come make new friends and try your hand at bowling!

Registration is required. Limited space is available. To register and for more information, please contact Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 743-0882 or (705) 313-3498

Open to newcomer youth in high school in Peterborough.(Ages 13-18)

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
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

IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 2pm at the Peterborough Public Library

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!

Intermediate to Advanced French Conversation Group (Online)
2023-10-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Develop your skills in a warm and welcoming environment.

Join our weekly French Conversation Group and practice your French speaking and listening skills.

This group is an Intermediate to Advanced level group. It is not suited for beginners.

This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC clients, volunteers and the general public.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (In-Person)
2023-10-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment!

This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker.

In this group, we will focus on practising English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

This group is offered in-person at the New Canadians Centre and is open to clients of the NCC.

Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | 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

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!

Youth Volunteer Session
2023-10-16 16:30 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?

Calling newcomer youth in high school (13-18 years old) to join NCC for a volunteer opportunity to make sandwiches for community members experiencing homelessness.

Allergen warning: we will make peanut butter and jam sandwiches during this session. If you have any other allergies, please inform us during registration.

Registration is required. To register, please contact Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.caor call/text/whatsapp (705) 313-3498, or direct message on Instagram @nccptbo_youth

Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Develop your Spanish speaking and listening skills.

Join our Intermediate to Advanced Level Group to continue practising and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities.

This group requires participants to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. Are you a beginner? Check out our Beginner Group. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Questions? Please contact boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2023-10-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | 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: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or 705-761-8305

Northumberland Financial Awareness Session
2023-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Boost your Financial Intelligence!

Join us for our financial awareness session, where the expert, Rebecca Sudano, will explain money management, how to budget your money, how to differentiate between good and bad credit, and how to read your credit report.

Rebecca is a licensed insolvency trustee and partner at BDO Canada.

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

Fall Harvest Potluck
2023-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Celebrate the Fall Season with good food and friends!

Please bring an appetizer, dish or dessert to share and enjoy foods prepared by everyone. Together, we’ll bring the flavours of the world!

Dishes can be vegetarian or contain meat but no peanuts. Please bring a list of the ingredients used in your dish.

This is a family-friendly event open to newcomers in Peterborough and NCC volunteers.

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