Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-03-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-04-01 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | 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) - FULL
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Edited Jan 23, 2024: This group is full with a big waiting list. We will not be taking new registrations at this time.

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

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-26 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 9.30am

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

Women's Group at Northumberland Fare Share
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, 700 D'Arcy St Building 19, Cobourg, ON, Ontario, K9A 5T3, Canada
Join the Women’s Group this month for a volunteer experience at the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank.

On this visit, we will learn more about the services they provide for the community and will help them portion food.

To register for this gathering, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, 905-519-3472.

NCC Youth Group and Employment Support
2024-03-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-03-26 16:00 - 17:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Inviting all newcomer high school students in Peterborough to join us for some fun activities after school every Tuesday!

In addition to our fun activities, you can get employment support from Patrick, NCC’s Youth Employment and Skills Development Counsellor. Follow us on instagram @nccptbo_youth for a schedule of events for the whole month, and message us with any questions or to register!

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-313-3498.

Poetry & Performance Workshop
2024-03-19 18:00 - 20:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Join poet Samantha Banton in our Poetry and Performance Workshop, where you’ll unravel the beauty of poetic expression and hone the art of captivating live audiences.

Elevate your creative voice as Samantha guides you through the fusion of words and stage presence, empowering you to leave a lasting impact through your performance.

To register for this workshop, please contact Mauricio Interiano at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2024-03-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-26 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!

English Conversation Group (online)
2024-03-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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!

Women’s Group
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-28 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 English Conversation Group (In-person)
2024-03-21 16:00 - 17:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school who would like to improve their conversational English!

Join us for peer-to-peer English conversation practice! We are also looking for volunteers in high school who are fluent in English to lead the conversation circle.

Please message us to register or volunteer.

Registration is required. Please contact Lubna at 705 313 3498, lubna@nccpeterborough.ca

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-28 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.

This group is open to clients of the New Canadians Centre. 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!

English Conversation Group (Online)
2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Fridays at 10am

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)
2024-03-22 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)
2024-03-22 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!

Latin Night Potluck *Northumberland*
2024-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 240 College Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3V2, Canada
Get excited for our Latin Night potluck!

Join us for a night of salsa dance, enjoy delicious food, and make unforgettable memories!

Please bring a side dish to share, and attach a list of ingredients for your dishes.

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

Beginner English Group (Online)
2024-03-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-01 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

Tax Clinic
2024-03-27 09:00 - 16:00 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Are you an NCC client with a yearly income of up to $45,000? Are you looking for assistance in filing your taxes?

The NCC is offering free tax clinics for registered clients of the New Canadians Centre. Trained volunteers will help you submit your taxes. There will be four tax clinic dates: March 27, April 5, April 10 and April 22

Appointments must be booked ahead of time. Appointments will be held in person at the NCC.

To register for assistance in filing your taxes, please contact Faye: faye@nccpeterborough.ca

Please download this checklist of items you will need to bring to your appointment. They include:

Social Insurance Number

Name, Date of Birth, and Phone Number

Identification – Drivers Licenses / PR Card / Passport

Home Address you lived at for the year 2022

Rent receipts for 2022

T4 (Work)

T5007 (Statement of Benefits from OW or IRCC)

T2202A (Post-Secondary Students)

Receipts for children’s recreation activities

Receipts of any donations made

Banking information for Direct Deposit if it is not already set up

Last year’s tax return (for those who were here last tax season)

Mexican Cooking with Clay Pots
2024-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Organised in partnership with Public EnergyFacilitated by Diana Lopez Soto, a visiting artist and performer at Public Energy

Wednesday March 275:30-7:30pmIn-person at St. James United Church (221 Romaine St.)

Learn to cook black beans and rice using Mexican terracotta cooking vessels with Diana Lopez Soto. We will be using terracotta vessels to cook black beans. We will also cook Mexican rice in a terracotta cazerola (a shallower terracotta vessel)

All ingredients are provided and participants will be invited to eat together following the workshop.

Ingredients used: beans, rice, tomato, salt, garlic, onion, vegetable broth and white rice.

This workshop is vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Open to NCC clients. Limited spots available – please register as soon as possible by emailing Bhisham: bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca

Wrap-Style Beading Workshop
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Dive into the art of wrap-style beading with Jaida Ponce, a passionate Kichi Siibi Niizi Mnidoo Anishinaabe artist and teacher.

Join this Indigenous-led workshop to create your own stunning wrap-style beaded keyholder, guided by Jaida’s extensive knowledge and experience in Indigenous beading traditions.

Discover the joy of crafting unique beaded jewelry.

There are only 15 spots available. To register, please contact Mauricio Interiano at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca.

OFFICES CLOSED
2024-03-29 00:00 - 23:59
Our Peterborough and Northumberland offices will be closed in observance of these statutory holidays:

January 1: New Year’s Day

February 19: Family Day

March 29: Good Friday

May 20: Victoria Day

July 1: Canada Day

August 5: Civic Holiday

September 2: Labour Day

October 14: Thanksgiving

December 25: Christmas Day

December 26: Boxing Day
