Refugee Support Information Session

St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, Canada

Are you interested in joining a refugee support team? Our refugee support team model offers a variety of options to engage in volunteer work based on your interests, comfort level, and availability. If you are not interested in joining a team, but would like to help refugees on an ad-hoc basis, you can also do that! We…

Free

Women-Only Swim Day

Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre 775 Brealey Dr, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Edited May 9: We have closed the registration as there are no more spots available. Come and join the Women-Only Swim Session at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre! It's Mother's Day, so bring your daughter or a friend and enjoy 1 hour of swimming and fun! This event is open to newcomer women who are NCC clients. All pool windows will be covered during the event,…

Free

Let’s Plant Together with the Women’s Group (Northumberland)

New Canadians Centre - Northumberland Office 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, Canada

As summer approaches, it's time to start planting our gardens. Join the Northumberland Women's Group to plant seeds of hope this spring! Our facilitator Thelma Dillon will guide us through the process and provide planting techniques.  This event is free. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. Open to newcomer women in…

Free

Let’s Swim Together (Northumberland)

Jack Burger Sports Complex 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a swimming event at Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope this month! It will be a fun time for the whole family to spend together. This event is free. Please wear proper swimming attire: Children must be accompanied by their parents in the pool. Registration is required - please contact Anna…

CANCELLED: Living Library Plus: Esther Izarnotegui

Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Edited May 10: This event has been cancelled. We will share more information once it is rescheduled. We are partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver the Living Library Plus program. This month, we welcome Esther from Peru for a storytelling evening. She will share her story "Peterborough is a Drop of Heaven". Come…

Free

Trip to “Our Home” Concert

Emmanuel United Church 534 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Enjoy beautiful music performed by local children and youth! The Peterborough Children's Chorus will sing songs about "Our Home" and what it means to belong to a community. The concert will feature a reading and songs inspired by the "Building A Home" children's book written by Casandra Lee and commissioned by the New Canadians Centre.…

Free
Event Series Youth Volunteer Club

Youth Volunteer Club

New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Calling newcomer youth enrolled in high school! You can gain volunteer experience at the New Canadians Centre and make an impact on your community. Register for the club and get updates on weekly volunteer opportunities throughout Spring 2024. Schedule: Wednesday May 1 - Multicultural Festival, New Canadians Centre, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday May…

Free

45th Annual General Meeting & Women’s Group Marketplace

St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, Canada

Join us for our 45th annual meeting where we will share highlights of the past year and a look to the future. To register for the meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/NCC_AGM2024 After the meeting, visit the Women’s Group Open House to meet the artisans from NCC’s Women’s Group! You can purchase jewellery, food, crafts, décor and…

Free

Women’s Group Market

New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

The New Canadians Centre's Women's Group is a welcoming space with newcomer women can build community, share their talents, and learn new skills.  Join the Women's Group for their Market following our Annual General Meeting, where the talented artisans of our Women's Group will showcase their handmade treasures crafted with love and skill, including jewellery,…