Refugee Support Information Session
St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, CanadaAre 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…
Women-Only Swim Day
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre 775 Brealey Dr, Peterborough, ON, CanadaEdited 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,…
Beginner English Group (Online)
OnlineDo 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: You may attend one or both of the Beginner English…
Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaDevelop 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…
Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online) – FULL
OnlineEdited 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,…
Beginner English Group (In-Person)
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaDo 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: You may attend one or both of the Beginner English…
Let’s Plant Together with the Women’s Group (Northumberland)
New Canadians Centre - Northumberland Office 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, CanadaAs 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…
NCC Youth Group and Employment Support
St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, CanadaInviting 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…
Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
OnlineContinue 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…
Tools 101 Workshop Series for Newcomer Women
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaLearn how to use the essential tools you'll need to become your own home maintenance repairwoman. This six-week series is designed to get you feeling comfortable using tools and understand how your house or apartment works. We want to help you release your inner handywoman! Beginners are welcome, and no experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided. This series…