Women’s Group

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

Make new friends! This is a safe space for newcomer women to share your experiences and enhance your well-being through genuine connections. Activities include: The Women's Group meets every Thursday at the NCC. Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childminding is provided on-site. This group is open to NCC clients only. Registration is required. Please contact…

Free

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in

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

If you are a high-school aged newcomer youth and would like to receive employment support, please drop in! We can assist you with resume and cover letter creation, interview skills, job search strategies, job leads, training and upskilling opportunities. This program takes place every Thursday.

Free

English Conversation Group (in-person)

Artspace 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

This group meets in-person at Artspace (378 Aylmer St) beginning September 19 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. All levels of English welcome! This program is free for…

Free

English Conversation Group (online)

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. This group is specifically designed for Beginner speakers, though all are welcome. These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre,…

Free

What does Mental Health mean to you?

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

The Peterborough Immigration Partnership Mental Health Working Group is interested in hearing from you! We are a group of community members who work in the field of health care and mental health.  We would like to understand better what newcomers think about mental health and how local agencies can work better to support newcomers.   We…

Free

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)

Online

Develop your French language 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,…

Free

Intermediate English (in-person)

New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking. Registration required. Please contact [email protected] or (705) 761 8305. Not a client of…

Free

Fall Hike at Tecasy Ranch

Tecasy Ranch 38 Boltons Road, Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada

Come and experience the beauty of nature at Tecasy Ranch, a stunning property where you can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the vibrant fall foliage. This is a great opportunity to take in the colors of the season, relax, and recharge in the fresh air. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please…

Free

Planting for the Prairie *Northumberland*

Hazel Bird Nature Reserve 4639 Robson Road, Baltimore, Ontario, Canada

Let’s join the Nature Conservancy of Canada for a wonderful day of planting in the tallgrass prairie! We will help plant plugs in sandy soil, making the digging easy and enjoyable for everyone. All necessary tools, including trowels and gloves, will be provided. It is a simple and fun way to connect with nature and…

Free

Youth Volunteer Club

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

The Youth Volunteer Club is open to all newcomers in high school. Come help at NCC activities and events and gain volunteer hours! Each month we will have different opportunities to volunteer. To join the Youth Volunteer Club, please contact Lubna at [email protected], (705) 313-3498.

Free