Planting for the Prairie *Northumberland*
Hazel Bird Nature Reserve 4639 Robson Road, Baltimore, Ontario, CanadaLet’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…
Youth Volunteer Club
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe 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.
Beginner English Group (online)
OnlineJoin our weekly Online Beginner English Group! Our volunteer English facilitators Bruce and Paul will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. Mondays at 9:30 am via Zoom This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.Registration is required - please contact [email protected] or (705) 761-8305. Not a…
Intermediate-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 practicing and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities. This group requires participants to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the public…
Beginner English Group (in-person)
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaDrop-in for our weekly Beginner English Group. Our volunteer English Instructors Christie and Manal will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request each week during the In-Person group. This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre. Registration…
Pumpkin-carving at the Women’s Group *Northumberland*
New Canadians Centre - Northumberland Office 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, CanadaAs the fall season begins, we invite you to celebrate with us and experience the fun Canadian tradition of pumpkin-carving! Whether you're new to it or have done it before, unleash your creativity and make your own unique pumpkin art! We will provide the pumpkins and tools. All you need to bring is your imagination!…
Youth Group
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThis group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise based on the activity. October Schedule: October 1: Truth & Reconciliation Night October 8: Paint Night October 15: Games and Pen Pal Night October 22:…
Intermediate-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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking. There are two Intermediate to Advanced English Groups to choose from each week.…
Parent-Child Mother Goose
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children. The program introduces parents and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parent-Child Mother Goose® is offered in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library and the New Canadians Centre, providing the opportunity…
NCC Young Leaders
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaDuring the school year, the New Canadians Centre's Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a group is open to newcomer youth in high school looking to gain leadership skills and apply those skills through projects and events. Students gain volunteer hours for their involvement. Attendance is voluntary according to the student's schedule, except for the NCCYL executive…