English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-06-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Artspace, 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V8, 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)
2024-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-14 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)
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-14 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: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (In-Person)
2024-06-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-14 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!

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-06-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This is an opportunity for newcomer high school students to gain volunteer experience at the New Canadians Centre and make an impact in their community. Register for the club and get updates on weekly volunteer opportunities throughout Spring 2024. This is for high school students only.

Schedule:

Monday June 3 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the New Canadians Centre

Thursday June 10 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the New Canadians Centre

Monday June 17 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the New Canadians Centre

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

Beginner English Group (Online)
2024-06-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-17 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

Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-06-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | 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
2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-17 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)
2024-06-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-18 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

NCC Youth Group and Employment Support
2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-18 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.

June 2024 Schedule:

June 4: Yoga in the gym

June 11: Employment workshop — Interview Practice

June 18: End of year party

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2024-06-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-18 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)
2024-06-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-19 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!

Service Canada Programs & Services for Newcomers
2024-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Christine Hayter, Citizenship Services Specialist from Service Canada, will deliver an Overview of Service Canada Programs & Services for Newcomers.

A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will also be joining to provide information on CRA credits and benefits, and an overview of some of these programs:

Canada Pension Plan

Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement

the new Canada Dental Care Plan

Social Insurance Numbers

Employment Insurance

Apprenticeship Incentives

To register, please contact Faye at faye@nccpeterborough.ca or call (705) 761-6827.

Women’s Group
2024-06-13 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.

Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace
2024-06-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A5, Canada
Join us for a Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace as we launch the Multicultural Festival!

Bring your dancing shoes and get your hips moving as we dance the evening away to Bollywood hits! Instructor Magna Karthik will lead us through a dance routine – absolute beginners to experienced dancers welcome.

Be sure to check out the Marketplace for Indian-inspired snacks, henna, rangoli art, crafts, and artwork by local artists! The dancing starts at 6pm. Wear comfortable colourful or Indian clothing to enhance the festive spirit. This event is family friendly and everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, June 194:30pm to 7:30pmMillennium Park (131 King St.)Rain Location: Indoors at Peterborough Square

Please contact Tu Nguyen at tu@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

This event is organized as part of the Canadian Multicultural Festival.

Observing World Refugee Day: Embracing "Our Home"
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
As June 20th approaches, the New Canadians Centre eagerly prepares to commemorate World Refugee Day 2024, embracing this year’s theme of “Our Home.” Home represents more than just a physical space—it embodies safety, belonging, and connection. It’s where cultures flourish, identities are celebrated, and communities thrive.

For many refugees, home is a journey—a pursuit of refuge and the reconstruction of lives. It’s in the resilience of individuals and communities as they navigate new landscapes and cultures, seeking to recreate the warmth and sense of belonging they once knew.

In celebration of Refugee Week, we are delighted to collaborate with the Peterborough Public Library to host a special Community Conversation panel discussion. Titled “Our Home” this event aims to delve deeper into the theme of home and its significance for refugees.

Our panel of speakers, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences, will share insights and stories that shed light on the meaning of home, the challenges faced by refugees, and the importance of community support and solidarity. Through knowledge exchange and collective action, we aim to pave the way towards a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future.

Join us on World Refugee Day for this enriching Community Conversation. Let’s come together to explore how we can make “Our Home” a sanctuary for all, where every individual is welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVenue: Peterborough Public LibraryPlease RSVP to secure your spot by clicking on this link.

We look forward to seeing you there!
