Newcomer Leadership Group
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-23 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join the Newcomer Leadership Group!

This 8-week workshop series is a leadership training program that will help you to develop your skills and confidence to engage in the community.

This series is open to anyone aged 19 and older who is new to Canada and looking to do more as a volunteer or community leader in Peterborough.

Topics include:

Belonging in our community

My community through my lens

Focused listening

Combatting misinformation & disinformation

Skills for community involvement

You will also have the opportunity to hear from special guests and to engage in a discussion to be part of the Peterborough Immigrant Advisory Table.

This workshop will be held in person every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm (October 2 to November 20).

We will provide a light dinner at 5.30pm.

In case of bad weather, the workshop will be held online.

Recommended:

Intermediate/Advanced fluency in English

Comfortable using a laptop and smartphone

The deadline to register is Wednesday September 18, 2024.

Register here

Please contact Leigha at leigha@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

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English Conversation Group (online)
2024-10-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

All levels of English welcome!

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Women's Group
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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:

Potluck meals

Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba

Cooking

Arts and crafts

Attending performances

Info sessions and discussion groups

Gardening

Seasonal celebrations

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 Boutheina to register at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca.

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2024-10-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-24 15:30 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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.

English Conversation Group (in-person)
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Artspace, 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V8, 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 clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

English Conversation Group (online)
2024-10-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-25 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.

This group is specifically designed for Beginner speakers, though all are welcome.

These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

What does Mental Health mean to you?
2024-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 are inviting newcomers to have a conversation with us about this topic. Participants do not need to have any experience or prior knowledge to participate.

Would you be interested in coming to give your opinions?

Date: Friday October 18, 2024Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (refreshments provided)Location: New Canadians Centre Boardroom (in-person only)

Please contact Marisa: marisa@nccpeterborough.ca to register.

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2024-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 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, volunteers and the general public.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Intermediate English (in-person)
2024-10-18 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

Registration required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761 8305.

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Fall Hike at Tecasy Ranch
2024-10-18 13:30 - 16:00 | Tecasy Ranch, 38 Boltons Road, Buckhorn, Ontario, K0L 1J0, 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 bring your snacks and water

The bus will leave the NCC at 1:30 pm.

Registration is required; please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761-8305.

Planting for the Prairie *Northumberland*
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 4639 Robson Road, Baltimore, Ontario, K0K 1C0, 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 meet new people!

This event will proceed rain or shine, so please dress for the conditions: rubber boots, long layers of comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat and a change of dry clothes.

Also, please bring a lunch/something to eat and water.

Registration is required – please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

We will meet at the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve. The gravel laneway at 4639 Robson Road will lead to parking at the barn.

Image credit: Nature Conservancy of Canada via this page

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-10-21 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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 lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Beginner English Group (online)
2024-10-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
Join 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 activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-10-21 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 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 who live in Peterborough. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Beginner English Group (in-person)
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Drop-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 Required. Please contact Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Pumpkin-carving at the Women's Group *Northumberland*
2024-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
As 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!

Registration is required by October 20 – please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Youth Group
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This 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: Movie Night

October 29: Pumpkin Carving Competition

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (online)
2024-10-22 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

There are two Intermediate to Advanced English Groups to choose from each week. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week:

ONLINE on Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:30pm beginning September 17

IN-PERSON on Fridays at 1pm beginning Sept 20

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 is required – please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2024-10-23 10:15 - 11:15 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The 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 for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another at the Library.

To register, please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743-0882.

NCC Young Leaders
2024-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
During 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 team where each meeting is mandatory.

Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one year term on NCCYL. Each week we hold discussions, trainings and event planning and execution. Register each week with Lubna.

For more information, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Living Library Plus - Manal's Story
2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients.

Light refreshments will be served.

From Syria to Lebanon to Canada

Manal Agha’s journey began in Syria, continued through Lebanon, and eventually led her to Canada. Seeking safety and a brighter future for herself, Manal relocated to Peterborough, where she found a welcoming community and a new beginning. With support from the New Canadians Centre, she embraced her new life, learning English and building a strong sense of belonging. Manal’s story is one of resilience, adaptation, and new beginnings.

Click here to register

This event is organised in collaboration with the Peterborough Public Library.

Fall Crafting and Pumpkin Carving
2024-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We are excited to invite families to join us for a fun-filled craft morning!

Come celebrate the fall season with us as we create beautiful fall crafts and carve pumpkins together. This event is a great way for families to get creative and enjoy the festive spirit of autumn.

All materials will be provided, so just bring your family and enthusiasm for a fun morning!

Registration is required. Please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761-8305.
