New Canadians Centre

Fruit Picking in Northumberland *CANCELLED*
2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Burnham Family Farm Market, 7760 County Rd 2, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0X4, Canada
Edited Jul 4: This trip has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

Join us for a fun day of fruit picking at Burnham Family Farm Market in Cobourg!

This is a family-friendly event. Children must be accompanied by parents.

A gift card will be provided to the first 15 families who register. You can use the gift card towards your purchase.

Please register by July 3 by contacting Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519 3472.

Photo credit: Burnham Family Farm Market

Family Fun in Cobourg
2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3P3, Canada
Please join us in Victoria Park near the splash pad from 10 am to 11.30 am.

We will provide pizza to share! Please bring your families and enjoy Saturday morning with us.

For more information, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Trip to Alderville First Nation Pow Wow *FULL*
2024-07-14 11:00 - 13:30 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Edited July 4: This trip is now full

Join us for a trip to celebrate Alderville First Nation’s 30th Annual Traditional Pow Wow!

Transportation is provided – we will meet at 600 Williams Street, Cobourg at 10:45 am.

We will cover the entry fees for all participants.

The Pow Wow will take place outdoors.

Please bring sun protection, water bottles, lawn chairs, and some cash if you would like to buy food or snacks.

Children should be accompanied by their parents.

Please register by 10 July by contacting Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519 3472.

Summer Fun Day at Lakefield College School *FULL*
2024-07-29 15:30 - 18:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Edited Jul 4 – this trip is now full

Join us for a fun summer afternoon at Lakefield College School!

Bring your family to try Slip’N’Slide down the hill. There will be face painting, wall climbing, and beach volleyball. You can also walk through the beautiful trails to enjoy nature.

Transportation will be provided. We will leave the New Canadians Centre at 3:00pm and return around 6:00pm.

To better enjoy this day, please bring swimming suits, close-toed shoes for the climbing wall, extra change of clothing, water bottles, sunscreen and hats.

This is a free event open to NCC clients of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Limited spots are available. Register now and save your spot! Please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca.

Youth Try Rowing
2024-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Rowing Club, 3599 Nassau Mills Rd., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y1, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school to join us for a fun and free Try Rowing Day at the Peterborough Rowing Club!

There will be instructors to help guide you and show you what rowing is like. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing that is not too loose, athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle and sun protection.

This event is for youth in high school, aged 13 – 18.

Registration required as there are limited spots available – please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough, (705) 313-3498.

Trip to Cobourg Beach
2024-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Cobourg Beach, 138 Division St, Cobourg, ON, Canada
*this trip will be rescheduled to August 16 because of bad weather*

Join us for a fun beach day in Cobourg and enjoy many exciting activities, including a Zumba hour!

Transportation will be provided, leaving the NCC’s Peterborough office at 9am.

We will leave Cobourg Beach at 3pm, arriving at the Peterborough office around 3:45pm.

You can also meet us at the beach if you are travelling in your own car or if you are in the Northumberland area.

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

Youth Summer Gathering
2024-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Silver Bean Cafe, 130 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3R9, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) team would love to see you at Silver Bean Cafe this summer.

Come join us for a gathering at Millennium Park and have a scoop of ice cream on us.

Reconnect with the SWIS team, and meet up with your newcomer friends!

Registration is not required.

Fun Day at Cobourg Museum
2024-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Cobourg Museum Foundation, 141 Orr St, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3H4, Canada
Join us for a fun day at the Cobourg Museum!

We will take a tour and explore the exhibits together. The kids can enjoy free craft and coloring activities, while the parents can relax and socialize. Pizza will be provided for all participants.

This is a family event, and children should be accompanied by their parents.

To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Youth Beading Workshop with TRACKS
2024-08-26 13:30 - 15:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

Join us for an Indigenous beading workshop led by staff from TRACKS Youth Program.

What is TRACKS?

TRACKS (TRent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science) facilitates dynamic, land-based youth programming that braids multiple scientific approaches by centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

Youth Trip to BGC Lindsay
2024-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 | BGC Lindsay, 107 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 2M5, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

Join us for a day of fun at BGC in Lindsay! There will be games, music-making in a studio, rock-climbing and more.

This is only open to newcomer students in high school aged 13 – 18 years old.

Transportation is available; we will leave from and return to NCC. The bus will leave NCC at 10am, and return to NCC at 4pm.

Please contact Lubna to register as there are limited spots available – lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Hiking at Presqu'ile Provincial Park!
2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Presqu’ile Provincial Park, 328 Presqu'Ile Pkwy, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
We are excited to invite you to a day of exploration and relaxation at Presqu’ile Provincial Park!

We will hike a beautiful 1.6 km loop trail, where we will have the chance to enjoy nature and spot migrating shorebirds along the natural beach. After the hike, we will come together for a relaxing picnic.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring your lunch, snacks, and water.

Transportation is provided – we will meet at 600 Williams Street, Cobourg at 10 am.

Children should be accompanied by their parents.

Registration is required – please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472 by September 3.

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | 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. Stay tuned for a monthly schedule of volunteer opportunities.

September Schedule All volunteering will be held at the New Canadians Centre in September 2024:

Monday September 9 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Friday September 13 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Saturday September 14 2024, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Monday September 16 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Monday September 23 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

To join the Youth Volunteer Club, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Youth Group - POSTPONED
2024-09-10 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.

September Schedule:

September 10 – Welcome back party in King Edward Park (behind NCC). We will move inside if it rains. (Edited Sept 10: this meeting will be postponed until next week)

September 17 – Games Night

September 24 – Movie Night

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2024-09-11 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.

Fall Welcome Social
2024-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Silver Bean Cafe, 130 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3R9, Canada
Please join us for a Fall Welcome Social at the Silver Bean Cafe! Enjoy the beautiful music of Giovanni y Sus Amigos as you catch up with friends and colleagues and spend a relaxing afternoon at Millennium Park. Light refreshments will be available at the event. Feel free to pack a picnic to enjoy!

If you are new to Canada, this is a great opportunity to make new friends.

This event marks the start of Welcoming Week in Peterborough. Stay tuned for other events organized by our community partners!

NCC Young Leaders - POSTPONED
2024-09-11 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. If you are hoping to be part of the NCCYL Executive team, it is highly-recommended that you attend all meetings in September. Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one-year term on NCCYL.

September Schedule:

September 11 First meeting, orientation

Edited Sept 10: This meeting will be postponed until next week. More details to follow!

September 18 Team building activities and Roles

September 25 Elections for NCCYL Executive

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

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2024-09-12 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.

Collection for New-To-You Fall Giveaway
2024-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We are looking for donations of gently-used items for our Fall Giveaway: clothing, household items, toys, school and craft supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the NCC today!

The Giveaway will be held on Saturday, September 14, between 10am and 12pm, for newcomers in the Peterborough region.

Items left after the Giveaway will be donated to other not-for-profit organisations to be re-distributed for free.

Here are the items that we are collecting:

Reusable grocery bags

Gently-used Fall and Winter clothing for adults and children of all ages

Small household items in good condition such as dish sets, cutlery, small appliances (kettles, toasters etc.)

School supplies, including backpacks (child and adult), stationery, lunch kits

Car seats, booster seats, and strollers in good condition and not expired

New toiletries

Umbrellas

Toys (no fabric or plush toys please)

No blankets or linens

No underwear

No electronics

No books

No furniture or large items please

For more information, please contact Marisa Kaczmarczyk at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-743-0882.

New-to-You Fall Giveaway
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | ON
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come to the New-To-You Fall Giveaway and pick up needed items for free!

If you have any, please bring reusable grocery bags to hold your items.

Beginner English Group (online)
2024-09-16 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)
2024-09-16 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)
2024-09-17 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.

Women's Group Meeting at Pink Cafe *Northumberland*
2024-09-17 12:30 - 14:00 | The Pink Cafe, 205 3rd Street Unit 6, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M4, Canada
This September, join us for a nice coffee and chat!

Share ideas about activities you would like to do together during the upcoming months.

We will meet at the Pink Cafe Cobourg and enjoy their coffee and sweets.

We will provide each participant with a gift card to buy treats.

Please register with Anna by 14 September: anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (online)
2024-09-17 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.

Offices Closed
2024-09-18 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
The NCC Offices in Peterborough and Northumberland will be closed today for a staff meeting. We will reopen on Thursday September 19 at 9am.

Living Library Plus - Esther's Story
2024-09-18 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.

Esther Izarnotegui – PeruPeterborough Is A Drop of Heaven

Esther and her family of 5 relocated to Peterborough in February 2014 from Peru. A move meant to be temporary quickly became more permanent as the family fell in love with Peterborough. The New Canadians Centre’s English Groups were where Esther not only learnt English, but also built the confidence to speak, connect with the community, be herself, and be supported in improving her mental health. For Esther’s family, Peterborough Is A Drop Of Heaven where they feel welcome and supported. Five years later, while Esther’s family feels more settled in Peterborough, the challenge now emerges in how to retain their Peruvian heritage in a new country.

This Living Library series is organized in collaboration with the Peterborough Public Library.

Click here to register

English Conversation Group - Intermediate/Advanced (online)
2024-09-18 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

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
2024-09-19 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.

English Conversation Group (in-person)
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Artspace, 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V8, Canada
Practice your English and meet 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, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office. All levels of English welcome!

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

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!
