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Advanced English Group on Zoom
Advanced English Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Newcomer Youth Summer Drop-In
Newcomer Youth Summer Drop-In
Drop by and chat with us or just say hi! We'd love to see you! The SWIS & Youth Services team will be at Millenium Park on Tuesday afternoons in September! Stop by to meet with us while enjoying some ice cream! Bring any questions you have on topics like youth employment, education, fun &…
2 events,
Canadian Citizenship Application Process Information Sessiom
Canadian Citizenship Application Process Information Sessiom
Are you a permanent resident of Canada and looking to become a Canadian Citizen? During this info-session, you will learn about the eligibility requirements for Canadian Citizenship and the application process. This info-session will be hosted on Zoom and facilitated by Carmela Valles Immigration Consulting. It is open to newcomers in Peterborough and Northumberland regions.…
English Conversation Group on Zoom
English Conversation Group on Zoom
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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
1 event,
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
2 events,
Advanced English Group on Zoom
Advanced English Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
The After-School Club is back! We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday beginning in October from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Join us to play games, get homework help, hang out with friends, or chat to the SWIS team about any needs you may have! Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and…
1 event,
English Conversation Group on Zoom
English Conversation Group on Zoom
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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
2 events,
“Who Does What?” – The Levels of Government Information Session
“Who Does What?” – The Levels of Government Information Session
Are you unsure about what each level of government does? Canada has three levels of government: federal, provincial, and municipal. They are responsible for different things. Knowing the difference between each level will help you decide who to talk to when there are issues you want to be addressed. Join us for this info-session on…
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
2 events,
Advanced English Group on Zoom
Advanced English Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
The After-School Club is back! We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday beginning in October from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Join us to play games, get homework help, hang out with friends, or chat to the SWIS team about any needs you may have! Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and…
3 events,
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Peterborough Museum
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Peterborough Museum
We're excited to tour some iconic Peterborough locations in person! Please join us for small group tours of the Peterborough Museum & Archives to learn about the history of the Peterborough area through the amazing artefacts housed at the museum. There will be two tour times. Please choose either the 9:30am or 11:00am tour. Each…
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Peterborough Museum
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Peterborough Museum
We're excited to tour some iconic Peterborough locations in person! Please join us for small group tours of the Peterborough Museum & Archives to learn about the history of the Peterborough area through the amazing artefacts housed at the museum. There will be two tour times. Please choose either the 9:30am or 11:00am tour. Each…
English Conversation Group on Zoom
English Conversation Group on Zoom
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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
2 events,
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
Celebrating what Matters Most: Writing Odes in Spoken Word Poetry Workshop
Celebrating what Matters Most: Writing Odes in Spoken Word Poetry Workshop
Sometimes home is not a place. Sometimes home is an object, sometimes it is an idea, and sometimes home can be a person. An ode is a short lyric poem that praises an individual, an idea, or an event. In this workshop, we will work on writing spoken word poems that celebrate the people, places and…
1 event,
French Conversation Group
French Conversation Group
Develop your skills in Canada’s second language 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 to beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC…
2 events,
Advanced English Group on Zoom
Advanced English Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
The After-School Club is back! We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday beginning in October from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Join us to play games, get homework help, hang out with friends, or chat to the SWIS team about any needs you may have! Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and…
1 event,
English Conversation Group on Zoom
English Conversation Group on Zoom
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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
3 events,
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
Planning for Your Child’s Education Information Session in ARABIC
Planning for Your Child’s Education Information Session in ARABIC
In English: Planning for Your Child’s Education - Information Session in Arabic It's never too early to start saving for your child's education! During this info-session, you will learn about the importance of saving for your child’s education, financial planning, RESP’s and their benefits, and Canadian Education Savings Grants. This workshop will be delivered in…
Volunteer Youth Welcome Team Meeting
Volunteer Youth Welcome Team Meeting
Help welcome newly arriving families! The Youth Welcome Team is a group of youth volunteers who come together monthly to create welcoming materials for newly arriving families. The group meets to create cards, videos, crafts, and other materials which are delivered to newcomer families arriving in Peterborough. Volunteer hours are available for high school students.…
1 event,
French Conversation Group
French Conversation Group
Develop your skills in Canada’s second language 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 to beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC…
2 events,
Advanced English Group on Zoom
Advanced English Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
The After-School Club is back! We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday beginning in October from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Join us to play games, get homework help, hang out with friends, or chat to the SWIS team about any needs you may have! Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and…
4 events,
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Art Gallery of Peterborough
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Art Gallery of Peterborough
We’re excited to tour some iconic Peterborough locations in person! Please join us for small group tours of the Art Gallery of Peterborough to enjoy the exhibitions of art by Canadian artists. There will be two tour times. Please choose either the 9:30am or 11:00am tour. Each tour will have a maximum of 10 persons.…
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Art Gallery of Peterborough
Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Art Gallery of Peterborough
We’re excited to tour some iconic Peterborough locations in person! Please join us for small group tours of the Art Gallery of Peterborough to enjoy the exhibitions of art by Canadian artists. There will be two tour times. Please choose either the 9:30am or 11:00am tour. Each tour will have a maximum of 10 persons.…
Workplace Culture Workshop Series
Workplace Culture Workshop Series
Learn About The Canadian Workplace & How To Succeed! Join us for a two-part workshop series where you will learn: What to expect when employed in Canada Your rights as an employee Understanding the Canadian workplace culture How to make a good first impression and succeed in the workplace And lots more This series will…
English Conversation Group on Zoom
English Conversation Group on Zoom
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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
2 events,
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
Workplace Culture Workshop Series
Workplace Culture Workshop Series
Learn About The Canadian Workplace & How To Succeed! Join us for a two-part workshop series where you will learn: What to expect when employed in Canada Your rights as an employee Understanding the Canadian workplace culture How to make a good first impression and succeed in the workplace And lots more This series will…
1 event,
French Conversation Group
French Conversation Group
Develop your skills in Canada’s second language 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 to beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC…
2 events,
Advanced English Group on Zoom
Advanced English Group on Zoom
We’re moving our English Groups Online for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us on Zoom to continue developing your English skills. This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on areas such as grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. This group will resume…
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
The After-School Club is back! We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday beginning in October from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Join us to play games, get homework help, hang out with friends, or chat to the SWIS team about any needs you may have! Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and…
1 event,
English Conversation Group on Zoom
English Conversation Group on Zoom
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 facilitated on Zoom two times a week, beginning September 7, 2021: Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00am Wednesdays from 7:00…
1 event,
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada. Make friends, and learn fun new crafts, recipes, and activities. This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre. Physical distancing and masks are required. This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians…
1 event,
French Conversation Group
French Conversation Group
Develop your skills in Canada’s second language 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 to beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC…