English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-01-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, 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.
There are three English Conversation Groups to choose from. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week:

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 1pm beginning September 19
IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 2pm at the Peterborough Public Library

ONLINE on Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30pm
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!

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-01-17 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-01-24 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-01-31 15:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Youth Space, 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2W1, Canada
The After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space is back!
We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday.
A relaxed and fun drop-in space for all newcomer high school students to gather and chill. It’s a great way to meet other newcomer youth and connect with NCC staff. Bring any questions regarding education, employment, volunteering, and community engagement.
Drop by anytime between 3:00 – 5:30pm, enter through the side door of PACE (door facing McDonnel Street, between Aylmer and George Street). Ring the DYS doorbell and come to the basement. There are games, free snacks, and free wifi.
Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and masks will be required.
Registration is not needed. If you have any questions, please contact Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.ca
or call/text/whatsapp (705) 313-3498, or direct message on Instagram @nccptbo_youth

Community Interpretation Training Info-Session
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
The New Canadians Centre is offering a 10-week Community Interpretation Training program starting in February 2023.
The Program:

10-week online, self-directed program. Includes 70 hours of materials, practice exercises and a final exam
Regular facilitated online discussions with other participants to learn together as a group
CISOC Community Interpretation certification upon successful completion of the exam

Eligibility:

Participants must reside in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton or the City of Kawartha Lakes
Fluency in English and at least one other language
Ability to complete the 70 hours of training and attend the facilitated discussions within the 10 weeks
Willingness and ability to be a Community Interpreter in this region upon completion of the program

You can find more information about the training here!

Are you interested in participating? Do you have questions about the program? Join us for an online info-session!
Tuesday, January 17 at 7pm
Click here to register for the info-session.
You will receive the Zoom link via email after you submit your registration.

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-01-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

OFFICES CLOSED
2023-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Please note that our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on:

Thursday, January 19, from 2-4 PM

Virtual Volunteer Meetups
2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Let’s stay connected over the winter!
NCC is hosting a series of virtual meetups on Zoom to bring volunteers together to talk and share experiences. There will be some organized activities and workshops.
Thursdays at 6pm
Weekly drop-in to discuss volunteer-related themes. Topic suggestions are welcome.
Click on the link below to join the meeting.
January 5: General Volunteer Updates, Open Discussion
January 12: What is Happening in Iran? Info Session
January 19: Language Barriers and Bridges, Open Discussion
January 26: Refugee Support Team FAQ & Discussion
February 2: Eating Around the World (calling all foodies!)
February 9: Suggest a Topic
February 16: Suggest a Topic
March 2: Introduction to Bollywood Dance
March 9: Ramadan 101
March 16: Nowruz Celebration
If you have questions or want to suggest a topic, contact Sara at sara@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-01-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-01-27 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 Fridays 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

Potluck Dinner (Northumberland)
2023-01-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Cobourg Trinity United Church, 284 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3R1, Canada
Bring your best dish to the table!
Good food and great company make anything extra special. Bring a dish to share and enjoy food prepared by everyone! Dishes can be vegetarian or contain meat but no peanuts.
Please bring a list of ingredients used in your dish.
This is a family-friendly event open to newcomers in Northumberland and NCC volunteers.
Registration is required. Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Storytelling Circle Workshop Series
2023-01-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-01-30 17:30 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Every person, community, and organization has a story with the power to inspire actions and build a world of belonging! What is yours?

Storytelling is a powerful skill! It helps us discover and understand ourselves and others, build community and make meaningful connections.
As with all skills, it is something that you can learn and develop!
This 7-session workshop provides a space for hands-on training in storytelling, where you will learn to craft, amplify and share stories about yourself and your experiences through arts-based approaches.
Join us in person on Mondays, starting January 16, from 6-8pm.
Facilitated by Laurel Pluck, the artistic director of Ludmila Gallery.
Open to newcomers in Peterborough with an intermediate level of English.

Registration is required. To register or learn more, please contact Mauricio: mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-31 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 Fridays 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

OFFICES CLOSED
2023-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Please note that our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on:

Wednesday, January 25, from 10-2 PM

Welcome Inside: In-Person Tour of the Peterborough Museum
2023-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Peterborough Museum & Archives, 300 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6Y5, Canada
Tour an iconic Peterborough attraction with us!
Please join us for a group tour of the Peterborough Museum & Archives to learn about the history of the Peterborough area through the amazing artifacts housed at the museum.

This tour is open to newcomers in Peterborough.

Registration is required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series
2023-01-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Are you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s Help You Prepare!

This 10-part workshop series is open to Permanent Residents who are ready to apply for Canadian Citizenship or have already applied and are awaiting their Citizenship Test.
Online: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7pm to 8pm.
5 weeks duration, starting on January 30.
During this series, we will review the various sections of the test and work through practice tests together. We will follow the Discover Canada Guide.
Participants are encouraged to attend all 10 sessions. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom, led by retired teacher Barry Adams.
This series is open to New Canadians Centre clients in Peterborough and Northumberland.

Food Handlers Course (Youth) - FULL
2023-02-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Public Health Office, 185 King Street - 2nd Floor - Multipurpose Room, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2R8, Canada
Become a certified food handler!
Learn how to safely prepare and serve food as per Ontario regulations. This free course is offered to youth clients of the NCC and will be delivered in English with Arabic translation. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
A Food Handlers Certificate is essential for anyone who prepares and serves food to the public.
Registration is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-761-1668.

First Aid Training & Certification Course (Youth) - FULL
2023-02-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Peterborough Lions Centre, 347 Burnham St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 1T5, Canada
Boost your employability skills with a certificate in Emergency First Aid with Level-C CPR & AED!
Certification in emergency first aid is an important addition to your resume.
The New Canadians Centre is pleased to offer a free training course and certification for newcomer youth in Peterborough.
Friday, February 3, from 8am to 4:30pm
The training & certificate will be issued by Saint John Ambulance.
Registration is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-761-1668.
