New Canadians Centre

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-03-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-15 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | 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 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!

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-13 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.

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-02-28 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-02-21 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-02-14 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

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-02-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-14 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

Storytelling Circle Workshop Series
2023-02-27 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-02-13 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 (Online)
2023-02-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-10 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

Bowling Night (Northumberland) - FULL
2023-02-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Are you ready for some fun?

Bring your family and join us in a fun bowling night activity.

Open to newcomers in Northumberland.

This is a family-friendly event open to newcomers in Northumberland. Children must be accompanied by a parent.

Registration is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
2023-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | ON
Our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on the following days in observance of these Statutory Holidays:

January 1 – New Year’s Day

February 20 – Family Day

April 7 – Good Friday

May 22 – Victoria Day

June 30 – Canada Day

September 4 – Labour Day

October 9 – Thanksgiving

December 25 – Christmas

December 26 – Boxing Day

Soup and Salsa
2023-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Let’s warm up this winter!
Join us for a night of Salsa Dancing and hot soup!Soup will be provided by Emiljana Raiceviq, chef of The Lighthouse Lounge & Grill (vegan options available). There will be chips and salsa, dessert, and an exciting evening of salsa music and dancing.
No experience is necessary. Amarilis Rivero Garcia, Fitness Instructor of Amarilis Cuban Dance & Fitness, will show you all the moves!
This is a family-friendly event open to newcomers in Peterborough and NCC volunteers.
Registration is required.Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Virtual Volunteer Meetups
2023-02-16 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

Snowshoeing Activity - POSTPONED
2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, 289 Caves Rd, Warsaw, Ontario, K0L3A0, Canada
Edited Feb 10: Due to a lack of snow, this trip has been postponed. We will share the new date once it is available.

Embrace the beautiful fluffy snow with a fun outdoor adventure!

We invite you to experience this famous Canadian winter activity and head out for an afternoon at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area with the family!This trip will be led by Nancy Thomson. Nancy has her own Outdoor Education Business called “Think Outside”. She goes to local schools and uses green space to teach a sense of community using nature-based programs.

Snowshoes will be provided.A bus is provided – leaving the New Canadians Centre parking lot (221 Romaine St) at 1 PM

Registration is full! Please contact Boutheina to be added to the waitlist: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305
