New Canadians Centre

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-06-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-15 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!

Training for Working at Heights - Full
2023-06-02 08:00 - 16:00 | EPC Peterborough, 418 Sheridan St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3J9, Canada
Learn how to work safely at heights!

In Ontario and Canada, falls continue to be one of the top sources of accidents and injuries at job sites.

This course has been designed to ensure students will be able to recognize fall hazards in their workplace and how to apply this hazard recognition to plan, safeguard and organize themselves to create a safe environment. This course has been approved by the Chief Prevention Officer of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and complies with O. Reg. 297/13 & O. Reg. 213/91.

This course will be held in 2 days, June 1 & 2.Ukrainian Interpretation is available.

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.

Smart Serve Training - FULL!
2023-06-02 09:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Responsible Service Training Program!

SmartServe is a required certification to sell, handle, or serve alcohol in Ontario. The course is a blended learning experience featuring in-class instruction followed by an online exam. Participants must be over 18 years old or turning 18 this year. Recognized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

When you finish the training, you will take an online test. After successful completion, you will be issued a certificate with a 5-year expiry date.

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.

Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-06-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 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

Fun Friday Drop-In
2023-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Drop-In on Fridays to meet new people, make friends and have fun with different activities!

Join our new Drop-in Groups! Every Friday, from April 14 to June 16.

Mornings 10 am-12 pm: Chess, Cards, Coffee, Tea, and Conversation (sign up here)Afternoons 2-4 pm: Music & Arts Group (sign up here)

Registration is not required, but feel free to fill up the forms so we get to know you better!At the NCC, on the first floor, in the Friendship Room.

Open to all newcomers and volunteers! Childcare is available.If you have any questions, please contact Sara: sara@nccpeterborough.ca

Electric City Football Club Match
2023-06-03 13:30 - 16:00 | Fleming College Sports Complex, 10 Fleming College Way, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B1, Canada
Come cheer for your local soccer club!

Newcomer youth are invited to join us for ECFC games.

Saturday, June 3 at 1:30pm – Electric City FC will play Unionville Milliken SCTuesday, June 27 at 7pm – Electric City FC will play Darby FC

Limited spots are available. Registration is required. To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-313-3498.

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-06-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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

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!

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-06-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Develop your Spanish speaking and listening skills.

Join our Intermediate Level Group to continue practising and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities.

This group requires participants to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. Are you a beginner? Check out our Beginner Group. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough. This group is hosted in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library.

Registration Required. Please register here! Questions? Please contact boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-13 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

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-06-06 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-06-13 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

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2023-06-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-13 19:30 - 20:30 | 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 practising English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

This group is offered virtually and is open to clients of the NCC.

Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

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

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-06-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Youth Volunteer Club
2023-06-08 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-06-15 16:30 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth who would like to volunteer with the New Canadians Centre!

Come for one or more of our sessions to gain volunteer hours. Each Thursday starting May 11, 2023 we will have a different activity that helps the centre or the community.

The location is at NCC, except on June 8 will be in Peterborough Public Library.

May 11: Orientation, Form, Games Night

May 25: NCC Annual General Meeting

June 1: Sandwiches for One City

June 8: Peterborough Public Library

June 15: Fruit cups for One City

June 22: Administrative Support at NCC

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-313-3498.

Cooking Session - Northumberland
2023-06-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Let’s get together and cook a delicious bean salad!

Join our Women’s Group this month for an exciting cooking session to learn how to make Foul Madammas.

Foul Madammas is a Middle Eastern vegetarian recipe that’s super yummy, easy to make, and rich in protein!

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

Free
