English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 (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!

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-03-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-03-21 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

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-03-21 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

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-03-20 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

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-03-20 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!

Spring Celebration - FULL
2023-03-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3S2, Canada
Join us for a special event celebrating Nowruz, Ramadan, and Spring!

This will be a great opportunity to learn about and celebrate two very important holidays happening soon for many NCC clients.

Nowruz takes place on the spring equinox and is celebrated as the New Year by many of our Persian, Afghan, Kurdish, Turkish, and Iraqi clients for 13 days after that.

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims, the followers of Islam. This year, Ramadan will be taking place from March 22 to April 20.

There will be music, open time to talk together and craft activities including: – Lentil sprout planting in paper cups with face decorations (Nowruz, Spring)– Hand-painting eggs (Nowruz, Spring)– Making moon & star ornaments (Ramadan)– Card-making (for all occasions!)

Lunch will be provided.

This is a family-friendly event open to volunteers, clients and friends. Registration is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact Sara at sara@nccpeterborough.ca

Spring Wreath Making (Northumberland)
2023-03-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Get ready for Spring!

March 20 marks the first day of Spring! To celebrate the upcoming Spring, we’ve prepared a special activity! Join us in a Spring Wreath-Making Session with Yasmine Futayh to make a Wreath and get ready for the new season!

Friday, March 17 at 5pm

We will provide each family with all the materials needed to make a wreath.The gym will be available for the children from 5 to 6.30 pm. All children must be accompanied by a parent.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required by March 12.To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (In-Person) – Off for March Break
2023-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
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 in-person at the New Canadians Centre 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!

Intermediate to Advanced French Conversation Group (Online) – Off for March Break
2023-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
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 for beginners.
This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for NCC clients, volunteers and the general public.
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (Online) – Off for March Break
2023-03-17 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

March Break
2023-03-17 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-03-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-03-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-03-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-03-13 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The weekly groups will not gather during March Break.There will not be any sessions from March 13 to 17, 2023.

English Conversation Group (In-Person) – Off for March Break
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada

Virtual Volunteer Meetups
2023-03-16 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

Youth Explore Program
2023-03-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-13 10:00 - 15:00 | PACE Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education, 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2W1, Canada
This March Break, Explore Your Future Career, Goals, And Interests!

The Youth Explore Program is a 4-day career exploration program where newcomer high school youth will learn about future careers through fun and interactive activities. During this program, participants will:

Learn about the labour market in Peterborough and how to decide what to do after high school

Learn about Trent University’s expanded co-op programs and how to get into the trades

Experience different jobs and practice interviews using VR (Virtual Reality)

Make connections and network with professionals in different jobs during a Career Panel

Participate in a Job Fair with employers from around Peterborough and apply for spring and summer positions

Become more confident in their job search and improve their resume and cover letter writing skills

The program will run every day from March 13 to 16 in person at PACE at PCVS (201 McDonnel St.).

Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program. Bus passes are available to cover transportation costs and lunch will be provided.

Participating youth will be entered into a raffle to win prizes!

Registration is required. To register or learn more, please contact Patrick: patrick@nccpeterborough.ca 705-761-1668

English Conversation Group (Online) – Off for March Break
2023-03-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space – Off for March Break
2023-03-14 15:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Youth Space, 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2W1, Canada

Beginner English Group (In-Person) – Off for March Break
2023-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online) – Off for March Break
2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment!
Our Beginner Group welcome individuals with little to no Spanish. It is a drop-in style group where you can join at any point in the year, though regular weekly attendance is highly encouraged.
This group is open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough and Northumberland Counties.
The Beginner Group meets online via Zoom. Are you an Intermediate speaker? Please check out our Intermediate Spanish Group.
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or 705-761-8305

English Conversation Group (Online) - Off for March Break
2023-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online

Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-03-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
