English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-22 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!

Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-06-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-23 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
2023-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-16 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

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-06-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-19 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)
2023-06-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-19 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)
2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-20 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

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

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-06-13 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-06-20 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)
2023-06-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-20 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)
2023-06-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Youth Volunteer Club
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.

Food Handler Training & Certification Course - FULL
2023-06-20 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.

The course will provide the knowledge to handle food safely and prevent foodborne illness. The topics covered include: food safety legislation, foodborne illness and safety hazards, safe food handling processes and techniques, and food handler hygiene.

This free course is offered to NCC clients. 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.

Family Zumba Party! - Canadian Multicultural Festival
2023-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J 2T7, Canada
Join us and the City of Peterborough to celebrate the launch of the Canadian Multicultural Festival 2023! Bring the family to join us for a Zumba Party. Free face-painting, henna tattoos, giveaways and more! Registration is not required.

Friday, June 23, 5:00 – 7:00pmIn person at Quaker Foods City Square (215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough)

Rain location: Peterborough Square (by the escalators)

Click here to learn more!

Strawberry Picking in Northumberland - Full
2023-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Burnham Family Farm Market, 7760 County Rd 2, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0X4, Canada
Let’s have some fun picking fresh strawberries!

Grab your basket and join us on Saturday, June 24, to pick strawberries at Burnham Family Farm Market, Cobourg.

It is a family-friendly event; children must be accompanied by parents.

A gift card will be provided to the first 15 families who register. You can use the gift card towards your purchase of strawberries.

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

Canadian Multicultural Festival - Food Sampling Day
2023-06-24 12:00 - 19:00
Taste the flavours of the world at our 10 featured international restaurants in downtown Peterborough!

On Saturday, June 24, visit each of these participating restaurants to try free samples of some of their menu items (12 to 7pm, while supplies last).

Bhojan Indian Cuisine and BarBrothers PizzaCurry MantraDirty BurgerLa HaciendaLa MesitaLevantine GrillMilk and Tea ShopNaka JapanesePoco Burro

Click here to access the Food Crawl Map

Click here to learn more!
