Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-06-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-23 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | 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
2023-06-16 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)
2023-06-19 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)
2023-06-19 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

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.

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
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

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | 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
2023-06-20 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)
2023-06-20 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)
2023-06-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

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!

Try It Cricket - Canadian Multicultural Festival
2023-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join the Peterborough Cricket Club to learn about this sport! Learn the basic rules of the game and try your hand at batting and bowling.

In-Person at the New Canadians Centre221 Romaine St. Peterborough

Monday June 26, 20236:30 to 8:30pm

Click here to register!

Refugee Day - Community Conversation
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Healing and Hope – Reflections on Refugee Experiences in Canada

Join us for a timely panel discussion on World Refugee Day 2023 as we explore the theme of healing in the context of Canada’s refugee communities. Our diverse panel of experts and individuals with lived experiences will share their insights on the challenges of displacement, the healing process, and the role of compassion and care in rebuilding lives.

Tuesday, June 27 at 6pm

Registration is required. Please click here to register.For more information, please contact Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Panel Discussion - Multicultural Festival
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
To mark World Refugee Day (June 20), join us for a community conversation on “Healing and Hope – Reflections on Refugee Experiences in Canada”. Engage in a conversation surrounding the challenges faced by displaced individuals, how they engage in the healing process, and the role of compassion and care in rebuilding lives.

Tuesday, June 27, 6:00 – 8:00pmPeterborough Public Library

Click here to register!

Electric City Football Club Match
2023-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | 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.

Try It Vietnamese Cooking - Multicultural Festival - FULL!
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Learn to make Vietnamese coffee, rice paper rolls, Vietnamese pizza and pandan waffles!

In-person at the New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine St. Peterborough

Wednesday, June 28, 20236:00 – 8:00pm

This event is full!

Try It K-Pop Dance - Multicultural Festival
2023-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | YMCA, 123 Aylmer St S, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H8, Canada
Join Anthony Nguyen (@appa.astro) for a K-Pop Dance workshop and fulfill your fantasy of being a K-Pop Star! Anthony will walk you through the choreography of a popular K-pop song.

In-person at YMCA 123 Aylmer St. S, Peterborough

Thursday, June 29, 20231:00 – 2:00pm

Click here to register!

OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
2023-06-30 00:00 - 23:59
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

Try It Multicultural Crafts - Multicultural Festival
2023-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join us for a morning of crafts! Fold origami, make Mexican paper flowers, Ukrainian vinok. Vietnamese puppets and more!

In person at the New Canadians Centre221 Romaine Street

Friday, June 3010:00 to 12:00pm

Click here to register!

Try It Salsa Dance - Multicultural Festival
2023-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J 2T7, Canada
Summer nights are great for salsa! Bring your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of salsa, bachata and merengue! Our friends from Latin Express will bring the party!

In-person at Quaker Foods City Square215 Charlotte St, Peterborough

Friday, June 30, 20236:00 to 8:00pm

Rain location: Peterborough Square (by the escalators)

Registration is not required.

Celebrating Canada Day (Northumberland)
2023-07-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Cobourg Museum Foundation, 141 Orr St, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3H4, Canada
Come and celebrate Canada Day with us!

Let’s walk the Canada Day parade together! We will meet at Cobourg Museum, located at 141 Orr Street, at 9:15 am and make our way to the Cobourg Library, where the parade is scheduled to start at 10 am.

Feel free to wear clothes that represent your country or any international outfit you like.

We kindly ask walkers to bring their own water, and after the parade, we will provide participants with juice and snacks.

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

Lessons from the Land
2023-07-01 09:30 - 15:30 | Beavermead Pavilion, 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8, Canada
Join us for Lessons from the Land at Beavermead Pavilion.

“Lessons from the Land” is a day to reflect on our relationship with the land and Indigenous peoples. We invite you to join us on July 1 for an important day of learning and reflection with programs and activities.

Saturday, July 1, 20239:30 AM – 3:30 PMBeavermead Pavilion2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8

All activities are family-friendly. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver.

Please pack a reusable water bottle, dishes, utensils and snacks; there is a water fountain on-site. Lunch will be provided by Thomas Olszewski’s Grandfather’s Kitchen.

Click here to learn more!

Summer English for Beginners
2023-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Keep learning and practicing during the Summer Break!

Join the Summer English Group for beginners! Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Tuesdays, from July 4th to August 29that the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

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

Summer Intermediate English Group
2023-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Continue developing your English skills during Summer!

Join the Summer English Group for intermediate speakers!

Fridays, from July 7th to August 25that the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

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

Jungle Cat Zoo Trip
2023-07-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park, 3667 Concession Rd 6, Orono, ON, L0B 1M0, Canada
Join us for a fun day at the Zoo!

You’re invited to join us for a special family event at the Jungle Cat Zoo trip, a day filled with adventure and unforgettable memories.

The first 15 families who register will receive two free tickets, one adult and one child! If you have additional family members joining, each family will be responsible for covering their entry fee:

· Adults: $16 per person· Kids (ages 3-12): $8 per person· Teens/Seniors (ages 13 and above): $12 per person· Kids under three years old: Free

Please bring your water, snacks, or lunch with you.

Registration is required by 6 July. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.
