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

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
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!

Virtual Volunteer Meetups
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-09 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
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) – Off for March Break
2023-03-14 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

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
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!

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

Youth Food Handlers Course
2023-03-10 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. This free course is offered to youth clients of the NCC and will be delivered in English. 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 required. To register, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-761-1668.

Youth First Aid Training & Certification Course
2023-03-10 08:00 - 16:30 | Peterborough Lions Centre, 347 Burnham St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 1T5, Canada
Boost your employability skills with a certificate in Emergency First Aid with Level-C CPR & AED!

Certification in emergency first aid is an important addition to your resume.

The New Canadians Centre is pleased to offer a free training course and certification for newcomer youth in Peterborough.

Friday, March 10, from 8am to 4:30pm

The training & certificate will be issued by Saint John Ambulance.

Registration is required. To register, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-761-1668.

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-03-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-03-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Tax Clinics
2023-03-08 09:30 - 15:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you an NCC client with a yearly income of up to $45,000? Are you looking for assistance in filing your taxes?
The NCC is offering free tax clinics for registered clients of the New Canadians Centre. Trained volunteers will help you submit your taxes. There will be two tax clinic dates: March 3 & 8
Appointments must be booked ahead of time. Appointments will be held in person at the NCC.
To register for assistance in filing your taxes, please contact Olga: olga@nccpeterborough.ca
Please download this checklist of items you will need to bring to your appointment. They include:

Social Insurance Number
Name, Date of Birth, and Phone Number
Identification – Drivers Licenses / PR Card / Passport
Home Address you lived at for the year 2022
Rent receipts for 2022
T4 (Work)
T5007 (Statement of Benefits from OW or IRCC)
T2202A (Post-Secondary Students)
Receipts for children’s recreation activities
Receipts of any donations made
Banking information for Direct Deposit if it is not already set up
Last year’s tax return (for those who were here last tax season)

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-03-07 15:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Youth Space, 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2W1, Canada

Volunteer at the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, 700 D'Arcy St Building 19, Cobourg, ON, Ontario, K9A 5T3, Canada
Let’s get together and help a good cause!

Join the Women’s Group this month for a volunteer experience at the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank.

Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank is dedicated to serving the community by collecting and distributing food and other necessities.

On this visit, we will learn more about the services they provide for the community and help them portion food.

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

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada

Winter Fun Day
2023-03-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Experience some Canadian Winter fun with us!

Join us on a trip to Lakefield College School to enjoy outdoor winter activities! Including snowshoeing/walking in forested trails, tobogganing, roasting s’mores over a campfire, broomball on outdoor rink, and making maple taffy with homegrown maple syrup.

No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided.Dress for the cold – a warm coat, hat, gloves or mittens, and boots.

The activity is open to NCC clients and their families.

A bus is provided – leaving the New Canadians Centre parking lot (221 Romaine St) at 1:30pm, and returning at 4:30pm.

Registration is required. Please contact Boutheina to register: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305
