New Canadians Centre

"Multicultural Festival" presented by NCC Young Leaders
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
To mark National Youth Week, NCC’s Young Leaders are organising a Multicultural Festival. There will be a cultural exhibition, talent show and raffle.

Please come and support the youth! Everyone is welcome to attend.

All activities are organised by newcomer youth in our community.

For more information, please contact Aanya Sharma aanya.sharma746@gmail.com or Lubna Sadek at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca

Women’s Group
2024-05-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-09 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
A friendly group for women to make friends with other women who are new to Canada.

Join us each week for conversation, cooking, crafts, and other activities.

This group is currently meeting in person at the New Canadians Centre.

This group is offered to female clients of the New Canadians Centre Peterborough. Free childminding is available on-site by Early Childhood Educators.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, please email Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Are you a newcomer in Peterborough or Northumberland but not an NCC Client yet?Contact us at info@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 743-0882 to get registered.

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Artspace, 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V8, 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.

This group is open to clients of the New Canadians Centre. 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)
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Fridays at 10am

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 to Advanced French Conversation Group (Online)
2024-05-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Develop your skills 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: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (In-Person)
2024-05-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-10 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!

Beginner English Group (Online)
2024-05-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-13 09:30 - 11:30 | 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 Mondays 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

Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-05-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Develop your Spanish speaking and listening skills.

Join our Intermediate to Advanced 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. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Questions? Please contact boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online) - FULL
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Edited Jan 23, 2024: This group is full with a big waiting list. We will not be taking new registrations at this time.

Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment!

Our Beginner Group welcomes individuals with little to no Spanish. It is a drop-in-style group 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

Tools 101 Workshop Series for Newcomer Women
2024-05-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Learn how to use the essential tools you’ll need to become your own home maintenance repairwoman.

This six-week series is designed to get you feeling comfortable using tools and understand how your house or apartment works. We want to help you release your inner handywoman!

Beginners are welcome, and no experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided.

This series is open to newcomer women and women-identifying individuals.

This course is part of the Home Maintenance for Newcomer Women Program.

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request.

Please contact Bhisham Ramoutar to register: bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-14 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 Mondays 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

NCC Youth Group and Employment Support
2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-05-14 16:00 - 17:30 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Inviting all newcomer high school students in Peterborough to join us for some fun activities after school every Tuesday!

In addition to our fun activities, you can get employment support from Patrick, NCC’s Youth Employment and Skills Development Counsellor. Follow us on instagram @nccptbo_youth for a schedule of events for the whole month, and message us with any questions or to register!

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

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2024-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 online via Zoom 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!

"Meet Your Match" Volunteer Fair
2024-05-08 12:00 - 16:00 | YMCA, 123 Aylmer St S, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H8, Canada
join Volunteer Peterborough for the inaugural Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair!

This event will bring together 40 agencies and hundreds of volunteers seeking places to donate their time and talents. Find an organization you are interested in volunteering with and meet their team.

We have designed this event to bring in people during their lunch hour, after their workout and after school. We would love to see you there!

Here is a list of some organizations you will find there:

Community Care Peterborough

Camp Kawartha

Peterborough ElderDog

And many more!

If you have any questions, contact Volunteer Peterborough’s Program Manager, Geneviève, at 705-874-0073 or volunteer@volunteerpeterborough.ca

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth enrolled in high school!

You can gain volunteer experience at the New Canadians Centre and make an impact on your community. Register for the club and get updates on weekly volunteer opportunities throughout Spring 2024.

Schedule:

Wednesday May 1 – Multicultural Festival, New Canadians Centre, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Wednesday May 8 – Volunteer Fair 3:00 – 4:00 pm, YMCA

Thursday May 16 – New Canadians Centre, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday May 23 – New Canadians Centre, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday May 30 – New Canadians Centre, 4:00 – 7:30 pm

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

English Conversation Group (online)
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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!

Refugee Support Information Session
2024-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Are you interested in joining a refugee support team? Our refugee support team model offers a variety of options to engage in volunteer work based on your interests, comfort level, and availability.

If you are not interested in joining a team, but would like to help refugees on an ad-hoc basis, you can also do that!

We have organised a refugee support orientation to share more information about the opportunities that are available.

Please bring any friends and family who are interested in learning more about what we do at the NCC!

Register here

Please contact Sara at sara@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

Note: This session was originally scheduled for April 27.

Women-Only Swim Day
2024-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr, Peterborough, ON, K9K 0B8, Canada
Edited May 9: We have closed the registration as there are no more spots available.

Come and join the Women-Only Swim Session at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre!

It’s Mother’s Day, so bring your daughter or a friend and enjoy 1 hour of swimming and fun!

This event is open to newcomer women who are NCC clients.

All pool windows will be covered during the event, and male operator staff will not be present.

Registration is required – please email activities@nccpeterborough.ca to save your spot.

Let's Plant Together with the Women's Group (Northumberland)
2024-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
As summer approaches, it’s time to start planting our gardens.

Join the Northumberland Women’s Group to plant seeds of hope this spring! Our facilitator Thelma Dillon will guide us through the process and provide planting techniques.

This event is free. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. Open to newcomer women in the Northumberland region.Space is limited. Please register by May 11 by contacting Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

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