New Canadians Centre

English Conversation Group (Online)
2024-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | 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!

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-03-07 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.

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!

Women Helping Women
2024-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Join us for an inspiring morning at “Women Helping Women”!

What is your journey of settling in Canada as a woman?

Would you like to connect with other women to share your stories?

Would you like to support other women?

Be inspired by our guest speaker Carmela Valles!

Thursday March 7, 202410am to 1pmSt. James United Church (221 Romaine Street)

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/WomenHelpingWomen2024

This event is open to newcomer women only.

Lunch will be provided. Please indicate if you require assistance with childminding in the registration form.

Agenda:

Sign-in

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Guest Speaker

Activity: Belonging in My Community

Lunch

For more information, please contact us at info@nccpeterborough.ca, 705 743 0882.

Participants will also be encouraged to attend the Peterborough International Women’s Day Rally and Community Gathering “Inspire Inclusion” on Friday March 8.

English Conversation Group (online)
2024-03-06 18:30 - 19:30 | 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!

Intermediate to Advanced English Group (Online)
2024-03-05 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!

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2024-03-05 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

Youth Nature Walk
2024-03-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Jackson Park, 610 Parkhill Road West, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

Join us for a nature walk to learn more about the Canadian outdoors! We will learn about native plants, bird calls, tracking, and more! Get your steps in with us and learn more about the environment.

This is a collaborative event with the Wild Outside Program through the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-313-3498. We will meet at the main entrance at Parkhill and Monaghan.

Image credit: Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism

Women’s Group
2024-02-29 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.

High School After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2024-02-27 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.

Registration is not needed. If you have any questions, please contact Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.caor call/text/whatsapp (705) 313-3498, or direct message on Instagram @nccptbo_youth

Storytelling Workshop
2024-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Ludmila Gallery, 129, 5 Hunter Street West #1, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2K7, Canada
Explore the art of storytelling in this dynamic workshop designed to empower you in crafting and amplifying your narrative.

Every person, community, and organization has a story with the power to inspire action and build a world of belonging.

Join this workshop series and tell your story!

We will meet every Monday for six weeks.

To register, please contact Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Winter Fun Family Day *FULL*
2024-02-24 13:30 - 17:00 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Edited February 9: This trip is full. We will not be accepting new registrations.

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.

To register for this event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Pottery Painting (Northumberland)
2024-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Crock A Doodle Cobourg, 101-169 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0B3, Canada
Express your creativity!

We have prepared a fun, family-friendly activity. Join us to paint pottery at the Crock A Doodle studio, a special place to gather, create, laugh, share and grow.

All children must be accompanied by a parent. You will receive a gift card to help you with your purchase.

Space is limited, so please register by February 20 by contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or call (905) 519-3472.

Skills for Community Involvement
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
*Thank you for your interest. Registration is full for this workshop.*

Would you like to learn more about how you can engage in the community? Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer but not sure what to expect?

Join the “Skills for Community Involvement” workshop!

Thursday Feb 22, 20246:00 – 8:00pmOnline via ZoomOpen to NCC clientsFacilitator: Leigha MacDiarmid

Newcomer Leadership Group (FULL)
2024-02-21 17:30 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Edited December 18: This program is now full. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, please contact Yvonne at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca

Join the Newcomer Leadership Group!

This 7-week workshop series is a leadership training program that will help you to develop your skills and confidence to engage in the community.

This series is open to anyone who is new to Canada and looking to do more as a volunteer or community leader in Peterborough.

Topics include:

Belonging in our community

My community through my lens

Focused listening

Combatting misinformation & disinformation

Skills for community involvement

You will also have the opportunity to hear from special guests and to engage in a discussion to form the Peterborough Immigrant Advisory Table.

All participants will receive a certificate of completion.

This workshop will be held in person every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00pm (January 10 to February 21).We will provide dinner at 5:30pm.

In case of bad weather, the workshop will be held online.

Recommended:

Intermediate/Advanced fluency in English

Comfortable using a laptop and smartphone

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/leadershipgroup2023

Deadline to register is Monday December 18.

Please contact Yvonne at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

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Family Fun for Everyone *FULL*
2024-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Edited Feb 16: We have closed the registration for this event as it is full

Enjoy amazing art activities for you and your family, a dance party, painting, crafts, and so much more!

This event is open to NCC clients and their families.

Registration is required.

To register for this free event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

OFFICES CLOSED
2024-02-19 00:00 - 23:59
Our Peterborough and Northumberland offices will be closed in observance of these statutory holidays:

January 1: New Year’s Day

February 19: Family Day

March 29: Good Friday

May 20: Victoria Day

July 1: Canada Day

August 5: Civic Holiday

September 2: Labour Day

October 14: Thanksgiving

December 25: Christmas Day

December 26: Boxing Day

Youth Bowling & Pizza (Northumberland)
2024-02-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Join us for a fun afternoon of free Bowling & Pizza! This event is open to any newcomer high school-aged youth.

Registration is required.

To register, please contact Abeer AlSalihi at abeer@nccpeterborough.ca

"Introduction to Home Maintenance for Women" Workshop Series (FULL)
2024-02-13 10:00 - 13:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Edited December 18: This program is now full. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, please contact Bhisham at bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca

Release your inner handywoman! We Can Do It!

Want to learn how to fix that squeaky door or those leaky taps? Here’s your chance!

Join us for this 5-session series to learn about basic home repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, and how to use essential tools you’ll need to become your own repairwoman!

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

Tuesdays, 10am to 1.30om (January 16 to February 13)

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

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

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

Cooking with the Women's Group (Northumberland)
2024-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Join the Women’s Group in Northumberland for a special event this month!

Mouzayna Alrayes will show us how to bake delicious banana bread. It will be a hands-on experience where we will learn her tips for creating a tasty treat. Get ready for a fun and yummy time!

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

Youth Bowling & Pizza
2024-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Lakeview Bowling, 109 George St. N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3G3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school – join us for a fun evening of bowling and pizza!

Registration is required.

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

"Time to Get Organized"
2024-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
To receive the materials from this workshop, please contact Michelle Nguyen, PIP Officer at michelle@nccpeterborough.ca

People often come together to respond to a common need. Such informal groups can accomplish amazing things but can do so much more when they become more formally organized.

This hour-long workshop will explore the advantages of incorporation and decisions needed around Not-For-Profit versus Profit; incorporating provincially or federally; and Charitable Tax Status.

The workshop will focus on the incorporation process including Name Search, developing Articles of Incorporation/ Constitution, By-laws, and the resources needed to “get organized.”

Format: Hybrid (in person at the New Canadians Centre and online via Zoom; Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event)

To register for this workshop, please complete this registration form: https://bit.ly/TimetoGetOrganised

Please contact Michelle Nguyen, PIP Officer at michelle@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

Speaker: Ken Doherty: Principal Consultant with Our Heritage ConsultingSince his retirement in 2018, Ken has consulted with Not-For-Profit organizations, small businesses, municipalities, and related associations. Originally an aspiring history teacher, Doherty draws on his many years of municipal experience in Timmins and Peterborough as Museum Curator and Director, Library CEO, and Director of Community Services; his faculty role with Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship Program; and his extensive professional and community Board leadership.

All are welcome!

"Our Neighbourhood" Video Series Launch
2024-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Ivy Event Space, 164 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2L2, Canada
We are excited to invite you to the launch of “Our Neighbourhood,” a video series that delves into the unique stories, experiences, and journeys of newcomers who have become an integral part of the vibrant tapestry of Peterborough.

Registration is required.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/ourneighbourhoodlaunch

After 8pm, this event will become a part of the First Friday Art Crawl.

The “Our Neighbourhood” video series is presented by the New Canadians Centre and funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Customer Service & Cashier Training (for High School Students only)
2024-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Learn about providing excellent customer service, working with difficult customers, and gain hands-on experience using a cash register.

Refreshments provided.

This training is limited to high school students only.

Delivered in partnership with Community Development Council Durham (CDCD)

To register, please contact Patrick Foley at patrick@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761-1668.

Living Library Plus - Bhisham
2024-01-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
We are partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver the “Living Library Plus” program.

This month, we welcome Bhisham from Trinidad and Tobago for a storytelling evening.

He will share his journey enriched with stories in 3 countries, 5 cities, and 11 houses.

Come and join the potluck with Trinidad Chocolate as the featured spice!

This is a free event open to community members.

Please click this link for more information and to register.

Refugee Support Orientation
2024-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
We would like to invite you, your friends, family, and anyone that may be interested in joining the NCC as volunteers to a special gathering on Sunday, January 21. The gathering will be split into 2 portions.

Refugee Support Info Session

1:00 – 2:30pm

Refugee Support Team Match-up

2:30 – 4:00 pm

During the Info Session, Volunteer Administrator Sara Shahsavari will be giving an update about the refugee Resettlement Assistance Program at the New Canadians Centre, with a description of our current needs and an orientation on how you can get involved as a volunteer.

After the info session, we will split up into Refugee Support Teams.

During the Team Match-up session, you will join a table and introduce each other. As volunteers, it’s important for you to get to know each other and discuss how you hope to get involved on a support team. We will be happy to answer your questions and help you find a volunteer role that works for you. At the end, we will set a date for each team to meet again.

To attend the information session, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/refugeesupportJan2024

We really appreciate your time, passion, and opening your heart to help our community!

Estate and Financial Planning: For You, Your Family and Everyone Else
2024-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join this workshop to learn how you can make sure that your family is taken care of and how you can also leave a lasting legacy in the community you love.

Presented by Bill Lockington, Estate Lawyer at LLF Lawyers and Carleen Broomfield, Senior Financial Associate at Experior Financial.

This workshop is open to community members, NCC clients, volunteers and staff.

Format: Hybrid

In-person at New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3 OR

Online via Zoom (the meeting link will be emailed to you one day before the workshop)

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/EstatePlanning_NCC

Please contact Phuc Paris Nguyen if you have any questions: paris@nccpeterborough.ca

Women's Group Northumberland - Stretching Session
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Join the Women’s Group in Northumberland this month at a Stretching Session led by Coach Emmanuelle Festas-Keogh!

In this session, we will go through a series of gentle body stretches designed to help release tension and promote relaxation.

All you need to do is wear loose and comfortable clothing and come ready to stretch!

Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or call (905) 519-3472 to register.

Kids' Art Event
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Come join us for our family event this month! This will be a kids’ art session, led by Nour Abdul Fattah, and promises creative fun for everyone.

All materials will be provided during the session.

In addition to the art activities, the gym will be open for the kids. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided at the end of the event.

It is a wonderful way to spend quality time together as a family. We can’t wait to see you there!

Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca to register, or call (905) 519-3472.

OFFICES OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
2023-12-27 09:00 - 2023-12-29 17:00
Our offices in Peterborough and Northumberland will be open by appointment only between December 27 and 29. Please contact us in advance to schedule an appointment. To make an appointment, please email info@nccpeterborough.ca or leave a voicemail at 705 743 0882. We will reopen with regular office hours on January 2.

Meilleurs vœux d’hiver à vous et à votre famille ! Le bureau du New Canadians Centre sera fermé les 25 et 26 décembre et le 1er janvier. Nous serons ouverts sur rendez-vous seulement du 27 au 29 décembre. Pour prendre rendez-vous, veuillez envoyer un courriel à info@nccpeterborough.ca ou laisser un message vocal au 705 743 0882. Nous rouvrirons le 2 janvier à 9 heures.

¡Saludos de invierno para ti y tu familia! La oficina del Centro de Nuevos Canadienses permanecerá cerrada los días 25 y 26 de diciembre y el 1 de enero. Del 27 al 29 de diciembre estaremos abiertos sólo con cita previa. Para concertar una cita, envíe un correo electrónico a info@nccpeterborough.ca o deje un mensaje de voz en el 705 743 0882. Reabriremos el 2 de enero a las 9 de la mañana.

OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
2023-12-26 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
