Fall Welcome Social
2024-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Silver Bean Cafe, 130 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3R9, Canada
Please join us for a Fall Welcome Social at the Silver Bean Cafe! Enjoy the beautiful music of Giovanni y Sus Amigos as you catch up with friends and colleagues and spend a relaxing afternoon at Millennium Park. Light refreshments will be available at the event. Feel free to pack a picnic to enjoy!

If you are new to Canada, this is a great opportunity to make new friends.

This event marks the start of Welcoming Week in Peterborough. Stay tuned for other events organized by our community partners!

NCC Young Leaders - POSTPONED
2024-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
During the school year, the New Canadians Centre’s Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a group is open to newcomer youth in high school looking to gain leadership skills and apply those skills through projects and events. Students gain volunteer hours for their involvement.

Attendance is voluntary according to the student’s schedule, except for the NCCYL executive team where each meeting is mandatory. If you are hoping to be part of the NCCYL Executive team, it is highly-recommended that you attend all meetings in September. Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one-year term on NCCYL.

September Schedule:

September 11 First meeting, orientation

Edited Sept 10: This meeting will be postponed until next week. More details to follow!

September 18 Team building activities and Roles

September 25 Elections for NCCYL Executive

For more information, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2024-09-12 15:30 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
If you are a high-school aged newcomer youth and would like to receive employment support, please drop in! We can assist you with resume and cover letter creation, interview skills, job search strategies, job leads, training and upskilling opportunities.

This program takes place every Thursday.

Collection for New-To-You Fall Giveaway
2024-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We are looking for donations of gently-used items for our Fall Giveaway: clothing, household items, toys, school and craft supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the NCC today!

The Giveaway will be held on Saturday, September 14, between 10am and 12pm, for newcomers in the Peterborough region.

Items left after the Giveaway will be donated to other not-for-profit organisations to be re-distributed for free.

Here are the items that we are collecting:

Reusable grocery bags

Gently-used Fall and Winter clothing for adults and children of all ages

Small household items in good condition such as dish sets, cutlery, small appliances (kettles, toasters etc.)

School supplies, including backpacks (child and adult), stationery, lunch kits

Car seats, booster seats, and strollers in good condition and not expired

New toiletries

Umbrellas

Toys (no fabric or plush toys please)

No blankets or linens

No underwear

No electronics

No books

No furniture or large items please

For more information, please contact Marisa Kaczmarczyk at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-743-0882.

New-to-You Fall Giveaway
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come to the New-To-You Fall Giveaway and pick up needed items for free!

If you have any, please bring reusable grocery bags to hold your items.

Beginner English Group (online)
2024-09-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
Join our weekly Online Beginner English Group!

Our volunteer English facilitators Bruce and Paul will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Mondays at 9:30 am via Zoom

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.Registration is required – please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2024-09-16 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 practicing and growing your Spanish skills through conversation and interactive activities.

This group requires participants to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the public who live in Peterborough. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Beginner English Group (in-person)
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Group. Our volunteer English Instructors Christie and Manal will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request each week during the In-Person group.

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

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

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Women's Group Meeting at Pink Cafe *Northumberland*
2024-09-17 12:30 - 14:00 | The Pink Cafe, 205 3rd Street Unit 6, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M4, Canada
This September, join us for a nice coffee and chat!

Share ideas about activities you would like to do together during the upcoming months.

We will meet at the Pink Cafe Cobourg and enjoy their coffee and sweets.

We will provide each participant with a gift card to buy treats.

Please register with Anna by 14 September: anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (online)
2024-09-17 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

There are two Intermediate to Advanced English Groups to choose from each week. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week:

ONLINE on Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:30pm beginning September 17

IN-PERSON on Fridays at 1pm beginning Sept 20

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request each week during the In-Person group.

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.Registration is required – please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Offices Closed
2024-09-18 00:00 - 23:59
The NCC Offices in Peterborough and Northumberland will be closed today for a staff meeting. We will reopen on Thursday September 19 at 9am.

Living Library Plus - Esther's Story
2024-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The New Canadians Centre (NCC) Living Library aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging through personal storytelling by current and former NCC clients.

Light refreshments will be served.

Esther Izarnotegui – PeruPeterborough Is A Drop of Heaven

Esther and her family of 5 relocated to Peterborough in February 2014 from Peru. A move meant to be temporary quickly became more permanent as the family fell in love with Peterborough. The New Canadians Centre’s English Groups were where Esther not only learnt English, but also built the confidence to speak, connect with the community, be herself, and be supported in improving her mental health. For Esther’s family, Peterborough Is A Drop Of Heaven where they feel welcome and supported. Five years later, while Esther’s family feels more settled in Peterborough, the challenge now emerges in how to retain their Peruvian heritage in a new country.

This Living Library series is organized in collaboration with the Peterborough Public Library.

Click here to register

English Conversation Group - Intermediate/Advanced (online)
2024-09-18 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

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

Registration Required – please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Women's Group
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Make new friends! This is a safe space for newcomer women to share your experiences and enhance your well-being through genuine connections. Activities include:

Potluck meals

Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba

Cooking

Arts and crafts

Attending performances

Info sessions and discussion groups

Gardening

Seasonal celebrations

The Women’s Group meets every Thursday at the NCC.

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childminding is provided on-site.

This group is open to NCC clients only. Registration is required. Please contact Boutheina to register at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca.

English Conversation Group (in-person)
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Artspace, 378 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3V8, Canada
Practice your English and meet 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, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office. All levels of English welcome!

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

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

English Conversation Group - Beginner (online)
2024-09-20 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.

This group is specifically designed for Beginner speakers, though all are welcome.

These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office.

Registration Required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2024-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Develop your French language 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 activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Intermediate & Advanced English (in-person)
2024-09-20 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 practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

Registration required. Please contact activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761 8305.

Not a client of NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Trip to Curve Lake Pow Wow *FULL*
2024-09-21 09:30 - 14:30 | Curve Lake First Nation, ON, Canada
Edited Sept 16: This trip is full.

You are welcome to visit the Pow Wow at your own time. You can take The Link bus that has stops between Trent University and the Curve Lake Pow Wow Grounds.

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End the summer by joining in the festivities at the annual Curve Lake Pow Wow!

A Pow Wow is a gathering that honours Indigenous culture. It is an annual event to celebrate the renewal of life, old friendships, and forming new ones.

Join us for a trip to the Curve Lake Pow Wow! Visit the many craft vendors and taste delicious traditional foods. Enjoy the traditional dancing, singing, and drumming.

This trip is open to NCC clients and their families, and volunteers accompanying clients. A bus will be provided and the cost of entry tickets will be covered.

The bus leaves the NCC Parking Lot (221 Romaine St) at 9:30am and returns at 2:30pm.

Registration Required. When registering, please let us know the names and ages of all those attending the trip.

Please contact Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

This event is organized as part of Peterborough Welcoming Week 2024.

POSTPONED - Soccer Tournament
2024-09-27 00:00 - 23:59
This event will be postponed to a later date and time. Subscribe to our social media pages for more information!

Trip to Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2024-09-27 10:30 - 13:30 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Join us for a trip to the Lang Pioneer Village Museum on Friday, September 27!

Travel back in time and experience Peterborough County’s history brought to life. Throughout the village, costumed interpreters will introduce you to the people, trades, and events that have shaped local history as you explore over 30 homes and businesses from the 1800s to 1910.

Details:

Departure Time (bus provided) We will leave at 10:30 AM from the NCC.

Lunch Break: We will have a lunch break at 12:00 PM at the picnic tables in the museum. Please bring your own lunchbox and drink.

Important: The museum is entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

We look forward to a fun and educational day!

Registration Required – please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade
2024-09-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Confederation Park, 499 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, Canada
Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week is returning this year from September 20 to 29th. The theme of Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2024 is Educate. Activate. Celebrate! The event schedule and other information will be available on the Peterborough Pride website and will be updated as details are finalized.

Join the NCC Team on Saturday Sept 28 when we walk in the Pride Parade! We will meet at Confederation Park (across from City Hall) at 1.30pm. All are welcome.

For more information, please contact Yvonne at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743-0882.

Newcomer Leadership Group
2024-10-02 17:30 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join the Newcomer Leadership Group!

This 8-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 aged 19 and older 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 be part of the Peterborough Immigrant Advisory Table.

This workshop will be held in person every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm (October 2 to November 20).

We will provide a light 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

The deadline to register is Wednesday September 18, 2024.

Register here

Please contact Leigha at leigha@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

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"Welcome to School" Virtual Information Session
2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:30
As follow up to the “Welcome to School” information session held in August, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the New Canadians Centre will be hosting a virtual check-in for New to Canada and Multilingual Language Learner Families.

Join us for the virtual check in session on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 – 7:30pm.

Register at: https://www.kprschools.ca/news/posts/welcome-to-school-virtual-check-in-for-new-canadian-families/

Apple Picking *Northumberland*
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Moore Orchards, 1497 Moore Orchard Rd, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J8, Canada
Grab your basket and join us for an exciting apple picking trip at Moore Orchards in Cobourg! At the beginning of the event, each family will be offered a gift card to purchase their apples.

This is a great chance for family and community-bonding time. Experience the beauty of fall in Canada!

Children must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.

Please register by October 1. Contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

"Buying A Home" workshop
2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join Alket Kulla, Broker at Re/Max Hallmark Eastern Realty, and Jeff Medley from Medley Mortgages for this free workshop.

They will share essential tips and insights for newcomers looking to buy their first home, including information on how to secure your mortgage and to navigate the property market.

Please contact Faye at faye@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743 0882 to register for this in-person workshop.

What does Mental Health mean to you?
2024-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The Peterborough Immigration Partnership Mental Health Working Group is interested in hearing from you!

We are a group of community members who work in the field of health care and mental health. We would like to understand better what newcomers think about mental health and how local agencies can work better to support newcomers.

We are inviting newcomers to have a conversation with us about this topic. Participants do not need to have any experience or prior knowledge to participate.

Would you be interested in coming to give your opinions?

Date: Friday October 18, 2024Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (refreshments provided)Location: New Canadians Centre Boardroom (in-person only)

Please contact Marisa: marisa@nccpeterborough.ca to register.

Fall Hike at Tecasy Ranch
2024-10-18 13:30 - 16:00 | Tecasy Ranch, 38 Boltons Road, Buckhorn, Ontario, K0L 1J0, Canada
Come and experience the beauty of nature at Tecasy Ranch, a stunning property where you can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the vibrant fall foliage. This is a great opportunity to take in the colors of the season, relax, and recharge in the fresh air.

Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

Please bring your snacks and water

The bus will leave the NCC at 1:30 pm.

Registration is required; please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761-8305.

Planting for the Prairie *Northumberland*
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 4639 Robson Road, Baltimore, Ontario, K0K 1C0, Canada
Let’s join the Nature Conservancy of Canada for a wonderful day of planting in the tallgrass prairie!

We will help plant plugs in sandy soil, making the digging easy and enjoyable for everyone. All necessary tools, including trowels and gloves, will be provided.

It is a simple and fun way to connect with nature and meet new people!

This event will proceed rain or shine, so please dress for the conditions: rubber boots, long layers of comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat and a change of dry clothes.

Also, please bring a lunch/something to eat and water.

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

We will meet at the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve. The gravel laneway at 4639 Robson Road will lead to parking at the barn.

Image credit: Nature Conservancy of Canada via this page
