Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-05-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
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.

Not currently accepting new registrations

Youth Group
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise based on the activity.

Tools 101 for Newcomer Women
2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Learn how to use tools for basic home repair and maintenance.

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

Wednesdays from April 30 to June 4 (Apr 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4) from 10am to 2pm

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.

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

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

Tools 101 for Newcomer Women is organized with the generous support of the Women United Fund of the United Way of Peterborough and District.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-05-28 10:15 - 11:15 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children. The program introduces parents and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

Parent-Child Mother Goose® is offered in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library and the New Canadians Centre, providing the opportunity for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another at the Library.

To register, please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743-0882.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-05-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-04 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.

Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one year term on NCCYL. Each week we hold discussions, trainings and event planning and execution. Register each week with Lubna.

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

Women's Group - CANCELLED
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Today’s meeting is cancelled as the women are preparing for the Marketplace taking place after our Annual General Meeting. See you next week!

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-05-29 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-06-05 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.

46th Annual General Meeting & Women’s Group Marketplace
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for our 46th annual meeting where we will share highlights of the past year and a look to the future.

To register for the meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/NCC_AGM2025

After the meeting, visit the Women’s Group Open House to meet the artisans from NCC’s Women’s Group!

You can purchase jewelry, food, crafts, décor and more (cash only).

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-06 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)
2025-05-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-06 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 Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate English (in-person)
2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-06 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.

Try Tennis (Full)
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Quaker Park Tennis Club, 425 Driscoll Terrace, Peterborough, ON
(Edited May 13: All spaces filled) Ready, set, serve! Open to NCC clients (ages 8-16) who have not played before.

Participants receive a free racquet and a can of tennis balls at the end of the program.

5 Fridays starting May 30, ending June 27

Registration required.

Please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-06-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-09 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The Youth Volunteer Club is open to all newcomers in high school. Come help at NCC activities and events and gain volunteer hours!

Each month we will have different opportunities to volunteer.

To join the Youth Volunteer Club, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Deadline to apply for: UTIMUS Entry-level Construction Training
2025-06-02 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
Newcomers in Peterborough and the surrounding areas are invited to apply for a 2-week Entry-Level Construction training program with UTIMUS taking place in May 2025. UTIMUS Staff will contact you about your application. Training dates and locations are still being finalized.

Space is limited.

To register please visit:

http://utimus.com/signup

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-06-02 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)
2025-06-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-09 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 Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

IN-PERSON on Mondays at 5:30pm at the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre. Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

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

Northumberland English Conversation Group
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Join our weekly English conversation group in Northumberland!

It is a great chance to improve your speaking and listening skills through friendly conversations. You can meet new people and learn more about life in Canada.

This is a drop-in group that meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

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

Registration for Free Dental Care
2025-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Free Dental Care Available – Register June 6

Good oral health starts before you feel pain. Thanks to government programs and generous donations from Dr. Crawford and local Dental Clinics, Free Dental care is now available to New Canadians and those in need.

It is important to have a local Dentist before a problem starts!

Take the first step by registering in person:

Date: Thursday, June 6Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Locations to register:

New Canadians Centre: 221 Romaine St. Peterborough (interpreters will be available in Arabic and Spanish)

Maple Leaf Dentistry: 291 Reid St. Peterborough (interpreters will be available in Ukrainian, Russian, Malayalam and Arabic)

Paget Denture Clinic: 308 Rubidge St. Peterborough

Please bring your SIN card.If you are unavailable on June 6, please fill out this form, and someone will contact you.
