Tools 101 for Newcomer Women
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 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
2025-05-07 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-05-14 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
2025-05-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-14 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.

Mother's Day Celebration
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Mother’s Day celebration!

It is a special time for us to honor and appreciate the incredible strength, love, and care of mothers. Join us for a delicious lunch, fun games, and live music to lift our spirits.

Open to women-identifying newcomers. You do not need to be a mother to attend this gathering.

Childminding is available.

Registration is required – please email Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca to register.

Women's Group
2025-05-08 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 activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-05-08 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-15 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.

Spring Giveaway Drop-off Day
2025-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Location: NCC Large Auditorium, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough

Join us for the Spring Giveaway event!

We are excited to offer gently used items to the community, and we need your help to make it a success.

We are accepting the following donations:

Spring & Summer Clothing: For adults and children (all sizes). Please, no bathing suits or underwear.

Small Household Items: Dish sets, cutlery, pots and pans, small appliances (like kettles, toasters, etc.)

School Supplies: Backpacks (child and adult), stationary, lunch kits.

Car Seats & Strollers: In good condition and not expired.

Unopened Toiletries

Umbrellas

Please Note:

We cannot accept large items or furniture.

Donations will ONLY be accepted on Friday, May 9 between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM due to limited storage space.

Your donations will help make a difference in our community, so please stop by and contribute on May 9!

For more details, please contact Marisa at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-05-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-16 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.

"Clear Writing" Workshop
2025-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Do you want to improve your writing skills?

Do you create handouts, brochures or web content?Do you write reports to share with a diverse audience?Would you like to make your content more accessible?

Clear Writing is about the way you communicate in writing. It’s about the

language you use

format of your document

design of your document

Clear Writing connects directly with your audience. It says what you mean, simply and clearly. It can be used for all the writing you do.

Workshop Outcomes

From this workshop, you will

have a better understanding of the Clear Writing guidelines

have the tools to use Clear Writing in your day-to-day work

be able to help with next steps – working on internal and external documents for multiple audiences, consider Clear Writing policies, style guides, etc.

Facilitator: Jeimy Martinez Soto, Partnership CoordinatorAdult Basic Education Association

Registration is required by Monday, May 5. Please click here to register!

In-person attendance is preferred, however, we can arrange for you to join us online if that is not possible.

There is a limit of 40 spaces in-person. Participants joining online will receive a digital copy of the slide deck and the Clear Writing checklist.

Organised by the Peterborough Immigration Partnership

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-05-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-16 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)
2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-16 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.

Spring Giveaway Day
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for the Spring Giveaway event!

Please come by to pick out gently-used items that you need.

There will be a selection of clothing and kitchen items.

Please bring your shopping bags to help you bring those items home. All free!

For more information, please contact Marisa at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-05-12 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.

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-05-12 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.

Knitting for Beginners (FULL)
2025-05-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a cozy and relaxing knitting session designed especially for beginners! Erica will guide you through the ABCs of knitting, showing you step by step how to get started.

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or need a refresher, this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a friendly and supportive environment.

Mondays from April 14 to May 19

This group is full. We are not currently accepting any new registrations.

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2025-05-12 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)
2025-05-12 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.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | 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

Let's Plant - Northumberland Women's Group
2025-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Spring is here, and planting is a great activity to enjoy together!Join our women’s group this month as we plant together with guidance from our facilitator, Thelma Dillon. No experience needed, we’ll provide all materials. Afterwards, enjoy coffee and sweets with us!

Registration is required!

Contact Anna Albouni at: anna@nccpeterborough.ca(905) 519-3472

Youth Group
2025-05-13 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.

Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day & Spring Together- Northumberland
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St, Coburg
Sharing food is a beautiful way to bring people together, so let’s enjoy it as a community!

Join us for a special potluck this spring, filled with connection, culture, and care to celebrate mothers and spring. Please bring a savory dish (not sweet) that represents your culture or a favorite recipe you’d like to share.

We will provide sweets and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

We’ll also enjoy beautiful live music from theAbZolutely Choir, who will bring joy and warmth to our gathering with their lovely voices.

Registration required

Contact: anna@nccpeterborough.ca(905) 519-3472

Office Closure Victoria Day
2025-05-19 00:00 - 23:59
New Canadians Centre Office Closed for Victoria Day
