New Canadians Centre

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-09-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-29 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment

Join our friendly Spanish group for absolute beginners!

Learn the basics of Spanish in a supportive, interactive setting. Perfect for those with little to no previous experience.

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.

Beginner English Group
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-23 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 will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Care for Newcomer Children 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.

Northumberland Women’s Group
2025-09-16 12:30 - 14:30 | The Pink Cafe, 205 3rd Street Unit 6, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M4, Canada
Coffee & Conversation at The Pink Café – Cobourg

This September, join us for a cozy morning at The Pink Café! Come share a coffee, enjoy some sweets, and connect with others while sharing ideas for activities you would like to see in the upcoming months.

Each participant will receive a gift card to purchase their treats.

Please register by September 12.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you in high school and have newcomer experience? Fulfill your volunteer hours and unleash your inner leader with us by exploring innovative project opportunities, igniting your passion, and acquiring valuable hands-on experience!

The New Canadians Centre Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a youth-led group that seeks to empower youth by offering them a platform where they can discuss issues that affect newcomer youth, explore and find power in their stories and learn how to use it to drive meaningful change.

Participants will gather once a week, beginning on Tuesday, September 9.

Come learn more about it! Our initial meeting is scheduled as follows:

Meetings: Weekly at the NCC starting Tuesday, September 9

For any inquires regarding the NCCYL please reach out to Irene Suvillaga.

Parent Child Mother Goose
2025-09-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Parent-Child Mother Goose – Fall Session

Dates: Wednesday, Sept 10 – Wednesday, Nov 12 (10 weeks)Time: 10:15–11:15 amLocation: Peterborough Public Library – Story Corner

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a fun, interactive group for parents and their babies and young children (0–24 months) to explore rhymes, songs, and stories together. This program offers a warm, welcoming space for families — whether new to Canada or part of the local community — to connect and learn in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library.

Registration:

NCC clients: Jessica – jessica@nccpeterborough.ca

Community families: libraryprograms@peterborough.ca

Offered in partnership with Peterborough Public Library.

Coffee and Conversation
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Cork & Bean Peterborough, 382 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3R3, Canada
Join us for our English Conversation Circle at Cork and Bean!

This relaxed and enjoyable space is perfect for improving your English through informal conversations over a cup of coffee.

Led by Marcia, this group welcomes everyone, from beginners to those looking to refine their skills.

It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in a friendly and supportive environment while enjoying your favourite drink.

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.

Thank you to the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) for generously funding this group.

Northumberland English Conversation Group
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-24 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.

English Conversation Circle (Online)
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Practice your English while meeting new people!

Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your language skills, we are here to help. Make new friends, and practice English online with Sylvia in a supportive community setting.

We look forward to seeing you in zoom and sharing great conversations!

This group 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 to register.

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

City of Kawartha Lakes - In Person NCC Settlement Services
2025-09-18 10:00 - 15:00 | VCCS Employment Services, 370 Kent St W, Unit 5, Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7
Newcomer Settlement Services in the City of Kawartha Lakes

We provide free and confidential services to newcomers, immigrants, and refugees: helping you settle, connect, and thrive.

Twice every month at VCCS Employment Services, 370 Kent St W Unit 5, Lindsay

Drop-in: 10:00am – 1:00pmAppointments: 1:00 – 3:00pm

To book an appointment or learn more, please contact Faye Tan, Manager of Settlement Services at faye@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-6827.

Women's Group
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-25 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

English Conversation Circle
2025-09-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, 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.

All levels of English welcome!

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.

Trip to Pow Wow Curve Lake
2025-09-20 09:30 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
End the summer by joining in on the festivities at the annual Pow Wow!

Pow Wows are a gathering that honour 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 and enjoy browsing the many craft vendors and taste the delicious traditional foods. Be delighted by 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 2:00 pm.

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

African Dance Workshop with Pulga
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Explore the rhythms of the African continent!

Pulga Muchochoma is a performing artist visiting Peterborough through Public Energy Performing Arts.

He will teach a high-energy, beginner-friendly class that combines Afro Fusion and Mozambican traditional dance, mixing in movements from Nigeria, Ghana and Angola.

Pulga fosters an inclusive space where people of all races and cultures can come together to share, learn, and explore new paths through moving together.

This workshop is limited to 25 participants. Please email bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca to register.

Living Library at the Library - Ola Fatoki’s Story
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Living Library New Canadians’ Stories: Olajumoke Fatoki: “A Journey of Courage, Dreams, and Resilience”

Join the New Canadians Centre and the Peterborough Public Library for an evening of storytelling as part of the Living Library series. Hear Olajumoke Fatoki share her inspiring journey from Nigeria to Canada: a story of courage, resilience, and community.

Registration Required: Here

Holiday Hiring Blitz - Youth Employment Workshop
2025-09-26 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you a high school youth looking for a job this holiday season?

Employers are hiring now – don’t miss your chance to find your next job opportunity!

This highly-relevant, hands-on workshop will help you build the skills and confidence to find, apply for, and follow up on holiday jobs in your area.

Build your own job search action plan

Learn where to search (online & in person)

Practice real-world application strategies

Build your personal pitch and follow-up script

Create a local employer directory

NCC at Peterborough Pride!
2025-09-27 13:00 - 17:30 | Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A5, Canada
Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week is back from September 19 to 28! This year’s theme is All of Us or None of Us, a celebration of unity, community, and belonging.

Join the NCC team on Saturday, September 27 as we walk together in the Pride Parade! We’ll meet at Confederation Park (across from City Hall) at 12:30 PM.

After the parade, find us at Pride in the Park at Millennium Park from 1 to 5:30 PM.

Visit peterboroughpride.ca for the full schedule of events.
