New Canadians Centre

Money Matters
2025-11-21 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Hey high school students! Ready to take charge of your financial future?

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop that makes money talk easy to understand and useful for real life.

Wondering whether it’s better to have a savings or a chequing account? Thinking about college, university, your first job, and your first apartment – and how to pay for it?

Learn:

How to make a budget that actually works for you

How banks work (online vs. in-person, saving vs. spending, and safe money habits)

What credit is and how to build it safely

Smart ways to save: TFSA, RRSP, and RESP – what do they ACTUALLY mean?

This free session is supported by ABC Life Literacy Canada and TD Bank.Money doesn’t have to be confusing – learn the smart moves now to set yourself up for success!

Registration required – please contact Katina.

English Conversation Circle
2025-11-21 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.

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-11-24 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 Group
2025-11-24 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 practising 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 general public who live in Peterborough. We meet at the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-11-24 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.

Intermediate-Advanced English (online)
2025-11-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Continue developing your English skills in a welcoming and engaging environment!

This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an intermediate or advanced English speaker.

Participants will have the opportunity to expand vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and express ideas more naturally in everyday and professional settings – all while connecting with others who share the same goal of improving their English communication skills.

Registration Required. Please email: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

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

Beginner English Group
2025-11-25 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.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-11-25 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Currently due to the high level of interest in this group we have closed registrations and are not able to accept new members. Please keep your eyes open in the Spring/Summer for how to be involved in next year’s group. Contact Irene irene@nccpeterborough.ca with any questions.

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.

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

Youth After School Drop-In
2025-11-26 04:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Looking for a fun and welcoming place to hang out after school? Join our Youth Drop-In Group every Wednesday at the New Canadians Centre!

Meet other newcomer youth, make new friends, and take part in games, crafts, and great conversations. Each week offers something different — from fun activities to workshops that build confidence and community connections.

Coffee and Conversation
2025-11-26 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
2025-11-26 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.

Qi Gong for Charity
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Support yourself and your community!

Drop-in Qi Gong classes presented by Peterborough Acupuncture

Wednesdays Oct 1 to Nov 26

Everyone welcome – proceeds will be donated to the New Canadians Centre and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

Women's Group
2025-11-27 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

Entrepreneurship Workshop with RBC
2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business in Canada?

Join us for an engaging and practical session with RBC to learn the essentials of entrepreneurship — from business planning and financial management to exploring the supports available for small business owners.

Whether your passion is in cooking, art, sewing, hairstyling, construction, or cleaning services, this workshop will help you turn your ideas into action and gain confidence as a new entrepreneur.

Organised in partnership with RBC

Register with Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-11-27 17:30 - 18:30 | 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

Stories & Flavours: A Lunch and Learn with Mshkiki Gitigaan
2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn event with Mshkiki Gitigaan on Friday, November 28th from 1:00 – 2:30 PM at the New Canadians Centre.

This interactive session will celebrate First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures through traditional foods, music, film, poetry, and storytelling. Come connect, share, and nourish both body and spirit in community.

Open to clients of the New Canadians Centre

Registration required: Click here to register

Beginner French Conversation Group (online)
2025-12-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Would you like to practice your French in a fun and friendly way?Join our Beginner Level Group to build your confidence and improve your speaking and listening skills through simple conversations and interactive activities.

This group is best for those who know a little bit of French and want to keep learning and practicing.

Free and open to NCC clients, volunteers, and members of the public living in Peterborough.

Registration required – please contact Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

City of Kawartha Lakes - In Person NCC Settlement Services
2025-12-04 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.

Northumberland Festive Winter Potluck
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Join us for a festive Winter Potluck as we celebrate the season with delicious food, warm company, and community spirit. Please bring one savoury dish (vegetarian or with meat) to share. Dessert will be provided!

To help keep everyone safe, kindly include a list of ingredients with your dish, and please avoid using peanuts.

We will also have a special visit from Santa Claus, who will greet children, hear their holiday wishes, and take photos.

Registration is required.

Rainbow Connections
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
A welcoming space for queer or questioning 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers

Join us for our Rainbow Connections gathering — a supportive, affirming space to connect, share experiences, and build community.

Enjoy crafts, conversation, and snacks in a warm, inclusive environment.

Registration required

To register and for more information about the location, please contact Yvonne at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca

Youth Group Movie Night
2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling high school-aged newcomer youth! Please join us for a movie night. There will be a hot cocoa bar and popcorn to enjoy.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Irene.

Donation Drive-By
2025-12-11 10:00 - 15:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a special Donation Drive-By at the NCC!

You are invited to stop by any time between 10 AM and 3 PM to make a cash or cheque donation in support of our programs and services.

As a token of appreciation, you will receive homemade cookies baked by the wonderful NCC Women’s Group. This is an easy and delicious way to support newcomer programs during the holiday season.

For more information, please contact Asuka.

Winter Celebration Party (FULL)
2025-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
EDITED Dec 1: This event is full – we are not accepting any more registrations.

Join us for a magical evening at our Winter Celebration Party, filled with festive cheer, community connection, and seasonal delights.

The event will feature:

A special visit from Santa Claus, bringing joy to children and families

Delicious winter dishes prepared just for the occasion

A Winter Market with unique gifts and handmade items (please bring cash)

To ensure we can accommodate everyone, registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted.

Celebrate the warmth and joy of the season with us!

Northumberland Women's Group - Cookie Decoration
2025-12-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Join us for our Women’s Group in Northumberland this month! Let us celebrate the holiday season with a fun cookie decorating session.

All materials and decorations will be provided. You do not need to bring anything except your creativity and holiday cheer.

This is a perfect chance to meet, share laughs, and get into the festive spirit together.

Registration required

Cocoa, Cookies & Connections in Kawartha Lakes
2025-12-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Kawartha Lakes Library, 190 Kent St W, Lindsay, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season with a warm and welcoming afternoon of festive activities. Enjoy holiday cookie decorating, a hot chocolate bar, seasonal music, and holiday card making. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, get creative, and share in the joy of the season.

All are welcome, and the event is free to attend.

Office Closure
2025-12-25 00:00 - 23:59 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The NCC offices will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1 for the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Statutory Holidays.

Our offices in Peterborough and Northumberland will be open by appointment only between Monday December 29 and Wednesday 31. To make an appointment, please email info@nccpeterborough.ca or leave a voicemail at 705 743 0882.

We will reopen with regular office hours (9:00am – 5pm) on Friday January 2.

Open By Appointment
2025-12-29 09:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada

Parent Child Mother Goose
2026-01-07 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 (0-24 months). 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 provides the opportunity for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another and the library.

NCC Clients register with: Jessica Devlin: jessica@nccpeterborough.ca

For community families please register with the library: libraryprograms@peterborough.ca

Lakefield College School Katchewanooka Scholarship Info-Session
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Do you have a child starting high school in 2026?

Lakefield College School (LCS) is an independent school located in Lakefield (20 minutes north of Peterborough). LCS is pleased to partner with the NCC to provide our clients with children entering high school (Grade 9 in Sep 2026) with the opportunity to apply and receive a scholarship covering full tuition and education expenses.

Join the info-session to learn about the scholarship opportunity.

This info-session will be hosted online via ZOOM.

Registration is required – please contact Jess: jessica@nccpeterborough.ca; (705) 743-0882

For more info on LCS and this scholarship opportunity, please contact: Kalla Richards-Finnie krichardsfinnie@lcs.on.ca

Get Ready for Your Canadian Citizenship Test!
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Are you preparing to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s help you get ready with confidence!

Join our 10-week Citizenship Test Preparation Course, starting Thursday, January 8, 2025, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Zoom.

Together, we’ll review all sections of the test, follow the Discover Canada guide, and practice with sample questions. Sessions are led by retired teacher Barry Adams, who will help you feel well-prepared and supported every step of the way.

Open to NCC clients in Peterborough, Northumberland, and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Registration required – please contact Faye.
