Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | 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

Women's Group
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-23 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

City of Kawartha Lakes - In Person NCC Settlement Services
2025-11-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-23 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.

Qi Gong for Charity
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 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.

English Conversation Circle (Online)
2025-11-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-29 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.

Northumberland English Conversation Group
2025-11-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-29 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.

Coffee and Conversation
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-29 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.

Parent Child Mother Goose
2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 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.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-11-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-28 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.

Beginner English Group
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-28 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.

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-11-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-27 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 Spanish Group
2025-11-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-27 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 English Group (online)
2025-11-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-27 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.

English Conversation Circle
2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-24 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.

Northumberland Pumpkin Carving Party
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Cobourg Trinity United Church, 284 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3R1, Canada
Halloween is almost here!

Join us for a fun pumpkin-carving event. Put on your spooky costume and enjoy an evening of creativity and celebration.

No experience needed – pumpkins and carving tools will be provided!
