New Canadians Centre

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-04-11 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-04-04 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-03-28 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-03-21 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Downtown Youth Space, 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2W1, Canada
The After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space is back!
We will be at the Downtown Youth Space every Tuesday.
A relaxed and fun drop-in space for all newcomer high school students to gather and chill. It’s a great way to meet other newcomer youth and connect with NCC staff. Bring any questions regarding education, employment, volunteering, and community engagement.
Drop by anytime between 3:00 – 5:30pm, enter through the side door of PACE (door facing McDonnel Street, between Aylmer and George Street). Ring the DYS doorbell and come to the basement. There are games, free snacks, and free wifi.
Open to newcomer youth in Peterborough. Physical distancing and masks will be required.
Registration is not needed. If you have any questions, please contact Lubna: lubna@nccpeterborough.ca
or call/text/whatsapp (705) 313-3498, or direct message on Instagram @nccptbo_youth

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-04-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, 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.
There are three English Conversation Groups to choose from. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week:

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 1pm beginning September 19
IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 2pm at the Peterborough Public Library

ONLINE on Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30pm
IN-PERSON on Thursdays at 6pm at the Peterborough Public Library

These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office. All levels of English welcome!
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.
Not a client of NCC yet? Contact us to become a client!

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-04-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Do you have little or no English? Want to learn English in a friendly environment?
Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Groups. Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.
There are two Beginner English Groups:

IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 12pm at the NCC Board Room
ONLINE on Zoom on Fridays at 9:30am

You may attend one or both of the Beginner English Groups.
This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-04-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Develop your Spanish speaking and listening skills.

Join our Intermediate 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. Are you a beginner? Check out our Beginner Group. This group is free and open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public who live in Peterborough. This group is hosted in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library.

Registration Required. Please register here! Questions? Please contact boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-04-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

There are three English Conversation Groups to choose from. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week:

ONLINE on Zoom on Mondays at 1pm beginning

IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 2pm at the Peterborough Public Library

ONLINE on Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30pm

IN-PERSON on Thursdays at 6pm at the Peterborough Public Library

These groups are open to clients of the New Canadians Centre, including clients registered at our Northumberland Office. All levels of English welcome!

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

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

OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
2023-04-07 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
Our Peterborough & Northumberland Offices will be closed on the following days in observance of these Statutory Holidays:

January 1 – New Year’s Day

February 20 – Family Day

April 7 – Good Friday

May 22 – Victoria Day

June 30 – Canada Day

September 4 – Labour Day

October 9 – Thanksgiving

December 25 – Christmas

December 26 – Boxing Day

Lakefield College School KatchewanookaScholarship Info-session
2023-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Lakefield College School (LCS) is an independent school located in Lakefield (a few minutes outside of Peterborough).

LCS is pleased to partner with the New Canadians Centre to provide NCC clients with children entering high school (Grade 9 in September 2023) with the opportunity to apply and receive a scholarship covering full tuition and education expenses.

Join us for this info-session to learn about LCS and this scholarship opportunity.

Registration is required. For more info, please contact Jessica Devlin at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 743-0882

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

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-04-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Beginner English Group (Online)
2023-03-31 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-03-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
Do you have little or no English? Want to learn English in a friendly environment?
Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Groups. Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.
There are two Beginner English Groups:

ONLINE on Zoom on Fridays at 9:30am
IN-PERSON on Tuesdays at 12pm at the NCC Board Room

You may attend one or both of the Beginner English Groups.
This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.
Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Pottery Painting (Northumberland)
2023-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Crock A Doodle Cobourg, 101-169 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0B3, Canada
Express your creativity with us!

We have prepared a fun, family-friendly activity! Join us to paint pottery at the Crock A Doodle studio, a special place to gather, create, laugh, share and grow.

All children must be accompanied by a parent.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required by March 23.To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Youth Axe Throwing
2023-03-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Peterborough Axe Throwing Club, 280 Perry St #1, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7S4, Canada
Time to throw!

Join us for a fun night of Axe Throwing! Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play, there will be an instructor to teach you how to throw.

If you join us, make sure to wear closed-toed shoes.

Open to newcomer youth in high school.

Registration is required.To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca or call 705-313-3498.
