Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-03-05 10:15 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | 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
2025-03-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-19 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.

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

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.

Women's Group
2025-03-06 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 boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca.

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-03-06 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-13 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.

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-03-07 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.

Women Helping Women
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
To mark International Women’s Day, join us for an inspiring morning at “Women Helping Women”!

What is your journey of settling in Canada as a woman?

Would you like to connect with other women to share your stories?

Would you like to support other women?

Hear from our guest speaker Maria Enriquez-Jakins!

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/WomenHelpingWomen2025Deadline to register: Wednesday March 5. 2025

This event is open to newcomer women and volunteers.

Please indicate if you require assistance with childminding in the registration form.

Agenda:

Sign-in

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

Guest Speaker: Maria Enriquez-Jakins

Community Art Project & Discussion

Chair Yoga

Please contact Yvonne at yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca, 705 743 0882 if you have any questions.

Saturday, March 8 Community Event:Please attend the International Women’s Day Rally and Community Gathering “Accelerate Action”!

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-03-07 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 activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

Intermediate English (in-person)
2025-03-07 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.

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-03-10 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-17 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.

Youth Trip to BGC Lindsay - FULL
2025-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 | BGC Kawarthas – Lindsay Office, 107 Lindsay St. S, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2M5, Canada
Fun Day for Newcomer High School Youth!

Are you a newcomer student aged 13-18? Join us for an exciting day of activities at BGC Lindsay!

This event is exclusively for newcomer high school students. Let’s make it a day to remember!

Transportation is available leaving from and returning to NCC.A bus will leave NCC at 10am, and return to NCC at 4 pm.

This event is full. To enter the waiting list, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Youth Group
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-18 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.

March 4: Games NightMarch 11: Movie Night at the Cinema! Join us at Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough – movie time TBD. Registration is required for this activity. March 18: Paint NightMarch 25: Karaoke Night

Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop
2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Are you waiting to take the Canadian Citizenship Test? Let’s help you prepare!

This 10-part workshop series is open to Permanent Residents who are ready to apply for Canadian Citizenship or have already applied and are awaiting their Citizenship Test.

Online: Wednesdays, March 5, 2025 to May 7, 2025

10 weeks duration

During this series, we will review the various sections of the test and work through practice tests together. We will follow the Discover Canada Guide.

Participants are encouraged to attend all 10 sessions. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom, led by retired teacher Barry Adams.

This series is open to New Canadians Centre clients in Peterborough and Northumberland.

Please contact Faye to register: faye@nccpeterborough.ca

Career Panel for Youth
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you a newcomer high school student wondering about your future career?

Join us for a Career Panel for Youth, where professionals from different industries will share their journeys, experiences, and advice.

This is your chance to:

Learn about various career paths

Ask questions directly to professionals

Get inspired to plan your future

Open to newcomer high school students

Come ready to learn, connect, and explore the possibilities!

For more information, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Food Handler Training
2025-03-13 08:45 - 16:00 | Peterborough Public Health Office, 185 King Street - 2nd Floor - Multipurpose Room, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2R8, Canada
Learn Safe Food Practices and Boost Your Skills

A Food Handler Certificate is essential for anyone who prepares and serves food to the public.

The topics covered include:

food safety legislation

foodborne illness and safety hazards

safe food handling processes and techniques, and

food handler hygiene.

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. The exam is available in different languages.

To register for this training, please contact Patrick Foley (patrick@nccpeterborough.ca; 705-761-1668).

Learn Crochet for Kids
2025-03-13 10:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
A Hands-On Crochet Workshop for Kids & Parents

Looking for a fun and creative activity during March Break?

Join us for Learn Crochet for Kids, a fun and interactive workshop where children aged 5+ and their parents or guardians can learn the basics of crochet together!

Guided by our facilitator Carolyn, this hands-on session will introduce simple crochet techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required.To register for this event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Stretching Session (Northumberland)
2025-03-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Relax, Refresh, and Reconnect!

Join the Women’s Group this month to do a Stretching Session led by Coach Emmanuelle Festas-Keogh. During this session, Coach Emmanuelle will guide us through a series of gentle body stretches designed to help release tension and promote relaxation.This stretching session is suitable for everyone, no matter your fitness level. All you need to do is wear loose and comfortable clothing and come ready to stretch.Following the session, we invite you to join us for coffee and treats, a great opportunity to socialize.

Registration is Required. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Youth Grocery Store Tour
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Morello’s Your Independent Grocer Peterborough, 400 Lansdowne St E, Peterborough, ON, K9L 0B2, Canada
Explore, Learn & Shop with Confidence!

Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for an exciting grocery store tour at Morello’s Your Independent Grocer Peterborough!

This is a great chance to:

Learn smart grocery shopping tips

Meet the store manager

Get a FREE $15 grocery gift card!

Registration is required. To sign up or for more details, contact Lubna.

Personal Income Tax Information Session
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Tax season is here!

Do you need help understanding how to file your Personal Income Tax Return? Join us for this informative session where our tax volunteer will walk you through the process and explain why filing your taxes is important.

Learn about tax benefits and credits for newcomers

Understand the basics of filing your tax return

Get your questions answered

Registration is required! Contact Faye at faye@nccpeterborough.ca to secure your spot.

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-03-17 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 Conversation Group (In-Person)
2025-03-17 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 activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305.

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Sadleir House, 751 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3T2, 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 6:00pm at Sadleir House

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)
2025-03-17 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.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca or 705-761-8305

Beginner English Group (in-person)
2025-03-18 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 Christie and Manal will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways.

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare 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.
