New Canadians Centre

English Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 (Online)
2023-04-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-05-05 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

Tax Clinics
2023-04-21 09:30 - 15:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Are you an NCC client with a yearly income of up to $45,000? Are you looking for assistance in filing your taxes?

The NCC is offering free tax clinics for registered clients of the New Canadians Centre. Trained volunteers will help you submit your taxes. There will be two tax clinic dates: April 12 & 21

Appointments must be booked ahead of time. Appointments will be held in person at the NCC.

To register for assistance in filing your taxes, please contact Olga: olga@nccpeterborough.ca

Please download this checklist of items you will need to bring to your appointment. They include:

Social Insurance Number

Name, Date of Birth, and Phone Number

Identification – Drivers Licenses / PR Card / Passport

Home Address you lived at for the year 2022

Rent receipts for 2022

T4 (Work)

T5007 (Statement of Benefits from OW or IRCC)

T2202A (Post-Secondary Students)

Receipts for children’s recreation activities

Receipts of any donations made

Banking information for Direct Deposit if it is not already set up

Last year’s tax return (for those who were here last tax season)

Fun Friday Drop-In
2023-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Drop-In on Fridays to meet new people, make friends and have fun with different activities!

Join our new Drop-in Groups! Every Friday, from April 14 to June 16.

Mornings 10 am-12 pm: Chess, Cards, Coffee, Tea, and Conversation (sign up here)Afternoons 2-4 pm: Music & Arts Group (sign up here)

Registration is not required, but feel free to fill up the forms so we get to know you better!At the NCC, on the first floor, in the Friendship Room.

Open to all newcomers and volunteers! Childcare is available.If you have any questions, please contact Sara: sara@nccpeterborough.ca

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-04-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-08 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!

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-08 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

Beginner English Group (In-Person)
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-02 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

Youth After-School Club at the Downtown Youth Space
2023-04-25 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-05-02 15:00 - 17:30 | 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

Youth Laser Tag
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Zap Attack Laser Tag, 822 Rye St, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6W9, Canada
Got Game? Try to Beat the Beams!

Join us for a fun evening of Laser Tag! Free for high school-aged newcomer youth.

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

English Conversation Group (Online)
2023-04-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Online

Fun Day at The Squishy Goose!
2023-04-28 12:00 - 13:30 | The Squishy Goose (Indoor Playground), 9 Elgin St E #6E, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0A1, Canada
Let’s play the day away!

It is a school PA Day, so let’s gather and have a fun family activity! The Squishy Goose is an indoor playground where the kids can crawl and slide while the parents socialize.

Don’t forget your socks!

This event is open to newcomers in Northumberland.Registration is Required. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Painting Workshop at the Art School of Peterborough - FULL
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8, Canada
Come and try your hand at something new and creative!

We prepared an exciting Spring-inspired painting workshop in partnership with the Art School of Peterborough. Join us in this fun activity.

Saturday, April 29th at 1 pmat the Art School of Peterborough 174 A Charlotte Street, Peterborough

This family-friendly event is open to newcomers in Peterborough aged 9 and older.

Registration is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact Boutheina: boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305
