New Canadians Centre

Cookie Baking at the Women's Group
2025-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Bake, Connect & Enjoy!

Join us for a delightful afternoon of baking at the Northumberland Women’s Group! Guided by Maryam Azizi, we’ll be making delicious cookies while sharing tips, techniques, and great company. No baking experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!

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

Youth Group
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-22 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.

April 8: DIY Dubai Chocolate

April 15: Movie Night

April 22: Bowling at Lakeview Bowl at 109 George St N, Peterborough ON

April 29: Paint Night

Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop
2025-04-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 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

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-04-16 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-23 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. 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
2025-04-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-23 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.

Women's Group
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-24 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
2025-04-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-24 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.

Youth English Conversation Group
2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Practice, Connect, and Have Fun!

Newcomer youth in high school who are beginner English language learners are invited to practice conversational English in a fun way with other newcomer youth!

Every Thursday, beginning April 3 and ending May 29, 2025.

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

Good Friday Statutory Holiday
2025-04-18 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
The office will be closed for the Good Friday Statutory Holiday.

We will reopen on Monday April 21 at 9am.

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-04-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-28 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.

Beginner English Group (online)
2025-04-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-28 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.

Knitting for Beginners (FULL)
2025-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us for a cozy and relaxing knitting session designed especially for beginners! Erica will guide you through the ABCs of knitting, showing you step by step how to get started.

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or need a refresher, this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a friendly and supportive environment.

Mondays from April 14 to May 19

This group is full. We are not currently accepting any new registrations.

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2025-04-21 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 Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

IN-PERSON on Mondays at 5:30pm at the New Canadians Centre

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)
2025-04-21 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.

Not currently accepting new registrations

Health Fair for Newcomers to Canada
2025-04-23 11:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
2nd Annual Newcomer Health Fair – “Building Health and Wellness in Your Community”

The New Canadians Centre and Peterborough Immigration Partnership are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Annual Newcomer Health Fair.

Date: April 23, 2025Time: 11am to 2pm (drop-in anytime)Location: New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine St.)Free – registration is not required

11:00am – 2:00pm Meet community organisations focused on health and wellness!Drop-In to chat with staff from 25+ organisations and get your questions answers! Plus enjoy delicious food & win prizes!

11:15 – 11:45am Try It Chair YogaYoga and stretching is a helpful activity for everyday wellness.Join Kristina Domsic for a 20-minute session where she will walk you through simple moves and stretches you can do while seated in a chair.

12:00 – 12:30pm Try It MeditationMeditation is a helpful way to deal with everyday stress. Take a moment to pause before lunch and join Alyssa Trick Mifflin in a short meditation focused on breathing, getting comfortable, and noticing your body.

1:00 – 1:45pm Presentation on Managing Stress Did you know stress can be good and bad? We all experience it!Join CMHA to learn about stress, how to notice it, and simple ways you can help manage everyday stress.Interpretation available in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi/Dari, and Somali.

For details, please contact Marisa Kaczmarczyk at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Connect Through Stories!

Last February, the NCC launched Our Neighbourhood Video Series, spotlighting the incredible stories of our diverse community members. Building on its success, we’ve developed an engaging educational activity to accompany these videos.

Through this activity, participants can explore the stories of their neighbours, dive deeper into what makes our neighbourhood so unique, and reflect on the themes highlighted in the videos. Together, we’ll learn, share, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences, and connections that make our community home.

April 23Facilitated by members of the Newcomer Leadership Group at NCC Stories Discussed: Samantha & Bhisham Topics: The importance of representation; International Students

Let’s connect, grow, and discover the stories that bring us closer!

Registration is required, please click here to register.

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-04-25 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.

Intermediate-Advanced French Conversation Group (online)
2025-04-25 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 Mauricio at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca

Intermediate English (in-person)
2025-04-25 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 Trip to Lakefield College School
2025-04-26 13:30 - 17:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for a fun day of activities at Lakefield College School.

Students of LCS will be leading the activities – there will be sports, music, art and marshmallow roasting!

If you know how to play an instrument, you are encouraged to bring it with you!

Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation will be provided. The bus will leave NCC at 1:30 pm, and return to NCC at 5:30 pm.

Limited spots, registration required. Please register with Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca
