New Canadians Centre

Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online)
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | 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

Youth Group Cancelled
2025-04-01 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
Youth Group will be cancelled for today

NCC Young Leaders Cancelled
2025-04-02 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
NCC Young Leaders meeting for today is cancelled.

Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 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
2025-04-02 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-09 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.

Women's Group
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-10 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
2025-04-03 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
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 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.

Tickets to "Mary Poppins" Musical (Northumberland)
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M2, Canada
We are offering 10 free tickets to see Mary Poppins, a family-friendly musical. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre in your community!

Open to newcomers in the Northumberland area

*Updated March 27: All the tickets have now been accounted for*

English Conversation Group (online)
2025-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-11 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)
2025-04-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-11 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)
2025-04-04 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.

Sweet Grass Mist Workshop
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
A Hands-On Cultural Experience!

Join us for a special Sweet Grass Mist Workshop, facilitated by Robyn Ivory from Indigenously Infused. This hands-on session will explore the cultural significance of sweet grass in Indigenous traditions and guide participants in creating their own Sweet Grass Mist—a natural, aromatic spray used for cleansing, grounding, and spiritual connection.

What to Expect:

Learn about the traditional uses of sweet grass

Create your own Sweet Grass Mist

Engage in a meaningful cultural experience

No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided!

Limited spots are available, registration is required: Click here to register!

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-04-07 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)
2025-04-07 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.

Northumberland Volunteer Recruitment
2025-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Looking to make a meaningful impact? Reach out to our Volunteer Administrator today to get involved!

We are currently looking for volunteers to:

Provide one-on-one tutoring for English Language Learners (ELL).

Host a weekly English conversation group.

To support you in this role, we’ll be hosting a volunteer orientation session. This session will cover the basics of our Volunteer Program, the steps to becoming a volunteer English Tutor or Group Facilitator, the latest updates on ESL learners in Northumberland, and what volunteering could look like for you.

Please register to attend this orientation session at volunteersignup.org/ECL4T

Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Conversation Group (In-Person)
2025-04-07 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)
2025-04-07 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.

Youth Group
2025-04-08 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

Tax Clinics
2025-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 | 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 four tax clinic dates: March 26, April 9 (full), April 14 (full) and April 30.

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 Faye at faye@nccpeterborough.ca

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

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

Social Insurance Number

Name, Date of Birth, and Phone Number

Identification – Driver’s License / PR Card / Passport

Home Address you lived at for the year 2024

Rent receipts for 2024

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)

NCC Young Leaders
2025-04-09 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.

Cancelled: Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-04-10 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.

*CANCELLED THIS WEEK*

Trip to Canadian Canoe Museum *FULL*
2025-04-11 10:45 - 13:00 | Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8, Canada
*Registration is closed as the trip is full*

Come and join us for an exciting trip to The Canadian Canoe Museum on Friday, April 11. We will meet at 10:45 at the Canoe Museum.

Explore the world’s largest collection of paddled watercraft, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits, and discover the rich history and adventures of canoeing.

Don’t miss this opportunity for fun, exploration, and adventure!

Register by emailing activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Photo credit: Canadian Canoe Museum
