New Canadians Centre

Winter Fun Family Day - FULL
2025-02-08 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Let’s Embrace Winter Together!

Join us on a trip to Lakefield College School to enjoy outdoor winter activities – including snowshoeing/walking in forested trails, tobogganing, roasting s’mores over a campfire, broomball on outdoor rink, and making maple taffy with homegrown maple syrup.

No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided.Dress for the cold – a warm coat, hat, gloves or mittens, and boots.

The activity is open to NCC clients and their families.

A bus is provided – leaving the New Canadians Centre parking lot (221 Romaine St) at 1:30pm, and returning at 5pm.

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

Let’s Swim Together (Northumberland)
2025-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3Z7, Canada
Make a splash at our Family Swimming Event!

Join us for a swimming event at Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy quality time together in the pool.

Please wear proper swimming attire:– Others must wear clean attire used only for swimming.– Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper or pool pants. No diapers allowed.

Children must be accompanied by their parents in the pool.

Registration is required. Please, contact Anna Albouni at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or 905-519-3472 to sign up.

Cooking Session - Ukrainian Dumplings
2025-02-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3R1, Canada
Learn to Make Ukrainian Cheese Dumplings!

Join us for a delightful culinary experience this February! Svitlana Panchen will guide us in preparing Traditional Ukrainian Cheese Dumplings (Varenyky) at Trinity Church in Cobourg. These tender dumplings, made from scratch, are filled with a delicious mixture of fresh farmer cheese, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Don’t miss the chance to learn this classic recipe and enjoy a taste of Ukrainian tradition.

Registration is required. Please, contact Anna Albouni at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or 905-519-3472 to sign up.

Public Speaking Workshop
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Discover the power of your voice in this engaging public speaking workshop led by Samantha Banton, a renowned local poet and spoken word artist. Gain confidence, refine your storytelling skills, and learn techniques to captivate any audience in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Registration is required. Please, contact Mauricio Interiano at mauricio@nccpeterborough.ca to register.

Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop
2025-03-05 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

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”!

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.

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.

Pottery Painting
2025-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Crock A Doodle Cobourg, 101-169 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0B3, Canada
Express your creativity!

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.

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

Trip to Camp Kawartha
2025-03-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Camp Kawartha & The Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre, 1010 Birchview Rd, Douro-Dummer, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Explore beautiful Camp Kawartha on the shores of Clear Lake.

Join the award-winning staff at Camp Kawartha and discover how maple syrup is made. Participate in some fun games, try maple sap and maple taffy, and tour the maple forest and sugar shack.

It will be a sweet time!

A bus will be provided leaving the NCC building at 12:30 pm.

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

Tax Clinics
2025-03-26 09:30 - 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)

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-03-26 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.

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-03-26 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.

March 26 at the Peterborough Public Library Facilitated by Mauricio Interiano & Bhisham Ramoutar of the NCC Stories Discussed: Fatma & Miguel Topics: Microagressions; Language Barriers

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

Registration is required, please click here to register.

Tenant Rights Workshop
2025-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Rights and Responsibilities

Are you interested in learning about your rights as a Tenant and how to navigate housing challenges?

Join us for an informative Tenant Rights Workshop led by Laura Greenwood from the Housing Resource Centre.

Learn how to navigate housing challenges, understand your legal rights, and get practical advice on dealing with common rental issues.

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

NCC Office Closed
2025-03-31 00:00 - 23:59
We are closed today due to the ice storm and loss of power. Hoping that you are staying safe and warm.

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

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

Youth English Conversation Group
2025-04-03 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*

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!

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

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

Youth Bowling & Pizza Night (Northumberland)
2025-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Northshore Lanes, 1111 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J7, Canada
Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for an afternoon of bowling and pizza!

Open to newcomer youth in the Northumberland area

Registration is required. To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca or Abeer at abeer@nccpeterborough.ca

Craft & Play Day
2025-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Get Creative & Active This PA Day!

Celebrate PA Day with a fun-filled craft event at the Cobourg Community Centre! Kids can get creative with crafts, enjoy active play in the gym, and wrap up the afternoon with delicious pizza.

All materials provided! All children must be accompanied by a parent.

Registration is required by April 7. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.

Knitting for Beginners (FULL)
2025-04-14 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.
