If you do not have a family doctor (or nurse practitioner), we can refer you to a clinic in Peterborough which has a team of doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses.
They will provide you with a full health assessment (check-up). If you need referrals to specialists, health care services or other programs they will also arrange it for you.
In order to qualify for the program you must:
- Have a valid OHIP card,
- Not have a family doctor, and
- Not have had an annual physical for a year or more.
After your assessment, you will be placed on a list to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Liliana, liliana@nccpeterborough.ca, 743-0882 x234
Friday, January 22, 2010
Spanish Conversation Class for Beginners
For the past year the NCC has been offering a Spanish conversation class. This class was a way for people to practice their Spanish speaking skills. In the meantime, we have had people asking about a class for beginners.
We have found a volunteer to help with this and we are happy to announce that beginners can come to the regular Spanish conversation class at 5:30pm on Monday evenings. The class will split at the break and the beginners will have their own class from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Alternatively, students can simply come at 6:30pm to join the beginners’ class. The class is free, open to everyone, and you do not need to register. Please come and enjoy the class.
We have found a volunteer to help with this and we are happy to announce that beginners can come to the regular Spanish conversation class at 5:30pm on Monday evenings. The class will split at the break and the beginners will have their own class from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Alternatively, students can simply come at 6:30pm to join the beginners’ class. The class is free, open to everyone, and you do not need to register. Please come and enjoy the class.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Goodwill Benefit and Dance
The New Canadians Centre Peterborough is organising a dance benefit to support the Canadian Red Cross Haitian Disaster Relief effort. Haitian dance music will be provided by DJ William BainLocation: Sadleir House Dining Hall, 751 George St. North (between Parkhill & Barnardo)
Date: Friday January 22
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Admission: $10
Please support the Haitian rebuilding efforts by buying a ticket (available at the NCC). If you cannot attend the dance, we are also collecting financial contributions on behalf of the Red Cross.
Any donation made to Canadian charitable organisations between Jan. 12 and Feb. 12, 2010 will be matched by Ottawa through the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund -- which is managed by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). CIDA will then allocate these funds to Canadian and international humanitarian and development organisations.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Peterborough Parent-Child Mother Goose
“La, la, la, la!” sings two-year-old Swetha as parents, children and program leaders sing together in a circle. An even younger child makes the simple hand motions that go along with the song.
What is happening? Parents and children are learning fun ways to communicate and grow closer together through a program called the Peterborough Parent-Child Mother Goose program. It has been offered since 2007 in partnership with the New Canadians Centre and the Peterborough Public Library.
The program is 10 weeks long and is open to caregivers (mothers, fathers, grandparents, and others) of children (newborns to the age of three – slightly older siblings are welcome to attend.)
The program has brought newcomer and other families together to share as a group the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and storytelling. The goal of the program is to use simple bouncing rhymes, songs and stories to help parents and children grow closer together. It is a fun way to connect, communicate, cuddle and build a stronger community by using playful, language-based activities.
While other programs use rhymes, songs and stories in programs for parents and their young children, the Peterborough Parent-Child Mother Goose program is different because they know that the rhymes, songs and stories are not only fun but are also a way to strengthen people’s lives and relationships. The program leaders teach the songs and stories to parents and the children join in.
The program is welcoming with a relaxed pace and time to enjoy the healthy snacks provided by the program leaders. The program also offers opportunities for sharing the joys and challenges of parenting young children and for sharing cultural experiences and insights.
Here are some quotes from our past participants:
More than anything, the program has helped us to connect with families and to learn and celebrate different cultures and experiences. This has been really enriching and is truly unique compared to other children's programs. I will miss the weekly burst of positive energy and the sharing among parents. This is a remarkable program.
The program let me know more ways, more songs to sing to my baby, help him sing, speak, react to my songs and motion. I will miss the caring environment, the happy and active kids with different colours.
We love the happy tickle and hug time, the singing and the sharing.
I will miss all that we do together, especially how you meet people with some values and compassion for children. When I come here, I have no stress.
A lovely, relaxing way for us to spend a morning together. It is a part of the week we all look forward to.
Dates: Thursdays (starting January 21, ending April 22)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. North
Cost: Free
Space is limited; please contact Sophia (sophia@nccpeterborough.ca, tel: 743-0882 x232) to register.
What is happening? Parents and children are learning fun ways to communicate and grow closer together through a program called the Peterborough Parent-Child Mother Goose program. It has been offered since 2007 in partnership with the New Canadians Centre and the Peterborough Public Library.
The program is 10 weeks long and is open to caregivers (mothers, fathers, grandparents, and others) of children (newborns to the age of three – slightly older siblings are welcome to attend.)
The program has brought newcomer and other families together to share as a group the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and storytelling. The goal of the program is to use simple bouncing rhymes, songs and stories to help parents and children grow closer together. It is a fun way to connect, communicate, cuddle and build a stronger community by using playful, language-based activities.
While other programs use rhymes, songs and stories in programs for parents and their young children, the Peterborough Parent-Child Mother Goose program is different because they know that the rhymes, songs and stories are not only fun but are also a way to strengthen people’s lives and relationships. The program leaders teach the songs and stories to parents and the children join in.
The program is welcoming with a relaxed pace and time to enjoy the healthy snacks provided by the program leaders. The program also offers opportunities for sharing the joys and challenges of parenting young children and for sharing cultural experiences and insights.
Here are some quotes from our past participants:
More than anything, the program has helped us to connect with families and to learn and celebrate different cultures and experiences. This has been really enriching and is truly unique compared to other children's programs. I will miss the weekly burst of positive energy and the sharing among parents. This is a remarkable program.
The program let me know more ways, more songs to sing to my baby, help him sing, speak, react to my songs and motion. I will miss the caring environment, the happy and active kids with different colours.
We love the happy tickle and hug time, the singing and the sharing.
I will miss all that we do together, especially how you meet people with some values and compassion for children. When I come here, I have no stress.
A lovely, relaxing way for us to spend a morning together. It is a part of the week we all look forward to.
Dates: Thursdays (starting January 21, ending April 22)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. North
Cost: Free
Space is limited; please contact Sophia (sophia@nccpeterborough.ca, tel: 743-0882 x232) to register.
Workplace English Classes
*Registration Required*
If you are a non-native English speaker entering the Ontario workforce, you must deal with the challenge of having to communicate at work in English. Whatever type of work you do or want to do – business, customer service, health services and more – you need to be clear, to understand, to be understood, to avoid problems, and to fix those problems that arise. The Workplace English course will focus on topics such as:
• Using the telephone
• Following and giving instructions
• Customer service
• Correspondence by e-mail and regular mail
• Meetings
• Negotiations
• Giving presentations
• Preparing reports
• Relations with employees, supervisors, and co-workers – including social business situations
• Dealing with issues
• Other material as requested by participants
The course instructor will be Dave Loftus. Upon ending his 31 year career in the Ontario Public Service in 2007, Dave attended the English as a Second Language Certification Program at Trent University. He has been volunteering with the New Canadians Centre ever since and has taught the past two English Pronunciation classes.
Dates : Tuesdays (starting January 19 for 10 weeks)
Time : 7:00 – 10:00pm
Location : Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. North
Cost : Free
Space is limited; please contact Sophia (sophia@nccpeterborough.ca, 743-0882 ext 232) to register, or contact Tamara (tamara@nccpeterborough.ca, 743-0882 ext 224) for more information
If you are a non-native English speaker entering the Ontario workforce, you must deal with the challenge of having to communicate at work in English. Whatever type of work you do or want to do – business, customer service, health services and more – you need to be clear, to understand, to be understood, to avoid problems, and to fix those problems that arise. The Workplace English course will focus on topics such as:
• Using the telephone
• Following and giving instructions
• Customer service
• Correspondence by e-mail and regular mail
• Meetings
• Negotiations
• Giving presentations
• Preparing reports
• Relations with employees, supervisors, and co-workers – including social business situations
• Dealing with issues
• Other material as requested by participants
The course instructor will be Dave Loftus. Upon ending his 31 year career in the Ontario Public Service in 2007, Dave attended the English as a Second Language Certification Program at Trent University. He has been volunteering with the New Canadians Centre ever since and has taught the past two English Pronunciation classes.
Dates : Tuesdays (starting January 19 for 10 weeks)
Time : 7:00 – 10:00pm
Location : Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. North
Cost : Free
Space is limited; please contact Sophia (sophia@nccpeterborough.ca, 743-0882 ext 232) to register, or contact Tamara (tamara@nccpeterborough.ca, 743-0882 ext 224) for more information
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