SJNC Community Hub

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Saint John Newcomers Centre! 🦃💙

Today, we are especially grateful for our clients, volunteers, funders, community partners, and supporters. Your trust, time, generosity, and hard work help make Saint John a more welcoming place for newcomers every day.

Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us show that everyone belongs here. 🌍

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, peaceful, and joyful Thanksgiving! ✨

🍂 Thanksgiving Office Closure Notice 🦃

The Saint John Newcomers Centre will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for Thanksgiving.

📅 Closed: Monday, October 12
🕘 Regular office hours resume: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

We wish everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving weekend! 💙

📢 Office Closure Notice

The Saint John Newcomers Centre will be closed on Thursday, October8, 2026, as our team takes part in the Saint John Immigration Sector Summit.

This event gives our team an opportunity to learn, connect, and work with others who support newcomers in our community. 🤝

📅 Closed: Thursday, October 8, 2026
🏢 Reason: Saint John Immigration Sector Summit
🕘 Regular office hours resume: Friday, October 9, 2026

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 💙

📚 Help your child build English skills, confidence, and new connections! ✨

United for Literacy and the Saint John Newcomers Centre are offering a free English Additional Language (EAL) program for newcomer youth in middle school and high school.

This welcoming after-school program gives students extra support to practice English, grow their confidence, and connect with others. 💙

📅 Starting November 2026
🕓 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 SJNC Community Hub
75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB
🏫 In person

Students will build skills in:

📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
🗣️ Speaking
👂 Listening and understanding
🌟 Confidence in English

This program is for newcomer youth of middle school and high school age who would benefit from additional English-language support.

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/EAL_after_school
📧 For more information, email [email protected].

Help your child learn, grow, and feel at home in their new community! 🌍

📚 Give your child extra support to grow their English skills and confidence! 💙

United for Literacy and the Saint John Newcomers Centre are offering a FREE English Additional Language (EAL) Program for newcomer middle school and high school youth.

This friendly, in-person program helps young people practice English, build confidence, and connect with others in a welcoming space.

📅 Starting November 2026
🕓 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 SJNC Community Hub
75 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB
🏫 In person

Students will build skills in:

📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
🗣️ Speaking
👂 Listening and understanding
🌟 Confidence using English every day

This program is for newcomer youth in middle school and high school who would like extra English language support.

👉 Help your child learn, grow, and make new connections! For more information, email [email protected].

💰 New to Canada and unsure about taxes, benefits, or credits?

Join us for Understanding Taxes, Benefits and Credits in Canada—an in-person information session with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) team.

Filing a tax return can help you receive benefits and credits you may be eligible for, even if you had little or no income.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕜 1:30–2:30 PM
📍 Saint John Newcomers Centre – Community Hub
75 Prince William Street, Suite 100, Saint John, NB

In this session, you will learn about:

📝 How and when to file taxes in Canada
💵 Benefits and credits that may be available to newcomers
📊 How the Canadian tax system works
📚 Useful CRA programs, services, and resources
💬 A welcoming chance to ask your questions

Take the first step toward feeling confident about taxes in Canada!

👉 Registration is required. Register today: https://bit.ly/CanadaTax_Oct15

🌿 Planning ahead can bring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Join Future Engage Seniors Community (50+) for Exit Plan: Planning Ahead, an informative and thoughtful session about end-of-life planning. David Nickerson from Brenan’s Funeral Home will share practical information in a comfortable and respectful space.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Rothesay Hive, 70 Hampton Road, Rothesay
🚗 Parking: 65 Rue Hampton, Rothesay
💻 Attend in person or virtually

You will learn about:

📝 Making arrangements for the future
💬 Communicating your wishes with loved ones
🌿 Understanding available options
❓ Asking questions in a safe and welcoming space
🤝 Helping you and your family feel more prepared

📩 Registration is required.
To register, email Hiba at [email protected]. If you plan to attend virtually, please request the Zoom link when registering.

Take this important step toward planning ahead with care and confidence. 💙

🌎 We're happy to support the celebration of Latin Heritage Month! 🎉

Join Red Latin Southwest NB for a fun-filled day celebrating Latin heritage and the many cultures that bring our community together.

Enjoy:

⚽ A soccer tournament
🎶 Live music
💃 Artistic performances
🎲 Games and activities
🍽️ A community potluck

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Irving Oil Field House

Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, connection, and celebration! Everyone is welcome. 💛

👉 Save the date, share this post, and join us for Latin Heritage Month!

Celebrating People of All Ages & Cultures!

Join us for an inspiring evening of fashion, fun, and community in support of the RICC Community Fundraising Campaign. This lively Fashion Show will feature an incredible lineup of intergenerational & international models showcasing styles from Boutique Zekara & Youghall Beach Co. —proving that confidence and great style never go out of fashion.

Youghall Beach Co. will launch a new design at the show and have a limited quantity of items available for purchase, however, they will be taking custom orders that will arrive in time for Christmas! A portion of the proceeds will go to RICC.

Come celebrate community, connection, and ageing with confidence while supporting an exciting project for our town.

Admission: By donation to the Rothesay Intergenerational Community Complex (RICC) Community Fundraising Campaign.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Where: Bill McGuire Memorial Centre, 95 James Renforth Drive
Cash Bar | Light Refreshments | 50/50 | Raffle Baskets

Bring a friend/colleague/family member, and enjoy a feel-good night of fashion, laughter, and community spirit!

Share & RSVP to the Facebook Event, here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PsWrGhugg/

We were pleased to welcome Mayor Donna Reardon to the Saint John Newcomers Centre for an engaging evening of conversation and community connection, hosted in partnership with Civic Tech Saint John.
🏙️ The event brought community members together to learn more about Saint John’s priorities, challenges, opportunities, and the ways residents can stay engaged and contribute to our community.
A special thank you to Civic Tech Saint John and Mayor Donna Reardon for joining us, and to everyone who came out and helped make the evening a meaningful one! 🤝💙