MARCH 17- DROP-IN FOLK SONG CIRCLE Come by for Drop-in Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (at 345 Richmond Rd.), from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. We will sing songs from the 50s to the 80s, Celtic and other folk music. Cost: $2.75. For more information, please call 613-798-8927. MARCH 18 - FAMILY DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC Do you love to dance with your kids? Ottawa Contra Dance is hosting a Family Dance from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday March 18 at the Churchill Recreation Centre. This is a community dance experience with live music and a caller. All dances are taught and family friendly. Recommended for ages 3+. Free for all kids; $10 for participants over 16 yrs. For more info go to ottawacontra.ca. MARCH 18 - WESTBORO LEGION’S DANCE NIGHT Join us for a night of fun, music and dancing with Gord Barnes and Laredo on March 18, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the lower hall at 389 Richmond Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for Legion members or $8 for the general public. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member to attend this function. Join us for the fun. For more information rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778. MARCH 20 - FORENSIC GENEALOGY AND ADOPTION: TRACKING DOWN YOUR LIVING LIMBS Looking for living people can be one of the most difficult genealogy problems! Adoptees tracing their birth family and those looking for long-lost relatives or friends face a daunting task. Learn how to find the “living limbs” in your family tree, using both traditional and genetic genealogy resources, including social media searches, newspapers, courthouse sources, and genealogy programs. Presented by Mags Gaulden, Grandma’s Genes. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.
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MARCH 24 – NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY Join us for an evening of praising in song and praying at St. Mary’s Parish (100 Young St.) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday March 24. The speaker will be Father Tim Devine, CC (Companions of the Cross). Prayer Teams will be available. A reception will follow in the lower hall. For more information, please email Lise Going at night. worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca or call 613728-9811, ext. 720. MARCH 26 - PAINT WITH JANET AT THE WESTBORO LEGION FOR UNDER MY WING PUG RESCUE Who says you can’t paint? Everyone has talent. Discover yours and join us for an afternoon of
fun, laughter and painting with Janet. The bar will be open. You must register in advance. Cost is $40 per person to participate. To register, please visit Under My Wing Pug Rescue’s Facebook Page or email undermywingpugrescue@gmail.com. MARCH 26 - GREY JAZZ BIG BAND DANCE The Grey Jazz Big Band Dance is held every last Sunday of the month (March, April, May) at the Dovercourt Recreation Centre (411 Dovercourt Ave.) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and donations to Parkinson’s Ottawa are welcome. Sway to the musical memories from the golden age of song or dance to popular swing hits of the big band era. The Grey Jazz Big Band, now in its 30th year, is a labour of love dedicated to preserving the music of a timeless era. Don’t let the grey hair fool you. This passionate group of veteran musicians promises you a memorable evening of entertainment. For more information go to greyjazzbigband.ca. MARCH 27 - MAGNIFICENT CANADA Join us for a sesquicentennial look at some spectacular scenes from across Canada. We will travel to places familiar and less known and meet people from Atlantic to Pacific to the Arctic. Presented by Alex Bissett. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. APRIL 1 - REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN Many Canadians worry about how a loved one with a disability will be cared for in future years. Thanks to the RDSP and generous federal grants and bonds, now it is easier for people with disabilities to save for their long-term financial security. Join Financial Advisor John Kitcher as he explains how the RDSP can work for you. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Saturday April 1 at 2 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. APRIL 3 - ART BLOOMS FOR HOME & GARDEN Design and assemble brilliantly coloured blooms for tabletops, gardens, or walls. Using permanent materials, draw your inspiration from nature, imagination, or creative experiments. You may integrate personal objects (e.g. buttons, jewellery bits, tiny china/glass bits, lace) if you wish. Sponsored in partnership with MASC. Please preregister online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday April 3 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. APRIL 7 & 8 - FIBRE FLING Over forty “Out-of-the-Box” fibre artists present their sixth annual Fibre Fling Show and Sale at the Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Dr.). The event runs over two days: Friday April 7 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday April 8
from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artwork includes every form of fibre art such as quilting, felting, beadwork, stitchery, doll making, rug-hooking, knitting, jewellery, wearable art and more. The popular “Sales Table” offers items for every budget. A $5 admission will support the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The very popular High Tea will be served on Saturday afternoon for $10. Parking is free. For additional information, contact Rita at 613-723-7404 or visit out-of-the-box.org. APRIL 20 - BUILD BETTER BONES! Attend this session to discover: myths about bone health; risk factors for breaking a bone; where to find reliable information on the prevention and management of osteoporosis; how to build strong bones for life; tips for caring for someone with osteoporosis, including how to prevent falls. Presented by Christine Thomas, Board of Directors, Osteoporosis Canada. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Thursday April 20 at 7 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. MARCH 31 - ARTS NIGHT See presentations and performances by Peter Sorokan, Q.C., writer; Sandra Marshall, ceramic sculptor; Althea Bassude, vocalist. 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. (off Richmond Rd.) Admission is $5. For more information call 613-725-1066. APRIL 28&29 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE A fine selection of clothing, jewellery, shoes, boutique items, books, collectibles, household items, toys and more make this a popular event. Friday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 630 Island Park Dr. (at the Queensway). For information call 613722-7254. THIRD FRIDAY SONG CIRCLE Drop-in Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.), every third Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience welcome. We will sing songs from the songbook “Rise up Singing” and include music from the 50s to the 80s, Celtic and other folk music. Cost: $2.75. For more information, please call 613-798-8927. PAINTERS’ CIRCLE Is it difficult for you to find the time to paint? Set aside Tuesday mornings with the Painters’ Circle. We are a friendly group with a wide range of painting experience from beginners to people who sell their work. All media are welcome including oils. This is not a class. We meet in the First Unitarian Ottawa church building on Cleary Avenue. Please contact Clea Derwent for more information at clderwent@gmail.com. WESTBORO LEGION’S BINGO AND LEAGUES Bingo every Wednesday night at the Westboro
Legion. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for Café 480 and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Join us with your friends, or come and meet new friends. Funds raised are donated back to community organizations. We also have bid euchre, darts, pool and sandbag leagues on a weekly basis. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778. WESTBORO LEGION’S SATURDAY POOL Free pool from noon to 5:00 p.m. upstairs at the Westboro Legion. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-7252778. YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS For up-to-date news on your neighbourhood, stay in touch with your community association. Information about events, traffic changes, development, neighbourhood clubs, volunteer opportunities and board meetings is available from the following Community Association websites. Champlain Park Community Association champlainpark.org Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association Chnaottawa.ca Friends of Churchill Seniors Centre friendsofchurchill.com Hintonburg Community Association hintonburg.com Hampton-Iona Community Group hamptoniona.wordpress.com Island Park Community Association islandpark.wordpress.com McKellar Park Community Association mckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com Mechanicsville Community Association facebook.com/MechanicsvilleCA Wellington Village Community Association wvca.ca Westboro Beach Community Association westborobeach.ca Westboro Community Association lovewestboro.wordpress.com
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