MAY 12 TO 14 - INTERFAITH FOOD DRIVE Good Samaritans invite Ottawa residents to join an InterFaith Food Drive to feed the poor in our community and show solidarity with one another. Bring some non-perishable food to your place of worship on Mother’s Day weekend. We are asking each place of worship to announce the food drive several times and deliver the food donations to the Ottawa Mosque parking lot, where volunteers will load it onto Ottawa Food Bank trucks. Places of worship can deliver their food donations to the Ottawa Mosque (251 Northwestern Ave.) on Friday May 12 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 13 from noon to 7 p.m.; or Sunday, May 14 from 1 to 7 p.m. MAY 12 - NEPEAN CHOIR Come hear ‘Music of the Americas’ presented by Nepean Choir and guest instrumentalists, ‘Colores Andinos’ 7:30 p.m. Woodroffe United Church (207 Woodroffe Ave.) Tickets: $20. Children under 12: free. Info at nepeanchoir. ca and 613-435-6382. MAY 13 - PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE BOOK SALE We are hosting our first PFC Book Sale at 16 Julian Ave. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stock up on some summer reading! All books are $2 and all proceeds go to the Parkdale Food Centre. MAY 13 - IMPROVING INCOME IN RETIREMENT Are you approaching retirement? This presentation is an overview of the income sources available to Canadians during retirement. It will highlight important considerations that affect retirement income. In particular, recent government changes to CPP and Old Age Security and the move toward defined contribution plans by corporations are discussed. Learn how proactive planning can help improve after-tax income. Presented in partnership with Elie Fakhouri, Chartered Financial Analyst. Elie specializes in tax planning and retirement strategy. Please register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Saturday May 13 at 2 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. MAY 13 - HIGHLAND PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB OPEN HOUSE Drop by, have fun, and try lawn bowling at the Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club open house (corner of Golden and Byron). Saturday May 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: May 14) or May 16 from 7 pm. to 9 p.m. Please wear flat soled shoes for the tryout. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca. MAY 13 - GARDEN, GOODIES AND GIFT SALE Unitarian GoGos will hold their annual Mother’s Day weekend Garden, Goodies and Gift Sale on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave.). All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Contact unitariangogos@ gmail.com for more information.
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MAY 13 - ALL SAINTS’ WESTBORO SPRING FAIR Pick-up locally grown and acclimatized perennials ready for your garden, proceeds to GranAid. Find new treasures at the Flea market, browse for books and shop at the bake table. (Early birds might find a homemade rhubarb pie.) Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Saints’ Westboro (347 Richmond Rd.) New this year, discover one of a kind wooden toys and home decorations from Good Day Workshop, a social enterprise operated by Shepherds of Good Hope. Contact the church office for more information at 613-725-9487.
MAY 13 - WOODROFFE UNITED CHURCH, CANADA 150 CONCERT The Ottawa Carleton Choristers present “Canada: Something to Sing About!”, celebrating Canada’s Sesquicentennial. Special guests The Ottawa Police Chorus and MC Adrian Harewood. The program includes some bilingual pieces and traditional songs in French. Woodroffe United Church at 207 Woodroffe Ave. on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30p.m. Dessert reception to follow. MAY 14 - MOTHER’S DAY DANCE Join us at the Westboro Legion for another Westboro Music Appreciation Event – A 50’s/60’s Dance in honor of mothers on Mother’s Day. The dance is being held in the downstairs hall. The doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the dance is from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bar and Café 480 will be open. Admission is $10 each or $15 per couple in advance or $12 each or $17 per couple at the door. Advance tickets available at the Westboro Legion bar. Please join us for live music performances that include Wilf Arsenault, Brad McCumber, Gil Charron, Louis Lacelle, Darien Hamilton-Thompson, Lorne Daley, Gene Gorgichuk, Ginette Hamilton, Neville Wells, Ron Moors and more. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778. MAY 15 - FRAUD PROTECTION FOR SENIORS Learn the various reasons why seniors are particularly vulnerable to fraud, and how to protect yourself. We will discuss how different types of fraud work, what fraud looks like, how to recognize signs of being victimized, what to do if you’ve fallen victim. Understand from real-life examples what criminals want, how you can be prepared, and what steps to take to be in control. Presented in partnership with CPA Canada. Please register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday May 15 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. MAY 15 - ABOVE & BEYOND TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters Guest Night is taking place May 15 in the Bickell room at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Carling Ave. Special guest, Theresa Dupuis, President, Canadian Council of the Blind, will be in attendance. Join us in an interesting and informative evening. Enjoy the refreshments. For information email 45sharong@gmail.com. MAY 16 - OTTAWA INDEPENDENT WRITERS ANTHOLOGY READINGS EVENING To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Ottawa Independent Writers is publishing it newest anthology. We will be reading a select few stories on May 16, and also announce the shortlist for the Frank Hegyi Award for Emerging Authors. As always, we will gather at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W.) Our usual meet-and-greet begins at 6:30 p.m., where you get to snack and have coffee over a nice chat with fellow writers. Readings will be enjoyed as of 7 p.m. There is parking at the back as well as good times to be had. We look forward to seeing you in great numbers. For more on the Ottawa Independent Writers, visit ottawaindependentwriters.com. MAY 17 – FRIENDS OF CHURCHILL AGM Churchill Seniors Centre at 345 Richmond Road, at 11:00 am. The AGM business will include a presentation from the Project Co-ordinator and architect on the renovation of the accessibility ramp and parking lot. Light lunch will be served, followed by music and dancing with The Grateful We Are Not Dead band and a plant sale. Lunch is free although donations will be welcome. Please call the Centre, in advance, at 613-798-8927 if you plan on staying for lunch. We want to have enough for everybody, bring some large and small change for the plant sale, and bring your dancing shoes!
MAY 18 - CONTRA DANCE Never heard of contra dance? Think traditional dancing with awesome live music (fiddles+) and a really vibrant happening community! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary, all dances taught, and you can come alone, with friends or family. It’s a great time 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Churchill Recreation Centre. Intro session 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. $12. Free for youth 16 and under. For info go to ottawacontra.ca. MAY 19 - SONG CIRCLE Drop-In Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.), 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All ages and levels of experience is 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. MAY 23 - PLANT SALE AND AUCTION Ottawa Horticultural Society plant sale and auction is an opportunity to choose from a great selection of plants, including some unique ones. 7:30p.m. at Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Ave.) MAY 25 - CARLINGWOOD FILM CLUB Watch and discuss a good film in a relaxed, book-clubstyle chat about film and cinematography! For May: A Murder of Crows. This visually stunning HD documentary offers fresh insight into the secret life of crows, using tiny, state-of-the-art radio tracking devices, creative camera techniques and pioneering field research. A Canada 150 Film event, with the May theme of ‘Storytelling Through Cinema.’ Film Club runs from March-May. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.
Churchill Recreation Centre. Intro session 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m.. $12. Youth 16 and under is free. Go to ottawacontra.ca for more information. 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 613-7252778. WESTBORO LEGION’S SATURDAY POOL Free Pool from noon to closing upstairs at the Westboro Legion. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778. 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
MAY 29 - THE QUIET BODY Led by dance instructor Lola Ryan, this session is ideal for people with limited range of motion. The activity emphasizes mobility and relaxation and invites participants to engage their minds as well as their muscles. Sponsored in partnership with MASC. Please register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday May 29 at 6 p.m. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.
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JUNE 3 - BOOKS, BAKING AND BLOOMS SALE Come for the bargains, stay for the bacon. Woodroffe United Church invites you to its Books, Baking and Blooms Sale on Saturday, June 3 from 9 to noon. Pick up summer reads, something for your sweet tooth and plants for home and garden. Enjoy delicious bacon on a bun while you shop. For more information, call 613-722-9250.
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JUNE 10 - PROSE IN THE PARK LITERARY FESTIVAL The Third Annual Prose in the Park Literary Festival begins at 11 a.m. on June 10 in the Parkdale Park, Ottawa and finishes at 6 p.m. This beautiful outdoor day of readings, panel discussions and book-buying is the high point of Ottawa’s literary calendar. Mayor Jim Watson will open the festival at noon. At 2 p.m., we will announce the winner of the Frank Hegyi Award, Canada’s newest national literary prize. Meet Giller Prize winner Sean Michaels, Stephen Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis, FranceQuebec Prize winner Catherine Leroux and many more outstanding writers. For details, visit proseinthepark.com. CONTRA DANCE Never heard of contra dance? Think traditional dancing with awesome live music (fiddles+) and a really vibrant happening community! Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary, all dances taught, and you can come alone, with friends or family. 1st and 3rd Saturday at the
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