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Groupe de conversation en français (intermédiaire) / French Conversation Group (intermediate)

Alta Vista

Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm
75 minutes

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Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune inscription requise.

Please note that the final date for this session will now be on Wednesday, May 29th, due to the upcomng branch closure.

SVP, veuillez noter que la date finale de cette session sera désormais le mercredi 29 mai, en raison de la fermeture temporaire de la succursale.
English Conversation Circle/Groupe de conversation en anglais

Cumberland

Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants of Ottawa. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec le Centre catholique pour immigrants d'Ottawa. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
English Conversation Group

Main

Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
Stittsville Cozy Crafters

Stittsville

Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
29 sessions remaining

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Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.
Hazeldean Stitches

Hazeldean

Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome!
Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Group

Beaverbrook

Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Jun 19, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux intermédiaire.

Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in program at an intermediate level.
Help accessing Employment & Social Services / Aide à obtenir des services sociaux et d'emploi

Main

Thursdays, May 30, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
360 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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*No outreach services available on May 23*

A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Financial Support
- Ontario Works
- Emergency Assistance
- Dental and Vision Care
- Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
- Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits
Ongoing Assistance
- System navigation
- Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
- Requesting additional benefits
- Booking appointments
- Obtaining documents and identification
- Transportation and more!
Referrals to Other Resources
- Employment Ontario
- Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
- Child Care Subsidy
- Ottawa Food Bank
- Free Counselling Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :

Soutien financier
- Ontario au travail
- Aide d'urgence
- Soins dentaires et de la vue
- Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
- Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer
Aide continue
- Navigation dans le système
- Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
- Demande pour d'autres avantages
- Prise de rendez-vous
- Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
- Transport et plus!
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
- Emploi Ontario
- Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
- Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
- Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
- Services de consultation gratuits
- Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
- Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH)
Carlingwood Adult Colouring Club

Carlingwood

Thursdays, May 30, 2024 - Aug 28, 2025
2:00pm
60 minutes
54 sessions remaining

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COLOURING PROGRAM ON HIATUS FROM JULY - AUGUST.

Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.

All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!

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Book Banter (January to June 2024)

Alta Vista

Thursday May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

January 11 : Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (Note the date change)

February 1: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

March 7: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

April 4: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

May 2: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls

May 30: The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli (Note the date change)

All meetings are scent-free.
English conversation group

Main

Thursdays, May 30, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.