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Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutes
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Here's what we're reading spring/summer 2024:
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutes
Explore the woodland art work of Rhonda Snow and uncover the oral history of the sacred Ojibwe Spirit Horses through the art.
Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Enjoy photos and narration of coastal, interior and island beauty including stunning gardens and birdlife. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
Learn the basics of lettering. Create beautiful, fun, and elegant hand lettering with the use of brush, crayola and sharpie markers.
Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
120 minutes
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. Registration limited to 5 spaces.
Monday Jun 24, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Highlights include Viking settlement in L’anse aux meadows, fjord at Western Brook Pond, the Tablelands, Bonavista, Twillingate, Cape Spear, icebergs, etc.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024 at 6:30am
60 minutes
Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024 at 5:30pm
120 minutes
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Corn husk dolls: story and craft
Participants of all ages will learn the story behind one of history's oldest toys, the corn husk doll. They will learn the importance of community through these dolls. After talking about the traditional story participants will be able to make their own corn husk doll.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutes
Join us for a workshop from The Council on Aging of Ottawa / Le Conseil sur le vieillissement d'Ottawa. Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in continuing to live independently with services and supports. This will include an overview of common needs, available options, and financial considerations.
Registration required
Wednesday June 26, 1:00-3:00pm