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Mois du patrimoine asiatique: une conversation avec Kim Thuy

Online

Monday May 27, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Kim Thúy a quitté le Vietnam avec les boat people à l’âge de dix ans et s’est installée avec sa famille au Québec. Diplômée en traduction et en droit, l’écrivaine a travaillé comme couturière, interprète, avocate et propriétaire de restaurant. Ses livres sont traduits en 31 langues dans 43 pays et territoires. À l’occasion du Mois du patrimoine asiatique, BPO vous invite à venir à la rencontre de l’écrivaine, dont l'histoire a été traduite au grand écran en novembre 2023 avec le film RU, à travers un échange avec la journaliste et animatrice Evelyne Charuest.

18 ans et plus.
Orléans Writing Group

Orléans

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
10:00am
180 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.
The Morning Coffee Break / La pause café matinale

Cumberland

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. We will have coffee, games, puzzles and colouring books

Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins pour prendre un café et rencontrer de nouveaux amis. Nous aurons du café, des jeux, des casse-têtes et des livres à colorier.
Colouring for the Mind - Adult Colouring Club

Manotick

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

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

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
6 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 Greenbelt Church. 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 l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

St-Laurent

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults and teens of all abilities. Drop-in.

***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024
Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Support

Stittsville

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.
RESCHEDULED FOR FALL - Animal Farm

Rockcliffe Park

Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutes

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This event will be rescheduled for the fall of 2024. There was a lot of interest, but not enough registration at this time.

Stay tuned for it in our fall line up!

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Join us at Rockcliffe Park for a new program and unique opportunity to experience George Orwell's classic book "Animal Farm".

In a group setting moderated by playwright and teacher Maeve Damico, participants will select one of 16 characters from Animal Farm. Together the group will read their lines to experience the story in a new way. The script will be sent in advance after registration.

This is not about acting or public speaking. In fact, no experience or rehearsals are necessary.  It is a 2 hour event, including a break.

Adult. English. Registration is required as there is limited space.
Crafternoon

Centennial

Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In.