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.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
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Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - May 27, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Improve your French, share stories and make new friends!
Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesCome and create an Upcycled Feather out of old denim. These feathers can be used as bookmarks, or grouped together for an art piece.
Supplies for Two feathers will be provided.
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Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.
7:00-7:45 pm Beginner Group
7:45-8:30 pm Intermediate Group
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutesPresented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutesCalling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, music, and refreshments!
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Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Club de lecture RD
La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson invite les francophones et francophiles de Barrhaven à se joindre au nouveau Club de lecture RD. Participez à nos rencontres sociales et discutez de livres de langue française. Profitez aussi de présentations de nouvelles oeuvres, auteurs et des services disponibles aux lecteurs francophones et francophiles de la BPO.
Les 3e mardis du mois de 10 h à 11 h.
le 23 avril – Le malaimant par Michèle Vinet
le 21 mai – La jeune fille à la tresse par Françoise de Luca
le 18 juin – La petite lumière par Grégory Panaccione
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutesThis workshop, presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including:
palliative care
treatment options
Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD
The workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.
Adult, English event. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes10 sessions remaining
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Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?
Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.
All welcome!
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesLearn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning.