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  • An open book, its pages curled to form a heart
    Thursday Jan 16, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 20, 2025)

    Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous recevrez une copie physique du livre - sans avoir besoin de la réserver! Si vous voulez une copie dans un autre format (e.g.livre audio, livre numérique, gros caractères, etc.), veuillez placer une commande en cliquant sur le lien du titre désiré ci-bas.

    16 janvier: Une nuit de tempête, par Yves Beauchemin

    13 février: Coeur du Sahel, par Djaïli Amadou Amal

    20 mars: Ce que je sais de toi, par Éric Chacour

    Au plaisir de discuter avec vous!

  • Thursday Jan 16, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?

    The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.

    We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.

    This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works. 

    There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.

    If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.

  • Thursday Jan 16, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 27, 2025)

    Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Registration is required.  Space is limited.

  • Thursday Jan 16, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)

    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 Winter/Spring 2025:

    January 16th: Agency by William Gibson

    February 20th: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

    March 20th: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

    April 17th: The Witch King by Martha Wells

    May 15th: Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling

    June 19th: The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

    Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

  • Saturday Jan 18, 2025 at 1:30pm

    An experienced, and funny, member of the SCWG will present different aspects of comedy writing in an interactive discussion. Topics will include:

    • The Rule of NIne, and its extraordinary benefits;
    • Comic conflict and how to use it;
    • Avoiding cliche;
    • The Comedy Toolbox, and six of its tools, and
    • How characters and perspective can be used.

    No previous writing experience is necessary, but participants should have an open mind and be ready to laugh.

  • three books on the right stacked together
    Monday Jan 20, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2025)

    The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books.  Registration is required.
     

  • Tuesday Jan 21, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter),

     End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.

  • Icelandic waterfalls
    Tuesday Jan 21, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Tuesday Jan 21, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Learn how to make a beautiful bouquet of flowers using the pages of recycled books.  No experience necessary and all supplies will be provided.

  • Embroidered star on cardstock
    Tuesday Jan 21, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting.  Participants will learn how to embroider on  paper.  Supplies will be provided.