Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in a four-session workshop. Craft your own drawstring bag and fabric bucket.
Registration Required. Spaces limited to 4.
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Saturday Mar 30, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in a four-session workshop. Craft your own drawstring bag and fabric bucket.
Registration Required. Spaces limited to 4.
Wednesdays, Apr 03, 2024 - May 08, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining
2024 will be one of the most consequential years in the history of democracy. Elections have been or will be held in many countries ranging in size and power from El Salvador to India. The decisions of voters will determine whether the worldwide growth in authoritarianism over the past twenty years will continue or democracy will begin to make a comeback.
The US Presidential and Congressional elections on Tuesday November 5 stand out as an especially critical democratic moment for two reasons: first because they will be a supreme test of American democracy; and second because they will send a powerful message to the rest of the world, including the dictatorships and wannabe dictatorships.
The group will discuss the background and issues of Democracy on Trial and week by week follow the important democratic events and developments of 2024.
Mr. Robert Miller will lead the discussion. He is the author of Canada and Democratic Development and, prior to his retirement, served as President and CEO of the Parliamentary Centre, Canada’s leading institution promoting and supporting international democratic development.
Session #1 Wednesday, April 3: Is History Repeating Itself?
Session #2, Wednesday April 10: Democratic Fatigue and the Appeal of the Strong Man
Session #3, Wednesday, April 17: Big Countries and Small: The Cases of El Salvador and Rwanda, Russia and India
Session # 4, Wednesday, April 24: The Fire Next Door: The Authoritarian Impulse in the United States
Session #5, Wednesday, May 1: Donald Trump and the Invention of Trumpism
Session #6, Wednesday, May 8: Can it Happen Here? If Trump wins, is Canada next? A discussion with John Ibbitson, Globe and Mail columnist and one of Canada’s leading authors on politics and public affairs.
Registration recommended.
Saturdays, Apr 06, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Join Phil Jenkins, a celebrated historian, author, columnist, lecturer, and multifaceted musician and songwriter, as he delves into the profound impact of immigration on our city's rich history.
Registration is required
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutes
This 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.
Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.