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.
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Friday May 9, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 13, 2025)Drop-in program
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Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
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Friday May 9, 2025 at 2:00pmAn open Death Café is a non-judgemental discussion about death. The aim is to help adults become more aware of death & grief so they can make the most of their lives. Coffee & tea will be provided.
OPL is partnering with the Home Hospice Association (HHA) to offer this program, which will be led by HHA Death Café Facilitator Daniel Gilbeau.
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 1:30pmThe Stittsville Creative Writing Group Presents: Welcome to Writing - After the Draft.
Once your book is complete how do you go about publishing? Join independent author John W Partington for a nuts and bolts demonstration of how to publish your work as an independent author on international distribution networks. Topics covered will be the types of publishing available, dashboards of the more common distribution sites like Amazon's KDP or Draft2Digital for e-books, and some of the other joys and pitfalls which can happen when publishing your book.
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:30pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Participants will learn to make pulled string paintings using string, paint, and paper.
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Monday May 12, 2025 at 1:00pmAn open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
If there's anything you would like to bring based on this weeks theme, we would love to see and hear about it!
May theme: The Heart of the Home; The Kitchen
This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.
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Monday May 12, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2025)Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
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.
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Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:00pmCanada North attracts travellers from around the world who want to discover the pristine beauty and grandiose space our country has to offer. Carole Gobeil, a polar travel specialist here in Ottawa has travelled to these remote areas many times and loves sharing her passion with other curious adventurers. Places like Yukon, NorthWest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador are to be discovered at this travel talk.
Registration is limited. Please pre-register online
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Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:00pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Bring your curiosity and unleash your creativity! Join us for Mystery Craft Night, where the project is a surprise until you arrive. Whether it is painting, paper crafting or upcycling, you'll have fun experimenting with new materials and techniques.
No experience? No problem! All supplies will be provided.
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Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 23, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us monthly at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewing projects and work on them in the company of fellow crafters. Share tips and techniques and show of your projects if you like! All are welcome!