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Memory Cafe

Vanier

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
10:30am
120 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.

Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

Second Wednesday of each month (starts in September 2024). 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

Conversation Themes:

September: School Days

October: Tools of the Trade

November: In the Garden

December: Leisure Time
Knit and Knatter

Sunnyside

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
12:00pm
120 minutes
15 sessions remaining

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Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside. Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.
Manotick Afternoon Book Club

Manotick

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
3:00pm
60 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June). Selections as follows:
- September: The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
- October: From the Ashes, Jessie Thistle
- November: Snow Road Station, Elizabeth Hay
- December: The Maid, Nita Prose
- January: Paradise, Abdulrazek Gurnah
- February: The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O'Farrell
- March: The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr
- April: Family Family, Laurie Frankel
- May: Fresh Water for Flowers, Valerie Perrin
- June: Family Album, Penelope Lively
Hazeldean Art Club Series: Bookmark Stamping

Hazeldean

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutes

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Stamp your way to beautiful homemade bookmarks using watercolors and acrylics. Fresh leaves and flowers will be provided to create layers of nature.
MARVEL MOVIE MADNESS

Blackburn Hamlet

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes

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MARVEL MOVIE MADNESS

Join us for a free screening of “The Amazing Spider-Man” at the Blackburn Hamlet Branch. The film was directed by Marc Webb and released in 2012.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience (PG-13). 136 minutes. In English.

After Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he gains newfound, spider-like powers and ventures out to save the city from the machinations of a mysterious reptilian foe.
Stittsville Cozy Crafters

Stittsville

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.
Wednesday English Conversation Group

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
6:30pm
120 minutes
80 sessions remaining

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Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room.
Rideau Wednesday English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30
Club de lecture francophone de St-Laurent

St-Laurent

Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Jun 12, 2025
10:00am
120 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Vous aimez lire et vous aimeriez partager vos coups de coeur, échanger sur vos lectures et découvrir de nouveaux auteurs?...Alors rejoignez notre nouveau club de lecture francophone à la succursale St-Laurent!

Tous et toutes sont bienvenus, aucune inscription requise.

Les 2e jeudis du mois de septembre à juin, de 10 h à midi.
The Great Yarn of Manotick

Manotick

Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Join us at yarn club!

Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.

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