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Adult Drop-In Activities // Activités «à la carte» pour adultes

Rideau

Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
12 sessions remaining

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Join us every Tuesday for a fun, casual hour of games and activities for adults at the Rideau Branch. Come do a puzzle, relax with some adult colouring, or play a board game!

Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm.

All supplies are provided.

Full list of activities may vary from week to week.

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Joignez-vous à nous chaque mardi à la succursale Rideau pour un après-midi social et relax. Au menu: des jeux et activités variées pour adultes tels que des casse-têtes, du matériel pour dessiner, des jeux de carte et plus encore.

Mardi après midi, de 14h30-15h30

Tout le matériel nécessaire sera fourni.

Les activités peuvent varier d'une semaine à une autre.
Techno Buddies

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
3:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.

Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.

Register in-branch at the Ruth E. Dickinson 2nd floor hub.
Planning your Pollinator/Wildlife Garden

Elmvale Acres

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes

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Attend the second workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions you have.

Examples of simple plans/combinations will be provided.

Materials will be available for clients to sketch out plans for their yard.

Date: Tuesday, September 24 from 6 pm - 7 pm.

*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
Your Money Seniors

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
11:30am
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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The Canadian Bankers Association is hosting 3 seminars for seniors. Learn about cash flow, fraud prevention and avoiding financial abuse.

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Cash Management

Wednesday, September 25th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Financial Abuse

Wednesday, October 30th ,11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Fraud Prevention

Wednesday, November 27th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tech Help for Adults

Hazeldean

Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other online library services? Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions. **NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS** Please bring your own device and library card.
St-Laurent English Book Club

St-Laurent

Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Jun 26, 2025
10:00am
120 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

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This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- September 26, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
- October 31, "A Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
- November 28, "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt
- January 30th, "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
- February 27, "Snow Road Station" by Elisabeth Hay
- March 27, "Run Twoards the Danger" by Sarah Polley
- April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
- May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
- June 26, Book Selection for next year
The Great Yarn of Manotick

Manotick

Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
7 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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Blackburn Hamlet Social Hour / Heure Sociale

Blackburn Hamlet

Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Blackburn Hamlet - Social Hour

Happening on the last Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Join your neighbors and have a chat over a cup of coffee, we have puzzles, board games and crossword puzzles. Bring your own mug!
- September 26, 2024
- October 31, 2024
- November 28. 2024
Heure Sociale - Blackburn Hamlet

Se tient le dernier jeudi du mois à 10 h 30. Venez rencontrer et discuter avec vos voisins, nous avons du café des casse-têtes, des jeux de société ainsi que des mots croisés. Apportez votre propre tasse!
- 26 septembre 2024
- 31 octobre 2024
- 28 novembre 2024
Memory Café

Rosemount

Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
4 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 connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

Conversation themes
- September 26: An Apple a Day
- October 31: Wildlife
- November 28: Music of My Life
- December 19: Crazy for Cats
Stittsville Seniors' Social

Stittsville

Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Join us at the library for a delightful afternoon of camaraderie and creativity at our Senior Social Program. This program offers a welcoming environment where seniors can engage in board games, playing cards, and crafts, fostering both fun and friendship.

This program will take place on the last Thursday of each month.