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Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
5 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 (no conversation group on April 17)

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 (sauf le 17 avril)
Ottawa Region Monthly Write-in

Main

Sundays, May 05, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024
1:00pm
210 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo would like to invite you to join them for a monthly recurring write-in to help you keep up your writing habits during the months that are not November.

Bring your pen, paper, laptop, ideas, write besides other writers and participate in challenges!
English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en anglais

Stittsville

Mondays, May 06, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
12:00pm
60 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. A facilitator will be there to lead the group.

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Writing Workshop

North Gloucester

Mondays, May 06, 2024 - Aug 12, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Come and share your writing and participate in guided writing activities with other writers in the neighborhood. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome.
Adult French Conversation Group/ Groupe de conversation en français pour adultes

Greenboro

Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Improve your French, share stories and make new friends!

Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Monday Evening Book Club

Rideau

Monday May 06, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutes

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Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere

(If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)

January 8 - The Trees by Percival Everett (US)

February 5 - The Magician by Colm Toibin (Irish)

March 4 - The World: A Family History of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore (non-fiction)

April 8 - White Noise by Don DeLillo (US)

May 6 - What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad (Canadian, Giller)
French Conversation Group

Ruth E. Dickinson

Mondays, May 06, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.

7:00-7:45 pm Beginner Group

7:45-8:30 pm Intermediate Group
Greenbelt ESL Conversation

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
12 sessions remaining

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Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Genealogy Drop-In

Nepean Centrepointe

Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?

Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.

Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.

Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.

All welcome!
Crafternoon

Centennial

Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In.