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Go Workshop / Atelier de Go

Rideau

Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
2:00pm
180 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.

Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.
Keeping Passwords Safe

Nepean Centrepointe

Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes

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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.
Origami for Beginners

Hazeldean

Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes

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Learn the art of origami! Join us as we talk about the art of paper folding and make everything from flowers to animals, and more!
Learn how to access OPL eBooks and Audiobooks

Sunnyside

Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Windows Performance Tune-up

Carlingwood

Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows.

Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
Craft Night - Stitched String Art bookmark

Stittsville

Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes

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Come and join me for a relaxing evening creating a Stitched String art bookmark.

Templates will be available, or create your own!

Supplies will be provided.
Cercle de lecture de Vanier

Vanier

Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
75 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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La succursale Vanier de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un Cercle de Lecture. On y mettra l’accent sur les ouvrages écrits en français se rapportant à la francophonie canadienne. Chacune des personnes participantes aura le choix de présenter un livre de sa préférence, dans une atmosphère harmonieuse. Une animatrice en assurera le bon déroulement. Les rencontres du cercle auront lieu le dernier samedi de chaque mois (dès Octobre) de 19h à 20h15.
End of Life Options (including MAiD) Workshop by Dying With Dignity Canada

Carp

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutes

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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.

For adults. English event. Registration is required.
Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Support

Stittsville

Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.
Bad Art Night

Hazeldean

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes

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Adults are invited to get creative and make a no-pressure, awful piece of art. All supplies will be provided. We will put out random art supplies; what you make is entirely up to you! Make it as bizarre and ridiculous as you wish. At the end of the night, you will get to judge your fellow artists’ work and decide which is the worst!