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Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
7 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)
Film: Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

Cumberland

Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
90 minutes

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In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza ("the Star Wars Kid") breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

2022. 1 h 19 min. In French with English subtitles. Courtesy of the National Film Board.

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Dans ce documentaire de Mathieu Fournier, Ghyslain Raza, le « Star Wars Kid », sort du silence afin de réfléchir à notre soif de contenu et au droit à l’oubli à l’ère numérique.

2022. 1 h 19 min. En français avec sous-titres anglais. Gracieuseté de l'Office national du film.
Sunnyside Mystery Book Club

Sunnyside

Fridays, Apr 19, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month.
Adult French Conversation Group/ Groupe de conversation en français pour adultes

Greenboro

Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - May 27, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
5 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!
French Conversation Group

Ruth E. Dickinson

Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes
9 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
Club de lecture RD

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Club de lecture RD

La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson invite les francophones et francophiles de Barrhaven à se joindre au nouveau Club de lecture RD. Participez à nos rencontres sociales et discutez de livres de langue française. Profitez aussi de présentations de nouvelles oeuvres, auteurs et des services disponibles aux lecteurs francophones et francophiles de la BPO.

Les 3e mardis du mois de 10 h à 11 h.

le 23 avril – Le malaimant par Michèle Vinet

le 21 mai – La jeune fille à la tresse par Françoise de Luca

le 18 juin – La petite lumière par Grégory Panaccione
Greenbelt ESL Conversation

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
16 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!
Crafternoon

Centennial

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
10 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.
Genealogy Drop-In

Nepean Centrepointe

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
10 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!
Pen and Paper Writer's Group

Rideau

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. "Pen and Paper" is just a name. Bring any medium you want.