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  • Parenting in Ottawa
    Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 31, 2024)

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

  • Photo illustration of cookbook and cooking utensils
    Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month will be a different cookbook! We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

    No need to put a hold on a copy! You will get the cookbooks at the meetings.

     

  • Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in program. ​

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois. Programme portes ouvertes. 

  • Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    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.

  • Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2024)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.

  • Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2024)

    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

  • Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 2:15pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min.

  • Adult reading a book to baby
    Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

    **Note: No program on Oct 29.

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    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.

    **Remarque : pas de programme le 29 octobre.

  • Against a blue background: a puzzle, a card game, dice, and a group of people playing Jenga.
    Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    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. 

  • Couch piled high with crocheted squares
    Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets and shawls to people in need in the Ottawa area.  ​

    Crocheters and Knitters - please join us to make granny squares for blankets, as well as to join squares, and to crochet or knit blankets and shawls. Everyone is welcome!