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  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024
    2:15pm
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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

  • Couch piled high with crocheted squares

    Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Jun 10, 2025
    3:00pm
    120 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    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 in the Ottawa area. ​

    In addition to blankets, members have also made and donated shawls, hats, and baby wear. ​

    Join us to crochet and join granny squares, to share and learn crochet stitches and techniques and to build a sense of community by making blankets for those in need. ​
    Everyone is welcome!

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.

    Join us and help us all improve together!

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    5:30pm
    150 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes. 

    Tuesdays once every 2 weeks

    Drop-in

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop

    Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • English Conversation Group

    Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
    6:00pm
    90 minutes

    36 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

  • poster for The Transfiguration

    Tuesday Oct 08, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of The Transfiguration as part of our Unconventional Vampire movie theme for October. The film was directed by Michael O'Shea and was released in 2016. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 97 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 03, 2024
    6:15pm
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to wear your pjs. 30 min.

  • english

    Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    37 sessions remaining

    Practice your English as a 2nd language in a conversational, relaxed environment. 

    Tuesdays

    6:30-7:30 pm.

    September - June.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.