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  • Monday Jun 12, 2023 at 1:30pm

    Primarily for older adults, this guided interactive and participatory drumming experience focuses more on fun than form, and is for anyone that has wanted to learn basic hand drum patterns and share in the joy of group drumming.  No experience is necessary- just bring your rhythmic spirit! ​

    Optional - your own hand drum (djembe, bongo) or rhythm maker (i.e  empty coffee canister) There will be some extra drums and rhythm instruments available for use.​​

    Note — please bring your own foam ear plugs or noise canceling headphones if sensitive to sound. Masks are optional, in keeping with current OPL policies. ​

  • Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 2:00pm

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will paint quirky watercolours that can be used to create greeting cards.  All materials will be provided.

  • Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 3:00pm

    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. ​

    Group members arrange for donations of yarn, crochet or knit granny squares, join the squares into lap blankets, baby blankets or single bed blankets and donate the blankets to organizations such as long-term care homes, women’s shelters, homeless shelters, maternity wards and more. ​

    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!

  • Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 5:30pm

    Bring your friends and play some exciting board games & card games.  We have a variety of games to choose from including Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Catan, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Chess, Checkers, & more!  

    Second Tuesday of each month

    Drop-in

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Listen to music and create art by drawing, painting, or sculpting.  This program will increase sensory awareness, facilitate mindfulness, and encourage emotional expression.

  • livres; lunettes
    Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 6:30pm

    Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

    Le livre du mois est L'ordre du jour par Éric Vuillard.

    Veuillez réserver une place pour chaque adulte présent. Chaque personne doit avoir sa propre carte de bibliothèque pour pouvoir s’inscrire à l’activité. Vous pouvez obtenir une carte de bibliothèque ici : https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/getacard

  • Dickinson Reads
    Wednesday Jun 14, 2023 at 10:00am

    We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!

    See the book list below for titles. 

  • Wednesday Jun 14, 2023 at 11:00am

    A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. This high-intensity workout will incorporate powwow dance steps from different styles of powwow dance and the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music into a simple, follow-along workout. 

    Amanda Fox is Ojibwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, and is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Amanda is a jingle dress dancer, singer, drummer, beadwork artist, sewing artist, powwow workout instructor, and workshop facilitator.  She started dancing as soon as she could walk and has a profound knowledge in powwow dance and protocols.  She started offering powwow workouts as a way to share her culture while promoting physical health. 

    Wednesday June 14, 11 am

    In partnership with The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street.
    In person program, Max registration: 30

  • Book Club
    Wednesday Jun 14, 2023 at 3:00pm

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon.  This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (except September this year) See link below for this year's selections:

    September 7: Yellow Wife, by Sadeqa Johnson

    October 12: Thomas King, author

    November 9: Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan

    December 7: Still Life by Sarah Winman

    January 11: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

    February 8: The Company We Keep: a novel by Frances Itani

    March 8: The Exiles: a novel by Christina Baker Kline

    April 12: A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

    May 10: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

    Manotick Book Club selections for 2023

  • Thursday Jun 15, 2023 at 3:00pm

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will paint quirky watercolours that can be used to create greeting cards.  All materials will be provided.