Growing vegetables in pots and bringing the outside in.
Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutes
Growing vegetables in pots and bringing the outside in.
Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Photos and narration from a river cruise that included, Prague, various stops in Germany and Austria and ending in Budapest, Hungary. There is a side trip to the Danube Gorge.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
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!
** Please note: You are not required to bring your laptop to the session.
Monday Jun 03, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Many wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure.
Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Monday Jun 03, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.
Join us in making a simple pointillism picture. Templates will be provided, but you are welcome to try your hand at making your own.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory… Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a flower note card.
Supplies will be provided.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutes
The Caregivers Death Café is for anyone who is currently, or who has ever been, in a caregiving role. Providing care to someone who is sick or facing death can often greatly impact the caregiver’s relationship with their own mortality. This Death Café gives caregivers the chance to openly talk about their feelings, thoughts, and experiences around dying, death, grief, and loss.
Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.
Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Learn how to get off the automatic setting on your camera and take control!
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club
Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:00am
120 minutes
Sit and knit awhile, browse our selection of knitting books, and check out the projects being done by our community's knitters.