Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
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Tuesdays, Apr 02, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
6:00pm
60 minutes13 sessions remaining
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024 at 11:00am
90 minutesPresented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
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Wednesdays, Apr 03, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes13 sessions remaining
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Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
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Mondays, Apr 08, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes11 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
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Tuesdays, Apr 09, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
3:00pm
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
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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.
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Wednesdays, Apr 10, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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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!
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Teen volunteer training today
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Thursdays, Apr 11, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
5:30pm
180 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
The Ruth E. Dickinson branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.
Before arriving at the free tax clinics, you must verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria and ensure to bring the appropriate documentation with you. Our volunteers will not process self-employment or business taxes.
Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
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Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - May 01, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Join us for conversation and laughter as we play games, share stories, and connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
Various activities will be provided.
Drop-in.
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Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - May 08, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the 2nd floor hub.