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  • Le samedi 9 novembre à 14 h
    90 minutes

    The Centennial branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories about her life as a mystery writer. 

    Peggy Blair is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Ramirez series. Peggy was a lawyer for more than thirty years and in between writing her novels, she works in real estate in Ottawa. 

    Books will be available for purchase from the author. 

    Registration required. 

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    Les mardis, 12 novembre, 2024 - 10 juin, 2025
    15 h 00
    120 minutes

    8 sessions restantes

    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!

  • Text "Dickinson Reads Book Club" next to several books

    Les mercredis, 13 novembre, 2024 - 11 juin, 2025
    10 h 00
    60 minutes

    8 sessions restantes

    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!​

     

  • Les mercredis, 13 novembre, 2024 - 11 juin, 2025
    10 h 30
    120 minutes

    8 sessions restantes

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. 

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

    Second Wednesday of each month (starts in September 2024). 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

    Conversation Themes:

    September: School Days

    October: Tools of the Trade

    November: In the Garden

    December: Leisure Time

  • Les mercredis, 13 novembre, 2024 - 11 juin, 2025
    15 h 00
    60 minutes

    8 sessions restantes

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon.  This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June). Selections as follows:

    • September: The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
    • October: From the Ashes, Jessie Thistle
    • November: Snow Road Station, Elizabeth Hay
    • December: The Maid, Nita Prose
    • January: Paradise, Abdulrazek Gurnah
    • February: The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O'Farrell
    • March: The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr
    • April: Family Family, Laurie Frankel
    • May: Fresh Water for Flowers, Valerie Perrin
    • June: Family Album, Penelope Lively
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    Le samedi 16 novembre à 14 h
    60 minutes

    Enjoy photos and narration from a cruise that included Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Poland, Estonia, and Norway. Highlights include where Nobel prizes are awarded, a rock church, and palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine.

    Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Le lundi 18 novembre à 18 h
    120 minutes

    New Presentation!

    Bring old photos to life by digitizing old prints. Then touch them up by straightening, sharpening, and removing scratches & spots using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS). Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Le lundi 18 novembre à 18 h 30
    90 minutes

    Learn why you need a retirement plan, how much you need to save, sources of retirement income and retirement saving strategies.  Presented in partnership with CPA Canada.

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    Les lundis, 18 novembre, 2024 - 16 décembre, 2024
    18 h 30
    120 minutes

    2 sessions restantes

    Join us monthly at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewing projects and work on them in the company of fellow crafters. Share tips and techniques and show of your projects if you like!  All are welcome!

  • Le mardi 19 novembre à 14 h
    120 minutes

    This lecture is a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The lecture will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS). Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.