Better Together
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Check out upcoming events/activities related to our member groups below
ECOEQUITABLE'S ONLINE AUCTION
Date: Wednesday 7th October - Thursday 15th October
Time: 7:00 PM
Vintage and new machines, exclusive experiences, luxury fabric and lots of handmade treasures are up for grabs through EcoEquitable’s first ever online auction, all in support of women's empowerment and textile waste reduction! The online auction will close at 7PM on Thursday 15th October.
HEARTWOOD HOUSE- NEWCOMER FINANCIAL LITERACY SESSION WITH ALTERNA
Date: November - TBD
Time: TBD
📍404 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa
Alterna Savings is hosting a free financial literacy session at Heartwood House, for people who are new to Canada (within the last 10 years). Topics covered include money and banking as well as any other items that you would like to have covered. There is no cost and everyone is welcome. Tell us what you would like to learn and when you can come. It takes no more than five minutes.
METAMORPHOSIS WITH HOPEWELL
Date: Tuesday 20th October
Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM
📍Parlour - 1319 Wellington St. W, Ottawa
Hopewell's annual celebration returns with art, food and a brand-new "Joyful Movement" dance-floor component. The event is technically sold out, but a small number of additional tickets are being released. If you've been meaning to go, now is the moment. Grab your tickets now.
CICAN - PREVENTING, MANAGING AND UNDERSTANDING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES
Date: Monday 26th October
Time: 6PM - 7:30PM
📍404 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa
🗣️ Delivered in French
This session covers prevention of both conditions and what happens after diagnosis: continuity of care, monitoring your own health, and knowing which resources exist in Ontario. For newcomers, it's also a chance to understand what it means to stay an active participant in your own care, and how managing a chronic condition works in the Ontario system. Email contact@cican.ca with interest.
OVWSG ANNUAL SALE AND EXHIBITION
Date: Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th November
Time: Sat 10AM - 5PM, Sun 10AM - 4PM
📍Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa
This free event showcases guild member’s work and features over 20 vendors selling a range of handmade fiber art and craft, including items and supplies. Free parking is available at Corpus Christi Elementary across the street.
SHAMBHALA OTTAWA- PRACTICAL TEACHINGS FOR DIFFICULT TIMES
Date: Saturday 7th November - Sunday 8th November
Time: 9AM - 5PM
📍Shambhala Ottawa, 404 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa
Over two days, you'll learn timely meditation techniques, hear talks on staying grounded in uncertainty, and connect with others asking the same questions. This session will be led by visiting teacher Jennifer Woodhull. Open to all, regardless of meditation experience or familiarity with Buddhist teachings. Register here.
JOCA SEMINAR: PLANNING AHEAD FOR OUR ELDERS
Date: Saturday 21st November
Time: 1PM
📍Unitarian Sanctuary, 404 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa
The Jamaican Ottawa Community Association plans on hosting a seminar on caring for elderly loved ones, specifcally on nursing-home placement. Open to all. More details will be released soon. Contact JOCA with enquiries.
ALSO AT THE INDY LIT MARKET
Date: Saturday 21st November
Time: 11AM - 5PM
📍955 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa
Explore Ottawa’s indie book scene at Unbound! Meet local authors, discover new reads, connect with fellow book lovers & support local literature. Entry is by donation to ALSO
ACORN: TELL THE CITY TO DENY THE ACCORA VILLAGE DEMOVICTION
Learn more and support ACORN’s push to protect over 1000 households against displacement in Accora Village, Ottawa