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Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no conversation group on April 17)

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30 (sauf le 17 avril)
Carlingwood Adult Colouring Club

Carlingwood

Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Aug 28, 2025
2:00pm
60 minutes
56 sessions remaining

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COLOURING PROGRAM ON HIATUS FROM JULY - AUGUST.

Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.

All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!

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Knitting/Crochet Group

Munster

Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
16 sessions remaining

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Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!
Reading Roundtable

Centennial

Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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In this informal self-guided program, adults are invited to discuss their favourite books and genres in a relaxed atmosphere. Unlike traditional book clubs, no specific book is selected for each session. This is an opportunity for people to get together to talk about what they are reading and inspire each other's future reads.

Third Thursday evening of each month

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NFB - Forgiveness: Stories for our Time

Elmvale Acres

Thursday May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm
55 minutes

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CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

Forgiveness: Stories for our Time (2007)This feature-length documentary focuses on four individuals who have lived through painful and horrific events but have managed to find the ability to forgive. Lesley Parrott, Anne Marie Hagan, Alan McBride, and Reverend Julie Nicholson have all lost family members through violent crimes and are trying to absorb, cope with, and move past it. In a world wracked by increasing violence and horror, the film brings hope that there are other possibilities beyond blind revenge; that in forgiving others we can set ourselves free.

English | 55 minutes
Sunnyside Mystery Book Club

Sunnyside

Fridays, May 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month.
North Gloucester Book Club

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads.

January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont

March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel

June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier

September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray

October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani

December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
Greenbelt ESL Conversation

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Genealogy Drop-In

Nepean Centrepointe

Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?

Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.

Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.

Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.

All welcome!
Crafternoon

Centennial

Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In.