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Yoga in the Park โ€“ July 16 at 7 PM

July 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Yoga in the Park takes place every Wednesday at 7 PM during July and August, at Dรฉcarie Park. It is free, no registration required, and everyone is welcome. When the weather is questionable, I usually call it around 5 oโ€™clock the same …

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July 2025 Newsletter

This July 2025 newsletter from the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association covers a variety of community happenings. Events like Community Cafe and Yoga in the Park, environmental efforts including a plant sale and Repair Cafe, plus articles on urban planning and community stories.

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Orleans’ Untapped Potential โ€“ St. Joseph vs Centretown

How a city organizes its spaceโ€”its land use and population densityโ€”has a profound impact on its financial health and the daily lives of its residents. Denser, more compact urban areas are better able to generate tax revenue to pay for amenities and services because they accommodate more homes and businesses on less land. A single …

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A Community for Small Businesses

We had our first two Community Cafรฉs on Sunday, June 8 and 15, and the event has been a great success. Arnoldโ€™s coffee trike is working quite well, and I look forward to seeing how it will evolve to serve more people as this event grows. The event provided me with an opportunity to …

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2025 Repair Cafe โ€“ Looking for Repairers

On September 27th, the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Environment Committee will be hosting their second Repair Cafe at the Orleans United Church, from 2 PM to 5PM.  Repair Cafes are free, community-led events where volunteer fixers and menders assist other members of the community with repairing household items such as small appliances, textiles, electronics, furniture, toys, etc.  …

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Yoga in the Park โ€“ July 9 at 7 PM

July 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Yoga in the Park takes place every Wednesday at 7 PM during July and August, at Dรฉcarie Park. It is free, no registration required, and everyone is welcome. When the weather is questionable, I usually call it around 5 oโ€™clock the same …

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Summer 2025 Community Connections Events

This summer, the Convent Glen Orlรฉans Wood Community Association invites you to experience the vibrant spirit of our neighbourhood with an exciting set of fun, family-friendly events weโ€™re calling โ€˜Community Connectionsโ€™. We believe that strong communities are built on shared experiences and friendly faces. Our summer events are the perfect opportunity to strengthen those bonds, …

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June 2025 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

June is Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa EnviroCentre This June, join thousands of Ottawa residents in celebrating …

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