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Transforming My Yard: How the Rain Ready Program is Helping Protect Our Community

Rachelle Thibodeau, Environment Committee A few years ago, when I moved to Orleans, I was immediately drawn to the natural beauty of the area, especially the mature trees in our backyard and the river just a short walk away. But when I looked at my front lawn, I realized it wasn’t doing much to absorb …

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The Importance of Community Involvement: Beyond Social Media

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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Rob Attrell, Outreach CommitteeThis piece is reposted from Living in the Future, my personal website. In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to feel connected to our communities through social media. A quick like, comment, or share can give us the sense that we’re actively participating …

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Family Skate / Change Shack Opening

January 18 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

You’re invited to come and celebrate the opening of the heated change shack at the St. Moritz/Jeanne d’Arc Park skating rink(s) this weekend. On Saturday at 12:30, the community association with some help from our councillor Laura Dudas, will be hosting an …

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January 2025 Newsletter

Convent Glen Skating Rink is Open

The Convent Glen skating rink opened on December 22nd, 2024, and has a new change shack in place now that will officially be opening soon. Stay tuned for more details. Pictures and other updates will be posted on the dedicated rink …

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Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/january-2025-newsletter

The Jeanne d’Arc Park Skating Rinks are open!

Thanks to all the volunteers for getting the rink(s) opened! Check out all the latest pics and updates from the volunteer rink maintenance crew at the following page: Jeanne d’Arc Park Outdoor Skating Rinks.

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Family Day Winter Carnival

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February 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Photo by Jill Wellington on Pexels.com Join the CGOWCA for an afternoon of outdoor fun for the family! We’ll be serving hot chocolate (bring your own mug!) and there will be plenty of games.

Bring your …

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Moonlit Cross-Country Ski

cross country skiing in a snowy winter landscape
February 12 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Photo by Nicky Pe on Pexels.com Details TBD

Free
Community Association

Jeanne d’Arc Park Rink

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After-School Snow Day

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December 5, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring your kids down to the local park for fun in the snow after school. Use the Community Forum (https://cgow.ca/community-forum) to find the closest park hosting a satellite event or start your own!

Free

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