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You’ve Tried “Buy Local.” Next, Try “Live Local.”

person gather hand and foot in center

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Most of us have heard the phrase “Buy Local.” It’s a feel-good reminder that shopping close to home supports small businesses and keeps money circulating in our community. And in Convent Glen – Orléans Wood, we’re lucky to have a growing number of independent shops, markets, and services …

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My 6-Month Review of our Community

I’ve officially been a sitting board member of the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association for 6 months now. I’ve also lived in the community for 5+ years and have family with deep roots here. As I was sitting down to put together the April edition of the newsletter, I thought to myself: “What have …

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Earth Day – Cleaning the Capital **New Date – April 27**

April 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s Environment Committee is having a ‘Cleaning the Capital’ event on Saturday, April 26th Sunday April 27 (rain day) to celebrate Earth Day! Each spring and fall, residents across the Ottawa area volunteer to clean and …

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Spring Roadmap Planning – Event

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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This Friday, the Community Association’s Outreach Committee will be hosting a drop-in session to think about and plan out our spring activities (as well as some summer ones, if there is interest) via our new Roadmap. I would encourage you to have a look at the roadmap in …

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Spring Roadmap Planning

gray concrete pathway besides pink flower during day

March 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This Friday, the Community Association’s Outreach Committee will be hosting a drop-in session to think about and plan out our spring activities (as well as some summer ones, if there is interest) via our new …

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Ottawa Riverkeeper Presentation (Environment Committee)

March 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Environment Committee

environmentcommittee@cgow.ca

Golden Fries Parking Lot

6505 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N Ottawa, ON K1C 2R1 …

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Convent Glen Pumpkin Alley 2024

You’re invited to the first Convent Glen Pumpkin Alley! The Convent Glen Orléans Woods Community Association is thrilled to host our first pumpkin alley on Friday November 1st, 2024 from 6 – 8 PM. Join us in Voyageur Park (south end) and bring your carved pumpkins with battery powered tea lights (no candles) to light …

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2024 CGOWCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) Summary

The CGOWCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on September 24, 2024. This is an important community event where members can learn about the Association’s activities over the past year, participate in discussions with elected representatives in attendance, and elect members to the Board of Directors. Here is our president’s message (presentation) from the AGM: …

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