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May 2020 Newsletter

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Updates from the Convent Glen-Orléans Wood Community Association: TENTATIVE – Community BBQ on Saturday July 18 The CGOWCA will be monitoring the situation with Covid-19 and will adjust its plans based on directives from Ottawa Public Health.  That said, please tentatively save the date for our 2nd annual Community BBQ.  Details will follow if this goes …

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March 2020 Newsletter

3rd Annual Community Winter Carnival was a success! On Saturday February 15th, more than 50 community members came out to Jeanne d’Arc Park to enjoy some winter fun together.  There were games, maple taffy, and very popular tug of war competitions.  Thanks to the dedicated team of rink volunteers, the ice was also in excellent …

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February 2020 Newsletter

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3rd Annual Winter Carnival Only a few more days until our 2020 Winter Carnival on Saturday February 8th!  Bring the whole family out to the community outdoor rink at Jeanne d’Arc Park.  It’s located behind Convent Glen Catholic Elementary School.  There will be fun for people of all ages.  You can bring your skates to …

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January 2020 Newsletter

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This edition of the CGOWCA Newsletter is brought to you by Myers Orléans. “See you at the ODR!” – Jeanne d’Arc Park Outdoor Rink The outdoor rink (ODR) will open soon! Thanks to dedicated volunteers, Convent Glen Orléans Wood has one of the best outdoor rinks in Ottawa. Located in Jeanne d’Arc Park, behind Convent …

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December 2019 Newsletter

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CGOWCA 3rd Annual Winter Carnival Our 3rd Annual Winter Carnival will be held in February 2020.  Look for more information in the January 2020 newsletter! Are you a walker? Join SNOW MOLES 2019! Age-Friendly Winter Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Audits for Seniors and Other Pedestrians Snow Moles are volunteers who report on what it’s like …

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September 2019 Newsletter

A photo of community members using the outdoor rink

Volunteers needed! We are looking for volunteers to help maintain the community outdoor rink in Jeanne d’Arc Park again this year. The rink gives children, families and everyone in our community the chance to have fun, play pickup hockey, make new friends and stay active all winter long. If you want to do something for …

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June 2019 Newsletter

My Experience Sandbagging Guest contributor: Louise McLaren Two years ago, I had a job loss. So, when the news announced Cumberland needed volunteers on a wet and rainy Friday, I went. I thought if I do not get a job, I would want people to help me keep my house.  I helped build up …

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April 2019 Newsletter

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Spring is coming – however slowly! 3rd Annual Dog Walk-a-thon Bring your four-legged friend out on Saturday April 27th to 6491 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd N (Convent Glen Shopping Centre) at 10am. This is a rain or shine event (dogs are mostly keen to walk regardless of the weather). We will head out on a 4km …

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