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Summer 2021 Newsletter

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Ecology Ottawa’s Summer Bioblitz What is a Summer Bioblitz? Ecology Ottawa’s Summer Bioblitz is a 3-day event that challenges you to get outside and explore your nearby surroundings for all kinds of wildlife. Participants will document their observations on iNaturalist, a mobile and web app that allows users to document all the nature they encounter. …

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April 2021 Newsletter

Cleaning the Capital [from City of Ottawa] Early bird registration started on  March 15th. Let’s get cleaning! Register your cleanup project for the 2021 Cleaning the Capital spring campaign by May 15th.  When the project is completed, provide your feedback with the online Cleanup Report by May 31st. Join the thousands of community volunteers to …

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September 2019 Newsletter

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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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December 2018 Newsletter

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Come caroling with us! Join other members of the Convent Glen-Orléans Wood community to sing some carols with seniors at Symphony Senior Living on December 11th at 6:30pm. Email [email protected] if you would like to join us! Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve? What about the 8th Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night! …

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June 2018 Newsletter

Build Ceremony, corner of Jeanne d'arc and Vorlage at 2pm on June 14th

There is something for everyone happening this month in Orléans! Provincial election – June 7 Don’t forget to vote! Find out where to go: https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html Orléans Beer Festival June 7-9 255 Centrum Blvd Last year was amazing and this year promises to be bigger and better. The OCBF 2018 will bring together people with …

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April 2018 Newsletter

Cycling Without Age: seeking strong-legged warm-hearted volunteers! Cycling without Age is an innovative program designed to enhance the lives of seniors by providing them with a great opportunity to remain connected to society and active in our community. Cycling without age is the obvious generous act of taking one or two elderly people out on a bike ride. It's a simple act that everyone can do. Bruyère's Saint-Louis Residence is looking for volunteers to take senior citizens for bicycle rides as part of the program. If you have strong legs and a generous heart, please contact Mariama Diallo at 613-562-6262, ext. 2517.

Dog Walk-A-Thon – April 28th Have you and your furry friend and/or child been looking to go for a walk around the neighbourhood? If so, we’ve got the perfect idea for you! The CGOWCA is organizing a 3km walkathon to help raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society! Come enjoy a nice walk …

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Newsletter – December 2017

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Would you like to help make someone’s Christmas merry and bright? …and you’d like to make a difference in your community: The Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre has a Christmas Program that looks for people to sponsor a family; to host an “Angel Tree” at their office, business, or with friends and family; to donate …

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