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Rideau
Friday Jun 5, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jun 6, 2026 at 10:30am
Spring Plant Swap Contribute excess plants to the Ruth E.Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and takesome other plants home! *Please don't forget to clearly label...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jun 6, 2026 at 10:30am
Best Gardening Practices The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library will present best gardening practices to maximize your ecological impact in your yard. They will also distribute...
Computer help
Greely
Saturday Jun 6, 2026 at 1:00pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information;...
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Centennial
Saturday Jun 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
Learn various ways to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against...
Carp
Saturday Jun 6, 2026 at 2:30pm
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you...
Greenboro
Sunday Jun 7, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us! Venez jouer aux cartes, lancer les dés ou jouer à des jeux de...
Cumberland
Sunday Jun 7, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 30, 2026)
Are you interested in practicing your chess skills? Join us for open games of chess. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player,...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jun 7, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jun 8, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Jun 8, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 31, 2026)
Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess for adults? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your...
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Osgoode
Monday Jun 8, 2026 at 12:00pm (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Join us for coffee, conversation and cards. All are welcome, please drop in.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jun 8, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 21, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outreach worker from Jewish Family...
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Richmond
Monday Jun 8, 2026 at 5:30pm
E-mail systems are used by almost everybody but not necessarily well understood by all. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will cover...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jun 8, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles, or bring games you want played!...
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St-Laurent
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 25, 2026)
Start your Tuesday with a free coffee,hot chocolate or tea, and a lightsnack.​ ​Everyone is welcome! ​ We'll see you then. *** Débutez votre mardi...
Main
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Sep 29, 2026)
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a...
North Gloucester
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​ (Space limited to room...
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Centennial
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work of some sort? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 at 3:00pm
The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets...