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Parenting in Ottawa
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these...
St-Laurent
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Aug 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For participants of all abilities. Drop-in. ***Note: - In good...
Knitting
Greely
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc! Share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in. Every Tuesday...
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Centennial
Tuesday Jun 23, 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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Are you interested in practicing your chess skills? Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. Whether you are...
Orléans
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 5:30pm
Whether you are looking for a quiet place to do homework, activities to do with new people, or just a place to chill – you...
english
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 6:00pm
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Carlingwood
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
This English Conversation Group requires CLB Stage II Level 5 skills to participate. Join our drop-in English conversation group to help you grow your vocabulary,...
St-Laurent
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 29, 2026)
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français. Aucune inscription requise. ----- Participate...
People conversing | Des personnes en train de parler
Cumberland
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français. Aucune inscription requise. Participate in...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2026)
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from...
People conversing | Des personnes en train de parler
Alta Vista
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Join our English conversation groups! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in. Joignez-vous à un groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 7:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Do you already have some basic French language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice speaking? Join our...
Cumberland
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 10:00am
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français. Aucune inscription requise. Participate in...
Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 16, 2026)
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from...
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Aug 26, 2026)
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these...
Orléans
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in. Apportez votre projet de...
Coffee | Café
Alta Vista
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 26, 2026)
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive...
Blackburn Hamlet
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded...
Stittsville
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 at 5:15pm
Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...