Welcome to the"Barrhaven Seniors' Council" activities and more
613-440-3620
613-440-3620
May 1, 2024
Welcome to our 10th Anniversary year of offering activities and events to seniors.
The "Spring 2024 Newsletter" and "May Calendar of Events" can be located at the top of the page at their respective tabs.
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Good afternoon, Members.
The transition to spring has really begun. Grasses are greening, flowers are beginning to bloom, and trees are in bud.
Update re June 5th Bus Trip
Wow - looks as if many of us are anxious to get out and see events once again.
Our June 5th bus trip now has about 30 Members taking part.
If you decide that you want to join the group, please send me an email by this coming Tuesday. Beginning May 1st, if you wish to join the group you will need to contact Terry directly at Ottawa Valley Tours tcassidy@ottawavalleytours.com
Our month of May has a wide variety of activities from which to choose.
1. Last Monday morning "Drop In" sessions until the fall: May 6, 13 and 27th;
2. Regular weekly schedule for: Knitting; Bridge; Cribbage; Scrabble; and Canasta;
3. Zoom Exercises: “VIRTUAL CHAIR, POST STROKE, & OTHER SPECIALTY” exercise classes are by Zoon and held at various times each day.
Every new participant should contact Grace at 613-796-4729 for specific programs and times.
4. May 7: Men's Breakfast;
5. May 8th: Ladies Luncheon;
6. May 10 to 19th: Canadian Tulip Festival Festival Information - Canadian Tulip Festival
Horticulture experts are recommending Canadian Tulip Festival visitors go toward the start of the annual event next month rather than its end as organizers brace for an early bloom;
7. May 15th: Large group restaurant outing: "Tutti Frutti"
Two Sittings: 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Notice to sign up will be sent out later next week;
8. May 17th to 19th: Barrhaven Rib Fest and Poutine at Clarke Fields Park: 93 Houlahan Street
Are you ready to get your sticky on?;
9. May 22nd: BBQ Lunch and Movie Invitation:
"We ...are inviting members of the Barrhaven Seniors Council to our Drop in Open House on May 22nd from 11:30am to 1:30pm to come for a free BBQ lunch with burgers, dogs, and salads. After lunch we could show an old-time movie of your choice and/or play the game 'Left, Right, Center' which we will supply.
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Looking ahead to our next seasonal bus trips:
a) Rockport Cruise & Charming Merrickville
August 8 - Sign up will begin near the end of May.
b) Fall Leaves: Celebration of the Opeongo Flaming Leaf
October 1 - Sign up will begin near the end of July
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Hope everyone enjoys a fun filled month ahead..
DonDonald Winchester, President,
Barrhaven Seniors' Council,https://barrhavenseniors.com/
Charity #72092 5924 RR0001,
Canada Not-For-Profit #1016879-3.
613-440-3620
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EXERCISE PROGRAM EXPANDED: Types of Exercises
· Chair;
· Stroke Recovery;
· Parkinson’s;
· Diabetes;
· C.O.P.D. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Join any time as this is an ongoing program.
Please remember that every new participant should contact Grace at gkowalczyk@familyphysio.com or call her at 613-796-4729 for proper registration and to confirm times and days of the week.
Times: a variety of days and times are available during the week.
Classes are held using Zoom. Currently, there are no in person classes but may be added in the coming months.
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Hope to see you at some of our events.
Don
Donald Winchester, President,
Barrhaven Seniors' Council,https://barrhavenseniors.com/
Charity #72092 5924 RR0001,
Canada Not-For-Profit #1016879-3.
613-440-3620
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10th ANNIVERSARY of YOUR GROUP: 2024 is also the10th anniversary since the first activity of this group. Watch for a special notice in the coming weeks about planned activities.
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December 8, 2023 Update
- on the Barrhaven_Downtown"
Barrhaven Civic Centre (davidhillbarrhaven.ca)
October 7, 2022
Announcement at the House of Commons by MP Chandra Arya confirming the new "Barrhaven Seniors' Center" as part of the Barrhaven Downtown project:
April 25, 2022 Announcement
"... The Government of Canada is investing more than $20.8 million in these projects through the Community, Culture, and Recreation Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Ontario is providing over $17.3 million, while recipients and partners are contributing over $13.8 million in total...."
Funding Announced for the New Barrhaven Downtown - Barrhaven BIA
Join older adults and seniors with similar interests from the community. These could be interests and skills from your work environment, or maybe a unique hobby.
Over 600 older adults 55+ in and around Barrhaven have joined our group list and we continue to expand.
It's sometimes difficult to find others in the community with similar interests. Expand you network of friends by taking part in som
Our volunteers offer a wide variety of: Programs; Social Activities; Outings and Special Events - plus provide links to other services available in the community.
Group activities are designed to provide a welcoming atmosphere - . in a relaxed setting.
Want to see new sights? Join us on one of our full day bus tours out of the city. We use highway coaches with a professional tour guide and driver.
Like to explore different part of the city? Join the seasonal "Out and About" group as they take one of the free for seniors OCTranspo routes. There is lots to see and do in our city.
As a CRA Registered Charity - #72092 5924 RR0001 - any older adult or senior can join our group. Annual "activity fees" may apply.
There is no fee required to be able to join this group. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Tax Receipts are issued for all Donations. For ease of budgeting, donations can be made in lump sum or by monthly giving. We appreciate any and all donations.
Financial support from the community as a whole is needed so that our volunteers can offer a wide variety of programs and services to older adults and seniors from Barrhaven and surrounding areas.
Click the yellow button below. Just fill out the form below - including your name, address and phone number - and click the Send button. It's that easy.