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Curling club redevelopment a ‘pandora’s box’ for green space Dear Editor, I was surprised by your paper's reporting on the redevelopment of Lion's Park (December issue), which only presented one side of the highly contentious and precedent-setting proposal. This redevelopment – I call it encroachment – has a great impact on our community, for adjacent residents and the users of this small legacy park that sits between Elmgrove and Ashton Avenue. The pre-application meeting on October 30, which took place in the clubhouse, gave community members less than 10 days to respond. Granite Curling Club members, who had prior knowledge about the meeting and strong self-interest to attend, were disproportionately represented. I would refute Greg Mathieu's assertion that the redevelopment will have minimum impact on residents in the north end of Westboro. The redevelopment of a city park for development purposes is unprecedented, and could now mean any and all city park lands will be open for redevelopment. I fear Clare, McKellar, Hampton, Champlain and Iona parks will be subject to the same fate if this proposal is accepted. For the residents of Ashton, Winona and Elmgrove, the placement of the Granite Curling Club in the park will see increased noise during and after construction in the park, increased traffic on streets with aging infrastructure and no sidewalks. Many trees will be removed and the open green space will disappear. The result of this proposed land swap reconfigures open green space to the periphery of the park, with proposed walkways and landscaping around the newly constructed Granite Curling Club. With the fierce development on Scott Street, the community needs more public park space, not less. Green space in parks exists for itself; for the pleasure of its users. Lion's Park, in existence for 60 years, is

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public park space, not less. Green space in parks exists for itself; for the pleasure of its users.” the only community park from Golden to Island Park in Westboro's north end. It is used by day camps, daycares, the clients of the Ottawa Gymnastic Club, and of course the surrounding residents. As I write this, the climate change emergency data challenges Canada to meet its Paris Accord targets by 2030, which we as a country are sorely lagging behind. Why would the community accept the removal of mature trees when we know their role in reducing CO2 levels? In this ward, approximately 4,000 trees have already been lost due to intensification. – a travesty, really. As covered by the CBC, members of the Club's Redevelopment Committee stated that this option would guarantee the continuation of their curling season without any significant interruptions. Once the Granite Curling Club members have played their weekly eight ends, they will return to their homes, with little disruption to their lives and lifestyle. Not so for the residents and users of the park, where our green space will disappear, noise and traffic increase and yet another substantial change to the streetscape and the integrity of limited park land will happen. And remember, parks are free and accessible to all citizens. Parks are the foundation of liveable cities. I would

encourage the club to reconsider this present proposal and find a solution that meets the needs of the community, the environment, and those of its membership. This proposal is a pandora's box that will have far reaching consequences for city green space in this ward and across the municipality. I am sure that this is not the intended legacy that the Granite Curling Club members want to be associated with. Come on Westboro, we can do better than this. Loretta Fleming

Consider a new name for the new LRT station Dear Editor, Is Dominion really the best name we can use for our new LRT station? That's just the name of a minor nearby street. How about “Kitchissippi” or even “Beach”? Let’s have a debate before Phase 2 is finished. Alan Etherington

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Meet Marj Lalonde “I was born in Owen Sound and we moved to Ottawa when I was 9. We moved to Byron Avenue, and besides a brief leave a few years ago, I have been here ever since. When I moved here, there were only the first three buildings and they were building the rest: Byron was a dirt and gravel road. My mom and dad were one of the first tenants to move into these buildings in 1955. We moved to Ottawa because my dad was offered a position with the National Capital Commission, then known as the FDC, Federal District Commission. He was a landscape architect. His first project was Vincent Massey Park and Hogsback Park, along with all the government buildings around there. Then he was offered a job when they started the River Parkway, now known as the Sir John A Macdonald Parkway, but to me it will always be the River Parkway. He designed the entire parkway from scratch. He would be devastated with the changes going on right now. In his later years, he was upset because he felt they were not keeping it up like the way they should have been. There were a lot of cottages, where people lived all year round along the river and there

was a lot of expropriation going on. I went to Champlain High School and straight out of high school I got chosen with one other girl to be secretaries at London Life downtown. I worked there for a while and then ended up working at CBC. I remember being at Champlain and looking across the street at the CBC building and thinking it would be so special to work there because they had this little gated area and a guard house. I worked for CBC for about 24 years. I like this area because it represents home, and security and familiar areas. I moved away briefly, but came back to these buildings and it felt like coming home. The change to Westboro was the biggest shock when I came back; the condos and the business of it. It was always busy, but this was different. I don’t go down much anymore. It’s too busy, too hard to get around with my mobility issues, there is no where to park accessible for seniors, and I’m restricted to going somewhere where there is a shopping cart. I think Westboro does a good job at catering to the people who live there, but it is a bit too ‘uppity’ for me.” Collected by Ellen Bond

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Celebrating its first year anniversary, Broadway Workout (p. 11) is combining active living and some good deeds this month. Speaking of good deeds, check out what Kylie Hollingsworth is up to (p. 12). This young go-getter is all about helping the Parkdale Food Centre, which, guess what, helps people stay health, by promoting healthy eating! Another set of helpers, Astrid Nielsen and Meghan Mack, are raising funds for the international development charity CUSO by also being active. However, they’ve decided to ditch the Ottawa cold and will be doing their hiking in Peru! (p. 20) But if this issue doesn’t fully clear your winter blues, make sure you talk about it. As you’ll see from our interviews with Bob Chiarelli and Mark Sutcliffe (p. 16 and a longer piece on our website), who were both recently recognized for their efforts in promoting mental health by the Royal Ottawa Foundation, it’s important to talk about mental health issues. With that, I encourage you to take care of everything, from your feet to your head, including your soul!

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e are back from an extended holiday break, and have lots of interesting stories to share. In this month’s issue, we highlight some of the health and wellness related events and activities available in our neighbourhoods. This issue is sure to help you — mind, body and soul. February is a difficult month to stay healthy. Following the holiday break, we are full of good intentions and New Year’s resolutions, often focused on eating better, exercising more and doing good deeds. But once February comes around, the snow, darkness and cold all seem to take their toll. But a look through this month’s pages and you’ll quickly realize there’s more than enough going on to beat those winter blues and stay healthy. For the outdoorsy types, not much beats the SJAM trail. The beautiful urban, multiuse trail is the perfect way to stay active, whether you want to walk, ski, snowshoe or bike. It’s the perfect alternative to heading downtown, given the uncertainty with the LRT and the certainty of traffic! Even when it’s cold, like it was for the SJAM Festival last month (p. 6), it’s nothing a few layers and a hot chocolate can’t fix. Seniors can also stay fit thanks to a new foot clinic at the Churchill Seniors Centre (p. 14). “An investment in your feet means you can participate fully in life,” says Ruth Scott, a nurse specializing in foot care. If your feet are fine, and you like Broadway music, then a little workout to the hits might be more to your liking.

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utdoor enthusiasts braved the cold on January 19 for the SJAM Festival 2020. This year, the festival set up at Remic Rapids along Sir John A. McDonald Parkway. It was designed to promote cross-country skiing and fatbiking, while giving people a chance to enjoy the multi-use urban winter trail with fun races and activities. The festival featured races for all ages: a 1 km Ski Scurry for those 10 years and under, a 5 km Ski Scoot for those 10 all the way up to grandparents, and a Fat Bike Blast Race (for the two-wheeler folks). For those not in a racing mood there was a ski obstacle course, snow hill and of course,

John Lawson didn’t mind the cold, and in fact, said he “enjoyed the festival to no end". the giant ski run. The event was designed for all levels of participants whether seasoned vets or those wishing to try XC skiing or fatbiking with rentals available in the outdoor marketplace. There was no official timing of the races and everybody got a medal (one of those sugar cookies with a hole in the middle with a green ribbon through it and placed around skiers necks as they crossed the finish line). The festival helps to support two important causes: the SJAM winter trail itself, which is open and groomed for all to use, as well as The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa. Local supporters included Fresh Air Experience, Mill Street Brewery, the National Capital Commission, Norwegian Embassy, Gatineau Loppet, OMBA, Dovercourt Recreation Centre, Salomon, Madshus and Fischer. - PHOTO FEATURE BY MARK HOLLERON

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pleased to finally see the co-op up and running, and really looking forward to welcoming artists and students.” – Yvonne Avis, membership engagement officer

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ttawa glassblowing enthusiasts have a new cooperative space to enjoy, right here in Kitchissippi. The Ottawa Glassblowing Cooperative celebrated its grand opening in November with an afternoon of live demos by experts Dean and Eliska Smiley, Sebastien Duchange and Melody Jewitt. It also hosted an auction and used the opportunity to raise funds for the co-op.

The grand opening drew constant crowds of interested people throughout the afternoon – an estimated total number of 300 people. The co-op was created after Ottawa’s first glassblowing studio, Flo Glassblowing, closed. Former renters got together to open the new studio, located on 957c Gladstone Avenue. Based on the model of Terminal City Community Cooperative in Vancouver, the artists wanted to continue the art and offer rental space to members as well as

classes to the community. Founded in May 2019, the co-op's mission is to “build an inclusive glassblowing community by cooperatively providing resources to support the artistic creativity, learning and growth of its members and to engage the public in the art of glass.” “It has been a tremendous amount of work by a lot of artists," says Yvonne Avis, membership engagement officer. "But we are so pleased to finally see the co-op up and running, and really looking forward to welcoming artists and students to the warm glow of molten glass." The five volunteer members of the board of directors are also active glassblowers in the co-op. A paid studio technician, Jeff MacIntoch, maintains the equipment, teaches classes and ensures the quality of glass, which is an important element of glassblowing. The cooperative is seeking additional

professional glassblowers to share the overall cost. Despite being a costly medium to be involved in because of the expensive gas and tools necessary, the co-op offers reasonable prices for people who want to use the facilities. There are not many places around where professional-level glassblowers can develop their skills. Current membership is 15 people. Independent and/or expert glassblowers are able to use the facilities on their own for a cost but there are different levels you can join into. For a member to be considered “independent,” they have to pass a series of tests involving the equipment and also to be able to look after themselves in the hot shop. Opportunities exist for everyone to try this art, including “newbie” nights as well as workshops, private lessons and even group parties.

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he beavertail is as iconic to Ottawa as the Parliament buildings and the Rideau Canal. Now, 40 years since the first BeaverTails shop opened in Ottawa, Hintonburg has access to this sweet delicacy. And it’s not just in the form of any stall or food truck. “It must be one of the most unique ‘food trucks’ in the world!” says BeaverTails founder Grant Hooker of “Beau Benjie”, a 40-plus-year-old motor coach turned “BeaverMobile”. “We needed something mobile to service

the many catering requests we receive. In our 40 years here in Ottawa, we’ve sort of taken pride in operating out of facilities that are a bit unique,” says Hooker. The introduction of Beau Benjie is part of the brand’s 40th year anniversary, which will see them take part in the Chinese Dragonboats on Dow’s Lake during Winterlude, organize a year-long virtual reunion targeting approximately 12,000 former employees and host a live reunion in Lansdowne Park in August. Beau Benjie will spend its first winter in

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Jason McLelland, owner of Grunt, has embraced Mechanicsville fully. Since Grunt opened last May, owner and chef Jason has made his small, 22seat restaurant an integral part of the community. “I love it here, and I want to showcase the area,” says the Scotsman, who started his cooking career at a small fish and chip shop in rural Scotland. After traveling the world over the last 10 years, learning different cooking styles by simply watching and listening, Jason met his wife to be, who’s from Ottawa, in Australia. “We travelled for a couple of years, and we came back to visit and I fell in love with the city. It reminds me of Edinburgh,” he says. When the opportunity came to open his own restaurant, he jumped at the chance. “I fell in love with the area. It’s a bit edgier than most, and I feel at home here. I want to help this area, try to make an impact. I’ve been here for 8 months and I’m doing things for charity. I’m trying to use this as a muse to do more,” he says.

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Another of Kitchissippi’s restaurants is in the spotlight because of its staff, this time, internationally. Kathryn Ferries, a sous-chef at Stofa Restaurant, recently competed at the 4th edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Regional Competition in New York. The international competition saw 133 chefs from around the world compete in 12 different regions. Kathryn, 27, won the regional social responsibility award in New York. The award was “decided by an internationally recognized voice on sustainability in food, selecting the chef who puts forward the dish that best represents the principle

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When Laura Allardyce and Dani Corbishley set out to share their love of Broadway dancing with Ottawa about a year ago, little did they know how successful their endeavour, Broadway Workout, would be. The dance class has its most popular session in Hintonburg. So popular that they’ve had to hire a new dance instructor, Alex Smith-Eivemark “At the Hintonburg Community Centre, we’ve had anywhere between 15-25 people taking part in the weekly class’” says Laura. Not just a great workout, Broadway Workout also supports two local nonprofits, the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County and Galentine's Day 613. From February 1 to 12, Broadway Workout will collect donations of cash and self-care items during classes for Galentine’s Day 613.

of food as a result of socially responsible practices,” according to the competition’s website. "I wasn't even thinking about that award when I created my dish," says Katrhyn who has been at Stofa for two years. While she won't be competing in Milan, Kathryn was invited to attend.

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hanks to the fundraising efforts of a Grade 6 Elmdale Public School student, the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC) is getting closer to purchasing two new urgently needed ovens.

Kylie Hollingsworth, 11, will be selling toques in order to help raise some of the necessary funds the charity needs. According to Deb Abbott, Chair of the Board of Directors for PFC, the ovens are expected to cost between $3,500 and $4,000 each, not including the costs associated with their installation and related electrical upgrades. Abbot said PFC will receive $3,000 from a sponsor, but needs to fundraise for the remaining amount. She also said their current ovens are “not reliable” and will need to be replaced this year.

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This is not the first time Kylie has volunteered to help PFC. Every fall, she helps raise awareness for the charity by placing flyers in mailboxes around her neighborhood, and for the past few years her AA Hockey Team ran a food drive for PFC. When Kylie learned that her hockey team would not be doing a food drive for PFC this year – they are doing a bake sale for seniors – she reached out directly to PFC to see how she could still help. That’s when she learned about the ovens. “They try to keep the food healthy – not just packaged, artificial stuff. Usually that means they have to cook it, so they need a stove,” Kylie said. “It feels really good doing healthy stuff – and they’re really nice people – so I wanted to help." Kylie reasoned that given the freezing weather, selling toques would be the best way to raise money. And because her hockey coach, Tony Ricciuti, owns GADAR Promotions – a custom sportswear and promotional goods company – Kylie was able to get toques at a discounted price. The toques, which feature PFC’s logo as well as the words “We Care” are selling for $20 each. Kylie said she ordered 100 toques and already has 40 confirmed buyers. If the demand is high enough, she said she will order more. In addition to volunteering with her hockey team over the years and taking part in several of her school’s canned food drives, Kylie has volunteered with the Ottawa Hospital, CHEO, the Ottawa

Kylie Hollingsworth, 11, shows off the toques she is selling to raise funds for the Parkdale Food Centre. Regional Cancer Foundation and the Ottawa Humane Society. “She’s pretty involved; a pretty active little bee,” said Kylie’s mom, Rebecca. Kylie will be selling toques at the Elmsdale Book Fair on February 21-22 (which is actually being held at Fisher Park Summit Alternative Public School on Holland Avenue because of renovations at Elmsdale). She is also taking order by email at wecarePFC@gmail.com.

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foot clinic at Churchill Seniors Centre is helping local seniors get back on their feet. “We are always looking at how we can meet the needs of our community,” said Anita Findlay, the centre’s programme coordinator. So when Ruth Scott, a Westboro resident and nurse with specialized training in foot care, approached the centre about offering an on-site foot clinic, Anita readily agreed. “An investment in your feet means you can participate fully in life,” she explained. “It’s a good collaboration,” she said, noting that it is very convenient for people already taking advantage of services at the centre. It also helps people who were cutting back on activities due to foot pain. “If their feet are hurting, that limits their

participation,” she said. Stan Seymour, an 89-year-old Carlingwood resident, has been to three appointments at the clinic already. “It’s improving,” he said, about his issue, although he added that it wasn’t happening as fast as he would like. “As we get older, we start to disintegrate,” said Stan, as he was getting ready to have his feet treated by Ruth. Calluses on his feet had been making it hard for him to walk, an activity he and his wife Marilyn Johnson enjoyed doing together. “Bad feet can’t walk,” he quipped. Marilyn, a retired nurse, had been caring for her husband’s feet until recent months. However, her training helped her recognize that the time had come to have professional care. She said it was important for both of them to know that “everything was being done that could be done.”

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that might go undetected without regular care. Clients might also come when they are recovering from surgery, or when changes to their mobility make it hard to fully care for their own feet. Like many of the clients at Beautiful Feet, Stan and Marilyn were already coming to the Churchill Seniors Centre for other activities. Being able to book an appointment before or after a class is convenient. “I’m glad they’re here,” said Marilyn. Ruth said she and Diana are grateful to the City of Ottawa and the Seniors Centre for allowing them to use space in the building. The clinics are currently being offered every second Wednesday. Veterans and people with Blue Cross or other extended health benefits may find the treatments are covered with their existing plans. Receipts can also be provided for tax off-sets.

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Diana Hood, another specialized nurse at Beautiful Feet, said calluses like those Stan has are common. “While normal, if they get too big, they can cause pressure sores,” she said, adding that callused skin is also inflexible and more prone to cracks. Other common foot problems are corns and thickened toenails, issues which the clinic is fully able to address. Diana and Ruth use professional tools and methods. “We don’t paint nails,” Diana said with a laugh. “It’s medical foot care. Our priority is keeping people mobile and active.” Diana added that a big part of their practice is understanding their clients’ health history. Diseases like diabetes impact circulation, often resulting in loss of sensation in toes and feet. Treatments like chemotherapy can also affect people’s nervous system. Someone experiencing lost or decreased sensation is at greater risk of infection and problems

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outside and be active all winter long, and help build an active and engaged community through recreation,” says Steve Nason, senior director of the Dovercourt Recreation Association. Many of our neighbourhood communities host winter carnivals, usually with skating, tobogganing, or just meeting up with friends and neighbours around a seasonal fire pit to stay warm and cozy, enjoy sipping hot chocolate and rosy cheeks. Active commuting can all still take place during winter months if you dress properly for the conditions! And one of the best options for a healthy commute is the SJAM Winter Trail, a partnership between Dovercourt, the National Capital Commission, the City of Ottawa and our local business sponsors. Thanks to the initiative of community resident Dave Adams to bring our riverside parkland to life from December to April, the city-groomed multi-use winter trail along Sir John A. McDonald Parkway offers easy access to downtown and transit as well as opportunities for recreation and special events Local parks and community outdoor rinks provide opportunities for skating and toboganning as well. There’s no reason not to get the whole family out for some fresh air on weekends to remedy cabin fever.

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hile the temperature drops, my thoughts turn to our neighbours who lack stable, safe housing. Our city and province is experiencing a significant emergency housing and homelessness crisis due to our failure to invest sufficient resources in building affordable homes. As I write these words, people are sleeping in cars, bus terminals or fast food ODSP Town Hall restaurants. City shelters are On January 16, our office over-capacity every night and hosted a forum for Ontario Our office are also limited by city policy Disability Support Program is here for and general safety protocols (ODSP) recipients on the Ford Monthly Town Halls regarding the number of mats they are government’s proposed changes to Canvasses allowed to place down each evening. As ODSP. In addition to reducing a scheduled Community Organizi such, people often end up sleeping upright 3 per cent rate increase to 1.5 per cent (a Help Accessing Gove in waiting room chairs, all night. real terms cut, below the rate of inflation), Almost 100 people are sleeping the government has discussed changing outside in the capital city of a G7 country. the definition of disability used to 109 Catherine St. / rue Catherine This is a moral outrage, but it is only determine eligibilityOttawa, for the program. ON K2P 0P4 MPP / Député provincial, Centrespecifically, they have suggested a the tip of the iceberg. There are more OttawaMore than 12,000 households on the waitlist new definition that aligns with federal for subsidized housing, and almost guidelines, meaning a more restrictive 8,000 people in Ottawa are accessing definition that would exclude certain emergency shelters. kinds of disabilities. In December, Somerset Ward At our town hall, we heard directly Councillor Catherine McKenney tabled from people on social assistance about a notice to declare a housing emergency how a more restrictive definition of in Ottawa. The motion calls on all levels disability would hurt them. Most notably, of government to address our housing it could result in some people with crisis and lack of supply for affordable disabilities being forced off of ODSP and housing. This is the kind of leadership on to Ontario Works (OW), which would we need across the province, and I thank mean a 40 per cent reduction in benefits. Councillor McKenney for her tireless We will continue to work with groups work on this. like ACORN, Community Legal Services We cannot allow our neighbours to and others to push this government not go on without safe, affordable housing. I to impose more restrictive eligibility am proud that my colleague, MPP Rima criteria, and instead enhance ODSP so Berns-McGown, has renewed the call for that recipients can live full and dignified Doug Ford to declare homelessness a state lives.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY 15 - ROCK & ROLL NEVER FORGETS Canada’s Bob Seger Tribute Show returns to the Westboro Legion’s Downstairs Hall, 389 Richmond Rd. Advance tickets ($20) now on sale in the upstairs bar. At the door: $25. Bar opens at 7 p.m. - first set at 8:30 p.m. For more information: 613-725-2778.

JANUARY - JUNE - HOMEWORK CLUB PROGRAM Starting in January, Frontier College will be offering a Homework Club program for children ages 6–12 at the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The program will run Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learners at the Homework Club will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with volunteer tutors in an environment adapted to their individual needs.

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FEBRUARY 25 - TEEN INK NIGHT Join our teen artists who will help you get started drawing. Paper and pens will be supplied. Delicious mocktails will be served. This workshop is aimed at teenagers ages 13 to 18 years at the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Dropin. For more information visit biblioottawalibrary.ca.

FEBRUARY 28 - FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE Country Reflections performs in the Westboro Legion’s upstairs bar & lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. Cover $5 (Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members $2). For more information: 613-725-2778.

TUESDAYS STARTING JANUARY 21 - ALPHA DINNER AND FILM EXPERIENCE Come and explore the big questions of life, meaning, and faith at our Alpha Dinner and Film Experience – Tuesday evenings starting January 21. Check-in 6:28 PM. Register via www.stmarysottawa.ca/alpha, email: alpha@ stmarysottawa.ca or leave a message at 613– 728–9811 x701. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 100 Young Street. Access via parking lot. Alpha is free, the experience priceless!

APRIL 24 AND 25 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE A fine selection of clothing, jewelry, boutique items, shoes, books, collectibles, household items, toys and more make this a popular event. Friday, April 24 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at 630 Island Park Drive (at the Queensway). For information 613-722-7254 or www. kitchissippiuc.com

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FEBRUARY 22 - POETRY WORKSHOP WITH APOLLO THE CHILD Join spoken word artist and Awesome Authors contest judge Apollo The Child for tips and tricks on how to write a winning poem. This workshop is aimed at teenagers ages 13-18 at the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library 2 p.m. -3:30 p.m. Registration required. For more information visit biblioottawalibrary.ca.

FEBRUARY 28, 7:30 PM - ARTS NIGHT First Unitarian Congregation 30 Cleary Ave (off Richmond Rd). You are invited to come and see T. Anders Carson, poet, Anthony Tremaglia, painter and Guy Major, jazz instrumentalist talk about, demonstrate or perform their art. Admission: $5 Information: 613-725-1066

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FEBRUARY 22 - PARKDALE PROMS The Parkdale United Church Orchestra and guest conductor John Kraus present “Parkdale Proms” on Saturday, February 22 at the Parkdale United Church (429 Parkdale Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. Join us for a journey through centuries of British music, from George Frideric Handel to William Walton. The concert will feature Ralph Vaughn William’s The Lark Ascending, with soloist Adam Nelson and Jeremiah Clarke’s The Prince of Denmark, with soloist Anne Shea. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available in advance from Rob’s Music, orchestra members, or at parkdaleorchestra.ca for: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students. Tickets are available at the door for: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. Children are free.

FEBRUARY 26 - SCAM AVOIDANCE AND TRUST Join Lawrence Patterson (ISSO, ITIL & two decades supporting people’s personal/ professional technology needs) as he reviews the significant difference between blind and wise trust, the various scam sources, tips to be aware of, details common to all scams and, most importantly, how to take control. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. Registration required. For more information go to: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/ scam-avoidance-and-trust

FEBRUARY 28 - NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY Join St. Mary’s Parish, 100 Young St., for an evening of praise, prophecy, teaching, healing and fellowship on February 28, 7-9 p.m. Theme: “Priests, Prophets and Kings”. The speaker is Fr. Francis Donnelly of the Companions of the Cross. The Night of Worship and Ministry is held every fourth Friday of the month. For more information, please contact: Natalia Lacar (613728-9811 x720); (night.worship.ministry@ stmarysottawa.ca).

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FEBRUARY 21-22 - ELMDALE BOOKFEST 2020 Because of renovations to the school, Elmdale Public School’s BookFest 2020 takes place at Fisher Park/Summit Alternative Public School at 250 Holland Ave. on Friday, February 21, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and books cost between $.50 and $3 (cash only). There will also be a raffle and bake sale.

FEBRUARY 25 - OTTAWA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FEBRUARY MEETING - BOTANICALS AND DRINKS Whether your drink of choice is beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, or tea, plants make up many of the beverages we enjoy every day, and the natural history of these important plant species is deeply intertwined with the cultural history of these drinks. Join Canadian Museum of Nature botanist Paul Sokoloff in exploring the botany behind what’s in your cup. There is also a seed swap beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Tom Brown Arena.

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Don’t let winter turn you into a couch potato. Get out and enjoy it! There are lots of ways to stay active inside or outside with your friends in Wellington West.

Enjoy your favourite winter activity on the SJAM Trail, proudly supported by Wellington West.

Try out the fat biking craze on the SJAM. Fresh Air Experience can set you up.

Stretch out with a yoga class, like this one at PranaShanti Yoga.

Get your heart pumping with urban dance classes at The Flava Factory.

Visit the local merchants supporting the Heart Institute’s Paper Heart Campaign. The new Wellington Vision Care is just one of them. See wellingtonwest.ca/heart2020 for the full list.

Get out there and help a neighbour shovel their snow. But stay safe while you’re doing it!

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