Old Ottawa East Community Newsletter

April 1, 2025

In This Issue:

Spring Fitness / Wellness Registration Open

Stitch, Hook, & Knit Social

Happening Tonight!

RSVP Now!

OOECA April 2025 Meeting

Details Here!

Events Around Old Ottawa East

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New! Seniors Social in May

We are thrilled to announce a new Seniors Program coming this May:

Welcome to CAG's Seniors Social !

Day/Time: Fridays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dates: May 2 - May 30, 2025

Location: Brantwood Park Fieldhouse

Pricing: Free! (suggested donation of $5.00)

Join us at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse for an afternoon of classic card games, puzzles and more! Oh, and of course, some friendly competition! No need to register

Find the full list of dates at: www.OttawaEastCAG.ca/seniors-social

Save the Date: CAG's Soccer in the Park

CAG's 2025 Soccer in the Park Program will run Saturday mornings from May 10 to June 28, in Brantwood Park!

We aim to provide your child with a fun and positive early soccer experience that fosters the joy of playing for many years to come!

Registration opens April 7th, stay tuned for more details coming to our webpage soon!

CAG Spring Fitness/Wellness

Whether you're looking to break a sweat, decompress or introduce mindfulness into your life, take the next step in your fitness journey with one of CAG's knowledgeable and experienced instructors!

With 13 different classes to choose from, there are so many ways to stay active with CAG! Browse our classes here: www.ottawaeastcag.org/adult-fitness

Want to try a class first before registering for the entire session? You can always register to drop-in to a class on our Amilia site!

Pilates - Classic Mat Work

Day/Time: Mondays, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Dates: March 31st - June 23rd, 2025 (11 Weeks*)

Price: $121.00 + GST

*Please Note: There is no class on April 21st and on May 19th

This class is for everybody - a class that either introduces you to Pilates or takes you further into your understanding of your own Pilates practice.

The first few classes will cover the fundamentals and highlight safety modifications for those with sore backs, necks or shoulders.

As the course continues, the more experienced clients will work on deepening their technique while the beginners continue to improve on their basic moves. No matter what your level you'll experience a better workout and receive personal corrections to keep you moving towards your own perfectly developed balanced body.

Stitch, Hook & Knit Social

Spring Session Starts Tonight!

Spring Dates: Every other Tuesday, beginning April 1st (except for April 29)

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: Old Town Hall

Pricing: FREE (suggested donation of $5.00)

Bring your tools and projects and join us twice a month for an evening where adult sewists, crocheters, knitters, and other textile hobbyists are welcome to work among friends and neighbours.

RVSP Here

This no-cost social event is funded by donations. If you can, there is a suggested $5.00 entry fee. Please RSVP by registering on Amilia!

Spring Ahead Poll

As we work to tailor our newsletter to better serve our community's interests, we want to hear what you're most excited about this Spring!

Whether it's the Main Street Farmer's Market, a CAG program, Earth Day, or something else, let us know!

Take the Poll!

Events Around Old Ottawa East

Old Ottawa East Community Association (OOECA) April Meeting

The April 2025 OOECA Meeting will take place on Tuesday April 8 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The meeting will take place both in person at Old Town Hall (61 Main Street) and online via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend!

More Information Here: https://ottawaeast.ca/events/2025-04-08/

Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club

The Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club returns to Brantwood Park this summer!

Children aged 3 to 8 years old can sign up to learn and practice their soccer skills right here in Old Ottawa East during the 2025 Summer Session (June 2 to August 24).

Active Start - U4 to U6 will run at Brantwood Park on Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 6:45pm.

FUNdamentals - U7 and U8 will run at Brantwood Park on Wednesdays 6:00pm - 6:50pm.

Find registration information here: https://ottawasoccer.com/register/

City of Ottawa - Planning Primer Program

The Planning, Development and Building Services Department offers Planning Primer sessions to help residents become more aware of, and more involved in the land-use planning process. Courses are free to take and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The next Planning Primer Elective will be focused on Urban Design and will cover urban design basics in an Ottawa context and provide participants with opportunities for questions. This course will run twice over Zoom, on April 7 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and April 9 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Find more information here: ottawa.ca/en/planning-development-and-construction/learn-about-planning-process/planning-primer#

Ottawa's Next Culture Plan

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department (RCFS) is undertaking its first city-wide cultural planning process since 2012 with the goal of developing a new municipal Culture Plan.

The public engagement launch for Ottawa's next Culture Plan starts April 1 and will be hosted in-person (April 1 in French, April 2 in English) and online (April 3, Bilingual).

Find more information here: engage.ottawa.ca/culture-plan

Ottawa Public Library: Sunnyside Branch Events

Take a look at the Ottawa Public Library: Sunnyside Branch events calendar to see their upcoming kid, adult, and family-friendly programming!

Fancy Film - Elemental

Put on your best fancy costume and enjoy a family-friendly movie this Saturday April 5 at 2:00pm! The movie will be Elemental (PG), and don't forget to bring snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chairs!

For more information click here.

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Send the information to newsletter@OttawaEastCAG.ca and we will gladly include it!

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