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Old Ottawa East Community Newsletter
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Winter Break Camp
(Dec 29, 30, 31 & Jan 2)
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Events Around
Old Ottawa East
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An Old Ottawa East holiday event for everyone!
With activities for children and adults alike, everyone is welcome, no registration required! Kid's holiday movies and crafts will take place upstairs, and an adult craft social and holiday baking exchange will take place downstairs.
Snacks (popcorn) and warm drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, tea) will be provided. Check out the event schedule below for more details. You can also find this information on our website, here.
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2025 Holiday Food Drive
CAG's Light Up Old Town Hall event is the perfect time to drop off your donation to the second annual Old Ottawa East Holiday Food Drive! Your donation also enters you for a chance to win one of three awesome raffle prizes. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
Prefer to donate online? You can do so on our fundraising webpage.
Can't make it to the event on Saturday? No worries, you can still donate online or by dropping off items another day (check out our drop-off schedule here).
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Winter Break Camp
Join us and have a ball during the holiday break at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse! We are celebrating 4 days of wintery fun-filled indoor and outdoor adventures, exciting activities and festive arts and crafts!
Dates: Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026 (not including Jan 1, 2026)
Times: 8:45am - 5:30pm
Location: Brantwood Park Fieldhouse
Pricing: $65.00/day
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Registration is Open!
CAG's 2026 Winter session starts Monday Jan 5, 2026, so be sure to secure your spot ahead of the new year.
Sign up now for, Adult Fitness (including Better Body Bootcamp's Winter Session), CAG's Tuesday Toddler Playgroup, D&D: Quest Group, Stitch, Knit & Hook Social and the Homeschool Meet Ups at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse!
Want to try something new in 2026? You can always register to drop-in to our classes or programs first to try it out. Please note that drop-in registration opens 10 days ahead of the class date.
Read more below about a few of our upcoming 2026 Winter programs, including a brand new adult fitness class!
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Somatic, Mindful Movement
Discover a gentle, restorative class designed to help you reconnect with your body, release tension and move with more ease. These gentle explorations are suitable for participants of any age or movement background.
Dates: Jan 5 - Feb 9, 2026 (6 weeks)
Day/Time: Mondays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Old Town Hall (61 Main Street) - Upstairs
Pricing: $96.00 (+GST) - 6 Classes
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New! Align & Flow
Welcome to our Gentle Pilates and Fascia Flow Fusion class with Pam Forth - blending the mindful strength of Gentle Pilates with the fluid release of Fascia Flow. In just 45 minutes, unwind built up tension, lengthen tight areas, and restore balanced, resilient strength through guided, rhythmic movement.
Perfect for anyone looking for a grounding, low-impact class that still leaves you feeling energized and refreshed.
Winter 2026 Dates: Jan 5 - March 23, 2026
Pricing: $132.00 (+GST) - 11 classes*
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*Please note: There will be no live or in-person classes while Pam is away (Jan 5 - Mar 2), but don't worry, you won't miss a beat! Enjoy brand-new, pre-recorded weekly classes delivered straight to your email!
Jan 5 - March 2: Weekly online video recordings will be shared
March 9 - March 23: Live in-person and online Zoom classes will resume
In-person Day/Time: Mondays, 5:40pm - 6:25pm at Old Town Hall (61 Main Street)
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Better Body Bootcamp
Registration is now open for the Winter 2026 session of Better Body Bootcamp!
Plan ahead to start 2026 off on the right foot with this invigorating and supportive women-only training experience. Each workout features a fresh adventure and enjoyable camaraderie!
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Winter 2026 Schedule
Monday: In-Person Bootcamp, 8:00pm - 8:50pm at Lady Evelyn Gym*
Tuesday: Online Bootcamp, 7:05am - 7:50am
Wednesday: In-Person Bootcamp, 7:00pm - 7:50pm at First Ave Gym
Thursday: Online Bootcamp, 7:05am - 7:50am
Friday: Weights & Women Online, 7:20am - 7:50am
Saturday: Butts & Guts Online, 9:00am - 9:45am
*Please note: class will take place at Old Town Hall on Feb 16 (Family Day)
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CAG D&D: Quest Group
If you love the epic storytelling and teamwork of Dungeons and Dragons, you'll love diving into Quest! Step into a land of fantasy and adventure with the CAG Quest group. This program is ideal for those with strong imagination and adventurous spirits.
Dates: Jan 26 - March 9, 2026*
Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pricing: $105.00/session
Age: 7 - 11 years old
*Please note: There will be no Quest on Feb 16 (Family Day)
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| | Save the Date: Summer Camp Registration Opens Thursday Feb 5, 2026 | | Events Around Old Ottawa East | | Lansdowne 2.0 Public Information Session | | |
There will be a Public Information Session on Lansdowne 2.0 on Wednesday Dec 17 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at TD Place Arena, Concourse between Gates 2 and 3. This is a drop-in session for residents and the public to meet the construction team, learn more about the project and upcoming construction milestones.
Find more information at: engage.ottawa.ca/lansdowne-2-0
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With support from the City of Ottawa, the National Capital Commission, the Government of Canada, as well as a growing number of sponsors and community supports, the Rideau Winter Trail provides barrier-free winter sports along the Rideau River.
This community-led, volunteer-based initiative provides a winter trail for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking and snow biking.
Learn more about the trail, including FAQs and ways to support trail grooming throughout the winter on their website at: www.rideauwintertrail.ca
Find trail conditions and grooming updates at: nordic-pulse.com/centres/CA/ON/Rideau-Winter-Trail
| Christmas Farmer's Market at Lansdowne | | |
Tis the season to enjoy the offerings of the Christmas Farmer's Market at Lansdowne!
Open from 10am - 4pm until Dec 21st, visit Aberdeen Pavilion and browse the booths of 100+ vendors for gifts, handmade goods and seasonal food.
Find their 2025 Christmas Market Map at: ottawafarmersmarket.ca/christmas-market
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