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Old Ottawa East Community Newsletter
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Ottawa East Homeschool
Meet Ups
| CAG PA Day Camps: Nov 24 and Nov 28 | CAG Winter Break & March Break Camps | |
Events Around
Old Ottawa East
| | Wreath laid by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 351 (Montgomery Branch) during the Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony at Brantwood Place Gates on Nov 9, 2025. | |
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Ottawa East Homeschool Meet Ups
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fall 2025 Session: Nov 4 - Dec 16, 2025
Location: Brantwood Park Fieldhouse
(39 Onslow Crescent)
Pricing: $25.00/session, $5.00 drop-in
The Ottawa East Homeschool Meet Ups provide an opportunity for community members who are homeschooling their children, to get together to socialize, engage in activities, and play with children in the warmth and shelter of the Brantwood Park Fieldhouse. CAG is providing the facilities and a First Aid-trained staff to be present for the Meet Ups. Parents and caregivers will plan and facilitate the activities for the children.
Financial assistance is available. Contact admin@OttawaEastCAG.ca for more information.
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PA Day Camps: November 2025
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CAG is turning PA Days into unforgettable adventures with our fabulous PA Day Camps! Children will make the most of fall fun with themed games, crafts and activities at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse.
Dates for CECCE/CEPEO Students: Monday Nov 24
Dates for OCSDB Students: Friday Nov 28
Times: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Pricing: $55.00/day
Extended Care: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A limited number of Extended-Care spots will be available depending on the date of the PA Day Camp and children may be with our regular After-School program where required.
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Winter Break Camp
Join us and have a ball during the holiday break at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse from Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026 (not including Thursday Jan 1, 2026).
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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Dates: March 16 - 20, 2026
Times: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Extended Care: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Brantwood Park Fieldhouse
Pricing: $285.00/week
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March Break Camp
CAG's March Break Camp Registration is open, which means parents have the chance to plan ahead and secure an unforgettable March Break at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse! Spaces fill up quickly, so don't delay and register today.
We will take advantage of whatever the weather provides for us this March Break. We will skate if we can, snowshoe, cross-country ski, sled and build snow forts. With outdoor adventures aplenty, it's sure to be oodles of fun!
| | | Events Around Old Ottawa East | | Old Ottawa East Community Association (OOECA) 2025 AGM | | | | Join the OOECA board members and guests for the OOECA's 2025 Annual General Meeting, with a social gathering of OOE community members following AGM adjournment. The meeting will take place on Tuesday Nov 18 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm and can be attended both in-person at Old Town Hall (61 Main Street) and online. Find the meeting details here. | | Plus, the OOECA's 2025 fall membership drive is live right now! Visit their membership webpage to learn about easy ways to become a member and how your household's $5 yearly membership fee supports community activities and advocacy. There will be an opportunity to register for membership before the AGM proceedings, from 6:30pm - 7:00pm on Nov 18. | |
The Mainstreeter's November 2025 Newsletter
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The Mainstreeter's November 2025 Newsletter featured an exciting sneak peek at the upcoming December 2025 print issue, as well as some great holiday gift inspiration in the form of their new puzzles and mug, featuring artwork from beloved Old Ottawa East artists.
It also featured an open invitation for The Mainstreeter's 40th Anniversary Open House and Volunteer Appreciation Party on Saturday Nov 15, from 12:00pm - 3:00pm at The Atelier of Saint-Paul University (95 Clegg). All are welcome, no RSVP needed.
Read the November 2025 newsletter online and sign up to receive future newsletters right to your inbox at: mainstreeter.ca
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Support Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
with Heartbreaker's Pizza
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Sandy Hill Community Health Centre (SHCHC) is the recipient of Heartbreaker's Pizza Chef Pie donation initiative this November.
A portion of every Chef Pie sold this month will be donated to support their work providing compassionate, barrier-free care to people in the community who are marginalized, unhoused or facing complex health and social challenges. Enjoy a delicious pizza and give to the SHCHC at the same time!
The Chef's Pie for November features eggplant parm with vodka sauce, aged mozzarella, ricotta, basil, garlic oil, grana padano and pecorino. 6 slices for $22 or 8 slices for $32. Get your hands on this delicious pizza by making a reservation or ordering takeaway at: www.heartbreakerspizza.com
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The Help Santa Toy Parade is back for its 56th year, on Saturday November 22 at 11:00am!
The parade will take a new route this year, starting on Queen Elizabeth Driveway near the Cartier Drill Hall, proceeding south on Queen Elizabeth Driveway and ending at Lansdowne Park. They will be collecting donations in the form of new, unwrapped toys, cash and "tap" donations as a cashless option. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will also be collected at all Ottawa fire stations until Christmas.
More details at: toyparade.ca
| Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne | |
Step in the holiday spirit at Ottawa's jolliest farmer's market! A Special Night Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lansdowne on Friday Nov 21 from 5 - 9pm will precede the Christmas Market on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 4pm from Nov 22 through to Dec 21.
Read more details at: ottawafarmersmarket.ca/christmas-market
| 2026 Draft Budget Consultation | Residents of Old Ottawa East have the chance to provide feedback to the 2026 Draft Budget by attending an in-person consultation session on Tuesday November 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, Ellwood Hall (1265 Walkley Road). Councillors from Wards 10, 16, and 18 will be there along with Councillor Shawn Menard. Details here. | | Ottawa Public Library: Sunnyside Branch Events | |
November Carleton Science Café
| | Explore science through one of Carleton University's popular Science Cafés on Wednesday November 19 at 6:30pm. The November topic is: Unraveling the Secrets of Two of Ontario's Most Enigmatic Megafishes. Find more information and registration here. | | | | |
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