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Keep an eye out for these exciting upcoming events hosted by the COA

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Annual General Meeting

Thursday, June 19th, 2025 | 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Rideau Community Hub | 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Cafeteria

Former Rideau High School

The Council on Aging of Ottawa invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our work over the past year, hear from our leadership, and connect with others who care about the wellbeing of older adults in our community.

All are welcomed to attend but only members can vote. A light lunch will be served.

Planning in Advance - A Gift to Those Who Matter Most

Monday, June 9th, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Rideau Community Hub | 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Room 235

Former Rideau High School

​​This presentation on Advance Care Planning, Wills and Powers of Attorney will provide participants with valuable information on making informed decisions about their future health care and personal affairs. We will cover the importance of documenting wishes for medical treatment, appointing substitute decision-makers and ensuring that legal documents like wills and powers of attorney are in place and up to date. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these tools work together to protect their rights and wishes, reduce stress for loved ones and promote peace of mind. 

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​Presenters:

• Marlene Morrow, End of Life Doula. Marlene assists people to prepare for important end of life decisions. 
• Marc Ouimet-McPherson, bilingual lawyer. Marc serves the Ottawa-Rockland-Hawkesbury corridor in Real Estate, Business Law and Wills & Estates. 

The Science of Osteoarthritis and Managing Joint Health

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Online

​​​​Joint health is essential for staying active and pain-free as we age. This session explores the science behind osteoarthritis, how it develops, and how it differs from other joint conditions like ​rheumatoid arthritis. ​ ​

Dr. Gupta will discuss common joint issues, their causes, and risk factors, helping you understand how ​to protect and care for your joints. Learn evidence-based strategies to reduce pain, improve ​mobility, and support joint health, including targeted exercises, joint-friendly nutrition, and ​lifestyle adjustments. Gain expert-backed insights to keep your joints strong and flexible for ​years to come.

Approaches for Well-Being and Practical Session on How to Read Food Labels

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Online

​This comprehensive session will focus on the vital role gut health plays in overall well-being, ​exploring the latest scientific insights into the digestive system. You’ll learn about the gut-brain ​axis and how a healthy gut can impact mood, immunity, and cognitive function.

Dr. Gupta will discuss ​the importance of probiotics and prebiotics in supporting gut flora, as well as the benefits of ​dietary soluble and insoluble fibers for digestion and long-term health.

​In the practical part of the session, you’ll gain hands-on experience learning how to read food ​labels, helping you make informed decisions about the ingredients that promote gut health.

Nurturing Resiliency and Mental Wellness

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Rideau Community Hub | 815 St. Laurent Blvd. | Room 235

Former Rideau High School

​Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness. 

NOTE: Join us at the following events where the COA will be present—don’t forget to stop and say hello!

For more event details or how to register, please check with the organization listed as the event host.

Re-Designing Long-Term Care For a Day Well Lived

CARP - Canadian Association of Retired Persons

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Online

Mark and Sharon will describe the development, background, and progress to date of Providence Living’s new long term care home on Vancouver Island which was inspired by dementia village concepts pioneered in the Netherlands and opened in July 2024.

Additionally, they will outline how the transition from a traditional institutional long term care approach to a social-relational model of care is being achieved. Early successes and challenges will be described along with early evaluation learnings that are informing the next four homes that Providence Living are building in Vancouver and northern British Columbia.

NOTE: The Community Events listed in the Newsletter are provided as an information service by the COA. We are sharing this information on behalf of other community organizations.

For more event details or how to register, please check with the organization listed as the event host.

NOTE: The Community Events listed in the Newsletter are provided as an information service by the COA. We are sharing this information on behalf of other community organizations.

For more event details or how to register, please check with the organization listed as the event host.

Overview of Ontario Health at Home

National Association of Federal Retirees

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 | 10 to 11 a.m. | Online

Join this presentation and gain a general understanding of Ontario Health atHome: how they help patients and families, who is eligible for their services, overview of care coordination as well as understanding the services they provide.

Mayor's Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors

City of Ottawa

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 | 8 to 10 a.m.

Ottawa Conference and Events Centre | 200 Coventry Rd.

The sponsored event with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, includes breakfast, as well as door prizes and live entertainment. Please note that there is no reserved seating, and tickets are required for entry and to claim door prizes.

Q & A Session

Ottawa PC User's Group

Wednesdays until June 25th, 2025 | 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Online

The Ottawa PC Users’ Group will be hosting their weekly Q&A session through video conference. This open forum helps fulfill our motto “Users helping users”.

Coffee, Company, and Conversation

St Mark's Anglican Church

Every Thursday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 1606 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa

This get-together enables senior community residents and friends of all faiths and persuasions to meet, share, and enjoy each others’ company.  The weekly coffee mornings vary in featuring fun activities, music, and/or speakers. as well as coffee, teas and homemade baking.

Check out for following community events from friends of the COA

Fill in the Community Events Submission Form and hit "submit".

Please note: All submissions must have either a URL link or a poster attached.

Commitment: As a bilingual organization, COA makes every effort to provide complete and well-written information available in both official languages. The information coming from third parties may not be bilingual but is shared in both languages when available.