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



Smart Aging Core Program (8-weeks)

Thursdays starting January 23th through March th, 2025

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Online

The overall objective of the Smart Aging course is to better equip individuals to navigate life transitions in senior years. Each week, participants will take an active role in preparing for these transitions by assigning themselves homework on the topic presented. 

Register for Smart Aging Core Program



Aging in Place with Services and Supports

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in continuing to live independently with services and supports. This will include an overview of common needs, available options, and financial considerations.

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Navigating In and Out of the Hospital

Friday, March 14th, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Participants will determine how to prepare for, navigate through, and return home from both a planned and unplanned hospital admission. Discussion will include powers of attorney, reducing the risk of readmission, as well as recovery and convalescence.

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Winter Walking Community Audits

A Snow Moles Campaign

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. | Vanier

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. | Centretown

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. | Kinburn

What will the Snow Moles do this Winter 2025? Instead of the same old same old, we are shaking things up! Join the Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee for the three Winter Walking Community Audits to promote safe and accessible winter walking for all ages.



Come and enjoy a short 15-minute winter walk and observe what’s around us, as well as the snow and ice underfoot. We will complete a community audit report and share it with the city before the summer. 

Register for Vanier Walking Audit 
Register for Centretown Walking Audit
Register for Kinburn Walking Audit



NOTE: The Community Events listed in the INFO-FLASH 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.



Gordon's Downsizing & Estate Services Ltd.

Death Inevitable, Legacy Optional

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Online

This webinar explores how traditional estate planning strategies may differ in urgent situations and highlights a few critical steps to ensure your legacy is managed effectively. Learn how to prioritize what truly matters in your final planning stages and make meaningful decisions with the time you have.

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Perley Health Community of Care

Veteran's Well-being: Aging in Place and Health Equity

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Online

Register now for the Perley Health Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™ January webinar presented by Annie Robitaille, PhD and Maiura Muralitharan, MPH

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The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Supporting Caregiving Awareness, Learning & Empowerment (SCALE) Program

Tuesdays starting February 4th through March 25th, 2025

12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Online

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs.

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Nourishing Care: The Role of Nutrition in Caregiving

Thursday, February 27th, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Online

Providing good nutrition as caregivers can be a significant challenge. Balancing your own dietary needs with those of the person you are caring for can become increasingly difficult as we age.

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Ottawa PC User's Group

Q&A Session

Wednesdays until March 26th, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. 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”.

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Monthly Meeting - How to buy a PC

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Online

With the thousands of hardware combinations from dozens of manufacturers, how do you sort out all the differences? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will help you find the right PC…for YOUR needs.

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St Mark's Anglican Church

Coffee, Company, and Conversation

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.

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St. John's Anglican Church Kanata North

Monthly "Lunch Bunch"

Monday, Februay 3rd, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. John's Anglican Church | 325 Sandhill Road

From September-June, St. John’s Anglican church at 325 Sandhill Road hosts a “Lunch Bunch” program for seniors on the first Monday of every month! It includes a soup and sandwich lunch, dessert, and entertainment.

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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.


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