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

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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.

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.

Winter Walking Community Audits

A Snow Moles Campaign

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. 

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.

Aim Fitness

Free-Five Day Healthier New You Fitness Challenge for Adults 50 +

Monday, February 17th through Friday, February 21st, 2025

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. | Online

The new year is a time when many people just like you choose to focus on their health, but often wonder what exercises are best to do for their age-group. We have chosen exercises that are safe for you even if you have Osteoporosis, have a medical condition, or haven’t moved in a while.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Heart Valve Awareness Day

Thursday, February 20th, 2025 | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

University of Ottawa Heart Institute | 40 Ruskin St., Ottawa

Join the University of Ottawa Heart Institute to learn about heart valve disease, care, and treatment options. Hear from University of Ottawa Heart Institute experts and patient partners about their experience with heart valve disease.

Sharing is Caring

Thursday, February 27th, 2025 | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

University of Ottawa Heart Institute | 40 Ruskin St., Ottawa

Join University of Ottawa Heart Institute for an evening of plain-language research presentations. You will learn more about the impact of cardiac rehabilitation research related to physical activity, women’s heart health, smoking cessation, and more.

Volunteer Ottawa

2nd Annual Community Breakfast

Friday, February 21st, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Rideau Hub Cafeteria | 815 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa

Start your day with inspiration and connection at Volunteer Ottawa’s 2nd annual Community Breakfast! We’re inviting people who work in the non-profit space to enjoy a continental breakfast, learn about VO’s programs and services, and connect with other people working to make Ottawa a better place for everyone.  

Kelly Funeral Homes by Arbor Memorial

Grief Support Program

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kelly Funeral Homes Carling Chapel | 2313 Carling, Ottawa

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 | 1 p.m. to p.m.

Kelly Funeral Homes Barrhaven Chapel | 3000 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa

Register for this FREE 6-week Support Program and discover how understanding the grieving process can help you through it.

The Edinburgh

A Positive Approach to Dementia Care

Every Tuesday starting March 4th through April 8th, 2025

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Levante The Edinburgh | 10 Vaughan St., Ottawa

This workshop is for caregivers and family members who are looking to learn strategies and tools to help support their loved one who is living with dementia. It is a six week workshop with hands-on learning from a PAC-certified dementia coach Kerry Durant R.P.N. Participants will also get to connect with others that are going through a similar journey and share their experiences.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

St. John's Anglican Church Kanata North

Monthly "Lunch Bunch"

Monday, March 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.

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.