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Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News
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NEPEAN & BARRHAVEN
Mondays: Vista Singers - South Ottawa four-part harmony community choir begins the fall season on Monday 13 Sept 2010 at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Dr from 7:30-9:00 pm. Newcomers are welcome and no experience is necessary. For information call Jo at 613-731-0895.
Tuesdays: Chapman Mills Sound Connection, Ladies' Barbershop Chorus. A new chorus is forming and we're gathering new members. For vocal exercise, join us and limber up your vocal cords, it's fun, healthy and invigorating! You are invited to an evening of singing & meeting new friends. Join us in the library of St. Emily School, 500 Chapman Mills Drive, on Tuesdays in March from 7.15 - 8.30 p.m. For information call Stephanie 613 838 2826, williams@xplornet.com
Tuesdays: Afternoons 1 - 4 pm, Grenadier Seniors lounge, Grenadier Apartments, 1129 Meadowlands Drive. Minto residents that are fifty-plus are warmly invited to drop by for coffee and a game of cards, bingo or darts. For more information please call at the lounge 613-228-8243 (only Tuesday afternoons) or Ben 613-224-6293 (anytime).
Tuesdays: The Ottawa Valley Decorative Artists meets on the 1st Tuesday of the Month. The meetings are held at the Nepean Art Centre on Stafford Rd in Nepean from 9a.m. to 3p.m.. Please visit our web site at http://ovda.ca . Visitors are welcome. More information: Cindy 613-836-136
Wednesdays: Join the Belair Ladies Bowling League at the Merivale Bowling Alley at 1 p.m. For more information please call Denise Lamarche 613-828-3646.
Wednesdays: Toastmasters can show you how to speak confidently, listen effectively, think on your feet and learn valuable leadership skills. Nepean Wingtalkers Toastmasters meet every Wednesday at noon at General Burns Community Centre, 86 Argue Dr. Guests always welcome. For more information please visit www.eontartiotm.org/nepeanwingtalkers or call Cathy at 613-422-7602.
Wednesdays: FREE "Women's Fitness Class" at The MET (Metropolitan Bible Church, Prince of Wales & Hunt Club) Wednesday's 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m. Certified Fitness Instructor, 5-min inspirational "Fit Tip". 613-238-8182 for questions.
Thursdays: Want to laugh more and improve your health at the same time? Barrhaven Laughter Club, ages 18-88, Thursdays, 7-8pm. Southpointe Community Centre, 220 Stoneway Dr. Come as you are, no special clothing or mat required. There will be a charge to cover program costs. For more information on health benefits www.laughteryoga.org or 613-823-7002.
Thursdays: What would it take to change the world? At weekly dinner meetings, local individuals participate as a service club with the Nepean Kanata Rotary Club in community and international projects. As a member of Rotary International we bring people together to discuss and support efforts to combat hunger, improve health and education, and fight Polio worldwide. Meetings at the Canadian Legion at 4026 Richmond Rd. Learn more at nepeankanatrotary.com.
Thursday: Context Toastmasters meet at the Bells Corners Legion, 4026 Richmond Road, Nepean at 6:45 p.m. Workshops addressing special speaking skills needs are featured throughout the season. Come and learn to speak, to listen, and to think on your feet.
Saturdays: Monthly dances of the Nepean & District Old Tyme Music and Dancing Association are held on the second Saturday of every month at the Walter Baker Centre, 100 Malvern Dr. Nepean from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Round and Square dancing to old time music provided by local musicians. Come out and enjoy country dances the way they used to be. Contact 613-838-5194 or 613-822-1621.
Sundays and/or Wednesdays: Debtors Anonymous. If you are living in chaos and drama around money, DA is a 12-step program for people with problems with money and debt. For meeting information call 613-216-9008.
OTTAWA & AREA
Aug. 27-28: Plowing Match and Field Day, August 27 & 28, corner of Eagleson & Rushmore Road. All welcome. Rain or shine. Horse/tractor competitive plowing, try plowing yourself, displays, trolley rides, games, BBQ, entertainment. More information www.ottawaplowmen.com, info@ottawaplowmen.com. 613-826-3278. Free on 27th, $2/person on 28th.
Aug. 28: Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition at the Shenkman Art Centre in Orleans. Preliminaries begin at 12 noon, finals at 7 p.m.. Special guests "When Here Meets There" featuring Shane Cook and Troy MacGillivray. Purchase tickets at the Shenkman Theatre box office, or at Capital Ticket Outlets, or online at www.shenkmanarts.ca, or by phone at 613-580-2700, tll free 1-866-752-5231.
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