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HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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NEW! Outdoor Winter Adventures
Thursdays, February 2 to February 23, from 12:30pm-2:30pm (1520 Caldwell Ave, Carlington Recreation Centre)
There are lots of fun ways to get active outdoors during the winter! Have you ever tried snowshoeing? Cross-country skiing? Try a new winter activity or practice your skills. We provide the equipment. Free and all are welcome. Click here to view poster.
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Community
Caldwell Community Luncheon
TODAY! January 26 from 12:30-1:30pm (1465 Caldwell Ave, Room 102)
The winter months can be isolating, but there is no better time than today to get out and meet your neighbours! Mingle and connect with friends or make new ones! Everyone welcome. Click here to view poster.
January Dinner: Caldwell Community Chaplaincy
Sunday, January 29 from 5pm-6pm (Caldwell Family Centre)
Grab a dinner meal to go from the Caldwell Family Centre, organized by the Carlington Community Chaplaincy. For more information contact the Chaplaincy staff at 613-728-9933. Click here to view poster.
Westboro Community Kitchen
Monday, January 30 from 5:30pm-7pm (29 Van Lang Pvt)
Have you ever tried our delicious and nutritious meals? Join us at the Fieldhouse for a dinner, get to know your neighbours, make new friends, or grab a meal to-go. Free and everyone is welcome. First-come, first-serve. Vegetarian and halal options available. Click here to view poster.
Self-Care Workshop: Reflecting on our social ties: nurturing our relationships
Tuesday, January 31 from 4pm-5pm (online)
Selfcare workshops are back! Join us as we explore how to strengthen our social bonds and learn how to challenge ourselves in strengthening relationships and building new ones. Everyone welcome in this interactive and engaging webinar, with a free gift for all participants! Click here to view poster.
NEW! Outdoor Winter Adventures
Thursdays, February 2 to February 23, from 12:30pm-2:30pm (1520 Caldwell Ave, Carlington Recreation Centre)
There are lots of fun ways to get active outdoors during the winter! Have you ever tried snowshoeing? Cross-country skiing? Try a new winter activity or practice your skills. We provide the equipment. Free and all are welcome. Click here to view poster.
Free Skating at Alexander CC Rink
Family Skate: Saturdays from 9am-10am (960 Silver St)
Senior Skate: Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm (960 Silver St)
Come over to the Alexander Community Centre's outdoor rink for free skating time. Don't have skates? That's okay! Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library (OOGL) can lend free skates in various sizes. Click here to visit their website or email oogl.librarycoordinator@gmail.com.
Creating the Change We Want Free Training
Build a better and more connected community with this free in-person training. Topics include nurturing leadership, building positive relationships, valuing diversity, engaging residents, and effective advocacy. Click here to view poster. For more information contact Helen at 613-722-4000 ext. 244.
Ottawa Mission Food Truck
2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 3-4pm (1180 Shillington Ave)
Every Friday from 10:30am-11:30am (29 Van Lang Private)
Free hot meal, freshly prepared by the Ottawa Mission Food Truck. Vegetarian options will also be available. Click here to view Shillington poster. Click here to view Van Lang poster.
Ottawa Public Library: Bookmobile
Tuesdays from 3pm-4:30pm (1520 Caldwell Avenue)
Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm (29 Van Lang Private)
Wednesdays from 2:15pm-3pm (960 Silver Street)
No appointment is needed to return items or pick up holds at the Bookmobile. Offering a small collection at all stops too! Click here for more information.
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Parent & Child
EarlyON Playgroups and Programs
In-person playgroups at 900 Merivale Rd and various community locations! Workshops, Parenting Support programs, One on One consults about your child's development, community resources: Just Ask Us! Email us to register for a playgroup, parenting program, or to get more information. Please subscribe to the EarlyON newsletter for updates and details. Click here to view the January program calendar.
Attachment Based School Readiness Workshop Series
Tuesday, January 31 from 1pm-2pm (online)
Next topic: "Everyday Math Concepts"
Get your child ready for school success! Join our EarlyON team to learn more about early literacy, toilet training, building independence, and more. Click here to view poster. Click here to register for the workshop series.
Supporting Neighbourhood Caregivers Training - Arabic Sessions
Mondays, January 16 to March 13, from 1pm-2:30pm (online)
Are you interested in opening a home day care? Register today for these free online training sessions, certificate provided. Topics include home childcare business, children stress, Child Care Guidance, home safety, nutrition, behaviour management, and more! Click here to view poster.
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program
Tuesdays, January 17 to February 21, from 1:30pm-3:30pm (900 Merivale Road)
A six-week parenting program to meet other parents with young children (ages 0-5), share questions or concerns, learn about child development, safety, health and behaviour, discover ways of positive parenting, and much more. Childcare provided for young children aged 0-5 years. Click here to view poster.
Snack & Chat
4th Thursday of the month, from 1pm-2:30pm - Zoom Registration
Health and parenting program for women interested in learning about parenting, health issues, nutrition. For more information call Rana at 613-722-4000 ext. 246. Offered in English. Click here to view poster.
Twins & More
Tuesdays from 9:30am-11am - Zoom Registration
Join other parents of multiples in the first 12 weeks via our free online sessions with professional Lactation Consultant. Online only (offered in English.) Click here to read consent to participate in online live program.
Buns in the Oven
Wednesdays from 11am-12pm - Zoom Registration
A friendly prenatal support program for those who are pregnant and are interested in learning about pregnancy and nutrition. Featuring connections to a lactation consultant. Click here to view poster.
Q&A with a Lactation Consultant
Thursdays from 2-3pm - Zoom Registration
Join Carlington CHC's Lactation Consultant Janice over Zoom to ask your questions about breastfeeding, navigating the first 4-6 weeks, and connect with other parents. Click here to view poster, and click here to read consent to participate in online live program.
Pregnant in Ottawa - Live Online Prenatal Classes
Ongoing - Request to join the Facebook group
From the moment you know you are pregnant until 6 months after your baby is born, we will have the information and support you need, when you need it most. Click here to view poster.
Ottawa Prenatal, Breastfeeding and Parent Support Program
Ongoing - Request to join the Facebook group
Join other families in Ottawa for ongoing support throughout your entire pregnancy, and post-partum. Join the monthly session that best fits where you are in your pregnancy. Learn what you need to know, when you need to know it. Click here to view poster.
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Attachment Based School Readiness Workshop Series
Next date: Tuesday, January 31 from 1pm-2pm (online)
Next topic: "Everyday Math Concepts"
Get your child ready for school success! Join our EarlyON team to learn more about early literacy, toilet training, building independence, and more. Click here to view poster. Click here to register for the workshop series.
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Youth & Teens
Carlington Recreation Centre (Gym) - Winter Program Schedule 2023
Weekly, various times (1520 Caldwell Avenue)
New programs and fun activities are happening at the Carlington Gym this winter! Featuring soccer, basketball, dancing, games and cards, art sessions, homework help, school support, and much more! Click here to view the weekly program calendar. Click here to view program descriptions. For more information call 613-798-8920.
After School Program
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Join us after school for homework help, sports, snacks and more! A mix of academic, social, and physical activities for students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. Free and registration required. Click here to view poster.
After the Bell
Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm-6pm (29 Van Lang, Fieldhouse)
We're back for another school semester! Join us after school for homework help, sports, snacks and more! A mix of academic, social, and physical activities for students aged 8 to 12. Free and registration required. Click here to view poster.
Redblacks Youth Mentorship Program
A free opportunity to bond with a pro athlete through the Ottawa Redblacks and Youth Mentorship Program (for youth ages 14-18). Receive one-on-one individual mentoring by dedicated athletes, focusing on building supportive relationships between athletes and high school youth. Click here to view poster, or for more information, email Natasha or call 613-722-4000 ext. 322.
SWAG (Students Will All Graduate)
SWAG (Students Will All Graduate) is offered by a team of Youth Workers, Ontario Certified Teachers and Volunteers 4 days a week throughout the school year and summer. The program provides credit based academic support, social recreation programming, mentoring and relationship building, and skill based leadership programming. Click here to view poster.
Carlington Youth Drop-In
Tuesdays from 6-8pm on Instagram and in-person at Bellevue Community Centre (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Carlington CHC offers this program online and in-person. Drop-In to youth ages 12 to 18, with weekly fun activities. For more info, email Jenny.
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Snow Moles 2023
You are invited to ensure healthy, accessible, and safe winter walking conditions in Ottawa, by becoming a SNOW MOLE and completing a Winter Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Questionnaire. Your answers will be part of a 2023 Winter Walking in Ottawa: Snow Mole Report shared with the City of Ottawa for a better understanding of the safety of winter walking in Ottawa. Nordic walking poles available to assist with walking safety.
Click here for more information or call Hilary at 613-722-4000 ext. 204.
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Seniors
Seniors Chair Exercises
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 1:00-1:40pm (in-person at 900 Merivale and online - Zoom)
In partnership with Family Physio, offering free chair exercises for older adults to increase mobility and build strength and balance. Designed for all skill levels, everyone welcome! Click here to view poster.
Brain Bingo!
Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Join us Tuesday afternoons for non-competitive fun of Bingo, social time, and trivia! Bring a friend or make new friends, free to join, all seniors welcome. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate provided. Click here to view poster.
Snow Moles 2023
You are invited to ensure healthy, accessible, and safe winter walking conditions in Ottawa, by becoming a SNOW MOLE and completing a Winter Walkability and Pedestrian Safety Questionnaire. Your answers will be part of a 2023 Winter Walking in Ottawa: Snow Mole Report shared with the City of Ottawa for a better understanding of the safety of winter walking in Ottawa. Nordic walking poles available to assist with walking safety. Click here for more information or call Hilary at 613-722-4000 ext. 204.
Assisted Living Services for High Risk Seniors
This program provides community-based health care to help eligible seniors living in the Ottawa West catchment area who are hospitalized, or at high risk of hospitalization, successfully return, or safely remain, in their own home. Click here for more information or contact Ottawa West Community Support at (613) 728-6016.
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Health Services
Free Dental Screenings
First Thursday of the month, from 10:30am-4pm (1475 Caldwell Ave) Next date: February 2nd
Ottawa Public Health is offering free dental screenings for all ages, no appointment needed. First come, first serve basis. Including Healthy Smiles Ontario and Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan enrollments. Click here to view poster.
Ottawa Mobile Health Unit - Caldwell
Mondays, bi-weekly from 9am-12pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
The Ottawa Health Mobile Unit will be rolling into the Caldwell neighbourhood, providing medical services for substance use disorders and infectious disease. Staffed by physicians, physician assistants, counsellors and peer workers. Click here to view poster.
Neighbourhood Health & Wellness Hub
Thursdays, from 10:30am-4:30pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Featuring COVID-19, flu vaccines and routine vaccines for all eligible ages. The 2nd Thursday of each month includes mental health, addictions and substance use health support. All are welcome. Click here to view poster.
Where to seek care for sick children
CHEO created a helpful factsheet for families with sick children seeking care, click here. Additional important information for parents and caregivers: RSV Factsheet, click here. RSV, Influenza and COVID-19 - Reducing the risk of respiratory viruses, click here. Children and COVID-19 vaccines, click here. Cough and cold resources and support, click here.
Telehealth Ontario
Telehealth Ontario is a free service provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that allows residents to speak to a Registered Nurse any time of the day or night. Offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-866-797-0000.
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Self-Care Workshop: Reflecting on our social ties: nurturing our relationships
Tuesday, January 31 from 4pm-5pm (online)
Selfcare workshops are back! Join us as we explore how to strengthen our social bonds and learn how to challenge ourselves in strengthening relationships and building new ones. Everyone welcome in this interactive and engaging webinar, with a free gift for all participants! Click here to view poster.
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Mental Health & Addiction
Carlington CHC Crisis Intake
Mondays-Fridays, from 1pm-4pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Intake Counsellor offers immediate help with personal crisis and support with food security, referrals and practical assistance. Access to our emergency food cupboard provided to those within our service area. Walk-in or by appointment. Call 613-722-4000 ext. 260 for more information.
Women in the Wild
Wednesdays, bi-weekly, from 1-3pm (various locations)
Join our support group as we explore the outdoors! Activities include forest therapy walks, photography, sketching in nature, hiking, and more! Various locations throughout Ottawa and Gatineau. Transportation from Carlington CHC is provided. Click here to view poster.
Coping: Group Conversation Sessions
Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm (900 Merivale Road)
This supportive group counselling is for community members struggling with substance-use, addictive behaviours, trauma, anxiety and/or depression. Providing a safe and responsive environment for people to learn and share different ways of coping with life's challenges. Registration required. Click here to view poster.
BIPOC Peer Support Self-Care Oasis Group
Fridays from 11am-1pm (online)
The Virtual BIPOC Peer-Support Self-care Oasis group is a Peer Support Group for 18+ women and femme identifying as BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Colour) living with mental health challenges and looking for a place to share and discuss experiences, explore new tools together in a safe environment as a way of empowering and supporting each other. Click here to view poster. Click here for more information.
Neighbourhood Health & Wellness Hub
Thursdays, from 10:30am-4:30pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Featuring COVID-19, flu vaccines and routine vaccines for all eligible ages. 2nd Thursday of each month includes mental health, addictions and substance use health support. All are welcome. Click here to view poster.
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Volunteering Opportunities:
Opportunities in food security, financial literacy, community development, playgroups, special events, and more! Click here to visit our website.
Email volunteering@carlingtonchc.org for more information
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Current employment opportunities:
Registered Nurse. Part-time, permanent. Deadline to apply February 8, 2023
Medical/Main Receptionist. Casual. Deadline to apply January 27, 2023
Early Childhood Educator - ECE (Headstart Program). Full time, permanent
Early Years Program Workers. Casual, relief
Registered Nurses. Casual (Job Inventory)
Volunteering Opportunities:
Click here to access the application form
Become a Member:
Click here to access the application form
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