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HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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Kickstart Your Health Free Workshop
Thursday, January 12 from 6pm-8pm (1290 Coldrey - 900 Merivale)
Join Anne-Marie Parent at CarlingtonCHC for a free cooking and nutrition workshop! Featuring a cooking demonstration, along with information on easy and affordable recipes everyone can prepare at home. Click here to view poster and register.
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Community
Kickstart Your Health Free Workshop
Thursday, January 12 from 6pm-8pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Join Anne-Marie Parent in-person at CarlingtonCHC for a free cooking and nutrition workshop! Featuring a cooking demonstration, along with information on easy and affordable recipes everyone can prepare at home. Click here to view poster and register.
Westboro Community Kitchen
Monday, January 16 from 11:30am-1pm (29 Van Lang Private)
The Kitchen is back after the holidays! Enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch meal with your neighbours at the Fieldhouse. Free and everyone is welcome. Vegetarian and halal options and take out is available upon request. Click here to view poster.
Computer Café
Monday to Wednesday from 12:30pm-3:30pm
Thursdays from 9am-12pm (Caldwell Family Centre)
Computers and Internet are expensive but are necessary to our lives as there is no such thing as a phonebook anymore. The Computer Café offers free access to computers, internet, scanning, faxing, and printing. Call 613-728-1800 or click here for more information.
Creative Path Drop-in Art Studio
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10am to 2pm
Mondays & Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm
Looking for a new hobby this year? Join the Carlington Community Chaplaincy at 1465 Caldwell Ave for self-directed, peer supported art sessions. Free for adults aged 16+, some supplies available, no experience needed. Click here to view poster.
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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Westboro Community Kitchen
Monday, January 16 from 11:30am-1pm (29 Van Lang Private)
The Kitchen is back after the holidays! Enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch meal with your neighbours at the Fieldhouse. Free and everyone is welcome. Vegetarian and halal options and take out is available upon request. Click here to view poster.
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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.
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.
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.
Snowsuit Fund
Registration now open! Located at 225 Donald St. Unit 134
Children benefit from playing outside throughout the seasons, including winter. The Snowsuit Fund provides the warmth of new snowsuits for qualifying families with children between the ages of 0-15 years old for only $10 each. Click here to view poster. Click here for more information and registration.
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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.
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Youth & Teens
After School Program
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
We're back for another school year! 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
Returning next week
Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm-6pm (29 Van Lang, Fieldhouse)
We're back for another school year! 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)
Returning next week
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.
STAR Fall Programs
Tuesdays at Van Lang, Wednesdays at Carlington Gym, and Thursdays at Caldwell Family Centre
Christie Lake Kids' Skills Through Arts and Recreation (STAR) programs engage children and youth aged 6-17 in activities that include opportunities to participate in a variety of experiences. Offering after-school programs like art, soccer, cooking and music at various community centres. Click here for days, times and locations.
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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.
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Seniors
Snow Moles: Promote Safe Winter Walking in 2023
Thursday, January 12 from 10am-11am (online)
The Snow Mole Campaign is an Age-Friendly winter project of the Pedestrian Safety & Walkability (PS&W) Sub-committee of the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) of the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA). Become a volunteer! Complete a short online questionnaire and give a clear description of winter walkability in Ottawa and raise awareness of pedestrian safety issues. For more information register for the info session, click here.
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 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.
Personal Shopping
Ottawa West Community Support offers seniors an opportunity to go the Carlingwood Shopping Centre for personal shopping and banking. Clients are picked up and dropped off at home after the shopping trip. A volunteer accompanies the seniors to the mall. A small fee applies. Click here to view all transportation services or call 613-728-6016 for more information.
A Friendly Voice
This telephone friendly visiting line for seniors is designed to provide an option for those who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Volunteers can assist by providing contact information for local services and resources for seniors. Call 613-692-9992 or 1-855-892-9992. Click here to visit the website.
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Free Diabetes Screening and Workshop
Friday, January 20 from 10am-1pm (29 Van Lang Private)
Come to the Fieldhouse for a free diabetes workshop and screening, featuring blood sugar checks for high risk individuals, information about nutrition and physical activity, and more! Don't forget to bring your OHIP card. Click here to view poster.
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Health Services
Free Diabetes Screening
Friday, January 20 from 10am-1pm (29 Van Lang Private)
Come to the Fieldhouse for a free diabetes workshop and screening, featuring blood sugar checks for high risk individuals, information about nutrition and physical activity, and more! Don't forget to bring your OHIP card. Click here to view poster.
Ottawa Mobile Health Unit - Caldwell
Mondays, bi-weekly from 9am-12pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Starting in the new year, 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.
Caldwell Vaccination & Health Hub
Thursdays, from 1pm-7pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Fridays, from 10am-4pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Featuring Employee Social Service (ESS) and Community Social Service (CSSD) special guests!
There is a vaccination hub set up in Caldwell to ask questions, or get access to a vaccine for all eligible ages. Click here to view poster.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Do you have questions about vaccines and booster doses? Consider getting your booster ahead of what may be an active flu and respiratory illness season in our community if you are 18 and over. It is recommended to receive the Bivalent Booster at an interval of at least six months from your previous dose. For more information click here.
Canadian Public Health Association Webinars and Podcasts
CPHA and other national-level public health organizations have partnered with public health researchers and practitioners to present different views and work that is occurring across Canada in the field of infectious disease and climate change. Click here for more information.
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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Ottawa Mobile Health Unit - Caldwell
Mondays, bi-weekly from 9am-12pm (1475 Caldwell Ave)
Starting in the new year, 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.
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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's Support Group (VAW)
Wednesdays, October 26 - January 25, from 9:30am-12pm (900 Merivale Rd)
Support group for women who have experienced abuse by their partner (past or present) Learn about abusive relationships and their impacts, through discussions and activities. Breakfast, financial help for childcare and bus tickets available. Click here to view poster.
Women in the Wild
Cancelled for holidays, returning January 18, 2023
Wednesdays, bi-weekly, from 1-3pm
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.
Self-Esteem Therapy Group
Starting January 6. Fridays, from 1pm-3pm (MHASO)
This free 8-week self-esteem therapy group will help you feel confident about your appearance, intelligence, personality, and your abilities without worrying about what other people think of you. Conquer self-doubt today! Click here to view poster.
SMART Recovery
Daily from 12pm-1pm, with additional times available (online)
Offered with the Mental Health and Addictions Services of Ottawa (MHASO), the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors, including: drug abuse, drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription drug abuse, sexual addiction, and problem addiction to other substances and activities. Free and no referral necessary. Click here for more information.
Neighbourhood Wellness Hub
Wednesdays and Thursdays, various times (Bellevue Community Centre - 1475 Caldwell Ave)
Ottawa Public Health is offering wellness tips, assistance through Counselling Connect, connection to mental and substance use health services through AccessMHA and 1call1click. Click here to view poster.
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