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OSCA Receives Generous Red Cross Grant for Spring and Summer Virtual Programs
The Old Ottawa South Community Association recently received an important grant from Red Cross Canada's COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations Granting Program for Non-Profits, made possible through funding from the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund led by Employment and Social Development Canada. This grant was awarded to OSCA for the effort made by staff to pivot from in-person programming to free or Pay-What-You-Can based virtual programming for the Spring and Summer sessions. The grant - worth a total of $44,942.88 - is a crucial part of the survival of OSCA, as it allows the association to cover some of the considerable fixed expenses associated with running these programs at no cost to the community, while having to operate on a severely reduced and unsustainable revenue stream. OSCA is extremely grateful to the Red Cross and the Government of Canada for awarding this generous and vital grant. On behalf of OSCA, President Richard Slowikowski wrote a thank-you letter, printed in full below. Friday, 16 October 2020 09:18Tags: osca -
OCSA's AGM is this Tuesday, Oct 20 - Please Register or Sign a Proxy Form
OSCA’s AGM will take place virtually by Zoom on Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 7:30pm. Throughout the meeting, OSCA requires quorum, so we ask that members that have registered for the AGM show up and stay for at least the duration of the business portion of the meeting. If you haven't registered yet, there is still time to do so! Alternatively, if you cannot attend the meeting via Zoom, we ask that you please complete and submit a proxy form by October 18th to allow OSCA to reach and maintain quorum. Full details below.Thursday, 15 October 2020 08:37 -
HalloweeK is coming soon to OSCA!
All Hallow's Eve is fast approaching and we're getting in the festive spirit! From October 23rd to 30th, we'll be hosting a myriad of fun social-distance-appropriate activities, including: The Firehall front porch will be transformed into a spooky backdrop perfect for taking photos of kids in their costumes, starting on October 23rd! Come by day or night to snap some photos, bearing in mind to keep your social distance from others Porch/yard spooktacular decorating contest! Ghoulify your property by October 23rd, snap a photo and e-mail it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All photos will be posted on our Facebook page for the neighbourhood to vote on and the best ones will earn bragging rights (and maybe a small prize....). Be sure to include your address when submitting! A spooktacular door decor workshop to get your home ready for the big night (more details to come) A virtual magic workshop with magician Chris Pilsworth on Thursday, October 29th (more details to come) Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:29 -
Leave the Leaves
Some Alternatives We love our trees. All summer they absorb sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrients from the soil and turn them into new green leaves that shade us on hot days, keep moisture in the air and soil, and harbour a huge number of living organisms. As the days get shorter and cooler, all those leaves will soon become a liability. They can no longer photosynthesize as the temperature drops, but they still lose water, especially when it’s windy. No problem. Deciduous trees in our part of the world have adapted to winter by sending some of the nutrients from their leaves back down into the roots for storage. That’s why they turn colour, by the way – chlorophyll components break down, revealing the previously masked oranges, yellows, and reds of other chemicals. Sunday, 11 October 2020 09:00Tags: environment Brewer Pond -
Green Dreamer Fall Update
Well the autumn leaves are tumbling down and the weather is turning colder both day and night now. Our 15 garden beds, after a summer of glorious sun and intermittent rain fared very well after a slow, dry start in July. Because of COVID, our volunteer group of eleven dedicated gardeners were delayed in starting this spring because of the City’s restrictions on community ornamental gardening. Green Dreamers took our direction from the City’s Adopt-a-Road Program about the start-up date after lockdown. Saturday, 10 October 2020 08:16
Featured Events
OSCA's 2020 Annual General Meeting
All members of Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) are entitled to register to participate in and vote at the virtual AGM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 commencing at 7:30pm. Registration for the AGM closes on Oct 16, 2020. Membership is free, and is available to all adults who are residents of Old Ottawa South. For full details, please see the 2020 AGM Information Notice.
Community Events
Seniors in Conversation
Join us this week for our discussion on Steps for Better Health, with Dr. Todd Norton. All are welcome to join, see you Tuesday! Find us on Facebook as Reaching Seniors in Old Ottawa South.
Doors Open for Music at Southminster (DOMS)
DOMS is back for a new fall season! This is a live-streaming event; to enjoy DOMS concerts remotely, visit Music at Southminster on Facebook. Oct. 21st: The Power of Fate Special Steinway Feature Concert with Mathieu Gaudet.
Snugging up Older Homes for Winter
Get your home ready for winter! Join the Enviro Crew of Old Ottawa South on Zoom for the second discussion in our fall speaker series. Scott Meyer, Energy Programs Manager with EnviroCentre will discuss the top 10 energy saving measures for older homes, some DIY energy upgrades, and the many benefits of home energy audits. There will be time for your questions and discussion. A Zoom link is available on the EnviroCrew Facebook page.
Seniors Fitness Classes with OPL
Join the Ottawa Public Library's online seniors fitness classes and exercise from the comfort of your home! Every Friday morning at 10am from September 11th through December 18th. Register on the OPL website here.
Doors Open for Music at Southminster (DOMS)
DOMS is back for a new fall season! This is a live-streaming event; to enjoy DOMS concerts remotely, visit Music at Southminster on Facebook. Oct. 28th: Something in Common with piano-man extraordinaire Jeff Rogers.
