Virtual programs for young and old
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Second life for take-out containers
The Enviro Crew of Old Ottawa South is collecting single-serving take-out containers for Operation Come Home. This is a chance to reuse plastics that are difficult to recycle. Please make sure containers are clean—no food scraps! Tuesday, 04 August 2020 19:15Tags: environment -
Friday Coffee Conversations
Beginning August 14th, Reaching Seniors In Old Ottawa South (RSOOS) will be implementing a new program: ‘Coffee Conversations’. These will be held bi-weekly on Friday afternoons from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.Tuesday, 04 August 2020 07:13 -
No Re-Opening Yet for the Library
The Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library was scheduled to open in August but due to staffing challenges in the context of COVID-19 the timing of re-opening will be determined at a later date. Saturday, 01 August 2020 13:30 -
Working towards 2020 Fall Programming
Before March, before COVID-19, before the closure of City recreational facilities, and before the closure of The Firehall, OSCA’s Executive Committee met quarterly unless special circumstances demanded otherwise. Once federal, provincial, and municipal governments (in collaboration with public health authorities) ordered an immediate lockdown, OSCA cancelled all programming, including the Firehall Fitness Centre, the Pottery Studio, as well as on-site Board and Committee meetings. Thus began our virtual community lives by Zoom. The Executive now meets weekly - more often when required - and updates the Board of Directors on actions taken and makes recommendations/proposals to the Board.Wednesday, 29 July 2020 12:04Tags: osca board programs -
Virtual Summer Camp Week Aug 4-6: Life in Balance
Our next Virtual Summer Camp is "Life in Balance"! The camp includes activities from Tuesday Aug 4 to Thursday Aug 6. Thursday, 30 July 2020 07:44
Featured Events
Virtual Summer Camps: Eco Warriors!
OSCA is holding virtual camp activities on Zoom all summer long! Join us for some fun & creativity. This week's theme is Eco Warriors! We're making DIY birdfeeders, playing eco challenge bingo, and learning about our environment! Find full details and register online here!
Virtual Summer Camps: Robots & Rockets!
OSCA is holding virtual camp activities on Zoom all summer long! Join us for some fun & creativity. This week's theme is Robots & Rockets! We're making cardboard robots, backyard rockets, and doing LEGO Robotics with Ian! Find full details and register online here!
Balance & Your Body: How Exercise Can Help You Avoid a Fall Workshop 2
As we age our risk of falling increases as does the likelihood that a fall will cause an injury. Before the time of COVID-19, falls were the leading cause of injury, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for seniors in North America, and half of all falls happened in a person's own home. How can we help seniors prevent a fall, maintain their independence, and avoid a hospital visit? Amanda Sterczyk, an independent author and personal trainer, will teach participants about the balance "sweet spot", the complexity of our balance system, and how easy it is to incorporate exercise into their daily lives to improve their balance and prevent falls. Register online here.
Franklin Method Workshop: Love your Muscles & Joints!
Do you really understand muscles and how they work? We generally know we need to strengthen and stretch them – but what does that really mean? Join Rowena to explore basic experiential anatomy, combined with imagery and movement, leading to muscles (and joints!) that can move you efficiently. Register here.
Virtual Summer Camps: Mythical & Magical
OSCA is holding virtual camp activities on Zoom all summer long! Join us for some fun & creativity. This week's theme is Mystical & Magical! We're making DIY wizard wands, tasty potions and more! Find full details and register online here!
Community Events
COVID and Back to School plans: Parents talking to Parents
An informal, multidisciplinary, moderated online panel to discuss COVID and the current “Back to School” procedures/policies/plan. Dr. Doug Manuel, public health doctor and researcher, and parent of kids at Hopewell Ave PS, has offered to answer questions you may have regarding COVID and school. Please register to receive the Zoom meeting link.
Hallowe'en
Dress in your scariest costume and prowl the neighboor looking for loot, candy or otherwise.
