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| Tuesday | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Regular Playgroup |
| Wednesday | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Lullababies |
| Thursday | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Regular Playgroup |
Please note:
Wednesday and Friday playgroups from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Osgoode will resume September 9th and 11th.
Are You a Childcare Provider in Your Own Home? or Are You a Nanny Providing Care?
Are you a childcare provider in your own home? Are you a nanny providing care? The Live & Learn Resource Centre invites you to meet fellow providers at the Centre every Monday morning. Arrange your playgroup to meet at the L & L Resource Centre. We'll provide the craft supplies, the space and resources. Bring a craft idea or use ours. Share childcare tips and issues with other caregivers.
Upcoming Workshops
-First Words at O-YA in Osgoode on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m.
-Knitting every second Thursday evening of the month at Live & Learn Resource Centre
-Watch for information on Mrs. Dixon's Book Club get togethers.
-Ready to Learn will be offered again starting late October.
Metcalfe Co-operative Nursery School
Looking for a half-day morning drop-off program for your toddler or preschooler that offers lots of fun and learning in a nurturing environment? Then, check out the Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School!! Space is available in both the toddler and preschool programs. We will be at the Metcalfe Fair October 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Stop by our booth.
For more information, please call (613) 821-3196 or visit www.mcnskids.org.
Metcalfe Home Daycare Agency
Childcare subsidies are available. Please connect with our main office at (613) 821-2899.
Child Care Connection will meet at the Live & Learn Resource Centre from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on September 8th, October 13th and November 10th. If you need care for your children, come and learn about your options.
Storytime at Vernon Library
We will again be having Storytime at our Vernon Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It will be held Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. starting Friday, September 25th. It will last about 1/2 hour or so and some days may involve a craft or two. Please help spread the word to anyone with kids. We'd like to have a good turnout each week so we don't lose it again. Many thanks to our Librarian, Donna, for her work in getting this service back for us.
Trinity Bible Church
You are invited to take one of the exciting up-coming short courses at Trinity Bible Church near Osgoode:
-Financial Peace which helps families to get out of debt and to handle money in a life giving way
-Grace Based Parenting Course by Dr. Tim Kimmel
-Parenting Course on Discipline by Dr. James Dobson
-The Alpha Course on exploring the meaning to life and God’s love
For more information or to pre-register, contact keithmonica@rogers.com.
Metcalfe Curling Club Registration
Our 2009 / 2010 Registration Night is Friday, September 11th, 2009 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Metcalfe Curling Club, 2793 8th Line Road, Metcalfe. Come enjoy our wine & cheese party on the Friday night. Renew old friendships and make some new ones. New curlers are always welcome so if you know someone who wants to try this great game, please invite him or her.
If you can't make it out, check our website www.metcalfe.ovca.com under Registration. If you miss Friday night, you can also register Saturday morning, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. We hope you will sign up for another fun year at the Metcalfe Curling Club.
Just Kiddin’ Theatre Fall Registration Underway with Expanded Program
This year’s drama program for kids will run November - March (before March Break). This year’s show will be “James Blond Gets Smart”, a comedy that pays homage to the spies from the original shows. In addition to our classic program for kids age 9 - 13, we are introducing Stagecraft, an actors’ ensemble for youth 13+ who will take their original show on the road!
For information and to register, visit www.justkiddintheatre.com. Space is limited.
Village Voices Women's Choir
The Village Voices Women's Choir welcomes new members for singing and friendship. Registration and introduction to the Choir will be held on Tuesday, September 8th and Tuesday, September 15th from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Mother Teresa Catholic School, 1035 Concession Street, Russell. The cost is $95.00. Singing is cheaper than therapy!
For more information, please contact Karen at (613) 822-3012 or visit www.freewebs.com/villagevoices.
“Looking After Yourself as the Caregiver”
Are you caring for a spouse, parent or a friend? Once again this year, we are having a support group with great guest speakers to assist us in our roles as caregivers. We will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month at the Greely Fire Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first in the series will be on Tuesday, September 8th and the guest speaker is Lise Tessier. Lise will speak on “Looking After Yourself as the Caregiver”.
Please RSVP to Osgoode Home Support at (613) 821-1101 or Rideau Community Support Services as a light lunch will be served.
Celebrating Canada's Best
Celebrating Canada's Best is a recognition program for Veterans brought to you by the Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum in conjunction with the Nepean Museum. This program is absolutely free to all Veterans. On behalf of a grateful community, we wish to thank our Veterans for their service and sacrifice. Any Veteran living in, or having resided in, the former Township of Osgoode is eligible to receive a "Poppy Plaque". The plaques are made of sturdy metal and are suitable for outdoor use or to mount on a wall or door.
A Veteran is defined as anyone who has served in the Canadian Forces at any time. In the event of a Veteran's passing, the widow or widower is eligible to receive a plaque. Veterans need only complete a registration form, available from the Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum (7814 Lawrence Street, Vernon) or on-line at the Nepean Museum website http://nepeanmuseum.ca/.
A presentation ceremony will be held at the Lions Den in Metcalfe on September 26th at 2:00 p.m. All Veterans and their families are invited to attend.
his program was created by the Nepean Museum, and has the grateful sponsorship of Scotiabank, your Member of Parliament Pierre Poilievre, and the Royal Canadian Legion.
OSGOODE / RIDEAU RECREATION INFORMATION
Area Program information now available at URL link: www.manotick.net/cityrecreation. For more information on area programs and services, please contact (613) 580-2424 ext. 30235.
Citywide Recreation Guides are available at the Client Services Centre or online at www.ottawa.ca.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS
DIABETES EDUCATION
This Course is for adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
Family Members are welcome to attend.
Tuesdays - September 15th, 22nd, 29th
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa Public Library - Manotick Branch
5499 South Rive
Manotick
For more information and to register please call:
CentreTown Community Health Centre
613.233.6655
An opportunity to learn through discussion, interaction and sharing.
Topics to be covered by a registered nurse and dieticianare:
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What is diabetes?
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Physical actiivity
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Healthy eating
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Foot care
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Blood Glucose (sugar) testing
RURAL HEALTH PROGRAMS - OSGOODE WARD
September - December 2009
For more information or to register to programs, call Barbara O'Brien-Litten, Public Health Nurse at 613.580.6711 x 2617. or email barbara.obrien-litten@ottawa.ca.
Community Office: Lower Level of Metcalfe Client Service Centre
Listen to Whispers
(National Ovarian Cancer Association)
Ovarian Cancer can affect women of any age but most common over age 50. Thre is no screening test so health care providers must rely on the vague whispering symptons for a diagnosis. There is a high survivial rate if diagnosed early. The survivial rate drops dramatically if diagnoses later. Come learn about the signs and symptoms, risks and preventive factors of ovarian cancer.
Wednesday, September 30th 7:00 - 8:00
Metcalfe Client Service Centre
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
RSVP to 613.580.6744 x 26173 by September 28th
No cost for this workshop.
Prostate Cancer
(Prostate Cancer Association)
Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over the age of 50 and it is one of the most common cancers in men. Come learn about the signs and symkptoms, screening tests, and treatment options.
Wednesday, October 21st. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Client Service Centre
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
RSVP to 613.580.6744 x 26173 by October 19th
Minimum number of participants required for presentation.
No cost for this workshop.
Collective Country Cooking Program
(Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre)
Participants together prepare several low cost nutritious meals, enjoy a meal, and divide the leftovers to bring home for future meals while gaining nutirtion, food safety and health information.
Mondays - September 28th, October 26th, November 23rd. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Osgoode Community Centre-Kitchen
5660 Main Street, Osgoode
Registration required at 613.596.5626 x 255 to ensure adequate supplies.
No cost for this workshop.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED
(Ottawa Paramedic Services)
Learn how you can prevent heart disease, recognize the signs of a heart attack, help someone who is choking, how to use an automated extyernal defibrillator (AED) and how to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant.
Saturday, October 24th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Greely Community Centre
Registration Required.
Register on line at www.ottawa.ca/cpr or call 613.580.2424 x 32434.
Visit www.ottawa.ca for a list of all the courses available through the City.
No cost for this workshop
COMMUNITY POLICING NEWS FROM CONSTABLE FINNISS
Hello Residents
Well it has definitely been a busy summer and with the nice weather still upon us things might continue.
There are several issues that I want to mention.
1. The has been a dramatic increase in the number of thefts from vehicles. Myself and other CPC officers did a door to door awareness initiative to inform residents of the potential for theft.
Many of you still leave valuables in your vehicles; GPS's, Ipod's, cell phone, wallet and merchandise. The suspect(s) aren't breaking into the vehicles, they are opening unlocked doors. Even if your vehicle is parked in your laneway please lock your doors. I know it is upseting to think that we have to lock up everything but this is the reality. There are several suspect(s) for these thiefts, but no one has been arrested to date.
2. There has been an increase in the number of Break and Enter specifically in the Metcalfe /Osgoode areas. On the 20 and 21 of August, Myself, the Neighborhood officers and the Break and Enter team worked a special project in both these areas. You might have seen officers on Bikes and several unmark cars. We targeted the parks and local hangout spots. We spoke with many youth/adults and stopped several vehicles. We were extremely successful that night. The youth who is responsible for 4 Break and Enters in Metcalfe was identified and charges were laid, and has since been released and is now living at the YMCA in Ottawa. Another youth who took part in the previous breakand enters was arrested this past weekend after he and another friend committed 2 more. He has been charged with 4 B/E's. He too was released with conditions and is back at home in Metcalfe.
3. At the end of June with the help of several residents, another youth from Osgoode was arrested and charged with several B/E's in both the Metcalfe and Osgoode area. He has since moved and the numbers have dropped dramatically.
4. On the August 20th, we stopped 2 pocket bikes driving recklessly in the area of River Road and Bridge Street. Neither driver had helmets on and one bike was stolen.
5. On the August 21st, we stopped a suspicious vehicle and arrested the driver and 2 passengers. In the vehicle were 2 prohibited weapons and a large quantity of marijuana with a street value of almost $100 000.00 dollars. As of today all 3 persons have been released on conditions and are back in the community.
6. During other interviews and traffic stops several youth were either in possession or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics and some in possession of weapons. These were all local youth from the area and indicated that they were either coming from a friends house where the parents were home or that their parents knew they were using. PLEASE, I beg you!!! If you are aware of this you must stop it!!! As a parent it is your responsibility. Do you realize that you are completely responsible for these youth until they are SOBER! Not just until they get home. If you need support or resources please contact myself or their school. You have no idea how many youth think drugs are legal, or just no big deal..!! By allowing this to continue we are only damaging our Kids and their Future...
Please continue to make those calls,
613-236-1222 X 7300 for a report
613-236-1222 X 7500 for dispatch.
Myself at finnissj@ottawapolice.ca or 613-236-1222 X 3787.
Cst. Jennifer Finniss
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The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.” Plutarch
