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| Township of Osgoode Home Support Program | Serving Osgoode Ward | 613-821-1101 | cpowell@osgoodehomesupport.ca |
Snow Go Assist Pilot Program
Eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow and ice removal costs through the three-year Snow Go Assist Pilot Program. Approved participants may be reimbursed for up to 50 per cent of the cost of snow and ice clearing per event, up to a seasonal maximum of $250. The community support agencies have the ability to limit the funds allocated to participants if the demand is high.
For more information about the Snow Go Program matching service and the Snow Go Assist Pilot Program eligibility criteria and application process, contact one of the participating community support agencies, or visit the Services for Seniors section on ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: (613) 580-2401).
THE GREEN BIN PROGRAM
The City of Ottawa is gearing up to turn the streets green. The Ottawa Green Bin program is a new initiative that will stop organic waste from going to landfill and instead, use it to make compost.
The City has started delivering green bins and kitchen containers to approximately 220,000 households (63 per cent of Ottawa residences) and will continue until December of this year with these deliveries. Pick up of organics will begin January 2010.
The Green Bin program will accept organic materials such as kitchen scraps (vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, bones, dairy products, coffee grounds and filters), yard waste and other organic household materials. It will not accept diapers or plastics of any kind.
The Green Bin program is the latest waste diversion initiative launched by the City. This program will significantly reduce the more than 330,000 tonnes of residential waste that currently goes to landfill each and every year.
Once collected, organic material will be transported to a state-of-the-art, indoor composting facility where it will be converted into nutrient-rich compost ideal for agricultural use.
COYOTE PROBLEMS IN OUR WARD
New reports of Coyotes running throughout our Community are once again being documented. This issue continues to be a frustrating topic, as the Ministry of Natural Resources is aware of our concerns but, to date, has not taken any substantive action.
I attended a Human-Wildlife Conflict Meeting in Aurora on September 16th where I sent a strong message to MNR to take immediate action to resolve the coyote problem in our Community.
Please send any information with regard to coyotes to the following:
| Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources | (donna.cansfield@ontario.ca) |
| Scott Smithers, Ministry of Natural Resources, Kemptville | (scott.smithers@ontario.ca) |
| Lisa MacLeod, MPP | (lisa.macleod@pc.ola.org) |
| Mayor Larry O’Brien | (larry.obrien@ottawa.ca) |
| Derrick Moodie, Rural Affairs Office, City of Ottawa | (derrick.moodie@ottawa.ca) |
| Councillor Doug Thompson, Ward 20 - Osgoode | (doug.thompson@ottawa.ca) |
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Ottawa residents are invited to discuss the challenges facing our community and help shape a long-term vision for the National Capital Region (NCR) during the “Choosing our Future” event week, September 22nd to 26th. “Choosing our Future” is an innovative joint planning initiative of the City of Ottawa, the City of Gatineau and the National Capital Commission whose goal is to integrate concepts of sustainability and resiliency into all facets of regional planning and design.
To register, or for more information about the Choosing our Future initiative or the event week, visit the Choosing our Future website or call 3-1-1 (TTY: (613) 580-2401).
AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE MEETING IN OSGOODE WARD
The Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee will hold their October Meeting in Osgoode Ward. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Osgoode Community Centre Hall.
COMMUNITY NEWS
153rd Metcalfe Fair: WOW!
The 153rd Metcalfe Fair, which runs from October 1st to 4th, is gearing up to be another fabulous fall fair. President Ron Stanley, the Fair Directors and a multitude of volunteers have been preparing the fairgrounds for the past three weeks.
Thursday, October 1st features the Demolition Derby and “Roadhouse” in the Entertainment Centre. Friday is Seniors' Day / City of Ottawa Day, sponsored by our office. There are an amazing number of exciting activities all day, with the Official Opening of the Fair at 7:00 p.m. As usual, Saturday is packed full of agricultural events such as the 4H Steer Show, Antique Tractor Display and the crowd pleasing evening Horse Show. Sunday brings on the Horse Pull, Metcalfe Fair Baby Contest and the ever popular Fashion Show in the Community Centre Hall.
The 2009 Metcalfe Fair sounds so exciting that you may have to attend every day!
3 - Pitch Ball Tournament
The Osgoode Orange 3 Pitch Ball Tournament will be held on October 3rd at McKendry Park in Metcalfe.
Contact Ryan Campbell at (613) 744-4568 for more information.
Osgoode Ward Day at the Winchester Hospital
Tentative plans are in place to hold an “Open House” at the Winchester and District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 18th. Details and the time of the “Open House” for Osgoode Ward Residents will be made public next week.
Osgoode Veterinary Services: 10th Anniversary
Congratulations to Osgoode Veterinary Services who recently celebrated 10 years in the Osgoode Community, serving its clients and patients. Best wishes for continued success!
2nd Annual Murder Mystery in Support of The Waupoos Foundation
The 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Evening, in support of The Waupoos Foundation (www.waupoos.com), is entitled “Silence of the Hams” and is being produced by Big Time Productions. The date is October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Sala San Marco, 215 Preston Street in Ottawa. The cost, including dinner and a silent auction, is $65 per person or $475 for a table of eight.
For tickets, please call (613) 822-2189 or visit waupoos@sympatico.ca.
Scottish Country Dancing
For fun, fitness and friendship, share the music and joy of Scottish Country Dancing. You don't have to be Scottish. You don't have to bring a partner. You don't have to wear a kilt. You don't have to know how to dance. Weekly classes are held Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Osgoode Community Centre. This is social dancing, not the Highland fling.
For more information, contact Penny at (613) 826-2801 or visit www.rscdsottawa.ca.
18th Annual Dinner Cabaret
The Greely Lions and the Greely Players present their 18th Annual Dinner Cabaret at the Greely Community Centre on Saturday October 24th. Cocktails are at 6:00 p.m., dinner by AJ's at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Cabaret Show at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices are as last year, $45.00 per person and are available from Marg van Dusen at (613) 822 -1136.
Sleeping Mat Project
There is a project to crochet the outside milk bags (the coloured / printed ones) into mats for 3rd world people to sleep on. It helps prevent soil borne diseases, ringworm etc. as well as keeping the bags out of our landfills. I have people who crochet these and I would like to try my hand at it as well. It takes about 250 bags to create one mat but they can each save a life. I am asking for people to collect these outer milk bags for me so I can get them to the people who do the crocheting. Please email me at kim1bates@yahoo.ca or call me at (613) 821-3033 if you can collect some and we can arrange to get them to me. Thanks for helping.
Annual Harvest Supper
Our Lady of the Visitation’s Annual Harvest Supper is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th at the Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive. There are 2 sittings; 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner complete with salad, vegetables, dessert and beverage. The cost is $12.00 per person, 6 to 10 years $7.00, 5 & under free.
For ticket information, please call (613) 821-3434 or (613) 526-2366, email olvis@rogers.com or visit www.olvis.ca.
Greetings from O-YA!
Fall is in the air, kids are back to school, and we're starting a whole new season of FUN here at O-YA. There are some changes this season with ages and hours that may affect you. As always, you can check out our website at www.o-ya.ca for details, give us a call, or send an email.
Tween Programming
Instead of 'Junior Fun Fridays' open to all Tweens, our Homework Club will now run on Friday afternoons. Special events on some Fridays will be open to ALL Tweens, so keep your eyes out for emails and on our website for more details.
New Hours for Jr. & Sr. Youth Programming
O-YA's hours, starting this week, are changing a little bit. Our new hours will be:
Jr. Youth (ages 12 - 15): Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday; 2:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sr. Youth (ages 14 - 18): Wednesday & Friday, 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Skating Club Registration
The Metcalfe Skating Club is holding skating registration on September 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at both the Metcalfe Curling Club and the Fred Barrett Arena.
Sewing Classes for Kids!!!
Small classes, individual attention, very creative and lots of fun!! Lessons will be starting soon. If your child is interested and is between the ages of 8 and 18, e-mail me at danchues@rogers.com.
Yoga Classes in Greely
Fall Yoga classes have just begun at 6894 Lakes Park Drive. Happy to report that Tuesday evenings are filled up!
Morning classes began on Wednesday, September 9th from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. running until December 16th. Cost is $150 prepaid and if you bring a friend, your cost is $140. Drop in fee is $15 per class. Please feel free to join as you see fit.
You are invited to take these classes if you want to feel good, tone up, be in the moment and take time for yourself. Call to reserve a spot today. For more information, please contact Georgia Yoga Inc. at (613) 821- 2321, visit www.georgiayogainc.com or email Georgia at georgia@georgiayogainc.com .
Step Dancing Lessons
Step Dancing lessons are being offered on Tuesday evenings at the Metcalfe Lions Den and at the South Gloucester United Church (corner of Albion Road & Rideau Road) beginning mid-September. Students will learn basic footwork and rhythms, develop their skills through games and group activities, and finish the year with a recital. Classes available for all ages.
For more information, contact Karen Warren at (613) 821-3237 or dkwarren@rogers.com.
Meals On Wheels
Do you know a senior having problems making their meals? Do you know a senior that has had an operation and needs help with meals? Let the Meals on Wheels Program through Osgoode Home Support help you!
Meals on Wheels offers hot noon meals delivered to your home Monday to Friday. We also have frozen dinner entrées to thaw and enjoy any time and they are delivered every 2nd week. All Meals are only $4.50 each and will help keep seniors in their homes a little longer. Each meal will have soup, an entrée and dessert. Even diabetic meals are available for your convenience! All meals are delivered by Home Support Volunteers from our area for free. This is one of many Home Support Programs run in our area.
For more information, just call your Osgoode Ward Home Support at (613) 821-1101, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Metcalfe District Ringette Registration
The Metcalfe District Ringette Association (MDRA) is still accepting registration for “Bunnies” level players. The “Bunnies” Learn-to-Skate Program is for children who are 4 years old by September 1st, 2009 up to and including 6 year olds.
For more information, please contact the Bunnies Coordinator, Grant Hornsby at bunnies@mdra.ca.
Live & Learn Resource Centre News
Upcoming Workshops
-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 Schoo
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 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.
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.
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.
This 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 UR link: www.manotick.net/cityrecreation. For more information on area programs and services, please contact (613) 580-2424 ext. 30135.
Citywide Recreation Guides are avilable at the Client Services Centre or online at www.ottawa.ca.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS
Rural Health Programs – Osgoode Ward
September – December 2009
For more information or to register for programs, call Barbara O’Brien-Litten, Public Health Nurse, (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 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. There is no screening test so health care providers must rely on the vague whispering symptoms of a diagnosis. There is a high survival rate if diagnosed early. The survival rate drops dramatically if diagnosed later. Come learn about the signs and symptoms, risks and preventive factors of ovarian cancer.
Wednesday, September 30th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Client Service Centre,
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Please RSVP to (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 by September 28th.
There is 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 symptoms, screening tests, and treatment options.
Wednesday, October 21st 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Client Service Centre
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Please RSVP to (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 by October 19th . (Minimum number of participants required for presentation.)
There is 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 nutrition, 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 is required at (613) 596-5626 ext. 255 to ensure adequate supplies.
There is 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 external 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
1448 Meadow Drive, Greely
Registration required. Register on line at www.ottawa.ca/cpr or call (613) 580-2424 ext. 32434.
Visit www.ottawa.ca for a list of all the courses available throughout the city.
There is no cost for this workshop
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Protect you and your family from the flu. Get the vaccine not the flu. While you are at the vaccine clinic, visit the health resource table to obtain more health promotion information. Check www.ottawa.ca for dates and locations of all the clinics.
This is not the H1N1 vaccine.
Times / locations of clinics to be announced later.
Well Water Sample Collection
Proper and regular testing is the only way to know if your water is safe. Sample bottles can be picked up during working hours and then dropped off during the indicated dates and times at these community partners. Samples must be collected in Ministry of Health sample bottles and returned by the collection date within 24 hours of the sample being taken. Samples should be refrigerated until ready to be dropped off.
Sunday, October 18th 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Vernon Variety
8717 Bank Street, Vernon
Sunday, October 18th 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Osgoode Foodland
5669 Main Street, Osgoode
Tuesday, October 27th 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
MacKinnon’s Foodland
1347 Meadow Drive, Greely
Tuesday, October 27th 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Variety
8196 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Aging Well Theatre
The Aging Well Theatre is an interactive senior theatre group that performs humorous skits and songs on various health topics and other issues of importance to seniors. We all have to age so why not age well. The Aging Well Theatre performs at various Friendship Clubs and Diners Programs throughout the rural areas.
For more information, please call the public health nurse.
There is no cost for this event.
WinterWalk 2009 / 2010 – The 2010 Olympic Torch Run
Join us as we virtually travel the route of the 2010 Olympic Torch Run as it passes through Ontario. Keep track of your total monthly minutes of physical activity and contribute them to the total “kilometers walked” by Osgoode Ward Residents. All activity and steps count including planned exercise and household chores.
(20 minutes – 1 km) (1250 pedometer steps – 1 km)
December 1st to April 30th, 2010
Join anytime. Report your “kilometers walked” to your Public Health Nurse anytime up to April 30th. Include all activity, whenever and wherever you are physically active: at home or at the office, indoors and outdoors, doing chores or having fun.
There is no cost for this event.
Greely Walking Club
An indoor walking club that runs from October to May / June.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Greely Community Centre
1448 Meadow Drive, Greely
There is no cost for this event.
Osgoode Walking Club
An indoor walking club that runs from September to May / June.
Mondays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Osgoode Community Centre
5560 Main Street, Osgoode
There is no cost for this event
Vernon Walking Club
An indoor walking club that runs year around.
Monday and Thursdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Vernon Community Centre
7950 Lawrence Street, Vernon
There is no cost for this event.
Help Prevent the Spread of Germs
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm, not your hand.
- Wash your hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer.
- Stay at home if you are sick.
Visit www.ottawa.ca for more information about the H1N1 and about seasonal influenza.
COMMUNITY POLICING NEWS FROM CONSTABLE FINNISS
Let's continue to report and make those calls.
| (613) 236-1222 ext. 7300 | Call Centre to report vandalism, theft from vehicles |
| 9-1-1 | Crime in Progress/life threatening |
| (613) 230-6211 | Dispatcher all other emergencies |
| (613) 236-1222 ext. 3700 | Leitrim Information Desk |
| (613) 236-1222 ext. 3787 | Cst. Jennifer Finniss / finnissj@ottawapolice.ca |
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