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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).
OTTAWA GREEN BIN PROGRAM
The City of Ottawa officially kicked off the delivery stage of the Green Bin program, a new recycling initiative that involves collecting residential organic waste and turning it into compost. Over the next three months, green bins will be delivered to the majority of Ottawa households, including residences with individual curb-side garbage pick up and apartments with as many as six units, in urban, sub-urban and rural village areas.
To promote the program, the City of Ottawa is launching an awareness campaign, which includes community liaison officers who will accompany bin delivery across the City, answering residents’ questions about the program. In addition, a comprehensive advertising campaign and the new greenbinottawa.ca website will provide information and updates on delivery. Delivery of all bins will be complete by mid December.
While the green bins and smaller kitchen containers for indoor use are being delivered this fall, collection won’t begin until the new year. At that time, residents will be able to put their food scraps including dairy, meat, bones and oils, food-soiled paper, yard waste and more at the curb for composting.
Unlike some municipal programs, Ottawa’s Green Bin program will not accept plastics of any kind, including diapers. This will ensure the proper composting of materials at the local, indoor processing facility. More information about the composting process can be found in the Green Bin User Guide, delivered inside the green bin or available for download at greenbinottawa.ca.
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 have formally requested the Minister of Natural Resources to intervene in the coyote infestation in Greely.
Please send any information with regard to coyotes to the following:
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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) |
COMMUNITY NEWS
153rd Metcalfe Fair
Fair weather is predicted for next weekend! We are hoping to break the attendance record so call the Metcalfe Fair office at (613) 821-0591 to purchase daily or weekend passes.
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!
Organ Donation - The Gift of Life
Saturday and Sunday at the Metcalfe Fair, volunteers assisting the Kidney Foundation will be handing out green ribbons and providing information on "Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life". In Ontario, 1800 people are on waiting lists for transplant. Stop by my booth to pick up a green ribbon to show your support.
If you would like to volunteer to assist and hand out ribbons at the Fair, please contact Lyn Presley at (613) 692-6125 or email showtimebuddy@rogers.com .
Be Safe: Check Your Smoke Alarm
The City of Ottawa Fire Services has been on the "Smoke Alarm" campaign for well over 5 years. You may be aware of the "Wake Up Ottawa" campaign. This program has fire fighters visiting homes across the City testing, inspecting, and installing smoke alarms. Station 93 in Greely has participated in this program for the past several years and continues to do so. The fire fighters in Greely have attended the bulk of residents in Greely with this education program. The visits inspect for the concerns below. Reminders are always helpful.
Test your smoke alarm
To make sure your smoke alarm is working, you should test it once a month by pushing the test button.
If you think your smoke alarms are more than 10 years old, replace them with new ones.
Change your clock, change your battery
To make sure that the batteries are always fresh, change the battery in your smoke alarm when you change your clock in the spring and fall.
Legal Responsibility
In Ontario, you must have a working smoke alarm outside every sleeping area in your home. It's the law! It is also against the law to disable a smoke alarm.
Osgoode Ward Day! Winchester Hospital
The newly renovated Winchester and District Memorial Hospitalis holding an "Open House" for Osgoode Ward Residents on Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WDMH provides 24/7 emergency service, diagnostic imaging, a CT scanner, a new suite of obstetrical care support and much more. All Osgoode Ward residents are invited to come for a visit to this ultra modern local hospital.
St. James United Church Annual Turkey and Ham Supper
On Saturday, October 24th from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., St. James United Church (5540 Main Street, Osgoode) will host their Annual Turkey and Ham Supper. The cost for adults is $12, children 6-12 years $6, or a family, $30. Children under 6 are free. Enjoy ham, turkey, dressing, potatoes, vegetables, salads, rolls, desserts, tea and coffee. Take out is available.
For information, please contact Lynn Spraggs at (613) 692-9660.
Halloween Bash: Saturday, October 24th
Please join us in the GYM at The Osgoode Public School ( 5590 Main Street ) from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for crafts, activities and lots of Halloween fun. Children up to 10 years of age are welcome. Admission is $5 / child or $10 / family. Don’t forget to wear your costumes! Proceeds will be directed to the Osgoode Cooperative Nursery School.
Osgoode Cooperative Nursery School
Osgoode Cooperative Nursery School is still accepting registrations for the Mon./Wed./Fri. and Tues./Thurs. programs. This is a great way to prepare your child for kindergarten. Please e-mail OCNS@live.ca , or call (613) 826-2528 for more information. Come by and see us on Saturday, October 3rd at the Metcalfe Fair.
"Listen to the Whispers"
"Listen to the Whispers" is a free, 50-minute talk on Ovarian Cancer. Learn the facts, signs, symptoms and risk factors on Wednesday, November 18th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Moncion's Independent Store, 671 River Road in Riverside South.
For more information, please contact Carol Sprott at (613) 830-8833 or email psprott@rogers.com or telephone Keltie Purcell at (613) 832-9192 or email keltie@nehi.ca.
Neighborhood Advisory
As you are undoubtedly aware, there was a major fire in our neighborhood which resulted in severe property damage. At the time of this advisory, we understand that a likely cause of the fire was overheating of the air exchange/air ventilator motor. Such ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home to provide fresh air and are common in many new home constructions.
Please be advised that in August 2008, Venmar CES Inc., a major manufacturer of air exchange/air ventilators issued a voluntary recall after receiving reports of a potential fire hazard associated with these units.
For more information see, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08369.htm The Venmar website advises homeowners with these units installed, to turn off the ventilator immediately, disconnect it from the power supply and contact Venmar CES to arrange for a technician to install a free repair.For more information, contact Venmar CES toll-free at (866) 698-6283 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's website at www.venmarces.com.
Quilt-a-thon
The Victoria's Quilts Canada, a non profit organization which makes quilts for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, will be having a Quilt-a-thon on Saturday, October 17th at the Orleans United Church located on 1111 Orleans Blvd., Orleans from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is $12.00 for the day. Lunch and snacks are provided. Quilters and non- quilters are welcome.
Register on-line at Victoriasquiltscanada.com or at the door.
Metcalfe Girl Guide Registration - Celebrate 100 Years of Guiding!
It's not too late to sign up for another fun filled year with the Metcalfe Girl Guides. We have programs for girls from age 5 and up, starting with Sparks followed by Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers. We meet Wednesday nights each week at the Metcalfe Public School beginning October 7th.
To register, please come to our first meeting or for more information, please call Margot Winter at (613) 821-1500 or Mary Doxtater at (613) 821-0764.
Shop for a Cure
The 4th edition of “Shop for a Cure” takes place on Saturday, October 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Patterson Place B&B, Emerald Links Drive, Manotick Station. A portion of every purchase will be donated to Relay for Life - Canadian Cancer Society. This is a one stop Christmas shopping event and for a great cause. Join us for afternoon tea.
The participating consultants are:
Pampered Chef, PartyLite, Epicure, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tomboy Tools, Silpada Jewelery, Usborne Books
For more information, please contact Alison at (613) 821-1085.
Organist Needed at St. Paul's Anglican Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church, in the Village of Osgoode, is seeking an organist for Sunday mornings, occasional services and to lead a small choir.
All inquiries should be directed to Rev. Carolyn Anne Pollock at (613) 489-2658 or cdpollock@xplornet.com.
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.
Yoga Classes in Greely
Fall Yoga classes have just begun at 6894 Lakes Park Drive. Happy to report that Tuesday evenings are full!
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 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 October 13th and November 10th. If you need care for your children, come and learn about your options.
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.
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
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 Centre8243 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.
Vernon Community Centre
Vernon
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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