Category: Community Groups
The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic rises again at Stittsville Villa
Geoff has been a resident at Stittsville Villa for five years and is dearly respected and cherished. With his background of diving and navigating the northern Atlantic, he wanted a project that would reflect his interest.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower fills residents in on a number of upcoming events – some requiring registration, Ottawa Council initiatives and his notes on the new zoning application amendments for 6310 Hazeldean Road.
Wellness Day at Frederick Banting is a notable success
The Wellness Day at Fredrick Banting Alternate school is great day for both students and staff. It is clear to see that all the staff organizing this event care so much about the students attending the school.
Goulbourn Township Historical Society continues to preserve our history and heritage
Through the years, this volunteer-driven group successfully keeps our local history alive with its monthly speaker and presentation programs, quarterly newsletters, school programs and other special events.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed and Councillor Gower is sharing his weekly update with news and programs that are important for residents. One exciting program is the newly created ‘Stittsville Community Micro-Grant’…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus celebrates spring and sunshine with ‘Bouquet of Songs’ concert
In their twelfth year, the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC), directed by Allison Houston and accompanied by pianist Peter Brown, is presenting their spring concerts on April 26 and 27, 2024, with musical guest Stefania Wheelhouse.
Bursary applications being accepted by Stittsville Legion, Branch 618
Bursaries are available to anyone up to the age of 25 for post-secondary education. The bursary money comes from the Poppy Trust Fund…
Open House for new Stittsville Youth Centre
This past Wednesday we visited Frederick Banting Alternative High School for the Kiwanis-run Stittsville Youth Centre open house.
What’s happening at the Stittsville Library? Some mid-month updates
If you have not filed your taxes yet, there are still three timeslots available with Revenue Canada Agency personnel to assist you. The Art Space Wall is filled with the beautiful photographs from Sylvie Sabourin…
Easy lifting at ReStores now possible with Ontario Trillium Foundation funding
(At the Iber Road ReStore, staff and volunteers, Habitat Greater Ottawa office staff and Habitat partner families, gather around one of the Work Assisted Vehicle Lifts purchased with the Ontario…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We’re planning the third edition of the very successful Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on June 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park…
The ‘ladies club’ of Wildpine Residence have filled the purses for the ladies at Chrysalis House
Last week, we took the opportunity to visit Wildpine Residence to find out more about a special project the Ladies Club were organizing and some of the Easter preparations the residents were working on.
Stittsville Lions holding their annual rain barrel sale to support Carleton Place Hospital
The fundraiser is in support of the Carleton Place Hospital’s new Emergency Unit. Many residents of Stittsville use the services at the hospital. The Lions wanted to show the support…
What’s going on at the Stittsville library? More programs being offered and additional tax clinics
The Library is so important for residents in every community across the region. No-one knows this more so than the Stittsville Library staff. To add to the excitement of the arrival of Spring…
Dr. Tim Pychyl guest speaker at April Probus presentation: Solving the Procrastination Puzzle
Dr. Tim Pychyl is a retired Associate Professor of Psychology at Ottawa’s Carleton University and will explain the common misconceptions that are linked to procrastination.