Category: Seniors
Stittsville’s Ottawa Short Mat Bowls Club receives appreciable funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Since 2018, interest has increasingly grown for the sport and the Stittsville club has expanded from a mere 12 players to a current membership of about 40…
2024 Stittsville Volunteer Awards – call for nominations
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the dedication of volunteers in our community. This is your opportunity to bring their special contributions to light.
Local pharmacist shares advice on helping seniors live their best golden years
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
Laughter was the best medicine at Wildpine’s comedy hour
On October 12th, the residents of Wildpine Residence came together to enjoy an afternoon of laughter and games at their first-ever Comedy Hour with Stittsville’s David Joseph.
What’s going on this weekend and upcoming week in Stittsville?
Fall has arrived, but the warm summer weather is hanging on – perfect for those fall outdoor activities. There are many events to enjoy this weekend and in the coming week.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Through his weekly updates provided to Stittsville Central, Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various City municipal and local activities that are taking place in our community.…
What’s happening this weekend in Stittsville and the week to come – calendar of events
Here is a bit of a wrap-up for more to do this weekend and this coming week. Remember to support Stittsville’s local businesses while you are out there doing your thing!
Stittsville pharmacist shares advice on staying healthy this flu season
I’m reminding our community of the importance of preventive health measures as we head into a potentially challenging flu season. Unfortunately, the signs are pointing to a tough season ahead for Canadians…
Golf and lunch with the ladies a befitting celebration for Stittsville’s newest centenarian – Clara Biggar
When one turns 100 years of age, they become a member of an elite club of senior citizens that is becoming one of the fastest growing clubs in Canada. Born on September 19, 1923, Clara Biggar (nee Rogers) joins this prestigious club.
Wildpine residents celebrate end of summer with a Hawaiian theme and afternoon of dance
With summer’s end quickly approaching, the residents and staff of Wildpine Residence wanted to hold onto the season just a little longer. So, what better way to celebrate than to…
‘We’re all in’ said residents and staff at the Wildpine Residence fourth anniversary celebration
Stittsville Central staff were invited to take in the celebration with the residents and staff for this afternoon of amusement and quite the afternoon it was.
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club lets you ‘try your hand’ at June 3rd Open House
The Goulbourn Bowling Club, formed in 1996 in Richmond, moved in 1998 to its present location at 2135 Huntley Road in Stanley Corners just south of Stittsville. The Club is known as the friendliest lawn bowling club in Ottawa.
Nominations are open for the 2023 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
Stittsville has a close-knit community where people reach out to help their neighbours, and the Stittsville Volunteer Awards is how we can highlight these individuals, groups, and businesses for all the work they do for the community.
What you need to know about the ‘Grandparent Scam’
Don’t be pressured. They want you to feel scared and won’t give you time to think so that you are more likely to agree to what they want…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, he encourages residents who are public servants, and returning to work, to use OC Transpo as your mode of transportation. If you are…