Category: Seniors
An old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere took us back in time at the Goulbourn Museum
Something for everyone could be found at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday, November 24th for their Old Fashioned Christmas day. There were crafts for the children, a chance to see how…
Stittsville Food Bank benefits from Christmas bazaar at Stittsville Villa
(On November 25th, Levante Stittsville Villa residents presented a donation from the proceeds of their November 16th Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale to the Stittsville Food Bank. In the photo:…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The 50th celebration at the Stittsville Library branch of the Ottawa Public Library saw hundreds of residents and guests flow through the library on November 23rd. There were activities for…
The idea sparked in the 1960’s – The Stittsville Library opened its doors on October 3, 1973
The October 3, 1973 opening was a day full of excitement for the community and school children with many attending to see the official ribbon cutting by Reeve Ab Black…
Photos: Stittsville Remembrance Day 2024
Thoughts of our military and their families were ever-present during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Stittsville in 2024.
The Stittsville Public Library is celebrating 50 years – join the November celebration
(The feature artist for November at the Stittsville Public Library is the Out of the Box group of local fibre artists. Drop by the library and visit the Art Space…
Remembrance Day – how Parliament altered the date to November 11 to honour Canada’s soldiers
Many of those who lost their lives were dual citizens, but nevertheless served in the Canadian Armed Forces. More than 2.3 million have served our country in many conflicts…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The fall weather has finally arrived and with it comes another week of community information shared by Councillor Gower. On November 11th, residents are invited to the Remembrance Day ceremony held by the Stittsville Legion…
Stittsville District Lions Club news and upcoming events – volunteers needed for Village Square lights installation
The Lions will also be installing the holiday lights at the Village Square Park on November 2nd and November 9th. It is a community project since 1996 bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…
The Stittsville Friendship Club has offered new friendships and guaranteed fun for 42 years
The Friendship Club performs some super work here in our community by supporting local organizations such as the Stittsville Food Bank, Stittsville Legion and the Ottawa Hospice…
Food Basics is celebrating Diwali by shining an even brighter light on the occasion
With residential firework bans, Food Basics is bringing an innovative drone show to Ottawa’s Capital Diwali Mela event on October 25…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Hoping everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend. This week Councillor Gower shares information on vehicle ownership in Stittsville and the variance in numbers…
One story leads to reunion of a teacher and student after 22 years at Wildpine Residence
(On September 29 and October 1, 2024, Wildpine Residence had a very special visitor. Barbara McKenny was visiting to reunite with her favourite teacher, Peter Boyd. They had not seen…
Tartelicious a sweet time at Stittsville Villa
Residents, family members and staff gathered in the lounge to enjoy an afternoon of sweet buttertarts and other treats, along with everything Fall.
Stittsville Library news and programs for October
Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that coincides with Orange T-Shirt Day. The Stittsville Library is closed on September 30th…