The Annual Blackburn Hamlet 5K Walk/Run Cancer Chase event, supported by the Blackburn Community Association and countless community volunteers and sponsors, will be held on September 12, 2026 at the Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive. ALL funds raised go to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research. More details, including the route map and the
Attention - Seniors You and your families are invited to a family picnic - an event to celebrate seniors on September 13th (noon to 2:30) Details are in the attached poster. PLEASE ENSURE you register by September 5th to give us adequate time to fully prepare for this event. Come join us at the Just
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
More details will be posted in late Summer.
DISCOVERY CAFÉ Lecture Series – Chronic Pain – Oleg Bagrin, Activate Healing Clinic When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free, no registration is required, people of all ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served. If you are one of the many people
Attention Seniors! Come and discover the Mont Vézeau Vineyard & Strawberry Patch At the heart of Ripon, this vineyard cultivates exceptional grapes with love and dedication. Awarded the Nations Cup competition of wine tasting in Quebec City the Silver medal for the Cuvée Olivia. For their Zephyr Reserve, they received three awards: The Grand Art
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM Where: Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road in Blackburn Hamlet Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs. As usual, we will collect at the breakfast non-perishable goods or cash donations for the Life Centre Food Bank. If you
October 10th 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Blackburn Community Hall For a Third year, the BCA’s Director of Youth is collaborating with the Seniors Action Committee to organize a “Friendsgiving Potluck” lunch on October 10th. Youth, seniors, families and members of the community are invited to come together over a Thanksgiving themed luncheon, where there
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
Kids Clothing and Costumes Join us for the Kids Community Closet on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Blackburn Community Hall! We’re collecting gently used children’s clothing to give items a second life and help families in our community. Donation Drop-Off 📅 Tuesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 17,
DISCOVERY CAFÉ Lecture Series – Stroke Update 2026 – Dr. Christopher Skinner When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free, no registration is required, people of all ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served. We are thrilled that Dr. Skinner is joining us
Menu includes a choice of soup or salad, a main course choice of piri piri chicken, salmon, bifana (pork sandwich) or a vegetarian dish and a Portuguese custard tart for dessert. Cost = $26.50 plus taxes and gratuity. Please call/text Shirley at 613-841-7691 by October 26 to register and provide your choice of one of