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Informal New Year`s Lunch for Blackburn Seniors

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 noon Where: Portugalos Restaurant, 2A-110 Bearbrook Road (corner of Innes and Bearbrook) Hey Blackburn Seniors! Since we missed our January breakfast gathering, we thought we would try to beat the January blahs by gathering for an informal lunch in mid-January. To help our friends at Portugalos prepare, please

BCA Virtual Board Meeting

Online

This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.

Discovery Café (Free event)

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Topic: A Day in the House of Commons Speaker: Jeffrey LeBlanc, Deputy Clerk, Procedure You might have seen a quick news clip from Question Period, but what is an actual day in the House of Commons like? Who decides

Blackburn Youth Pyjama Party

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Blackburn Youth ages 10 and up are invited to put on their pj’s and get to know other youth in the community to enjoy board games, art activities, video games, group games and snacks and beverages together. Guardian accompaniment is not required. Parental discretion is advised when sending your youth to this event. Note that

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together

Halibut House 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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. Ample parking is available. Guests are welcome. For questions or to RSVP, please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca. Hope to see you there.

sARTurday morning Art Session

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? We are pleased to announce that Heather Vos, who ran art sessions at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Church prior to the pandemic, will be back in the Hamlet to lead two art sessions over the next few months.

Winter Carnival Kickoff Party

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Beat the winter blues and come get pumped up for the February 16th Winter Carnival! The hall will be a winter wonderland of lights and decorations, where a DJ will be playing music for the whole family can get down to. Glow sticks and refreshments will be provided.

Winter Carnival

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) will hold the first Blackburn Hamlet Winter Carnival (BHWC) on the Family Day long weekend. There will be gifts, prizes food & refreshments available at no charge. Sunday February 16 @ 11am to 3pm Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive Indoor Hall Games Scavenger Hunt Nintendo Video Tug

BCA Virtual Board Meeting

Online

This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.

Hockey Day

Norman Johnson Rink 2401 Cleroux Crescent, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada

The Blackburn Hamlet Winter Carnival (BHWC) activities originally scheduled to be held on February 16 at Norman Johnston Rink were rescheduled to February 22nd due to anticipated snow storms. There will be gifts, prizes food & refreshments available at no charge. Saturday February 22 @ 11am to 3pm Norman Johnston Rink 2401 Cléroux Crescent Hockey

Sewing Club – Youth and Teen Drop-in

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free

Neighbourhood Watch Block Captain Info Session

Blackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

LOOKING FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH BLOCK CAPTAINS The BCA Safety team are holding an evening information session on Monday, February 24, at the Blackburn Community Centre (190 Glen Park Drive) on the new look of the Neighborhood Watch Program. The information session will be from 7-9pm. The event will be presented by the Ottawa Police Services