Blackburn Community Association

Discovery Café (Free event)
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 what gets debated or when matters come to a vote? How do parties prepare for Question Period? How does the Speaker oversee proceedings? What goes on behind the curtains? This session takes you through a typical sitting day, explaining the different parts of the House’s schedule, how the business is organized and how important matters get decided. It will also focus on key players involved in preparing for a sitting and how you can follow the progress of a particular bill or motion.
Jeffrey LeBlanc was appointed Deputy Clerk, Procedure of the House of Commons in March 2023. He is responsible for the team that provides procedural and legislative support to Members of Parliament in the House and in committees. Jeffrey began his career on Parliament Hill as a Page in 1995 and was hired as a Procedural Clerk in 2000. He became a Table Officer in 2007, providing advice to five different Speakers of the House.
Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend.
Questions & Suggestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Blackburn Youth Pyjama Party
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 if a youth is misbehaving or not following rules, they will be asked to leave.
You can choose to leave your phone number with the Director of Youth during drop off, or email it to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca and provide your contact information if you need to be reached during the event.

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2025-02-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4Z5, 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
2025-02-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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. Heather is a retired teacher specializing in the arts. She has facilitated several art activities for children and adults and creates all kinds of art in her spare time. Her favourite kind of people are those who think they have no artistic skills whatsoever.
The first session will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive. Heather will guide budding artists in painting a lovely winter scene.
The fee is $20 per person per session and can be paid directly to Heather on the day of the event.
Refreshments will be served.
To help ensure Heather has ample supplies for participants, please register your attendance by email at barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Winter Carnival Kickoff Party
2025-02-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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
2025-02-16 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 of War in Snow
Snow Sculptures
Obstacle Run in Snow
Meet CHEO’s Mascot Bear

The activities originally scheduled to be held on February 16 at Norman Johnston Rink were rescheduled to February 22nd due to anticipated snow storms.
Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank and/or Donate to the CHEO Coin Box at Community Centre.
If you would like to volunteer and help with these events please contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.

BCA Virtual Board Meeting
2025-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.

Hockey Day
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Norman Johnston Rink, 2401 Cleroux Crescent, Gloucester, Ontario, K1W 1A1, 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 @ 10am to 2pm
Norman Johnston Rink 2401 Cléroux Crescent

Hockey Drills
Hockey Skills
Speed Skating
Puddle Rink Skating

If you would like to volunteer and help with these events please contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Sewing Club – Youth and Teen Drop-in
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 and no materials are required.
Sophie is a bilingual sewing instructor, Mom of four, volunteer Scouts animator and PTA-Mom. For more information or to reach Sophie, email seyseysophie@gmail.com.
Please register for one or all of the upcoming sessions listed below by using this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L5XKwmPmSUPGuXOcxIGmAciEVPN10-XLoFILv0zrXhY/edit
*Note: Registration is not required but encouraged. Drop-ins welcome.
Ages 8 – 17
Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Dates:
Sunday February 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
Sunday March 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
Sunday April 13th, 3pm -5pm
Sunday May 25th, 3pm – 5pm

Neighbourhood Watch Block Captain Info Session
2025-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 (OPS) and BCA Safety and will include these subjects:

New role in community for Community Police Officers
Use of new OPS Crime App by residents
Role of NW Block Captains in Emergency Preparedness
New NW communication network for Blackburn Hamlet Block Captains

Anyone interested in being a Block Captain is encouraged to attend. Registration is requested. Please send confirmation of your attendance to safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
Refreshments will be served.

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2025-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4Z5, Canada
When: Wednesday, March 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.
To help our friends at Halibut House prepare, please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by Monday, March 3.
Donations of non-perishable items for the Lifecentre Foodbank would be appreciated.
Hope to see you there.

Blackburn Seniors Potluck Lunch and Games
2025-03-15 11:30 - 15:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
POTLUCK UPDATE:
The oven at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall is currently out of order, so please refrain from bringing any dishes that might need to be heated up in the oven. The microwave is still available and dishes prepared in a crockpot are fine.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
By popular demand, we are holding another potluck and games afternoon this March.
Bring a sharable dish, your own serving utensils and your favourite game and get ready for a few hours of fun and laughter.
Doors will open at 11:30 and we will begin eating at 12:00 noon.
Hope to see you there!
Questions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

BCA Annual General Meeting
2025-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and voter registration. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet, however, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/).
The meeting will include a review of the BCA Budget and 2024 activities, followed by the election of the board.

You will find all documents for this AGM at the following links:
Agenda
https://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BCA_agenda_2025-03-20.pdf
Draft Minutes from the March 21, 2024 Annual General Meeting
https://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BCA_minutes_2024-03-21-AGM.pdf
2024 Financial Report TBD
2025 Budget TBD
BCA Board Roles
https://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BCA-Roles-2021.pdf
BCA By-law
https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-by-law/

Board Elections

Voting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting
Members must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM
Voting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household
Associate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors
Candidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members
If there is only one candidate for President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised
If there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised
If a written vote is required, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting
Portfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.

We look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM!
Blackburn Community Association

First Aid Course
2025-03-22 | Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home, 2645 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3J7, Canada
The March 22 First Aid Course, conducted by the Red Cross and organized by the Blackburn Community Association, has now reached its full capacity. No more registrations can be accepted at this time for this course. Our next planned First Aid course is for the end of June, 2025. If you wish to register for the June course contact Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Kids & Youth Spring Fling
2025-03-23 10:30 - 13:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Come celebrate the arrival of spring at the hall! Kids ages 5 to 15 will have opportunities to engage in various spring-themed arts and crafts activities and games. Light refreshments will be provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Youth and Teen Sewing Club
2025-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 and no materials are required.
Sophie is a bilingual sewing instructor, Mom of four, volunteer Scouts animator and PTA-Mom. For more information or to reach Sophie, email seyseysophie@gmail.com.
Advance Registration is Mandatory! Please register for one or all of the upcoming sessions listed below by using this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L5XKwmPmSUPGuXOcxIGmAciEVPN10-XLoFILv0zrXhY/edit
*Note: Registration is not required but encouraged. Drop-ins welcome.
Ages 8 – 17
Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Dates:
Sunday February 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
Sunday March 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
Sunday April 13th, 3pm -5pm
Sunday May 25th, 3pm – 5pm

Discovery Café (Free event)
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Gold: From Mine to Market
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Join Eric Jodouin, Sales Manager at the Royal Canadian Mint, as he speaks about the Mint, focussing on gold provenance and transformation. We will learn about the different business lines, how to acquire gold and the different formats available in the marketplace.

Eric Jodouin is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience at the Mint, where he has held various roles since 1998. Eric specializes in numismatics, bullion, and refinery services, with a strong focus on the precious metal business in Asia. A Franco-Ontarian born and raised in Ottawa, Eric enjoys snowboarding in his free time and has a passion for magic.
Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend.
Questions & Suggestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2025-04-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4Z5, Canada
When: Wednesday, April 2, 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.

Community Closet - Adult Clothing
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Is your closet bringing you joy? Ready for a wardrobe refresh while supporting sustainable fashion?
Join us for the Spring Community Closet Event, hosted by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee! This event is for adults looking to swap and refresh their wardrobes sustainably.
📅 Date: April 12, 2025
📍 Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3
Discover a variety of free, pre-loved adult clothing just waiting for a new home—yours! Bring your friends, family, and neighbours for a day of community, sustainability, and style.
To ensure an inclusive experience, we invite participants to attend during the following time slots:
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Seniors & adults who prefer a quieter environment
👨‍👩‍👧 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Families
🌍 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Open to all
Want to contribute? We’re accepting gently used adult clothing donations (no accessories, shoes, or undergarments) on April 10th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Let’s come together to refresh our closets and reduce waste—one swap at a time! See you there!
For more information or to volunteer contact enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Used Tables For Sale!
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Norman Johnston Secondary School, 2401 Cléroux Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1W 1A1, Canada
The BCA recently replaced our aging 3′ square tables in the Hall and are now selling the old tables in time for the Community Garage Sale. The is $20 each

The tables are well used, but are still functional. You can claim your table in advance by emailing safety@blackburnhamlet.ca or stop by the Rink Warming Hut behind the Norman Johnston School, 2401 Cléroux Crescent, on Saturday April 12 between 10am and 2pm.

All sale proceeds will be donated to the Lifecentre Food Bank.

Youth and Teen Sewing Club
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, 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 and no materials are required.
Sophie is a bilingual sewing instructor, Mom of four, volunteer Scouts animator and PTA-Mom. For more information or to reach Sophie, email seyseysophie@gmail.com.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! Please email seyseysophie@gmail.com to reserve a space.
Ages 8 – 17
Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Dates:
Sunday February 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
Sunday March 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
Sunday April 13th, 3pm -5pm
Sunday May 25th, 3pm – 5pm

Seniors Walk-and-Talk
2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Isaiah Scharfe Park, 41 Bearbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3H4, Canada
Now that the snow and ice are clearing, we are pleased to announce that we will be resuming the seniors walks in April.
Please mark your calendars and join other avid walkers at the Bearbrook Road stoplight entrance to Isaiah Scharfe Park (Bush Park) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Walking routes will vary and walkers have the option to do a shorter 2 km route or a longer 4 km route.
Walks will proceed rain or shine. Should the weather be unexpectedly bad, please check the BCA Facebook group for updates.

BCA Board Meeting
2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.

Discovery Café (Free event)
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Electric Vehicle 101
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Electric Vehicles are increasing in popularity and are a good choice for those who need personal transportation. This presentation will cover the basics of EV ownership including charging, long distance travel and performance in hot and cold weather. We will also dispel some common myths that are circulated in mainstream and social media. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session that will allow you plenty of opportunity to ask any follow-up questions.
Raymond Leury has always been interested in science & environmental issues. Eleven years ago, he bought his first EV, which led him to become a member of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa (EVCO) of which he is now president. His interest in environmental issues was rekindled when he attended Al Gore’s Climate Reality Corps in 2017. Now retired from a long IT career, Raymond pursues his passion by spending much of his time researching and advocating for EVs and climate change solutions.
Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend.
Questions & Suggestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Blackburn Hamlet Annual Spring Clean-up
2025-04-26 09:30 - 13:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Along with many other communities of the Ottawa area, the Blackburn Community Association holds an annual Spring Clean-Up. Please volunteer to help us out; we will assign you a small area of Blackburn for litter pick-up plus provide you with garbage bags and latex gloves. The litter and recyclables can be brought back to the Community Hall. This event runs on April 26th from 9:30 to 11:30 in the morning. Volunteers are then invited to a BBQ (including vegetarian options) to say thanks for all your ‘dirty’ work. All ages are welcome!
Spring Clean-Up is more than just picking up litter—it’s about fostering community pride, protecting our environment, and creating a cleaner, healthier space for everyone to enjoy. So let’s welcome the warmer months with a fresh start and make this year’s Spring Clean-Up the best one yet! Together, we can make a big difference.
If you have any questions or would like to help with the event, contact cleanup@blackburnhamlet.ca.
When: Saturday April 26th at 9:30 a.m.
Rain date: Sunday April 27th at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive

Community Garage Sale
2025-05-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Were you inspired to declutter your home this winter, but have yet to have a chance to get rid of everything due to all the snow? Now is your chance to pass these items along, hoping they may ‘spark joy’ in someone else, and make some extra cash in the meantime! Or maybe you’ve been searching for a great deal on something that will make you smile and help keep our landfills, well, not full. Join the fun with our annual community garage sale Saturday, May 3 from 8am to 2pm, rain or shine.
Hamlet residents do not need to register or sign up – simply put out a table and join in! As we have done in past years, we will be assembling an unofficial map of participating houses. If you would like your house to be included, please let us know at garagesale@blackburnhamlet.ca.
Please keep visiting the BCA website Garage Sale Page for more up-to-date information as it becomes available.

Think green! Help minimize what goes in the trash.

Fundraiser and BBQ for Louis Riel Graduates
2025-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
While enjoying the annual Blackburn Community Garage Sale, don’t forget to stop by the Community Hall for a good cause! In collaboration with the BCA Director of Youth, grade 12 students from Louis-Riel will be hosting an outdoor BBQ with hotdogs, chips and drinks. Inside the Hall you can expect more garage sale items, vendor tables, a bake sale, and a *free* craft table where your kids can make a mothers day gift and card, decorate their own cupcake, and more!

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2025-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4Z5, Canada
When: Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Seniors Walk-and-Talk
2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Isaiah Scharfe Park, 41 Bearbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3H4, Canada
Please mark your calendars and join other avid walkers at the Bearbrook Road stoplight entrance to Isaiah Scharfe Park (Bush Park) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Walking routes will vary and walkers have the option to do a shorter 2 km route or a longer 4 km route.
Walks will proceed rain or shine. Should the weather be unexpectedly bad, please check the BCA Facebook group for updates.
