Blackburn Community Association

Hockey Day
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

BCA Virtual Board Meeting
2025-02-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-16 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discovery Café (Free event)
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Informal New Year`s Lunch for Blackburn Seniors
2025-01-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
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 RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by January 13th.
Ample parking is available. Guests are welcome.
Hope to see you there!

Basketball Tournament
2025-01-03 10:30 - 13:30 | Le Dôme @ Louis Riel, 1659 Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, Ontario, K1B 4N3, Canada
Ages 8-12 and 13-17 Friday, January 3 at 10:30 am and 12 pm – Le Dôme @ Louis Riel.
Register as an individual or team (minimum 2 players) at youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. Include your age and ability level (beginning-intermediate/intermediate-advanced).

Pyjama Party CANCELLED
2025-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Due to illness, the pyjama party event is unfortunately canceled. It will be rescheduled later this month, details TBD. Very sorry for this last minute unexpected change.

Ages 12-17, Thursday, January 2 from 7 to 9pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.

Come flex your onesie and fluffy slippers while enjoying some snacks. Play a few hilarious games, watch some fail videos, and hang out with friends!

Winter Wonderland Paint Night
2024-12-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Ages 3-17, Sunday December 29 at 1 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Register for free to participate in one of two guided painting sessions by sending an email to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. Please indicate the name of the participant and the age (Ages 10 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.)

GAMER?! Let’s PLAY!!
2024-12-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Are you a GAMER?! Let’s PLAY!! Ages 10-17
Thursday, December 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Play video games and enjoy some snacks with your friends at the Blackburn Community Hall! Bring your own camping chair or beanbag (classroom-type chairs available), and send your suggestions for multiplayer games to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. You can bring your own portable gaming system (Switch, GameBoy, etc), at your own risk.

Family Pizza and Movie Night
2024-12-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
All ages, Monday December 23 from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Looking for something to do during the Holidays and need a break? Bring your family to the Hall for a pizza party and a movie! Please register for your free slice of pizza and a drink by sending an email to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca and include the total number of kids (4-12) and adults (13+). Popcorn will also be provided!

Community Christmas Tree
2024-12-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Blackburn Pharmacy, 2575 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3K1, Canada
On December 14 at 6:30pm, directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy, the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association will be holding a ceremony for the lighting of the Second Annual Community Christmas Tree. You and your family are welcomed to join us in helping decorate the tree while enjoying hot chocolate and snacks.

Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2024 SOLD OUT!
2024-12-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
The BCA is looking forward to welcoming families of Blackburn Hamlet back to our annual Pancake Breakfast!
Starting at 8:30am at Blackburn Community Hall, we will have a feast of pancakes, sausages, coffee and more! All hot and ready to serve up – FREE for the whole family with valid BCA membership!
Participants are required to register for their sitting prior to the event. You can register by
emailing your name and number of seats requires to safety@blackburnhamlet.ca to reserve your place in one of the 3 time slots:

8:30 am (SOLD OUT)
9:45 am (SOLD OUT)
11:00 am (SOLD OUT)

For more information visit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/santas-breakfast/.

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2024-12-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4Z5, Canada
When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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 Holiday Kitchen Party/Potluck Dinner
2024-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Photo: Adam Coish Photography
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Calling all Blackburn Seniors! Our Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Holiday Potluck Dinner/Kitchen Party is fast approaching! Bring a favourite shareable dish (appetizer, salad, main or dessert) and join us for a potluck dinner and evening of music, fun and laughter. Doors open at 5:00 pm and dinner will begin at 5:30 pm.
The community hall kitchen is equipped with an oven, a microwave, a fridge and kettles. Cutlery, napkins, plates and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Please bring your own serving utensils and, if you wish, a copy of your recipe…just in case people ask you for it.
We are thrilled that local duo Mason`s Apron will be providing the musical entertainment for the evening. If the mood hits you, feel free to sing along or get up and show off your dance moves.
No NL holiday gathering would be complete without a visit from a few “mummers”. In NL, the “mummering” Christmas-time tradition usually involves a group of friends who disguise themselves and visit neighbours. If welcomed into a house, the mummers might do a quick performance or tell a joke. The hosts then try to guess the identities of their visitors. Once identified, the mummers remove their disguises and enjoy some time with the hosts before moving on to another location.
So, in the true NL holiday spirit, we are inviting those who wish to do so to don their best mummer`s outfit. We promise that we will not ask you to perform! However, a prize will be awarded for the best mummer`s costume!
To help us prepare for the event, please confirm your attendance by phoning Shirley at 613-841-7691, sending an email to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca, or adding a note to the Comments section of the Facebook post for the event.
Looking forward to celebrating with you!
For more information on any of the BCA seniors activities, visit the BCA Website and Facebook page and watch for posters around the community. Questions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Kids & Youth Holiday Crafts
2024-11-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Saturday November 30th from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Blackburn Community Hall.
Kids and youth of all ages are invited to come by the Blackburn Hall and use their creativity and holiday spirit to create various holiday themed crafts! Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact youth@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Discovery Café (Free event)
2024-11-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Let`s Talk Climate Change – Elsa DaCosta – Free Lecture
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend.
Have you ever wondered why we are hearing so much about climate change these days? Join Elsa Da Costa as she explains the impacts of climate change, why it is such an important issue today, why governments have been meeting annually about the issue for 30 years, why the private sector is now getting involved (like your banks and pension managers), and what are some of the main things happening in Canada to transition to low-carbon.
Elsa Da Costa has over 15 years of experience in the field of reporting on environment and sustainable development matters. She has worked for the federal government on a number of reports relating to the environment and sustainable development on sustainable development and climate change topics.
She also worked as an international environmental consultant on a variety of topics including: climate change, biodiversity, disaster management and land degradation for the Canadian International Development Agency, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency, the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, the Global Environment Facility, United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations environmental conventions.
Elsa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environment and Development from McGill University and a Master of Science from l’Université de Montréal. She also completed the Osgoode Certificate in ESG, Climate Risk and the Law, from Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development.
Questions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Christmas Market 2024
2024-11-23 10:00 - 15:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
The BCA’s Christmas Market is your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. Stay tuned for posts highlighting each vendor and what they have to offer!
The fees being collected from vendors will be donated to a local charity. Visit the Ottawa Hospital Foundation Page if you wish to make a donation.
More information is available at blackburnhamlet.ca/events/christmas-market

BCA Board Meeting
2024-11-21 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.

SENIORS WALK-AND-TALK
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home, 2645 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3J7, Canada
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Where: Front of Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Residence, 2645 Innes Road
Participants have the option to do a shorter or a longer route. Water bottles are recommended and the walks will proceed rain on shine.
Questions? Please send an email to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2024-11-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4Z5, Canada
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 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.

Kids & Youth Halloween Party
2024-10-27 11:30 - 16:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Sunday, October 27th at the Blackburn Community Hall
Kids ages 4 -10 (*must be accompanied by an adult) 11:30am – 2pm: Halloween Karaoke, dancing, sing-alongs, contests, Halloween crafts and activities. Every person who comes up to sing will get a treat in their bag! Sing a song related to Halloween or your costume and you can pick from our special prize cauldron! (ex: Princess sings a Disney Princess song, Super Mario sings Peaches). Prizes for best individual and best group costume.
2:30pm – 4:30pm: Halloween party for youth (ages 11-17). Youth can come on their own or with friends for some frightful fun and ghoulish Halloween games, contests and a free raffle! Karaoke and dance challenges will be optional if there is interest. Prizes for best individual and best group costume, and there will be plenty of goodies to be won!

Cancelled - First Aid Course
2024-10-26 | Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home, 2645 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3J7, Canada
The BCA, in association with PSMK First Aid Training Inc., is planning a series of First Aid courses to be held in the Hamlet throughout the year.
Our next scheduled course is October 26. To sign up for this course, contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
The BCA would like to thank Aspira for providing a work space for the course.

Discovery Café (Free event)
2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
First Crossing: Alexander Mackenzie`s fascinating crossing of North America — Richard Van Loon – Free Lecture
When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend.
Alex Mackenzie from Canada by land 22d July 1793 — Those simple words painted on a rock at the head of the North Bentinck Arm near Bella Coola BC mark the culmination of the first complete crossing of North America, a voyage by one of Canada’s most famous trader/explorers, Alexander Mackenzie. Mackenzie’s odyssey was indeed amazing but it would not have been possible without the support of several First Nations and a hardy group of traders who preceded his travels to the northwest. We will meet many of them, and his dog, as Mackenzie makes a perilous way west. Hang on. It’s a tough trip.
Richard Van Loon was President and Professor Emeritus of Carleton University which he led from 1995 to 2005. He then returned teaching there in the School of Public Policy and Administration until 2015. He was a professor of political science and public administration at Queen`s, University of Ottawa and Carleton, intermingled with a career in the public service, ending as Associate Deputy Minister of both Health Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs.
This talk and others on early Canadian history result from an ongoing interest rekindled after he left the presidency of Carleton in 2005.
Questions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Community Closet Pop-Up - Children Clothing Only
2024-10-19 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
** NEW DATE OCTOBER 19**
Kids Clothing and Costumes
BCA Members 10am-11am
Everyone 11am to 3pm
Do you have clothing or costumes to donate? Starting October 1, we will be accepting donation drop-offs at the locations below. We will be accepting children’s costumes, gently used clothing, winter hats and mittens, jackets and snow suits. We will NOT be accepting bags or shoes at this time. Please do not donate soiled or tarnished items.

121 Westpark Dr.
2188 Orient Park Dr.

Want to volunteer? We need help setting up the evening of October 18, as well as help on the day of the event. Please contact Jenny at jenny@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.

BCA Board Meeting
2024-10-17 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.
