Blackburn Community Association

BCA Family Day Hockey & Skate Event
2024-02-19 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Norman Johnston Secondary School, 2401 Cléroux Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1W 1A1, Canada
Come join us for the BCA Family Day Hockey & Skate Event on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, FROM 11AM TO 4PM
The event is for the entire family and will be held at the rink at Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate School, 2401 Cleroux Crescent.
Activities include:

HOCKEY SKILL SESSIONS – GROUP A (7-11 YRS) & GROUP B (12-15 YRS)
SKATE THROUGH THE MAZE OF TREES
BBQ – HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS
PRIZES

BCA Board Meeting
2024-02-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-01-18 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.

SENIORS WALK-AND-TALK
2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Greenbelt Pathway E @ Tauvette, 59 Tauvette Street, Ottawa, ON, Ontario, Canada
Seniors are invited to gather for a leisurely walk around our lovely Blackburn Hamlet community.
When: Wednesday, February 14, 2023, 1:00 PM
Where: The walk will begin at the end of Tauvette Street, where Greenbelt Pathway E begin.
Water bottles and traction aids (crampons) for boots are recommended.
Should we have inclement weather on a scheduled walk day, check the BCA public Facebook page at https://facebook.com/blackburnhamlet/ for walk updates. Please note that you do not need to have a Facebook account to view the public page.
Looking forward to walking with you!
Questions? Please send an email to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2024-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 7E2, Canada
When: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar and Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! Please join us for our first Seniors Breakfast of 2024! Come and share the laughter and exchange a story or two.
Ample parking is available.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by Friday, February 2, 2024.

Discovery Café (Free event)
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Education, Society, and Generative AI
A number of artificial intelligence (AI) programs came out in the early 2020s that generate images (like Midjourney), music, and text (like ChatGPT). These generative AI programs surprised even long-time AI researchers with what they could do. How do they work? How will they affect education, creative work for humans, and society in general?
Our speaker will be Jim Davies (http://www.jimdavies.org/), professor at the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the author of Imagination: The Science of Your Mind’s Greatest Power and Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make us Laugh, Movies Make us Cry, and Religion Makes us Feel One with the Universe, and Being the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are: The Science of a Better You. He co-hosts (with Dr. Kim Hellemans) the award-winning podcast Minding the Brain. Director of the Science of Imagination Laboratory, he explores processes of visualization in humans and machines and specializes in artificial intelligence, analogy, problem-solving, and the psychology of art, religion, and creativity.
In his spare time, he is a published poet, game designer, and fiction writer, an internationally-produced playwright, and a professional artist and calligrapher. His sister is novelist JD Spero.

BLSL Trivia & Registration Night!
2024-01-24 18:30 - 23:00 | Blackburn Arms Pub, 2586 Innes Rd, Gloucester, Ontario, K1B 4Z6, Canada
Join the Blackburn Ladies Softball League January 24th 2024 at the Blackburn Arms Pub for Trivia Night!
Meet some of the members who play in this wonderful league, ask any questions you may have about playing and enjoy Trivia!
No commitment to play necessary to attend.
Date: January 24th 2024 @6:30pm -11:00pm
Questions & Registration: 6:30pm
Trivia: 7:00pm
Where: Blackburn Arms Pub, 2586 Innes Rd, Gloucester, ON K1B 4Z6
Cost: Free

SENIORS HOLIDAY DINNER AND KARAOKE
2023-12-13 17:30 - 22:00 | Olito`s Café, 110 Bearbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 5R2, Canada
When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 5:30 PM
Where: Olito`s Café, 110 Bearbrook Road
Hey Blackburn seniors…Love to sing or to listen to others try? Invite your friends and family and join us for dinner, door prizes and an evening of song!
Cost is $25 per person (Includes a choice of chicken platter, Bifana (pork) sandwich platter or vegetarian pasta, and dessert. Taxes, gratuities and beverages are extra.)
Space is limited, so RSVP today at 613-830-0808 or jason@olitoscafe.ca to reserve your spot. Please indicate your meal selection when you RSVP.
Looking forward to singing with you!

Community Christmas Tree
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Blackburn Pharmacy, 2575 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3K1, Canada
On December 9 at 7pm, directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy, the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association will be holding a ceremony for the lighting of the first ever Community Christmas Tree. You and your family are welcomed to join us in helping decorate the tree while enjoying hot chocolate and snacks.

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2023-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 7E2, Canada
When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! Please join us for our last breakfast gathering of 2023. Come and share the laughter and play a game or two.
Ample parking is available.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by Friday, December 1, 2023.
Hope to see you there!

Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2023
2023-12-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Coming up on December the 2nd, 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!
For more information visit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/santas-breakfast/

SENIORS WALK-AND-TALK
2023-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Isaiah Scharfe Park, 41 Bearbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3H4, Canada
Seniors are invited to gather for a leisurely walk around our lovely Blackburn Hamlet community.
When: Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 10:00 AM
Where: The walk will begin at the entrance to Isaiah Scharfe Park (Bush Park), on the east side of Bearbrook Road across from Westpark Drive.
Comfortable shoes and a water bottle are highly recommended.
Walks will proceed rain or shine.
Questions? Please send an email to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

Discovery Café (Free event)
2023-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Detecting Fraud: A behind-the-scenes look
Speaker: Robin Grosset, Chief Technology Officer, Mindbridge
Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. Fraudsters view each new advancement as an opportunity to exploit weaknesses in systems and are using increasingly sophisticated approaches to wreak havoc on organizations and individuals. In this session, Mr. Grosset will discuss how Ottawa-based Mindbridge, a well-respected and fast-growing financial fraud detection company, is helping companies find fraudulent activity and mitigate risk.

Holiday Market
2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
The BCA’s Holiday 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.

BCA Board Meeting
2023-11-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.

SENIORS WALK-AND-TALK
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Isaiah Scharfe Park, 41 Bearbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3H4, Canada
Seniors are invited to gather for a leisurely walk around our lovely Blackburn Hamlet community.
When: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 AM
Where: The walk will begin at the entrance to Isaiah Scharfe Park (Bush Park), on the east side of Bearbrook Road across from Westpark Drive.
Comfortable shoes and a water bottle are highly recommended.
Walks will proceed rain or shine.
Questions? Please send an email to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2023-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 7E2, Canada
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! Please join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. It is a great chance to meet new people, share stories and hear about events in the community.
Guests visiting? Bring them along!
Ample parking is available.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by October 27, 2023.
Hope to see you there!

Horrifying Halloween Costume Party for Blackburn Youth
2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Blackburn youth aged 9 -13 are invited to a Horrifying Halloween Costume Party that will be held outside the Blackburn Community Hall on Saturday October 28th from 2 – 4 pm. Costumes are optional, but those who do wear a costume will be eligible for a special door prize draw. The event will feature a scary scavenger hunt, ghoulish games, unsettling prizes and strange refreshments. Kindly RSVP by October 25th, if you dare, to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca

Discovery Café (Free event)
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Please join us for the next Discovery Café lecture: “Tales from a Research Laboratory”.
Dr. John ApSimon — retired Professor of Chemistry at Carleton University, Blackburn Hamlet resident and Discovery Café founder – began his research career in the study of the chemistry of natural products at the University of Liverpool in the 1950’s. Coming to Canada on a research fellowship to NRC, he then joined Carleton in 1962. His impressive career spans over 40 years in several domains, each of which has a fascinating story.
In this session, Dr. ApSimon will recount the reasons for pursuing his research pathways and describe his findings and experiences. He promises no chemical graphics will be shown!
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Looking forward to seeing you on October 26!
Questions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

SENIORS WALK-AND-TALK
2023-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Isaiah Scharfe Park, 41 Bearbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3H4, Canada
Seniors are invited to gather for a leisurely walk around our lovely Blackburn Hamlet community.
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 10:00 AM
Where: The walk will begin at the entrance to Isaiah Scharfe Park (Bush Park), on the east side of Bearbrook Road across from Westpark Drive.
Comfortable shoes and a water bottle are highly recommended.
Walks will proceed rain or shine.
Questions? Please send an email to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2023-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 7E2, Canada
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! Please join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. It is a great chance to meet new people, share stories and hear about events in the community.
Guests visiting? Bring them along!
Ample parking is available, but if you need a ride, let us know.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by September 29, 2023.
Hope to see you there!

Discovery Café (Free Lecture)
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Chemicals: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Speaker: Dr. Robert (Bob) Burk, Professor of Chemistry, Carleton University
Bob Burk is a Chemistry Professor at Carleton University where has taught at all levels for over 30 years. He is particularly interested in getting younger students interested in chemistry, and in educating non-chemists about the ins and outs of chemistry as it affects people and the environment.
This presentation is for everyone, whether you have a background in science or not.
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Hope to see you there!

2023 Cancer Chase
2023-09-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Cairine Wilson High School, 975 Orleans Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1C 2Z5, Canada
This year’s Cancer Chase event will be a collaboration between the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) and the Convent Glen-Orléans Wood Community Association (CGOWCA). The event will be held on September 24 at 975 Orleans Boulevard, near the Cairine Wilson High School in Convent Glen.
All funds from the Cancer Chase event go directly to cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital via the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (OHF). The Cancer Chase event has become a vibrant community event that can be enjoyed by the entire family while at the same time supporting a worthwhile cause. This year’s theme is “Chase the Cure”.
Additional details will be posted at blackburnhamlet.ca/events/cancer-chase/

Movie in the Park
2023-09-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Gagnier-Miller Real Estate Team, Blackburn Community Association and Laura Dudas invite Blackburn Hamlet residents to Movies in the Park!
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be shown at 8:30pm in the park behind the Hall. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown in the Hall.
Bring Chairs and Snacks!

Teddy Bear Care
2023-09-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
When: Sunday September 10th, 9am to noon
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park drive
Do you have a teddy or other stuffed animal in need of a little tender love and care? Bring it by the community hall to have it mended by one of our helpers for free! You may also leave with a new outfit for your stuffie too!
Are you handy with a needle and thread? Want to help make someone’s day a bit brighter? If you are interested in helping at this event, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca with the time you are available to help on September 10th.

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2023-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 7E2, Canada
When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! Please join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. It is a great chance to meet new people, share stories and hear about events in the community.
Guests visiting? Bring them along!
Ample parking is available, but if you need a ride, let us know.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by September 1, 2023.
Hope to see you there!

Movie in the Park
2023-08-11 20:30 - 22:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Gagnier-Miller Real Estate Team, Blackburn Community Association and Laura Dudas invite Blackburn Hamlet residents to Movies in the Park!
Fantastic Beasts: the Secrets of Dumbledore will be shown at 8:30pm in the park behind the Hall. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown in the Hall.
Bring Chairs and Snacks!

Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
2023-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 7E2, Canada
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! If you want to have a good meal, meet new people and share stories and laughter, we invite you to join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together.
Guests visiting? Bring them along!
Ample parking is available, but if you need a ride, let us know.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by July 28, 2023.
Hope to see you there!
