Friday, July 30 – “Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein” at Westben Theatre (in Northumberland County) is your destination where you will be served lunch by the church ladies before going to the wide-open countryside theatre for the musical Broadway Concert. Cost: $135 cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Tuesday, August 3 – Games Day, 10 am. Try your hand at curolling, pétanque-atout or bid euchre in the morning followed by lunch at noon. Cost $5. Please register in advance. Wednesday, August 4, 1 pm – Chic Flic, “Extraordinary Measures”. A touching movie of a parents’ fight to save their children suffering from Pompe disease. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Tuesday, August 10, 10-3 pm – Watercolour painting workshop for beginners and intermediates focussing on fundamental exercises in technique and colour mixing. You will paint the essence of a butterfly, led by Kathy Harker-Fiander. Cost $40 members, $60 non-members. Thursday, August 12 – Rideau Carleton Slots – Depart 4:30 pm, Return 8:45 pm. Dinner reservations are for 6 pm ($19.95 dinner buffet available or you may order off the menu). Play the horses or the slots. Receive a $5 food voucher and a $10 slot play. Cost $10 members, $14 non-members. Tuesday, August 17 – Grandparent’s Day 10:30 am – 1:30 pm . Book your grandchildren & great-grandchildren for a fun-filled day of crafts, lunch & games. We have a CARNIVAL theme this year. Please register in advance. Wednesday, August 18, 1 pm – Chic Flic “Invictus”. The story of Nelson Mandela joining with the South African rugby team to unite the country. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Thursday, August 19 – “Annie” in Belleville. Depart for Belleville, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before heading to the Empire Theatre for a performance of “Annie”. Cost $128 cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Monday, August 23, 10 am – Special Training Session for our front desk volunteers Tuesday, August 24, 9:30 am – Round-up Pancake Breakfast. As summer draws to a close and the Centre returns to a full fall schedule, the Board of Directors invites you to a free Pancake Breakfast - Western Style. Wednesday, August 25 – “Echoes of Ireland”. Spend the morning browsing through Merrickville as well as a delicious lunch before departing for the Brockville Arts Centre for the musical production of Echoes of Ireland. Cost $126 cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Monday, August 30, 1 pm – Chic Flic, “When In Rome”. This romantic comedy follows the exploits of a woman after swiping a few coins from a wishing fountain in Rome. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Sunday, Sept 5 & 19, Oct 3, 17 & 31, Nov 14 & 28, Dec 12, 2 pm – Sunday Darts. Enjoy an afternoon of darts with your fellow darters. Wednesday, Sept 8, 1 pm – Chic Flic “Letters to Juliet”. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Thursday, Sept 9 & 23, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 25, 9:30 am – Gloucester Stamp Club. Join our stamp enthusiasts in a morning of sharing and collecting. Saturday, Sept 11, Oct 2, Nov 13, Dec 4, 1 pm – Benefit Bridge Party. An afternoon of bridge, coffee, cookies and a prize for the top score. Cost $3. Sunday, Sept 12 & 26, Oct 10 & 24, Nov 7 & 21, Dec 5 & 19, 1 pm – Bid Euchre and Beginner Bridge. A great way to spend an afternoon with friends. Cost $3. Thursday, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, 9:30 am – Board Meeting. Saturday, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18, 7 pm – Card Party. Enjoy an evening of cards and treats with fellow members. Cost $3. Tuesday, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, 2 pm – Intergenerational Alzheimer Project at Extendicare Laurier Manor. Please let us know if you wish to join our group. Friday, October 22, 7 pm – Fall Dance. A fun filled evening of music and dancing. Light refreshments will be served. Cost $7.50 Older Adult Centres Association of Ontario (OACAO) Provincial Conference, Oct 17-19, in Guelph Ontario. Monday, Oct 25, 1 pm – Chic Flic “Cairo Time”. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Wednesday, Oct 27, 10 am. Canadian Health Prevention Tour 2010 sponsored by Pfizer. All seniors are welcome to attend this free half-day program featuring workshops on Health Eating for Healthy Living, arthritis and COPD testing. Displays, lunch and entertainment will round out the day. You must register in advance. Thursday, Oct 28, 12-noon – Halloween Lunch. Wear your orange and black and enjoy some spooky treats. Wednesday, Nov 3, starting at 9:30 am – OACAO EASTERN REGION 3RD ANNUAL FUN DAY. Games will be held at Centre Pauline-Charron. Games will include Carpet bowling, baseball sand bag toss – Pétanque atout, cribbage tournament (teams of two). Cost $10 per person. (Meal only will be $7.00 for guests). (Must be registered by Oct 22 to participate.) Thursday, Nov 4, 10 am – Karim Gwaduri of Edward Jones presents a workshop on “New Retirements Realities”. A look at the new realities of retirement & how the changing retirement experience will impact many people. Many retirees are not fully aware of what the risks are to funding retirement. No cost. Saturday, Nov 6, 10 am to 2 pm – Tinsel Tea & Bazaar. Our major fundraising event of the year gives you the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. Attractions include the bake table, quilting, crafts, tearoom, straw draw and more. Thursday, Nov 11 – Remembrance Day Celebration. Lunch will be at 12-noon. Cost $10. The students from Lester B. Pearson High School will commemorate Remembrance Day with a special intergenerational ceremony. Monday November 15, 1 pm – Chic Flic “Eat, Pray, Love”. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Thursday, Nov 25, 12-noon – St. Andrew’s Day Lunch. Celebrate the patron saint of Scotland with our resident Scots. Tickets $8. Monday, Dec 13, 1 pm – Chic Flic “Sex in the City 2”. Pop & popcorn $2 members, $3 non-members. Thursday, Dec 16, 11:30 am – Christmas Dinner. Enjoy punch and social time before our traditional Christmas Dinner of turkey with all the trimmings. Cost $16. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Thursday, Dec 23, 12-noon – Christmas Lunch and Carol Sing-Along. Join us at 11:15 am for a Christmas Sing-Along followed by a special tourtière lunch at noon. Cost $7. |
Friday, July 30 – “Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein” at Westben Theatre (in Northumberland County) is your destination where you will be served lunch by the church ladies before going to the wide-open countryside theatre for the musical Broadway Concert. Cost: $135 cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Thursday, August 12 – Rideau Carleton Slots – Depart 4:30 pm, Return 8:45 pm. Dinner reservations are for 6 pm ($19.95 dinner buffet available or you may order off the menu). Play the horses or the slots. Receive a $5 food voucher and a $10 slot play. Cost $10 members, $14 non-members. Thursday, August 19 – “Annie” in Belleville. Depart for Belleville, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before heading to the Empire Theatre for a performance of “Annie”. Cost $128 cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Wednesday, August 25 – “Echoes of Ireland”. Spend the morning browsing through Merrickville as well as a delicious lunch before departing for the Brockville Arts Centre for the musical production of Echoes of Ireland. Cost $126 cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Wednesday, Sept 8 & Tuesday, Nov 23 – Casino du Lac Leamy. Depart the Centre at 9:30 am return at 1:45 pm. You will receive $10 in slot machine promotional credits. Cost $10 members and $14 non-members. Thursday, Sept 23 – Elvis – The Way it Was. Calling all “Elvis Fans”. Travel to the Bay of Quinte to the Stirling Festival Theatre for a lovely buffet lunch and a matinee performance of the life and music of Elvis. Cost $140. Cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Tuesday, Sept 28 – Mont Tremblant Casino & Shopping. This is your opportunity to experience the new Mont Tremblant Casino in the fall glory of the countryside. Lunch at the casino and browse the village shops. Cost $58. Cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Tuesday, Oct 5 – Fall Colours in the Pontiac and the Ottawa Valley. Travel “The Valley” stopping in Pembroke, lunch at North Fork and on the Coulonge Falls. Cost $89. Cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Tuesday, Oct 19 – Rideau Carleton Slots. Depart 9:30 am, return 1:45 pm. Receive $10 slot play and $5 food voucher. Cost $10 members $14 non-members. Wednesday, Dec 1 – St-Eustache – A Good Old Fashioned Memorable Christmas Party. A holiday favourite for our members. Chez Constantin offers an evening of festive dining, singing, dancing and Santa. Cost $89. Cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. Friday, Dec 10 – Chateau Montebello & Christmas Light Tour. Afternoon departure for historical Chateau Montebello and a four-course festive dinner. Return trip takes you to the best Christmas lights in town. Cost $137. Cheques payable to Ottawa Valley Tours. |