UPCOMING EVENTS:
Birthday Party & 15 Year Recognition Tea
Friday, September 22
1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by Gary Palmer. Members celebrating 15 years of paid membership this year (consecutive membership – April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2023) will receive an invitation by mail. Cake, ice cream, coffee or tea will be served after the show. There is no charge for members celebrating birthdays; $4 for all others. Guest tickets are available at Front Reception on the day of the party. The birthday party is brought to you by First Memorial Funeral Services.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lectures Traveling With Monty: Ladakh
Presented by Amitabh Mukerji, member and volunteer at TGC
Tuesday, September 26 2023 – In person or via Zoom
10:30 – 11:30 am
Our member and volunteer Monty travelled to Ladakh, India in September of 2022. He crossed the highest drivable pass in the world at 18,000 feet and went up to the border of India with China (Tibet)! Monty will share his experiences with you, his fellow members and volunteers. Embark on this virtual trip with an exceptional tour guide. This is a free presentation. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call 613-236-0428 or e-mail info@thegoodcompanions.ca to register.
Welcome Back Tea
Tuesday, September 26
1:00 pm
Cost: $5
Entertainment will be provided by the ‘Sentimental Journey’ duo featuring the Grey Jazz Big Band singer Betty Ann Bryanton. The dessert will feature Brown Butter Cake with Salted Caramel, Coffee and Tea.
Deadline for ticket purchase September 22 by 3:00 pm.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, September 28 (No need to register)
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (or Orange Shirt Day) is Saturday, September 30. This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. The Good Companions will celebrate Truth and Reconciliation Day on Thursday, September 28th with a land acknowledgement. We encourage everyone to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
Fall Colour Tour
Tuesday, October 3 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Cost: $87 members and $102 non-members
Includes:
Motorcoach transportation (departing from and returning to TGC)
Enjoy the beautiful fall colours of the Upper Ottawa Valley as we travel through many historical towns and communities
Lunch at the picturesque Spectacle Lake Lodge in Barry’s Bay, ON
Harvest Meal
Friday, October 6
Cost: $16
12:00 pm: Menu: roll, roast turkey, whipped potatoes, carrots, green beans, apple pie, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm: Entertainment provided by Lauren Hall
Deadline for ticket purchase is October 4 by 3:00 pm.
Oktoberfest Luncheon
Tuesday, October 17
Cost: $15
12:00 pm: Menu: Oktoberfest soup, bratwurst sausage with warm sauerkraut salad, roasted potatoes with bacon, apple strudel, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm: Entertainment provided by The International Set.
Deadline for ticket purchase is October 13 by 3:00 pm.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lectures: Fire Prevention
Presented by Ottawa Fire Services
Thursday, October 19 2023 – in Person and Via Zoom
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Fire causes more deaths than any other type of disaster. Be serious about the responsibility of planning for and practicing what to do in case of a fire. Educate yourself and refresh all the training you have had. Join the fire prevention presentation provided by the Ottawa Fire Services to learn how to be ready in case of a fire. Come together to discuss and get tips on how to be ready in case of a fire. This is a free presentation. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call 613-236-0428 or e-mail info@thegoodcompanions.ca to register.
Birthday Party
Friday, October 27
1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by Evelyn Greenberg.
Cake, ice cream, coffee & tea will be served after the entertainment. There is no charge to members celebrating birthdays. Tickets are $4 for all others and can be purchased at Front Reception. The birthday party is brought to you by First Memorial Funeral Services.
Halloween Tea
Tuesday, October 31
1:00 pm
Cost: $5
Entertainment will be provided by musical performer Roger Fowler.
The dessert will feature Devil’s food cupcake, coffee and tea.
Deadline for ticket purchase is October 27 by 3:00 pm.
Remembrance Day Service
Friday, November 10
10:30 am
All are welcome to join us in a service of remembrance. The service will be led by Major (retired) David Clemis. Poppies will be available at Front Reception the first week of November.
68th Anniversary Luncheon
Wednesday, November 15
Cost: $ 17
12:00 pm: Menu: mixed greens salad, chicken Wellington, rice pilaf, green beans with red peppers, chocolate cheesecake, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm: Entertainment provided by Marleen Fawcett.
Deadline for ticket purchase is November 10 by 3:00 pm.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lectures: Traveling With Monty: Central Asia
Presented by Amitabh Mukerji, member and volunteer at TGC
Tuesday, November 21 2023 – In person or via Zoom
10:30 – 11:30 am
In April of this year Monty had the opportunity to travel to four countries in Central Asia, which used to be part of the Soviet Union before it broke apart in 1991. These are the so-called “stans”, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This place is full of history. Dynasties rose and fell before being part of Russia under the Tsars and later the Soviet Union. You can’t miss this adventure! Join us for this exciting presentation. This is a free presentation. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call 613-236-0428 or e-mail info@thegoodcompanions.ca to register.
Birthday Party
Friday, November 24
1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by George McNaule.
Cake, ice cream, coffee & tea will be served after the entertainment. There is no charge to members celebrating birthdays. Tickets are $4 for all others and can be purchased at Front Reception. The birthday party is brought to you by First Memorial Funeral Services.
The Good Companions Craft Studio Sale & Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 2
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
FREE admission
Featuring: crafts from our studios, books, baking, silent auction, treasures and a Christmas café.
Plus a visit from Santa Claus himself!
Donations of baked goods to sell at the Bazaar will be accepted as of November 30.
To register for any of these events, please click here.
We’re so happy to introduce the new Partnership Program through the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls!
The SCWW Partnership Program works with partner organizations across Ontario and Atlantic Canada so they can run their own impactful SCWW program that enhances the health and wellbeing of older adults in their community. These programs encourage meaningful connections, mental stimulation, and life-long learning. Learn more at: https://thegoodcompanions.ca/programs-services/scww-partnership/
Construction Notice:
Construction on Albert Street between Empress and Bronson is scheduled to start on Monday, March 27th. The City of Ottawa is rehabilitating portions of its underground infrastructure along Albert Street, Queen Street, Slater Street and Bronson Avenue. Albert and Slater Street will be reduced to single lanes in each direction starting on this date and lasting until the end of the 2023 construction season. For more information on this project and how it may affect your travel, please click here.