UPCOMING EVENTS:
Birthday Party
Friday, March 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.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lecture: My Para Transpo
Tuesday, March 28 – In Person
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by OC Transpo
You may have heard about the My Para Transpo new self serve system. But do you know how to use it? In an effort to familiarize its customers with the system, OC Transpo will provide this very informative presentation to members, clients, and volunteers at The Good Companions. Invite a friend or family member and learn, hands-on, how to use this new and convenient tool to book your rides. This is a free information session. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Easter Brunch
Thursday, March 30
Cost: $15
11:00 am Menu: Assorted pastries, salads, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, seasonal vegetables, herbed chicken breast, chef carved ham, carrot cake, coffee and tea.
Deadline for ticket purchase is March 28 by 3:00 pm.
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, April 11
1:00 – 2:00 pm
This orientation will provide new members (or existing members seeking more info about TGC) with the opportunity to meet other new members and staff. There will be mingling,
refreshments, and details on all the Centre has to offer. There is no charge for this event. RSVP at Front Reception.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lecture: Information on Funeral Planning in Ottawa
Wednesday, April 19 – Via Zoom
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Presented by Beverlee McIntosh, Funeral Cooperative of Ottawa
Let’s talk about funerals. What do you need to know about death and funerals in Ontario? This 1 hour presentation provides general information on a range of choices available from traditional funerals, cremation, to newer “trends” such as aquamation and green burial. Learn how a not-for-profit funeral home, the Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa, can assist you in planning a funeral for yourself or a loved-one. This is a great starting point to help you and your executor discuss your own funeral plans or for anyone who might be relying on you to arrange their funeral services.
Birthday Party
Friday, April 28
1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by The Rivermen.
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.
Mother’s Day Tea
Thursday, May 11
1:00 pm
Cost: $5
Entertainment will be provided by musical performer The Chris Sandes Trio.
The dessert will feature double chocolate loaf with caramel sauce, coffee and tea.
Deadline for ticket purchase is May 9 by 3:00 pm.
Spring Fling Luncheon
Tuesday, May 16
Cost: $16
12:00 pm Menu: Spring vegetable salad, honey citrus chicken, herbed rice, seasonal vegetables, strawberry lemon blondie, coffee and tea.
1:00 pm Entertainment provided by Arlene Quinn.
Deadline for ticket purchase is May 12 by 3:00 pm.
Alan P. Sentance Educational Lecture: Budgeting In Times Of Rising Costs
Wednesday, May 17 – Via Zoom
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Angela Dzinas
You may find yourself (or know someone who is) among the many Canadians who are struggling to keep up with the cost of living. As things become more expensive, consumers need to re-examine and adjust their budgets as they are paying more for essentials like groceries. There are many things to consider when planning your budget. Come join us for this very informative presentation with Angela Dzinas, Personal Finance Expert. She will discuss various strategies and steps to create and/or adjust your budget to help you manage the rising cost of living.
Birthday Party
Friday, May 26
1:15 pm
Entertainment will be provided by The Good Companions Choir, directed by Gloria Jean Nagy.
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.
To register for any of these events, please click here.
Dear members, volunteers, clients and visitors to The Good Companions:
Please ensure you self screen each day before coming to the Centre: Website-COVID-19-Self-Screener-.pdf (thegoodcompanions.ca)
For the safety of those that we serve and for ourselves, we will continue to require masks to be worn by everyone entering the Centre or Good Companions transportation vehicles.
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.