Location: 700 Longfields Drive across from Highbury Park Drive
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Summer Updates
July 10, 2025
We are now well into the summer heat! Since the last update a lot has happened! Don left earlier than planned in May which led to the following changes to our board:
- Louise Chenier-Dalonzo has taken the position of Interim President Designate
- Patrick Whittacker is now our new Treasurer
- Frank Lee is now a new member at large.
In the last two months, we have all had a busy time:
- The Barrhaven Seniors’ Council hosted a well-attended BBQ on June 9th.
- Councillors David Hill and Wilson Lo hosted a tea party for seniors on May 30th that offered us an opportunity to meet them in person as well as enjoy a great sing along time!
- The Barrhaven Legion Branch 641 sponsored a wonderful free Pancake Breakfast for seniors on Canada Day where all enjoyed breakfast and meeting an unexpected guest: Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- The annual fund-raising drive began with the distribution of the email on July 1st.
- To simplify and automate our mailing list and email processes, we launched a new way to subscribe to our emails. On the Contact Us page of this website, just enter your email address in the Subscribe box and you will be automatically added to our mailing list. You will receive an email asking you to confirm that you do want to receive our emails. Please note an Unsubscribe button is always available at the end of all our communications.
Exciting news:
In his weekly newsletter, Councillor David Hill announced that the City of Ottawa had approved the purchase of “1.7-hectare parcel of vacant land located northwest of the future Chapman Mills Drive and Riocan Avenue” and that “The project will include a 15,000 sq. ft. cultural centre with performance and event space, a 3,000 sq. ft. seniors’ space, a library branch, a councillor ward office and an urban plaza with a possible water and ice feature."
We will continue to work with the City on the development of the 3,000sq.ft. seniors’ space and keep you updated as we proceed – we understand this will be a long process!
Your board is hard at work preparing the 2025/2026 season, so please be patient with us if information is sometimes slow getting published. Keep in mind, we are all volunteers and are on a sharp learning curve!
We wish you a safe and cool summer!
The Board of the
Barrhaven Seniors' Council,
Charity #72092 5924 RR0001,
Canada Not-For-Profit #1016879-3.
About Us
Expand social opportunities!
Join older adults and seniors with similar interests from the community. These could be interests and skills from your work environment, or maybe a unique hobby.
Over 600 older adults 55+ in and around Barrhaven have joined our group list and we continue to expand.
It's sometimes difficult to find others in the community with similar interests. Expand you network of friends by taking part in som
It's Fun !
Our volunteers offer a wide variety of: Programs; Social Activities; Outings and Special Events - plus provide links to other services available in the community.
Group activities are designed to provide a welcoming atmosphere - . in a relaxed setting.
Want to see new sights? Join us on one of our full day bus tours out of the city. We use highway coaches with a professional tour guide and driver.
Like to explore different part of the city? Join the seasonal "Out and About" group as they take one of the free for seniors OCTranspo routes. There is lots to see and do in our city.
No Membership Fee !
As a CRA Registered Charity - #72092 5924 RR0001 - any older adult or senior can join our group. Annual "activity fees" may apply.
There is no fee required to be able to join this group. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Tax Receipts are issued for all Donations. For ease of budgeting, donations can be made in lump sum or by monthly giving. We appreciate any and all donations.
Financial support from the community as a whole is needed so that our volunteers can offer a wide variety of programs and services to older adults and seniors from Barrhaven and surrounding areas.