June 18, 2022
Good afternoon, everyone.
Finally, we return to the Barrhaven Seniors' Centre for almost all in-person activities starting Tuesday, June 21st - the first day of summer.
The revised June calendar can be found in the "Calendars" section (click the tab to view). I was at the building yesterday.
The air conditioning units are activated, new floors in many areas, and the washrooms have been upgraded during our absence.
A reminder that there will be children using the water park, so if at all possible please park in the parking lot. If you do need to park up by the building, please be very cautious of young ones suddenly darting about.
The "Barrhaven Seniors' Centre" is located at 700 Longfields Drive - on the east side of the intersection of Longfields Drive & Highbury Park Drive. Enter the large parking lot and our accessible building is ahead on the left.
EXPECTATION OF MEMBERS: Our event Co-Ordinators are volunteers who willingly give up their time so as to provide a “positive experience” for participants. Everyone who comes to the building for any activity should have the opportunity to take part – no one should be left out. If there are not sufficient numbers of players for another table of that particular game, please take turns sitting out a hand or two to accommodate such situations. Finally, let's make this summer a positive experience after all of us having endured shut downs and separation since Mid March 2019. :
More information will be forthcoming about upcoming events. Have a great day.
Don
Donald Winchester, President,
Barrhaven Seniors' Council,
https://barrhavenseniors.com/
Charity #72092 5924 RR0001, Canada Not-For-Profit #1016879-3.
Phone: 613-440-3620
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"Your" new location: Announcement April 30, 2022
Good afternoon, Members.
It's now official !
This morning, representing the Barrhaven Seniors' Council, I attended the official announcement of funding for your new 3,000 square feet Seniors Space within the integrated project the "Barrhaven Town Centre."
From Councillor Harder about today's announcement: "This new cultural hub will include the construction of a 15,000 square foot cultural centre, a 3,000 square foot seniors’ space, and an over 25,000 square foot library. Once complete, this project will provide residents in Ottawa with a cultural hub that will foster social interactions and community engagement for years to come."
This is the culmination of many hours of work behind the scenes by many groups representing a variety of interests.. On your behalf, since 2016 Consultant Phil Denyes and I met with various organizations and representatives of all levels of government to encourage an integrated project initially called the Barrhaven Community and Cultural Centre - which would include a large, permanent space for seniors.
Throughout the years since we first began planning for a permanent location for the "Barrhaven Seniors' Centre," we have enjoyed the strong support of M.P. Chandra Arya, MPP/Minister Lisa MacLeod, and Councillor Jan Harder. On your behalf, I would like to thank them for their dedication in seeing this integrated project come to life - not only for the seniors, but for all citizens of Barrhaven.
Complete details can be found in the press release below https://www.janharder.ca/post/april-29th-canada-and-ontario-invest-in-community-and-recreation-infrastructure?fbclid=IwAR2-ohGUMI_ctqjtiAMiViAD7kCR1U2xPNVaE5-7OQ5sA3yWiFWjgKATk8U
Location: Behind the Cineplex/LCBO/Loblaws.
Funding is the critical step in moving this project into reality. There will be much work to do in the coming years to ensure that the seniors component provides a hub for all seniors in Barrhaven. I will keep you up-to-date as events unfold.
Sincerely,
Don
Donald Winchester,
President, Barrhaven Seniors' Council,
Charity #72092 5924 RR0001,
Canada Not-For-Profit #1016879-3. 613-440-3620
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Please watch your Inbox for further updates over the coming weeks.
