Activities

Dated community activities

This section lists festival events, community booths, meals, talks, and special gatherings.

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Meeting

Connecting volunteers and preparing for the work ahead.

Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Upcoming

Thanksgiving and Chongyang Gathering

Sharing gratitude and honouring older adults through a warm seasonal gathering.

Date: Oct 9, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Healthy Eating Talk I

Practical ideas for healthier choices at the everyday table.

Date: Oct 16, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Multicultural Exchange

Care for Life Multicultural Exchange I

Meeting across cultures and getting to know one another.

Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Arts & Wellbeing

Arts and Wellbeing Experience I

Make, explore, and unwind through a welcoming art experience.

Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Healthy Eating Talk II

Understand nutrition information and make everyday choices with confidence.

Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Multicultural Exchange

Care for Life Multicultural Exchange II

Continuing the conversation and making space for different stories.

Date: Nov 13, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Arts & Wellbeing

Arts and Wellbeing Experience II

Creative expression that opens space for connection.

Date: Nov 20, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Giving Thanks Again: Community Story Circle

Sharing stories of gratitude from across the community.

Date: Nov 27, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Healthy Eating Talk III

Turn healthy eating ideas into practical everyday habits.

Date: Dec 4, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Arts & Wellbeing

Arts and Wellbeing Experience III

Closing the season with creativity, reflection, and time together.

Date: Dec 11, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Winter Solstice Dumpling-Making and Family Gathering

Making dumplings together and welcoming families and younger generations.

Date: Dec 18, 2026
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Planned

Past Activities

Digital Technology and Online Safety

Build digital confidence and stay safer online.

Date: Sep 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Past

Mid-Autumn Gathering: Mooncake Making and Cultural Exchange activity image

Multicultural Exchange

Mid-Autumn Gathering: Mooncake Making and Cultural Exchange

Making mooncakes together and sharing the spirit of Mid-Autumn.

Date: Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00–12:00
Location: Rideauview Community Hub 4100 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa

Past

Multicultural Exchange

Ottawa Ethno-Cultural Festival

Celebrating culture through performance, food, and community connection.

Date: Aug 26, 2026 · 14:00–16:00
Location: Rideau Community Hub

Past

Volunteer Meetup

Coming together to serve, learn, and support one another.

Date: Aug 21, 2026 · 09:30–12:00
Location: 4100 Strandherd Dr

Past

Summer Potluck Gathering activity image

Summer Potluck Gathering

Good food, games, and conversation brought the community together.

Date: Jul 24, 2026 · 11:00–14:00
Location: Half Moon Bay Park

Past

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