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SUMMARY:ArborCare Community Grief Support Program
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Webster’s When Life Changes bereavement group.
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/arborcare-community-grief-support-program/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://coaottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Council-on-Aging-September-22.pdf
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SUMMARY:55 Alive Driver Refresher Course - Rideau Hub
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDate: Wednesdays\, October 14 and 21\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n2-Day Course\, must complete both days to receive your certificate \nHelps older drivers (55 years and older) to keep their independence and to improve their driving skills. The 55 Alive course will help you: \n\nFeel safer behind the wheel\nImprove social ties\nStay healthy and active\nUpdate yourself on traffic laws and new technology\nKnow how to react to the actions of other drivers\nIdentify bad driving habits\nVoice your concerns in a friendly and relaxed environment
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/55-alive-driver-refresher-course-rideau-hub-2026-10-14/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:COA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Council on Aging of Ottawa | Le conseil sur le vieillisement d'Ottawa":MAILTO:afo@coaottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:ArborCare Community Grief Support Program
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Webster’s When Life Changes bereavement group.
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/arborcare-community-grief-support-program/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://coaottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Council-on-Aging-September-22.pdf
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SUMMARY:8-Week Smart Aging Core Program - Rideau Hub
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursdays\, from October 8 to November 26\, 2026\nTime: 10 AM to 12 PM\nThe overall objective of the Smart Aging course is to better equip individuals to navigate life transitions in senior years. Each week\, participants will take an active role in preparing for these transitions by assigning themselves homework on the topic presented. \n \n 
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/8-week-smart-aging-core-program/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:COA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Council on Aging of Ottawa | Le conseil sur le vieillisement d'Ottawa":MAILTO:afo@coaottawa.ca
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DTSTAMP:20261022T174936Z
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SUMMARY:ArborCare Community Grief Support Program
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Webster’s When Life Changes bereavement group.
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/arborcare-community-grief-support-program/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://coaottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Council-on-Aging-September-22.pdf
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SUMMARY:Southwinds Café: Retirement Living
DESCRIPTION:Planning for aging doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — and it certainly doesn’t have to wait for a crisis. Join us for an engaging and informative presentation that demystifies retirement living and explores the many options available to today’s older adults and their families. Whether you’re planning for yourself\, supporting a loved one\, or advising clients\, this session will provide clear\, practical insights to help you navigate the senior living journey with confidence. \nWe’ll break down: \n\nWhy and when older adults begin to explore senior living\nThe differences between aging at home\, home care\, retirement living\, and long term care\nThe various levels of living and support available — and how they adapt as needs change\nThe importance of proactive planning and communicating your wishes before a crisis occurs\nHelpful tools and resources to support informed\, stress free decision making\n\nThis presentation is designed to replace uncertainty with understanding\, normalize the conversation around aging\, and empower attendees with knowledge that can make a meaningful difference in quality of life\, for today and the years ahead. \nIf you believe that planning ahead leads to better outcomes\, and that aging well is about choice\, dignity\, and living your best life\, this session is for you. \nWe look forward to welcoming you.
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/southwinds-cafe-retirement-living-2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:COA Event
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SUMMARY:Smart Aging: Aging in Place with Home Modifications
DESCRIPTION:Participants will explore what’s involved (practically\, emotionally\, and financially) in considering whether they can or should stay in their current home and which home modifications might ease their lives now and allow them to stay in their homes longer.
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/smart-aging-aging-in-place-with-home-modifications/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:ArborCare Community Grief Support Program
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Webster’s When Life Changes bereavement group.
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/arborcare-community-grief-support-program/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://coaottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Council-on-Aging-September-22.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T110000
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SUMMARY:Get the Full Scoop
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDate : Monday\, September 28\, 2026 \nTime: 11 am to 1 pm \nGet the Full Scoop is a fun\, ice cream-themed event designed to welcome new members and those interested in getting involved with the Council on Aging of Ottawa. Join us for a relaxed meet-and-greet where you can connect with others while enjoying a sweet treat. \nThe event will feature a presentation highlighting the Council’s ongoing advocacy and education initiatives\, the impact of our work in the community\, and the many ways volunteers can get involved. Learn how the Council works alongside older adults and community partners to shape the future of older adults. \nWhether you’re looking to build new connections\, contribute your skills\, or help shape the future with older adults\, this is the perfect opportunity to get the full scoop on how you can make a meaningful difference in our community. \nParking: Available on Site
URL:https://coaottawa.ca/community_event/get-the-full-scoop-2026-09-28/
LOCATION:The Council on Aging of Ottawa – Room 235\, 217-815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K1K 3A7
CATEGORIES:COA Event
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