Reminder:
Table Talk - Gardening with the Petawawa Horticultural Society tomorrow (March 5) morning at 10:30.
The topics will include:
-Perennials in Deep River
-Annuals and perennials weed prevention and mulching to prevent weeds
-Top 10 Northern Climate flowering bushes
-Tips on how to start a small vegetable garden
-Building raised gardens
-Garden vegetables to grow apart or near each other; controlling garden insects such as aphids
-What vegetables grow well in our zone
...and more, if time permits.
As this is a phone based session, please contact us for the 'dial in' instructions. uovsfc55@gmail.com
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Here is what's going on with the SFC this week (Feb 22 - 26)!
Tuesday
10:30 - Chair Yoga with Angela
1:00 - Book Club - We Read Banned Books for Freedom to Read Week
Wednesday
1:30 - Snowshoeing (Awe....the beautiful outdoors)
7:00 - Meet the Authors - Kristen den Hartog and Tracy Kasaboski
Thursday
10:30 - Hip and Balance Fitness class with Kim
1:00 - Peter Boczar - Zoom Concert
7:00 - Meditation with Madelaine
For info on how to join in on the fun, contact:
uovsfc55@gmail.com or
613-401-3452
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Reminder about the SFC Valentine's Music Chat going on tonight (Feb. 17th) at 7pm.
Brian is looking forward to engaging with as many folks as possible. It is promising to be a fun 30-40 minutes session.
For 'dial in' instructions, simply email uovsfc55@gmail.com or phone 613-401-3452 for quick instructions.
The same easy instructions will get you on the line for tomorrow evening's Valentine's Trivia at 8pm.
We hope that you can join us!
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Here is what's going on with the SFC this week (Feb 15-19)!
Tuesday
10:30 - Chair Yoga with Angela (Angela has some special news to share ....you won't want to miss it!)
1:00 - Book Club - Steamy Romance (oooooh la la...)
7pm - Poetry Readings by Vanessa Sears (homegrown talent)
Wednesday
1:30 - Snowshoeing (Awe....the beautiful outdoors)
7pm - MUSIC CHAT: LOVE, MARRIAGE & MAKING WHOOPEE (sounds intriguing.....)
Thursday
10:30 - Hip and Balance Fitness class with Kim
4:45 - Cooking with Jenna (Sheetpan Chicken and Roasted Vegetables)
7:00 - Meditation with Madelaine
8:00 - Valentine's Trivia (so you think you know Valentine's trivia .....bet you don't! Come on and see who is right.)
Friday
10:30 - Table Talk with Helen (there is never enough time to cover all that we want to cover in these chats....)
For info on how to join in on the fun, contact:
uovsfc55@gmail.com or
613-401-3452
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Thank you to everyone who contributed poetry for tomorrow evening's Poetry Readings by Vanessa Sears!
Join us at 7pm tomorrow evening (Tuesday, Feb. 16th).
All you need is a comfy chair, perhaps a favorite beverage, and a telephone! No computer is needed for this event; just a phone which you can put on 'speaker', if you wish, so you can sit back and enjoy!
Contact uovsfc55@gmail.com or 613-401-3452 for 'dial in instructions'...........it's easy peasy!
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SFC Valentine's Week Special Events!

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Mark your calendars for Feb 24th!

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This week with the SFC.
Tuesday at 10:30 Chair Yoga with Angela
Tuesday at 1pm Book Club with area librarians - this week's topic of discussion is: I Read Canadian
Tuesday at 8pm - Shawn Anthony - Storyteller
Wednesday 1:30 Snowshoeing
Thursday at 10:30 Hip and Balance Fitness with Kim
Thursday at 7pm Meditation with Madelaine
Join us to find out what all of the excitement is about!
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The SFC presents Shawn Anthony - Storyteller
on
Tuesday, February 9th at 8pm
So pick a comfortable chair, pour a favourite beverage, and join us as we are entertained by storyteller Shawn Anthony.
A native of Fogo Island, Shawn Anthony’s storytelling ability is a legacy passed down from his ancestors who spent their lives working on the ocean. Shawn’s stories, based upon his recent book, “Apse The Gate” are of growing up and still trying to find out what being an adult actually is, and will make you laugh and cry, and perhaps even give you a glimpse into a world that might no longer exist, but shouldn’t be forgotten. These beautiful stories are for anyone who has ever set out on a journey to define what “home” means to them.
You can find out more about him at apsethegate.ca. Shawn has been a regular participant at Ottawa Story teller’s monthly (un)told storytelling events. He also has a monthly podcast called “Shawn Anthony’s Story Shop, Gas Bar & Take Out”, with stories shared in the style he heard them in his Uncle’s shop back on Fogo Island, Newfoundland.
In Shawn's first ‘call in’ show, he will be giving away 1 free ticket to his upcoming Signature Series Event (value $20) which because of COVID protocol will be live stream broadcast (https://www.ottawastorytellers.ca/apse-the-gate). The winner of the ticket will be emailed a unique link the day of the performance and will be able to watch on their device from the comfort of their home.
UPCOMING EVENT:
Ottawa Signature Series is an annual showcase of Ottawa premier storytellers. Shawn’s performance will be held on February 25, 2021 at 7:30 EST. Tickets available at the following link: https://www.ottawastorytellers.ca/apse-the-gate
Contact info: Shawn Anthony: shawnivananthony@gmail.com 613-612-2161
Reviews: https://www.shawnanthony.ca/reviews
For details on how to join us on Tuesday evening, contact: uovsfc55@gmail.com or 613-401-3452 or 613-584-3033
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What's going on with the Seniors Friendship Club this week?
Take a look below:
Tuesday at 10:30 - Chair Yoga with Angela Stewart
Tuesday at 1:00 - Book Club with wonderful area librarians; the theme this week is Black History Month - tell us about one of your favorite reads on this subject? Perhaps Michelle Obama's "Becoming".
Wednesday 1:30 - Snowshoeing/Walking
Thursday 10:30 - Hip Strength and Balance Class with Kim Knight
Thursday 4:45 - Cooking with Jenna. This week we will be cooking Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls together.
Thursday 7:00 - Meditation with Madelaine
Friday 10:30 - Table Talks with Helen. This week the discussion will be about 'the commercialization of Valentine’s Day'.
If you are joining us, please join in a few minutes before start time in case there are any technical glitches which we might need to work out.
If you wish to join us, simply email uovsfc55@gmail.com or phone 613-401-3452.
Have a wonderful week, Everyone!
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