October 2024

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		1 Darts at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Darts at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden Darts at the Cobden Legion	2 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion every week at 1 p.m. 6 hand euchre at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion every week open jam session at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion Weekly Trail Walking Group Starts: Wed. Sept. 18^th for 5 weeks (Wednesday evenings) Time: 6:00 pm (Please arrive by 5:30 pm on the first evening- Sept. 18^th) Where: 27 Crawford St. (St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall) What: Dress for the weather, good walking, running or hiking shoes, bring water Weather: we walk rain or shine! Registration required: Click the link below and register OR Call Lara @ 613-582-3685 for details or to register by phone https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=12 Open to all, varying ability levels, poles available for loan Weekly Trail Walking Group	3 Learn About Reiki REIKI Come learn about Reiki on October 3rd at 10AM at the Whitewater Seniors Centre - 2022 Foresters Falls Road. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement. It relieves energy blockages and imbalances to support overall healing and well being. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Presentation and demonstrations by Kristin Olsen. Registration Required Minimum of 5 people required to run this workshop Call 613-602-3915 or email seniors@whitewaterregion.ca Learn About Reiki	4	5
6 How the Feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English The "Irishness" of our Ottawa Valley English "Twang," On Sunday, October 6, at 2pm, the Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome journalist, podcaster and raconteur Barry Conway. His topic will be How the feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English. One of Renfrew County’s native sons, he will share his first-hand command of the history of the English language and how it came to shape the speech of the descendants of the original Irish who settled Renfrew County. This presentation, which is free to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road in Osceola. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. How the Feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English	7 Bingo at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Bingo at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden. Bingo at the Cobden Legion	8 Darts at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Darts at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden Darts at the Cobden Legion	9 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion every week at 1 p.m. 6 hand euchre at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion every week open jam session at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion Weekly Trail Walking Group Starts: Wed. Sept. 18^th for 5 weeks (Wednesday evenings) Time: 6:00 pm (Please arrive by 5:30 pm on the first evening- Sept. 18^th) Where: 27 Crawford St. (St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall) What: Dress for the weather, good walking, running or hiking shoes, bring water Weather: we walk rain or shine! Registration required: Click the link below and register OR Call Lara @ 613-582-3685 for details or to register by phone https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=12 Open to all, varying ability levels, poles available for loan Weekly Trail Walking Group	10	11	12
13	14 Bingo at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Bingo at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden. Bingo at the Cobden Legion	15 Darts at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Darts at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden Darts at the Cobden Legion	16 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion every week at 1 p.m. 6 hand euchre at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion every week open jam session at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion Weekly Trail Walking Group Starts: Wed. Sept. 18^th for 5 weeks (Wednesday evenings) Time: 6:00 pm (Please arrive by 5:30 pm on the first evening- Sept. 18^th) Where: 27 Crawford St. (St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall) What: Dress for the weather, good walking, running or hiking shoes, bring water Weather: we walk rain or shine! Registration required: Click the link below and register OR Call Lara @ 613-582-3685 for details or to register by phone https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=12 Open to all, varying ability levels, poles available for loan Weekly Trail Walking Group	17 Simple Adaptations to Support Aging at Home Simple Adaptations to Support Aging at Home Presentation by Angela Stiller from Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario. Topics to include: Planning ahead for aging in place Support for aging at home Making your home safe and accessible Resources for aging in place How much will it cost to age in place? When it's time to leave home Date: October 17th, 2024 Time: 1PM - 3PM Venue: Haley United Church REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Minimum of 5 people required to run this workshop) Call 613-602-3915 or email seniors@whitewaterregion.ca Simple Adaptations to Support Aging at Home	18 Chair & Standing Yoga JOIN US for Chair & Standing Yoga 6 week session starting Friday, October 18th - 9:30-10:30 at Whitewater Seniors Centre (2022 Forester Falls Road) Instruction by Fiona from Kula Yoga REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 613-602-3915 or email seniors@whitewaterregion.ca Register online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../yoga-chair-staniding... (Minimum of 5 people - Maximum of 10) DONATIONS WELCOMED! Chair & Standing Yoga	19
20	21 Bingo at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Bingo at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden. Bingo at the Cobden Legion	22 Darts at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Darts at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden Darts at the Cobden Legion	23 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion every week at 1 p.m. 6 hand euchre at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion every week open jam session at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion	24	25 Chair & Standing Yoga JOIN US for Chair & Standing Yoga 6 week session starting Friday, October 18th - 9:30-10:30 at Whitewater Seniors Centre (2022 Forester Falls Road) Instruction by Fiona from Kula Yoga REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 613-602-3915 or email seniors@whitewaterregion.ca Register online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../yoga-chair-staniding... (Minimum of 5 people - Maximum of 10) DONATIONS WELCOMED! Chair & Standing Yoga The WDRA Halloween Costume Party The WDRA Halloween Costume Party featuring Abbey Lane DJ at 119 Synton Street, Westmeath. Family event from 6:30pm - 8pm, Bar opens at 8:30pm - 1am. Tickets: Kids $5, 16+ is $15. Prizes for best costume. Get ready to dance the night away. Bring your friends and family for a frightfully fun night filled with music, dancing & fantastic costumes. Don't miss out on the chance to win amazing prizes & create unforgettable Halloween memories. Grab your tickets now and join the fun! Sponsored by the Westmeath District Recreation Association. The WDRA Halloween Costume Party	26 A Haunted Haley's Eve A Haunted Haley's Eve from 5pm - 8pm at 17 Fire Hall Lane, Haley Station. Haunted House, Treat bags, games & prizes, bake sale, touch a fire truck, costume contest at 6:30pm. Presented by the Haley Station Firefighters Association. A Haunted Haley's Eve
27	28 Bingo at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Bingo at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden. Bingo at the Cobden Legion Meditative Sound Bath Meditative Sound Bath We had so much fun with the first session we are offering this workshop again. Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience with Sheila from dOMe Retreat at the Westmeath Community Hall. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments that will help you unwind and find inner peace. Meditative Sound Bath, a unique experience that will help us to be grounded through the musical instruments. Bring your water bottle, yoga mat, blanket and give yourself the gift of relaxation. If you do not have a yoga mat Whitewater Seniors can loan you one. You can sit on a chair and participate as well. No experience is necessary, just bring yourself, a water bottle, yoga mat, two pillows, and even a cozy blanket. Monday, October 28th 11AM - Noon - Westmeath Community Hall Registration required. Minimum of 5 people required for workshop - Max of 25 Register by calling 613-602-3915 or seniors@whitewaterregion.ca Register Online https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../meditative-sound-bath... We can't wait to see you there! Meditative Sound Bath	29 Darts at the Cobden Legion every week at 7 p.m. Darts at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Upstairs Hall, Cobden Darts at the Cobden Legion Dementia Prevention DEMENTIA PREVENTION Come learn healthy habits to help prevent Dementia. Presentation by the Dementia Society on October 29th 1-3PM - Cobden Legion. Registration required. Minimum of 5 people required for workshop Register by calling 613-602-3915 or seniors@whitewaterregion.ca Dementia Prevention	30 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion every week at 1 p.m. 6 hand euchre at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. 6 Hand Euchre at the Cobden Legion Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion every week open jam session at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, in the Lounge, Cobden. Open Jam Session at the Cobden Legion	31