QTSRCA

Thursday, 8 September 2016

2nd Annual Iris Merchants Pinecrest Community Fun Day

The Iris Plaza Merchants will be holding their second annual Community Fun Day this Sunday, September 11^th from 11:00-4:00 in the parking lot of Iris Plaza at 1125 Cobden Road. This event will feature free face painting for children provided by Councillor Rick Chiarelli’s office. Come enjoy this awesome way to connect with your neighbours and support some of the excellent businesses in our community!

When: Sunday, September 11^th, 11:00-4:00

Where: 1125 Cobden Road (Parking lot of Iris Plaza)

Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Discover Synchronized Swimming with Nepean Synchro!

For girls ages 5 - 13 who are looking for an active water sport this season, check out Nepean Synchro, currently ranked the #2 club in Ontario!

Our Recreational Programs range from a 6-week Junior Squirts program for 5-6 year olds, all the way to full-year programs for all ages, including a NEW pre-teen Intro to Synchro for 11 year olds and over.

In a matter of a few months, swimmers will bond with new friends, become part of the synchro community, and learn the basic skills of synchro. They will also have an opportunity to perform their choreographed routines in front of friends and family at the year-end watershow on April 29, 2017.

Synchro is a sport that promotes strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry, to name just a few benefits... Synchro swimmers are some of the best all-around athletes!

If your daughter enjoys swimming and loves music and team work, then synchronized swimming may be the ideal sport for her!

Programs are offered at the following facilities:

Jewish Community Center Britannia pool

Walter Baker Nepean Sportsplex

Registration for the 2016/17 recreational season is open until September 10, 2016.

nepeansynchro.com

Thursday, 1 September 2016

Try it! FREE in September / Essayez-le! GRATUITEMENT en septembre

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For immediate release:
August 30, 2016

Try it! FREE in September

Ottawa – Ottawa residents are invited to sample a variety of fitness opportunities at City recreation facilities during the fall edition of Try it!

You have the entire month of September to try three free fitness sessions at City facilities. This is a great opportunity to try aquafitness, cycling and group fitness classes, or to work out in a participating City of Ottawa cardio or weight training centre free of charge.

Simply visit one of the following participating facilities to set up your free membership access card, which provides you three visits during the month of September:

Visit ottawa.ca for more information, and follow along on Facebook for more City Fitness!7

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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For more information:
Media contact
613-580-2450

Public inquiries
ottawa.ca

3-1-1

Pour diffusion immédiate
Le 30 août 2016

Essayez-le! GRATUITEMENT en septembre7

Ottawa – Les résidents d’Ottawa sont invités à profiter de différentes possibilités de mise en forme aux installations de loisirs de la Ville pendant l’édition d’automne d’Essayez-le!

Vous avez tout le mois de septembre pour faire l’essai de trois séances de conditionnement physique gratuites dans les installations de la Ville. Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion d’essayer l’aquaforme, le cardiovélo et les cours de conditionnement physique de groupe ou de vous entraîner gratuitement dans l’un des centres d’entraînement cardio ou de musculation participants de la Ville d’Ottawa.

Il vous suffit de vous rendre à l’une des installations participantes suivantes afin d’obtenir votre carte d’accès gratuite qui vous donnera droit à trois séances durant le mois de septembre.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, consultez ottawa.ca et suivez-nous sur Facebook pour en savoir plus sur les activités de conditionnement physique de la Ville!

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur les programmes et services de la Ville, visitez ottawa.ca ou appelez au 3-1-1 (ATS : 613-580-9656). Vous pouvez également nous suivre sur Facebook, Twitter et Instagram.

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Renseignements :
Médias
613-580-2450

Grand public
ottawa.ca

3-1-1

Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Next QTSRCA Meeting - August 15th, 2016

The Queensway Terrace South Ridgeview Community Association (QTSRCA) will be holding our next monthly meeting on August 15th and you are welcome to join us. A copy of the agenda for the meeting is available at this link.

When: August 15th, 7:30 pm

Where: Sonny’s Bar and Grill – 1119 Baxter Rd

Thursday, 4 August 2016

Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Connectivity

From the City of Ottawa:

As part of the LRT Stage 2 project – which extends the O-Train Confederation Line east and west, and Trillium Line farther south – The City of Ottawa has undertaken a Stage 2 Station Connectivity Study to ensure that community connections are preserved and enhanced along the expanded O-Train system. The study outlines a series of mobility enhancements, including bicycle facilities, multi-use pathways and crosswalks.

We invite you to give us your feedback on the study at a series of public consultations being held from
7 to 9 p.m. at the following locations:

West Stations:

(Queensview, Pinecrest and Bayshore) – August 9, 2016 - All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Road
(Iris and Baseline) – August 10, 2016 – Algonquin College ACCE Building, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Room CA105, 1st floor

South Stations:

(Walkley, Greenboro and South Keys) – August 17, 2016 Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road
(Leitrim and Bowesville) – August 30, 2016 Rideauview Community Centre, 4310 Shoreline Drive

East Stations:

(Montreal Road, Jeanne d'Arc, Orléans Blvd., Place d'Orléans and Trim) August 29, 2016 - Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Drive

The public consultation will include:

Recommendations for connectivity planning and design based on existing City plans and context
Moderated break-out sessions to get input from the community on these recommendations

Ward Councillors and representatives from the City will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please email your request to the contact below.

For more information, please email stage2@ottawa.ca or contact:

Marc Magierowicz, Planner
LRT Stage 2 Project Office
180 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2K3
marc.magierowicz@ottawa.ca
tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 27820

Sunday, 17 July 2016

QTSRCA Meeting - Monday, July 18th

The Queensway Terrace South Ridgeview Community Association (QTSRCA) will be holding our next monthly meeting on July 18th and you are welcome to join us. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

When: July 18th, 7:30 pm