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The OVSC Event Archive
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2024 Events
1. August Celebration
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2024.07.28 1600-2200
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Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1, Canada |
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AGM 2024
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2024.03.06 1700-2100
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Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9, Canada |
We are planning a meet and greet with apetizers starting at 17h, please RSVP so we can have a headcount.
The AGM itself will begin at 18h30.
Minutes of last year's AGM, Reports of President and Treasurer. OVSC AGM Package 2024.pdf Hardcopies will also be available.
TREASURER's report 2023.pdf
Please fill in and return the Proxy form if not attending.
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2023 Events
1 August Celebration
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2023.07.30 1600-2130
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Swiss Parents Group: Meetup
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2023.05.07 1400-1600
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Meet at Lansdowne Park on the Great Lawn
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AGM 2023
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2023.03.17 1800-2130
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Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9, Canada |
We are planning a meet and greet with apetizers starting at 18h, please RSVP so we can have a headcount.
The AGM itself will begin at 19h.
Minutes of last year's AGM, Reports of President and Treasurer. Hardcopies will also be available on Friday.
AGM Handout \; (Treasurer's Report)
Please fill in and return the Proxy form if not attending.
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2022 Events
Children's Christmas Party
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2022.12.11 1400-1500
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1 August celebration
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2022.07.31 1600-2100
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Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1, Canada |
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AGM2022
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2022.03.22 1800-2100
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18h: Open Zoom/Webex for conversations, meet &\; greet
19h: Start of AGM
2022 Meeting Materials
2022 Proxy
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Webinar: Diplomacy and International Relations
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Embassy of Switzerland, Ottawa
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2022.03.08 1130-1300
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In celebration of International Women's Day and the Month of the \;Francophonie, the Montréal Consulate is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion held in French on March 8, 2022 at 11:30 am (EST) on "The place of women in international relations: issues and perspective of the \;Francophonie".
Women from the Diplomatic Circle and International Relations will present the strategies and initiatives put in place by their government or organization to achieve a more inclusive world. These Representatives will also share their experiences and solutions to help enrich the thinking and actions in this field.
REGISTER HERE \;in order to receive your free access.
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Online film screening: The Divine Order
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Embassy of Switzerland, Ottawa
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2022.03.08 0800-2200
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The Montreal Consulate are happy to propose the free screening of the feature film "The Divine Order" (Die göttliche Ordnung), a comedy about the struggle for women's rights in 1971, directed by our compatriot Petra Volpe. [2017, 96 min, fiction, \;original Swiss German version with optional English or French subtitles]
Date: March 8, 2022 Details and registration \;HERE
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2021 Events
2021 Virtual Swiss Christmas Celebration
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2021.12.05 1600-1700
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Please join us on Sunday December 5th for a virtual Swiss Christmas celebration with a live appearance by Samichlaus !
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AGM 2021 - Virtual
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2021.02.23 1900-2100
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Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85445370652 Meeting ID: \;854 4537 0652
Handout Package for discussion at the 2020 Virtual/Online AGM meeting:- Minutes of last year's 2020 \;AGM, Reports of President and Treasurer \;
- Exact text of several motions and accompanying details \;
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2020 Events
Virtual Samichlaus Christmas Party
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2020.12.06 1400-1515
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Zoom |
Children?sChristmas Party: \; 14.00 ? 15.15 Connect virtually to showcase your prepared gingerbread house, take part in the Talent show and... have a live chat with Samichlaus !
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CANCELLED - Theateraufführung: In Himmel wänd alli
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2020.04.04 1700-2100
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Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9, Canada |
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Les Fils du Facteur: Chanson Française - mais Suisse
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Embassy of Switzerland, Ottawa
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2020.02.25 1930-2130
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The Church of St. Bartholomew, 125 MacKay St., Ottawa ON |
En 2020, la Francophonie fêtera son 50ème Anniversaire, plus précisément de la création de l'Agence de coopération culturelle et technique. C'est dans ce contexte que l'Ambassade de Suisse vous invite à un concert des Fils du Facteur. Entrée libre / Free admission. Le spectacle sera suivi d'un apéro. The number of seats is limited. Please register on Eventbrite using this link \;and bring along your ticket (either printed or electronic).
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2020 Annual General Meeting
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2020.01.31 1800-2100
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Centre Richelieu Vanier, Atelier 5 |
We are planning a light meal at 18h at a cost of $10, please RSVP so we can have a headcount.
The AGM itself will begin at 19h.
Minutes of last year's AGM, Reports of President and Treasurer. Hardcopies will also be available on Friday.
AGM Handout \;  \;Other business: Motions
Please fill in and return the \;Proxy form \;if not attending.
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January Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2020.01.16 1130-1430
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Sandra Webster-Macht will give a presentation on evaluating jewellery. Please reserve by 08 January.
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2019 Events
Samichlaus Christmas Party
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2019.12.08 1500-1800
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Children?sChristmas Party: \; 14.30 ? 18.00 (nocharge) Check out the crafts table, come and play games, take part in the Talent show
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Christmas Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.12.08 1200-1430
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November Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.11.14 1430-1530
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
A movie will be shown, information to be provided in the Reminder Notice.
Please reserve by 08 November.
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Annual 1st August Celebration
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2019.07.28 1600-2130
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Pinhey's Point Historic Site, 270 Pinhey Point Rd, Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0, Canada |
New venue this year, we are returning to past decades? formula of an afternoon family picnic at a larger, more family-friendly ?heritage and culture? site... on the waterfront!- Activities for adults and children of all ages:
- Piñata, tug-of-war, three-legged races, etc.
- Tombola
- Food and beverages at reasonable cost:
- Sausages
- Drinks, Beer?Pies
- Nussgipfel
- Montagna Singers, folk music
- Address by representative of Embassy of Switzerland
- National Anthem (Montagna Singers)
- Lampion parade
Note: Tables and chairs are available, but feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, Jass cards, sun protection, etc.,
Rain or shine: tents are on the grounds.
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June Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.06.20 1130-1430
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
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May Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.05.23 1130-1430
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
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Spring Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.04.18 1130-1430
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The British Hotel, Restaurant and Pub, 71 Rue Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3L6, Canada |
Lunch at The British (owned by our fellow Swiss-Canadian Mike Clemann)
Cost to each person attending will be $20.00, including gratuities\; drinks and coffee not included.
Please reserve by Friday, 12 April.
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March Luncheon and Annual General Meeting
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.03.21 1130-1430
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
Happy Second Day of Spring!
The Annual General Meeting will follow our lunch.
Please make reservation by Thursday 14 March.
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February Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.02.21 1130-1430
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Heidi (the movie - made in 2015) will be shown.
Please reserve by 15 February.
For information and reservation please contact: Annelies Dubach, 613 725-0442 afdub67@sympatico.ca or Heidi Hallman 613 747-7494 hallmanheidi@hotmail.com or Werner Siegrist, 613 235-9634 wsiegrist@aol.com
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2019 Annual General Meeting
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2019.02.01 1800-2100
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
We are planning a light meal at 18h at a cost of $10, please RSVP so we can have a headcount.
The AGM itself will begin \;at 19h.
Minutes of last year's AGM, Reports of President and Treasurer. Hardcopies will also be available on Friday. \;
Please fill in and return the Proxy form if not attending.
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January Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2019.01.24 1130-1330
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Mandarin Restaurant, 290 W Hunt Club Rd, Nepean, ON K2E 0B7, Canada |
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet including salad, soup, Chinese food, non-Chinese food, sushi and lots more for $19.99 per person less 20% seniors? discount, drinks, coffee and gratuities not included.
Please reserve by Friday,18 January!
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2018 Events
Children's Christmas Party
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2018.12.02 1530-1730
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier, 300 Ave. des Pères-Blancs |
This year, the Children's Christmas Party will again take place in the same main hall, and immediately following, the seniors' Christmas Luncheon that precedes it.
Please register early, no later than November 20, 2018.
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Samichlaus Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2018.12.02 1315-1545
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Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa\, ON K1L, Canada |
Menu: A delicious meal, prepared by our Swiss chefs, will be served featuring Christmas fare of Europe.
Entertainment: Christmas carols performed by the Montagna Singers. Samichlaus has promised to visit with a gift for each one of us.
Cost of the event: Members $30.00 per person, non members $40.00, children under 12 $15.00.
After the luncheon you are invited to remain in the same room and join the Children?s Christmas Party organized by the Ottawa Valley Swiss Club.
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November Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2018.11.15 1130-1430
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300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
After lunch a documentary film about the making of Die Herbstzeitlosen (Late Bloomers) will be shown.
Please reserve by Friday, 09 November at the latest.
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October Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2018.10.18 1130-1430
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After lunch Käti Lyon-Villiger will present a quiz about various aspects of life in Switzerland.
Please reserve by Friday, 12 October at the latest.
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September Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2018.09.20 1130-1430
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
After lunch a movie, The Divine Order (Die göttliche Ordnung)\, will be shown.
Please reserve by Friday, 14 September.
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Annual 1st August Celebration
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Ottawa Valley Swiss Club
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2018.07.29 1600-2130
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Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1, Canada |
- Activities for adults and children of all ages:
- Piñata, tug-of-war, three-legged races, etc.
- Tombola
- Food and beverages at reasonable cost:
- Sausages
- Drinks, Beer?Pies
- Nussgipfel
- Montagna Singers, folk music
- Address by representative of Embassy of Switzerland
- National Anthem (Montagna Singers)
- Lampion parade
Note: Tables and chairs are available, but feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, Jass cards, sun protection, etc.,
Rain or shine: tents are on the grounds.
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June Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2018.06.14 1130-1400
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300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
After lunch a Movie will be shown, title to be determined
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May Luncheon
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Swiss Seniors Club
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2018.05.24 1130-1400
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Centre Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada |
After lunch, there will be a presentation by Louise Lettström-Hannant On the subject of seniors? fitness.
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1969 Events
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LIKE TO SING?
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Join the
Montagna Singers
Swiss choir!
Lots of social activities and fun!
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