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Summer Social – Accessory & Book Exchange
Read moreFeaturing: author Peter Pigott
Peter Pigott, author of ‘See Jane Fly‘, a story of women in aviation, of femininity and feminism will also be with us. His book will be on sale for $20 (cash only).
We will have a book and accessory exchange. No cash required. Bring your gently used books and accessories to give them a new life in a new home.
Come and have some social time with your fellow OWCC members and enjoy a fully catered BBQ. Casual seating with acess to the terrace. Buffet style BBQ lunch menu.
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Summer Social & Book Exchange
Read moreThe OWCC would like to invite you to the first ever ‘Summer Social’ with a theme of literacy. Bring your gently used books that can be exchanged (leftover books will be donated to charity). There will be no cash exchange for donated books….just the love of learning.
BONUS: The book exchange is one delight…now add a local author to the menu! Yes, we will have Ottawa mystery writer, Glenn Rivard joining us. He will have his books for sale. What an opportunity for our readers, along with the free OWCC book exchange.
Come and have some social time with your fellow OWCC members and enjoy a fully catered BBQ. Casual seating with access to the terrace. Buffet style BBQ lunch menu. Smart casual dress code accepted.
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We Can’t Wait. Protect. Connect. Respect. A movement to protect at least 30% of land and ocean in Canada by 2030.
Read moreSpeaker: Sandra Schwartz
Sandra is the National Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. With master’s degrees in management, and environmental studies and over 20 years of experience, she is a strong advocate for sound environmental policy and has championed progressive ideas for clean energy and tackling climate change.
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Women’s Work: The First 20 Years of the WCHSO (Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa)
Read moreSpeaker: Connie Wren-Gunn
Connie is an Ottawa-based historian and a Director with Know History Inc., Canada’s leading historical services firm. She completed an MA in History at Carleton University and wrote her thesis on the first 30 years of the Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa (WCHSO) and the women who founded and managed it. One of these women was Adeline Foster (see photo inset), a founding member of the OWCC.
This luncheon will feature a Victorian Tea. Please wear your fascinator, hat or any other accessory which will put you in the mood for this event.
