The Dunrobin Community Association organizes, promotes and engages in recreational, social, cultural, benevolent, sports, and educational activities and local businesses in the Dunrobin Area.

Should you have any questions regarding the DCA please send an email to HERE.

*DCA BUSINESS DIRECTORY! - CREATE LOCAL CONNECTIONS!

Sweatergang Companions: We are a company that provides companionship and personal care services to seniors. My passion is helping seniors stay in their own homes for as long as possible, but providing flexible care that is tailored to their changing needs. For more information on the services that we provide, please visit our website at www.sweatergangcompanions.ca

Our City Councillor:

Clarke Kelly

Website: ClarkeKelly.ca
Office Email: clarke.kelly@ottawa.ca

There are many programs offered by the City of Ottawa. To see all the programs offered, please click HERE

Rural Root Theatre Company is always looking for talented people to join our group to act, direct or volunteer to help with set design/building, sound, lights, props, special effects, poster design, front-of-house, marketing and many of the other functions that are required to put on one of our amazing shows. Check the website regularly for updates on the next show!

https://www.ruralroot.org/

To contact the community centre please email info@dunrobincommunity.com.

Please click here to book the Dunrobin Community Centre.

Dunrobin Recreational Social Club

Designed for Neurodivergent young adults. Rotated adaptive sports, games and social skill programs. Runs Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1.15pm-3.15pm.

Runs in blocks of 8 weeks. $10 per session. 16 sessions - $160.00

Next session begins May 1st 2026 to 26th June 2026

For more information, please email: Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com.

Begins April 29th 2026 and runs for 6 weeks on Wednesdays until June 3rd 2026. 6pm-7pm. Helmets are optional. We have sticks but if you prefer your own please feel free to bring it along. Our coach again this year is Coach Chris.

$60

Life Skills: Food May/June 2026

This hands-on not for profit 6 week course teaches youth and young adults living with challenging abilities about food prep, kitchen safety and nutrition. Runs every Sunday from May 10th 2026 to June 21st 2026 (No Class Victoria Day Weekend)

Receipts available by request.

$80.00

For more information please contact info@dunrobincommunity.com to see if this program is a good fit for you!! Please note a parent/guardian must stay to assist. Ages 14+

Runs Fridays 4:30pm - 5pm beginning May 1st 2026 to June 24th 2026 for 8 weeks.

$85.00

Runs Fridays 4:30pm - 5pm beginning May 6th 2026 to June 24th for 8 weeks.

$85

8 week, in person, fun filled customised Neurodiverse Fitness Program for young adults. Led by Roger and Danielle at the Dunrobin Community Centre. Runs every Saturday from 1pm-2pm from May 2nd 2026 to July 18th 2026 (no classes on 16th May, 23rd May and 13th June 2026)

For more information to see if this program is right for you please contact Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com

$120

This in person stability ball drumming program is a simple, fun way for students to develop physically and mentally. It is a cardio based drumming program that combines physical activity with brain fitness. Students are increasing their overall well-being in a social setting. Drum away stress with drum sticks on a stability ball, whilst moving your body listening to some groovy music.

Classes run Monday evenings starting May 11th, 2026 to June 29th, 2026.

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Suitable for all fitness levels.

$80

Benefits: fine motor skills, coordination, reflexes, cross lateral movement, bilateral movement, spatial awareness, eye- hand coordination, unilateral movement and cognitive association.

Come out and enjoy our Pickleball clinic Sunday May 24th 2026 (Rain Date 31st May 2026)

1pm-3pm

$10 per head

**Please note that we have had a great deal of interest in this clinic and spaces are limited. If you are unable to attend, please contact Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com to cancel your reservation to enable us to offer the space to another player.

Come out and enjoy our Pickleball clinic Tuesday May 26th (Rain Date June 2))

5.30pm-7pm

$10 per head

**Please note that we have had a great deal of interest in this clinic and spaces are limited. If you are unable to attend, please contact Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com to cancel your reservation to enable us to offer the space to another player.

Come out and enjoy our Pickleball clinic Thursday May 28th

5.30pm - 7pm

$10 per head

**Please note that we have had a great deal of interest in this clinic and spaces are limited. If you are unable to attend, please contact Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com to cancel your reservation to enable us to offer the space to another player.

ORCC is located at the corner of 6^th Line Road and Cameron Harvey Drive (previously Riddell Rd). Visit www.ottawarivercanoe.com for more details about our Open House and programs.

Website: ClarkeKelly.ca

Office’s email: Clarke.Kelly@Ottawa.ca

The public can subscribe to (or just read) the Councillor’s bi-monthly Newsletter HERE.

Our coach again this year is Coach Andy!

$60

West Carleton Disaster Assistance
https://www.westcarletonrelief.ca/
westcarletonrelief@gmail.com - Email us to register, needs, questions, updates, DRAO & other feedback

Red Cross
1-800-863-6582

Housing
Marc Papineau
help@dreamlivingott.ca

Recovered Items
westcarletonrelief@gmail.com

Food:
West Carleton Food Access Centre
(613) 832-5685 - call or email for an appointment
wcfoodaid@gmail.com

Clothing:
Savvy Seconds
(613) 240-8644
vljones@ymail.com

Household Items & Services
Ottawa Disaster Exchange

Kanata Brick; speical Pricing
Call or text: Mark Redwood to set up an appointment
(613) 218-3264

Disaster Recover Assistance of Ontarians DRAO
1-844-780-8925
disasterassistance@ontario.ca

Stressed out, Afraid, Anxious?
Distress Centre of Ottawa
(613) 238-3311

Hydro One
1-888-664-9876
customercommunications@hydroone.com

Bell Special Service Number
1-877-491-4844 (Do Not call the regular number)

Electrical Safety Authority
1-877-372-7233
www.esasafe.com

Enbridge Gas
(613) 748-6890
www.enbridgegas.com/homes

Clarke Kelly (Ward 5)
(613) 580-2475
clarke.kelly@ottawa.ca

Building & Demolition Permits
(613) 580-2424  ext. 29312

Property Tax refunds/deferrals
taxadjustments@ottawa.ca

As of the 2024 AGM, following is a list of DCA executives:

• President:  Mark Hartley

• Vice President: Lauren DeRoche

• Secretary: Lorraine Madore

• Treasurer: Tracy Taffinder

• Directors of Programming for the disabled: Tracy Taffinder

• Director of Website and Social Media:  Lauren DeRoche

• Director of Bookings: Mark Hartley 

• Directors of Programming for Softball and Hockey: Lauren DeRoche

• Director of Community Involvement: Lauren Martin

• Director: Robert Fitts

Monthly Meetings

The DCA directors meet every month, usually the 2nd Wednesday. All are welcome to attend. Please contact here to confirm the meeting time and location, should you wish to attend.

History

Click on the link to view a presentation on the History of DCA.

By-laws

The DCA by-laws were amended and voted on at the AGM on Monday March 8th 2010. You can find the most recent version here.
By-Laws - Dunrobin Community Association

Activites include:

• Summertime Soccer for all ages 
• Life Skills: Cooking
• Spring Ball Hockey
• Stability Ball drumming (In person and online)
• Learn to Ride
• Snow Shoe Club
• Neurodiverse Fitness
• Seasonal Photo Shoots
• Chair Fitness (Online)
• Dance Fitness (Online)
• Annual Fundraising Fashion Show
• Social Club
• Social Activities and Workshops
• Parental Support Group
• Hospitality Training
• Bread baking with Dunrobin WI

For more information please contact:
info@dunrobincommunity.com

Click on the sport you are interested in to be directed to the appropriate web page.

Meeting every other Wednesday starting July 9^th

6 to 8pm

 Dunrobin Community Center

Summer Dates:

July 9

July 23

August 6

August 20

September 3

Hosted by Kim & Sandy

Contact: kvthompson07@gmail.com or sandrab@hotmail.ca for more information.

Cost TBD to cover space rental and supplies

Please first check the calendar for availability.

Building rental rates are as follows:

Booking Requirements

After your reservation is confirmed, you will be required to sign a contract.

Arrangements to pick up keys will be made for the day of the event. The facility must be left in the same condition as it was when you took possession and a cleaning retainer is required.

Our meetings at held the 2nd Tuesday of every month from September to June at 12:30, at The Dunrobin Community Centre.

We also hold workshops for members on all aspects of fibre artistry, and welcome new members at all times.

You may contact us at:  (613) 832.3428, or (613) 832.3668

The club offers Square Dance lessons at the Basic (beginner) and Mainstream levels and provides lively dancing opportunities at these levels for experienced Square Dancers in a fun and casual environment.

COME AS YOU ARE ! Square Dance Costumes are not required.

The Club Caller, Andy Himberg-Larsen, ensures that a good time is had by all.

Bay Waves have theme nights once a month and welcome, invites and encourage visitors on any Friday evening.

The club is a member of the Eastern Ontario Square and Round Dance Association. It operates out of the Constance & Buckhams Bay Community Centre in Constance Bay (Ottawa). Dancing takes place on Friday evenings from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m and is followed by a social hour including a cash bar.

The Bay Waves session runs from September through April.

For more information please contact:

bay.waves@live.ca

For information call Ron at 832-7759

Do you need work done around the house? Are you looking for hardworking tradespeople? Do you want to help grow our local economy?

You’re in the right place. Dunrobin is home to many talented, hardworking suppliers of products and services. This Business Directory can help you connect to the right local vendor, by using the search function to search by category or business name. If you’re happy with the product or service you received, feel free to post a positive review on the owner’s social media platform.

The information in this Business Directory was provided by the vendors. While the Dunrobin Community Association maintains the Dunrobin Business Directory, it does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided or the quality of the products and services that are listed, nor is it responsible for customer service-related issues that may arise from interactions with the companies promoting these products and services.

1151 Thomas A. Dolan Parkway
Ottawa ON.
K0A 1T0

Phone number at the centre: 613.832.3763 (however there is no answering machine).

If you have an questions regarding any of our programs send email here 

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