Registration deadline: April 20th

The season will begin on Sunday, May 24th and run through unitl our tournament dates on Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd (rain date Sunday, August 23rd).

Games are on Sundays at the Dunrobin ball diamond in the afternoons/evenings.

Please make sure you fill out this Google form  as soon as you register so you are insured to play.

Questions about the season can be directed to Lauren at: dunrobinsoftball@gmail.com

Lastly, we have a Community Facebook Page for all communications between teams for subs, questions and photo sharing!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Welcome back to SOFTBALL!!! 

You must register on the site and fill out this FORM prior to the start of the season, or your child will not be insured to be on the field. If you are interested in volunteering there is a space on the form to do so - Thank you!

Schedules for 2026 will be posted here as soon as it is ready

League Age Groups:

$45 - Learn to Play (2019-2021)

$70 - U9 (2017-2018)

$80 - U11 (2015-2016)

$80 - U13 (2013-2014)

$80 - U15 boys / mixed (2011-2012)

U15 girls - contact softball@kinburn.ca for info

U17 and U20 - contact softball@kinburn.ca for info

Diamond Locations

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 22nd March 2026 to 3rd May 2026 (No Class Easter 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+

$60

Closed Group - not open to the public. Currently running at capacity.

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 March 11th 2026 - 29th April 2026 - no meetup Easter Weekend

For more information, please email Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com

This online staility 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 Tuesday evenings from 4.30pm - 5pm beginning March 3rd 2026 to April 21st 2026

Suitable for all fitness levels. Ask us about our private sessions!

$80

8 Weeks

$80

$80

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.

Minutes of the Meetings

Jan 2018

Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 - March 2017 (Minutes, AGM Slide) - Apr 2017 - May 2017 - June 2017 - Sept 2017 - Oct 2017 - Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 - March 2016 (Minutes, Treasure Report, AGM Slide) - April 2016 - May 2016 - June 2016 - Sept 2016 - Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 - March 2015 (Minutes , Treasure Report , AGM Slide) - April 2015 - May 2015 (No Meeting) - June 2015 - July 2015 (No Meeting) - August 2015 (No Meeting) - September 2015 - October 2015 - November 2015 - December 2015

April 2014 - September 2014 - November 2014 - 

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

Minutes of the Meetings

AGM Slide Show Presentation - Feb 26 2014 

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

This in person staility 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 from 5.30pm-6.15pm starting March 23rd 2026 to 18th May 2026 (No class Easter Monday)

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.

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

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

Should you have an questions in regards to the DCA please send an email to here.

*NEW* DCA BUSINESS DIRECTORY! - CREATE LOCAL CONNECTIONS!

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.

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.

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 Speical 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

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

2. Older Adult Activity Guide:

As part of the City of Ottawa's Older Adult Plan residents can pick up a printed copy of the Older Adult Activity Guide which lists information about programs and activities from Parks, Recreation and Culture, Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Public Library. The Spring-Summer 2013 guide is available at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre (2500 Campeau Drive) as well as at all City recreation centres, client service centres and branches of the Ottawa Public Library.

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

Rural Events Calendar

http://ottawa.ca/residents/rural_connections/events/index_en.html

Dunrobin Newsgroups

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DunrobinHeights/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dunrobinshores/

Our City Councellor

Clarke Kelly

Local clubs:

The Ottawa River Canoe Club offers summer camps for children aged 6-15 years old, and a Children's Introductory Evening and Saturday morning Paddling Program. We have youth and adult programs from May to September, for competitive racing, masters sprint paddling, dragon boat, outrigger, and stand-up paddling (SUP). The club also offers recreational and competitive programs for adults and youth with a physical (Para) or intellectual (Paddle All) disability.

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.

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

http://www.wocrc.ca/

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.

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

Please click here to book the Dunrobin Community Centre.

• Sparks (ages 5 and 6)
• Brownies (ages 7 and 8)
• Guides (ages 9 to 11)
• Pathfinders (ages 12 to 14)
• Rangers(ages 15 to 17+)

Register in advance at: www.girlguides.ca
613.722.5523 ext. 6127

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Girl Guides of Canada is looking for women 18 years or older who want to make a difference in the life of a girl. Guiding offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth, peer support, fun and friendship.

For additional information, please call 613-722-5523 ext. 6127 or visit us online at www.guidesontario.org

Rural Root Theater company is always looking for talented people to join our group to act, direct or to 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!

http://www.ruralroot.org

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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