This program offers teenage and young ladies with challenging abilities to practise their social skills whilst having  fun while participating in age-appropriate activities.  The marvelous  Ms Sharon will be running this program on the last Friday of the month beginning April (excluding July and August). There will be 6 workshops/meetings in this block - $60 (ie $10 a session) Each session will run for approx 90 minutes. 5pm-6.30pm. Spaces are limited.  Receipts available on request

April 28th, May 26th, June 26th, September 29th, October 27th, November 24th 2023

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

$50.00

Games are on Sundays at 6pm and 7:30pm, and this year we will be using both diamonds as the league has started to grow!

Please make sure you fill out this Google form  as soon as you register so we may have shirts and schedule ready to go as soon as we can.

Any questions a out the season can be directed to Lauren and Rosie at: dunrobinsoftball@gmail.com

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

As of the 2021 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/Lorraine Madore

• Director of Website:  Lori McGrath 

• Director of Bookings: Mark Hartley 

• Director of Community Publicity: Beth McEwen

• Director of Community Outreach: Laura Hillary

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 

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 7th 2023 to June 25th 2023. (No class 21st May or June 4th 2023)

Price $70 (all inclusive)

Spaces are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis

Ages 10+

for more information please contact 

Info@dunrobincommunity.com

$300.00

Course runs April 11th to May 16th 2023. All materials included. Instructor/student ratio 1:2

$250

Course runs February 7th 2023 to March 14th 2023.

Follow up courses to be run as needed.

$250

**Please note that this course is now closed for the season.**

Come out and have some fun with friends. All abilities welcome! Shoes and Poles provided. Sessions run Sunday afternoons - 1pm-2pm from  January 1st 2023 to March 17th 2023. All equipment provided. Instructor/student ratio 1:3

$300.00 for the season.

Snow Shoe Ramblers:

This club is for the intermediate/advanced snow shoer. Come join us for a ramble around in the woods. Sessions run Sunday afternoons - 2pm-3pm from January 1st 2023 to March 17th 2023. Instructor/student ratio 1:10

$50

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

Merrilee Fullerton
(613) 599-3000
Merrilee.fullerton@pc.ola.org

Come out an meet your neighbours! Enjoy Coffee, Tea, Treats and good company!

Every Thursday from 10 - 12pm 

At the Dunrobin Community Centre

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.

Activites include:

• Summertime Soccer for all ages 
• Outdoor Hockey/Learn to Skate
• Life Skills: Cooking
• Spring Ball Hockey
• Drum Fit
• Learn to Ride
• Snow Shoe Club
• Walking Club
• Easter Scavenger Hunts
• Seasonal Photo Shoots
• Annual Fundraising Fashion Show
• Tennis/Basketball 
• Social Club
• Social Activities and Workshops
• Parental Support Group

For more information please contact:
Info@DunrobinCommunity.com

This program runs for 6 weeks every Wednesday evening from April 26th to May 31st 2023. 6pm-7pm at the Dunrobin Community Centre rink area with the marvelous Coach Chris. Sticks and balls are provided but feel free to bring your own if you have a favorite. Helmets and pads are optional. All abilities welcome. Receipts available on request.

$50

This 6 week program runs every Wednesday 6pm - 7pm from June 7th 2023 to July 12th 2023. Our coach this year is the tremendous Coach Andy. All equipment supplied and all abilities welcome. Receipts available on request.

$50

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 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.

If you wish to receive our DCA email newsletter please Subscribe Now.

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

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/

Registration is now open for the City's spring and summer recreation programming.  Check out the thousands of classes the City of Ottawa has to offer in their Program Guide. The City provides an impressive selection of affordable programs for all ages – everything from swimming and fitness, to dance, martial arts and even dog training. There’s something for everyone!  Registration is now open for all programming Spring/Summer programming.  Information about classes can only be viewed online. Residents who do not have access to the internet at home or at work are encouraged to visit City recreation facilities or libraries with public internet access, or visit client service centres or recreation centres where customer service staff can help with registration.

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.

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.

Eli El-Chantiry:

www.eliel-chantiry.ca

http://www.eliel-chantiry.ca/monthly-newsletters

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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