Author: AGMS

I'm a game programmer, doing pretty much everything (from Wii, Kinect to iPad). On the side, just for fun, I write file systems (for the nifty BeOS/Haiku operating system) and experiment with metadata.

Games Night Reminder – January 8

Just a reminder that it’s time for fun and board games at the Field House, starting this year on Thursday January 8 from 7-9 pm and continuing on the second Thursdays of each month. Bring your own game or try someone else’s favourite. See the original post for details.

[Huge Rummikub tile collection]
One unlucky player in our Rummikub game couldn’t make a starting move (lay down 30 points of tiles) for maybe a dozen turns! They collected this pile of tiles which still wouldn’t build up to 30 (3 different colours of the same number or 3 of the same colour in a number sequence).

[Rummikub game box]

Christmas Tree Recycling

Recycle your Christmas Tree at the Champlain Park Baseball Diamond, anytime in January!!

It’s now time to collect trees in our neighbourhood at the park, as I am reminded by the appearance of the now traditional Kìchì Sìbì Winter Trail / Facebook post:

Now accepting Xmas trees. Drop off at Remic Rapids parking lot ONLY. Please remove all tinsel and other foreign objects. (But don’t rush it! Enjoy your tree as long as you can.)

The ones dropped off at the park will get used, though we’ll divert some for decorations for the Winter Carnival and rink windbreaks.

[Christmas Trees Recycled around the Rink, January 2024]

Yoga Classes Starting – January 5+

[Yoga Example]
Champlain Park has several openings for yoga at the field house starting next week.

  • We now have one spot on Monday at 7:30 if someone wants it.
  • 3 spots left on Wednesday at 6:00.
  • 2 spots left on Wednesday at 7:30.

It’s a ten week session, you must have purchased your current Champlain Park Community Association membership 2025-26. The cost will be determined once I have final numbers.

If you’re interested please send me an email indicating which time you want. Please sign up if you’re sure you can take part. It’s a hassle chasing down folks who sign up, change their mind and don’t let me know.

Thanks
lauriefagan59@gmail.com

Please see the general Yoga Page for more details.

Also posted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChamplainPark/posts/2317450048738072/

The Rink is Open!

Paul B. writes in the Champlain Park Outdoor Rink Facebook group for rink notifications:

The rink is open today. Please be careful as the edges are rough, some soft spots etc. Much of the outer skating surface remains closed until we can recover what we lost.

Thanks to all the hard working volunteers. We are still in need Supervisor volunteers – please email me at oblenesp@gmail.com if you can help out.

Changeroom hours:
Mon-Fri 6-9 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday 12-4 PM

[Champlain Park Rink freshly flooded on Febrary 2, 2024]
Photo by Derek F, 2024.

See our rink page for more background info on how to use the rink and volunteer opportunities. Contact the rink people at ChamplainParkRink@gmail.com or use the Facebook group if you have questions.

Re: Gift Cards for Daybreak Housing Residents

I apologize for the confusion over the gift cards for Daybreak Housing.

I would prefer if you folks purchased them yourselves and drop them off at my house (or I could pick them up at yours) contact me directly. If you really can’t get out I could purchase them for you with an e-transfer.

The deadline is next Thursday December 18.

Again my apologies – doing too many things. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Laurie

I am a bit late but I seeking your help in buying $25.00 Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall gift cards for the residents of Daybreak Housing (One of the 5 houses is just on the edge of our community).

Daybreak is for the homeless, refugees, former inmates, addicts and those escaping domestic violence.

Personal hygiene products are expensive so this helps a great deal.

You can get a tax receipt from Daybreak if you wish.

Please DM me or send me an email at: lauriefagan59@gmail.com if you can help.

I am on the board of directors and you can check out Daybreak at:
https://www.daybreakhousing.org/

Thanks so much in advance.

Laurie Fagan

[Examples of Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall gift cards for 2025 Daybreak Housing fundraiser]

Gift Cards for Daybreak Housing Residents

I am a bit late but I seeking your help in buying $25.00 Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall gift cards for the residents of Daybreak Housing (One of the 5 houses is just on the edge of our community).

Daybreak is for the homeless, refugees, former inmates, addicts and those escaping domestic violence.

Personal hygiene products are expensive so this helps a great deal.

You can get a tax receipt from Daybreak if you wish.

Please DM me or send me an email at: lauriefagan59@gmail.com if you can help.

I am on the board of directors and you can check out Daybreak at:
https://www.daybreakhousing.org/

Thanks so much in advance.

Laurie Fagan

[Examples of Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall gift cards for 2025 Daybreak Housing fundraiser]

Call for Outdoor Rink Volunteers

Winter is almost here and with it comes the excitement of skating in Champlain Park!

[Champlain Park Rink freshly flooded on Febrary 2, 2024]

A small core group of volunteers work hard to build and maintain the ice rink, but we need more volunteers to make it a successful season! In particular, we need volunteers to supervise the rink and change room facilities during “open” hours.

Kids over 14 years old can earn valuable high-school volunteer hours supervising at the ODR. Volunteers also get the added bonus of being outside, gaining some fitness and taking pride in helping make Champlain Park the best ODR in the city.

Please send me an email to be added to the volunteer list. Thank you!
Paul O’Blenes 25/26 ODR Coordinator
Email oblenesp@gmail.com

References:

ODR City rules:
https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/skating/safety-regulations#section-be0901ba-2754-4e46-b30e-ea7f0fd94ba8

CP ODR Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2537978573169546

Changeroom hours:
Mon-Fri 6-9 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday 12-4 PM

Paul O’Blenes
oblenesp@gmail.com

IPCA Holiday Pub Night – December 3

Holiday PUB NIGHT, Hosted by the Island Park Community Association

Hosted By
The Island Park Community Association

WHAT:
Holiday Pub Night with your neighbours and friends!

WHERE:
Beyond the Pale Brewery
(City Centre Location – 250 City Centre Ave, Unit 108. Ottawa, ON)

WHEN:
Wednesday December 3rd.  Doors open at 7:30pm.

WHO:
Everyone from the neighbourhood and beyond are welcome! We are introducing new neighbours and reconnecting with long-time neighbours & friends as well.

WHY:
Good friends, good food & drink, Live music & good times! And all for a great cause (The Ottawa Youth Services Bureau)!

HOW:
Buy Tickets Here!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-cheer-pub-night-hosted-by-the-island-park-community-association-tickets-1968879711217

[Poster for 2025 Island Park Community Association Holiday Party]