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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]

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]

Fall Fair at First Unitarian – November 15

2025 Fall Fair – First Unitarian Congregation

Saturday, November 15, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa

Great selection of gifts, clothing, books, jewellery, toys, games, puzzles, Silent Auction treasures, linens, food, electronics, sporting and camping equipment, music, movies, linens, flea market goods and more!

Please bring shopping bags
Debit and credit cards accepted

Details at https://www.firstunitarianottawa.ca/fall-fair.html

New this year

Children’s Clothing – River Parkway Children’s Center, 40 Cleary, Cash or Cheque

To get here: Take Richmond Rd, turn north at light at Redwood Ave to enter 30 Cleary campus

[General Poster for the Fall Fair]

[Child specific poster for the fall fair and River Parkway Children's Centre clothing sale]

Pet Food Bank – September 27

The Ottawa Paw Pantry, a local nonprofit committed to helping pet owners in need by providing free pet food and supplies, is hosting a pop-up pet food bank event in the Westboro/Van Lang community in partnership with Carlington Community Health Centre on Saturday, September 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Van Lang field house.


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Island Park Drive Walking Tour – September 21

Heritage Ottawa recently posted about a walking tour of Island Park Drive history that may be of interest to Champlain Park residents. Visit https://shop.heritageottawa.org/en/2025-walking-tour-season to sign up, and for details about time and place.

[Picture of Island Park Drive on garbage collection day, for a 2025 walking tour]

A heritage asset of the National Capital Commission opened in 1923, Island Park Drive was designed to extend the Capital parkway system, which continues to preserve the original design intentions as well as many of the original homes along its entire length. As one of Ottawa’s most prestigious historical neighbourhoods, Island Park Drive has been home to many prominent Canadians who contributed significantly to the economic and cultural development of Ottawa. Residents have included legendary jeweller Jack Snow, printing tycoon Rolla Law Crain, W.H. Taylor Arkley, “the tailor,” and Daniel and Lucy Rochester, and Dr. Stafford Kirkpatrick, a Queen’s University metallurgical genius.

The guide is Jennifer Hornby Gillespie, a long-time resident, long-time board director and Past-President of the Island Park Community Association, who worked for 30 years in the technology sector.

The Comedy of Errors – Summary

We had a good Theatre in the park event yesterday.

Treats provided by Heather and company from the community association were given away before the play. Looks like we had just the right amount – almost ran out just before the play started.

[20250719 Treats for The Comedy of Errors in the park]

We had a decently sized audience anticipating the start of the show, a Shakespearean Comedy of Errors story overlaid with game world character stylings.

[20250719 Audience awaiting the start of The Comedy of Errors in the park]

It dripped rain for a few minutes in the middle, but that didn’t stop the show. Fortunately there very few bugs to bother the audience. It all worked out in the play too, ending with the castle flag being raised and fireworks over the towers.

– Alex