Events

You’re invited to a Christmas Eve turkey feast: Operation Big Turkey

We’ve been asked to spread the word to our community to make you aware of Operation Big Turkey! Please see below for more information about this free gourmet dinner on December 24th. The closest location to QTN is just down the hill at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre.

OPERATION BIG TURKEY TO SERVE UP FREE CHRISTMAS EVE MEALS AT 4 LOCATIONS ACROSS OTTAWA!

Now in its 15th year, OPERATION BIG TURKEY will be offering free Christmas Eve meals at 4 locations around Ottawa to anyone who would like to join!

All are welcome, and no reservations are required. Simply take a seat and celebrate the holidays as volunteers serve a made-from-scratch turkey dinner prepared by Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism. A delicious vegetarian lasagna that contains no meat or dairy is also available for those with special dietary requirements.

On Tuesday, December 24th volunteers will welcome and feed guests at the following locations:

  • Overbrook Community Centre, 33 Quill Street from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
  • Carlington Recreation Centre, 1520 Caldwell Ave from 12:30 to 2:30 PM
  • Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview from 3:30 to 5:30 PM (click for Facebook event)
  • Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane from 3:30 to 6:30 PM

Are you looking to help out with Operation Big Turkey? Spread some cheer this year by accompanying an individual or group to one of our locations! Unfortunately, there are some members of our community who miss out on this wonderful meal because they need transportation or don’t want to go alone. Let’s change that this year! Make someone’s day extra special by bringing them out to Operation Big Turkey to share a great meal and conversation.

For more information, please visit our website http://www.operationbigturkey.org/ or call 613-730-1728

Reminder: QTNca Annual General Meeting (October 23 @ 6:30 PM)

This year’s AGM will follow a different approach than past years. The feedback we’re soliciting at the AGM and through other avenues is going to allow the association to strategically prioritize our efforts. If you’ haven’t already completed it, please take a minute to complete our survey.

  • When: October 23rd, 2019 at 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
  • Where: Severn Avenue Public School, 2553 Severn Ave, Ottawa, ON
  • Agenda:
    • Update from the board; financials and accomplishments
    • Election of members of the Board
    • Feedback stations and volunteer sign up

We encourage you to lug a mug, water will be available (to fill your cup) but no other refreshments will be provided.

For a copy of last year’s minutes, follow this link (Google Drive).

Keep an eye out, We’re organizing an infonight

Following the AGM, we will compile the community’s priorities which will allow us to strategically engage yourselves and key stakeholders at a later date. Stay tuned for more details on how you will be able to engage with key stakeholders on various topics.

Want to get involved?

Reach out to us at qtncommunity@gmail.com and let us know how you want to make your community better!

QTNca Annual General Meeting (October 23 @ 6:30 PM)

Our AGM will focus uniquely on the community’s challenges and accomplishments over the past year, our priorities for the upcoming year, and solicit feedback from the community on their vision for the future of QTN.

  • When: October 23rd, 2019 at 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
  • Where:
    • Severn Avenue Public School
    • 2553 Severn Ave, Ottawa, ON

We look forward to seeing you there! For a copy of last year’s minutes, follow this link (Google Drive).

We’re organizing an infonight – what topics do you want to hear about?

In past years we have invited guest speakers but due to the limited time available we have struggled to offer meaningful engagement. We are instead looking to gather the priorities of community members which will allow us to strategically engage yourselves and key stakeholders at a later date. We are optimistic that organizing an infonight session will offer community members and stakeholders the ability to truly engage with each other.

Your feedback is critical to making this a success, please take a minute to complete our survey.

Looking to stay informed?

The best way to stay up to date on the association’s activities is to subscribe to our newsletter which is sent at the end of each month. We also repost all our activities on the community’s Facebook page. Additionally, in an effort to remain transparent we do our best to make all our meeting and annual general meeting minutes accessible to the community.

Want to get involved?

Reach out to us at qtncommunity@gmail.com and let us know how you want to make your community better! We’re also looking for board members.