Happy September Everyone!
Turned out to be a beautiful summer after all and looks like we're going to have many more nice weeks going into fall. If you're into gardening and like walking many people to not know there is an organization that gives you information on great garden tours - check the article on our site at https://www.ottawaseniors.com/did-you-know-there-more-than-75-gardens-in-ottawa/ Get out and see more than 75 of them while the weather is still good!
Also, finally the new Light Rail system is supposed to become active around the 14th of September. You might want to wait a couple of days before trying it or wait for a free Wednesday or Sunday but get out and see it and view the beautiful stations. Go to either end (Tunney's Pasture) or Gloucester City Centre at Blair and ride the whole way back and forth.
Also now is the perfect time to hit the markets while the harvesting is at full bore. Enjoy great local food and help support the farmer's markets while they're active!. You'll find a great list of them at https://ottawastart.com/a-big-list-of-ottawa-farmers-markets/
Don't forget to check out the events calendar on our site OttawaSeniors.com.
Enjoy the month! Get Busy! Get out and about!
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Eric Manherz
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 The City of Ottawa has a database of recreation programs available. They have 328 in the "Adults 50+" age group, and over 10,000 across all the ages! Fitness, bridge, dance, and theatre arts are just a few of the categories.
The colleges, universities, and high schools in the region offer continuing education classes as well, some at very reasonable prices.
And remember the Older Adult Activity Guide prepared by The City of Ottawa that’s available at various locations including the public libraries. It's also available as a PDF download so that you can scan it and only print the parts that you find interesting. ...read more on the City programs here...
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 (India Block, dezeen.com)
Rome is trialling a scheme where people can recycle plastic bottles in return for free rides on the city's public transport system.
The recycling scheme accepts PET plastic bottles which are collected and sent for processing.
Machines at three metro stations in the city exchange one plastic bottle for €0.05 in credit, making a €1.50 journey worth 30 bottles. ...read more...
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 (Laura Gartry, abc.net.au)
A man with an antenna permanently attached to his skull and who identifies himself as a "cyborg" has spoken of his life and beliefs on a visit to Curtin University in Perth.
British-born Neil Harbisson is a self-described "cyborg activist" who had the antenna implanted in his skull over a decade ago by an anonymous doctor in a bid to "hear" a wider spectrum of colours. ...read more...
And, more recently, Elon Musk is making implants to link human brains to smartphones. Neuralink, a startup founded by Musk, says the devices can be used by those seeking a memory boost or by stroke victims, cancer patients, quadriplegics or others with congenital defects. ...read more...
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Falsettos by Orpheus at The Gladstone
Falsettos is the tale of Marvin, who leaves his wife and young son to live with another man. His ex-wife marries his psychiatrist, and Marvin ends up alone. Two years later, Marvin is reunited with his lover on the eve of his son’s bar mitzvah, just as a new viral threat is beginning its insidious spread. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and Best Score of a Musical.
(September 4-7)
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Free Sunday and Wednesday Bus, O-Train, and LRT Rides for Seniors Seniors 65+ can ride for free on OC Transpo buses, the O-Train, and the soon-to-be LRT on Wednesdays and, since July 2019, also on Sundays! If you’re using a fare gate, you must use a Presto card set with the senior discount. This offer does not apply to Para Transpo.
(every Wed & Sun)
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Welcome Scottish Country Dance
The Ardbrae Scottish Country Dancers of Ottawa invite you to a free introductory class. Meet our teachers and dancers. Enjoy simple jigs and reels.
(Mondays Sep 9 to Oct 7, 7:30pm)
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