August 2023

Hello Centretowners,

After a brief hiatus in July the Centretown Community Association is back in full swing of neighborhood matters. We hope you got the chance to walk, cycle, or even run to the Elgin Farmers' Market on a lovely summer Sunday. The Market is operating every Sunday until October 29 and is full with vendors, artists, and neighbors. There's a Yoga class at 10 AM offered by Cattleya Yoga, followed by a guided tour of the area at 11 AM with CCA's Jack Hanna.

Perhaps you took the time to enjoy the Queen Elizabeth Driveway in new ways: walking, rollerblading, or relaxing along the canal, while the QED is closed to vehicular traffic. Whether you support or oppose a continued dedication of the QED to active and alternative modes of transportation, we would love to hear from you at transportation@centretowncitizens.ca.

Read on for more exciting news from your local Community Association:

Capital Pride Events Across Centretown this Weekend

Capital Pride Street Festival is happening this Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27! The Capital Pride Street Festival runs from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on both days.

Come say HELLO at our booth located on Bank Street between Nepean and Lisgar! CCA Board Members and Committee Chairs representing the Planning Committee, Heritage, Housing Affordability, Anti-Racism, Safety, Climate change, Transportation, and more will be there and ready to chat!

The Elgin Street Market is on at Boushey Square every Sunday until October 29

The Elgin Street Market - Centretown's only farmers' market - operates every Sunday until October 29 from 9am to 1pm in Boushey Square at the corner of Waverly and Elgin. Many of your favourite vendors continue to offer fresh produce, bread, baked goods, prepared foods, and arts and crafts. New vendors are selling mushrooms, microgreens, and craft beer, among other local finds.

Join Us for Free Yoga at Jack Purcell Park on August 27 and September 3

Attention all yoga enthusiasts! Come and join us for free, one hour Yoga in the Park classes every Sunday in Jack Purcell Park. Classes are led by instructors from Cattleya Yoga Studio on Bank Street. The class starts at 10am. Make sure to bring your mat or a towel. This free summer yoga program is brought to you by the CCA in partnership with the Elgin Area Business Association. Stop by the Elgin Street Farmers Market before your class to say hello!

Jack Hanna is guiding History Walking Tours on Sundays at 11 AM

Jack Hanna, CCA's Planning and Heritage Committees' Chair, is offering a complimentary history walking tour titled "Blunders and Beauties"! Jack's tour will discuss historical mistakes made by those who govern, and marvel at the architectural beauties of Centretown's Golden Triangle.

This Sunday, August 27, 11 AM, starting at the entrance to the Elgin Street Market.

Seeking Donations for John Howard Society Welcome Wagon

On Sunday September 24th, and Sundary October 8th, Eva Davis, Residence Coordinator for the John Howard Society and our Councillor Ariel Truster will be joining members
from our community association at our CCA table at the Elgin Street Farmers Market
from 9am-1pm.

As discussed at a community meeting held earlier this year, the attendees agreed to initiate a Welcome Wagon. We are reaching out to members in the community to donate a gift from our list below for our new neighbours who will be moving into the Supportive Housing Project for women at 494 Lisgar Street:

House coats sized M, L and XL
Slippers M,L, XL
Pyjama’s M, L, XL
Hygiene supplies – shampoo, conditioner, body wash, loofah, bars of soap, bubble bath
Bath towels
Laundry baskets
Gift cards for Dollarama, Tim Hortons, etc.
Travel mugs, reusable water bottles, coffee mugs
Socks
Undies, M, L, XL
Cleaning Supplies

Thanking you in advance for your support,
Eva and Brenda

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Affordable Housing Acquisition Fund Needs Your Support

CCA's Housing Affordability Working Group hosted an introduction to Community Bonds with the Ottawa Community Land Trust. Community Bonds are an innovative tool for investing in social finance to support affordable housing options.

Visit the website www.oclt.ca to learn more.

Help Us Address Community Safety and Well-being Concerns

The CCA is currently looking for volunteers to work with us and neighboring Community Associations within the Safety and Emergency Preparedness Working Group to address community safety among other issues. If interested, please reach out to ccca@centretowncitizens.ca.

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We always welcome new members and volunteers to contribute to CCA's many initiatives. To help us continue hosting events, maintaining community gardens, and so much more, please consider supporting the CCA's with a donation.

Kind regards,

Mary Huang

CCA President