Community Messages

Masters of tradition, Missouri-born Joe Newberry and the Ottawa Valley's April Verch showcase traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads, and original songs by way of Canada and the Ozarks. With beautiful harmony singing, impressive fiddle, banjo and guitar work, and some energetic dancing, these two award-winning musicians captivate audiences with a concert that makes us appreciate the origins and staying power of traditional music, from old-time to bluegrass.  Newberry & Verch perform at Rankin Culture & Recreation Centre, Friday, February 28 at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at Eganville's OFF THE GRID PRODUCTIONS www.offthegridproductions.ca, or by calling 613-628-5897.

Pembroke 50+ Active Living Centre, 42 Renfrew Street, Pembroke, is hosting a Seniors Active Living Fair in partnership with the Older Adults Centres Association of Ontario (OACAO) with funding provided by the Government of Ontario on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The fair will feature a variety of agencies and service providers dedicated to serving seniors in our community. Everyone is welcome to attend; enter to win door prizes and snacks provided. Free transportation is available; please reserve by February 21 by calling the Centre at 613-735-1226. 

This presentation by Phoenix Centre, is designed to help parents and guardians of children who are bullied and/or who bully others. 
Learn how to reduce the risk of your child being bullied or bullying others and learn practical strategies that will focus on prevention. 
Handouts will be given and refreshments will be served. 
☎ Call 613-732-8844 to register. 

Renfrew Legion is hosting the annual Joanne Ciphery Mixed Doubles Dart Tournament, Sunday March 2. Registration fee $30/team, with portion of fee to kitchen updates. Registration from 10am to 10:45am, with play starting at 11am. Tournament limited to 32 teams. For further information/registration, please call 613-281-0569.

Bridging the Distance: Mental Wellness Workshops for Older Adults
NEW: Predetermined locations in Pembroke, Deep River, Chalk River, Eganville, plus a virtual option.
Workshops available:

• Feb 4: Navigating Change
• Feb 18: Loneliness & Isolation

• Mar 4: Mental Health
  Times: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  
  These workshops are a partnership with the Upper Ottawa Valley Parish Nursing Initiative and Robbie Dean Counselling Centre.
  Register at https://forms.office.com/r/03mYDm10dx
  For info, contact: 343-598-3468 or aa.uovpni@gmail.com

A full course luncheon event at the Arnprior Legion Hall on Wednesday, March 5th from 12-2pm. Choice of sandwiches chicken salad or salmon. The Dregischans will be entertaining. Tickets$12 available from agency office till noon on Feb 28th. All seniors or adults with disabilities welcome. 

Renfrew Legion is hosting the annual Brian Wright Memorial Mixed Triples Dart tournament, Saturday March 8. Registration from 10am to 10:45, with play at 11am. Must be 19 years of age to play. Registration fee $45/team. Canteen available. For further information or registration please call 613-717-3959 or 613-432-4246.