3rd Party Run Programs
3rd Party Organization Run Programs held at the Tanglewood Park Community Building—30 Woodfield Dr.
To register: In person: See contact information in this insert or attend the program.
Online: Visit their website.
These programs are running at the Community Center at the moment
For online programs and virtual tours look at
https://thca.ca/covid-online-3rd-party-programs/
Tanglewood Tykes
Registered (not a Drop-In) program for children and parents/caregivers to interact with each other. Children play with toys, do crafts, and eat healthy snacks.
Day: Tuesdays Time: 9 to 11 am
Date: Sept 12th to Dec 12th, 2023
& March 19th to June 11th, 2024
Cost: $2.00 per child per visit; free for children under 1 year
Info: Gale Deering at [email protected]
Monkey Rock Music
Fun, interactive and entertaining music program for young children and their caregivers!
Wednesday September 6th to December 20th
Class start times (age groups): 10:00am (1-2 yrs); 10:45am (2-4 yrs); 11:30am (0-1 yrs).
Saturday September 9th to December 23rd
Class start times (age groups): 9:15am (2-4yrs); 10:00am (1-2 yrs); 10:45am (2-4 yrs); 11:30am (0-5 yrs).
Classes are 30 minutes long.
For more information go to: https://monkeyrockmusic.com/classes/sessions/
This program fills up very quickly, so be sure to register early.
Baby College Ottawa West and area
Days: Thursday mornings Starts: Sept 7
Times:12.00pm to 1.00pm
Age: Toddler class (9-18m approx)
Baby College is a parent and baby class that is as much about the parent as the baby!
We will come together to dance, sing and play. A full developmental workout including tummy time, sensory play and much more with insights into their behavior and development.
Cost: $114 no tax for 6 weeks.
To register see www.BabyCollege.ca
Taekwondo (Youth){15 to 20}
The curriculum offered by OTACT Tae E. Lee Taekwondo Program is based on the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) / Olympic style of Taekwondo.
Day: Saturdays Time: 9am to 12:30pm
Session 1: Sept to December
Session 2: Jan to March
Session 3: April to June
To register contact: Pathipan Sivarasa, P.Eng, PMP, 3rd Dan [email protected] or 613-915-7097 or [email protected]
Group Violin Lessons
Saturdays 1, 2 & 3pm Registration for the 2023 fall semester violin lessons begins in June.
To register contact Sara Mastrangelo at [email protected]
Girl Guides –
This program paves the way for a better world, by girls. They will develop their sense of self, feel a sense of belonging, and connect with their community. Girls can join at any age. If you want Girl Guide cookies, email [email protected] or call (613) 620-3327
Info: For info and to register, see www.Girlguides.ca
Sparks {5 to 6 yrs} –
Girls will make lots of new friends, start earning badges, and begin to learn all kinds of new skills in a safe and fun atmosphere.
Day & Time: Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm
This program is not running at the moment due to lack of leaders.
Leaders are needed for this group Please email Virginia [email protected]
Embers {7 to 8yrs} –
Girls gain new skills they can use in everyday life, make close friends and find ways to “Lend a Hand” (the Embers motto) in their communities.
Day & Time: Fridays from 5:30-7pm ( this group is at Manordale Public School)
Guides {9 to 11yrs} –
Girls start to take the lead in group activities and help to organize events and community service projects. Guides make tons of discoveries about the world and about themselves.
Day & Time: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm (this group is at Manordale Public School) or Thursdays from 6:15-7:45pm (this group is at Sir Guy Carleton High School)
Rangers {15 to 17yrs} –
Rangers is about leadership and community involvement and a flexible program that allows teens to create their own unique Guiding experience. Young women begin to explore career
options and learn valuable skills such as budgeting and event planning. Rangers are also involved in active leadership opportunities like global development projects, eco-awareness initiatives and teaching skills to younger girls as Girl Assistants.
Day & Time: Wednesdays from 7:30-9pm (this group is at Tanglewood Community centre)
Mobility with Shan
This program is no longer at Tanglewood Please check her website for dates and program locations.
Open to all fitness levels! All classes will involve full body movements and alternate between: spine, upper body, or lower body mobility training.
Register at https://movehowuwant.com/
TOPS
Weekly meetings are the heart of TOPS’ support. They usually last an hour or less.
You’re welcome to attend your first meeting free of charge—bring a friend if you like. There’s no obligation.
Here’s what you can expect:
Each member has a private weigh-in before the meeting. (That’s the first time you’ll see listed.) Meeting starts with members sharing challenges, successes, or goals (if they want). There’s a brief program. TOPS gives each chapter engaging, professionally prepared programs covering a variety of health and wellness topics. Awards go to weekly or monthly best losers, contest winners, and members who’ve reached goal! When needed, there’s a quick business meeting before the closing. Meeting closes with a thought for the week or other inspirational activity.
Day: Tuesdays Time: 6:00-8:00 pm (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:00 to 6:30 weigh-in 6:30 to 7:30 meeting
Tops membership $49.00/year
See their website for more info TOPS.org
Contact Catherine Underwood at (613) 408-0403
The Ottawa Bead Society
The Ottawa Bead Society (OBS) is a group of beading enthusiasts who meet once a month year-round to share their passion for all types of beads and beading.
The society’s purpose is to promote the art of beads and beading designs, and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and inspirations in a collaborative manner. OBS activities range from structured tutorial sessions to informal discussions. However, OBS objective is to enhance OBS members’ skills and further their beading knowledge.
OBS strives to create an enabling and fun environment in which the enjoyment and passion of its membership for the art of beading is the prime purpose.
We meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month, except in December when we meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month. We meet in the Tanglewood Park Community Center, located at 30 Woodfield Drive in Ottawa, Ontario. Doors are open at 1 pm, but our meetings start at 1.30 pm.
ottawabeadsociety.ca Cost $45.00/year
For more info Contact [email protected]
Sikh Community Services Ottawa
Bi-weekly get together to exchange topics such as health, well-being, and any other information relevant to seniors. During these meetings and outings, we invite speakers on various subjects and ask the seniors to participate in sharing their views on these subjects. Lunch is catered by a well-known Indian restaurant and the cost is minimal.
Dates:2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 12 to 3:30pm
Info: Kulvinder Chana [email protected]
613-226-4893
Indo-Canadian Community Centre (ICCC Seniors Group)
Fridays from 11:00 pm to 3:00 pm During the winter, this program will be virtual
Meeting and fellowship, educational/ informational talk, games and entertainment, tutorials and demonstrations, tea and snacks, yoga…. Bridge in Lions Den
Contact Anil Sukhhia at (613) 791-7593 or [email protected] for more info
Living Word Believers Church
LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP CHURCH IS A BODY OF BELIEVERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LIVING OUT GOD’S WORD AND, AS A RESULT, CHANGING LIVES.
Sundays 9:30-12:30 pm
Info: Contact Tshingambo Mbundu at (613) 263-1275 or [email protected]
Christ Kingdom Fellowship
Sundays from 9:15am to 11:45am
For more information about this service contact
Matthew Kalaiselvam Thiruvengadam 613-889-5831 [email protected]
These programs are running online at the moment
Older Adults Seniors Program
NROCRC Older adults 55+ Seniors Virtual Program
Activities, chair exercises, socializing
Tuesday In person Time: 10 -12 noon
& Thursday Virtual Time: 1 – 3pm
Contact: Ying at 613-596-5626 x 248
Senior Programs Coordinator, NROCRC: Email: [email protected]
These programs are not running at the moment
Children’s Sports and recreational program
{7 to 11 yrs}
The children will have fun playing sports, games, and doing arts and crafts! The program will consist of Skill Building activities and group games. Spaces are limited.
Day: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Start date: Oct 12th Cost: FREE
To register and for more information Please contact Brad at [email protected]
This program is run by NROCRC
NROCRC Summer Camp
July 24-28 & Aug 8-11 Time 9am to 3pm for ages 7 -12
NROCRC will run a FREE summer day camp with activities such as crafts, games and sports for kids
Registration: opens June 9th, 2023. Spaces are limited. email: [email protected] or phone 613-596-5626 ext 251 and ask for Brianna Rubino
Capital Kids Tennis Program {6 – 15 yrs}
This progam will be available at Tanglewood Tennis courts from May to August
2023 Seasons (4 weeks each)
Session 1: May 8 – June 4
Season 2: June 5 – July 2
Season 3: July 3 – 30
Season 4: July 31 – August 27
Days offered:
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30pm (6-9yrs); 5:30-6:30pm (6-9yrs); 6:30-7:30pm (10-12yrs); 7:30-8:30pm (13-15yrs)
Saturdays: 10:00-11:00am (6-9yrs); 11:00-12:00pm (6-9yrs); 12:00-1:00pm (10-12yrs); 1:00-2:00pm (13-15yrs)
Sundays: 10:00-11:00am (6-9yrs); 11:00-12:00pm (6-9yrs); 12:00-1:00pm (10-12yrs); 1:00-2:00pm (13-15yrs)
Partnership with the Ontario Tennis Association and the City of Ottawa.
Capital Kids is a recreational community outreach program, aimed at introducing tennis to children and youth. The main focus of Capital Kids is to minimize barriers to participation (proximity, price and equipment) and therefore increase accessibility to tennis for those kids, who would not otherwise have the opportunity.
Participants receive 4 one-hour Tennis lessons at various locations across Ottawa. Progressive tennis equipment is used, and instructors are Tennis Professional Association (TPA) certified.
Registration Guidelines: 1. You can register for up to 3 days per week, per session. 2. You will receive a confirmation email after you register.
4 WEEKS OF LESSONS – CERTIFIED COACHES – TENNIS EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
Cost: $15 per session For registration and info, check website https://www.capitalkidstennis.com/
First Lego League Competition
We inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
Training Schedule: Saturday’s 2PM to 4 PM
Wize Dragons 7 to 10 years old
Wize Beavers: 10 to 14 years old
Summer day camp July 10 to Aug 4 (Monday to Thursday for 4 weeks)
Register: https://www.wizeacademy.com/ottawa-we/
Percussionist lessons {5 to 14 yrs}
Learn how to play the South Indian drum known as the miruthangam.
Day & Time: Monday & Wednesday from 5:45-7pm
Info: Contact Krishan Pahirathan at (647) 917-1804
or [email protected]
Red Women Fitness Social Club
A fitness group achieved through dance and yoga
Day: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Date: Sept 18th to May 29th
Cost: Membership $100 Drop in $5
Info: Ping He 613-226-5320
I love to Skate {6 to 12 yrs } go to City of Ottawa run programs
This FREE program is offered to children who do not know how to skate and cannot register for city programs with cost.
I Love to Play Hockey {7 to 14yrs} See you next year
This FREE program is offered to children who know how to skate and want to learn to play hockey but cannot register for city programs with cost. Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 & Fridays from 6:45 to 7:45
These two programs will be held from January 17- Feb 28 of 2020. Vouchers to buy equipment at Canadian Tire will be given to registered participants. To register please contact [email protected]
Nepean Hockey League
We host yearly tournaments and play rivalry games when we can against other teams for fun.
Sundays from 4 to 6 at Tanglewood ball hockey court next to Tanglewood Community center at 30 Woodfield Dr, (behind Canadian tire and the Brick at Hunt club and Merivale) Please park behind the Brick
We also will playing on the ice next year as soon as the ODR opens.
Contact info: Phone: 613-618-9402 Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]