Join us for the first in-person event of the season. This is an opportunity to enjoy catching up with fellow members. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch at 10:30 am. The patio, which is heated, is reserved for our group. Heather Rice, our programme convenor, is planning to have musical quiz for us. All are welcome. It’s just a short walk from the Baseline transit station and there is plenty of parking nearby.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 11th by Contacting Don Marjerrison at: donald (dot) marjerrison (at) sympatico (dot) ca or tel: 613-724-3793 See you there!

A very special celebration to celebrate the 90^th birthday of our archivist, Larry Kempffer. The evening will begin in the church with some of Larry's favorite hymns, memories and prayers. Larry will speak of his time as the RCCO Archivist. Our Chaplain, Rev. Christine Piper will speak and give Larry a blessing. Then we will go downstairs for a reception with Birthday Cake!

The front door of St. Giles is on Bank St. The church is accessible with a ramp at the First Ave. door and an elevator. OC Transpo bus 6& 7 stop at the Bank St. door and across the street. See you at the church!

The executive of the Ottawa Centre recently approved a plan to expand our social media presence to promote our events, connect with members and colleagues and promote the organ with the general public. Social media platforms can be intimidating and there are both benefits and risks but it’s too important nowadays to ignore. Many members are using social media already to both promote the organ and to follow and connect with organists around the world. Our program committee will sponsor a hands-on workshop on social media in January to help members learn more about what the Ottawa Centre is doing, how to participate and how to connect our work and love of the organ with each other and beyond. Stay tuned for details and plan to attend.

The Kiwanis Music Festival Organ Classes

Although this is not one of our programmes, it does involve many of our student members and we are providing $500 in scholarship money to the participants.

We encourage our students to participate. The closing date for applications is Friday December 20, 2024. You can register on line through the Kiwanis Music Festival Website.