New Edinburgh

Children's Playgroup (CCC)
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Children aged 0 to 2.5 and their parents or caregivers are welcome to attend a free drop-in playgroup at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 10:00 am to noon.
This is an informal and unstructured opportunity to socialize with other families in your community. Please bring your own toy and snack for your child.
Note that this event might be canceled on an ad hoc basis for some weeks. Please check Crichton Community Council’s social media accounts or reach out to the organizers of the playgroup to confirm the event for the times you are planning to go.
For more information, please email: CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com

Seniors Social Group - Speaker Series (CCC)
2025-05-08 13:00 - 2025-07-10 15:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
The New Edinburgh Seniors Social Group hosts a regular Speaker’s Series at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse. Each meeting features a “local personality” who speaks about their special contribution and connection to our community. Each talk leads to questions, discussion and some social time with refreshments. All seniors, family members, friends and neighbours are invited to spend this time together. There is no cost; only your interest and participation as we get to know each other.
May 8, Cindy Ryley, the founder of Epicuria Food Shop will speak about the challenges and rewards of running an Ottawa-based food store and catering company.
June 12, Joe McDonald, Choir Director if the New Edinburgh Choir will speak about the Choir and play his piano for us to enjoy.
July 10, Janet Uren will be speaking about the History of New Edinburgh Park and Stanley Park, the beautiful public spaces that surround the Fieldhouse.
Please contact Dawn at 705-930-1991 or email CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com for more specific information.

CCC Board of Directors Meeting
2025-06-11 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Meetings of the CCC Board of Directors are held on the second Wednesday of every month at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse. Meeting times, dates and locations may vary to accommodate the availability of CCC Directors or guests.
Please contact us by email if you would like to attend the meeting, if there is a topic you would like to discuss with the CCC’s Directors, or if you are interested in joining us as a volunteer. (Please be advised that meeting details noted in this event calendar may not be updated to reflect changes to a meeting time or location made to better accommodate the CCC’s Directors in the hours before a regular meeting.)

Annual General Meeting of the Crichton Community Council (CCC)
2025-06-11 19:30 - 20:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m (AGM)

8:00 p.m. (regular meeting of the Directors)
Annual General Meeting of the Crichton Community Council (CCC)
Agenda:

Opening Remarks
Approval of the 2024 Crichton Community Council AGM Minutes
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Comments by Members of the Board of Directors
Election of Officers
Adjournment

The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a regular meeting of the CCC’s Directors.
Crichton Community Council meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the New Edinburgh Park Field House at 203 Stanley Avenue. All meetings are open to the public. Occasionally meeting times and dates are rescheduled to accommodate the availability of CCC Directors and guests. Please contact us if there is a topic you would like to discuss with the Board of Directors.

Yoga at the Fieldhouse
2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Unite breath and movement through an asana practice.

Join Solmaz Hicks on her yoga journey, that began during the pandemic when she discovered a profound connection between mind, body and spirit.
Through her yoga practice she changed the way she deals with stress entirely. You can too!

Demand for yoga at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse regularly exceeds the capacity of the room.
Reserve your space in advance, for $150 for 12 sessions by emailing: perisasolmaz@hotmail.com

Community Choir (CCC)
2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Details to come

Flamenco for Food (CCC)
2025-06-07 18:30 - 23:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Flamenco For Food and Fun Project : Supporting the Partage Vanier Food Bank
Join us for an evening of passionate music and dance hosted by Sueños Flamencos at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse!
Program:
– Welcome
– Flamenco presentation by Sueños Flamencos (and students)
– Mini flamenco lesson: palmas, cante, baile y guitarra (clapping, singing, dancing, and guitar)
– Juerga (flamenco party for all)

When: Saturday June 7th
Where: 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P2
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Admission: NO FEE!
But if you are able, please bring:
* Non-perishable food items for the food bank
* Your reusable travel mug for FREE tea!
Enjoy an unforgettable night of flamenco music and dance, while giving back to the community. Your food donation will help support those in need in Vanier.
Mark your calendars for June 7th and get ready to experience the energy and passion of flamenco!

Open Mic at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2025-05-24 19:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bring your senses to be entertained or your talent to share at New Ed’s open mic at the Fieldhouse.
Admission is free, but donations (to help pay for our new PA system) are appreciated.
The kitchen bar will be open offering a variety of refreshments including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Performers have two songs or about 8-10 minutes at the mic.
Two microphones, a mixer and speakers are available.
Performers can register at CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com or in person at 6:00 pm. First come, first to fill the bill.
Sign up at the door or let us know what you are preparing by emailing: CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com

NECA Board Meeting
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
All New Edinburgh residents are welcome to attend the board meeting of the New Edinburgh Community Alliance (NECA).
This will be an in-person meeting at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse.
If you can’t make it in person, feel free to join virtually by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83683871932
Meeting ID: 836 8387 1932

Draft Agenda

Plant Sale (CCC)
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Crichton Community Council in New Edinburgh invite you to the New Edinburgh Plant Sale on Saturday May 10th, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at New Edinburgh Park at 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa.
For more than 20 years New Edinburgh residents have purchased their plants on the Fieldhouse’s front lawn the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
The Crichton Community Council will be selling unique hanging baskets and planters from Les Serres Oli-Ève. Proceeds support neighbourhood events and community initiatives, as well as for the purchase of equipment for public use.
Ferme Lève-Tot will be selling edible plants for your gardens and answering questions about Community Supported Agriculture.
Proponents of a proposed community garden in New Edinburgh Park will be on site to discuss this initiative with you and to receive your input.
The CCC will be recruiting kids to help remove undesirable plants from the park’s flower bed. A few holes need to be dug for new trees to be planted in the park. Bring your kids, some small shovels and gloves!
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The CCC is a volunteer organization that provides seasonal programs and ongoing community service in New Edinburgh. Since its establishment in 1974, the CCC has worked to enhance New Edinburgh’s sense of community by activating the public spaces New Edinburgh Park on the bank of the Rideau River. The CCC acts as the steward of the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse and the surrounding public spaces, on behalf of the City of Ottawa, in the interest of New Edinburgh residents.
