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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Chief Pinesi Day
2025-07-01 09:00 - 15:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Chief Pinesi Day is held annually on July 1 in New Edinburgh park to celebrate the Algonquin Anishinaabe history of the area. It is an opportunity for learning and reconciliation.
The event is led by the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and begins with a sacred fire at 9 am, followed by a land tour beginning at 10:00. There will also be drumming, dancing and singing.
Chief Pinesi Day is organized by the Kichi Sibi Trails group in partnership with the New Edinburgh Community Alliance (NECA) and the Crichton Community Council. Funding for this year’s event came from the City of Ottawa and NECA.
For the most up-to-date information on the event, please visit the kichi sibi trails website.

Canada Day Fireworks and Park Party (CCC)
2025-07-01 20:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Field, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Canada
8:00 pm Good Ol’ Canadian Park Party

9:30 pm Fireworks Display
Finish your July 1 celebrations in New Edinburgh Park with a neighbourhood scale fireworks display close to home. (Alternatively you could head off to LeBreton Flats to celebrate with 50,000 of your closest friends.)
Wear your red and white (…or other colours that celebrate the diversity of our country). Wave your flag. Bring a snack, a blanket and some bug repellant.
Visit the licensed kitchen bar inside the Fieldhouse for free frozen treats. A variety of refreshments (featuring beer from Local Brewery on St. Laurent), as well as some very basic snacks will be available for purchase.
A collection of audio and video Canadiana will be played on the playground side of the Fieldhouse.
Fireworks will be launched from the gravel infield of the baseball diamond. Please view the display from the outfield.
This event may be postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather.
