You can reach us anytime at info@cbbca.ca. In this month’s issue:

1. CBBCA Programming Update
2. Outdoor Rink Activities
3. Light Up the Bay 2020
4. FireSmart – Wildfire Virtual Meeting
5. The Zone – WOCRC Youth Drop-In Center – Virtual
6. Upcoming Community Survey – Carp Ridge Learning Centre
7. Rural Root Theater Update
8. Rural Ottawa Mental Health Survey

1. CBBCA PROGRAMMING UPDATE

As you are aware, on Tuesday, February 16th, Ontario transitioned out of the stay-at-home order and has been assigned to the Orange level of restriction. This means that the Fitness Centre and All In  Yoga and Fitness Classes will be reopening on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

The rate is still $30/month with no contracts and no term commitment. You can still combine the Fitness Centre & the All-In classes for another $5/month. Visit our Fitness Centre  for details. Five of our popular All-In classes including Yoga, Movement & Meditation, and Stretch & Strength Fitness have restarted. We are delighted to have Gentle Yoga with Stephanie Priest back on our program. You can still attend as many classes as you want each month for just $30 and start, suspend, or cancel any time. Visit our All-In page for details.

Please be reminded that All of our COVID-19 measures remain in effect.

2. OUTDOOR RINK

With a return to COVID Orange status Sticks, pucks, and nets are now permitted on the ODR (outdoor rink) at Northwind.

There is a 25-person limit on the ice, and persons not skating on the rink are required to wear a properly fitted mask & maintain 2m distancing.

The rink is supervised from 6 pm-9:30 pm, Monday to Saturday, and is closed for snow removal and flooding as needed. The rink closes nightly at 10 PM.

3. LIGHT UP THE BAY 2020

The CBBCA Light up the Bay event in December 2020 was received with enthusiasm by the community and sponsors alike. The Event had 32 entries and 8 sponsors with a total of $ 710.00 in prizes. The intent was to bring some sparkle and joy to our community in the holiday season especially during these difficult times. We thank all participants and congratulate the winners. A special thank you to our sponsors and Graham Ginsbergg for taking the lead.

Our generous Sponsors were:

Harlow Snow Blowing
Xmas Market Box – CBBCA
Home Hardware
Constance Bay Pharmacy
West Carleton Online
Happy Times
The Lighthouse

4. FIRESMART – WILDFIRE VIRTUAL MEETING – FEBRUARY 20 2021, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

For West Carleton residents the threat of another wildfire is never far away. The FireSmart program helps protect homes and natural resources from wildfire.

The FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program was set up to help bring communities together to tackle the wildfire risk and mitigation factors. In association with FireSmart Canada, West Carleton Disaster Relief is holding an online information session to introduce potential program leaders to the program on Feb. 20, from 1 PM to 3 PM. You can email WCDR at WildFireReady@WestCarletonRelief.ca to receive the Zoom link or receive another copy of the Wildfire Ready flyer.

West Carleton Disaster Relief was formed in the aftermath of the 2018 tornadoes by five of West Carleton’s Community Associations. WCDR’s mission is to improve our community’s emergency preparedness through planning and education and to enhance the effectiveness of the volunteers who respond to future events through the acquisition of supplies and critical infrastructure. You can be part of the journey at WestCarletonRelief.ca.

5. THE ZONE – WOCRC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER – VIRTUAL

The ZONE is a unique space just for youth aged 12-18 to meet new people and try new activities. Youth and their families can get connected to community resources and services. The program is currently running online.

“Join The Zone! Every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30! It’s a unique virtual safe space to meet and connect with new people. It will be filled with virtual activities and diverse discussions.

Register by contacting abdillahi@wocrc.ca.  For more information, or to sign up for the program, please email us at youth@wocrc.ca

6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY SURVEY – CARP RIDGE LEARNING CENTRE

As a local charity, Carp Ridge Learning Centre (CRLC) is in the process of defining its activities for 2021. Their charitable mandate is to provide local educational programs related to health and wellness. It is within this mandate that we are determining which kind of project would best serve the community of Constance Bay.

CRLC believes we are so much stronger together and would like to consult with you via a survey about what you consider the most important needs in this area. In the upcoming weeks, a survey will be distributed by CRLC to the Constance Bay community, so please stay tuned and provide them with your thoughts and ideas.

7. RURAL ROOT THEATER COMPANY

Congratulations to RRTC for being the winner of the 2021 Ottawa Award for Best Theatre Group. The group wants to thank everyone who supported them.

AND MORE EXCITING NEWS – Rural Root Theater will be producing another virtual play in the spring – stay tuned for more details.

8. RURAL OTTAWA MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY

Are you age 12 – 24 and living in rural Ottawa? Would you like a chance to win a $150 gift card to the shop or restaurant of your choice? If so, please fill out an anonymous survey about rural Ottawa youth mental health.

To fill out the survey go to www.O-YA.ca

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Your answers to the questions are really important and will be used to plan mental health programs and services in rural Ottawa. At the end of the survey, you can enter a draw to win 1 of 16 $150 gift cards to your choice of restaurant or shop! Your entry into the draw will not be connected to your answers on the survey. Thank you to Bell Let’s Talk for funding the prizes.