Community Update: May 2023
With summer right around the corner, the Overbrook Community Association is pleased to announce a number of upcoming exciting community events, including:
The OCA’s upcoming public meeting (come join the fun!);
A community cleaning event to help keep Overbrook sparking;
A Ward 12 and 13 community dialogue on climate resiliency (hosted by Community Collective/CAFES); and
A townhall with Councillor King regarding upcoming development projects.
OCA Board Update
But first, following the most recent OCA Annual General Meeting in April, we are proud to introduce your new 2023-2024 OCA board of directors:
Christine Ford
Ian Slipacoff
Fatuma Muzaliwa
Geoff Stiles
Emily Andruchow
Nick Zrinyi
Derek Wright
Adrian King - Digital Coordinator
Jennifer Moroziuk - Recording Secretary
Mercedes Marcani - Treasurer
Mélanie Stafford - Vice-President
Ismael Awaleh - Vice-President
Danika Brisson - President
A warm welcome and special thanks to our new, returning, and outgoing board members for continuing to drive positive change in our community!
If you are interested in getting involved with the OCA or have an idea for improving life in your community, please reach out directly to info@overbrook.ca to learn more and get involved!
May 25th - OCA Community Meeting
The Overbrook Community Association invites you to our next virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 25th, at 7pm.
Come share what's on your mind and hear from community leaders.
Guests will include:
Ottawa City Councillor Ralwson King;
Bruno Crites from the Overbrook Community Centre; and
Overbrook resident Deborah Doherty from Safe Wings Ottawa.
Register to attend this virtual meeting HERE
May 27th - Overbrook Clean-up Day
Do you love enjoying Overbrook’s natural landscapes? Then come join the OCA’s community spring cleaning event on May 27, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Location: Meet at the Rideau Sports Club at 1 Donald Street
The team will focus on cleaning up the west Donald Street boulevards and the Rideau River shoreline.
You can find more information on the City’s Clean the Capital program HERE
May 30th - Community Collective Climate Resiliency Dialogue (Wards 12 & 13)
Are you interested in learning more about how climate change will affect Ottawa, and in discussing community preparedness for these impacts with other residents?
Join Community Associations from the Community Collective (Lindenlea, Manor Park, New Edinburgh, Overbrook, Rockcliffe Park, Vanier) and CAFES for an in-person Community Dialogue on Climate Resiliency.
Date & Time: May 30th — 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre 300 Pères-Blancs Avenue Ottawa, ON K1L 7L5
Learn more HERE
June 15th - Development Townhall for Overbrook and Eastway Gardens residents
Live or work in Overbrook or Alta Vista Ward's Eastway Gardens community?
You are invited to a virtual townhall co-hosted by Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King and Alta Vista Councillor Marty Carr on June 15 at 6:30 pm to learn about upcoming development projects in your neighbourhood.
Please click here to register for the meeting link.
That’s all for now, but stay tuned for more this summer!
In the meantime, why not explore our website at Overbrook.ca; click here to support OCA’s work in your community and follow us on social media!