Our Peer Support program provides opportunities for members to participate in an inclusive and positive group setting.
We offer a variety of programs that are determined by our members each month including:
- Recreation & Active Living (e.g. Yoga & Meditation, Zumba, Walking Club)
- Social Programs (e.g. Trivia, games, Coffee & Chat, Bingo, pancake brunches)
- Skills & Workshops (e.g. goal setting, employment skills, financial literacy, language skills, healthy relationships)
- Arts & Wellness (e.g. Music, arts & crafts, painting, healthy eats)
- Community Programs (e.g. museums, movies, art markets, festivals, day trips, picnics, seasonal activities)

- July 1st – Happy Canada Day! Centre Closed
- July 3rd – Painting w/ Allyson 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- July 6th – Coffee & Chat 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Round Table 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Trivia 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- July 8th – Scrapbooking Club 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Making My Own Comic Book 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Kahoot 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- July 10th – Beach Day at Westboro Beach 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- (OFF-SITE) Location: Westboro Beach, 745 Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway
- July 13th – Money Matters 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Learning Spanish 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, Self-esteem Workshop 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- July 15th – Learning ASL 12:30 pm -1:30 pm, Up Skills for Employment 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, Kahoot 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- July 17th – Games Day 12:00 pm -1:00 pm, Music Day 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- July 20th – Wii Sports 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Zumba 1:30 pm -2:30 pm, Wellness Trivia 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- July 22nd – Beach Day at Britannia Beach 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- (OFF-SITE) Location: Britannia Beach, 2805 Carling Avenue
- July 24th – Bingo 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Karaoke 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- July 28th – At Ciné Starz ~12:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Meet at the Movie Theatre)
- (OFF-SITE) Location: 1200 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa ON K1K 3B8
- July 29th – Spa Day 12:30 pm -1:30 pm, Mindfulness 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- July 31st – Sports 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Picnic/Potluck 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- (OFF-SITE) Location:Vincent Massey Park, Heron Rd, Ottawa ON K1V 2E4

- June 1st – IL Canada Day Celebration 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- June 3rd – Coffee & Chat 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Round Table 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Games Day 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- June 5th – Bingo 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Karaoke 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- June 8th – Money Matters 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Learning Spanish 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- June 10th – Crafty Wednesday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Making My Own Comic Book 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Trivia 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- June 12th – Zumba in the park 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Picnic/Potluck 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (OFF-SITE)
- June 15th – Games Day 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Kahoot 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- June 17th – Healthy Eats 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Budgeting for your Groceries Workshop 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
- June 19th – Potluck 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Music Day 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- June 22nd – Painting w/ Allyson 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- June 24th – Learning ASL 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Up Skilling for Employment 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Kahoot 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- June 26th – BBQ in the Park 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Sports 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm, Walking Club 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm (OFF-SITE)
- June 29th – Movie Trivia 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Bingo 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Registering for Program
Important Update for our members and our community
Starting July 1, OILRC will no longer use My Community Hub for program registrations.
For more information, see tpost.
To register for any of our programs, simply:
Visit our centre in person, or Email us at peersupport@oilrc.com
Interested in becoming an OILRC member?
We’d love to meet you! The first step is to schedule a visit by contacting our Peer Support team by email or phone. After your visit, you will have the opportunity to learn more about OILRC, connect with our community, and decide if membership is right for you.
We look forward to welcoming new members and helping you become part of our growing, supportive community!
Thank you for your continued support.