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Getting ready to work (again)
On March 19, Tamara Guttman of TLG Consulting & Communications will be offering the first of two national webinars designed to help you consider the ins and outs of taking on occasional work as a federal retiree.
Work in retirement?
On March 19, Tamara Guttman of TLG Consulting will be back to offer a new national webinar called Getting Ready to Work (again).
Join our board of directors
The Ottawa Branch currently has three vacancies for volunteers on its board of directors.
Opportunities to work, advance research and attend webinars!
There is still time for you to register for the free bilingual webinar on Feb. 6, with Elections Canada
Retirees at the heart of the democratic process
With an election fast approaching, Elections Canada has launched hiring processes to fill...
Don’t miss the first webinar of the year!
Start 2025 on the right foot by joining us on Jan. 9, for our very first webinar of the year!
Happy holidays and a special offer!
The Ottawa Branch wishes all its members (and prospective new members too!) a safe, wonderful holiday season and a happy new year ahead!
Thrive in Retirement - Video available!
If you missed our “Thrive in Retirement” event, you can watch the video recording and check out the presentation decks in English and in French on our website.
Veterans’ Week
Our veterans put the safety and freedom of all Canadians before their own and remembrance is a duty we share as Canadians all year round...
Make the most of your retirement!
Don’t miss out! There’s still time to register for the Ottawa Branch’s biggest in-person bilingual event of the year!
Finding fulfilment in retirement
Seats are going fast for our biggest event of the year. Register now for yourself and your guests.
Thrive in retirement!
Come hear a panel of federal retirees discuss options for work after retirement — in and outside government, as a contractor, through an agency and more.
Non-stop activities for you and your guests
We have a great line-up of fall activities as you will see below. All our events are free, and we have bilingual hosts, so participation in both official languages is always encouraged.
Keep your body and mind active!
Meg Stickl-Kroeker from AIM Fitness is offering another outdoor fitness class for our members and their guests on Sept. 18.
You can help with advocacy and advance research this summer!
Last May, the Ottawa Branch welcomed new board member Blair Armitage, who is also our new advocacy program officer (APO)...
Treat yourself this summer!
Looking for a way to beat the heat and enjoy a family outing? Ottawa and Outaouais Branch members receive a special discounted price at the Mont Cascades waterpark every Friday this summer, except July 26 and Aug. 2.
It's National Public Service Week!
June 9-15 is National Public Service Week! The Ottawa Branch thanks and celebrates Canada’s public servants, both working and retired, for their dedication and commitment to serving Canadians throughout the years.
New discount and other in- person opportunities!
Ottawa Branch members now receive an exclusive 45 per cent discount on annual VIP membership in the Aesthetics Program at the Natural Skin and Sole Wellness Clinic run by Sarab Dormani, registered nurse and popular webinar presenter.
In-person and online events and a summer job!
Do you know someone aged 15 to 30 looking for a summer job? Our branch has a summer job open to deliver virtual services to our members.