Club activities include regular meetings of Club members, plus a Christmas Luncheon. There are also fundraising events at which the Club welcomes non-members.
The May Court Club of Ottawa wishes to advise both members and non-members who attend an activity or event sponsored by the Club, that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken for the purpose of promoting or publicizing the Club. Thus, it is an attendee’s responsibility to inform the Club if they do not wish to be included in either photographs or video recording.
Upcoming Events
Come for Mid-Month Monday Morning Coffee at the Club! The current dates for 2024 are February 12, March 11, April 15, and May 13, at 10:00 a.m.
On our website, you’ll find the list of May Courters in your neighbourhood on the Members Only page https://maycourt.org/members-only/ . Click on the Outreach Zone List link. Find your name (sorted by city areas) and perhaps share a ride with another member…or call a member you haven’t seen in a while and make a date to meet at the club. Potential new members welcome too.
No cost or sign-up required. Just come and reconnect with other May Courters at the Club!
SAVE THE DATE! On May 1, 2024, we will finalize our year of celebrations at the Club with a group photo of as many members as can attend, followed by cake and lemonade! For more details see the flyer on the Members Only page.
The Hike for Hospice will be held on Saturday, May 4, at the Ron Kolbus Community Centre. Six members, “The May Courters”, have already signed up to walk! Please contact Christine Beelen to join our team. To support a team member, go to The May Courters page and scroll to the bottom.
On Wednesday, May 8, Barbara Hill Dumont-Hill will come to the Club to conduct the Kairos Blanket Exercise in Aberdeen Hall with 25 participants. It will take approximately an hour to complete starting at 1:00 p.m. Afterwards lemonade and sweets will be served upstairs. Tickets will go on sale April 15, for $30 per person.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12. The meeting will take place at the Hellenic Event Centre followed by a Greek dinner. More details to come next month.
Other Club Activities
There are several committees that members can join and take part in.
Nancy Birchard is the convenor of the After 5s. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and members are most welcome to join this fun group for pizza and wine (optional!!) as they discuss and make plans to help the Club serve the community. For more information on the After 5s contact Nancy at [email protected]
The Aberdeen Artisans usually meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Come out and see what is involved! Everyone has something to offer this creative group. For more information, and to check on the next meeting date, contact Johanna Blakney at [email protected]
Past Events
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, a “A Stylish Retrospective” was held at the Club. It was very entertaining and informative. Both presentations were sold out, and everyone enjoyed it tremendously!
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, the Bargain Box held a “Shop our Shop” event for May Court members and their guests. It was a fun and successful event.
The Spring General Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Club, followed by a delicious lunch and an opportunity to chat with Club colleagues.
Barbara Dumont-Hill, Spirit Keeper, gave a very interesting presentation at the Club on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She told her story and explained the smudge ceremony.
The members’ Christmas Luncheon was held on December 6, 2023, at the Club, and was enjoyed by all!
World-renowned floral designer, Gerry Arial, gave us wonderful ideas for creating beautiful wreaths, centrepieces, swags and a stunning holiday table on November 25, 2023. “Holiday Creations” was a very enjoyable event and a lovely start to the Christmas season!
The May Court Christmas Market was held on November 18, 2023, and it was a great success! It was held on the main floor of the Club, and the decor was lovely. The shoppers enjoyed the experience!
The Fall General Meeting was held at the Club on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, followed by a lovely luncheon.
The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held in person at the Club on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. A light lunch followed. As well, the Club’s 125th Anniversary was recognized with the unveiling of a plaque that was installed at the entrance to the Elizabeth Wing at the May Court Hospice.
A Celebration Luncheon was held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Museum of Nature to commemorate the 125th anniversary of The May Court Club of Ottawa! This was a marvelous event, highlighted by a donation of $125,000 to the Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre. View photos from the 125th Anniversary Luncheon Photos here!