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.
Member Coffee Mornings for 2025-2026:
The after 5s have decided to put Coffee and Conversation on hold until the challenges of winter driving are over. It will start up again in April and the response will be evaluated.
Other Upcoming Events
A detailed meetings list, with dates for all Committee meetings, can be found on the Members Only page. The following is the current list for remaining events for 2025-2026 of interest to the membership. It will be updated as needed.
Wed. March 11, 2026 – SPRING GENERAL MEETING
Thu. April 16, 2026 – MOBILE CLINIC OF THE WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH CENTRE. Contact Laura in the office for more information.
Thurs. May 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Education Meeting & Tea
Wed. June 10, 2026 – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Time TBD)
Other Club Activities and Initiatives
After 5s
Nancy Birchard is the convenor of the After 5s. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., 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 Birchard.
The After 5s will start the New Year off on Tuesday, January 13 with pizza and libations of choice.
Every member is welcome to join the After 5s on any Tuesday meeting night.
Remaining meetings for the 2025-2026 year are scheduled on:
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
Aberdeen Artisans
Would you like to join the fun? We are looking for new members, and all are welcome. You don’t have to be “crafty”, just enthusiastic. Our meetings are all relaxed and enjoyable, and Sharon Henry brings treats, which we devour with coffee/tea. Come out and see what is involved! Everyone has something to offer this creative group. For more information, or to confirm the next meeting date, contact Gill Puxty at drbonnydancer@gmail.com. The Aberdeen Artisans Committee usually meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Club.
Bridge
Calling all Bridge Players: Jill Strachan and Nancy Birchard are looking for one more player to join the round robin as one person has had to withdraw. Please contact either one of them if you would like to play: nb3granny@gmail.com, thestrachanfamily@hotmail.com.
Early Literacy Program
The Early Literacy Program resumed this past September after a successful previous school season. New members are always welcome!
If you are interested in this opportunity to read and work with elementary school children please contact Holly Heser-Quirk at edandholly@rogers.com.
English Conversation Circle
Presently on hold: The English Conversation Circle Committee currently consists of nine members. Please contact Holly at edandholly@rogers.com if this initiative interests you.
Past Events
The Members Christmas Party was held on December 3, 2025, at the Club, and was enjoyed by all! Delicious sandwiches, sweets and beverages were served, and members enjoyed the opportunity to chat and catch up. The donations to the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre Holiday Sock Project were very generous. Thank-you all!
The Christmas Craft Market was held at the Club on Saturday, November 22.
Many thanks go to all the members who contributed in any way to the Market. It was very successful and turned out as a true May Court event. The Artisans couldn’t have done it without you!
A presentation on Wills and Estates was given by by Melanie Yach on October 31 at the Club. It was a very interesting and information session.
The Fall General Meeting was held at the Club on Wednesday, October 15, followed by a delicious luncheon. The guest speaker, Walter Noble, the Executive Director of the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa, gave a very interesting talk.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Aberdeen Hall at the Club. The decor reflected our spring weather, and contributed to the convivial atmosphere and the tasty lunch. The reports from the directors were very informative, and the current President of the Association of May Court Clubs of Canada, Christine Beelen, made an especially interesting presentation about the history of the organization and the upcoming challenges it faces.
The Spring General Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Club, followed by a delicious lunch and an opportunity to chat with Club colleagues.
A lovely Family and Friends Afternoon Tea at was held at the Club on February 22, 2025.