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
A detailed calendar, with dates for all Committee meetings and special events, can be found on the Members Only page. The following is the current list for remaining events for 2026-2027 of interest to the membership. It will be updated as needed.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – MOBILE CLINIC OF THE WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH CENTRE. Contact Laura in the office for more information.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 – ANNUAL Old Ottawa South Porch Sale (9am-1pm) Contact Tracy Alexander tla_homeonca@yahoo.ca if you wish to volunteer or contribute items to sell.
Looking ahead…
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – Fall General Meeting
Saturday, November 28, 2026 – May Court Christmas Bazaar 10am-2pm
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 – Members’ Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 – Spring General Meeting
Wednesday, June 9, 2027 – Annual General Meeting & Luncheon
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.
We take July and August off, but after summer break, the After 5s will reconvene on September 8th with pizza and libations of choice.
Remaining meetings for 2026 are scheduled on:
October 13
November 10
December 8
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 players for 2026-2027. 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 was a success again in 2025-2026. We are looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year. 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
The next Circle will be Friday, August 24th at 10:00a.m.
A new collaboration between World Skills and The May Court Club of Ottawa, the Women’s Conversation Circle connects immigrant women with retired, professional women from Ottawa’s community. Share ideas, discuss timely topics, building confidence, expand your vocabulary, and grown your network in a supportive space.
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 Annual General Meeting & Dinner was held at 4:00pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Aberdeen Hall. The Hall was beautifully decorated by Johanna Blakney and a wonderful group of volunteers, helping to make it a festive evening. The new board of directors was voted in and the new slate of directors can be viewed on our About Us page.
A very successful Education Meeting & Tea was held on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Welcome to our new members!
The first of two, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, May Court hosted a MOBILE CLINIC OF THE WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH CENTRE. The registration roster was full and “patients” were pleased with their experience. The second CLINIC will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The rescheduled Spring General Meeting was held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1st, followed by a delicious luncheon. Sheldon Leong, Director of Fund Development for Multifaith Housing, was our very interesting and informative guest speaker.
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.