Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

10/30/2026

As the days get shorter, darker, and colder, it's more important than ever to make time for our mental health and well-being. ❄️

Join us for a Winter Wellness session to explore practical ways to support your mental health, build healthy habits, and navigate the winter season with greater care and connection.

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
💻 Online via Zoom

To receive the Zoom link, please email [email protected].

Let's make our mental health and well-being a priority this winter!

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

As we near the end of Community Health & Well-Being Month, we’re celebrating the incredible work happening in our Family Support Programs! 💜

📚 To celebrate National Library Month, our Shelter Respite welcomed Manon from First Words to share practical strategies with parents for supporting early language development, reading together, and incorporating their first language into everyday interactions.

🧸 The team also launched a new Toy and Book Lending Library, making learning and play materials more accessible to families living in the shelter.

Through programs supporting children from birth to six years, our team connects families with resources, education, and support to help them thrive.

A snapshot of our impact this month:
📚 76 drop-in playgroups
🧸 231 Toy Library visits
👨‍👩‍👧 17 parent education workshops
💜 62 breastfeeding appointments

From sharing stories to connecting families with essential resources, these everyday interactions build stronger foundations for children and families.

This is Powering Connections in action! 💜

10/26/2026

🗳️ Today is the day! Get out there and vote!

Today, you have the opportunity to make your voice heard by voting for your Mayor, City Councillor, and School Board Trustee.

🕙 Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Are you eligible to vote? You must:
➡️ Be a resident of the City of Ottawa, an owner or tenant of land in the City, or the spouse of an eligible owner or tenant.
➡️ Be a Canadian citizen.
➡️ Be at least 18 years old.
➡️ Not be prohibited from voting by law.

📍 Need to find your polling location?
Visit the City of Ottawa's Voting Location tool.
https://elections.ottawa.ca/VotingLocation/VotingLocation

🪪 Not sure what identification to bring?
Check the City of Ottawa's Voter Identification requirements.
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elections/voters/voter-identification

ℹ️ Looking for more information?
Visit the City of Ottawa Elections website for additional details.
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elections

Your vote is an opportunity to participate in shaping your community. Make a plan to vote today!

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

🎃 Our Program Delivery Sponsor, Carlingwood Shopping Centre, is getting ready for a spooktacular Halloween season!

Join them for Halloween Photos with some delightfully spooky guests in Centre Court from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

👻 October 24: Spooky Jack
🕷️ October 25: The Spider Duo

Then, don't miss Carlingwood's annual Trick-or-Treating Event on October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (while supplies last). Gather your family and friends, put on your favourite costumes, and enjoy an afternoon filled with Halloween fun, treats, and fang-tastic memories! 🎃🍬🧡

10/21/2026

We are reminding residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall.
Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the risk of severe illness, complications and hospitalization from respiratory viruses.
Please read the PSA here: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/ottawa-public-health-reminds-residents-get-vaccinated-against-flu-covid-19-and-rsv-fall

10/21/2026

Join us in The Hub to meet the team from Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre on Wednesday, October 21 from 11am-3pm. They will be sharing more information about overall health and provide resources for Seniors and members of the community.

10/16/2026

This week, we're feeling especially grateful for our wonderful partnership with the Carlingwood Shopping Centre and all they do to bring our community together. 🧡

We're excited to share that Carlingwood’s annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event is back on Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 🎃👻

Families can enjoy:

🍬 Trick-or-Treating throughout participating stores (pick up your list at Guest Services!)
🎨 Facepainting
🎪 A stilt walker
🧙 Plenty of Halloween fun and festive community spirit

Put on your favourite costume and join us for a spooktacular afternoon!
We can't wait to see families enjoying this fantastic community event.

Thank you, Carlingwood Shopping Centre, for being such a valued community partner and for creating opportunities that bring smiles to so many faces. 🎃🍁🧡

10/13/2026

Our Health Promotion team in Bayshore is hosting a Cancer Prevention and Screening Education session!

🗓️ Monday October 19th
🕘 9 AM - 12 PM
🩺 One on One education sessions 10:15 AM- 12 PM
📍 Bayshore Community Building, 175 Woodridge

For more information, please see the posters below!