Special Events
MACAW periodically organizes special workshops and information sessions. Some of our recent events are shown below. Some events have been recorded and may be viewed online by clicking on the appropriate View button.
Writer's Forum - Charlotte Grey
Thursday, May 7th 2026
Join Charlotte Gray, one of Canada's best known non-fiction writers, as she speaks on her best seller Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt.
With an international reputation as an author and public speaker, Charlotte explores the past with wit and a sense of drama.
This event starts at 2:00pm and is presented by the Ottawa Public Library in conjunction with MACAW.
Smart Aging
Wednesday, Apr 8th 2026
Workshop: Presented by The Council on Aging of Ottawa and sponsored by MACAW and Manotick Place retirement residence.
Smart Aging offers eight weekly interactive workshops that equip seniors with essential information and resources to make informed life decisions before a crisis occurs. Participants are encouraged to attend all 8 sessions.
Dates: Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm, beginning April 8th to May 27th, 2026.
Location: Manotick Place Residence, 1145 Bridge Street, Manotick
Registration: Contact: Dawn Cooper cooperdawn09@gmail.com Phone (613) 820-4988
Cost: $69
Christmas Lunch
Wednesday, Dec 10th 2025
MACAW invites you to join us at Manotick United Church for lunch, musical entertainment and a time to socialize. Doors open at 11:30am and music by local artist Tom Plant will start at noon. Free-will offering. Register by December 7th, by emailing admin@manotickunitedchurch.com or call the church office at 613-692-4576.
Wellness Workshop - All About Healthy Knees & Hips
Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Manotick United Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street
Admission free: Limited space so pre-registration recommended.
A presentation by Meg Stickl, founder of AIM Fitness. Exercises and movements to improve your knee and hip mobility and to help reduce pain or discomfort. If you have a busy summer ahead working in the garden, golfing, or traveling, this presentation will give you some good pointers to keep you mobile all summer long. This includes a printout with 8 exercises plus a live demonstration. There is no fee for the workshop.
To register, contact Lisa Richards at 613-692-4576 or admin@manotickunitedchurch.com.
Art Therapy Demonstration Workshop
May 15, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Manotick United Church.
Leader Patricia Cameron, Registered Art Therapist.
Registration is free and materials are provided. Space limited so please register in advance by calling Lisa at 613-692-4576 or email admin@manotickunitedchurch.com
Christmas Floral Arrangement Workshop
Sheila King long time local resident of Manotick known for her art work and floral arrangement skills demonstrates how to create a floral arrangement for the holiday season. We thank Sheila for her ongoing support of MACAW.
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ABOUT:
The Manotick and Area Centre for Arts & Wellness focuses on intergenerational connections for seniors through arts and wellness. In 1955-56, Manotick United Church was expanded to include a hall that served as the only community centre for many years. In keeping with tradition, this space has been used for a multitude of activities such as Tai Chi, Yoga, art, music, and dance classes as well as community dances. Our popular concert series focusses on our local singers and musicians.
MACAW is grateful for the many local volunteers and initial funding in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizon for Seniors Program which allow our virtual and live events and activities to take place. We also appreciate funding and support from the United Church of Canada, the Manotick Village and Community Association and other other private donors.
LOCATION:
Manotick United Church
5567 Manotick Main Street
P.O. Box 564
Manotick, Ontario
K4M 1A5