Welcome Corkery is a small, friendly, family-oriented rural community in West Carleton-March in the city of Ottawa, Canada’s national capital. The Corkery Community Association represents the recreational and social interests of our residents and promotes a sense of community in the area. We try to meet many of the community's recreational needs as well as to champion these needs to the City of Ottawa. We provide a focal point for the planning of community events and activities and manage the facilities necessary to support many of these activities. The Corkery Community Association is an incorporated non-profit organization maintained by dedicated volunteers who are committed to making Corkery a better place to live. The Corkery Community Association is committeed to enhancing our community life through: developing and promoting local recreation programs, services and events providing and maintaining suitable facilities and equipment being responsive to the recreational and social needs of our community Current Newsletter Annual General Meeting -  The annual general meeting will be held at the Corkery community center, Tuesday April 17th, 2012 starting at 7PM.   Corkery Community Association Newsletter - Winter 2011/2012 MEMBERSHIP: Please don’t forget to go to our website wwww.corkerycommunity.ca to pay your yearly Family Membership Fees of only $25 or $10 for seniors. Your support allows us to continue to run all of these wonderful programs. ONGOING ACTIVITIES PLAYGROUP: Playgroup runs every Wednesday morning from 9-11am and is lead by Donna Jones. Come with your preschooler and meet other parents and caregivers. There are crafts, play dough, puzzles, toys and more. We provide a basic snack (bring your own if you wish; nut-free, please!). Check www.corkerycommunity.ca for more details. T’AI CHI: This is a very supportive and friendly group! New class starting on Sept. 7th. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm at Corkery Community Centre. E-mail Glenn at  glennx@hotmail.com. YOGA: Yoga classes are taught by Paula Vibert. Start time is 7 pm at the Herb Garden at 3840 Old Almonte Road. Classes are ~1.5 hours in length and the cost for 10 weeks is $120. Contact Silva Tratnik at 613-256-6372 for more info. SUMMER CAMPS: The City of Ottawa will be running summer camps through July & August...and the Centre is now air conditioned! Check out the City of Ottawa Recreation Guide or contact Kyla Helpin at Kyla.Helpin@ottawa.ca. www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/programs/guides_pdf/ss_2011/day_camps.pdf GARDENING CLUB: Members meet every 2nd Thursday through until fall. This club is a fun, relaxed, cooperative venture with a mix of field trips, workshops and garden-related activities. CCA membership required ($25 Family/$10 Seniors). Call Sue Cannon at secannon@xplornet.com or 256-5148. Check scheduled field trips & workshops at www.corkerycommunity.ca. *NEW* : Information on Rural West Recreation programs & activity guide  General Administrative Matters & Executive Members Wanted! We are looking for people to assist with the following tasks on a continuous basis. Please contact Elaine Menard at 613.831-3910 or Kelly Freeman at 613.831-8901 or kellyf@uniserve.com. · Rental of building and tents · Notice-board & street signs · Web updates · Building expansion · Newsletter Editor · Special Events Coordinator · Volunteer Coordinator IMPORTANT!! We are trying to develop an electronic newsletter, so please sign up for the newsletter on our website! Friend us on Facebook: "Corkery Community Association"