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RPRA Annual Volunteer Reception, Wed, Feb 28, 6-7pm

Please join your Rockcliffe Park Resident Association for its Annual Volunteer Reception to be held at our community building, 380 Springfield Road

The year, Linda McDonald, book sale volunteer and team leader, will be acknowledged for her many dedicated hours of work by which she, together with her committed volunteers, achieved wonderfully successful results in raising significant sums of money for use by our library – all through the eagerly anticipated annual book sale event held at our community building.

Michael Mirsky, son of Barbara Mirsky (one of the successful campaigners during the amalgamation process who helped to ensure that the Rockcliffe Village Library not be closed but rather become part of the Ottawa Public Library), has graciously agreed to offer remarks of gratitude and appreciation.

Light refreshments will be served. Following the reception, the RPRA board AGM will take place at 7:00pm. All are welcome.

Speaker Night, March 27, Cameron Love, President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, The Future of Healthcare

The head of The Ottawa Hospital will give an overview of the exciting plans to develop a new world class hospital and rebuild the future of healthcare for the Ottawa community.

Wednesday, March 27th, 8 p.m.

Community Hall, 380 Springfield Rd., Rockcliffe Park

Speaker Night, January 31, 2024, Tobi Nussbaum 

Building an Inspiring Capital

Reflecting the mandate of the National Capital Commission (NCC) – to build a great Capital for Canadians – CEO Tobi Nussbaum will speak to a number of exciting NCC projects, plans and initiatives that are driving an ambitious agenda towards achieving that vision, and address local issues.

Wednesday, January 31, 8 p.m.

Community Hall, 380 Springfield Rd., Rockcliffe Park

Speaker Night, Nov 22, Stephen Poloz 

These Turbulent Times

The frank, plain-speaking former Governor of the Bank of Canada and author of ‘The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future’, will speak on the turbulent times we live in.
Wednesday, November 22, 8 p.m.

Community Hall, 380 Springfield Rd., Rockcliffe Park

Speaker Night, Nov 8, Charlotte Gray

Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt

A captivating dual biography of two famous women whose sons would change the course of the 20th century—by award-winning historian Charlotte Gray. Impeccably researched and filled with intriguing social insights, Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons breathes new life into Sara and Jennie, offering a fascinating and fulsome portrait of how leaders are not just born but made.

Wednesday, November 8, 8 p.m.

Annual Village Clean-up, Saturday, May 6, 1 – 3 pm 

The Annual Village Spring clean-up needs you! Come one, come all on Saturday afternoon, May 6, to get together with your neighbours while you help clean up our Village. Choose an area to clean, grab garbage bags, leaf bags, gloves (all provided) and see what a difference an hour or two can make!

Refreshments will be provided at 3 pm at the Community Centre (parking lot side). We will sign student volunteer hours forms. Meet behind the Community Hall, 380 Springfield Rd.

Rain Date: Sunday May 7, 1 – 3 pm

Speaker Night, March 8, with Thomas d’Aquino.

Wednesday, March 8, 8 pm at the Rockcliffe Park Community Hall, 380 Springfield Rd.

Based on his newly published memoir – Private Power ~ Public Purpose: Adventures in Business, Politics, and the Arts – long-time Rockcliffe Park resident Tom d’Aquino will offer personal insights on four decades of private sector leadership at the apex of power with the Business Council of Canada.  He has been hailed as a transforming voice in redefining the role of business and the shaping of responsible capitalism, and as a champion of Canada’s place on the world stage. Beyond business and public policy, he tells tales about his lifelong love affair with arts and culture.

Speaker Night, February 1st with Andrew Leslie.

Russia’s War in the Ukraine: What Next?
Wednesday, February 1, 8 p.m.
Based on his personal experience, his expertise, and contacts within the Ukraine military, former general and member of Parliament, Andrew Leslie, will tell us what he believes lies ahead for war-torn Ukraine. While a soldier, Leslie led the 57,000 people in the Canadian Army in fires, floods, earthquakes, security missions, peacekeeping and war in Cyprus, Germany, Croatia, Serbia, Afghanistan and elsewhere. He has received many national and international honours and decorations. .

RPRA Tree Lighting and Carol Sing

On Wednesday December 14, 6 pm. Please join us behind the Community Hall as the tree lights are lit and the Elmwood Junior School Choir performs, followed by a carol sing, accompanied by the Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Brass Band. In the spirit of the season, hot chocolate will be served. Join your neighbours after a long hiatus to celebrate at this magical event.