A volunteer-run non-profit in Ottawa, Ontario
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The Ottawa Friendship Club is a volunteer-run non-profit where older adults meet, move, and learn together — from weekly dance groups to practical workshops on health, money, safety, and technology.
Supported by the Government of Canada · $9,800 (2025–2026)
About the club
A place to stay active, informed, and connected
The Ottawa Friendship Club is run by volunteers for adults aged 55 and over. We bring older members of our community together to move, learn, and look out for one another.
Two dance groups meet every week, and throughout the year we run practical workshops — on health, money, staying safe from fraud and abuse, using technology, and gardening. Everything we do is free for members and open to newcomers.
What we do
Programs for seniors in our community
From hands-on workshops to weekly social activities, every program is designed to keep older adults healthy, informed, and connected.
Educational workshops
Regular talks and hands-on sessions on staying healthy, active, and connected later in life.
Financial information for seniors
Plain-language guidance on pensions, benefits, and managing money safely.
Elder-abuse awareness
Workshops that help seniors recognize, prevent, and report abuse and fraud.
Digital skills
Friendly, patient help with phones, computers, and the internet — at your own pace.
Gardening
Growing things together outdoors — good for the body, the mind, and making friends.
Weekly dance groups
Two active dance groups that meet every week to keep moving and have fun.
Our groups
Two dance groups, meeting every week
Grandma Dance Group
A welcoming dance group that gets together every week to move, laugh, and stay active.
Guo Biao Dui
国标队
Our international-standard (ballroom) dance group, 35 members strong, practising together every week.
Funding & accountability
Supported by the Government of Canada
This federal grant directly funds the club's programs for seniors. Every dollar goes toward activities that keep older adults in our community healthy, informed, and connected.
The grant funds:
- Educational workshops
- Financial information sessions for seniors
- Elder-abuse awareness workshops
- Digital skills training
- Gardening program
Funded in part through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Events
What’s coming up
Upcoming
Digital Skills Drop-In
Bring your phone or laptop and get one-on-one help with messaging, photos, and staying in touch with family.
Financial Safety for Seniors Workshop
Learn how to spot scams, protect your savings, and understand your benefits. Free for all members.
Past events
Spring Gardening Day
Members planted the season's vegetables and flowers together — a sunny morning of digging and chatting.
Elder-Abuse Awareness Session
A guest speaker helped members recognize the signs of elder abuse and know where to turn for help.
Contact
Come join us
Whether you’re looking for new friends or a welcoming community, we’d love to hear from you — everyone at Ottawa Friendship Club is here to make you feel at home.
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