OSSC: Ottawa Sport & Social Club

Bundle up and enjoy the fresh air! Explore some of Ottawa's best trails this Winter with our wide variety of guided trail programs. Choose from these great options: Greenbelt Hiking Greenbelt Snowshoeing... Gatineau Snowshoeing 5K Fitness Walking Cross-Country Classic Ski - Wesley Clover Park Cross-Country Skate Ski - Gatineau Park Our "Safe Return to Play" protocol has been a huge success in our leagues and we will continue to follow Public Health Guideline while keeping the focus on FUN, SOCIAL and SAFETY in our leagues. Registration deadlines vary - check the programs you're interested in for all the details. Click below to learn more & register! https://ossc.ca/register

Did you set a reading goal for 2021? Dig into some great new books with SSC's NEW 8-week (2 books) virtual live Book Club. We have two great clubs to choose from - Fiction or Non-Fiction! Your Book Club host will be Karley - we linked her book Instagram below! Karley will be hosting a Meet & Greet for all Book Club attendees this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/imbookedup_/... The Book Club will meet weekly for 60-minutes. Each novel will be split into 4 major sections for you to read leading up to your book club meeting. All you need is a wi-fi enabled device, access to Zoom and of course, your own space to read. Everyone is welcome! The club starts on January 19th, and spaces are already filling up. Check out the book list and register below https://ossc.ca/register/more/488

You might have already heard about our NEW 8-week virtual live Book Clubs. We have two great clubs to choose from - Fiction or Non-Fiction! You can learn more here: https://ossc.ca/register/more/488 Our Book Club host Karley is hosting a Meet & Greet today for anyone interested in learning more about virtual book club. Registration in the book club is NOT required to attend!... To meet Karley and chat about the virtual book club, log in to Zoom using the link below at 7:00pm EST tonight (Sunday)! All you need is a wi-fi enabled device & access to Zoom. Everyone is welcome! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894207090

Meditation has the capacity to reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, enhance your quality of sleep, help manage anxiety, encourage self-awareness and promotes overall wellbeing {body, mind and spirit}. Melt away some 2020 anxiety and set your intention for 2021 with SSC's new 60-minute purposeful meditation practice. This practice is for everyone - feel free to take practice from seated or recline position. Your instructor, Ciara is a movement and mindfulness edu...cator born and raised in Ottawa. She has been teaching for over 9 years and practicing for 20. Ciara has long had a deep love for mindfulness and meditation as well as vinyasa and yin yoga. All you need is a wi-fi enabled device, access to Zoom and of course, your own quiet space. This program begins on January 19th and space is limited. Learn more and register below https://ossc.ca/register/more/490

Have you recently fallen in love with cooking? Find yourself making more meals at home now that restaurants and parties are put on hold? Our NEW 4-week Virtual Cooking Class allows you to follow along in the comfort of your own kitchen. Our live instructor is Chef Geraldine Brown - a catering chef and instructor in Toronto whose specialty is creating fast, tasty meals that are easy and fun to prepare. Chef Geraldine will present recipes that are easy to follow, don't req...uire any "crazy kitchen tools", and feature ingredients that are easily attainable at the grocery store no matter where you live. Ask the Chef questions as you go, and share your thoughts on the meal with your fellow classmates! All you need is a wi-fi enabled device, access to Zoom and of course, your own kitchen and groceries to cook! Register today, as this program begins on January 20th. Check out the menu and register below https://ossc.ca/register/more/489

Your team deserves some holiday cheer this year, and we've got you covered! Our virtual holiday parties are designed for work teams big and small. We host events via ZOOM and bring teams like yours together for a morning, afternoon, or evening of fun games and celebration. We’ll even encourage everyone to pull-on that ugly holiday sweater and mix up a festive cocktail! We have a suite of fun and competitive games to play during your event including Trivia, Bingo, Scatter...gories and more! Hoping for an in-person distanced event this year for your smaller team? Ask us about hosting your event at Rideau Sports Centre! With outdoor heated patios and fire pits, it's a perfect option for a safe in-person get-together! Visit our website to learn more and to book your team's holiday event! https://ossc.ca/corporate-events-teams

Join the Sport & Social Club in this NEW 4-week virtual live Classic Hatha Yoga class, accessible for all levels of experience. Classic Hatha Yoga focuses on the basics of alignment and the evolution of strength and balance. Focus on breathing, relaxation, balance, strength and stretch. This class will be led by NESTA Certified Sport Yoga Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer, Mary Anne Ross. Over the last 30 years, Mary Anne has been teaching, learning, and sharing he...r passion for wellness through yoga. She has taught yoga internationally in Italy, Greece, and more recently, privately in client's homes. All you need is a wi-fi enabled device, access to Zoom and of course, your own space to flow. Learn more and register below https://ossc.ca/register/more/487

Who said Monday’s can’t be fun? Our 5km fitness walking group had a great time tonight visiting sites around Ottawa while getting in a great workout! #recessforadults #safereturntoplay #justplay

Join OSSC in our new outdoor social fitness programs - meet nature-oriented people, feel the fresh air and get your steps in! OSSC is continuing to lead by example, operating with our strict COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines in accordance with current provincial guidelines to keep you safe. Learn more: https://ossc.ca/covid-19-protocol There is limited capacity this season and leagues are already filling up fast, so register ASAP to avoid missing out!... The registration deadline varies by program - check each sport page for specifics! Click below to check out the options and to register! https://ossc.ca/register

It’s officially December, a month to celebrate and give back. This season, we are doing things a little bit different, and hoping you will join us as we bring together young professionals from across the country in a fun evening event for charity! Sport & Social Club presents our 1st Annual Corporate Trivia Challenge on Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm EST. Test your holiday-themed trivia knowledge with questions relating to holiday movies, food, culture, decorating, the No...rth Pole, and much more. There will also be time for virtual business networking, and for you to give your virtual business elevator pitch! Pre-registration is required for this holiday event! Register today for just a $5 donation, which will be donated to the United Way. All participants must have access to Zoom for the event, and a cellular device to play our interactive trivia game. The Registration Deadline for this program is Friday, December 11th at noon! Register today! https://ossc.ca/tournaments-events/corporatetriviachallenge

The early wake up call and and drive makes it all worth it. Saturday morning, our Gatineau hiking group visited Healy Shelter! #recessforadults #justplay #safereturntoplay

Get out and play, Ottawa - Winter 2021 Registration is now LIVE! We have a great selection of sports & programs this season! There's something for everyone, including: Outdoor Walking & Hiking... Indoor Turf Sports Indoor Court Volleyball Curling Esports Virtual Fitness Classes & Social Events and MORE! OSSC is continuing to lead by example, operating with our strict COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines in accordance with current provincial guidelines to keep you safe. Learn more: https://ossc.ca/covid-19-protocol There is limited capacity this season, so be sure to register early to avoid missing out! The Registration Deadline for Winter 2021 Leagues and Programs is Tuesday, January 5th at Midnight! Click below to check out our available programs and to register! https://ossc.ca/register

Hurry hard, curling is BACK this Winter! Play in leagues at two central locations this season: The member-favourite Rideau Curling Club and the newly-renovated City View Curling Club! OSSC is continuing to lead by example, operating with our strict COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines in accordance with current provincial guidelines to keep you safe. Learn more: https://ossc.ca/covid-19-protocol... There is limited capacity this season and leagues are already filling up fast, so register ASAP to avoid missing out! The Registration Deadline for all Curling leagues is Tuesday, January 5th at Midnight! Click below to check out the options and to register! https://ossc.ca/register

Join us on Zoom and challenge other young professionals from across the country in this fun networking & games night for charity! Test your holiday-themed trivia knowledge with questions relating to holiday season movies, food, culture, decorating, the North Pole, and much more. There will also be time for business networking! Pre-registration is required for this holiday event! Each player provides a $5 donation, which will be donated to the United Way. ... All participants must have access to a ZOOM and a cellular device to play our interactive trivia game. The Registration Deadline for this program is Friday, December 11th at noon! Spaces are limited, so register ASAP to secure your spot! Register today! https://ossc.ca/tournaments-events/corporatetriviachallenge

Looking for networking events you can join virtually? We're launching our new Corporate Events & Networking programs this week. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: ... https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportandsocialclubs See more

As the clock counts down, can you use logic and teamwork to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape before time runs out? There's still some space available in OSSC's 4-week Escape Room Team Challenge!! OSSC & Escape Manor have teamed up to bring you this unique competitive league! Play on Thursday nights at the Hintonburg Escape Manor location. OSSC and Escape Manor are operating with strict COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines in place to keep you safe, as per provincial and ...municipal guidelines. Register as a team of six, or as an individual to be teamed with others! The registration deadline for the Escape Room Team Challenge is this Friday, November 20th at noon so don't delay! Click below to learn more and register: https://ossc.ca/register/more/461

Play some of your favourite sports on the turf this winter! This season we're offering: Turf Soccer 7's at two locations - Thunderbird Dome & Centre Multisport Refereed Turf Soccer 7's at Thunderbird Dome... All-Sorts-of-Turf-Sports at Thunderbird Dome OSSC is continuing to lead by example, operating with our strict COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines in accordance with current provincial guidelines to keep you safe. Learn more: https://ossc.ca/covid-19-protocol There is limited capacity this season, so be sure to register early to avoid missing out! The Registration Deadline for all Turf Sport leagues is Tuesday, January 5th at Midnight! Click below to check out the options and to register! https://ossc.ca/register

Today, we share our gratitude and remember all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Please take a moment to remember all who have and continue to sacrifice so much for all of us. #lestweforget