It’s Time Again for the Annual PCSO Barbecue!
It’s our annual PCSO barbecue! Holding the BBQ in August continues to be very successful, so we’ll plan this popular event again as a lead-in to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Please note that if you are a recent member or have not been to a monthly meeting lately, or ever, you and your partner or guest are certainly most welcome. The barbecue is a profoundly un-stressful occasion, and it’s a great way to meet other people in our support group and guests in a very casual setting on the beautiful grounds of the Maplesoft-Jones Centre. Also please be aware, masks are recommended but not mandatory for activities inside the Centre.
When: This year’s date is Thursday, 21 August starting at 4:00 pm with food starting around 5:00 pm.
Where: We’re holding the BBQ once again on the grounds of the beautiful Maplesoft-Jones Centre at 1500 Alta Vista Drive at Industrial Ave., Ottawa [MAP]
Note – There is no outdoor seating, so please remember to bring your lawn chairs.
Food: Lolacher’s Catering is providing burgers and sausages, plus beverages, salads, snacks and a dessert tray.
Please respond to Doug Nugent by e-mail at d.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) not later than Tuesday 12 August that you and possibly a partner/guest are coming. In your reply, please indicate your burger choice for each person in your party: Beef, Chicken, or Veggie. Alternatively, let Doug know if you’d prefer a mild German sausage.
We’re looking forward to seeing you and your guests for this festive occasion and remember – BRING LAWN CHAIRS.
Rain Date: In the event of inclement weather on 21 August, the BBQ will be held the same day at St Stephen’s Anglican Church [MAP]. In that event, lawn chairs won’t be required. We’ll endeavour to keep everyone informed with details of any changes through website updates and notification emails to all PCSO members.
| Dates | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| 04 September | Social Drop-in *In Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 18 September | Hybrid Sharing Session | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 02 October | Social Drop-in *In Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 16 October | Guest Speaker | Dr. Michael Ong Click Date for details |
| 06 November | Social Drop-in *In Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 20 November | Guest Speaker | Anna Wilkinson Details TBA |
| 04 December | Social Drop-in *In Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 20 December | Annual PCSO Christmas Gathering | Watch our website for details |
Past Meetings
Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Guest Speakers Jessica Losch and Sean Secord, Nanostics Precision Health
Our next regular monthly PCSO meeting will be at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft-Jones Centre [MAP] on 19 Jun 2025, starting at 5:30 pm. Our guest speakers will be Jessica Losch and Sean Secord of Nanostics Precision Health
Please Join Us for a PCSO Social Get-together Thursday, 3 April 2025
Please come on out on 3 April 2025 and join us in-person for a relaxed social drop-in at St Stephen’s Anglican Church at 930 Watson Street [MAP]. All are welcome – members, newcomers, and partners/caregivers.
Thursday, 20 March 2025 – Guest Speaker, Marc Séguin, Author, Advocacy in Aging
Our next regular monthly PCSO meeting will be at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft-Jones Centre [MAP] on 20 March 2025, starting at 6:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Marc Séguin, author of Advocacy in Aging – Building your team for life transitions.
Monthly Social Drop-Ins
Please come on out and join us in person for relaxed social drop-ins at the Maplesoft-Jones Centre. All are welcome – members, newcomers, and partners/caregivers.
These new monthly PCSO meetings will start at 6:00 pm in the Great Room of the Maplesoft-Jones Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Drive [MAP], every first Thursday of the month except July and August. These are in-person only events, with coffee and light refreshments available. Check our Meetings page for details.
We hope to see you there!
Regular PCS Ottawa Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, we hold Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa’s regular monthly meetings at the Maplesoft-Jones Cancer Survivorship Centre [Map] on the third Thursday of each month. We don’t hold meetings in the months of July and August, except for our ever-popular annual BBQ on the third Thursday of August.
We offer most of our meetings in hybrid format, allowing you to attend either in person or virtually. Watch our Meetings and Events website page or your e-mail inbox for meeting locations and specific registration instructions.
We normally start our meetings with a social gathering at 5:30 pm, followed at 6:00 pm with brief business announcements, followed by either a guest speaker or a sharing session.
We thank you for your continued support!
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