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[Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter] Cheering each other on... And a long list of meetup news!
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Hello, Reader! Short and sweet for this month's newsletter: I wanted to share that I have been thinking about cheerleading, championing and supporting, when it comes to the things we take on, both in our life in general and specifically in our creative lives. We express deep respect by our supportive actions, when those we care for dive into big dreams and big plans. First, if they have chosen to share those plans and dreams with us, we take on the right and responsibility of cheering them on. Secondly, once we have felt that same kind of support from others in our own lives, it becomes nearly second nature to pay forward that same support. It means that what's important to the dreamer, becomes important to their cheerleaders. I think about this in the context of the Ottawa chapter of SBC. There are cornerstones that we have been upholding, to the best of our abilities, which include: openness to and inclusion of everyone, fair and free access to venues and meetups, and positivity in promoting reading. These do not originate with us. They are the merits that Laura and Guinevere, founders of Silent Book Club, set down as touchstones of the movement in early days. By founding a chapter here in our city, we have become supporters of and embrace these virtues; and in turn, you, our members, have become champions of those ideals, too. That's all - we are grateful for you and your support. Warmly, gratefully, and as always, bookishly, ~ nicole (& the whole SBC613 team) p. s. So much to share with you, Reader... Keep on reading! · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · POP-UP MEETUP Strathcona Park Between Somerset St. E and Osgood St. · · ·𖥸· · · RENCONTRE POP-UP Parc Strathcona Entre les rues Somerset est et Osgoode Samedi, 23 septembre, 2026 ~ 12h30 à 14h30 · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · 📣 🍂 2026 Fall Book Swap ~ THIS MONTH! 🍂 📣 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ~ 6:30pm to 8:30pm Join us for our SBC613 2026 Fall Book Swap, where book lovers of all kinds can gather to exchange their gently-loved reads and Here’s how it works:
Just bring a couple of books and an open mind! We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading! 🍂 Hey Barrhaven! We're looking for a host! If you are in the Barrhaven area, have been attending the meetup there (or haven't yet!), Please consider taking on the hosting duties! Please email us if you are interested. · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · Please note... Our meetup list is growing, I've heard that although normally, the Kanata Brunch meets outside weather might be such that inside is a better option for this month. We're having our first official Pop-Up meetup on Saturday, September 12 ~ scroll down for all the details! Don't forget to sign up for our Fall Book Swap, happening on September 15th (details above and below). Regular Hintonburg host, nicole, will be out of the province this month (running a ukulele camp in Nova Scotia!) · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · SEPTEMBER 2026 MEETUPS 📆 Rather than a list of meetups, perhaps you'd prefer a calendar page. 📝 All meetups are available for signup here. ⭐ = NEW!
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[Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter] (CORRECTION) Adding missing meetups... Kanata and Findlay Creek!
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