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Dear Reader,

As I finish this note, the snow is floating down in small, sparse flakiness and gathering on cedar branches and along fence tops. And in our yard, on top of the still-out lawn mower and wheelbarrow - both of which were recently and feverishly used to prep the yard for the fluffy white stuff.

Ah well. Best laid plans, an'all that.

As the snow falls, I feel another invitation to cozy reading, though I can hear the running footsteps of the holiday season behind me, gaining ground as I try my best to take deep breaths and remember that the importance of the upcoming season ~ no matter what you celebrate ~ is warmth and gathering... and food. Heh.

Wishing you all the shimmer and sparkle of a fresh snow-blanket, sweet Reader, the rippling sounds of laughter and music to fill your heart, and the warmth of loved ones around you, to remind you that you are loved and cared for.

With warm and bookish wishes for the season,
~ nicole

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NOVEMBER 2025 EVENTS

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📆 Rather than a list of meetups, perhaps you'd prefer a calendar page.
​ You can view the calendar by going to our website, here and scrolling to the bottom.
Maybe you'd like to add our events to your Google calendar: click here and subscribe!

📝 All meetups are available for signup here.
​ Your signing up to each meetup you wish to attend helps our hosts know how many people to expect. Thank you!

⚠️ = Check the day/time information before signing up as some things have changed!
‼️ = Paused, postponed or cancelled

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• Almonte host: Jennifer Fryer, nicole Colbeck​
  First Tuesday 7-9pm sign up​
  The Barley Mow Almonte, 79 Little Bridge St
  ​Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7-9pm
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• ‼️Constance Bay host: Tracy Montgomery​
  ​ still PAUSED​
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• ​​City Centre host: Rick Czapelka​
  ​Second Monday 7-9pm sign up​
  Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., 250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106​
  ​Monday, December 8, 2025, 7-9pm
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• Bells Corners co-hosts: Andrea McDonald and Emily Lada​
  ​Second Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30pm sign up
  ​Kichesippi Beer Co, 2265 Robertson Rd
  ​Tuesday, December 9, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Stittsville first monthly meetup host: Benny Deng​
  ​Second AND Fourth Saturdays 1-3pm sign up​
  Kung Fu Bistro, 1110 Carp Rd. Unit #150
  ​Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1-3pm
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• Trainyards hosts: Sahil Dhawan, Rick Czapelka​
  ​ Second Sunday 1-3pm sign up​
  O'Brien's Roadhouse, 730 Industrial Ave
  ​Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1-3pm
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• Kanata host: Natalie Millan
  Third Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
  Three Brewers, 565 Kanata Ave.
  ​Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7-9pm​
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• ​Hintonburg host: nicole Colbeck
  ​Third Thursday 2-4pm sign up​
  Absinthe Cafe, 1208 Wellington St. W.​
  ​Tuesday, December 18, 2025, 2-4pm
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• Downtown hosts: Joshua Wolfsohn, Neeki Behbahani​
  Third Sunday 1:30-3:30pm sign up​
  ​The Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin St​
  Sunday, December 21, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm
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• ‼️ Barrhaven host: Ashley Raymond
  ​Fourth Tuesday 7-9pm Paused for December
• ‼️ East End host: Karen Buckshi
  ​Fourth Wednesday (back to Wednesdays!) 7-9pm Paused for December
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• Stittsville second monthly meetup host: Benny Deng​
  ​Second AND Fourth Saturdays 1-3pm sign up​
  Kung Fu Bistro, 1110 Carp Rd. Unit #150
  ​Saturday, December 27, 2025, 1-3pm
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How does a reading meetup work?

• Typically, at reading meetups, 60 minutes of reading is bookended by 30 minutes of chit-chat and sharing, during which time you are encouraged to order something to sip or nibble, as these spaces are being provided free of charge to the chapter. Some hosts are putting their own spin on this format, so it might vary a bit... but the cornerstones of sbc613 are always present: reading, inclusiveness, and no admission.
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Make your experience fit your vibe

• On the sign up page, click through to the various location links and get to know our meetup spaces!
  ​From location to timing, choose which best suits your ideal reading meetup.
• Come just in time for the reading then scoot at the end of reading time, or come to share and discover what others are reading.
  ​This is your sbc experience!
• And please... come a little hungry or thirsty... ready to support our host venues. 💛

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​Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter
silentbookclub.613@gmail.com
​http://www.silentbookclubottawa.ca​

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