[Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter] πŸͺ·πŸŒΌ Still Celebrating our New Meetups ~ A List of Dates for July 🌼πŸͺ·


We recently told you about all of the new meetups that have started this Summer, and here we are to let you know the dates for each of them during the next month. We still have some simmering changes (venue relocation, schedule shift, and more new meetups!) But don't worry: we'll keep you posted on all of that through social media and here in our trusty newsletter.

For now, meetup locations and timing are no mystery: scroll down to see the list of dates and locations, as well as the links to sign up to attend the meetups that work best for you.
Happy Reading!
~
nicole

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JULY 2025 EVENTS

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πŸ“† 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!

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

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⭐ = New! (Click here to email me, if you're looking to host a meetup in your area!)
⚠️ = Check the day/time information before signing up as some things have changed!

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  • Constance Bay host: Tracy Montgomery​
    First Wednesday
    7-9pm sign up​
    The Bay Cafe, 131 Constance Bay Rd​
    ​Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 7-9pm​
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  • ⭐ Outdoor Downtown host: Joshua Wolfsohn​
    First Saturday 2-4
    pm sign up​
    Confederation Park, Elgin St & Laurier Ave
    ​rain location: NAC Glass Thorsteinson Staircase, 1 Elgin St.​​
    ​Saturday, July 5, 2025, 2-4pm*
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    *Watch social media (IG & Fb) for rain updates. Also, hopefully, we'll manage an email update here.
    Otherwise, if the weather is iffy and no one's at the park, walk over to the NAC!
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  • Bells Corners host: Sierra Stanley​
    Second Tuesday
    6:30-8:30pm sign up​
    Kichesippi Beer Co., 2265 Robertson Rd
    [Trailside Ottawa Taproom, Cafe and Beer Garden]​
    ​Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
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  • Host Hangout!​
    ​FYI...
    Your friendly band of meetup hosts gather together every couple of months, to chat and get to know each other a bit better.
    We also chat about new ideas, special events and ways in which we can make your #sbc613 meetup experience the best it can be.
    What a team of rockstars!
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    Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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  • Vanier host: Rachel Lipton
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    Second Thursday 7-9pm sign up
    Anina's Cafe, 280 Joffre-BΓ©langer Way​
    ​Thursday, July 10, 2025, 7-9pm​
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  • ⭐ Stittsville first monthly meetup host: Benny Deng​
    ​Second AND Fourth Saturdays 1-3pm sign up​
    Kung Fu Bistro, 1110 Carp Rd. Unit #150
    ​Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1-3pm​
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  • ​​⭐ Trainyards host: Sahil Dhawan​
    ​ Second Sunday 1-3pm sign up​
    O'Brien's Roadhouse, 730 Industrial Ave
    ​Sunday, July 13, 2025, 1-3pm​
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  • ​​Ottawa Centre host: Rick Czapelka​
    ​Second Monday 7-9pm sign up​
    Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., 250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106​
    ​Monday, July 14, 2025, 7-9pm​
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  • Kanata host: Natalie Millan
    Third Tuesday
    7-9pm sign up
    Three Brewers, 565 Kanata Ave.
    ​Tueday, July 15, 2025, 7-9pm​
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  • ​Hintonburg host: nicole Colbeck
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    Third Thursday 2-4pm sign up
    Absinthe Cafe, 1208 Wellington St. W.​
    ​Thursday, July 17, 2025, 2-4pm​
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  • East End host: Karen Buckshi
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    Fourth Tuesday ⚠️ (new night for the Summer) 7-9pm sign up
    Dominion City Brew Co., 5510 Canotek Rd Unit 15
    ​Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7-9pm​
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  • ​Barrhaven host: Ashley Raymond
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    Fourth Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
    Cafe Cristal,
    240 Kennevale Dr
    ​Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7-9pm​
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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, July 26, 2025, 1-3pm​
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What am I reading these days?

current book club book: Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice
(sequel to Moon of the Crusted Snow)

finished: Lowcountry Boil by Susan M. Boyle
(A Liz Talbot Mystery, Book 1)

recently read: The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

and also read: Aunt Dimity: Snowbound by Nancy Atherton
(number 9 in the Aunt Dimity series)

most recently finished: the stranger in the lifeboat by Mitch Albom
(my first Mitch Albom book)

still chiselling away at: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

just started: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

next book: You've Reached Alex by Dustin Thao
(a recommendation from a meetup co-host)

also next: The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose
(the third/fourth of The Maid Books series)

next in the pile: The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
(book loan from a book club friend)

also next in the pile: Valley of the Birdtail by Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)
(included in subscription box from
The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore in Hintonburg)

I would LOVE to know...​
- if you've read any of these, please let me know what you thought.
- what are YOU reading these days?
Please reply and reach out anytime.
~ nicole x

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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. πŸ’›

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http://www.silentbookclubottawa.ca​

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