Greetings, Reader ~

Fall colours are peeking into view and, as many say, they'll soon be peaking too!

For now, in our part of the world, yellows are stealing the show, along with whispers of red. Soon, there will be a burst of golds, reds, and oranges too, from the green belt to the Gatineau hills, and everywhere in between.

For some, Autumn is all about the colours. For others, it's about being the true New Year. We're one month in (as September fades into our rear-view mirror) and most of the back-to-school types of routines are likely now in place.

Funny how there is a newness to each quarter - or each season: Of course, Winter brings January's resolutions. Spring brings new births and sprouts of all kinds, and Summer starts off our vacation-y vibes. Now, Autumn - despite the harvesting and gathering of what's been growing and ongoing in our fields - sees us starting many new adventures.

During this season, whether you've signed up for choir, gymnastics or league bowling, you might experience beginnings which are often as significant as any we make throughout the year.

I find myself making resolution-type promises to myself at this time of year. And this year's no different, I suppose. In addition to having signed up for - yep, you guessed it, bowling (which goes until May!) - I am hoping over the next season, to visit more of the Ottawa Chapter meetups. I used to travel to host some of the meetups as they got started, but I haven't ventured far afield recently. At least, not much beyond the Hintonburg meetup, which I host. Heading out to experience more of the meetups feels like a lovely Fall plan to me, don't you think?

What kinds of things start up for you, Reader, when the leaves turn and the air chills?

Wishing you a colourful Autumn with cozy moments of reading, too.
Warmly, and of course as always, bookishly,

~ nicole (& the whole SBC613 team)

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Please note...

Our meetup list is growing,
​so please make sure to scroll down the the list of meetups below,
to take note of the time and date changes that might be affecting your favourite meetup.
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We have a NEW meetup!​
• Host Sam Schertzberg is looking forward to welcoming you at The Hub in Carlingwood Shopping Centre,
for the newly minted Carlingwood Mall meetup! That meetup is from 5:30-7:30pm. You are welcome to bring a snack!

• Beginning this month, there will be just ONE Stittsville meetup: on the second Saturday of each month.
The new time for that meetup is noon to 2pm.

• The Bells Corners meetup is moving beginning this month! Watch our socials for where...
Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram or on our signup page for up to date information
for this and all of our meetups, as it becomes available.

• Also beginning this month, the East End meetup will be meeting on the second Wednesday of each month,
still at the same time and location!

• Now that the weather's getting chilly, the Downtown meetup is moving back inside, to the Lieutenant's Pump on Elgin St.

• The Barrhaven meetup welcomes new host, Josee Tanner! Why not drop by there this month to say hello?

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OCTOBER 2026 MEETUPS

📆 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!

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

• Wellington West host: Natalie Millan​
  ​First Thursday 6:30-8:30pm sign up​
  ​Sweet Pâtisserie, 128 Smirle Avenue​
  ​Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30-8:30PM​
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• Almonte hosts: Donna Falcon and Jennifer Fryer​
  First Tuesday 7-9pm sign up​
  The Barley Mow Almonte, 79 Little Bridge St., Almonte ON
  ​Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7-9pm
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• Kanata Brunch host: Fred Aubin​
  ​First Wednesday 9:30-11:30am sign up​
  Luna Crepes & Cafe, 329 March Rd #110, Kanata, ON
  ​Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 9:30-11:30am
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• ⭐ NEW! ⭐
  Carlingwood Mall host: Sam Schertzberg​
  Second Thursday 5:30-7:30pm sign up​
  The Hub, Carlingwood Mall, 2121 Carling Ave., Ottawa ON​
  ​(PLEASE NOTE: The Hub is inside the main entrance: entrance 1 that faces Carling Ave.)
  Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30-7:30pm​
  ​Feel free to bring a snack!​
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• Stittsville host: Benny Deng​
  ​Second Saturday 1-3pm sign up​
  Kung Fu Bistro*, 1110 Carp Rd. Unit #150, Ottawa ON (Stittsville)
  ​Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1-3pm
  ​*This meetup happens during this venue's off-hours
  - they open specially just for us! Please sign up and see you there!
  ​This is now the only monthly meetup happening in Stittsville.
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• Trainyards hosts: Sahil Dhawan​
  ​Second Sunday 1-3pm sign up​
  O'Brien's Roadhouse, 730 Industrial Ave, Ottawa ON
  ​Sunday, October 11, 2026, 1-3pm
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• City Centre #1 host: Rick Czapelka​
  ​Second Monday 7-9pm sign up​
  Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., 250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106​, Ottawa ON
  ​Monday, October 12, 2026, 7-9pm
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• Bells Corners co-hosts: Andrea McDonald and Emily Lada​
  ​Second Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up​
  ​Location TBA ~ Please check out our signup page or watch our socials for more information!​
  ​Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30-8:30PM
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• ⚠️New monthly schedule!
  ​East End co-hosts: Karen Buckshi and Emily Mann
  ​Second Wednesday 7-9pm sign up​
  ​Dominion City Brewing Co., 5510 Canotek Rd Unit 15, Ottawa ON
  ​Tuesday, October 14, 2026, 7-9pm
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• Hintonburg host: nicole colbeck
  ​Third Thursday 2-4pm ​sign up​​
  Absinthe Cafe*, 1208 Wellington St. W.​, Ottawa ON
  ​Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2-4pm
  ​*This meetup happens during this venue's off-hours
  - they open specially just for us! Please sign up and see you there!
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• Beechwood host: Rachel Lipton
  ​Third Saturday 4-5:30pm sign up​
  Café Miracle, 141 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa ON
  ​Saturday, October 17, 2026, 4-5:30pm
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• ⚠️LOCATION CHANGE⚠️
  ​Downtown host: Neeki Behbahani​
  Third Sunday 1:30-3:30pm sign up​
  ​Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
  ​​Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm
  ​This meetup has moved back inside!​
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• Orleans host: Jessica Webb
  ​Third Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up​
  TapRoom260, 260 Centrum Blvd Unit 101, Ottawa ON (Orléans)
  ​Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm
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• ‼️Kanata host: Natalie Millan​
  Third Tuesday 7-9pm No signup available
  Three Brewers, 565 Kanata Ave., Ottawa ON (Kanata)​
  ​​Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7-9pm​
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• Findlay Creek hosts: Jill Hobin and Sierra Stanley​
  Third Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up​
  ​Jonny Canuck's Bar & Grill4768 Bank St, Ottawa, ON​
  Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm
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• City Centre #2 host: Tim Munro​
  ​Fourth Mondays 7-9pm sign up​
  Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., 250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106​, Ottawa ON
  ​Monday, October 26, 2026, 7-9pm​
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• Barrhaven host: Josee Tanner
  ​Fourth Tuesday 7-9pm sign up​
  Cafe Cristal, 240 Kennevale Dr., Ottawa ON (Barrhaven)
  ​Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7-9pm
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How does a reading meetup work?

• Typically, at reading meetups, 60 minutes of reading is bookended by 15-30 minutes of chit-chat and sharing, during which time you are encouraged to order something to sip or nibble, as all of the meetup spaces are 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 cost!
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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
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​http://www.silentbookclubottawa.ca​

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