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October 2026
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Strong and Steady

Free drop-in exercise program for seniors! This fall prevention fitness program is run by Ottawa Public Health, twice a week, Mondays and Fridays 9-10am in the Sanctuary. Summer session runs until Oct 2. Fall session TBC.
02 Oct
9:00 am - 10:00 am
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Book Study: The Inner Work of Age – 4

The small group diving into “The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from role to soul” by Connie Zweig, continues on Friday, October 2nd from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at the Sanctuary.  We will be discussing Part 3: From Hero to Elder. As you read or spend time with the material in the book, here are ... Read more
02 Oct
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Meditation Session

Join us for the first and third Saturday of each month for a mindful meditation practice. We meet in person on the first Saturday of each month, and on Zoom on the third Saturday. Sign up for Friday Notes to receive Zoom Links in your email inbox!
03 Oct
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Children’s Circle

On the first Sunday of each month, kids are invited to join our Religious Exploration Leader, Danie, in the community room for children’s programming! Register for our Children’s Programming Here. Drop ins always welcome! Note: Children are always welcome to join us in the Sanctuary every Sunday, but on the first Sunday of each month, ... Read more
04 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Worship Service: Staying Grounded on a Shifting Continent

October 4: Staying Grounded on a Shifting Continent What does it look like to accept and adapt to the changes that surround us, while simultaneously being responsible for the stability of those we love? Those of us who are parents are very familiar with weathering change while navigating the tightrope between creating a stable foundation ... Read more
04 Oct
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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East End Pub Night

Last fall, in addition to our monthly gathering at the more centrally located Patty’s Pub on Bank Street, we launched an East End Happy Hour Pub Night for anyone who would like a monthly outing to the pub and stay on the East end of the city! Where: Clocktower on MacKay at Beechwood When: FIRST ... Read more
06 Oct
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Clocktower Brew Pub
422 MacKay St.
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UUFO Film Club

Our UUFO movie discussion group meets at 6:30 pm on zoom to discuss one or two films each month. Chosen films are advertised ahead of time for participants to watch in their own time. Links to the Zoom will be in Friday Notes. Hope to see you there!
08 Oct
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom
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Worship Service: Oct 11

Join us for our weekly Sunday service – in person or on Zoom (Sign up for Friday Notes to receive links), followed by coffee hour.
11 Oct
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Patty’s Pub Night

Join Fellowship Friends for a monthly evening out for fun, food, and good conversation! Please RSVP to pub-night @uufo.org so we can reserve a table large enough for everyone.
15 Oct
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Patty's Pub
1186 Bank St

yUUth group

Youth ages 11 to 17 are invited to join the First Unitarian Youth Group, on the third Friday of every month, for yUUth Group. Contact DRE Jodi with any questions.
16 Oct
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
First Unitarian
30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa, ON
"Meditation session" on a dark green background with the image of a smiling buddha statue

Meditation Session

Join us for the first and third Saturday of each month for a mindful meditation practice. We meet in person on the first Saturday of each month, and on Zoom on the third Saturday. Sign up for Friday Notes to receive Zoom Links in your email inbox!
17 Oct
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Worship Service: Oct 18

Join us for our weekly Sunday service – in person or on Zoom (Sign up for Friday Notes to receive links), followed by coffee hour.
18 Oct
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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