CALENDAR (details below)
- Mon., Jan. 23, Active Singles Group Meeting, 6:30pm, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., info. 613-235-6337 asinglesgroup@gmail.com
- Wed., Jan. 25, Meet Market Adventures Night of Comedy & Laughs, 7:00pm, Heart & Crown, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Thu., Jan. 26, Singles Euchre/Dinner, 6:30pm, Uncle Louis' Restaurant, 1054 Ogilvie Rd., Ottawa, info. faceyl@yahoo.ca
- Thu., Jan. 26, Single Gourmet Calling Seafood Lovers, 6:30pm, Flippers, 819 Bank St., Fifth Avenue Court, reserve 613-236-2000 www.singlegourmetottawa.com
- Fri., Jan. 27, Good Company Drop-In, 6:00pm, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, Ottawa, info. good_company@sympatico.ca
- Sat., Jan. 28, Good Company Outdoors Group Breakfast, 10:00am, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, Ottawa, info. wimcaz@gmail.com
- Sat., Jan. 28, Meet Market Adventures Back Country Moonlit Sleigh Ride/Bonfire, 6:45pm, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sat., Jan. 28, Irish Dance, 7:30pm, St. Margaret Mary Church, 7 Fairbairn Avenue, Ottawa, info. 613-523-9702 bmjarmstrong@hotmail.com
- Sat., Jan. 28, Kanata Singles Club Dance, 8:00pm, John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata, info. 613-860-1036 www.kanatasinglesclub.org
- Sat., Jan. 28, People Meeting People Western Dance, 8:00pm, Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn St., Ottawa, 50+, info. 613-825-7083.
- Sat., Jan. 28, Prinzo's Night Club for Singles, 9:00pm, Prinzo's Night Club, 85 O'Connor St., Ottawa, info. 613-565-1328.
- Sun., Jan. 29, Réunion du Cercle d'amitié Jonathan, 10:00am, Musée canadien des civilisations, Hull, info. cercledamitiejonathan@yahoo.ca
- Sun., Jan. 29, Good Company Drop-In Volleyball, 4:30pm, Canterbury Community Centre, 2185 Arch St., Ottawa, info. jrader@sympatico.ca
- Mon., Jan. 30, Active Singles Group Meeting, 6:30pm, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., info. 613-235-6337 asinglesgroup@gmail.com

COMING EVENTS
- Thu., Feb. 2, Meet Market Adventures Moonlit Snowshoeing Adventure, 6:15pm, Old Chelsea, PQ, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Thu., Feb. 2, Meet Market Adventures Interactive Trivia Night, 7:00pm, Mambo, 77 Clarence St., reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sat., Feb. 4, Meet Market Adventures Intro to Curling, 1:30pm, Ottawa Curling Club, 440 O'Connor, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sat., Feb. 4, Meet Market Adventures Salsa Dance Lessons & Latin Club Night, 7:30pm, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sat., Feb. 4, Gloucester Singles Club Latino Night Dance, 8:15pm, Cyrville Community Centre, info. 613-860-0990 http://gloucestersingles.site.voila.fr/
- Sun., Feb. 5, Sunday Brunch Group, 11:30am, The Brew Table, 360 Moodie Dr., Nepean, register 613-825-7083.
- Sun., Feb. 5, Meet Market Adventures Intro to Dog Sledding Adventure, 12:30pm, PQ, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Wed., Feb. 8, Barry Owens' Mingleworks Drop-In, 5:00pm, Buddha Restaurant, 323 Somerset, info. 613-233-8495 barryowens@rogers.com, new location & date!
- Wed., Feb. 8, Meet Market Adventures Interactive Games/Cards Night, 7:00pm, Grace O'Malleys, reserve 1-800-239-0542 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sun., Mar. 25-Apr. 5, Barry Owens' 11th Annual Golf & Tennis Vacation, Citrus County, Florida, info. 613-738-5371 barryowens@rogers.com

PARENT ORGANIZATION
Singles Network - an organization of non-profit singles groups in Ottawa and acts to facilitate the activities of singles groups with website listing events as well as meeting from time to time to discuss items of mutual interest to all singles in the National Capital Region. From time to time the Network also promotes activities open to all singles.

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Active Singles Group - Drop-in held weekly on Mondays at Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., Ottawa, starting at 6:30pm. There is limited free parking across the street - Bring your parking ticket for validation at Malone's. For more information telephone 613-235-6337, visit the web site http://on.to/asgroup or email asinglesgroup@gmail.com The Ballroom Interest Group has been established to help people find others who are interested in getting together as a group to practice their ballroom dance skills. Contact BallroomInterestGroup@bell.net

Le Cercle d'amitié Jonathan - Le Cercle offre des activités sociales et culturelles pour hommes et femmes seuls de 45 ans et plus, francophones et non-fumeurs. Ses membres habitent le Québec ou l'Ontario et se réunissent le dimanche matin à la cafétéria du Musée canadien des civilisations à Hull entre 10h00 et midi. Courriel cercledamitiejonathan@yahoo.ca

Club Amitié 35+ Enr. est un club à but non lucratif qui s'adresse aux personnes seules francophones de 35 ans et plus, c'est-à-dire qui ne vivent pas en couple sous le même toit. Un site WEB a été créé pour informer les personnes intéressées à se joindre à nous afin d'élargir leur cercle d'amis et de participer à des activités variées organisées par les membres. Vous y trouverez des activités de tous les goûts allant de soupers, de 5 à 7, de rencontres sociales, de soirées dansantes, de petits déjeuners ou brunch, cinéma, d'activités sportives tels randonnées cyclistes, en motoneige ou quad, en raquettes ou à pieds, ski alpin, ski de fond, pêche (incluant sur glace), quilles, golf, etc... Pour plus de renseignements, visitez notre site Web à l'adresse: http://clubamitie35plus.org/index.html

Club Amitié-Loisirs - Le Club Amitié-Loisirs a pour objectif de permettre aux célibataires francophones de la région de se rencontrer, de socialiser et de se faire de nouveaux amis(es) par le biais d’activités sociales, culturelles et récréatives. Le Club Amitié-Loisirs est un organisme à but non lucratif, régit par des statuts et des règlements, qui s’adresse à des travailleurs et de jeunes retraités, hommes et femmes s’exprimant en français. Programmation trimestrielle. Bienvenue aux futurs membres. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez consulter notre site Web: www.clubamitieloisirs.com Courriel: info@clubamitieloisirs.com

Gloucester Singles Club - dances every two weeks, on Saturday, 8:30pm, Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Drive, Gloucester. Members $7.00, non-members $10.00 This is a non-profit singles club for social dancing. Most singles are over 30. Proper dress required. In operation since 1997. Attendance typically between 150 and 250. Door prizes, light snacks, cash bar. For more information call 613-860-0990 or visit the web site http://gloucestersingles.site.voila.fr/

Good Company - Friday night drop-in now at Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., Ottawa. Starting time around 6:00 pm. The drop-in is a great opportunity to meet other members in a casual environment. We also hold a variety of other events. Information good_company@sympatico.ca or call 613-521-2658.

Kanata Singles Club - dances held monthly on Saturdays at the John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, starting at 8:00pm. Admission $10.00 Usual attendance 225-350. Proper dress required, no jeans. For more information call 613-860-1036, email KSCDanceClub@hotmail.com or visit the web site www.kanatasinglesclub.org

One Parent Families Association - a non-profit organization of families with one parent providing a variety of family and adult activities, consisting of educational, recreational and social events. For more information call 613-834-1308, email opfaottawa@gmail.com, or visit the web site http://opfa.ncf.ca

People Meeting People - 50+ singles dance, held three Saturdays per month, 8:00pm - 12:00am, Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn Street, Ottawa. Admission $11.00 Light luncheon served 10:30pm, door prize, 50/50 draw. For information call 613-825-7083 or 613-440-1732, or email soniamartin39@yahoo.ca

Sunday Brunch Group - this group meets on alternate Sundays for brunch, generally at 11:30am, at various locations in the Ottawa area, reservation is required. Cost $2.00 plus the cost of the meal. The Sunday Brunch Group exists to provide a friendly informal environment for single adults to meet others for the purposes of developing new friendships through organizing brunches at local restaurants. Started in 1989. For reservations call SoniaM 613-825-7083, email soniamartin39@yahoo.ca

United Church Singles - we organize potlucks at 6:30pm on the fourth (4th) Saturday of each month. Also board games, dancing, shuffleboard, BBQs, dinners at restaurants, social and cultural outings. For more information call DaveS 613-838-5940 or RubyE 613-828-4564.

Valley Single's Club - We are a group of single people, men and women that are interested in finding companions. We meet once a month, the first Sunday of each month at 12:30pm for a luncheon. The luncheon is at a family restaurant, with in the area. It usually rotates from one area to another. Professionals welcomed. Clients that are looking for the love of their life, or a friend, or just a mate to sit back and talk too. For more information please call Fay 613-256-8117.

OTHER EVENTS/ORGANIZATIONS
Irish Dances - September 17, October 22, November 26 2011, January 28, February 25, March 31, April 28 2012. St. Margaret Mary Church, 7 Fairbairn Avenue, corner of Sunnyside Avenue, 2 blocks east of Bank Street. Doors open at 7:30pm, admission by donation includes free dance lessons, munchies/desserts, tea. Great for singles and couples of all ages. For info contact Brian 613-523-9702, bmjarmstrong@hotmail.com

New Friends and Acquaintances (Cornwall) is a non-profit organization that provides a friendly environment for unattached people in Cornwall and area to meet one another while promoting a healthy lifestyle./Promouvoir un environnement sain et amicale pour que les personnes seules demeurant dans Cornwall et la région puissent profiter d'occasions pour se rencontrer. Visit our webpage: www.cabd.net/directory/listing.php?id=2939 Write to us e:mail/courriel: newfriendsaa@yahoo.com

Plenty of Fish - generates over 300,000 relationships a year making www.plentyoffish.com the world's largest singles site. Plenty of Fish is the largest dating site measured by relationships created in the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. What makes this even more amazing is I'm still running the entire dating site out of my apartment with no employees. This dating service is 100% free so signup and chat with millions of singles. Also hosting local social events for singles and couples in the Ottawa area. Visit the website www.plentyoffish.com for the next local event in your area.

Singles Thursday Euchre/Dinner - At Uncle Louis' Restaurant, 1054 Ogilvie Road, near the corner of Cyrville Road. Dinner is at 5:30pm for those who wish to eat. Registration is at 6:15pm and play begins at 6:30pm. Cost is $5.00 with the money going into prizes. Everyone is welcome. Although you must know basic Euchre to play, this is for fun, so come out and enjoy a drink or two, dinner, and a great evening. Contact: faceyl@yahoo.ca

Spiritual & Holistic Singles - 40+, meet on a monthly basis at a vegetarian restaurant. Specifically for singles on the spiritual path, that have a holistic lifestyle, and are vegetarian or vegan. No meat eaters please. Please call Eva at 613-668-3865 for reservation.

FOR-PROFIT SINGLES ORGANIZATIONS
This section is reserved for singles events intended to generate income for the organizers.

Barry Owens - I organize a number of local social events for both singles and couples living here in the Ottawa area as well as group trips to more distant places. Professionally, of course, I also book more individual vacation and business type travel through my downtown office at Uniglobe Aquavacs Travel and should you be traveling in the future (and not "married" to a particular travel agent), I would be very pleased to hear from you.Barry Owens, Uniglobe Aquavacs Travel, 613-233-8495, 613-738-5371 or email barryowens@rogers.com

Meet Market Adventures provides safe, fun and adventurous local and international tours for single men and women in a group environment. Find single cruises, single weekend getaways, international travel and local day trips. Our service is for active singles who don't have the time to play as hard as they work. There are no membership or sign up fees as we believe in a "pay as you play" philosophy. With a membership base of over 30,000, Meet Market Adventures is one of the most active singles sports, social and outdoors clubs in North America! Choose from many adventures for every interest in any month! Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, biking, sky diving, skiing and lots more. www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa contact 1-800-239-0542, E-mail: info@meetmarketadventures.com

Prinzo's Night Club for Singles - 85 O'Conner (near Slater), Ottawa, Ontario. Starting at 9:00pm. Today for singles 35+ with DJ, classics 70s to today's tunes. Neat casual, no jeans. Complementary popcorn. Cover $5.00. For more information call 613-565-1328.

Single Gourmet - We are Ottawa's Premier Dining Club for Single Professional people. Join the Single Gourmet and meet other attractive, eligible people and expand your social life with intimate dinner, exciting dinner/dances, gala evenings, winter outings and summer barbeques. For more information email singlegourmet@rogers.com, visit our web site www.singlegourmetottawa.com, or telephone 613-236-2000.

The Single Option - Spin Dating - The last word in dating! Meet eight potential dates in two hours. Dating seminars and workshops as well as one-on-one coaching to improve your dating skills are available by appointment. For more information please call the Single Option 613-596-6533, email spin@canadiansingles.com or visit the web site www.canadiansingles.com

Regards,

KenS