Club Champions: Willie Jeffries, Spencer Cooper, Brian Vance, Nick Aubin
Monday Ladder |
Tuesday Business Women |
Wednesday Cash |
Thursday Business Men |
Mark Homan |
Edna Legault |
Craig Savill |
James Mullin |
Rachel Homan |
Denise Clement |
Chris Ciasnocha |
Joey Taylor |
Chris Delage |
Kim MacLeod |
Brian Fleischhaker |
Mike Copleland |
Jen Ahde |
Melanie Armstrong |
Nick Catizzone |
Tim Willis |
Jean-Francois Harvey |
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Mixed |
Saturday Morning Men's |
Day League |
University/Carleton |
Matt Anderson |
Serge Denis |
Don Farley |
David Coffey |
Joanne McGraw |
John Chiarelli |
Ken Monds |
Earl Washburn |
Ted Jones |
Tim Cairns |
Michael Hayes |
Kyle Long |
Wendy Rathwell |
Eugene Williams |
Sigrid Buggemann |
Rosanna Nash |
Ray Jones |
The 8 th Annual Bonnie Matheson Memorial Golf Tournament this year is a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For those of you who did not know her, Bonnie was an avid golfer and long-time member of the O.C.C. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to the Foundation in her memory.
The event will take place at Hylands Golf Club on Friday, June 8, 2007. Cost is $100/person which includes lunch at Hylands (12:00 noon), 18 holes of golf with electric cart, and steak (or chicken) dinner back at the club. This event is open to non-members of the Ottawa Curling Club, so spread the word among family, friends and work colleagues. This is a best-ball tournament, so golfers of all skill levels are welcome!
As the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for relevant and innovative research, meaningful education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.cbcf.org .
So get on your pink gear and come out to support this worthwhile cause. If you haven’t already signed up, don’t delay. Call Dalal at (613) 234-4119 or send her an e-mail at manager@ottawacurlingclub.com to register.
PAVIA, Ross Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday May 6, 2007 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Kay Pavia. Loving father of Rosemary Poggione (John), Peter, Joe and Cathy Bourguignon (Paul). Dear gramps and papa to Peter John Poggione, Paul Poggione (Mona), Nicholas Pavia, Michael and Jenna Bourguignon. Also much loved great "grandpa Ross" to Ave and Luca Poggione. He also leaves many nephews, nieces and cousins in Ottawa and Rochester (New York). Dear friend of Jean Ganley of Ottawa. He worked at National Printers Ltd as the secretary - treasurer until his retirement. During the 1950's & 1960's he was sponsor to many new Italian immigrants. He was an active member of the Italian Businessmen's Association and a tireless volunteer for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Anthony's Church. Friends and family will remember Ross as a lover of jazz and "unofficial" historian of the Italian village. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home 585 Somerset Street (centretown) Wednesday May 9, 2007 from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday May 10, 2007 to St. Anthony's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 a.m. Interment Notre-Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Companions of the Cross
WINDSOR, Dorothy (nee Crowder) Peacefully, Sunday May 6, 2007. Dorothy Windsor age 93. Beloved wife of the late Jim Windsor. Loving mother of Donna Lamoureux (Danny). Grandmother of Mark A.J. Smith (Lisa), Jeffrey W. Smith (Jackie) and David A. Smith. Great-grandmother of Hunter, Lindsay, James, Jake, Jewell, Jillian and Harley. Dear sister of Muriel Richardson, Evelyn Robertson, Clifford Crowder, Kenny Crowder and Rita Mason. Predeceased by brothers Arnold, Hilliard and Harold Crowder. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Carlingwood) Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in the chapel at 1 p.m. followed by interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, In Memoriam donations to Ducks Unlimited appreciated.
The Guys Night Out banquet is on Friday May 11th at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are available at the bar. The cost is $20.00. ( Surf & Turf )
The deadline for the purchase of the tickets is Monday May 7th.
Another successful Roy Blair Bonspiel was held at the OCC this week, and a good time appeared to be had by all.
Thank you All.....
Congratulations To the winners:
Ray Jones, Wayne Culkin, Earl Washburn and Cec Morriss
The Eighth Annual Bonnie Matheson Memorial Golf Tournament is Friday June 8, 2007
Hylands Golf Course, 1:30 pm shotgun start.
$100.00 per person, Includes: golf, cart,lunch (noon),steak dinner.
For any further information please contact the club at 234-4119.
April 22-29, 2007
Close out your season with the Gordie Perry Bonspiel.
The new look Gordie Perry Bonspiel is close at hand and promises to be better than ever.
We’ve changed the venerable Perry but not just for change sake. It’s a changed Perry to better accommodate busy curlers and make your experience more rewarding in many ways.
► Two sections – Open (48 teams); Ladies (16 teams)
► Shortened dates: The Perry is just one week – Sunday to Sunday: April 22– 29 .
► High rewards – No risk: Lots of merchandise prizes - $15,000 in all.
► Entertainment galore: ♫ Hungry Monkey Saturday April 28th.
► Big Daddy's Oyster Night Thursday April 26th.
♫ DJ Friday night
► Food: New Chicken'n'Ribs Dinner – lots of sizzle; lots of flavour
► Surprises: Plenty of contests to get you in the mood and get you on the move.
► More value – same price: $260 entry fee
The NEW Perry invites you to complete the entry form quickly.
See the flyer here.
Teams are already signed up.
Be a Perry Pioneer and help Gord Perry celebrate this new direction.
The 46th Perry – It’s where to end your curling season or try out the new team.
Jean-Michel Ménard
Chair – Gordie Perry Bonspiel
Club Championship Draw
Clik Here.
The club closing banquet is on Saturday April 21st at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are available at the bar. The cost is $20.00. Dinner done by famous PT...
The deadline for the purchase of the tickets is Wednesday April 18th.
It's that time of year already... where did the season go? It's almost time to put away the curling shoes and take out those golf shoes... oh, but wait! There is at least one last event you MUST take part in!
And that would be the Roy Blair bonspiel.
If you haven't experienced the Roy Blair yet, you just have to give it a try. And those of you who have played before, know what I mean. You make new friends and just have a good time to end your curling season.
Sign up sheet available in the main lounge.
The Roy Blair is a funspiel start date is Wednesday April 11th to Friday April 13th.
The Tuesday Night Women's League is holding its closing banquet on Tuesday March 20, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
All women members are invited to join the Tuesday Night Ladies.
If you are interested, please contact the Manager to purchase your Ticket.
The Menu would be BBQ Steak done by the famous PT.
“ Get the Cards, Fish” !
Many a time I walked into the Ottawa Curling Club to hear the above challenge issued by a man sitting near the bar; a slim man with a smoky voice and a twinkle in his eye. Almost always this resulted in my being thrashed at gin rummy by Bobby Gamble.
Bob passed away on New Year’s Eve and perhaps the last great character in a long tradition of O.C.C. characters has gone. Those of us who have been members for a long time have vivid recollections of some of these characters and, though time smoothes out the rough edges of our memories of these men, they weren’t, in fact, always nice guys.
But we won’t need the passage of time to think kindly of Bob for he was a gentle man. I never saw him in a bad mood and, though his health in recent years gave him reasons to complain, he never did.. If you said “How are you Bob” the answer was always “Great”
The only time he ever admonished me was when I howled at yet another run of bad cards and he would sharply say “Stop Whining”. He had every right to say it for he never did.
“Everything in moderation” was definitely not Bob’s motto. He indulged his vices immoderately but, though his health and economic circumstances in recent years were far from ideal, he soldiered on and our Club is the poorer for his passing.
I’d like to think that quite recently, 3 deceased characters from our Club, Doug Norton, Larry Riopelle, and Pat Craig, were approached by a slim fellow with a smoky voice and a twinkle in his eye. He would undoubtedly greet them with “Get the Cards, Fish”
Rest easy my friend.
Rod Matheson
OCC Members
Lesley Gamble.
Monday January 15th Ticket # 0661413
Tuesday January 16th Ticket # 0640975 Glen White
Wednesday January 17th Ticket # 0641100 Bill Fletcher
The Ottawa Curling Club has lost another of its Honorary Life Members and Past Presidents, with the death this week of Eldon Wimperis. A member of the Club for some 60 years, Eldon played a major role in curling in the whole region, as a Past President of the Ottawa Valley Curling Association. He was also a member of the prestigious Governor General's Curling Club.
Eldon's wife Marion has also been a member of the Club for over 50 years, and continues to organize social activities for the senior ladies of the Club on a regular schedule.
Sincere condolences are expressed to Marion and family on the death of such a prominent member on behalf of the Board, staff and members.
WIMPERIS, Eldon On Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 at age 83. Loving husband of Marion. Dear father of Lynn Murphy (John), Blake (Susan) and Kathy Boville. Proud grandfather of Erin Gallo (Fred), Adam, Sean and Julie Murphy, Evan and Stewart Wimperis, Jay, Tim and Ken Boville and great-grandfather of Nicole and John Gallo. Survived by his sister Eleanor Lapp and her family and brother Bill. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod St., on Saturday, February 10th, 2007 from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Ottawa Carleton.
The Ottawa Curling Club is proud to host the White Cane Week bonspiel, an excpetional tournament for our blind and visually impaired curling colleagues. As a result, there will be no practice ice available during daytime from February 4th to February 9th inclusive.
In addition, due to ice maintenance there will be no practice ice during daytime from February 12th to February 14th inclusive. Practice ice availability will return to normal on February 15th.
JSI CANADA CUP EAST
DEC. 14 TH – 18 TH 2006
OVERVIEW
VOLUNTEER REPORT
During the JSI Canada Cup Qualifier, the Ottawa Curling Club had 15 Individuals volunteer as timers for 12 draws donating 165 hours.
Mark Armstrong , Rae Brown , Ruth Buckland , Kim Canary , Sandra Chisholm , Jan Ellis , Jean-Francois Harvey
Rod Matheson , Cecil Morriss , Bill Musgrove , Claude Plante , Wendy Rathwell , Hiedi Rausch , Wendy Russell
Tim Webster , Tim Willis
The Club also had 9 Individuals who volunteered to collect tickets at the door and help clear tables during the event and donated 115 hours or time.
Matt Anderson , Jamie Dewhurst , Darlene Colley , Gayle Greene,Joanne McGraw , Marko Sedlar , Kerry Terrence
Tim Willis , Kevin Wilson
The Club also had many volunteers drive the teams for the event. This was undertaken under the leadership of Paul Turenne the “GRAND POOBAH” and Geoff Colley Jr. as the assistant “GRAND POOBAH”, along with 17 volunteers.
Paul Turenne , Geoff Colley Jr. , Jimmie Arnott , Terry Clark , Geoff Colley Sr. , Eldon Coombe , Allan Derby ,
Pat Emery , Willis Hebbs , Roy Hoople , Harold Humber , Roger Lajoie , Dave Morrow , Ralf Musclow
Bob Park , Bill Roy , Andre Proulx , Gerry Shore,Bob Wilson
A BIG thank you to all these great volunteers and to Joanne Pomalis.
Geoff Sheppard
Volunteer Co-ordinator, Ottawa Curling Club
A few of your fellow club mates will soon be in the thick of important action.
The men’s and women’s regions begin January 13.
Team Jenn Hanna from Cash League (Chrissy Cadorin, Joelle Sabourin & Steph Hanna) will battle for the right to go to the provincials. Team Mark Homan from Cash League and Monday Ladder (Pierre Harvey, Chris Delage & TJ Connolly) will be in the men’s section.
Both these teams will be representing the OCC.
Deb Karbashewski, Laura Payne, Lauren Mann and Alison Kinahan from the Monday ladder will also be in the women’s regionals.
Rachel Homan skips a team in the Junior Provincials starting January 3 in Brockville.
Skip Roy Vallillee and John Galligan (both from Cash League) will be on the same team in Senior provincials that begin on January 16 in Lindsay.
GAMBLE, Robert Arthur Bob passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at age 66. Beloved father of Jennifer and Lesley. Fondly remembered by his former wife Merlyn. Dear brother of Marjorie Glenn and brother-in-law of the late Leonard George Glenn. Loving uncle to John (Linda), Lynn (Garney Adams), and Patricia (Mike Berthiaume) and lifetime member of the Ottawa Curling Club. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday, January 5, 2007 from 5 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 6 from 9 - 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend the interment at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to CHEO would be appreciated.
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM
THE BOARD AND STAFF
Photo by André Proulx
HOLIDAY HOURS
December 23,24, 25, 26 Closed
December 27 Open: 9 AM to 8 PM
December 28 & 29: Ice booked but lounge's open
December 30,31 and January 1: Closed
League play resumes on January 2, 2007
Children 0 – 13 years of age ONLY
SUNDAY DECEMBER 10, 12:00 PM
Cost: $10 per person
Includes: light lunch, munchies, juice, entertainment
Santa appearing around 2:30
ENTERTAINMENT
13 YEAR OLD SINGING SENSATION: JENNA TAGGART
JENNA TAGGART
Parents – please bring a pre-wrapped gift to the club with the recipients name noted so Santa can distribute to the appropriate child.
Sign-up today.
TIMERS: Timers are needed for the following times:
Thursday, December 14 th : - 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 th: - 8:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 th: - 8:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 th: - 9:00 a.m.
Timers are asked to arrive one half hour before game time.
DOOR SALES and DRAW TICKET SALES : Volunteers area needed for the following times:
Thursday, December 14 th: - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 th: - 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 th: - 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 th: - 8:00 a.m.
Door Sales / Draw Ticket Sales Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes before your shift.
TABLE SERVERS: Volunteers area needed for the following times:
Thursday, December 14 th: - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 th: - 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 th: - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Table Servers are asked to arrive 15 minutes before your shift.
ICE HELPERS:Volunteers are needed to help the ice crew: Vacuum the rugs, check the Water Jugs, check the paper cups, check the Kleenex supply, clean the garbage and other duties that may be assigned by the Ice Maker Dwayne Lowe. Volunteers are needed for the following times:
Thursday, December 14 th: - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 th: - 7:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 16 th: - 7:00 a.m.
PLEASE SIGN ON THE APPROPRIATE SHEET OR CONTACT GEOFF SHEPPARD AT gshep@magma.ca or (613) 731-2087
The JSI Canada Cup Qualifier invites you to enjoy the best curling that you will witness in Ottawa this season.
48 exceptional women’s teams will be competing at both the Ottawa and Rideau Curling Clubs from December 14 to 18, 2006 in order to secure a berth in the Strauss Canada Cup and earn important points for the run to the Vancouver Olympic Games.
For a LIMITED time, your membership saves you $5 for a full event pass.
This FRONT OF THE HOUSE SPECIAL gives you a full-event pass for just $25 all in and good at both venues!
Buy the pass at the bar now while supplies last!
Shannon Kleibrink ● Jennifer Jones ● Kelly Scott ● Jenn Hanna
● Kelly Law ● Jan Betker ● Rachel Homan
48 teams in all from across Canada!
The OCC Member’s discount for the JSI Canada Cup Olympic Qualifier 5 day event pass will soon expire. Get you pass at the bar before December 1 and save yourself $10.
It’s the best LIVE curling you will in the 2006-07 season.
STOODENTS KURL GOODER AFTER DIS!
The new university/college league has begun on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m.
Students will teach their peers about the tricks of the game and each night a draw from the board schedule will be played.
Music via an on-ice sound system is allowed.
The cost is $160 (including taxes, equipment and instruction) PLUS an end of the year banquet, well before the post-secondary year ends.
For more information contact the Manager 234-4199 or email: manager@ottawacurlingclub.com
See the sign up policy for more details.
Have you wanted to learn how to curl but were afraid to try? Or maybe you are new in town and want to meet other curlers? Then this league is perfect for you.
There will be instruction for the first 4 nights for new curlers or for those of you who simply want to brush up on your skills. Instruction for first time curlers . Instruction will start at regular league time for the following 3 weeks. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring clean running shoes. There are brooms available at the club.
This is a draw from the board league so the teams are drawn each Tuesday. It is open to all skill levels and is an excellent way to spruce up your skills, curl with different people and just have fun. Getting Started League is free to OCC members who are curling in other leagues.
The Tuesday Getting Started League starts October 17th at 8:45 PM. Please be ready to curl at least 15 minutes early so that we can draw the teams and be ready to play at 8:45 sharp!
To register for this league, or for additional information please contact manager@ottawacurlingclub.com
All the leagues will start as of September 25th.
The cost of the clinic is $10.00 for OCC members and $20.00 for non-members. Please contact the Club at 613-234-4119 to register.
Last time with golf clubs? First time with a broom?
The OCC will be hosting the second annual Swing & Sweep on September 30th. The day will kick off at 9 am with two-4 end games of curling .The day will continue with 9 holes of golf at The Meadows Golf Club at 2:30pm. The day will wrap up with a sumptuous dinner of PT's famous barbequed steak followed by prize presentations. Cost of the day is $55.00 and includes golf, golf cart, curling, dinner and, if lucky enough, prizes!
All are welcome to participate, but sign up early as participation is limited to 80 people. Please contact the Club Manager at
613-234-4119 to register, or stop in at the Club, sign up, renew old friendships and make new ones over a beverage.
Anyone interested in finding out more about curling at one of the country's oldest curling clubs, should attend any of our OPEN HOUSE Days slated for September 20, 21 and 22, from 5 pm to 8 pm.
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