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Creative Spaces

Fostering a healthy, creative community

What is Creative Spaces?

Creative Spaces is the name for all of PAL Ottawa’s Community Programming initiatives.

On this page you will find information and resources for all upcoming and past events hosted by PAL Ottawa.

Past Events

Community Discussions

In January 2025, PAL Ottawa sought to provide a space for the PAL community to gather in real-time to receive updates, ask questions and build relationships. These events have been happening online through Zoom and are anticipated to consistently continue into the future.

Previous dates include:

  • February 2, 2026
  • January 29, 2025
  • April 23, 2025
  • July 16, 2025
  • November 5, 2025

Theatreks - Excursions for Theatre Lovers - 2026

Registration is now closed for Theatreks's excursion to Montreal's Segal Centre for a performance of Detroit: Music of the Motor City, but registration is still open for September's Stratford trip.


SEPTEMBER 23-25 · Stratford, ON
Theatrek's annual 3-day excursion to the Stratford Festival!

Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 9 (but they may sell out sooner!)
Please find all the details here  |  Register here

Since September 2023, PAL Ottawa has partnered with Theatreks, keeping PAL Ottawa subscribers in-the-know of the opportunity to attend preplanned live theatre day-trips. Including transportation, meals, and tickets, these incredible excursions are curated and run by Fran Pearl of Theatreks. Montreal is a primary destination for these trips, with a multi-day trip to the infamous Stratford Festival having been added to their rotation as of 2024.

PAL Ottawa is the beneficiary of Theatreks' initiatives and grateful for proceeds raised. When you participate in Theatreks programming, you also support PAL Ottawa in our care for senior artists.

Past trips include:

  • POTUS - May 26, 2024
  • Thy Woman’s Weeds! - April 28, 2024
  • Fifteen Dogs - April 7, 2024
  • GUILT (A Love Story) - March 7, 2024
  • Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - October 29, 2023
  • Boy Falls From The Sky - December 3, 2023
Health, Wellness, and Art Series

Towards the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, PAL Ottawa offered online programming through the series, “Spring Into Summer and Spotlights 2021 - A free online arts festival”.  Below you will find videos and presentations from this series, with topics ranging from entertainment, artist’s presentations, technology support, health knowledge and more.
Please browse and share these links with others for enjoyment, learning and awareness. The video series is available at no cost to viewers.

Medications As We Age

Make the most of them and prevent harmful effects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSUhd0gfHq8

Long-Term Care

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=UgDb5dOfka4

Zoom for Zoomers

A Free Introduction to Using the Online Zoom Tool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVHh1F_8yuU

Perpetual Guest

Artist Jinny Yu on Her Work as a First Generation Settler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdKVSFd0YcY

Strike Up the Band

From the National Gallery of Canada Picket Line to a New Line of Work As a Jazz Singer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKseBJJpFWw

Exploring Housing Options on a Limited Budget

Ending Homelessness Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMnzxLE92xw&ab_channel=PALOttawa

Feel Your Best with Nutrition

Jenni Beharry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCB54hin0oY&ab_channel=PALOttawa

Sculpting in Ice, Snow, Sand

My Journey as a Touring Ephemerals Sculptor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLkBD_XH--Y&ab_channel=PALOttawa

Tingmiatornis arctica

Bringing the Past to Life Through Sculpture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S3yZPobD14&ab_channel=PALOttawa

Panic and Perseverance

Managing to Make Music During a Global Pandemic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAOebRM7tv8&t=536s

How Canada’s Cultural Game-Changers Break New Ground in Senior Years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Sy_3TOXbE&ab_channel=PALOttawa

My Father, My Daughter

Living in Harmony with Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiNfFWpZDm8