Where senior artists are considered, connected, community

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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.

Upcoming Events

Community Discussions

Gather with us over Zoom for our Community Discussions.

As strategic projects like PAL Place pick up speed, we are providing a space for the PAL community to gather in real-time to receive updates, ask questions and build relationships, so that you can fully participate in the journey with us!

Community Discussion events will be held virtually on a quarterly basis.

Registration for our next event will be available in the coming months.

Save the date for future gatherings:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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 continue throughout 2025.

Previous dates include:

January 29, 2025
April 23, 2025

Theatreks - Excursions for Theatre Lovers - 2023, 2024

Since September 2023, PAL Ottawa has partnered with Theatreks, keeping PAL Ottawa subscribers in-the-know of the opportunity to attend pre-planned, day-trips to attend live theatre. 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:

Stratford Festival - September 24 - 26, 2024
POTUS - May 26, 2024
Thy Woman’s Weeds! - April 28, 2024
Fifteen Dogs - April 7, 2024
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical — October 29, 2023
GUILT (A Love Story) - March 7, 2024
Boy Falls From The Sky - December 3, 2023

20th Century Boys - 2023, 2024

The 20th Century Boys is an Ottawa-based band playing everything from R&B to funk, rock ’n roll and jazz rock.

For over 20 years, the band has held 20 annual Christmas concerts with proceeds going toward local charities. Since 2023, PAL Ottawa has been incredibly lucky to be the benefactors of their fundraising concerts. Previous recipients from the band's concerts include the Ottawa Cancer Society, the Ottawa Food Bank, Shine Community Music Program, and more.

Previous concerts include:

Fundraising Event @ The Rainbow - May 9, 2024
Fundraising Event @ The Rainbow - December 14, 2023

Health, Wellness, and Art Series, 2021

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

Don Gibbons’ Artistic Diversion - November 4, 2023

PAL Ottawa’s Treasurer, Don Gibbons, welcomed over 100 guests to Don’s Art Diversion Fundraiser at the residence of New Zealand’s High Commissioner. The evening featured live music from Ottawa jazz guitarist, Justin Duhaime, and on display were 45 paintings created by Don himself. Through a silent auction, the evening sold 40 paintings, raising over $10,000 for PAL Ottawa!

Art and Selfhood First: Learn About Ottawa’s BEING Studio - February 26, 2020

This month’s PAL Ottawa Social Circle invites you to the Bronson Centre to hear from BEING Studio, the Bronson Hub, and PAL Ottawa. A representative from each initiative will give a 10 to 15-minute presentation followed by Q&A. Learn more about Ottawa's social sector and how you can get involved.

Engaging Discussion with Joel Harden, Ottawa’s Singing MPP! - January 22, 2020

Join PAL Ottawa and friends for a discussion on the pressing issues facing Ottawa seniors, persons with disabilities, and others facing barriers to accessibility with Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden. Share your concerns regarding issues related to being a senior, to dealing with disability, to accessing the services you need to live a dignified and comfortable life.