CALENDAR (details below)
- Sun., July 5, Singles' Dance, 8:00pm, Centre Francophone de Vanier, 270 Marier Ave., Vanier, 30+, info. 819-246-3363.
- Mon., July 6, Active Singles Group Meeting, 6:30pm, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., info. 613-235-6337 asinglesgroup@gmail.com
- Mon., July 6, Summer Volleyball, 6:30pm, Riverside Park, Riverside Dr., Ottawa, info. jrader@sympatico.ca
- Tue., July 7, Meet Market Adventures Co-ed Football, 7:00pm, Strathcona Park, Sandy Hill, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Wed., July 8, Barry Owens' Mingleworks Drop-In, 5:00pm, Humphrey's, 683 Bank St., Ottawa, info. 613-233-8495 barryowens@rogers.com
- Wed., July 8, Summer Volleyball, 6:30pm, Riverside Park, Riverside Dr., Ottawa, info. jrader@sympatico.ca
- Wed., July 8, Single Gourmet After Hours Cocktail Party, 6:30pm, Fresco-Cielo, 354 Elgin St., Ottawa, reserve 613-236-2000 www.singlegourmetottawa.com
- Thu., July 9, Singles Euchre/Dinner, 6:15pm, Uncle Louis’ Restaurant, 1054 Ogilvie Rd., Ottawa, info. coco.richardson@gmail.com
- Thu., July 9, Meet Market Adventures Intro to Texas Hold'em Poker, 7:00pm, Royal Oak Canal, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Fri., July 10, Good Company Drop-In, 6:00pm, Arrow & Loon, Fifth Avenue Court, 99 Fifth Ave., Ottawa, info. good_company@sympatico.ca
- Fri., July 10, Meet Market Adventures Summer Wine Tasting, 7:00pm, Mambo, 77 Clarence St., reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Fri., July 10, New Friendship Singles Club, 8:30pm, 1000 Byron Ave., Ottawa, info. 613-729-3631.
- Sat., July 11, Good Company Outdoors Group Breakfast, 10:00am, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, Ottawa, info. wimcaz@gmail.com
- Sat., July 11, Meet Market Adventures Intro to Sailing, 6:30pm, Britannia Yacht Club, Nepean, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sat., July 11, Salsa for Singles Saturdays, 7:00pm, Ottawa Dance Sport Studio, 1547 Chatelain Ave., Ottawa, 18+, info. info@ottawadancesport.com
- Sat., July 11, People Meeting Dance, 8:00pm, Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn St., 50+, info. 613-825-7083.
- Sat., July 11, Gloucester Singles Club Dance, 8:30pm, Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr., info. 613-860-0990 http://gloucestersingles.site.voila.fr/
- Sat., July 11, Prinzo's Night Club for Singles, 9:00pm, Prinzo's Night Club, 85 O'Connor St., Ottawa, info. 613-565-1328.
- Sun., July 12, Réunion du Cercle d'amitié Jonathan, 10:00am, Musée canadien des civilisations, Hull, info. cercledamitiejonathan@yahoo.ca
- Sun., July 12, Meet Market Adventures Horseback Riding, 11:00am, Pinto Valley, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sun., July 12, Singles' Dance, 8:00pm, Centre Francophone de Vanier, 270 Marier Ave., Vanier, 30+, info. 819-246-3363.
- Mon., July 13, Active Singles Group Meeting, 6:30pm, Malone's, Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr., info. 613-235-6337 asinglesgroup@gmail.com
- Mon., July 13, Summer Volleyball, 6:30pm, Riverside Park, Riverside Dr., Ottawa, info. jrader@sympatico.ca

COMING EVENTS
- Tue., July 14, Meet Market Adventures Trivia Night, 7:00pm, Royal Oak Canal, 221 Echo Dr., Ottawa, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Wed., July 15, Singles Network Free Dinner Arrow & Loon 6th Anniversary, 6:00pm, Fifth Avenue Court, 99 Fifth Ave., Ottawa, reserve bobdiotte@rogers.com
- Wed., July 15, Summer Volleyball, 6:30pm, Riverside Park, Riverside Dr., Ottawa, info. jrader@sympatico.ca
- Thu., July 16, Single Gourmet Dinner/Dancing, 6:30pm, Foundation Restaurant, 18B York St., Byward Market, reserve 613-236-2000 www.singlegourmetottawa.com
- Thu., July 16, Meet Market Adventures Summer Sizzler, 7:00pm, Grace O'Malley's, 1151 Ogilvie Rd., reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Fri., July 17, Ottawa Singles Toastmasters Club, 6:30pm, 340 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa, info. 613-997-1431 Hansen.DA@forces.gc.ca
- Fri., July 17, Ambiance Dance, 8:00pm, A.R.G. Building, 195 Maloney Ouest, Gatineau, PQ, info. 819-360-1243 hulklittle@yahoo.ca
- Sat., July 18, Kanata Singles Club Jeans Dance, 8:00pm, John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata, info. 613-860-1036 www.kanatasinglesclub.org
- Sun., July 19, Sunday Brunch Group, 11:30am, Darcy Mcgee's, 268 Centrum Blvd., Orleans, register 613-825-7083.
- Sun., July 19, Meet Market Adventures Intro to Sea Kayaking, 11:45am, Rideau Canoe Club, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Wed., July 22, Meet Market Adventures Tapas/Wine Tasting/Salsa Dancing, 7:00pm, 77 Clarence St., reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Fri., July 24-26, Meet Market Adventures White Water Rafting Weekend, 3:45pm, Ottawa River, reserve 613-236-0023 www.meetmarketadventures.com/ottawa
- Sun., Aug. 2-9, Good Company Beachfront Resort with BrianA, Haliburton Heights, Halliburton, ON, info. bmjarmstrong@hotmail.com
- Sun., Nov. 1-8, F.A.C.E.S. Trip to Cuba, info. bobdiotte@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

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

F.A.C.E.S. means Friendly Active Catholic Exclusive Singles. For Catholics. There are no membership dues to become involved in F.A.C.E.S. activities. For more information about F.A.C.E.S. call BobD, 613-747-6576, or email bobdiotte@rogers.com

Gloucester Singles Club - dances every two weeks, on Saturdays, 8:30pm, Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Drive, Gloucester. Members $5.00, non-members $8.00 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 at the Arrow & Loon, Fifth Avenue Court, 99 Fifth Ave., 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 on alternate 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 kanata_sc@hotmail.com or visit the web site www.kanatasinglesclub.org

New Friendship Singles Club - dance held every Friday night, 1000 Byron Avenue (Woodroffe & Richmond Roads), 8:30pm - 12:30am. Live entertainment by way of singers and/or small piece bands play for your enjoyment. A wonderful atmosphere and great music to dance the night away. Proper dress required. Admission $9.00. For information call 613-729-3631.

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@yahoo.ca, or visit the web site http://opfa.ncf.ca

Ottawa Valley Social Group - parties, brunches, skiing, golf, sports, day trips, outdoor activities, photography, weekend excursions. Interested? Call DougM 613-832-4653 or email us at ovsg@storm.ca

People Meeting People - 50+ singles dance, held the first three or four Saturdays of each month, 8:00pm - 12:00am, Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn Street, Ottawa. Admission, $8.00 members, $11.00 non-members. Light luncheon served 10:30pm, door prize, 50/50 draw. For information call 613-825-7083 or 613-224-6805, 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 Laurie 613-623-7381 or email us at valleysinglesclub@live.com

OTHER EVENTS/ORGANIZATIONS
Ambiance - We will have dances one Saturday a month for the balance of 2008, at the A.R.G. Bldg, 195 Maloney Ouest in Gatineau, first light after the St-Hubert Rest., across from the big C.I.P. Plant. Same D.J. Michel l!! Cost $8.00. For singles 35+...crowd of 150-200. Reasonable bar prices. info J.P Cell: 819-360-1243, E-mail hulklittle@yahoo.ca

Bob's Place - one Sunday of the month, 7:00pm-11:00pm at Montgomery Legion, 300 Kent St. Ottawa. Where the 50+ singles meet. Admission $10.00. Appropriate dress, no jeans. Great music, door prizes and refreshments for further information please call 613-742-8195 or 613-825-7083.

Le Club Amitié 35+ Enr. a été formé en 1985. C'est un club social à but non lucratif qui s'adresse aux personnes seules. Il a été formé dans le but de répondre à un besoin, soit celui de regrouper des personnes seules pour des activités sociales, culturelles et sportives et aussi pour permettre à ses membres de créer de nouvelles amitiés tout en partageant des activités enrichissantes. Pour information supplémentaire, contactez le 819-595-9477 ou amitie35plusEnr@hotmail.com

Irish Ceili Dances - 8:00pm, St. Brigid's Church, 179 Murray St., Ottawa, 1st Saturday of each month (except Friday Oct. 3/08). No partners required, people will be matched up for dance partners. Free Dance lessons will be given and dances are called so even beginners can dance easily. Admission $5.00, free munchies. Oct. 3/08, Nov. 1/08, Dec. 6/08, Jan. 3/09, Feb. 7/09, Mar. 7/09, Apr. 4/09, May 2/09. For info call 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

Ottawa Singles Toastmasters Club - Join the Ottawa Singles Toastmasters Club to improve your public speaking skills in a fun, supportive environment and meet other singles. We meet the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, 340 Laurier Avenue West (between Bank and Kent), Ottawa. Social afterward. Visit as a guest. For more info: phone 613-997-1431 or email Hansen.DA@forces.gc.ca

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.

Single's Dance - Sundays, 8:00pm, Centre Francophone de Vanier, 270 Marier Avenue, Vanier. Every Sunday night, 30+, at Centre Francophone de Vanier, 270 Marier (corner Montreal Road). No jeans please. Come and join us and have a lot of fun. For more information, you can contact Yve at 819-246-3363.

Singles Euchre/Dinner - Euchre/Dinner at Uncle Louis’ Restaurant, 1054 Ogilvie Rd., Ottawa. Euchre/Dinner every Thursday evening at 6:15pm for registration. Euchre starts promptly at 6:30pm. Many players meet for dinner between 5:00pm - 5:45pm. Great place to meet , socialize and have lots of laughs in a fun active game event. No serious players! $5.00 entry fee, all money goes towards cash prizes. Information coco.richardson@gmail.com

Summer Volleyball - Free volleyball on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm to dusk; new players welcome; from Victoria day Monday, May 18/09 to Labour day Monday, September 7/09; by Rideau River in Riverside Park (across Riverside Dr from Billings Bridge/RA); Social after (all others also welcome) on Monday at RA and Wednesday at Ottawa Tennis Club (directly across the Rideau river on Cameron Street); year end party Wednesday, September 23/09 at Rideau-Carleton Raceway buffet.

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

Cupid.com - Speed dating parties are a fun, no pressure way to meet lots of potential dates. With six-minute "pre-dates" you personally meet up to twelve single professionals and see if your chemistry is right. If it is, you privately check YES on your scorecard saying you want to get to know the person better. There's no uncomfortable rejection (giving or receiving) with this new way to speed date. You also get one month FREE GOLD membership to cupid.com for attending an event which gives you unlimited access to email and instant message any Cupid member. Info. www.capital.cupid.com

Dinnerworks - 4 Men, 4 Women, 4 Dinner. A series of upscale dinner get-togethers for 4 men and 4 women with similar interests. Dinnerworks' unique "personal networking service" is the first of its kind in Canada. For more information call 1-877-449-6757, email ottawa@dinnerworks.ca or visit our web site www.dinnerworks.ca

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 LukasR, Tel: 613-236-0023, E-mail: ottawa@meetmarketadventures.com

Ottawa Singles "Where your membership is always free and the adventures are priceless" Ottawa Singles is NOT a dating service but rather a place for singles in the Ottawa area to get together for various activities and events. Please check out www.ottawasingles.ca or call 613-282-5083 to reserve your spot for the next exciting singles event!

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.

Salsa for Singles Saturdays - Ottawa Dance Sport Studio, 1547 Chatelain Ave., Ottawa. The salsa lessons and social dance for singles is the new alternative way to meet people through Latin dance. Every Saturday from 7:00pm until 10:00pm, you will learn through our very unique and innovative method of teaching Salsa, Merengue and Bachata in a professional dance studio with mirror walls. From 7:00pm until 8:00pm we help "break the ice" with our salsa lesson. This is followed by a two hour practice session where Ottawa's singles can practice their new moves with other singles they were partnered up with throughout the lesson. The cost is $5.00/person, visit www.ottawadancesport.com or contact Ludmilla Sekret at 613-263-4622 or info@ottawadancesport.com.

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.

Socialites and Company – 100% Free On Line Dating/Socialites Singles Events www.socialitesandcompany.com Socialites and Company is an on line dating site for singles looking for love, romance and friendships. This site is very unique. Along with your profile this site is combined with singles events at various venues in the greater Ottawa Region that users can sign up for. Talk to singles on line and meet them at the "Socialites Singles Events". Best of luck in love to all! xo Register now at www.socialitesandcompany.com E-mail socialitesandcompany@sympatico.ca

Speed Dating Ottawa Gatineau - Host for our region's largest Speed Dating Events for eligible people looking for a fun, safe and relaxed way to meet new friends or find romance! You choose who you want to see again and if the feelings are mutual, it’s a perfect match… Speed Dating is an unbeatable way to meet single people and if you are looking for chemistry, there is really no substitute for meeting people face to face. No membership fees. For more information email: contact@speeddatingottawagatineau.com, visit: www.SpeedDatingOttawaGatineau.com or call: 819-210-8944.

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