Hello Action Sandy Hill Members!

This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood. Newsletters, both present and past, can be found here. Please contact us at info@ash-acs.ca with any questions, concerns, and comments.

ASH Info

1. ASH Board Meeting
2. Members’ Monthly Social
3. ASH Community and Social Services Committee

Neighbourhood Info

1. Provincial Election 2025
2. Sandy Hill Community Rink
3. Rideau Public Library
4. Health and Wellness
5. Sidewalk Renewal Projects
6. Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Reminder

Neighbourhood Events and Activities

1. Sandy Hill North Meet-up and Discussion – March 2

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2. Members’ Monthly Social

The next Members’ Monthly Social will be held on March 10 from 7 to 9 pm at the Working Title Kitchen on Laurier Street East. The accessible entrance to Working Title Kitchen is on the West side of the building facing Chapel street. There is an elevator but the door is not automatic, so please email ASH  if you need someone to open the door.

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The cold temperatures during January and February have allowed us to keep the rinks open every day. The rink has been booked for more events this year than in the last three years. The events include The Guides, the Winter Classic Hockey Tournament, the first ever ASH Hot Chocolate Sunday, the Winter Carnival and the uOttawa Students Union. Attendees at these events have all enjoyed a lovely time on our outdoor rink. Despite two major snow storms, Alan and his team have managed to clear the snow in record time thereby making it possible for everyone to enjoy our Community rink. Our usage is reported to the City so thank you to all who skate on our rinks.

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3. The Rideau Public Library

Did you know that our branch of the Public Library offers many programs including a book club, pen and paper writer’s group, conversational French and English and a bilingual family story time? Click here for information on these programs.

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The SHCHC assists members of the community to address health issues and obtaintheinformation they need to make appropriate choices and develop skills for a healthy lifestyle. Other services offered include health promotion and wellness activities. During the month of February, the health promotion sessions being offered include a Walking Club, Heart Wise Fitness and Gentle Movement and Relaxation. Click here for more information on these sessions.

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5. Sidewalk Renewal Projects

The renewal of sidewalks in our ward will take place starting this April and will be completed by June 2025. The specific locations affected are:

• Cumberland between Wilbrod Street and Laurier Avenue East; and
• Cumberland between Laurier Avenue East and University Private.

Please note that the second segment of Cumberland sidewalk renewal is being coordinated with the University of Ottawa and features tree planting in addition to sidewalk and curb reconstruction.

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6. The Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) Declaration Reminder

This is just a friendly reminder to complete The Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration form for the 2024 occupancy year. All residential properties must complete this declaration by March 20, 2025. Late declarations are subject to a late declaration fee of $250. Completing your declaration online is simple and takes less than five minutes. Log in through MyService.Ottawa.ca and submit the declaration through your property tax account. You may also visit Ottawa.ca/vut and click Submit declaration. You will need your Roll Number and Access Code.

All are invited to join for a discussion of issues affecting the community in Sandy Hill North.  The meeting will be held upstairs at Melaku Coffee Shop at 503 Rideau on the first Sunday of every month from 10 to 11 am.

Please email Betsy for more information.