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Need some fun family weekend ideas? You’ve come to the right spot! Shopping and the movies can get monotonous, but luckily Orleans has so much more to keep you busy, sometimes you just need to venture out into the country to find it!Come breath in the fresh spring air at Proulx Farms 3^rd generation sugar bush extravaganza. This is a great way to introduce your kids to the miracles of nature while you watch sap being collected from sugar maple trees that are over 200 years old and visit the sugar shack to learn how sap is transformed into that deliciously sticky maple syrup that everyone enjoys! Other activities include horse drawn hay rides, nature walking trails, a petting farm, several parks and play structures, and tastiest of all—100% pure taffy tasting and a pancake meal with traditional maple syrup. Yum! Sugar Bush runs from March until mid April. Weekends 9am to 5pm.Reservations are required during weekdays.   Directions: Trim Rd South turn left on Innes Rd, Innes Rd for 3 km to O’Toole Rd Turn left on O’Toole Rd for 500 meters to the bottom of the hill on the right hand side to 1865.

Art is both a reflection of community and the creation of community. Art, whether it is a musician’s seductive melody, a painter’s brush translating emotion into colour, or a dancer’s delicate step pirouetting into the hearts of an audience, all art is forged with the same tools—passion, rigor, and risk. Ottawa is glimmering with artistic talent that you can be a part of by following our blog to find out where Art is happening. Come out on March 18^th from 6-8pm and experience All A Flutter presented by H’Art of Ottawa Studio Artists at the Ottawa Bagel Shop and Deli. You’ll have a relaxing evening enjoying local artwork and meeting the artists to learn about their creative inspirations. Let your imagination be inspired by colour, form, and good company.What is H’Art Ottawa Studio? H’Art Studio is a unique learning centre that assists individuals with learning disabilities to express themselves through literacy and art. The goal is focused on personal growth and self-expression. Participants explore multiple mediums such as writing journals, group discussions, and creating vibrant works of art. On March 18^th the artists will be pleased to share their work with you and look forward to having your support.      All A Flutter

H’Art of Ottawa Studio Artists
Ottawa Bagel Shop and Deli: 1321 Wellington Street West, OttawaOpening: Thursday, March 18 6:00-8:00pm 

On March 21, 2010 at 14:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 2256 Iris St in OTTAWA. If you are looking for a Resale - single family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale - single family property, check out my site at http:\www.newottawarealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Hints of warm weather this early in the year gives everyone something to smile about. In a few more weeks spring will be dancing in the air; snow will melt away reminders of winter and the city’s runners, walkers, and cyclists will start to populate the streets again. Summer athletes are prepping for the new season and if your sport is golf then it’s time for you to gear up too!The best way to welcome your 2010 Golf Season is to join fellow golfers at the 2010 Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo hosted at the Ottawa Athletic Club March 27^th and 28^th. This is Ottawa’s 16^th consecutive year putting on this exciting event and it is designed to give golfers the opportunity to test the latest golf equipment on the market, plan their golf schedules, and pick up tips from the pros–key elements for a promising season of golf.The Golf Expo is for golfers of all ages and capabilities and with this nice weather gracing the Ottawa area the weekend is sure to be a blast.  There will be raffles with chances to win free golf clothing to keep you trendy on the fairway (like the new golf expo jacket worth over $5000!), a free golf seminar, putting contests for cash, and lots of food and beverages. Make the Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo a fun family outing because this event is by no means an “adults only” affair. The first 125 kids to enter the Golf Expo Saturday and Sunday morning will receive free golf clubs courtesy of TaylorMade Golf. You can also stop by the “Take a Kid to the Course Week” exhibition to pick up a list of golf courses that will be participating.This Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo is a great way to swing into spring so Reserve Tickets Today!Adults/Seniors: $14
**All Adult paid admission includes a entry ballot for chance to win the the Golf Expo Jackpot (worth over $5,000 value in golf accessories, travel and green fees) and a FREE sleeve of Top Flite XL 5000 golf balls.

Children 12 and under will receive FREE admission. Tickets are available at the door. No advance tickets. Cash only.FREE PARKING at the OAC Parking Lot.Ottawa Athletic Club: 2525 Lancaster Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hope to see you all there and check back on our blog at www.myottawarealestate.com after the event to watch our video covering the 2010 Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo!  “Four!”  

On March 14, 2010 at 14:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 2082 Sunland Dr. in ORLEANS. If you are looking for a property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this property, check out my site at http:\www.newottawarealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

This month in the Marketplace Newsletter our article gave you a few fun ideas for March Break to keep your kids engaged, active, and happy!

Here is a list of day camps and activities offered in the Ottawa area that will keep your entire family entertained while kids have a week break from school:

Ottawa School of Art:

http://www.artottawa.ca/osa-eao/index.php/non-credit-programs-march-break-camps-orleans/general-info/general-information-|-march-break.html

The Ottawa School of Art is pleased to offer March Break Program for children aged 6 to 15 in Orleans from March 15 to 19, 2010.  The school’s low student-teacher ratio ensures professional guidance and attention to each child’s creative development in addition to the benefits of interacting with their peers. All the instructors are professional artists.

Mixed Media Fantastical Journey - Ages 6 to 8

Aliens, fairies, Medieval Knights, deep-sea creatures, robots and unique circus acts … Make a comic book (drawing/cartooning), a medieval costume (painting and assemblage), a robot of wood and wire with moving parts (kinetic sculpture), your own unique playing cards (printmaking), and more!

Instructor: Marika Jemma
Fee: $240.00
OSO2BC13.301
9:00 - 16:00

Mixed Media: Famous Painters - Ages 9 to 12

Children will love this class because we will create everything from hanging mobiles, clay sculptures, paintings, cartoon drawings, printmaking ad much more. Each day will be a new adventure, which will spark creativity through colour, forms and texture.

Instructor: Lindy Nadarajah
Fee: $240.00
OSO2CD13.301
9:00 - 16:00

Painting Intensive Portfolio Builder: 13 to 15

Strengthen your skills working with colour, light, composition and perspective. View examples of Western and American paintings from books or touring the gallery, then use acrylics, watercolours, temperas, and drawing materials to build skills and inspire creativity.

Instructor: Ranajit Sinha
Fee: $240.00
OSO2E13.301
9:00 - 16:00

 Ray Friel Centre: http://ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/facilities/rec_centres/rayfriel/programs/children_camps_en.html

March Break Camp

Join us for lots of adventure during your week off! We will be going on amazing out trips, experiencing cool special events, and enjoying wonderful theme days.

March Break Dance

Come and experience quality instruction in jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap dance in our professionally designed dance studio. Children will explore dance combinations set to music and develop their dance skills in the basic technical steps of dance. Performance given on last day of camp.

March Madness

Be prepared to try something new! Toilet paper fights, playing with food and being very, very NOISY. Includes special events, skating, ice hockey, wave swim, cooking class and crafts.

Camp-Pre/Post Care

Beat the traffic, drop your children off as early as 6:30 am and pick them up before 6:30 pm.

Single Story For Sale in Kenson Park

• Charmingly Updated Family Bungalow • 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® $359,900 Kenson Park, Ottawa  -  Charmingly updated & completely renovated family Bungalow located on oversized premium lot. Recent improvements include: basement windows 2009 and updated windows on main level, roof 2009, central air conditioning 2005, furnace 2006, shed 2009, repaved driveway 2009, parging 2009 and refinished hardwood floors 2006. Kitchen 2006 which features solid oak custom cabinets, granite counter, and extra deep sinks. Completely renovated bathrooms in 2009 that both feature a soaker tub and stunning modern ceramic. This home also offers a great opportunity for in-law suite or rental income unit.

Are you looking for the ideal community with a blend of urban living and natural attractions? Sometimes searching for that perfect balance of accessible amenities and serene natural landscape is hard to come by, but Minto Homes has made that dream a reality. Minto Homes TrailsEdge is a new community that combines a cozy neighbourhood with picturesque landscapes and greenways. Now offering its initial phase of 117 Executive townhomes, Minto Homes Trails Edge is located on the south western edge of Orleans, just east of Chapel Hill. With all of the new development on Innes Rd, such as the new Lowe’s store and Empire Theatres, Trails Edge offers dynamic living close to all the services that accompany urban living while maintaining the luxury of nature’s past times with lush parks and walking trails. All homes are ENERGY STAR qualified; that means this is an environment friendly community designed to be 20-30% more energy efficient than Ontario Building Codes even require. It feels good to know that investing in a Minto Homes is investing in a greener environment.Purchasing a new home can be an intimating affair, so we would like to represent you and ensure that the real estate process is a smooth and pleasant experience for you as a buyer. Call us, Dan or Mary, at 613-850-2020 for more information on Minto Homes TrailsEdge and let our experience guide you in this bright investment.     

On February 28, 2010 at 14:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 258 Ructic Hills Cr in ORLEANS. If you are looking for a Resale - single family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale - single family property, check out my site at http:\www.newottawarealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Single Story For Sale in Avalon 258 Rustic Hills

• 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $309,900

Avalon, Orléans  -  Spectacular Semi-detached Home in mint condition built by Brigil. This Impeccably maintained and spacious home features Tile Entry w/Convenient Inside Access to Garage, hardwood floors in the main hall, living room and dining room areas. Ceramic floors in the foyer, kitchen, eating area, powder room, main & ensuite baths. Large kitchen with island offer generous counter space and ample cabinets. Bright & Spacious Eat-In Kitchen, living room with a cozy gas fireplace, 3 good size bedrooms, master with 5 piece ensuite (soaker tub and seperate shower) & walk-in closet! Finished basement for your enjoyment which also feature tons of storage. Move in condition!

Multiplex For Sale in Ottawa

OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT PROPERTY ALL BRICK BUILDING WITH 6-2 BEDROOM UNITS.  3 STORAGE GARAGES AT BACK, INDIVIDUAL METERS.  MORTGAGE MUST BE ASSUMED, FAVOURABLE LONG TERM RATE PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOUR MONEY IS HARD AT WORK.

Outstanding investment property!

With an estimated population of approximately 100,000 and only a handful of medical and urgent care clinics, the current health model for Orleans is not adequately supporting the needs of the community. Thankfully, that is destined to change and the East end will have better access to health care services than ever before.

The solution is a newly developed plan called the Orleans Family Health Hub. The health hub will offer comprehensive medical services all in one location and closer to patients’ homes. An Orléans Family Health Team would integrate primary care services, like visits to family physicians, but also function as a care connector to connect patients to the services they require such as day surgery, cancer assessment or dialysis treatment.

Phil McNeely, local MPP for Orleans, describes the benefits of the health hub: “We can’t just keep building bigger hospitals and what the health hub will do will be to move a lot of those services out to the community, out to Orleans, and they’ll be delivered here at less costs and closer to people’s homes.” 

The Montfort Hospital is leading the initiative and is to receive $1 million in government funds to aid in the development of the health centre. Other partners include Bruyère Continuing Care, Champlain Local Health Integration Network, CHEO, Community Care Access Centre, Connexion Family Health Team, Orléans Urgent Care Centre, Ottawa Public Health and the Ottawa Hospital.  

The new mini-hospital will be the first of its kind and addresses the growing concerns of an aging population needing quality health care. The health hub will reduce patient wait times and provide care at lower costs. The development is ideal for the growing community of Orleans and will spark continued economic growth for the city.    

 The new health hub will be located at 2233 Mer Bleue Road. The 21.7 acres of land was purchased from the Taggart Group at a cost of just over $ 4 million.  The location has excellent accessibility to all of the neighborhoods in Orleans. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2011 and optimistic promises to be opened sometime in 2013.  A campaign will be launched in the near future to appeal to businesses and individuals to fundraise for the project. Check in on our blog for details and we will keep you up to date on the development of the Health Hub and the fundraising campaign.    

This is new health care for a new era and Orleans being a dynamic and growing community is the perfect host for innovative development.  .

625 Simoneau Way     Orleans/Fallingbrook    $283,500  MLS# 749222

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to own this 3+1 bedroom 2 bath home is Fallingbrook!  Main lvl features open concept living/dining room,tile floor throughout, spacious kitchen w/eat-in,newer cabnitry, patio doors that lead you to 16x 12 back deck area. The fully finished large basement features the 4th bedroom, & laundry room w/ washer & dryer. Large fully fenced yard, surrounded w/ mature trees!

On February 28, 2010 at 14:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 573 Churchill Av in OTTAWA. If you are looking for a Resale - single family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale - single family property, check out my site at http:\www.newottawarealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

2 Story For Sale in Westboro

Come live in Westboro!

• 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story “Semi-detached” - MLS® $324,900

Westboro, Ottawa  -  Spectacular semi detached home in the heart of Westboro! Gorgeous updated hardwood throughout spacious & bright living space, updated windows’2000′, roof ‘2005′, oil tank ‘2003′ & both bathrooms. Updated kitchen featues tile backsplash, new counter & sink, 3 appliances along with stainless steel hood fan. Lane way has been resurfaced featuring beautiful front interlock. Bright rec-room features convieniant 3piece bathroom

History books worldwide document the intelligence, tenacity, and spirit women have demonstrated over the years in their long uphill battle to achieve landmark accomplishments politically, socially, and economically. Women of 2010 exhibit an ever increasing fiery determination and continue to surpass old boundaries, break traditional molds, and challenge the stigmas associated with femininity. Since the early 1900s, organizations and governments in many countries have been celebrating the momentous achievements of women every March with “International Women’s Day.”

International Women’s Day is about celebrating the accomplishments of women of the past and of the present. It is also a time to come together and raise awareness and support for women in less fortunate circumstances around the world.  It is a day to inspire women to continue excelling in all walks of life and to create a global web of support to help them do so.

Orleans community, we want to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day with the Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre on March 3, 2010, at Place Sarsfield. It is the Resource Centre’s 20^th anniversary celebrating International Women’s Day and this year they are hosting the event in partnership with l’Union Culturelle des Franco-ontariennes, the Cooperative Multiservices and the City of Ottawa’s Public Health Department. The 20^th anniversary of this event means there are some special surprises in store for all attendees! Doors will open at 5:30pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. Local entertainment will infuse the celebration with energy and fun that you won’t want to miss. Come with your friends and make some new friends! Enjoy the company of women living in your community who come from all backgrounds and you’ll even have a chance to win some great door prizes.

Tickets are only on sale until February 19^th ending at 4:30pm.

So this is your last chance to purchase tickets and reserve a night of laughter and fun. Tickets are sold for $18 and can be purchased at the Orleans-Cumberland Resource Centre , 211-210 Centrum Blvd, Orleans, and at Place Sarsfield, 2835 Colonial Rd.

 Event Info: Date: March 3, 2010Start Time: 5:30pm

Location: Place Sarsfield, 2835 Colonial Road, Sarsfield.             

 2.5 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story “Row unit” - MLS# 748849    $312,900Centrepointe, Ottawa  -  Open concept 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath upper unit Executive Terrace home in Centrepointe. This nearly new home built in 2009 backs onto premium park area with quick occupancy available! 6 appliances and parking spot included. 2 master bedrooms each featuring independent en-suites. Walking distance to Baseline Transit Station, College square, Library, City of Ottawa, Pharmacy, Restaurants and more!

Please contact us for more detail at info@MyOttawaRealEstate.com

From 1-3 yesterday at the Ray Friel Centre in Orleans, the Dan Salhany and Mary Caird Team at www.MyOttawaRealEstate.com were there to join in on the community skate.  Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvIik3LPJZU

Every year the debate regarding Ottawa’s budget begins in early December and community representatives hammer out finance details until the end of January. It is a long and drawn out process that can sometimes leave the public feeling a little out of the loop, wondering if their needs and concerns are given due attention during the deliberations. This blog post is a little update for the Orleans community that our City Councillor, Bob Monette, represented our best interests with integrity and vigor.     

After the budget was released on January 28, Monette addressed the Orleans community to reassure the public that during the debates he argued against the proposed $3 million in cuts to OC Transpo routes, and with the cuts put back in the budget he ensures that Orleans will continue to provide the same comprehensive routes and services in 2010 that were provided last year. Also, a new pilot project will take effect this year allowing University students to purchase a transit saving U-Pass, so students who commute to school from the suburbs can save their hard earned money (or rather refocus that money to paying off school debt!). 

Monette was most enthusiastic to share the news that $6 million was granted for the realignment of Trim Road. He expressed that the money was not only important for Trim Rd.’s much needed makeover, but it will also help the City begin work on the already delayed “parks project.” Parks 18A and B were originally scheduled to be complete by 2016 but the new projected time frame is 2013; the ties between work on Trim Rd. and the parks has enabled the city to advance construction by 3 years. Park 18-B is expected to be the largest active park (10 acres) to be built on the east side of Trim Road. What a treat for the 25,00 home owners currently living in the area!      

To read more details surrounding the City of Ottawa 2010 budget follow this link: http://www.ottawa.ca/city_hall/budget/budget_2010/index_en.html  

Stay connected with our blog—stay connected with your community.  

Yes, let the best Realtor win.  I have been one for 25 years and I can’t tell you how many times I have heard from a grateful client, “You could never pay me enough to do what you do.  The evenings, weekends, overhead, no salary, no pension must be a killer”.  Well truth is, the going may be more than tough for the average agent who sells less than 6 homes a year.  I have always been committed to providing an above average service at a fair price which my clients find to be excellent value for a positive end result… so business is very good.  That having been said, I would love to see my industry drop the “bumbling part timers” who are giving us all a bad wrap.  Giving access to our MLS is a travesty of grave proportion that will only serve to prove how a lawyer’s role is grossly being overstated.  Would you go to a mechanic for open heart surgery?  I think not.  Conversely, why would you tell your Endo that you didn’t intend to compensate him fairly for your root canal and you’d rather skip the freezing needle which as we all know is a necessary evil? 

Full time Realtors are professionals who deserve a great deal of respect for their dedication and commitment to excellence often working long into the wee hours for deals that don’t fly because the public lies and circumvents even a written agreement for a greedy buck.  Make no mistake the rules have always been skewed in favour of the pedestrian who is all-too-often rewarded for such misbehaviour.  Not one to trust Big Brother, I firmly believe that If the Competition Bureau has their way, they will be taking a perfectly sound institution which is home ownership and throwing it to the wolves US style.  I feel sorry for the appraisers who will be hard pressed to establish market value as the adverse affects on a family’s (or worse Widow’s) largest investment will no longer hold a pride of ownership but a bitter after taste of a negotiation gone sour.  To further make my point, there are a million things that can go wrong in a real estate transaction, using a Full-time Realtor is your best insurance.  Even if no one is perfect, we are bonded for a reason.

Your Real Estate Professional,

Mary Caird and Dan Salhany

Yes, let the best Realtor win.  I have been one for 25 years and I can’t tell you how many times I have heard from a grateful client, “You could never pay me enough to do what you do.  The evenings, weekends, overhead, no salary, no pension must be a killer”.  Well truth is, the going may be more than tough for the average agent who sells less than 6 homes a year.  I have always been committed to providing an above average service at a fair price which my clients find to be excellent value for a positive end result… so business is very good.  That having been said, I would love to see my industry drop the “bumbling part timers” who are giving us all a bad wrap.  Giving access to our MLS is a travesty of grave proportion that will only serve to prove how a lawyer’s role is grossly being overstated.  Would you go to a mechanic for open heart surgery?  I think not.  Conversely, why would you tell your Endo that you didn’t intend to compensate him fairly for your root canal and you’d rather skip the freezing needle which as we all know is a necessary evil? 

Full time Realtors are professionals who deserve a great deal of respect for their dedication and commitment to excellence often working long into the wee hours for deals that don’t fly because the public lies and circumvents even a written agreement for a greedy buck.  Make no mistake the rules have always been skewed in favour of the pedestrian who is all-too-often rewarded for such misbehaviour.  Not one to trust Big Brother, I firmly believe that If the Competition Bureau has their way, they will be taking a perfectly sound institution which is home ownership and throwing it to the wolves US style.  I feel sorry for the appraisers who will be hard pressed to establish market value as the adverse affects on a family’s (or worse Widow’s) largest investment will no longer hold a pride of ownership but a bitter after taste of a negotiation gone sour.  To further make my point, there are a million things that can go wrong in a real estate transaction, using a Full-time Realtor is your best insurance.  Even if no one is perfect, we are bonded for a reason.

Your Real Estate Professional,

Mary Caird and Dan Salhany

MyOttawaRealEstate.com are Keeping you informed on what’s happening in the Canadian Real Estate Market. Look forward to monthly videos and updates that will keep you on the cutting edge of the real estate world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NP7D8nKFeI

Ontario Family Day is one of the most recent additions to our calendars and is certainly a holiday to look forward to! Family Day was established to celebrate the importance of not only your immediate family, but to celebrate the community you live in as part of your extended family. This is a day where neighbours can come together, join in some fun winter activities, and embrace all that the city has to offer. Lucky for Orleans, local fun is always abundant and Ontario Family Day is no exception! 

While planning your long weekend activities save some time on Monday, February 15^th for you and your family to join local MPP, Phil McNeely, for a community skate at the Ray Friel Centre! Come skating from 1 to 3pm and when you come off the ice warm up with some hot chocolate and cookies on the house! Yummy!

For more information call 613-834-8679 

Feb 15^th, 20101 – 3 pm @ the Ray Friel Centre: 1585 10^th Line Rd.

The Promenade, dubbed “masterpiece living,” is new to the neighborhood and wants to invite you to join them this Thursday, February 11^th, at their open house. Enjoy the entertainment and complimentary refreshments while you tour their new establishment.  

Tours will be available from 2 – 6pm and will showcase some of The Promenade’s elegant senior suites, appealing retirement residences and modern condos. If you would like to be added to the guest list, call 613-451-1414. 

The Promenade is located on 110 Rossignol Cres., near the serene Petrie Island, at 10^th Line and the North Service Rd.

What better way to celebrate a holiday dedicated to love than by sharing a little love with those who are less fortunate? Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) plans to do just that and wants to invite the Orleans community to join them.  On February 12^th, ICSS is hosting a dinner and dance at the Orleans Legion to help raise funds for victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster.  

Doors are open from 5pm—10pm. Broadway Bar and Grill will be cooking a delicious dinner for the event, entertainment will get your dancing shoes tapping and a silent auction will be part of the evening’s festivities!  

Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple. Cash bar inside. 

ICSS is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to supporting our diverse culture with cost effective community based programs and services. Come be a part of a good cause and enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and some Valentine’s Day love! 

Orleans Legion: 800 Taylor Creek Drive. 

Keep an eye on our blog for more upcoming events in Orleans and fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

The best way to get to know your community is to get involved with it! Orleans is host to many friendly clubs, foundations, and associations that you can become an active member of at any time. Here is a list of some our local organizations: Orleans Photo Club Are you a photography enthusiast? If your motto is “a picture‘s worth a thousand words,” then you will find like minded individuals at the Orleans Photo Club! The club is a group of friendly East end photographers of all styles and levels that get together to improve their skills and participate in challenges, workshops, and community events.  Meetings are held the second Saturday of every month from 9:30am to Noon at The Bob MacQuarrie Complex.  The Bob MacQuarrie Complex: 1490 Youville Drive Check out their website for details: http://orleansphotoclub.ca      Gloucester Handicaps Association Join in games, inexpensive outings, and socializing every Monday morning at Bob McQuarrie Recreational Centre. Contact Martha if interested: 613-837-8974 McQuarrie Recreational Centre: 1490 Youville Drive. A’Chord East Do you play a stringed instrument and have aspirations to perform in front of an audience? Then A’Chord East wants to invite you to join their amateur musical group! The group is made up of primarily stringed instruments and plays a wide repertoire of Celtic music and some classical and folk music. A’Chord East volunteers a number of public performances during the year and their number one rule is to have fun! Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 9:45 – 11:45am at Queenswood Villa. There are no tryouts but potential players should be able to read sheet music. Contact Donna Grimard if interested: 613-830-1958. Queenswood Villa: 370 Kennedy Lane.  The Bytown Beat Warm up your vocal chords and come sing with the acapella (barbershop style) women’s choir!  Rehearsals are every Monday night at 7pm at the Orleans United Church. Orleans United Church: 1111 Orleans Blvd. Canadian Federation of University Women’s Orleans BranchIf you believe in social justice, human rights, quality education, peace and the environment and are interested in actively helping with these endeavors, then meet with the Canadian Federation of University Women on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm.  Contact Judith Holtzhauer with any questions: 613-824-1321.Meetings are held at Orleans Public Library: 1705 Orleans Blvd.

I’ve just sold a Resale - condo-townhouse property at 18 Baton Ct in KANATA. Come and visit my site to see other properties in that area. If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please Contact Me.

I’ve just sold a Resale - condo-townhouse property at 606 120 Grant Carmen Dr in OTTAWA. Come and visit my site to see other properties in that area. If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please Contact Me.

I’ve just sold a Resale - single family property at 1424 Forest Valley Dr in ORLEANS. Come and visit my site to see other properties in that area. If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please Contact Me.

I’ve just sold a Resale - single family property at 3500 Wyman Cr in OTTAWA. Come and visit my site to see other properties in that area. If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please Contact Me.

Looking to donate money this week-end to a great cause? Human Concern International invites you to a Fundraising Dinner for Haiti Earthquake Relief this Feb. 6th in Ottawa.

Please help those who are in a desperate need!!! Ticket price is $25 and includes Dinner.

Check out details at  http://www.ottawakiosk.com/events/fundraising-dinner.html

On February 07, 2010 at 14:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 2082 Sunland Dr. in ORLEANS. If you are looking for a property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this property, check out my site at http:\www.newottawarealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Are your toddlers ready to sing their ABC’s? 

If your child will be four or five years old by December 31, 2010 then they are ready to start Kindergarten in September 2010. Kindergarten registration for all Ottawa-Carleton district schools runs from February 1 – 5, 2010.

Registration is quick and simple. Visit your local school to register and be sure to have these three important documents with you:

1)      Your child’s proof of age

2)       Ontario health card

3)      Immunization record

To use a “School Locator” to find out what school your child will be attending, or for further information on different educational programs visit: www.ocdsb.ca or call 613-721-1820.

www.MyOttawaRealEstate.com team leaders Dan Salhany and Mary Caird are proud to announce that they, along with their associates at Keller Williams Ottawa have met the target goal of raising a minimum of $10,000 in Ten Days for the Haiti Relief Fund. We will continue in whatever way we can to aid this Nation in need.

On February 5th Winterlude in Ottawa will open and the events will finally start.  It is so nice to know that even with the freezing cold temperatures outside these days that we will still see people in our beautiful city out enjoying themselves.  If you are new to the city and you are wondering well “what is Winterlude”?  Winterlude is a unique winter celebration, because hey, if we live in this city during the winter months, then we better learn to embraces it!  Winterlude events happen on the Rideau Canal Skateway and at various other locations within Ottawa and Hull. It is more than a festival, it’s a celebration of Canada’s distinctive northern identity.  Check out the link below for more details, dates and times.  If you are new to the area and are looking to purchase a home, we would love to sit down with you and review your options, please don’t hesitate to call upon us (no cost/nobligation) @ #613-850-2020

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16298-22877&lang=1

After blazing through the worst of the recession, Canadian Real Estate is poised to remain a strong Seller’s market in the first half of 2010.  According to the Bank of Canada: “A hot housing market is part of the natural flow of economic recovery.”  We have emergency low interest rates that are stimulating demand and encouraging Buyers back into the market.  What exactly does this mean for homeowners?  With the seasonal low inventory of homes for sale, paired with an increase in Buyer demand, it sets up an equation that equals time to make a move!  With competition among Buyers, Sellers receive multiple offers and home prices appreciate significantly.  Numbers will say it all, in the last quarter of 2009 the average sale price of residential properties in the Ottawa area was $330,471.  This was an increase of 12.8% over Decemeber 2008, and the average sale price of standard condominiums rose 17.9% to $246,062.  Why not make a move while the market is on your side!

Please feel free to get in touch with our Team anytime at info@myottawarealestate.com to review your options.

Realtors Dan Salhany and Mary Caird are proud to be associated with Keller Williams Ottawa Realty (KWO). Last week a challenge was put out to the 270 KWO Realtors to raise $10,000 in Ten Days for the Haiti Relief Fund. In only a few days the team at MyOttawaRealEstate.com along with our fellow KWO Realtors have raised over $6000.00 for Haiti and climbing quickly.

We are proud to say that I Dan Salhany and Mary Caird have achieved the status of the #1 partnership at Keller Williams Ottawa Realty! Our unmatched expertise can give you a competitive edge when it comes to properly pricing and staging your home. We are also proud to say that Keller Williams Ottawa Realty are Ranked the Top Real Estate Franchise in North America now for two years in a row!  We are recognized for selling homes faster and closer to the Original asking prices than any other Real Estate companies in Ottawa.What a great job we have done Keller Williams Ottawa Realty and great job to our Team at www.MyOttawaRealEstate.com!

Our Team at www.MyOttawaRealEstate.com have BUYER’S looking for Luxury Homes on Wyman Cresent in Ottawa and on Kesler Avenue in Ottawa.  If you are looking to SELL your Luxury Home or know of someone who is, please contact our Team at info@myottawarealestate.com or give us a call at 613-850-2020.

Our Team at www.MyOttawaRealEstate.com are still going strong with contributing an article for our local Orleans Market Place Newsletter.  Click on the link below and you will be able to look through the Newsletter for the month of January.  This is our community newletter which we know every month has some really great articles in there for everyone. 

http://www.marketplacenewsletter.com/orleans.pdf

MyOttawaRealEstate.com are Keeping you informed on what’s happening in the Canadian Real Estate Market. Look forward to monthly videos and updates that will keep you on the cutting edge of the real estate world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSw40ycW9SE

MLS# 744394

2082 Sunland Dr., Orleans, ON

Reduced to $294,500!

Spectacular all brick 5 +1 bedroom, 4 bathroom family home in Hunt Clubs exclusive neighbourhood, Richlin Estates.  This home features approximately 3500 square feet of living space! Stunning hardwood on main and second levels, three gas fireplaces, convenient laundry room on main level, and four skylights providing an abundance of natural light to shine in. Updated custom gourmet kitchen with island features beautiful granite counters, and stainless appliances.  The large master bedroom has a very spacious 5 piece en-suite, and all bathrooms are updated with new granite. The finished basement offers two large recreation rooms, a sixth bedroom, convenient 3 piece bathroom and plenty of storage space. This Premium lot also backs onto the private NCC woodland area.

http://www.Obeo.com/575941