Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc.

S'mores kits are SOLD OUT! Check back soon for more handmade creations by OCL's CreativeWorks team.

S'mores season is officially here. This convenient s'mores kit includes 2 pk/ 6 campfire starters, marshmallows, roasting stick, milk chocolate cookies and a tin ice bucket. Cost:$25. To order email: [email protected]

Go Titans Go!

OCL's 2nd Annual Baseball Day was a HUGE hit! A big thanks to the Ottawa Titans staff team for the incredible service and entertainment.

Happy birthday Tina! We hope your day is filled with laughter, love and all the things that bring you happiness. Together let's celebrate Tina by sending her birthday wishes in the comment section below 👇 We will be sure to send all the messages to her.

Wow, 35 years of service! Kim -there are no words to express our gratitude for your dedication and invaluable contributions to OCL. Your passion and leadership is a constant source of inspiration for so many of us. Please join us in congratulating Kim on this huge career milestone. Photo: Brigid (L) Kim (C) Chris (R).

Fun facts Andrew wants to share with you...
Favorite basketball team: Toronto Raptors. Favorite basketball player: Kyle Lowry. Music lover and Diet Pepsi drinker. Photo: Andrew (L) and Olivier (R).

Priyanka and Kristin -thank you for sharing this beautiful photo with us.

Kristin, Priyanka, Tasha and Christine dropped by the 2024 Tulip Festival.

Busy morning routines do not stop Rosie and mom from sharing a smile outside the day program.🙂

Last week Tina, Willis and Adam took a stroll through Hog's Back Falls.

The difficult decision has been made to cancel the 2024 OCL golf tournament. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to secure sufficient golfers and sponsorships to proceed with the event as planned. If you have any questions regarding the tournament cancellation or refund process, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Doyle at [email protected].

Do you like sunflowers? CreativeWorks is now selling original bottle cap creations handcrafted by individuals in OCL's day program. Cost: $25. Limited quantity. To order email: [email protected]

OCL's CreativeWorks sells handcrafted greeting cards for almost every occasion. All proceeds are reinvested back into our day program. Cost: $2.50/card. To order email: [email protected]

Nothing beats homemade pizza at OCL's Day Program. Ashley and Douglas are busy preparing the sauce and sautéing the veggies for a delicious lunch.

Day trips are the BEST. Over the weekend Theresa, Kelly Ann and Christine explored Montreal. First stop the OASIS immersion followed by lunch and a visit to the Centre des sciences de Montréal - Montreal Science Centre. Thanks for sharing these special moments with us.

Andrew, Tracy, Nina, Kendra and Ashley strengthen and learn new life skills together at day program.

Last week, Daryle enjoyed a trip to the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Spring is officially here 🌷 Recently, Irene dropped by the Vanier Sugar Shack for brunch, explored nature trails and sampled some fresh maple taffy. Looks delicious Irene 🙂

If you have a few minutes to spare...check this AWESOME podcast out. Ashley we are constantly blown away by your creativity and talent. A big congratulations to you ❤

The highly anticipated return of the SPEAK podcast is now here, and our latest episode is nothing short of romantic with the brilliant Ashley Hiscott!🎤



Join hosts Debbie Ratcliffe and fin as they sit down with Ashley in an interview that delves into her arts practice. Learn more about her evolution as an artist, her passion of exploring romance through her work and her deep fascination with New York City.





Listen to "Lights, Action, Art with Ashley Hiscott”: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-1-lights-action-art/



Co-hosted and produced by Debbie Ratcliffe, Rachel Gray and fin-xuan

Music and Sound by Jack Hui Litster

BEING Studio gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the





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Happy 60th birthday Christine! Today we hope you enjoy your trip to the salon, lunch and shopping. We have a feeling there might be a few stops for coffee along the way 🙂 Together let's celebrate Christine by sending her good vibes and birthday wishes in the comment section below 👇 We will be sure to send all the messages to her!

Join us in celebrating Ian’s 10 year anniversary with OCL! Ian has a fierce moral compass, unparalleled integrity, and a passion for supporting individuals in our Supported Independent Living program. We are so thankful for you Ian. Congratulations🎉

This February why not treat yourself to a refreshing sugar scrub or natural bath salt soak? Each sugar scrub or natural bath salt mini 3 pack features vanilla, lavender and citrus scents. $8/per pack. Nothing beats a handmade card to show someone you care ❤ Greeting cards are $2.50 each or 3/$7. Don't miss out on these custom goodies -place your order by Wednesday February 7th. To order email: [email protected]

We are beyond excited to see what new possibilities 2024 has in store for all of us here at OCL! Looking forward to strengthening relationships, achieving new goals and making memories together.

Tami your smile is everything. Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Eve, Sherry, Florin, Al, Bryan, Mithona and Chris hope you all enjoyed those delicious cupcakes! Yum.

OCL's CreativeWorks is selling an assortment of greeting cards 5 for $10, natural bath salt gift sets for $12 and handcrafted ornaments 5 for $10. Contact [email protected] to place your order today! All proceeds are reinvested back into our day program.

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations has made this year’s theme: “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) for, with and by persons with disabilities”. Learn more by visiting: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/disability/news/2023disabilityday

Today, we celebrate Myriam on her 10 year anniversary with OCL! Myriam (L) and Emily (R) take a moment to smile and reflect on this special milestone. Join us in congratulating Myriam on this accomplishment!