June 6th, 15th, 20th, 29th, 2021
WEEKLY VIRTUAL HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES
With Dr. Jennifer Purdy
Hosted by VegOttawa Association
Every week in June, VegOttawa Association will be hosting one of a four-week series about health issues and the benefits of a plant-based diet presented by Dr. Jennifer Purdy.
Each seminar will feature a 30-minute presentation and a 30-minute Q&A.
Potential Links Between Chronic Pain & Diet – Sunday, June 6 (10 – 11 AM EDT)
“Healthy” Fats and the Plant-Based Diet – Tuesday, June 15 (7 – 8 PM EDT)
Cardiovascular Health and Diet – Sunday, June 20 (10 – 11 AM EDT)
Diabetes and the Plant-Based Diet – Tuesday, June 29 (7 – 8 PM EDT)
Admission is by donation. Don’t miss it! For more information and to register, click here (Eventbrite)!
May 29th, 2021
NO GYM, NO PROBLEM! | Online Event
Presented by Kyle Den Bak, Bed, SFG, PTS and Hosted by VegOttawa Association
ALL ages and fitness levels welcome!
LEARN:
– how keeping fit at home can be even more effective than going to the gym
– how to restore reflexive strength, balance, posture and healthy movement while reducing physical pain and discomfort.
MOVE:
– 40-minute presentation with audience participation: 10 mins of movement at the start, plus practising exercises throughout.
– 20 minute Q+A: ask all your plant-based nutrition, health and fitness questions!
– free .PDF handout available which will include a program you can follow at home.
What you DON’T need: tons of time, a gym membership, a large space.
What you DO need: comfortable clothing and some space to move freely.
Tickets are Now Available here
Only $5 general admission or by donation for VegOttawa Association members & PlantKind clients.
The PlantKind website is packed full of information on nutrition and fitness. Find out more here
October 10-17th, 2020
3rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL VEGAN FILM FESTIVAL | Virtual Edition!
Presented by the International Vegan Film Festival (IVFF, formerly Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival) and Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Over 25 Vegan Themed Films selected, including HOGWOOD, BUTENLAND, MEAT THE FUTURE, ON THE WILD SIDE, KINDRED CREATURES, REGAN RUSSELL:KILLED FOR COMPASSION and many more.
See the full list here.
Tickets and Passes Now Available for Purchase
VOA MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% off WITH DISCOUNT CODE!
Visit www.theivff.com for more info.
Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Saturday July 18, 2020
ONLINE SCREENING AND LIVE Q&A WITH WE ANIMALS MEDIA Jo-Anne McArthur and Kelly Guerin
Presented by the International Vegan Film Festival(IVFF) and Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
5 Short Films Produced by We Animals Media including: Gold Doesn’t Rust, Reclaim, Promises, Undercover, The Farm In My Backyard
Live Q&A with the founder and director of We Animals Media, Jo-Anne McArthur and Film Maker and Multimedia Producer, Kelly Guerin.
Visit www.theivff.com for more info.
Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Wednesday April 22, 2020 – EARTH DAY
ONLINE SCREENING OF 2019/2020 IVFF WORLD TOUR FILMS
Free access to 11 of the 12 excellent vegan themed films until June 30, 2020
Visit www.theivff.com and hit the WATCH NOW! button
Sponsored by VegOttawa Association
Tuesday March 31, 2020 @ 7PM ET (POSTPONED)
The International Vegan Film Festival (IVFF) and VegOttawa Association present,
“H.O.P.E. What You Eat Matters” as the Monthly Screening Series continues at Copper Branch Barrhaven.
Tickets are FREE! for VegOttawa members (select VegOttawa member from eventbrite options and show your card at the door).
And remember, you get 10% off all Copper Branch purchases so come early and enjoy a delicious and nutritious dinner at a discount.
Tickets are $10 for non members or $13 at the door if still available.
For more information and to secure your ticket, visit: IVFF facebook event
Monday March 9, 2020
DR. GREGER LIVE AT ALGONQUIN COMMONS THEATRE: “HOW NOT TO DIET” SPEAKING TOUR
Presented by VegOttawa Association
Dr Greger LIVE at Algonquin Commons Theatre – SUCCESS!
UPDATE: 700 seats, SOLD OUT!
Tickets are now on sale for Dr. Greger’s visit to Ottawa! Yup, that man in the picture will be speaking at Algonquin Commons Theatre on March 9th.
We kept the ticket prices low so hopefully everyone can afford to go. Tickets start at $12, and Algonquin students receive a $5 discount. This is less than half the ticket price at some venues and even less than a quarter of the ticket price at others!
We also have ticket packages that include his amazing new book, “HOW NOT TO DIET”. A ticket with the book is $38.
There will be a Q&A followed by a book signing after the talk.
Get all the details and purchase your tickets at Eventbrite.
Hope to see you there.
Don’t know much about Dr. Greger yet? Check out his amazing NutritionFacts website and huge number of helpful videos like this recent Q&A video,
