The air is crisp, the trees are changing colours, and the days are getting shorter. On Saturday, October 18th from 1pm onwards, come and enjoy the outdoors as we walk the Luskville Falls Trail, which has a beautiful view of the Capital Region. Afterwards, enjoy some rest and relaxation at Aylmer’s Koena Spa (at a reduced price), which features are variety of outdoor hot baths! To register and read FAQ, click here!
On Saturday, August 2nd, JETAA Ottawa will be once again taking a day trip to Val-David, Québec to enjoy the 1001 Pots Festival! Check out wares from a variety of different potters as well as enjoy some Japanese sweets right there in the middle of the festival’s grounds!
“Welcoming nearly a hundred Québec artisans each year and offering educational and recreational activities, 1001 Pots is more than an exhibition, it’s the biggest ceramics event in Canada! After more than thirty years at the helm of 1001 Pots, in 2021, Kinya Ishikawa passed the torch to Sacha Ghadiri and Nouchine Dardachti.
Through the exhibition of utilitarian pieces and artistic works of all genres and formats, the presence of artists in residence, the varied demonstrations as well as the musical, poetic, and theatrical performances, the event is a summer must-see in an enchanting setting.”
It is located in Val-David, roughly 2 hours from Ottawa and 70 minutes from Montréal. Admission fees to the event itself will be covered for registered alumni, but transportation space is dependent on carpooling availability. Click here for Eventbrite registration and FAQ!
The Ottawa Japanese Community Association and Cultural Centre will be once again hosting the annual Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) on Saturday, July 12th at Sandy Hill Community Centre! Come see us there to learn more about the JET Programme and to participate in a variety of Japanese games such as karuta, the chopstick challenge, and others!
Alumni senpai-tachi (and partners), join us on Sunday, June 29 to meet this year’s outgoing JETs, give them a great send off, and maybe some last-minute advice!
We’ll be enjoying the beautiful patio of the Tavern at the Gallery, located at 380 Sussex Dr. It’s in the arboretum of the National Art Gallery and the entrance is at street level, from Sussex. Party name is “Anna” or “JET Alumni Association.”
Looking forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP here.