OSPN AGM and Membership Information As you may know, OSPN was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the spring of 2025. Our first Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sat, Sep 19, at the Good Companions. The time will be announced shortly.Membership will be...
News from the Board of Directors The members of the Board of Directors are writing to inform you that George Hartsgrove has resigned from his position of President of the Board of Ottawa Senior Pride Network. He will, however, remain on the Board, where he will lend...
Inspired by the February 14th Brunch at TGC What a tremendous and welcoming morning it was for Ottawa Senior Pride Network supporters at The Good Companions on Pink Triangle Day! The fabulous brunch brought everyone together in celebration, filling the room with laughter, connection, and a...
A STATEMENT FROM OSPN REGARDING THE TUMBLER RIDGE TRAGEDY On behalf of the Ottawa Senior Pride Network, we extend our heartfelt condolences and our deepest support to the people of the small town of Tumbler Ridge, BC. As parents and grandparents, we share in the grief...
2025 End of Year Message Celebrating Progress and Community Impact As 2025 draws to a close, the Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN) is proud to reflect on a year filled with remarkable accomplishments and milestones that have strengthened our community and advanced the well-being of LGBTQ2+ seniors...
Queer Elders Talking We Want to Hear Your Queer Life Story Thank you for your interest in Queer Elders Talking. With support from Ottawa Senior Pride Network, we’re recording short, edited video interviews to document 2SLGBTQ+ histories in Ottawa for education and community use. We’re especially interested in...
Re-imagine the good companions: A Brainstorming event Let us hear your feedback! Join fellow members, past and present, share your ideas on everything from programs, to services, day trips, lunch menus and more. Bring your voice, creativity and share with us your wish list items as we...
Statement from the Board on Pride 2025 1. The OSPN was disappointed that the actions of a few, disrupted Pride for all. 2. Pride, from its beginning, was ONLY about celebrating queer expression, our freedoms, which we continue to fight for, and the battles we’ve won. 3. Many...
University of Calgary: Mental Health Research Study We are currently looking for individuals who self identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced a mental health crisis at any point during their lives. Participants will receive a $30 gift card.Requirementscommunity members who self identify as LGBTQ+located in Canada...
Meet our new Program Coordinator I am delighted to share that Sarah Rea will be joining us as our new 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator for Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN) and The Good Companions, effective Tuesday, July 2. Sarah brings with her over 20 years of experience in...