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Message from the CBBCA Sandhills Project Co-chairs In our growing city, the The CBBCA represents demand for new the largest population in community centres and West Carleton. The new space significantly volunteers of the exceeds the city’s fiscal association manage and capacity. While there are maintain the 11,000 many worthy projects, square foot community occasionally we receive centre, including a branch of the Ottawa proposals which are Public Library, the Rural more than worthy: they Root Theatre Company, are compelling, and they 25 km of ski trails, programs, services and are urgent. athletics for all ages, from youth employment to Such a case was presented to staff in March of seniors ride sharing. 2012. The Community Centre was visited by West The Sandhills proposal described an efficient, Carleton residents over 50,000 times in 2011. In community-managed community centre that is 2012 and 2013 visitors have increased operating at capacity, a successful library significantly. Between September and June the experiencing overcrowding and accessibility centre is open every day delivering over 100 issues, seniors leaving their lifelong home to be hours of activities each week, excluding sports. closer to services, and a serious gap in As we continue to fill our last remaining off-peak programming for the child, youth, and teen hours utilization continues to climb. populations. This proposal was reviewed by city staff who recognized the urgency and prioritized There are many elements to our $750,000 the project for construction. Sandhills fundraising drive, including concerts, silent auctions, dinners, golf tournaments, a The project is a financial partnership among walkathon etc.. As part of our collaboration with the City of Ottawa’s Parks, Recreation & the City donations will receive tax receipts and Cultural Services Department, the Ottawa we are able to claim trade and construction in- Public Library Board, and the community, led by kind contributions. the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Association. The project has the overwhelming support of the community but our financial challenge is substantial. Our success depends on the This project and those who contribute to it will generosity of the major donors in our area. On leave an indelible and historic mark on the behalf of our community, thank you so much for community. Please give generously. your consideration. Eli El-Chantiry, Councillor – Ward 5 Ian Glen, President City of Ottawa CBBCA 613-580-2475 613-832-1225 Eli.El-Chantiry@ottawa.ca ianfg@yahoo.com

INTRODUCTION TO THE CBBCA CENTRE Our Community Centre 1 The Heart of Our Community 2 Building on Our History 3 A Space for Everyone 4 Creating a Thriving Community 5 A Great Place to Spend Time 6 THE CENTRE: EXPANSION AT A GLANCE 7 A BLUE PRINT FOR COMMUNITY LIVING NEW Main Floor 8 Featured Service: Library 9 Featured Space: Outreach/Clinical 10 NEW Second Floor 11 Feature Facility: Kitchen 12 Featured Program: Fitness 13 ALL AROUND US 14 SANDHILLS GOAL 15 SANDHILLS PROJECT BUDGET 16 SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES Building Naming Sponsorship Opportunity 17 Rooms 18 Facilities 19 Programs & Events 20 Sandhills Recognition Program 21 Community Leaders Needed 22 23 CONTACT INFORMATION

OUR COMMUNITY CENTRE In 1978 the 7,800 sq ft centre opened behind the existing hall. Population Population 800 800 For many years the centre served everyone and as our population grew so did it. Long time residents will tell you the Community Centre, and the Casino before it, is where our community lived. In 1992 an additional 2,700 sq ft is built. (the multi-purpose room and stage) Population 1,500 pg 1 ¡ ¡

The existing Constance Bay Community Centre has been at the heart of our community for more than 30 years. At 11,000 square feet It serves the 5,000 people in our communities: hosting events, carnivals, dinners & dances and as a home to fitness programs, sports, clubs, groups and more. ¡ It includes a branch of the Ottawa Public Library, as well as the Rural Root Theatre Company. ¡ Members also enjoy the 25kms of ski trails in the surrounding forest. ¡ pg 2 ¡ ¡

BUILDING ON OUR HISTORY The community centre was built to serve the township of Torbolton and it has done a remarkable job. But for the past several years, it’s been operating at capacity. Since reaching it’s peak-time capacity in 2003 the number of people the centre isn’t serving has continued to grow; by 2011 only 26% felt the facilities were adequate:  70% of seniors said they needed a place and only 30% thought we offered enough programs  77% of parents said youth needed a place and only 18% thought we offered enough programs  58% wanted a fitness centre  90% said the Library was important and 2/3 said it needed to expand. With nearly 3/4 of the population’s needs not being met, and with rapidly growing young family and senior populations the time for the centre to catch up is over-due. CBBCA ¡Community ¡Centre ¡Facts 1,040 ¡ ¡ Number ¡of ¡users ¡per ¡year (excluding ¡Library, ¡events, ¡ playground, ¡skate ¡park) ¡ 43,000 ¡ ¡ Number ¡of ¡visits ¡per ¡year (excluding ¡Library, ¡playground, ¡ skate ¡park) ¡ Number ¡of ¡programs 18 7 ¡ ¡ Number ¡of ¡athleBc ¡leagues (numerous ¡age ¡groups ¡and ¡teams ¡ in ¡each ¡league) Special ¡event: ¡carnivals, ¡dinners, ¡etc. 49 Number ¡of ¡hours ¡of ¡programming ¡each ¡week 105 Number ¡of ¡CBBCA ¡volunteers 310 pg 3 ¡ ¡

A SPACE FOR EVERYONE The library is overcrowded and faces accessibility issues; there’s a serious gap in programming for the child, youth and teen populations; and our seniors’ services aren’t meeting the needs of local residents. In short, there’s more demand than we can keep up with. That’s where Project Sandhills comes in. The new leisure centre will continue to serve our thriving region, and build on popular programs, like theatre, tae kwon do and playgroup. It will also give us the space to provide a range of exciting new programs for people of all ages, such as cooking & art classes, seminars for seniors and gymnastics for children. Project Sandhills will allow us to grow to fulfill our community’s needs, while continuing to offer each member the same high-quality experience we’ve been delivering since 1978 . pg 4 ¡ ¡

CREATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY Project Sandhills is vital to the future of our community. Its new programs and services will directly benefit people of all ages, offering them a safe, enjoyable place to relax, exercise, learn and socialize. More than that, Project Sandhills will provide a nurturing, stimulating environment in which youth can take part in constructive pastimes and seniors can participate in rewarding activities. The result? A healthy, productive, engaged population across all ages. pg 5 ¡ ¡

A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND TIME Here’ Here’s what you have to look for s what you have to look forward to at the new ward to at the new leisure centre leisure centre • An additional 6,000 square feet of space • An upgraded library, moved to the front of the leisure centre, which will be three times as big as the current library, not to mention brighter, safer, and more peaceful and accessible • A more welcoming main-floor entrance and lobby, and an expanded foyer on the second floor, offering excellent venues for wedding receptions, holiday parties and other events • A fitness centre featuring equipment and programs that make it easy to stay healthy and active year-round • A drop-in area where people of all ages can hold club meetings, catch up on homework, visit with friends or enjoy a coffee • The space and opportunity to improve the visibility of local organizations, including Ottawa Public Health, West Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) and other essential service providers • Expanded child and teen programming • Cooking programs and other activities for people of all ages • Several multi-purpose rooms and a new, fully functional kitchen; and • A Nurse Practitioner clinic offering local follow-ups, assessments, referrals, homecare and prescriptions. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DO IT Pg 6 ¡ ¡

The $1.9 million Sandhills The $1.9 million Sandhills expansion campaign will expansion campaign will transfor transform the facility in order m the facility in order to accommodate growing to accommodate growing programs and ser programs and services. vices. pg 7 ¡ ¡