Informal gathering

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov (former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Ambassador to the United States) will visit Ottawa at the beginning of next week. He would be happy to meet with and talk to local Estonians.

For this occasion, we have reserved tables on Monday, April 8 at 17:00 at

The Lieutenant´s Pump, 361 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M9.

Everyone is welcome.

Memorable Jõulupuu 2023

Another successful Christmas gathering bringing Estonian families together. A very good turnout and a record number of youngsters performing for Jõuluvana. Good food, good company enjoyed by all.

Some kitchen helpers

Verivorst, wieners, sauerkraut, salads and much much more

Over 60 happy and well fed attendees

Waiting for Jõuluvana….

Singalong with Margit

Finally our special guest with helper Elf Ruth

Christmas gathering update

The time has changed for the Christmas church service and OES Christmas party. Church will now start at 3:00 pm, instead of 4:00 pm, and the meal will begin at 5:00 pm. If you have not signed up yet and would like to come, it is not too late to do so. Please register with Jaan Ranne at ranne.jaan78@gmail.com

Please remember that the evening is potluck and bring a side dish, either salty or sweet.

Jan Järvlepp

Ottawa’s own Finnish/Estonia cellist and composer, Jan Järvlepp has just released SONIX+ a collection of new works that stand as some of his most creative and defiant. To listen click here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWQwxsSVBhw

Christmas Church Service

The Ottawa Finnish Church Service is being held Sunday, Dec. 10th at 3pm, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks St.

The Service will be led by the Finnish pastor from Montreal, and will be bilingual in Finnish and English.

The service includes songs by the Ottawa Finnish Singers, led by Margit Viia-Maiste. Also, Jan Järvlepp will be performing for the last time at the Church.

Please NOTE that you need to use the rear entrance to the church, which is at the north west corner of Bay and Queen, where there is a large parking lot.

Easiest is to drive north via Bronson Ave. to its end , continue right on Queen St. for a short block and then turn left into the parking lot.

 After the service there is a lovely coffee table including a very fine lottery.

Latvian Christmas Sale

Christmas Gathering

You are invited to the OES Christmas Party. OES will supply the sausages, sauerkraut and drinks.

Please let Jaan know if you are coming and if you have any children wanting gifts from Jõuluvana. Children’s name and age are needed to register. Jaan’s email is  ranne.jaan78@gmail.com

Holiday products for Ottawa

Estonian Christmas food from Double Attitude Apple Orchard will be available in Ottawa. Use this link to order: https://doubleattitude.square.site/s/shop

Holiday products from MES

The Montreal Estonian Society is offering a selection of delicious Estonian holiday products for purchase.

** Verivorstid:** $13 per pound
** Black Bread:** $10 per loaf (fresh and frozen, limited quantities)
** Piparkoogitainas:** $15 per 1lb (limited quantities)
** Marinated Pumpkin:** $8 per jar
** Organic Apple Juice:** $6 per bottle

To see more details and order online https://montreal-estonian-society.square.site/ or

contact Grete Mugu grete.mugu@gmail.com or (514)-294-5109.

Deadline to place your order is Tuesday, November 14th.

Verivorsti and products pickup is Saturday, November 18th. You can collect verivorstid, ordered products and pay your MES membership, on location. The pickup time is from 15:00 to 16:00 at the Estonian church – 4345 Marcil Ave. Montreal.

Additional Pickup Location on the West Island (Sunday, November 19th):**
In addition to the Saturday pickup , we’re excited to offer an additional pickup location on the West Island on Sunday, November 19th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please indicate the pickup location when ordering. The address is as follows:
West Island – 178 Andover, Beaconsfield (Leetmaa) Contact: 514-266-9163. 

Ottawa Black Ribbon Day 2023 participants