About Us

Who we are and what we do:

With the support of Queen’s University and Olde Forge Community ​Resource Centre, we are the Ottawa wing of a growing network of ​Oasis programs that support older adults in their own ​communities, also known as Naturally Occurring Retirement ​Communities (NORCs).

Oasis helps to organize in-house activities and events that ​encourage social interaction, healthy nutrition, and physical ​activity. We aim to support residents to Age-In-Place by creating ​opportunities for older adults to engage in their home community, ​learn about necessary resources, and encourage healthy living.

For Ambleside and Rosewood Residents:

Oasis membership is free and open to all Older Adults who reside ​in the Ambleside One, Ambleside Two, Ambleside Three, and ​Rosewood Apartment buildings. All activities are free unless ​otherwise explicitly stated on the monthly calendar, newsletter, ​and event-specific posters.

While only Older Adults are eligible to be members, we encourage ​residents of all ages to join in on activities that interest them! We ​host monthly All Members Meetings where members are ​encouraged to share their perspective, suggest new ideas for ​programming, and help shape their community.

For the Broader Ottawa Community:

In Ottawa, Oasis is currently only operating in and open to ​residents of Ambleside One, Ambleside Two, Ambleside Three, and ​Rosewood Apartments.

If you are interested in learning more about Oasis and how it ​operates or inquiring about setting up a Senior Supportive Living ​Program in your neighbourhood, get in touch with the Queen’s ​team.