Meetings and Events
Meetings
At monthly meetings, a speaker or special event is featured to provide ostomy-related information and/or social activities. Attendees learn from qualified professionals and there is ample time to socialize and learn from each other.
All meetings are open to individuals with ostomies; their families, friends and caregivers; medical professionals; and the general public. There is no admission charge. Free parking. Location information is posted below.
Events
Events are posted to the website and in our newsletter.
Annual Events include:
- Ostomy Health Fair – Wed Oct 16, 2024
- Providing orientation to Personal Support Workers and Allied Health Care providers on the various types of ostomies
- Pack-up for Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada) – We participate several times a year with Friends of Ostomates Worldwide Canada. We pack boxes of ostomy supply donations that are destined for people in need from countries around the world. St. Catharines is the Canadian hub for this service.
Meeting Location
Monthly general meetings are held in-person at the Grantham Lions Club (address below) and via online access using a Zoom meeting link.
The Zoom meeting link below provides online access to NOA’s general meetings, held on the third Wednesday of the following months: November 2024, and January through June 2025, starting at 7:15 PM.
We appreciate your patience as we work towards perfecting a hybrid meeting experience, combining both in-person and online participation.
Meeting ID: 895 7751 2659
Passcode: 543505
Niagara Ostomy Association – In Person Meetings are held at:
The Grantham Lions Club
732 Niagara Street (corner of Parnell Rd & Niagara St) in the smaller hall at the Parnell end of the building (use Parnell doors)
St. Catharines, ON
Third Wednesday of each month (excluding December, July & August).
Ample free parking. Wheelchair accessible.
Doors open at 7:00 pm, meeting at 7:15 pm.