Newsletter May – December 2007
2007 in Review
What another fantastic year for Ottawa Frontrunners! A big round of applause to everyone.
This combined summer, fall, and winter issue is a photo-retrospective of the club's activities in 2007.
In mid-April, the club participated once again in the Lesbian and Gay Expo organized by Capital Xtra. The Expo is just one of the venue where we showcase our club to the wider gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. It is also an opportunity for us to build contacts with other LGBTQ groups.
In late May, members ran in the National Capital Marathon Race Weekend. Many of the members posted personal bests during the 5 km, 10 km, half-marathon, and marathon events, and we celebrated afterwards with our annual post-race barbeque.
In mid-August, we enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon and evening at Roger and Jacques’s place for a mid-summer barbeque. Roger et Jacques — Merci pour la générosité!
In late August, members ran in the Ottawa Pride Parade and staffed a table at festival plaza. We saw a lot of traffic pass by our table, which resulted in several new members joining the club. A special thanks to Péter for all of his hard work in organizing the club for this event.
In late September, members ran in the CIBC Run for the Cure, and individual members raised funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
In late October, members ran in the Rattle Me Bones. We had more members participating this year … maybe it was because of the warm chilli and the hot chocolate that was served after the run that drew us out! Although the temperature was chilly, as winter was just around the corner, we had a few brave souls running in shorts!
In early December, members celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with the Santa Shuffle. The tolling of our bells paved the way, while we struggled with the pompoms at the tips of our Santa hats!
I think I can safely say that all our members had a great year! Enjoy the look back at our achievements!
In this issue
- Lesbian and Gay Expo
- National Capital Marathon Race Weekend
- Mid-summer Barbeque
- Ottawa Pride Parade and Festival
- CIBC Run for the Cure
- Rattle Me Bones
- Santa Shuffle
- Community Information
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