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Wednesday, April 4, 2012 (5-8pm)
Onsite Hosted by: Brian MacGregor of Browns Cleaners
Classification: Dry Cleaning & Laundry
The location of this onsite is 270 City Centre Ave.
Brian invites members to arrive at 4pm to take a tour and see the machines in operation (his staff leaves at 5).
If you have not yet signed up for this onsite please contact Jennifer to do so.
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| Post Event - Summary | Jubilee Fine Jewellers
Classification: Jeweller
At last week's luncheon, Mike Charania told us a little about the history of Jubilee Fine Jewellers and also how Diamonds are created.
The store was named for a South African diamond of exceptional whiteness and clarity, called the "Jubilee".
Jubilee Jewellers was started in the African country of Uganda. Eventually all 5 Charania brothers came to work in the successful family business. In the fall of 1972 due to political problems in Uganda, Mike and his family immigrated to Canada as refugees. The five brothers then had to split up, all entering from different countries. The brother that immigrated to Ottawa became a watch maker. He then got his other brothers to get back into that field. Back then, Mike was in Switzerland. In 1973, in a small, half storefront on Bank St. the family business of Julbilee Fine Jewellers began again. Since that time Jubilee has grown into one of the premium jewellers in Ottawa. They currently have 4 stores located in the major malls of the city: St. Laurent, Rideau Centre, Bayshore and Carlingwood. Although all of Mike's brothers have now retired from the family business it is still thriving as the next generations become involved.
Mike had the opportunity to travel to Yellowknife and visit the mine where Canadian diamonds are mined as well as see the process of making them. Mike explained to us that each Canadian Diamond must have a laser engraved serial number on it to prove that they are real Canadian Diamonds. Of the Diamonds mined in Canada 97% stay in the country and 3% are exported to other countries.
This year, Jubilee Fine Jewellers will celebrate their 60th year in business. Also this year, the Queen of England will be celebrating 60 years on the throne. The same Queen who visited Uganda in 1952 on her way to Australia.
Jubilee Fine Jewellers takes pride in all that they do. Many of their dedicated staff have been employed with Jubilee for over 20 years and enjoy delivering quality service to their customers. Some of these services include repairs, appraisals, gemprints, warrantees and insurance replacements.
For more information about Jubilee Fine Jewellers and/or their products or services visit them online at www.jubilee.ca. To find out more about their 60th anniversary sales or to find that perfect gift contact Mike at (613)747-1797 or stop by one of their 4 locations.
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| Upcoming Craft Talks - Mark Your Calendar! | |
Luncheon at the Rideau Tennis Club
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Thursday, April 12, 2012 - with Thank Yous
Craft Talk Speaker: Lesley Sullivan of Home Instead Senior Care
Classification: Home Health Care
Menu: Tomato and Vegetable Soup, Baked Cilantro Salmon and Lemon Meringue Pie
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Thursday, April 26, 2012 - with Thank Yous
Craft Talk Speaker: Thom Bourne of Nutri-Lawn Ottawa
Classification: Lawn Care & Irrigation Systems
Menu: Seasonal Mixed Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette, Chicken Wellington and Black Forest Cake
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Thursday, May 3, 2012 - with Thank Yous
Craft Talk Speaker: This Could Be You!
Contact Stephen Simcox if you are interested in booking this spot.
Menu: To Be Determined
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Interested in doing a craft talk? Contact Jennifer or Stephen Simcox to arrange a date.
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| Upcoming Onsites - Mark Your Calendar! | |
Thursday, April 19, 2012 (11:30am-1:30pm)
Onsite Hosted by: Mike Kolberg of Royal Moving & Storage
Classification: Moving Services
This onsite is being held at their Walkley Road location.
2370 Walkley Road.
Please note: The signage on the outside of the building reads
All Continents NOT Royal Moving
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (5-8pm)
Onsite Hosted by: Eric & Blair Armstrong of Armstrong and Richardson Ltd.
Classification: Footwear & Accessories
The location of this onsite is the Kanata Signature Centre store.
499 Terry Fox Dr.
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Members are encouraged to bring along guests, potential members or clients to our weekly luncheons at the Rideau Tennis Club. There is no cost to the member for any potential member attending an OXA luncheon for the FIRST time.
Guests MUST be registered with the Executive Coordinator in advance of the meeting to ensure that we are prepared to properly greet them, feed them and also to ensure that there are no potential conflicts with current members. Please notify Jennifer by email info@oxa.org or by telephone (613)749-5975 ext. 203, no later than end of day the Monday prior to the weekly luncheon. |
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Thursday, June 21:
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, July 18:
President's Summer Social
Thursday, August 23:
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