
ODWC is a non-profit group for Ottawa, Ontario dads. It aims to help men to strengthen body, mind, and spirit & give
dads an opportunity for fun, camaraderie and friendly social interaction.
CBC Morning interview with host Robyn Bresnahan (Aired: March 7, 2022)
Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan
Monthly walking group for dads.
When Nathan Morris first became a dad, one thing he didn’t expect about fatherhood was feeling a bit lonely. We hear how those early experiences sparked Nathan to find a new way for dads to connect.
1. Next walks:
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Glebe walk: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 am. Meet at Wild Oat Bakery (819 Bank St.)
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Gloucester walk: Saturday, Nov 19, 9 am. Meet at Tim Hortons (2134 Montreal Rd.)
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2. Weekly "accountability club" Zoom calls to
help each dad achieve their unique goals (sign up by requesting to join using the email icon on this website).
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3. Monthly challenges for members to explore aspects of parenting, health, fitness, and personal growth:
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November: How do emotions affect our eating and drinking choices?
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December: Thinking back to what you've accomplished with your kids over the year
The walking club is open to all dads (including grandads -- they are dads with adult children!).
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To participate in the weekly Zoom "accountability club" calls, simply apply for free membership (use the email icon) and follow four simple rules:
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respect;
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confidentiality;
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giving all members a fair chance to speak; and
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staying on parenting, health, fitness, and personal growth-related topics.