Community Associations Communautaires

The Vars Community Association (VCA) is a not-for-profit incorporated entity to serve and represents the interests of the community. It partners with governments, local organizations and companies to support community programs and its rural social/economic development.

Board Members :

Executive Members are elected every year at the annual general meeting (AGM).

• Lindsay Cholette (President)

• Chris Nooyen (Vice-President)

• Gary Laroque (Treasurer)

• Danielle Vendette (Secretary)

• Ivan Tanner (Director)

• Wayne Redsell (Director)

• Serge Potvin (Director)

• Corey Cholette (Director)

• Patrick Jobin (Webmaster)

MEETINGS / RENCONTRES

The VCA keeps minutes of its meetings which are available for viewing. Minutes prior to 2018 are archived and available on request.

Vars Optimist Club

The Vars Optimist Club is a key partner of the Vars Community Association and together, we work for the well-being of our community. This section will provide information pertaining to the Vars Optimist Club. To join the team of the Vars Optimist Club, please contact;   varsoptimiste@gmail.com. Meetings are held monthly at the St-Guillaume church hall. All are welcome.

Cumberland Township Pionieers

Your community social group (55+) meets 1st Tuesday, every month.

Bearbrook Community Centre, 8720 Russell Ra, Vars, ON

• Cards/games start at 10:30: Complete hot catered meal at noon for $17

• Entertainment/speaker/bingo etc. after the meal; Membership is S5 for the year

• Contact Christine at 613-835-3397 (cell) or email totalfootspa@xploret.ca

Ottawa Library Cumberland Branch

CJRO 107.7 FM

CJRO Radio is abilingual community non-profit FM radio station that promotes local and regional events, provides important information and news to residents and the public in south-east rural Ottawa and the Russell Municipality. 

https://www.cjroradio.com/