The first 40 individuals who register and attend will receive a snack bag at the event! 

When

      Saturday, June 10 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Where

      Exhibition Park (81 London Rd W, Guelph, ON N1H 2B8)

      - South end of the park nearest the corner of Exhibition and London Rd. 

Costs

      OASW Members: $5 deposit
      Non-Members: $5 fee for service  

To ensure engagement among members, we kindly ask for a $5 deposit. Following your confirmed attendance of the event, members will be refunded. A $5.00 fee for service is applicable to non-members. 

Event Description

Join fellow social workers in OASW Guelph & Area for a picnic and book exchange at Exhibition Park! Bring a picnic blanket or chair, and the therapy, psychology or other books you would like to exchange or drop-off. This event will provide an opportunity to network and connect with fellow social workers while browsing books to add to your collection and enjoying a light snack!

Attendees will be entered into the door prize draw!

Please ensure that you remain up-to-date on public health guidelines and to follow direct guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and your local public health authority.

As outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health, proof of vaccination requirements have been lifted as of March 1st, 2022. However, businesses and organizations may choose to require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and personal identification. Face covering requirements and passive screening of patrons remain in place where applicable.

We highly encourage all members to continue to practice public health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to remain up to date on latest developments of provincial health measures.

Waitlist Instructions

Once the event is full, you may register for the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist, you will only be contacted if a spot opens up.

Health and Safety

Participants should remain up-to-date on information from government and public health authorities regarding attending in-person events outside. Public Health Ontario prevention and management measures include:

• Clean your hands often
• Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth
• Cover your cough
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
• Wear a mask or face covering that completely covers the nose and mouth
• Avoid close contact with someone who is sick
• Practice physical distancing:
  • limit activities outside of the home
  • when outside of the home, stay at least 2 meters (6 feet) away from other people whenever possible

Any participants showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are recommended to remain home. For more information, please follow the direct guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and your local public health authority.

*Please RSVP to ensure you are updated about the status of the event. Further, if you have registered and are unable to make it, please let us know.*

NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:

OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.