Wrapping up the Surprise Community Drives!
Dear RNation, Riley Raccoon and I wanted to thank everyone who took part in our series of Community Drives this summer. When we came up with the idea back in May we could not have imagined how much fun it was going to be and how many fans of all ages we were going to meet. From jammin’ in the streets of Rockland, to a mini-air band concert in Greenboro, to crushin’ the tunes with #RNation & 67’s supporters in Stittsville and many points in between… WE HAD A BLAST!!!
So many of our peeps helped to make this possible but literally, the Community Drive couldn’t have happened without our friends at Myers Automotive Group. Myers, along with their various partner locations, provided us with souped up pick-up trucks to wheel around town in style while allowing us to safely social distance. Myers Kanata Nissan, Myers Orleans GM, Myers Orleans Nissan, Myers Manotick
Here’s just sampling of the good times we had:
Surprise Community Drive With Big Joe and Riley!: As we all know quarantining has its challenges and for the Ottawa 67’s and Ottawa REDBLACKS getting out in the community lately has meant Zoom fan parties, Facebook Live Q & A session with… https://t.co/zpaGZDW433 via @REDBLACKS pic.twitter.com/gDAVO2nIGm
— CFL Headlines (@CFL_Headlines) June 30, 2020
Here are some highlights from some of the neighbourhoods we visited:
Stittsville
Thank you @Ottawa67sHockey and @OttawaRedBlacks for raising the spirits of the kids in our neighbourhood today! They had such a good time chasing behind, enjoying the music and meeting your mascots. #KindnessMatters #CommunityCares pic.twitter.com/V4bHD1rjBG
— Kelly Williams (@Kellymkwilliams) July 15, 2020
Briarbrook – Kanata:
Thank you to the community of Brairbrook in Kanata!
So great to be back outside with my pal Big Joe as we paraded around your neighborhood.
🎼Music, dancing🎶 and plenty of smiles all while social distancing on a pick-up truck from our friends @MyersAutoGroup. pic.twitter.com/Gpex2o454R— Riley #67 Raccoon (@67sRiley) June 16, 2020
Convent Glen – Orleans:
What a great way to start the morning, THANK YOU @BigJoeGrandJos @67sRiley @Ottawa67sHockey @REDBLACKS and Mark Sluban for the Community Drive in Convent Glen North #REDBLACKS #Ott67s #ottnews #COVID19 Cheer. pic.twitter.com/7fHkTs7Gif
— Greg Scriver (@GGScriver) June 18, 2020
Riverside South:
Surprise Community Drive!
Thanks to everyone in Riverside South for the socially-distanced hospitality! @BigJoeGrandJos and his buddy @67sRiley has a great time! Hat tip to @MyersAutoGroup for the ride! #RNation pic.twitter.com/ObuO0r0xXz
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 26, 2020
Old Ottawa South:
Have you spotted Big Joe and Riley in your neighborhood? 🌞#CommunityDrive | 🗞️: https://t.co/HZC7tWLSiu pic.twitter.com/ePeyF4ji69
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) July 22, 2020
Greely:
Fallingbrook – Orleans East:
Have you seen Riley and Big Joe around your neighborhood? https://t.co/1LfAuO0tUw
— TD Place (@TD_Place) August 17, 2020
Rockland:
Rockland, Ontario you lived up to your name!
🎼#ROCK_land🎶🎵#CommunityDrive pic.twitter.com/vZHUfMHeU9— Riley #67 Raccoon (@67sRiley) June 26, 2020
Beacon Hill:
Riley the Raccoon and Big Joe are on the loose in Beacon Hill! They just came by Loyola park…and the kiddos loving the tunes🎶🎵 #ottnews @Ottawa67sHockey @REDBLACKS @OSEG_Ottawa pic.twitter.com/bKLSWVNIjs
— Tim Tierney (@TimTierney) July 3, 2020
Greenboro:
Hello Greenboro!
67’s Community Drive with my pal Joe!
Thanks for the 🛻 Myers!#67sCommunityDrive Driven by @MyersAutoGroup pic.twitter.com/73NkPcpJ90— Riley #67 Raccoon (@67sRiley) August 8, 2020
Barrhaven:
A beautiful day in Barrhaven for our last #67sCommunityDrive🌤
Riley & Big Joe have loved driving through your neighborhoods playing music and dancing along! pic.twitter.com/tmowHQ7Sme
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) August 19, 2020
Thank you everyone that took part and we hope to see you all soon! Stay Safe Ottawa!
Your Pal,
Big Joe
