Jayne and Steve Lowell, gracious hosts of the Garden Party on the Rideau held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.
Summer was in full swing Aug. 5 as Ottawa’s business and community leaders gathered along the Rideau River for Garden Party on the Rideau 2026.
Hosted at the home of Jayne and Steve Lowell in Manotick, the relaxed garden setting brought guests together for cocktails, food, plenty of familiar faces and leisurely boat cruises along the Rideau River.
The evening featured remarks from Tim Kluke, CEO of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation; Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an ICU physician at The Ottawa Hospital; and Jennifer Stewart, CEO of Syntax Strategic. Speakers shared personal experiences and highlighted the vital role community support plays in strengthening health care in Ottawa.
Congratulations to hosts Jayne and Steve Lowell, along with Darpan Ahluwalia of Manotick Natural Market and Catherine Landry of She Shops Local, for bringing the community together for the evening.
Darpan Ahluwalia (co-host/Manotick Natural Market) and her daughter (left) at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Jennifer Madigan, Jennifer Stewart and Mackenzie Houston of Syntax Strategic at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Co-host Darpan Ahluwalia, Tony Battisti (Sip Social Ottawa) and Georgia Pranschke (Sip Social Ottawa) at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Jennifer Van Noort (The Ottawa Hospital Foundation), Linda Brownrigg and Dr. Peter Brownrigg (facial plastic surgeon) at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Tim Kluke (The Ottawa Hospital Foundation) and Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng (The Ottawa Hospital) share a laugh at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Michelle Begin (Dollarwise Stores, Barbados), Sid Cratzbarg (fragrance stylist) and Tammy Laverty Hall (Royal Lepage) at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Misha and Kseniia of Nectar Flowers Ottawa at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Jenniffer Alvarenga (GoodStory RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Group) with her brother Adolfo (ReferralMortgages.com) in the background listen to inspiring speakers at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Donna Lister shares her story as a child burn survivor at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Sara Prisma (Ottawa colour artist) at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.Monika Palitza-Fage and Derick Fage (CTV Your Morning Ottawa) enjoy the evening at the Garden Party on the Rideau, held in support of The Ottawa Hospital, at the Lowell Residence in Manotick on Aug. 5, 2026. Photos by Tia MacPherson-Abdulla for OBJ.
