How can you make your home safer and everyday activities easier? Join an occupational therapist for a practical workshop designed for older adults and caregivers who want to better understand common risks at home and how to prevent them.
You’ll discover ways to adapt your living space to your needs and daily activities, helping you maintain your independence and remain at home for as long as possible.
The workshop will also include a demonstration of safer transfers, such as standing up from a chair or moving from a bed to an armchair, with guidance for caregivers on supporting a loved one through these movements.
This event will be held at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, in rooms 1123 and 1125.
Enjoy the autumn leaves and fresh air
Make the most of the fall weather with a morning hike at Mont Wright in Stoneham!
- When: Saturday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Parking lot at the Parc de la forêt ancienne du Mont Wright, Stoneham
Weather permitting, we’ll meet in the park’s parking lot at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, before heading onto the trails together. It’s a chance to get moving, enjoy the autumn scenery, and spend time outdoors with other families before winter arrives.
Children are welcome, but the hike will cover several kilometres on uneven terrain. They should either be comfortable walking that distance or have an adult who is prepared to carry them when needed.
Please wear sturdy footwear, dress in layers, and bring water and any snacks your family may need. Registration is required- Fall Family Hike at Mont Wright – Fill out form
For more questions, contact Jarryd our Men’s Health Coordinator at jasmith@jhpartners.net or by phone at 418 570-7953.
Stay active, strong, and energized with our 50+ Fitness class!
Designed for older adults, this weekly program combines low-impact cardio activities such as dance with strength and balance exercises to keep your body moving safely. Whether you’re a beginner or already active, movements can be adapted to match your comfort and capacity. Join us on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., from October 14 to December 2, and enjoy a fun, supportive environment that helps you stay fit and confident.
Join us for a NEW addition to our ‘Move for Mental Health’ activities: Essentrics®!
Essentrics is a dynamic full-body workout that combines stretching and strengthening to build lean, flexible muscles. The workout focuses on eccentric contraction—stretching a muscle while it is engaged.
Created by former ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White in Montreal, Canada, it treats the body as one connected system.
Below are the key details about how it works:
The Science
- Eccentric Contraction: Traditional exercises (like lifting weights) shorten muscles. Essentrics stretches the muscle while under tension. This mimics the body’s natural braking system.
- Rehydrates Fascia: Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around muscles. Lack of movement causes fascia layers to stick together. Essentrics’ fluid, slow movements lubricate these tissues, making you feel less stiff.
- Full-Body Movement: Instead of isolating muscles (like only working your biceps), it uses the whole body. This prevents joint damage and protects against injury.
Top Health Benefits
- Relieves Pain: Many people use it to reduce chronic back and joint pain.
- Improves Posture & Shape: It naturally elongates the body, resulting in a toned, slender physique without bulky muscles.
- Increases Mobility: It restores full movement to stiff joints.
How to Practice
- Equipment-Free: It uses your own body weight and gravity to create resistance.
- No Impact: There is no jumping, kneeling, or heavy lifting.
- For Everyone: It is designed for all ages and fitness levels.
Classes are led by Joëlle Turcotte, a certified Essentrics instructor since 2019. With extensive training and nearly four decades of professional experience, well-being, self-awareness, and body awareness are the core principles that motivate Joëlle’s guiding of participants of all ages and skill levels.
You’ll need to bring with you:
- a yoga-type mat
- a bottle of water
- wear comfortable clothes
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
$60.00 for all eight classes. Note that refunds will not be issued for missed classes, unless the class is cancelled by us.
Questions?
For more information about Essentrics®, please contact Verity, We Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 581-705-2149, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly book club especially for caregivers.
Let’s journey together through the pages of empathy and understanding. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers and find solace in a community that understands.
Reading will be spread over 10 weeks.
Get your free copy of the book by reserving your spot here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VkLw2bibMu
Questions?
Please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-222-5322.
Funding for this activity thanks to:
Are you an English-speaking adult aged 50+ who wants to keep your mind sharp and healthy?
Come join us for fun and stimulating board games designed to challenge your brain and help you connect with others.
✨ Train your brain and play at your own pace
✨ Meet new people
✨ Enjoy a healthy snack
To participate:
Contact Anaïs
📧 afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
📞 581-446-7476
To volunteer:
Boost your own brain power while supporting others—it’s a win-win!
Contact Elise
📧 eholloway@jhpartners.net
📞 581-446-6452
Financial contribution from:
Moms! Join our Post-natal fitness class! Designed to help you safely regain strength, mobility and core stability. You will work with a professional kinesiologist to improve posture, and enhance overall fitness while respecting your body.
The class is suitable for mothers between 5 weeks and 9 months postpartum (or with medical clearance). No prior fitness experience required.
Each session will include:
- Core rehabilitation and pelvic floor awareness.
- Low-impact cardio to boost energy and endurance.
- Strength training to support daily movements and lifting.
- Stretching and relaxation to ease tension and promote balance.
Babies and partner are welcome — we create a supportive and inclusive environment where you can move at your own pace and connect with other new moms.
When and where?
- 10 Tuesday afternoons between September 29 and December 1
- 1-hour sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy (Door 20) in the Community Art Room on the 2nd floor
Our instructor
Isabelle Kingsbury has a masters degree in Kinesiology. She is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She excels with pre and post/natal fitness and healthy lifestyle education. She has worked in a variety of clinical and performance environments and is also a mother of two lovely children.
Due to space restrictions, we need to limit the number of places for this activity.
- Registration will open in late August.
- Cost: $50 per participant for all 10 classes.
- Registration deadline is September 25, 2026.
Note: In order for the class to go ahead, we will need a minimum number of registrants.
For more information
Please contact Jarryd Smith, our Men’s Health Coordinator, by email jsmith@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-570-7953
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Mamans! Joignez-vous à notre cours de mise en forme postnatale!
Conçu pour vous aider à retrouver progressivement votre force, votre mobilité et la stabilité de votre tronc, ce cours vous permettra de bouger en toute sécurité. Accompagnée d’une kinésiologue professionnelle, vous travaillerez votre posture et améliorerez votre condition physique, tout en respectant le rythme de votre corps.
Le cours s’adresse aux mamans de 5 semaines à 9 mois après l’accouchement (ou ayant reçu l’autorisation de leur professionnel de la santé). Aucune expérience en entraînement n’est nécessaire.
Chaque séance comprend :
- Rééducation des muscles profonds et sensibilisation au plancher pelvien.
- Exercices cardiovasculaires à faible impact pour augmenter votre énergie et votre endurance.
- Exercices de renforcement musculaire pour faciliter les mouvements du quotidien et le port de bébé.
- Étirements et exercices de relaxation pour diminuer les tensions et favoriser le bien-être.
Les bébés et les partenaires sont les bienvenus! Nous offrons un environnement accueillant et inclusif où vous pourrez bouger à votre rythme et échanger avec d’autres nouvelles mamans.
Quand et où?
- Les mardis après-midis, du 29 septembre au 1er décembre (10 séances)
- Séances d’une heure, de 13 h 30 à 14 h 30
- Pavillon Jeffery Hale -1270, chemin Sainte-Foy (porte 20) – Salle d’art communautaire, 2e étage
Notre instructrice
Isabelle Kingsbury est titulaire d’une maîtrise en kinésiologie. Physiologiste clinique de l’exercice et spécialiste en conditionnement physique, elle possède une expertise en activité physique prénatale et postnatale ainsi qu’en promotion de saines habitudes de vie. Elle a travaillé dans divers milieux cliniques et sportifs et est également maman de deux merveilleux enfants.
Comme les places sont limitées, nous devons restreindre le nombre de participantes.
Les inscriptions ouvriront à la fin du mois d’août.
- Coût : 50 $ par participante pour les 10 séances.
- Date limite d’inscription : 25 septembre 2026.
- À noter : Un nombre minimal d’inscriptions est requis pour que le cours puisse avoir lieu.
Pour plus d’information
Hey guys! We need your help to build some holiday cheer for the holiday season outside Saint Brigid’s Home. We’re looking for 4 or 5 guys to put up and decorate 6 Christmas trees in the garden at Saint Brigid’s, a long-term care facility for seniors. This gesture will go a long way to making Christmas festive for everyone who lives and works there.
Don’t miss this chance to get together with other men and share some laughs, while also giving back to the community. Together, we will:
- Build bases for each tree
- Set up the trees at Saint Brigid’s Home
- Secure them to ground
- And light ’em up!
To sign up or for any questions
Let us know that you’ll be there by contacting Jarryd Smith, by email at jsmith@jhpartners.net or by phone at 418-570-7953 before Friday, October 31, 2026. We will confirm all the final details with you by email before the event.
Stay active, strong, and energized with our 50+ Fitness class!
Designed for older adults, this weekly program combines low-impact cardio activities such as dance with strength and balance exercises to keep your body moving safely. Whether you’re a beginner or already active, movements can be adapted to match your comfort and capacity. Join us on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., from October 14 to December 2, and enjoy a fun, supportive environment that helps you stay fit and confident.
Join us for a NEW addition to our ‘Move for Mental Health’ activities: Essentrics®!
Essentrics is a dynamic full-body workout that combines stretching and strengthening to build lean, flexible muscles. The workout focuses on eccentric contraction—stretching a muscle while it is engaged.
Created by former ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White in Montreal, Canada, it treats the body as one connected system.
Below are the key details about how it works:
The Science
- Eccentric Contraction: Traditional exercises (like lifting weights) shorten muscles. Essentrics stretches the muscle while under tension. This mimics the body’s natural braking system.
- Rehydrates Fascia: Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around muscles. Lack of movement causes fascia layers to stick together. Essentrics’ fluid, slow movements lubricate these tissues, making you feel less stiff.
- Full-Body Movement: Instead of isolating muscles (like only working your biceps), it uses the whole body. This prevents joint damage and protects against injury.
Top Health Benefits
- Relieves Pain: Many people use it to reduce chronic back and joint pain.
- Improves Posture & Shape: It naturally elongates the body, resulting in a toned, slender physique without bulky muscles.
- Increases Mobility: It restores full movement to stiff joints.
How to Practice
- Equipment-Free: It uses your own body weight and gravity to create resistance.
- No Impact: There is no jumping, kneeling, or heavy lifting.
- For Everyone: It is designed for all ages and fitness levels.
Classes are led by Joëlle Turcotte, a certified Essentrics instructor since 2019. With extensive training and nearly four decades of professional experience, well-being, self-awareness, and body awareness are the core principles that motivate Joëlle’s guiding of participants of all ages and skill levels.
You’ll need to bring with you:
- a yoga-type mat
- a bottle of water
- wear comfortable clothes
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
$60.00 for all eight classes. Note that refunds will not be issued for missed classes, unless the class is cancelled by us.
Questions?
For more information about Essentrics®, please contact Verity, We Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 581-705-2149, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
Looking for a reason to get out of the house and connect with other parents? Parents and Petits is a relaxed weekly drop-in where moms, dads, and all parents can share the ups and downs of parenting, ask questions, and meet other English-speaking families. Your baby or preschooler can play in a safe, welcoming space while you connect with people who understand this stage of life. Coffee and snacks are provided. Come as you are—there is no pressure, and expectant parents are welcome too.
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Get practical tips from guest speakers on topics that matter to new parents and growing families. See the Upcoming Events section on this page for the speaker schedule. |
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Have a breastfeeding question? Support is available on request in a comfortable, judgment-free setting. |
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Enjoy special events that give you and your child even more reasons to get out, have fun, and connect. |
- Located at the JH Partners Pavilion (1270 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec QC G1S 2M6)
- No registration needed—drop in when it works for you.
- Your preschooler can play, explore, and meet other children while you connect with other parents, including moms and dads.
- Parents must stay on-site.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly book club especially for caregivers.
Let’s journey together through the pages of empathy and understanding. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers and find solace in a community that understands.
Reading will be spread over 10 weeks.
Get your free copy of the book by reserving your spot here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VkLw2bibMu
Questions?
Please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-222-5322.
Funding for this activity thanks to: