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Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Run, a weekly running group for men, led by passionate fitness coach and community animator, Jarryd Smith.
Over four weeks, let’s come together as a community to support men’s health and well-being. All fitness levels are welcome, and the run will be tailored to your fitness level. Join us at the Plains of Abraham for a casual jog or a more intense workout.
Meeting point: 1 Avenue Montcalm, G1R 5H3
With 14 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jarryd is committed to helping you improve your physical ability while bringing together men in our community. Don’t miss out on this fun event, register today to secure your spot.
Let’s make a positive change, one stride at a time.
Registration is preferred so we know to expect you.
For more information about Buddy Up: Run, please contact Jarryd, Community Animator, by email or phone at 581-748-9893.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Yes, you can overcome the Winter Blues (SAD)! The weather can impact anyone’s mood, but seasonal changes can have even greater effects on well-being. You may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and then feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours. If you notice feeling like a different person depending on the season, you may be particularly sensitive to these shifts.
Take heart! There are things you can do to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year. During this Overcome the Winter Blues (SAD) information session with professional psychologist, Dr. Megan Daley, you’ll learn:
- What Seasonal Affective Disorder is
- Various options that could help
- Pros and cons of light therapy and other solutions
- Myths surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Refreshments offered. Free parking available.
For those attending online, you will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Run, a weekly running group for men, led by passionate fitness coach and community animator, Jarryd Smith.
Over four weeks, let’s come together as a community to support men’s health and well-being. All fitness levels are welcome, and the run will be tailored to your fitness level. Join us at the Plains of Abraham for a casual jog or a more intense workout.
Meeting point: 1 Avenue Montcalm, G1R 5H3
With 14 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jarryd is committed to helping you improve your physical ability while bringing together men in our community. Don’t miss out on this fun event, register today to secure your spot.
Let’s make a positive change, one stride at a time.
Registration is preferred so we know to expect you.
For more information about Buddy Up: Run, please contact Jarryd, Community Animator, by email or phone at 581-748-9893.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec. The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them. The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.
Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:
- Understanding unhelpful thoughts
- Engaging in enjoyable activities
- Coping with anger
- Solving daunting problems
Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.
The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.
You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants. We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.
Questions?
For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec. The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them. The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.
Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:
- Understanding unhelpful thoughts
- Engaging in enjoyable activities
- Coping with anger
- Solving daunting problems
Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.
The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.
You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants. We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.
Questions?
For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Launch of the new Parents and Petits Get-together
We’re back for another season but under a new name! Join us for the launch of the Parents and Petits Get-together, a new activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
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Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Breathing is something we do every moment of every day and without much thought. During stressful times, our breath may become shorter and quicker. Through practice, however, we can take control of our breath and use it to relax. Vicky Drolet, owner of the Namaste Yoga Studio Montcalm, will lead a Self-care Workshop on Meditation and Breathwork in-person at the Wellness Centre.
Learn about the philosophy of meditation and breathwork, and their benefits on body and mind. Try out various breathing exercises and techniques. This will be an interactive activity featuring both movements and explanations, and you will be welcome ask questions at any time.
You will need comfortable clothes, a bottle of water, a yoga mat and a blanket or cushion.
We require you to register for this workshop as places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Questions?
For more information about our Self-care Workshop on Meditation and Breathwork, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack. This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month. Be sure to check the location for each activity.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Registration for this activity is mandatory. Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
Join us for a hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Saturday, October 21 at 9am. Dads, father figures, step dads or grandfathers are all invited to this great excursion outdoors with their little ones, with Jarryd, our WE Dads community animator.
Meet in the parking lot at 9:00 a.m. This is a popular place, so hopefully the early start will allow everyone to get a parking spot! The plan is to hike to the top and enjoy a picnic lunch together, so be sure to bring along a healthy lunch for your family (please avoid nuts for those with allergies).
Of special note
- Mont Wright charges a fee of $7 per adult. Children under 17 are free. There is a ticket machine at the entrance to the trails, near the reception pavilion. You can pay by credit or debit (Visa, Mastercard, Interac).
- The trail we will be taking is called ‘Sentier de la Foret ancienne’. It is a 4km loop.
- We expect this outing to take 3.5-4 hours. It will be a 2 hour hike to the top, a half hour stop for lunch, and then about an hour to come back down.
- This is NOT a stroller friendly trail and can be quite steep in some parts. Accompanying children will need to be great walkers and for little ones we recommend carrying them in a hiking backpack.
- Be sure to dress for the weather and pack a lunch, snacks and water.
- See this map for directions to get there.
Who can attend
This particular event is open to all father figures and and kiddos! For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator, by email.
About WE Dads
Get connected with other guys raising kids in Quebec City!
Check out our WE Dads or Family Matters programming to get connected with other father figures and their children. Be sure to visit our WE Dads page or join our WE Dads Facebook page to connect with other guys and to see events happening in the community for dads. Also, feel free to reach out to our WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd, directly and get connected with what is happening. You can reach Jarryd by email.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Registration preferred.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec. The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them. The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.
Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:
- Understanding unhelpful thoughts
- Engaging in enjoyable activities
- Coping with anger
- Solving daunting problems
Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.
The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.
You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants. We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.
Questions?
For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us at this get-together featuring a guest speaker from the Centre Mosaïque de Québec, a speech language pathologist who will talk about bilingualism, myths about learning multiple languages, and ways to support the communication needs of children under five growing up in a multicultural context. Topics to be covered include the following:
- How bilingualism and multilingualism impact language development.
- What is expected in bilingual language development.
- Why it is important to support the home language in a minority-language context.
- How to recognize potential challenges and support bilingualism for children living with difficulties.
- Preparing children for school entry in a language other than what is spoken at home.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Registration preferred.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec. The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them. The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.
Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:
- Understanding unhelpful thoughts
- Engaging in enjoyable activities
- Coping with anger
- Solving daunting problems
Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.
The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.
You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants. We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.
Questions?
For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen while making a brunch for everyone to enjoy together afterwards. Join us on Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre for a culinary activity with your little ones.
A dietician from the CIUSSS will be there to guide us in our recipes.
What we will be making: Mini omelets, yoghurt bowls and a fruit creation.
Allergy allert! Please let us know when you register of any dietary restrictions or allergies. The recipes can be adapted if you have a specific allergy or intolerance.
Who can attend: This activity is for dads or father figures and their children ages 0-5. Note to be prepared to adapt based on the age of your child. E.g.: Bring a baby carrier or stroller with you if you have a baby with you as you will need to have your hands free.
Parking: Free parking on site.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity so reserve your place quickly by registering here!
For more details, please email Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator at jsmith@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Registration preferred.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Are you feeling sore or tense? If you’re looking for a way to improve your overall well-being, this Self-care Workshop on Self-Massage could be the answer. Chrystine Roy, professional massage therapist and owner of Zeste Détente, will lead this two-hour workshop at the Wellness Centre teaching you moves and techniques to self-massage.
Using only yoga balls and a wall or the floor, you can fully massage your muscles on your own. Here are some of the many benefits:
- Release muscle tension
- Relieve pain
- Boost circulation
- Reduce stress levels
- Calm anxiety
- Improve mood
- Increase energy
- Improve sleep quality
Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you.
We require you to register for this workshop as places are limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Questions?
For more information on this Self-care Workshop on Self-Massage, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Get moving with other parents. Babies and kids are welcome too! Wear comfortable clothing for this activity with our guest speaker Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien, certified Pilates instructor from Lovjoy Pilates. She will guide the group through a class that will focus on improving strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
To bring: Wear comfortable clothing and bring along your exercise mat!
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
The Wellness Centre is offering a FREE baby massage workshop for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months (before babies are crawling or walking). Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with massage therapist Chrystine Roy from Zeste Detente.
- This activity will start at 9:30 a.m.
- You must register! Space is limited for this activity. First come, first-served.
- Parking is free for this event.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Registration preferred.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
TOPIC: Thinking about your home and community…Resources for fall prevention
PRESENTER:
Dr. Jose Morais, Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine McGill, MUHC & JGH
Register on the WE website here: https://wejh.ca/event/sharp-information-session-3/?instance_id=22204
If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers. Join us!
Bring your own crafts and enjoy some pastries.If you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.
Register here or by calling Anaïs at 581-446-7476
Funding for this activity thanks to:
Join CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you!
We encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you are interested in attending the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course.
The Grief Recovery Method Introduction Session involves a group discussion about “What is Grief?” and describes the course format, what participants can expect from the Grief Recovery Method course, and what the Method expects from participants.
In the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course, CMA will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief, and get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others, develop deep listening skills, and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Learn a practical lifelong skill for processing and dealing with loss and grief and how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Equip yourself with a set of tools to recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses, and to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
Register for the Introduction Session.
The Zoom link for the Introduction Session will be sent out by email after registration.
Registration for the 8-week course will open after the Introduction Session.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach to helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship is evidence-based and effective. To find out more about The Grief Recovery Method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Join us to learn practical advice and tips for expectant parents from a certified Allaitement Québec breastfeeding support volunteer.
- Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
- Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
- Find the position that’s right for you and baby
- Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
- Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
- Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
- Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone
Reserve your space now by registering here.
For further details please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 12009
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack. This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month. Be sure to check the location for each activity.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Registration for this activity is mandatory. Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season!
We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This gesture will go a long way to making Christmas special to all who live there!
This will be a 2-part Buddy Up event for men in our local community to get together and share some laughs while also giving back to the community.
During part 1, we will:
- Build the bases
During part 2, we will:
- Set up the trees at Saint Brigid’s Home
- Tie them down
- Light them up and decorate them.
If you have a garage, or a workshop available that could be used to build the bases, please let us know.
Tell us you’ll be there by contacting Jarryd Smith by email or by phone at 581-748-9893 before Saturday, November 4, 2023. We will confirm all the final details with you by email before the event.
Questions?
For more information about Buddy Up: Christmas set-up at Saint Brigid’s, please contact Jarryd Smith, by email or by phone at 581-748-9893.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building inner strength and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of physical well-being and camaraderie.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Registration preferred.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Is your child aged five or under and are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?
To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our other School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death won’t kill you!
In this specific session, lawyer Richard Goldman will go over advance medical directives and living wills, including what they are and how to make them.
Visit the WE website to register: https://wejh.ca/event/death-101-series-legal-aspects-of-dying/?instance_id=22222
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by breastfeeding support volunteer
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season!
We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This gesture will go a long way to making Christmas special to all who live there!
This will be a 2-part Buddy Up event for men in our local community to get together and share some laughs while also giving back to the community.
During part 1, we will:
- Build the bases
During part 2, we will:
- Set up the trees at Saint Brigid’s Home
- Tie them down
- Light them up and decorate them.
If you have a garage, or a workshop available that could be used to build the bases, please let us know.
Tell us you’ll be there by contacting Jarryd Smith by email or by phone at 581-748-9893 before Saturday, November 4, 2023. We will confirm all the final details with you by email before the event.
Questions?
For more information about Buddy Up: Christmas set-up at Saint Brigid’s, please contact Jarryd Smith, by email or by phone at 581-748-9893.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building inner strength and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of physical well-being and camaraderie.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Registration preferred.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
Holiday Get together
Join us on Friday, December 1, at 9:30 a.m. for a holiday get-together for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children. Feel free to wear a holiday sweater to help us celebrate the occasion.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Mark your calendars for our Holiday run-around & fun event for the whole family on Saturday, December 2 from 10 to 11:30 am at Quebec High School. Join us for a festive holiday celebration full of fun activities.
Activities on site:
- Run around activities and games in the gym with Jarryd
- Craft corner : get your kids creative minds flowing with some fun holiday crafts
- Face painting
- Cookie decorating
- Snacks
- An appearance from the Wellness Care Bear
Help others in our community
Open your hearts and help families in need in more than one way this year!
Important details!
Let us know you are coming. Register here by November 27 so that we can best prepare for you!
Parking at Quebec High School: Either on the street or in the back parking lot behind the school. Enter by the main entrance on Belvédère Street.
Volunteer to help: Please contact Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after the event, any bit of help is greatly appreciated!
Questions or want more details? Email Jessica.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death won’t kill you!
In this specific session, social worker Aimee Bergeron will go over ambiguous loss, grief, coping skills and existing support resources in the region. Join us in person at the Wellness Centre for this last session of the series. If you can’t make it in person, but would like to attend, please contact Anaïs.
Visit the WE website to register: https://wejh.ca/event/death-101-psychosocial-aspect-of-dying/?instance_id=22399
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack. This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month. Be sure to check the location for each activity.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Registration for this activity is mandatory. Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227
The group will be getting back together for one final evening to check-in on our progress with the new steps we’ve learnt from this course!
The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.
Please note: there is no registration for this activity as it is intended only for the participants from the Living Life to the Full 4-week course. Participants have been contacted by email to confirm their presence at this activity.
Questions?
For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers.
Holidays are usually viewed as a time of happiness and rejoicing. However, when caring for someone who is ill, the expected joy of the holidays can be a challenge. Join us in this safe space to let off any emotional steam before the festive season.
If you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.
Register here or by calling Anaïs at 581-446-7476
Funding for this activity thanks to:
Join CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you!
We encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you are interested in attending the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course.
The Grief Recovery Method Introduction Session involves a group discussion about “What is Grief?” and describes the course format, what participants can expect from the Grief Recovery Method course, and what the Method expects from participants.
In the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course, CMA will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief, and get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others, develop deep listening skills, and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Learn a practical lifelong skill for processing and dealing with loss and grief and how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Equip yourself with a set of tools to recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses, and to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
Register for the Introduction Session.
The Zoom link for the Introduction Session will be sent out by email after registration.
Registration for the 8-week course will open after the Introduction Session.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach to helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship is evidence-based and effective. To find out more about The Grief Recovery Method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose.
Topic: Thinking about staying connected…Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community.
Presenter: Bette Watson-Borg, Project Manager, Social Isolation and Loneliness Project CCSMH
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by breastfeeding support volunteer
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those using another feeding option.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
This event is a community partnership event with Lifelong Learning.
Eating has become a confusing experience. Virtually every day bring news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down. One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer, then flaxseed against heart disease or soybeans for menopause. Then there are the worries: genetic modification, aspartame, MSG, the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements. We need proper science to guide us through this nutritional maze.
Join Joe Schwarcz, director of McGill’s Office for Science and Society, on January 23rd to sort out what’s true and what’s false when it comes to our health! Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Is your child screen smart (and what about you)?
Join this online workshop for parents who are questioning their children’s screen time. This presentation will look at the pros and cons of having the internet in our pockets and get you thinking. Are our children spending too much time on their devices? What are they even doing?
Julie Fraser, Psychoeducator and the mother of two amazing adolescents, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator at: jprice@jhpartners.net
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Let’s have a family party! Celebrate Family Literacy Day with our special guest from QCRC.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
The purpose of this session is to introduce you to the Caring Chapters club, our brand new book club for caregivers. Learn more about the modalities and objectives of this new activity starting in February 2024.
Join our Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Accidental Caregiver”. Authored by Kimberly Fraser, this book mirrors the diverse realities of caregiving. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by February 5. Let’s journey together through the pages.
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
This activity is made possible thanks to
Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly indoor game of soccer for you and your kids. Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun.
When: Saturday, January 27 at 9:30am
Location: Quebec High School Gym, 945 ave Belvédère, Québec, QC G1S 3G2. Meet at the blue door at the back of the school.
Parking: Parking in nearby streets as indicated on signage.
Who can attend: This event is geared towards English-speaking dads, stepdads and father figures but it is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Québec City area. Again, all ages and skill levels welcome!
Let us know here if you will be joining us!
For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator, at jsmith@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us at this get-together featuring a guest speaker from the Jeffery Hale Community Services team. Learn about many of the CLSC-type health and social services offered in English through Jeffery Hale Community Services and how they can support you and your family.
Some of the services they can offer:
- Bilingual access desk
- Services for families, children, and parents
- General psychosocial and mental health services
- Services for seniors
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.