Upcoming Events and Activities

Join us for another EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) event!

These activities are organized by parent volunteer  with support from the community Wellness Centre. Come along and connect with other English-speaking parents and get in touch with your creative side.  There are many ceramic pieces to choose from, including some fun Christmas ornaments.  We chat as we paint and the time goes by way too fast! Newcomers are always welcome.

We always find that it’s pretty warm in the Café with the kiln going… might be a good idea not to wear anything too cozy. 😉

For more information or to register, please contact Shelley, our volunteer hostess for this activity! 

Dadventures is a new Wellness Centre initiative to support men raising children.

Don’t miss our next session, the RAMP-UP Your Motor Skills Rally. Dads, uncles, step-dads, grandpas, if you’re looking for a way to help your little ones run off some steam and grow their motor skills, sign-up for this activity that will focus on teamwork, group challenges and fun games.

Enjoy some action-packed bonding moments with your kids ages 1 to 5 years of age in great company at Quebec High School. For more information or to register for this free activity before the November 28th deadline, please contact Ellie Fleming  efleming@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 ext. 1265.

Please note the new time – Baby Chat Café is now happening on Tuesday mornings – starting at 10 AM !

Come meet speech pathologist Genèvieve Fily-Pare and learn  about the Importance of Story Time  & Nursery Rhymes at this Baby Chat Café session. Baby will enjoy the rythmes and you will enjoy the company of other English-speaking parents at this fun gathering. Older siblings are welcome as our expectant mothers. Parking is free for this event and there is no need to register. Baby Book Bags will be distributed to any families who have not already received one following the birth of their first child. To learn more about our Baby Book Bag please click here: https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/baby-book-bag/

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.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Mark your calendars for the HoHoHo  Children’s Christmas party and plan to celebrate the holidays at a festive get-together in the Coin Soleil room (2nd floor of the Jeffery Hale Hospital) on Saturday, December 14 from 10 to 11:30 AM.
Come join us for a special performance from a children’s choir, crafts, games, a visit from Santa and much more!

***Entry to this event is a non perishable food item per person for the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.***

All participants are also asked to bring along a nut-free snack that is plated and ready to share.
Please register by December 4 with the age of your children (so Santa knows what gifts to bring) by contacting Ellie Fleming, Program Support Agent efleming@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 Ext 1265 or via the EPIQ fb page. Parking vouchers will cover your parking expense for this event.

Please also contact Ellie Fleming 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!

This event is being coordinated by EPIQ volunteers – Elise Holloway & Amanda Heath.

Usher in 2020 at our first Take a Break Drop in of the year. It’s  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre.

• Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
• Talk about being a parent and get support.
• Exchange ideas and share information.
• You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.
• Parents must stay on site.
• Parking is free for this activity.

Learn how to Practice Yoga with Your Kids with help from Susa Bernard, Yoga Instructor. Wear something stretchy!

For more details, call 418-684-5333, ext. 1539 or visit https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Take-a-Break-2019-20-1.pdf

Come join us at the Remparts game ( versus Val d’Or) for some early evening fun with hockey, loud noises, music and dancing. You will be required to buy your tickets there but our hosts are working on finding a  section so everyone  can  sit together. ❤️ Please let Amanda & Simon  know if you plan  to attend  and how many in your family group so they can advise Videotron Centre  regarding  appropriate section seating. 😊. Go Remparts …

Please see FB page for  allthe  latest details! EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City)

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. We’re going to talk about baby blues. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too.

No need to register – it’s a drop-in that runs from 10 AM  to 11:30 AM.  Great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

It’s normal to feel that after-holiday let down when all the festivities of the season end, the credit card bills roll in, and the coldest weather, snow, and ice make us housebound. The feelings of melancholy accompanying this period are commonly known as the January Blahs. When should we take notice that the January Blahs are more serious or have turned into depression? Depression is a mood disorder accompanied by feelings of sadness, anger, and loss that can affect a person’s every-day activities. Sadness doesn’t always mean depression. Join us for this timely videoconference with  presenter, Yvonne Clark, Clinical Social Worker and Grief Counselor, to learn more about the difference between feeling down or blue and full-blown depression.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from:

The Wellness Centre is offering FREE baby massage workshops for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months. Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with therapist Jean-Charles Girard. Click here for more details: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BabyMassageposter-1.pdf

Places are limited; first come, first served. Free parking for this event Registration is manditory.

Join other English-speaking parents for a relaxing evening at Siberia Spa and late supper at Archibaults. The package for both is available in the link, for $50. It includes access to a the various spas from 5 pm (hot tubs, dry and steam saunas, infrared sauna and cozy yurt with wood burning stove) followed by supper at 8:45 pm. You’re welcome to arrive earlier or later, as you prefer. Don’t forget to pack sandals, your water bottle, bathrobe and a hat (tuque). https://siberiaspa.com/en/rates-and-packages/packages/

PLEASE NOTE: Registration deadline for supper is Monday, January 20th. See EPIQ FB page https://www.facebook.com/events/475721766421491/  for more details or contact our volunteer hostess, Rebecca directly by email.

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is Tuesday, January  28 starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone and that’s ok (supporting each other)”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is Tuesday, January  28 starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone and that’s ok (supporting each other)”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

Living Life to the Full2

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

• 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

To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Living Life to the Full2

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too.  We’ve had to postpone our Québec Daycare System discussion until the March session as our volunteer guest speakers have sick kids at the moment. Instead you’re invited to get together to for coffee (or tea or tisane) and conversation. 

No need to register – it’s a drop-in that runs from 10 AM  to 11:30 AM.  Great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

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.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Living Life to the Full2

Attendees are invited to wear RED in celebration of February which is heart month

This Valentine’s themed Caregiver’s  Café is in honor of all our women caregivers!  Please join us for a timely videoconference with presenter, Wendy Wray, RN, B.SC.N. Nurse – MUHC Women’s Healthy Heart Initiative, to look at some of the ways a  woman’s heart differ from a man’s. These differences are important because they can affect how heart disease presents itself in women and  how it is diagnosed and treated.

With the right information and action, it’s possible to prevent heart disease or improve your chances of surviving it to lead a healthier life. Learn how you take the first easy steps toward a healthier heart by arming yourself with information. Caregiving can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Self care  is vital! We invite you take some time out from the daily grind,  meet with other caregivers and learn something new about heart health!

This event  is free and so is parking in the hospital parking lot.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from:

Living Life to the Full2

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is happening Tuesday, February 25 starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Introducing Solids”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

The community Wellness Centre has lined up some free, fun, active living outings for guys raising kids in the Quebec City region.

Guys  don’t miss the chance to spend Saturday mornings (9:30 to 11 am) with Jarryd Smith, Fitness Coach and other dads, step-dads, grandpas and maybe even uncles who want to enjoy winter to the full with their little ones. We’re going to build snow creatures and have fun sledding together. Meet up in the cafeteria at Eastern Quebec Learning Centre at 9:30 am. Be sure to bring along bring your  sledding equipment and something to decorate your snow creatures with. Don’t forget some extra pairs of mittens – they are sure to come in handy as well!  Registration is necessary – please sign up with Ellie Fleming by Thursday noon, February 26.

Come explore the Musée de la Civilisation with other English-speaking families. Admission is FREE on March 1st for residents of Quebec (bring a proof of residency such as a RAMQ card or driver’s licence with your address).

There’s many kid friendly activities, including a costume room for children (https://activites.mcq.org/espace-decouverte-il-etait-une-fois-3103/). Check out the family-friendly exhibits, including “Head in the Cloud” (about the digital revolution), and “People of Quebec: Now and Then” (about past and contemporary Quebec society): https://www.mcq.org/en/expositions/?mcq_filtreLoc=10785-&mcq_de=2020-03-01&mcq_au=2020-02-01

Meet up by the ticketing desk at 10am when the museum opens. You’re welcome to call Carrie Anna McGinn, EPIQ volunteer organizer for this event on her cell phone  (418-522-3168), if you arrive later and can’t find the group. Feel free to bring snacks or a lunch to eat onsite, or you can buy lunch at the museum’s café.

Please check our English-speaking Parents in Quebec City (EPIQ ) online schedule and/or Facebook events page for more details about this and other great  EPIQ events

Are you looking for an interesting and fun activity to do with your older children?
Why not join us for a  Knots & Carving session?

We will be making para-cord bracelets and doing soap carvings. You and your child(ren) will work on these together, so it is up to you if you do both activities or focus your time on just one.  This a special outing for kids 8 years old and up. Please note this activity is not suitable for younger siblings.

Shelley Dupuis, EPIQ volunteer will be guiding us  through this creative process. Feel free to park in the Jeffery Hale Hospital parking lot. Parking vouchers will be provided to cover your parking expense. Registration  is necessary as space is limited. Unfortunately this activity was cancelled due to a snowstorm. We hope to reschedule – stay tuned!

If you’re looking for something a bit different to do with your kids, and want to learn a new skill at the same time, come along and join the fun!

PLEASE NOTE: We have decided to cancel the March 10 BAby Chat Café due to icy road conditions. Stay home and stya safe – everyone. Neverfear, our  discussion  on the Quebec Daycare System will happen at our next session on April 7.

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too. Learn more about the Québec Daycare System at the March 10th session. Amanda Heath and Dana Hey will be giving us some insights from the perspective of a mom / daycare provider.

No need to register – Exceptionally this  session will start  at 9:30 AM and finish at 11:30 AM  but it’s a drop-in so come when you’re able.  Baby Chat Café is a great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

See complete schedule here: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Baby-Chat-Cafe-2.pdf

Plan to attend a special community outreach session offered by  Revenu Québec in ENGLISH!   Learn more about  tax credits for seniors and their loved ones from our guest speaker Johana Uricoechea, Coordonnatrice des dossiers fiscaux  with the Direction principale du soutien et de l’évolution des solutions d’affaires Revenu Québec . For more information or to  reserve your seat please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer by phone or email. Feel free to park in the Jeffery Hale Hospital parking lot. We will provide vouchers to cover this expense.

This activity is made possible thanks to

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.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Not a volunteer? What are you waiting for? Get to know us, and apply here.

Volunteer Training poster 2020 ENG

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

• 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

To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus

Take-a-Break Drop-In provides  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre.

Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.Talk about being a parent and get support.

Exchange ideas and share information.

You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.

Parents must stay on site.

Parking is free for this activity.

Dr. Oscar Hernandez, DMD and his team from the Centre Dentaire de la Cité Verte will be joining us for a discussion on Dental Care & Toddlers.

For more details, call 418-684-5333, ext. 1539 or visit https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Take-a-Break-2019-20-1.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

We’re having a Games Night!  Friday March 15th, 7pm onwards. Everyone is welcome to this event so feel free to bring your partner. Some snacks and non alcoholic drinks will be provided, please feel free to bring along something to share and a beverage of your choice. We’ve always got our eye out for a great game, so if you have one you think would be fun, bring it along too. This event will take place in Ste-Foy  and is being hosted by Shelley.

RSVP by email on the EPIQ EB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/MomsNiteOutQC/events/

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is happening Tuesday, March 24  starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Finding ways for everyone to get enough sleep”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Everyone  who was registered will be contacted by email when a new date is set. If you were not registered but are interested in attending this session in the future, please email us so your name can be added to the list of future participants.Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Join clinical psychologist Nathalie Bertrand to learn about stress and anxiety:

• The differences between stress and anxiety
• Short and long term strategies for managing stress
• Understanding anxiety
• Resources: books, videos, apps
• Where to get support when you need it

Free Parking: Enter via rue Nicholas Pinel (do not park at the Pyramid)

For more information or to register, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Everyone  who was registered will be contacted by email when a new date is set. If you were not registered but are interested in attending this session in the future, please email us so your name can be added to the list of future participants. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Parents and caregivers, you play a crucial role in supporting children and teens through anxious times during their school years, from elementary school, to high school and beyond. Join clinical psychologist Nathalie Bertrand to learn about anxiety in children and teens:

• Strategies for helping your child or teen manage their anxiety
• How to know if their behaviour is normal
• How to support them as they manage their challenges
• Where to get support when you need it

For more information or to register, please contact: Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus

Take a Break Drop In is  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children. At this special session you’ll have a chance to meet children’s author Marianne Duboc as part of the Morrin Centre’s Imagination Writer’s Festival.

• You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.
• Parking vouchers will be provided
• Your children are cared for by volunteers so you can take a break, learn something new and make new friends.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed – hopefully it will be rescheduled in the not-too-distant future.  Everyone  who was registered will be contacted by email when a new date is set. If you were not registered but are interested in attending this session in the future, please email us so your name can be added to the list of future participants.  We invite you to visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Parents, are you prepared to deal with the bumps, bee stings, and scraped knees that are all a part of childhood? Take this one-day workshop in English at the Wellness Centre for parents of children 8 years old and under.

• Accident prevention
• Shock
• Fainting and unconsciousness
• Choking
• Artificial respiration and CPR including defibrillator demonstration
• Burns
• Bumps, fractures, minor scrapes and bleeding
• Poisoning
• Bites
• Asthma
• Epilepsy
• Allergies

Breastfeeding mothers may bring their babies; a breastfeeding cushion will be made available for your convenience.

To guarantee your place, a non-refundable payment for the full amount is required before Friday, March 20, 2020. Cancellations with full refund will be accepted until this date. A flexible payment plan is available if needed. Pay by cash, cheque or online: wejh.ca/online-payment

For more information or to register, please call 418-684-5333, ext. 1265

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed – hopefully it will be rescheduled later this Spring. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Jarryd Smith, personal trainer extraordinaire, has kindly offered to lead a workout to help us raise money for the EPIQ annual Run for the Border Trip.
The workout will be an hour, and will be geared to whatever level of fitness you are currently at.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $25 for families at the door, or $10 and $20
if pre-paid.  Contact Jarryd directly for more information or sign up on the EPIQ FB page. https://www.facebook.com/events/524524535112006/  Please share this on your FB pages ! We are looking forward to seeing you out in big numbers!

Although this is a family event, parents are responsible for their children 🙂

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus

Expecting a baby in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

We’re in the process of setting up a FREE  online session  with Camille Nadeau, a bilingual doula, to take place on April 8, 2020. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper. Our goal  is to answer your questions and help better prepare you for labour and delivery as you welcome your little one.  We also hope to help you connect with other expectant parents who are living the same reality.

Topics to be covered

Camille Nadeau will cover these topics in this online doula session:

• The current situation in the local obstetric system at CHUL, SFA and the MDN de la Capitale-Nationale.
• How to prepare for the ideal birth you had in mind given this new reality.
• Tips and advice on how to handle stress before, during and after delivery.
• Suggestions for your life partners: tips to help them during labour.

Questions to get to you know you better

To make the session as useful to you as possible, please answer these questions when you register by email:

1. Where are you giving birth?
2. What is your due date?
3. Is this your first birth?  If not, what are the ages of your other children?
4. Are you planning to breastfeed?
5. Are you planning on a natural birth, or are you open to analgesics or anaesthesia?
6. Write down three words to describe your ideal birth.
7. Tell us your biggest concern.
8. Other questions? And remember, parents-to-be, there is no such thing as a silly question!

Special notes and how to register

No personal, medical questions: please keep those to ask your doctor or midwife.

Each session is limited to 10 families, so register today by emailing Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net and don’t forget to include your answers to the above questions!

Good news:  Our on-site  Get Ready for Kindergarten activity was postponed in March  due to physical distancing measures . Thankfully we are now able to bring it to you via videoconferencing technology.  For the first time ever you can attend in your PJ’s from the comfort of home!  All you will need is a cellphone, laptop with camera or tablet and an internet connection. There are a few places still available so please contact us ASAP to reserve your spot.

Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.

Join Psycho-Educator Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child the year prior to starting school!

Places are limited; first come, first served. Course may be cancelled if there are not enough participants.

We invite you to visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

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.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

All EPIQ events have been postponed due to the COVID19 pandemic. Stay tuned for more details …

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Join us for this timely community outreach session for seniors and their caregivers  entitled Important Telephone Numbers.

If you are busy supporting  a senior loved one you likely  don’t have time to spare searching for resources that could make everyone’s lives easier! Join us for this special commuity outreach session  to learn more about the special services offered when you dial: L’APPUI’s caregivers’ support line,   811, 211,   the Poison Control line number  and  Quebec’s Elder Abuse Help Line

Guest speakers: Audrey Martin, Liaison Coordinator with L’APPUI-CN , Helene Gagnon, Nurse with CIUSSSCN and Simon Durand, Coordonnateur du Centre d’information et de référence de la Capitale-Nationale et de la Chaudière-Appalaches will be on hand to explain their services and to  answer your questions.

Each participant will receive a FREE fridge magnet highlighting  important telephone  numbers every senior and/or caregiver should have on speed dial.

This activity is free and so is parking in the hospital lot. Please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer for more information or to register.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Pre-registration is necessary! 

Do you feel  bit like a cocooned  caterpillar in the midst of  these unusual pandemic circumstances ? What if you took this time to empower yourself by linking with other caregivers?

Consider joining  a series of online caregiving  sessions to help you  face the future with a new mind set and greater resilience for what lies ahead.  All you need is a smart phone, tablet or laptop with webcam. You can also join by landline, if you prefer.

Our facilitator Jeannie Potter, Interpersonal  Coach, former occupational therapist with a specialty in mental health and a caregiver herself, will guide participants  through the following sessions.

Session 1 – April 22:            Moving Beyond Survival Mode

Accept the invitation to dream bigger. Identify what you would like to have more of in life and what you want less of, especially in this unusual period of confinement and reflection. Recognize what drains you? Provide and obtain support from other caregivers while learning to value those things that are personally motivating and energizing.

Session 2 – May 13:             Exploring Stressors and Strengths

Discover how to use your strengths to creatively manage personal and collective problems and challenges. Learn how to develop  new strategies to thrive in the midst of a pandemic.

Session 3 – June 10 :             Supporting  Yourself in Difficult Times

Explore researched practices that involve changing our brain and behaviour through new mindsets and experiences. Learn how to support yourself and others in life-changing ways.

To register

Please register by email to Jan Anderson: janderson@jhpartners.net Plan on attending all three sessions.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

In lieu of our usual Café au lait Crew onsite  sessions the Wellness Centre will be offering online breastfeeding support  on Tuesday, April 28 starting at 10 AM.   You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  the expertice of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.   This particular session will be an abbreviated breastfeeding information session for expectant parents. Partners  are welcome as well.  There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. Participants must pre-register so that login information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.

Experience the Soothing Effect of Art Therapy

Are you caring for a senior loved one? Whether they live with you or at Saint Brigid’s Home or elsewhere the support you provide is invaluable. It can also be physically and emotional draining, particularly in these unusual times of physical distancing.  

Would you like to recharge your batteries and enjoy the company of other English-speaking caregivers? The Wellness Centre will be offering Online Art Therapy for the first time ever using materials you have in your home.

We invite you to join us for a FREE introductory session as we explore the brand new world of art therapy via videoconferencing.  This is your chance to try something new and refreshing. By sharing and learning together, we can all enlarge our local circle of care. Do  yourself and your loved one a favour by taking some time for yourself to learn more about the soothing effect of art therapy.

When: Thursday, April 30, 2020 starting at 7 pm

Where: From the comfort and safety of your home via videoconference technology.

Facilitator: Sophie Lessard-Latendresse

Registration is necessary, as places are limited. Please contact: Jan Anderson, Community Organizer for more information.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from:

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

• Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
• When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

• Birth plan & physiology of labour
• Managing the intensity of birth
• Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

• Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
• When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

• Birth plan & physiology of labour
• Managing the intensity of birth
• Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

None of us are immune from the ever present menace of fraud. But seniors, especially those dealing with memory loss, isolation and ill health are even more at risk. Join us to learn more about  various types of scams and fraudulent practices prevalent in Quebec society today and learn  how to take steps to protect yourself and your senior loved ones from being scammed.

Guest speaker Félix Parent, with  AQDR will facilitate this discussion and help provide participants with tools to detect fraud and prevent it from causing havoc in the lives of  seniors they are caring for or their own.

For more information or to register, please contact: Jan Anderson, Community Organizer.

This event is free and so is parking in the Jeffery Hale Parking lot. We will provide vouchers to cover the cost of this event.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

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.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

• Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
• When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

• Birth plan & physiology of labour
• Managing the intensity of birth
• Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

• Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
• When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

• Birth plan & physiology of labour
• Managing the intensity of birth
• Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Pre-registration is necessary! 

Do you feel  bit like a cocooned  caterpillar in the midst of  these unusual pandemic circumstances ? What if you took this time to empower yourself by linking with other caregivers?

Consider joining  a series of online caregiving  sessions to help you  face the future with a new mind set and greater resilience for what lies ahead.  All you need is a smart phone, tablet or laptop with webcam. You can also join by landline, if you prefer.

Our facilitator Jeannie Potter, Interpersonal  Coach, former occupational therapist with a specialty in mental health and a caregiver herself, will guide participants  through the following sessions.

Session 1 – April 22:            Moving Beyond Survival Mode

Accept the invitation to dream bigger. Identify what you would like to have more of in life and what you want less of, especially in this unusual period of confinement and reflection. Recognize what drains you? Provide and obtain support from other caregivers while learning to value those things that are personally motivating and energizing.

Session 2 – May 13:             Exploring Stressors and Strengths

Discover how to use your strengths to creatively manage personal and collective problems and challenges. Learn how to develop  new strategies to thrive in the midst of a pandemic.

Session 3 – June 10 :             Supporting  Yourself in Difficult Times

Explore researched practices that involve changing our brain and behaviour through new mindsets and experiences. Learn how to support yourself and others in life-changing ways.

To register

Please register by email to Jan Anderson: janderson@jhpartners.net Plan on attending all three sessions.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

• May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
• May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
• May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
• June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
• June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
• June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

As of mid-March, COVID-19 unfortunately put an end to our very popular  Friday morning  Take-a-Break Drop In gatherings at the community Wellness Centre (in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion).  But we won’t let a tiny virus stop us from hanging together any longer.

Please join us on Friday, May 15 at 10 AM for our first ever virtual TaB Drop In. Show off your covid haircuts (or lack there of!), baby’s first tooth or your toddler’s latest accomplishment; check in with one another and share a laugh or two.

The fun starts at 10:00 AM. You will  need to pre-register by the day prior so we can email you the sign-in details! Wear your PJ’s, if you wish & bring your own coffee 🙂  At the end of this session everyone can take part in a Get Moving Activity for the whole family organized by Jarryd Smith, Fitness Coach.

Be sure to register by email: janderson@jhpartners.net and stay tuned to our events calendar for more virtual Take-a-Breaks and other Family Matters activities to come, and follow our EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) page on Facebook!

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

• Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
• When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

• Birth plan & physiology of labour
• Managing the intensity of birth
• Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

• Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
• When: Mondays, May 4, 11, & 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

• Birth plan & physiology of labour
• Managing the intensity of birth
• Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of three sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? 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.

For more information or to register by May 14 please contact: Jan Anderson by email.

Join us for an informative videoconference session dealing with the subject of  Elder Abuse.  Mistreatment is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. It can take many forms and be intentional or unintentional. Sometimes mistreatment  can be  hard

to recognize or assess. It’s important for us to become more aware and protect ourselves and others from elder abuse,  ageism and mistreatment. Learn more about this important subject with  François Desmeules, CIUSSSCN Social Worker and Facilitator with the It’s Not Right! outreach program.

Registration is necessary so we can send you the log-in details prior to this event. Please email our community organizer to reserve your place.

This event is brought to you by:

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

• May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
• May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
• May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
• June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
• June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
• June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

We may have to maintain physical distancing in the fight to slow down the spread of Covid19 but we can still be social!

The Wellness Centre team is organizing a Zoom planning session to brainstorm  and plan for EPIQ events going forward. Please plan to join us! Bring along your ideas, suggestions, hopes and dreams. Pre-registration is necessary so the log-in information can be safely delivered to your e-mail box prior to this session. This event  is open to ALL English-speaking parents living in the greater Quebec City region. WE hope to see you there!

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

• May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
• May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
• May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
• June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
• June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
• June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

• May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
• May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
• May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
• June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
• June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
• June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second  virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂

Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register  by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our  EPIQ host for this event.

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

• May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
• May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
• May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
• June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
• June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
• June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Pre-registration is necessary! 

Do you feel  bit like a cocooned  caterpillar in the midst of  these unusual pandemic circumstances ? What if you took this time to empower yourself by linking with other caregivers?

Consider joining  a series of online caregiving  sessions to help you  face the future with a new mind set and greater resilience for what lies ahead.  All you need is a smart phone, tablet or laptop with webcam. You can also join by landline, if you prefer.

Our facilitator Jeannie Potter, Interpersonal  Coach, former occupational therapist with a specialty in mental health and a caregiver herself, will guide participants  through the following sessions.

Session 1 – April 22:            Moving Beyond Survival Mode

Accept the invitation to dream bigger. Identify what you would like to have more of in life and what you want less of, especially in this unusual period of confinement and reflection. Recognize what drains you? Provide and obtain support from other caregivers while learning to value those things that are personally motivating and energizing.

Session 2 – May 13:             Exploring Stressors and Strengths

Discover how to use your strengths to creatively manage personal and collective problems and challenges. Learn how to develop  new strategies to thrive in the midst of a pandemic.

Session 3 – June 10 :             Supporting  Yourself in Difficult Times

Explore researched practices that involve changing our brain and behaviour through new mindsets and experiences. Learn how to support yourself and others in life-changing ways.

To register

Please register by email to Jan Anderson: janderson@jhpartners.net Plan on attending all three sessions.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Dr Arruda, Director of Public Health is now telling Quebecers to wear masks when physical distancing isn’t possible in public. If you want to try to make your own mask why not join EPIQ volunteer Michelle Lupien for this free online face mask sewing session? Pattern and instructions will be emailed out ahead of time to all participants. We invite you to reuse fabrics from older clothes, such as cotton or cotton polyester blends.  You will also need bias tape or elastic. This will be a great way to socialize while learning a new skill! Register as early as possible so that you can receive and print out the pattern, read over the helpful directions an obtain log-in details  prior to the event.

Good news:  It is not currently possible to offer this  Get Ready for Kindergarten session on-site  due to physical distancing measures . Thankfully we can bring it to you via videoconferencing technology.  This year you can attend in your PJ’s from the comfort of home!  All you will need is a cellphone, laptop with camera or tablet and an internet connection. Please contact us to reserve your spot.

Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.

Join Psycho-Educator, Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child to get ready for kindergarten.

For more information or to register, please email Jan Anderson, Community Organizer so you can obtain the log-in details.   janderson@jhpartners.net

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

On the plains of Abraham with a potluck picnic. For the whole family!

1. Baby Chat Café  has always offered a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. During this pandemic period we will be meeting online instead of in person. Join us via teleconferencing on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer. Exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. We no longer have to worry about the shortage of parking space!   Come as you are and chill with us.  Learn more about the Québec Daycare System at the June 16th  session. Amanda Heath and Dana Hey will be giving us some insights from the perspective of a mom / daycare provider.

Registration by the day prior is necessary so we can email you the log-in details.  Baby Chat Café is a great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.    Hope to see you there!

One in five Canadians lives with Arthritis, according to the Arthritis Society. Arthritis can cause pain, decrease mobility, and diminish the quality of life. Join us via videoconference or telephone line  to learn about what you can do to manage your symptoms better and improve your functioning during these times of social isolation when our regular routines have gone by the wayside. There will be an open Q&A period at the end of the presentation. Pre-registration is necessary to obtain login details.

Learn more about 

1. The Different Types of Arthritis             

2. Causes and Risk Factors

3. What You Can do to Manage Arthritis

 Our Presenter, Myra Siminovitch, B.Sc., MBA, is a Montreal physiotherapist with a special interest in Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

Visit CHEP online @ www.chssn.org
A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023

Planning ahead – no matter your age – makes things easier for people who might have to manage your affairs. Decide what is important for the future for you and those around you. Make sure your documents reflect your wishes and tell your loved ones. Learn about the legal tools that are available for all Quebecers such as  powers of attorney, protection mandates, wills and advance medical directives.

Join us as Richard Goldman, Laywer with Éducaloi explains what options are available, and how you can access them. There will be time for participants to ask questions. Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s and Accreditation Canada Surveyor) will also be present to respond to questions of a medical nature regarding these planning tools.

Pre-registration is necessary so we can send you the log-in details prior to the session. All you need to take part is internet access and a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you require technical assistance to help you feel more comfortable with this format, just ask and we will be happy to assist you. 

This project has been made possible thanks to:

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

• May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
• May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
• May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
• June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
• June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
• June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

EPIQ Volunteer, Dana invites you to  celebrate the summer solstice with a cleansing spa night. Now more than ever is a great time to cleanse ourselves inside and out while welcoming this wonderful time of year. So put on your comfy summer jammies, grab a glass of whatever quenches your thirst, and join  in on  an interactive vitual spa night.

Dana will be giving a hair mask tutorial with the ingredients listed below. We may also do facials and a tutorial on “dry brushing”. Many of the ingredients for the mask and facial you probably already have in the house, and if not can pick up cheaply and easily at  your local  pharmacy or grocery store.

Registration by noon on the Friday prior is  necessary since our get together will be done via teleconferencing and we need to send you the login details.

Hair Mask Ingredients:

• Coconut oil
• Pink Himalayen salt (or any salt that is not fine. Himalayen sea salt works too!)
• Tea tree, lavender, peppermint or rosemary essential oil
• You will need a bowl and a towel

Face Mask Ingredients:

If you already have a mask –  use that!   If not then you’ll need:

• Honey
• Oats (preferably big oats)

If you have micellar  water, toner, and moisturizer, please have close at hand as well. If you do not have a dry bush ,that’s ok!  Dana will explain the proper way to use one. Any questions – feel free to contact her.

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Instead of our usual Café au Lait Crew group sessions, the Wellness Centre is offering online breastfeeding support on Tuesday, June 30 starting at 10:00 AM.   You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and the expertise of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Partners are welcome too!

There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. You must pre-register so that we can send you the required log-in information the day before to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Join us for some family fun at our Directions Workout. Fitness trainer, Jarryd Smith will get your children moving while helping them become more familiar with many common directions they need to understand before starting kindergarten.  Words like  above, below, next to, before, after, on, under, in front of, behind, around and through. Register by the evening prior to obtain log-in details. READY, SET, GO …

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you pefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

• Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
• It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
• Expectant parents also welcome
• Virtual sessions mean no more  parking hassels!

Geneviève Fily-Paré, speech pathologist with Centre Mosaïque de Québec: Clinique d’orthophonie will be joining us for a discussion on communicating with your baby.  You will also have an opportunity to learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy intiative.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Please join the EPIQ gang  for a summer social via your home through Zoom. Use this occasion to get dressed up, enjoy  a little plate of yummy adult snacks and quench your thirst while chatting. Please register by noon on the day of the event  so we can send you the login details. Any questions? C0ntact Dana, the host for this special evening!

In lieu of our usual Café au lait Crew onsite  sessions the Wellness Centre will be offering online breastfeeding support  on Tuesday,  June 9 and 30 starting at 10 AM.   You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  the expertice of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Partners  are welcome as well.  There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME!  July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net

July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero

Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better?  How does food impact function?  Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times  with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible through funding from

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for a 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME!  July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net

July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero

Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better?  How does food impact function?  Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible through funding from

Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second  virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂

Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register  by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our  EPIQ host for this event.

Create a homemade fort or tent prior to this session and give your playmates a virtual tour at this EPIQ get together for English-speaking families! Learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy project at the same time. Pre-registration is necessary by the day prior so we can send you the log-in details.

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with  Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

• Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
• It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
• Expectant parents also welcome
• Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

• 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

To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an international public health emergency that poses a serious challenge to our physical and psychological resilience. This pandemic affects how we live and how we die. It impacts our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, changes the way we love and care for ourselves and others, and influences how we work play and grieve. Psychosocial Therapist and Grief Counsellor, Yvonne Clark will be joining us for a practical discussion on mental health, grief and life losses and how we can cope during the Covid crisis.

This activity is made possible thanks to

https://wejh.ca/event/chep-video-conference-grief-and-life-losses/

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.  Join us for the last in our 3-part online summer series entitled Taking Care of ME!

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

September 24 – 7 pm:  Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. It is natural to feel stressed and anxious on occasion but constant worrying and preoccupation with worst-case scenarios can be unproductive and even paralyzing. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms including sleeplessness, heart racing, sweating, trembling and fatigue. Anxiety can steal your joy and your health. Join us for an interesting session with psychologist, David Martin as we explore practical ways to manage stress and overcome caregiver anxiety even in the midst of a pandemic.

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from