Upcoming Events and Activities

Sep
28
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Sep 28 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Sep
29
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Sep 29 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Oct
6
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four 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.

Oct
7
Wed
2020
Straight Talk about End of Life Options: Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers
Oct 7 @ 10:00 AM

If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various  options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.

Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.

This  event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to register, please  contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Straight Talk about End of Life Options: Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers
Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM

If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various  options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.

Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.

This  event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to regster, please  contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Oct
13
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four 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.

Oct
14
Wed
2020
EPIQ Online Planning Party
Oct 14 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

EPIQ stands for English-speaking Parents in Quebec City and it’s the driving force behind a variety of fun activities for parents and kids. Prior to 2020 these activities took place all over town and included everything from pumpkin patch outings to our annual HOHOHO Here We Go Again Christmas Party. But this year things may  look a little different. But that doesn’t mean we can still stay connected via teleconferencing.  Let’s  get creative together. Join us on line as we plot  new ways to have fun in a pandemic! Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Price jprice@jhpartners.net to get the login details for this fun annual planning evening scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 starting at 7 pm.

 

Oct
15
Thu
2020
Enhancing Motor Skills for Elementary School Success
Oct 15 @ 7:30 PM

Is your son or daughter physically ready to start school? In recent  years kindergarten  teachers have noted children’s fine motor skills  may not be ready to hold a pencil, use scissors, tie shoes laces, undo buttons or engage in other daily fine motor activities. These skills are easily cultivated at home through games and simple daily tasks. Join us for an interesting informal  discussion with occupational therapist Pascale Lemaire. Learn more about the importance of fine motor skill development and the role it plays in school readiness in this free, online parent know-how session.

Register by October 14, 2020 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!

 

Oct
19
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Oct
20
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four 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.

Oct
21
Wed
2020
Community Outreach Session: Eating Well During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Oct 21 @ 10:00 AM

You can practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic!

Join Théa Demmers, Registered Dietitian with Concordia University’s PERFORM Centre, as she shares strategies related to eating well. Learn about the impact of the pandemic on our daily habits and tips on ways to change.

 

This activity is brought you by:

Oct
23
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Halloween
Oct 23 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents.  This month’s theme is Halloween! Be sure to wear your costume so you can show it off on the screen. Enjoy a scary story, some silly songs and games and learn how to make a witch’s broom out of things from your recycling box. To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.

Oct
27
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Straight Talk about Pelvic Floor Care
Oct 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

Find out everything you need to know about pelvic care with Chantal Couture,  physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 27 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four 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.

Oct
28
Wed
2020
Is My Child on Track? (Online)
Oct 28 @ 7:30 PM

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 October 21,  please contact:  Jan at janderson@jhpartners.net

 

Oct
29
Thu
2020
Autumn Spa Night
Oct 29 @ 7:00 PM

Hello ladies,

Let’s zoom together for another Spa night!                     

We all know how tough our QC winters can be, so this night will tackle the dry winter skin, dry scalp and helping hair growth. If you would like to only listen in and take notes that’s ok too! If you would like to join me in doing a mask and a hair care regiment then here is what you will need:

Face:

1) A squeaky clean face ☺️

2) A face mask

3) Toner

4) Facial moisturizer

Hair Mask:

1) Towel

2) Coconut oil

3) Chunky salt (I use pink salt)

4) Rosemary, lavender, peppermint or tea tree oil

Space is limited so please rsvp ASAP ☺️ directly to Jan  for the Zoom login details

Hope to see you all soon, Dana Hey , EPIQ Hostess

Nov
4
Wed
2020
Keys to a Positive Elementary School Experience
Nov 4 @ 7:30 PM

Parental support and involvement are  key to making school a positive experience right from the start.  We all want our children to enjoy learning,  to suceed academically and to be happy at school. Join us for an informal discussion with teacher Liam Jones to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.

 

The session will touch on how to help your child: 

Arrive at school ready to learn,

Organize themselves,

Reinforce learning concepts at home,

Expand their vocabulary particularly in their second language;

Establish good  rapport with teacher and school,

Develop study skills  and much more!

Register by November 3, 2020 to obtain the log-in information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer,  Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net  for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today!

Nov
5
Thu
2020
EPIQ: Daycare During a Pandemic Information Session
Nov 5 @ 6:30 PM

It’s time to put the rumors aside when it comes to dealing with daycare during a pandemic!  Come and learn the facts!  Join Amanda Heath for an information session touching on some of the most basic questions that any parent/expecting parent would have when it comes to daycare and the pandemic. She will be covering topics such as: what you should expect when dropping off and picking up your children, COVID-19 rules and regulations and how they apply to your children, as well as recent updates. 

Whether you have a child in daycare already but are considering keeping them home, or if you are looking for a daycare, this session is for you!   The current health rules and regulations mandated by public health are the same for ALL types of daycares, which means that you will be receiving facts relevant to your situation.   All sources of information will be shared with you so that you know where to look for future updates.

Registration is required.

Please RSVP to Jessica Price to get the ZOOM login details.

 

Nov
6
Fri
2020
TAB Virtual Drop In: Welcome Back!
Nov 6 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Calling all parents – plan to join us for the first TaB session of the fall  season for a catch-up gab session online. Great chance to “see” one another and show off how much your kids have grown over the summer.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Nov
8
Sun
2020
EPIQ: Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM

For those of you who always wished the Cafe au Lait meetings were on a weekend, this is for you!   Join our host Shelley Dupuis for this virtual meeting on Sunday November 8th at 10am.
During this meeting we will be talking about breastfeeding and returning to work, including pumping & storing breast milk.

Important to note that if you are struggling with breastfeeding issues, or have any other questions about breastfeeding, we can talk about that too!   If you just need to see and chat with other parents, this is a really embracing space.  Expectant moms are also welcome!

Don’t worry if you’re a little late. We all understand baby’s timing may not line up with the schedule!  Come as you are – when you can.

For more information or to get the ZOOM login details contact Jessica Price, information above.

 

Nov
10
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Share Your Birth Stories
Nov 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

We’ve had a baby boom over the past few months in the middle of a pandemic and we want to hear your birthing stories. Grab a coffee, tea or tisane and turn on your device and be prepared to meet some incredibly strong women!

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

Guys Raising Kids in Quebec City Focus Group
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Consider  participating in a one-time online focus group for guys raising kids in Quebec City. Mardoché Mertilus, Program Manager of Programme d’Adaptation des Pratiques aux réalités Paternelles with the Regroupement pour la valorisation de la paternité (RVP) will be guiding us in this exercise. We’re looking for dads/step dads of newborns all the way to preteens. Join in and share your insights about how the Wellness Centre could better respond to  your parenting needs in terms of of current services/programs  and in the creation of new ones.

Get involved and help us make our community stronger! Just email our Community Organizer to obtain the Zoom login details for this event happening Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 pm.

WE Belong Parents Info Night
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

If you are an English-speaking parent of a child, teen or adult with special needs living in the Greater Québec City region (north and south shores), the WE Belong Parents group is for you. It’s a safe place to share experiences and chat with other parents of special needs persons, learn new things, find resources, or just enjoy some “ME” time.

Join other parents for an Info Night to learn about services and share your experiences. Please RSVP directly to knadeau@jhpartners.net and you will be sent the login information for the meeting.

Nov
11
Wed
2020
Helping Caregivers Cope with Disturbing Behaviours
Nov 11 @ 7:00 PM

Aging family members or loved ones with memory loss and/or  Alzheimer’s-like dementia often struggle with  behaviours that can be quite disturbing for those around them. Such  behaviours may include difficulty sleeping, wandering, repeating the same thing over and over, personal hygiene issues, paranoia, lack of social filters, angry outbursts and many more. Join us for a frank discussion with Geneviève Gaboury, social counsellor with the Société Alzheimer de Québec to discover what triggers these behaviours and some useful strategies to help everyone cope more positively in these situations. To register for this online session, please contact our community organizer.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Nov
13
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time Online: Autumn
Nov 13 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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.  This month’s theme is Autumn. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy some motorskill developing games.

Join in on the fun!

To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.

Nov
18
Wed
2020
Community Outreach: Moving Well During the Pandemic
Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM

How can you practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic? Concordia University PERFORM Centre’s kinesiologist,   Christina Weiss  will join us to share some interesting strategies  to help keep us active during this unusual period. Join us to learn how COVID-19 impacts your daily habits  and discover safe and fun ways to stay active during the long winter months ahead.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from

and in partnership with

Nov
20
Fri
2020
TAB Virtual Drop In: Let’s Talk about Tantrums
Nov 20 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

 

  • A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Moms and dads plan to join us for an open discussion on the topic of  tantrums with our special guest Jayanna Pleau, Special Educator with Jeffery Hale Community Services.

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

Nov
21
Sat
2020
EPIQ: Family Cooking Party!
Nov 21 @ 4:30 PM

Dear parents,

Now that we are cooking at home more than ever, come join us for the first ever EPIQ cooking party!  Never has there been a better time to cook with your family, and even add to your repertoire of recipes to « wow » your friends and family once we can get back to social gatherings.

Our host Elise’s talented husband and professional chef, Samuel, will be demonstrating how to make a restaurant quality creamy risotto (along with it’s versatile options).  A list of ingredients and cookware needed will be provided in advance so you can cook right along with us (if you choose). Join us by yourself, with your partner, or with the whole family!

Hope to see you there!

Registration required! 

Nov
23
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Nov 23 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Dec
1
Tue
2020
Community Outreach: Getting More Comfy with Zoom
Dec 1 @ 10:00 AM

As the second wave rages on, we are all depending more and more on technology to reduce isolation and keep us connected to one another.  All of our caregiver programming has moved online, but some of us still aren’t feeling totally comfortable with the Zoom platform. If you haven’t yet taken the Zoom plunge, or you have but still need a hand feeling more comfortable with its many features, this is the session for you!

The Wellness Centre is partnering with Life Long Learning for this event. Join Michelle Osbourne and Meghan Radden from the Quebec City Reading Council for a fun, interactive session that will help seniors and their caregivers get comfy with Zoom! To participate  you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with a web cam. Kindly register with our community organizer to obtain the login details.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

Dec
2
Wed
2020
BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Dec 2 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Liz Perrin gives tips for saving money and shopping online. Discussion and sharing of ideas. In collaboration with Voice of English-speaking Quebec.
REGISTER in advance and get the Zoom link from the Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, Natalie Domingue: natalie@atwaterlibrary.ca

For questions about your digital device, contact CONNECT Project Coordinator Liz Perrin: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344.

With funding from the Government of Canada.

Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Dec 2 @ 7:00 PM

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

Dec
4
Fri
2020
TAB Virtual Drop In: Festive Holiday Gathering – A Virtual Visit with Santa
Dec 4 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Santa Claus will be joining us for the last TaB of 2020! Be sure to tune in at 9:30 am so your toddler can say hi! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Dec
6
Sun
2020
EPIQ: Holiday Baking with Kids!
Dec 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Who’s ready to get into the holiday spirit? I know that my family and I sure are! We’d love for you to join us (Dana Hey and family) by starting off this Christmas season with some cookie baking.  We will be making a classic gingerbread recipe in many different shapes.   Registration required in advance.  The ingredients list as well as the zoom registration details will be emailed out closer to the date.  To register and to get the zoom details contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net

Dec
7
Mon
2020
Caregivers’ Virtual Café: Spreading Cheer – Better Holiday Visits with Aging Loved Ones
Dec 7 @ 7:00 PM

Zoom in for a festive Caregivers’ Café as we explore ways to have better holiday visits with our loved ones this season. Special Educator, Danny Roach and Special Care Councellor, Lucie Lachance from the Jeffery Hale-Saint- Brigid’s Day Centre team will help us discover some  creative ways to bring love and cheer despite pandemic restrictions. All  participants will receive a free copy by mail of McGill’s  helpful Dementia Activity Guide along with tips and suggestions from our delightful and very experienced guests. To obtain login details, please email Jan Anderson,  Community Organizer.

This activity is made possibe thanks to:

 

Dec
8
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Language Development: The Importance of Story Time and Nursery Rhymes
Dec 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

Join us for an informal chat with Kristy Findlay, Speech Language Pathologist as we explore fun facets of language development and learn new ways to increase baby’s vocabulary!  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Dec
11
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Elves
Dec 11 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for preschool children and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and play games to grow motor skills. This fun, vitual activity is organized by the Quebec City Reading Council.

 

Join in on the fun!

Reservations are necessary, please  follow the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduirpz0iGtD6ev2JoAiUxNYZov38mEJI 

Jan
9
Sat
2021
EPIQ: Snow Fort Building Fun!
Jan 9 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Calling all dads and/or moms and kiddos out into the snow! We invite you to join us for a day of Snow Fort Building Fun via zoom. How this will work is as follows: Dana Hey will do a quick chat via ZOOM at 10am to start you off, then after that it is up to you!  The idea is to just get out in the snow, get creative and have some fun! 🙂  Take as much time as you need, and if you would like to share your snow structures with us, please send in pictures!

See you then!

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.

Jan
11
Mon
2021
Caregivers Café: Anger & Caregiving – Something We Rarely Dare to Talk About
Jan 11 @ 7:00 PM

When family caregivers open up about their emotions, they are often mention feelings of stress, sadness and depression. But we rarely  talk about the anger, impatience and even rage that can flare up in an instant. Who hasn’t snapped back  during their caregiving journey and then relentlessly beat themselves up for it later? If you have ever felt like clenching your fists and screaming in frustration, you are not alone. Most caregivers probably experience these strong emotions from time to time.

Anger is an important emotion to explore and understand within the caregiving relationship. This Caregivers’ Café session will help you build a greater understanding of anger and your relationship to the emotion. Participants will be encouraged to articulate their feelings around anger and discuss how they express anger within their caregiving relationships. Together we will explore new ways to cope with  anger and dare to talk about it openly.  To join this online conversation, simly  contact our community orgnaizer for the Zoom log-in details

This activity is made possibe thanks to:

Jan
12
Tue
2021
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Sleep Like a Baby – Share Your Nap and Bedtime Strategies
Jan 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

Have you ever wondered about the expression “sleep like a baby”?? Let’s admit it … sometimes babies just don’t sleep as much as we’d like them to! Join us for an informal chat about the zzzzz’s or lack thereof! Share your nap and bedtime strategies and make a new friend or two.   For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Jan
18
Mon
2021
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Jan 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Jan
20
Wed
2021
Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers: Managing Risk & Uncertainty
Jan 20 @ 10:00 AM

Life as we knew it changed drastically back in March 2020 with the declaration of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve been dealing with risk and uncertainty ever since. This is a very stressful time for everyone but particularly for seniors and their caregivers. Why not set aside some time this week to check in with with psychologist Dr Camillo Zacchai to learn new ways to manage these unsettling times. Please contact our community organizer for the login details.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

Jan
21
Thu
2021
Welcome Back Virtual Get Together
Jan 21 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Lifelong Learning returns for the second half of our semester. Join on January 21st to say “Hi” and share your holiday stories. Let’s use this to check in and see what’s coming up for LLL.

This activity and all Lifelong Learning activities for the 2020-2021 season are FREE.

Registration is required. Please email Meghan at info@LIfelongLearningquebec.org or visit our NEW facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningQuebec for details.

Jan
22
Fri
2021
TAB Virtual Drop In: Family Literacy Day Celebration
Jan 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Join us for a special online Family Literacy Celebration. This year’s theme is “Travel the World Together”. Even if we can’t actually travel and visit other people, we can still learn about the world and other cultures from our homes using our imagination and resources.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Jan
26
Tue
2021
ADHD in Children: What Parents Need to Know?
Jan 26 @ 7:30 PM

 

Join us for an informal information virtual learning session with David Martin, psychologist to learn more about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

 

How can you know if your child is exhibiting normal kid behavior or ADHD?

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of ADHD and what diagnostic tools are available for local English-speaking families coping with this diagnosis?

Come away with parenting tips and useful resources to better support children with ADHD.

Register by January 25, 2021 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson  janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!

Jan
27
Wed
2021
The Art of Storytelling
Jan 27 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Open to those who missed this event last year and to those who wish to refresh their work from last year. This is part 1 of the Art of Storytelling series offered during the spring of 2020. Part 2 will be coming up later in the month.

Storytelling is something we do naturally and have done so since the dawn of time (so easy a Caveman could do it). This interactive activity we will teach you to harness your creativity and develop better stories to tell. Whether they are your everyday stories to a fantasy world you tell your grandkids. Learn from the experts at Disney’s Pixar on how to develop our own unique stories while listening to what inspires them to develop such beautiful films.

Feb
1
Mon
2021
A Quebec School System 101
Feb 1 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The education system in Quebec is unique in many ways.  Language laws dictate who is eligible to attend school in English and who is not. Parents and newcomers may find it hard to navigate the school system. The session “A Québec School System 101” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.

Be sure to register by noon on February 1 for this informative virtual community outreach session so we can send you the login details.

“A Québec School System 101” online event is for you, if you’ve ever wondered …

  • Is my child eligible to attend school in English?
  • When and how do we register for Kindergarten, elementary school and high school?
  • What school(s) can my kids attend based on where I live? If I am willing to drive my kids to school can they attend a school in another sector of town?
  • What are the options in terms of preschool, Pre-K, programme passe-partout, and before- and after-school daycare and how do we access them? What are the related costs? And what services are offered in each program?
  • Grade names here differ from those elsewhere. What is meant by cycle 1 and 2 and sec. 1, 2, etc. ?
  • Is it true parents of elementary students are often required to pay for noon-time surveillance if their children eat lunch at school? If so, how does that work and what does it cost?
  • Why do we have to purchase so many supplies each fall for kids attending public school. Doesn’t the school board provide these supplies? Who will give me the list of what materials my child needs and when?
  • I live on the south shore; when will there be an English elementary school on my side of the St-Lawrence?
  • What is all the fuss about school boards being replaced by service centres? What impact will this have on my child’s education and our local English-speaking community?
  • Québec schools seem to put a lot of emphasis on provincial exams; at what grade do these exams start? How does QCSB compare to other local boards in terms of exam results?
  • What is the difference between Québec’s adult education and DEP programs and CEGEP? Can we access these programs in English in Québec City? How do we apply? What programs are available and are there any fees for them?

“A Québec School System 101” session is a joint venture brought to you by Jeffery Hale Community Partners, Voice of English-Speaking Québec and the Central Québec School Board.

PS – 101 (pronounced “one-oh-one”) is a topic for beginners in any area. It has all the basic principles and concepts that are expected in a particular field. In Québec, 101 also has quite another significance!

Feb
4
Thu
2021
Caregivers’ Cafe: An Evening of Art Therapy focused on Self-love
Feb 4 @ 7:00 PM

Loving yourself is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so kind with others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual session for senior caregivers  led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. We will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply using art materials we all have around the house. You’ll  come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary as spaces are limited. Please contact our community organizer for the log-in details.

This activity is made possible thanks to

 

EPIQ- Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Feb 4 @ 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Join us (hosts Elise and Samuel) for a virtual wine tasting on Thursday, February 4th, at 8pm! Wine is definitely an essential item, so wine not come and appreciate it’s craft amongst good company.  We’ll be going through the basic steps of wine tasting, while comparing a New World and Old World wine of the same grape variety. 

 

Here are the wines we will be tasting, which are available at the SAQ: 

  1. Imagery Pinot Noir Californie 2019, Red wine, 750 ml, USA California (found in cellar part of the SAQ) $21.95 https://www.saq.com/fr/13692157 
  2.  Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes, Red wine, 750 ml, France Bourgogne, $19.05  https://www.saq.com/fr/10667474

If you’d prefer to taste a wine you have on hand at home alternatively, you are still welcome to join us!

Also, if you prefer a non-alcoholic beverage or a  de-alcoholized wine, feel free to join in with your own beverage or try one of our de-alcoholized recommendations below.   

 

  1. Artis Merlot Vin de France, Red wine, de-alcoholized(.5%), 750 ml, France, $9.45  https://www.saq.com/fr/14323871 
  2. Torres Natureo 2019, White wine, de-alcoholized (.5%), 750 ml, Spain, $9.75 https://www.saq.com/en/1133479

 

We hope to see you there, 

 

Cheers! 

 

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.

 

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

 

 

Feb
5
Fri
2021
TAB Virtual Drop In: Understanding Quebec Family Law
Feb 5 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Richard Goldman, lawyer with Éducaloi, will be joining us at this session for an introduction to the basics of Quebec family law, followed by an interactive discussion.  Plan to join us!

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

Feb
9
Tue
2021
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Communicating with Baby
Feb 9 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

Join us for an informal virtual get together with Kristy Findlay, Speech Pathologist as we chat about  communicate with baby.  Learn about signing with baby and many other fun communication stategies.  For more details or to  obtain log-in details , please email our  Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Feb
12
Fri
2021
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Valentines
Feb 12 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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!

Registration required through the following link:

Registration Page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfu6oqDkqGtbC_YqFkvMYT1Ob8hFzQclS

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/394908025053569/

Feb
17
Wed
2021
CHEP Videoconference: Straight Talk about End-of-Life Options
Feb 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Straight Talk about End-of-Life Options with presenter Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor – Jeffrey Hale Community Partners (JHCP)

This session addresses end-of-life options: palliative care, do not resuscitate orders, refusal or withdrawal of treatment, medical assistance in dying, and advanced medical directives.

This health video conference will take place  in a Zoom Meeting format (where attendees can see each other as opposed to a webinar format where attendees do not see each other).

Registration in advance is necessary. Please click here and follow the instructions. Your response to this question “Which community organization invited you to this CHEP session?” should be Jeffery Hale Community Partners.

 

 

 

 

EPIQ Step-parents’ Virtual Get-together
Feb 17 @ 8:00 PM

Being a parent can be challenging, rewarding, and complicated, but we love unconditionally.  Sadly, family programs and services sometimes tend to forget or ignore step-parents. Step-parents make the choice to love, take care and be there, even when they may not have to. If you agree that family is not simply defined by blood but by commitment and by love, please join us virtually on the evening of Wednesday, February 17th, to connect with other step-moms and step-dads as we support and draw inspiration from one another. We will discuss everything from the role of a step-parent and undefined limits to its difficulties and rewards.

Registration required, but first…

Prior to our first get together, please read and reflect on the thoughtful words below from Jayanna Pleau, our step-parent host.


“When I grow up, I want to be a step-parent,” said no one, ever…   

Mothers and fathers are praised for raising children, even celebrated. Mothers are even nicknamed “super moms.” During their careers and in their daily lives, protection, support, guidance, pride and love are expected from moms and dads towards their biological children. Yet, behind the shadows of these “super parents,” the same expectations are often held of step-parents towards another’s children. “Super moms” may get through parenthood with the help of unconditional love, but truth be told, step-parents sometimes have to resort to sheer will to get through their new lifestyle.

Standing tall, hands-on-hips, cape-in-wind, biological mothers are praised for raising children, and supported when the going gets tough.  Invisible cape in the wind, step-parents are reminded of their choice should a burnout happen.

Between biological parents, there are various styles of discipline and chosen responsibilities. Step-parents continuously juggle anger, regret, happiness, content and guilt, and at times with unwanted sealed mouths, because final decisions are not our final decisions to make. Step-parents live lives that aren’t fully ours, yet people may remind us it was our choice.

Honestly, step-parenting is about changing your life for another’s children. It’s about constantly wondering where your limits are. It’s about taboo regrets, hushed thoughts, and guilty pleasures of replacing the biological parent half the time.  It’s about waking up at night, dealing with tantrums, disciplining, spending time with someone else’s child, and wondering you can handle it, if it’s all worth it. It’s about being brave.

All good parenting requires love and care, but not DNA. The fine print for parenthood reads making children a priority. Parenthood is about teaching children valuable lessons and guiding them through life. It’s also about putting on a brave face that children are always safe with their parents.

Celebrating step-parents!

Bravery is great, but unconditional love is simply the best. Loving your own child is easy; loving another parent’s child as your own is what makes step-parents really special.

We invite all super step-moms and super step-dads to join the club. Step-parents, stand tall, put your hands on your hips and let your cape flow in the wind.

I look forward to meeting you on Zoom on February 17th.

Jayanna

 

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: You must register in advance to attend.
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocuuhrjotHdOpDWgiJDGlh6_jVXMRCLVy
After your registration has been confirmed, you will receive the link for the Zoom details.
Have any questions or concerns? Contact Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net

 

Feb
18
Thu
2021
Explore Self Care and Self Compassion through Art Therapy
Feb 18 @ 10:00 AM

Self-care is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so compassionate towards others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual Caregivers’ Café session led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. Using material, we all have around the house we will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply. You’ll come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary, as spaces are limited. Contact our community organizer for the log-in details.

This activity has been made possible thanks to

 

Feb
19
Fri
2021
TAB Virtual Drop In: Antibiotic Resistance: What Parents Need to Know
Feb 19 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Join us for an informative, interactive talk about antibiotic resistance with infectious disease specialist and new mom, Dr.Chloë Bogaty.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator, jprice@jhpartners.net

Feb
20
Sat
2021
EPIQ: Moms’ Movie Night In!
Feb 20 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Join our volunteer host Dana for a movie night in the comfort of your own home!   Please read her message below to you!

Hi!  I hope that you can join me for a cozy “Moms’ Movie Night In” on February 20th starting at 7pm. We will do a little intro of ourselves and then start the movie by 7:30pm. I have chosen the movie “Bad Moms” because I feel it is something that we can all relate to and have a good laugh over.  The movie is on Netflix.

See you then!

Dana

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: You must register in advance to attend.
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcuCvqDgsG9Q3_KwF77rDww9FqluDAR_U
After your registration has been confirmed, you will receive the link for the Zoom details.

Have any questions or concerns? Contact Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net

 

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Feb
22
Mon
2021
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Feb 22 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Mar
2
Tue
2021
Community Outreach: Federal Programs and Services for Seniors
Mar 2 @ 10:00 AM

Join us for an informative session on Federal government benefits related to aging and the role of the caregiver. Service specialist for citizens from Service Canada, France Bélanger will be joining us to explore topics such as Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Employment Insurance, Compassionate Care benefits for caregivers and much more. For more information or to register please contact our Community Organizer.

 

 

This activity is made possible thanks to

A Welcoming Space for New Dads and Fathers-to-be
Mar 2 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Becoming a father is a huge life transition and one for which we often feel rather unprepared. Once it all begins, there is no going back! Moms-to-be get lots of support but new or expectant dads can sometimes feel left out or even disconnected from the whole process especially in these unusual pandemic times.

The community Wellness Centre is here to help our expectant and new dads connect with each other as you adjust to your new role as a father. You want to be the best dad possible for your child, but you probably have lots of questions. We want you to know that you are not alone!

This free pilot session aims to help new and expectant dads prepare for birth and parenthood. Together, we will explore some of the many challenges in becoming a new father and co-parent and do our best to help you thrive!

This free 90 minute workshop for dads only is led by Mardoché Mertius, a bilingual facilitator with Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité.  Mardo is a father of two with another on the way.  He has been organizing and leading prenatal groups for dads since 2013. We guarantee this will be a fun, learning adventure for all those men brave enough to enrol.

Register now for the first pilot session taking place the evening of March 2, 2021. 

Click on the registration link below to reserve your spot!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ugqDspG9za1SICGvCTCusXg1dH9XY2

If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact Jessica at: jprice@jhpartners.net

Mar
9
Tue
2021
Ancient and Medieval History Tour of Ireland
Mar 9 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We can’t travel in real life, but we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with the “Great Tours” lecture series through Great Courses Plus. This is part 1 or 2 lessons. You do not need to attend both.

In part 1. We will first learn about prehistoric and Celtic Ireland to investigate the origins of civilization in Ireland by visiting several ancient sites, including Newgrange and the great Hill of Tara. See what the beautiful ruins can tell us about the Celtic people, their religion, and some of the marvelous myths of Irish history. From there we will travel to Medieval Ireland and discover St. Patrick, one of the greatest figures in Irish medieval history. Here we will visit several important sites: Croagh Patrick in western Ireland, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin town, and the Clonmacnoise monastery in the center of Ireland.

 

You MUST register to receive the zoom link. Please contact Meaghan Radden at 418-  681-1258 or info@lifelonglearningquebec.org

Virtual Baby Chat Café: A Visit from Service Canada
Mar 9 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

Learn  about helpful federal government services and benefits to support families during this visit from Service Canada. Topics of interest include how to obtain a Social Insurance Number and passport for baby, child benefits, education savings plans, plus much more!  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator  jprice@jhpartners.net

Virtual Prenatal Course
Mar 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four sessions.  For more information please contact  Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Mar
10
Wed
2021
Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Mar 10 @ 7:00 PM

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

Mar
12
Fri
2021
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Pirates
Mar 12 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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 registering in the following Zoom registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcO2ppj8uE9MQDOaOvgoIFWQzdqHe9CGF

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/447811429749338/

 

Mar
16
Tue
2021
Virtual Prenatal Course
Mar 16 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four sessions.  For more information please contact  Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Mar
17
Wed
2021
Helping Our Anxious Children Find Rest
Mar 17 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join experienced psychoeducator Krysta Letto to learn more about anxiety in children and develop strategies for parents to help their children find emotional rest.

From a developmental perspective, we will explore the emotional roots of anxiety – going beyond the reactions and behaviours we see in our children.  We will look at the essential role of relationship when addressing anxiety as well as the importance of making room for safe emotional expression.

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuuorjkoHt1p2QYsGvlJ4_vGUSQ47sPV

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

Click here to view the poster

Mar
18
Thu
2021
Helping Our Anxious Teens Find Rest
Mar 18 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join experienced psychoeducator Krysta Letto to learn more about anxiety in teens and develop strategies for parents to help their teens find emotional rest.

From a developmental perspective, we will explore the emotional roots of anxiety – going beyond the reactions and behaviours we see in our children.  We will look at the essential role of relationship when addressing anxiety as well as the importance of making room for safe emotional expression.

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf–uqjkqHdDxcg4Anf6ns1KlT1u30zpL 

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

Click here to view the poster

Mar
19
Fri
2021
TAB Virtual Drop In: Raising Bilingual Kids
Mar 19 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Join us for an informal virtual get together with Geneviève Fily-Paré, Speech Pathologist, as we chat about  raising bilingual children.  Learn about the richness bilingualism can offer to your children, strategies to help your children learn the languages around them, and myths surrounding bilingualism and bilingual children.   For more details or to  obtain log-in details , please email our  Interim Program Coordinator by email at jprice@jhpartners.net

Mar
20
Sat
2021
EPIQ- Green Thumb: Planting Your Summer Garden
Mar 20 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

zzYes, there is still snow on the ground, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer garden.  Sign up before February 20th to reserve a seed package to start your veggie garden courtesy of the community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale. Then, join Monica Verweij, our passionate gardener Guru, and her co-host Elise Holloway, for a virtual planting event on March 20th.

How to register

To participate and to get your seed packet, please register and also send your mailing address to Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Mar
22
Mon
2021
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Mar 22 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Mar
23
Tue
2021
Virtual Prenatal Course
Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four sessions.  For more information please contact  Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Mar
24
Wed
2021
Irish Revival in Literature and Art Tour of Ireland
Mar 24 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We can’t travel in real life but we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with “Great Tours” lecture series from Great Courses Plus. This is part 2 of 2 lessons. Attending both lectures is not required.

In this lesson, our Professor will introduce us to the artistic era of Ireland and its key figures, including WB Yeats, Lady Gregory, JM Synge, James Joyce and many more.

Registration is required to receive the call information. 

Mar
30
Tue
2021
Virtual Prenatal Course
Mar 30 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm

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:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • 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 four sessions.  For more information please contact  Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Mar
31
Wed
2021
How Speech Therapy can improve quality of life for caregivers and those they care for
Mar 31 @ 7:00 PM

Speech therapy offers an improved quality of life for caregivers and those they care for. Join us for a  timely session  led by Kristy Findlay, Speech-Language Pathologist with the Centre Mosaïque, clinique d’orthophonie à Québec as we learn together how speech therapy can improve quality of life for  loved ones with limited speech due  to stroke, Parkinson’s or P-like diseases, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. Come learn new ways to communicate more effectively. For more information or to register, please contact our Community Organizer.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Apr
9
Fri
2021
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Teddy Bears
Apr 9 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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!

REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOugpzIuHtQT7bfX3IJKF3b1liOmt4w4

Apr
13
Tue
2021
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Introducing Solids
Apr 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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!

ZOOM into Baby Chat Café on  April 13th 

Join us for a discussion about introducing foods to baby.  Whether you have already started this process or not, join us for a great morning as we talk about different strategies, approaches (spoon feeding versus baby led weaning), allergies and overall tips and tricks on getting your child the nutrients they need for a healthy start in life!
In the mean time, free to read up on introducing food, baby-led weaning versus spoon feeding, and nutritional information.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Apr
14
Wed
2021
Living in the Present During COVID-19
Apr 14 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Today’s environment is stressful in many different ways. Loneliness, uncertainty, grief, and fear have been part of our daily lives since March 2020. Experts advise us to practice living mindfully in order to find more serenity and stability in our thoughts, hearts and lives, but is it really possible in the current context? The answer is yes!

Join experienced psychologist Dr. Meagan Daley in this mindfulness workshop to help understand and put into practice tools for finding more calm and letting go – even in the eye of the storm.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf” (Jon Kabat-Zinn)

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOyqpzkvHNyzzBPHtCZGltRajv8QDiY8

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

Click here to view the poster.

Apr
16
Fri
2021
TAB Virtual Drop In: What to Expect at Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
Apr 16 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Join us to learn more about dental care for toddlers with local dentist Dr. Oscar Hernandez. Find out what happens at a preschooler’s first visit to the dentist.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details, please email our Program Coordinator  by email jprice@jhpartners.net

 

Apr
18
Sun
2021
EPIQ: Guitar Lessons with Simon
Apr 18 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join our volunteer host Simon and co-host Amanda for an introduction to the guitar!   Bring your guitar if you have one, your questions and your musical spirit!

Have any questions or concerns? Contact Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net

 

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

 

Apr
20
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
Apr 20 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

 

 

 

Apr
21
Wed
2021
CHEP Videoconference: The Expanding Role of Your Community Pharmacist
Apr 21 @ 10:00 AM

Pharmacists are all about helping the public. They dispense medication and offer clients advice and practical help on keeping healthy. Come learn more about this valuable community resource from presenter Jean-Marc Bélanger, Pharm. D. “Who could save you a trip to the medical clinic? Your pharmacist.” (AQPP) Convenient, close to home, and one of the most accessible health care professionals in your community (CPHA 2010). Join us for a conversation with a Community Pharmacist who will describe the new services available to you and how to access them.

This health video conference will take place via Zoom.  Please use this link to . register https://chssn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc–uqTkpH90Cz7Wh6SaoczU37HHP46c6  Under the question block which asks: Name of local community organization that invited you to this event, please insert JH Community Partners Kindly contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer, if you need assistance or additional information.

 

A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023

 

Caregivers’ Café: Embracing Grief & Loss
Apr 21 @ 6:45 PM

Some things are simply out of our control. Add a global pandemic to the mix, full of isolation and social distancing, and life has become  even more stressful!

We have lost so much: our ability to connect with others, our usual routines, perhaps even our creature comforts like good food and travel. Some losses hit us harder than others, however, like losing someone we love. As a caregiver, you may be dealing with loved one’s sudden death or a more gradual loss bit-by-bit due to memory loss, chronic illness or aging.

In our society, we find it hard to face and honour loss, death, and dying, yet it happens all around us during our lives.  Perhaps not having been taught how to grieve properly has led us to avoid it as much as possible. Does everyone start to feel better after a certain time? Does time really heal?  What we have come to understand is that each person grieves in unique ways, and that facing the emotions that come with loss can enrich life moving forward.

Discover your inner resources for coping with grief

Grief and loss are powerful emotions.  They are a part of caregiving and life that cannot be avoided, even before the pandemic. The Wellness Centre team understands, however, that it’s been especially hard to find healthy closure during these unusual times.  WE invite you to join us online for an intimate and caring discussion on the topic of Embracing Grief and Loss with CMA Medeiros, certified Grief Recovery Specialist®.  She will help you discover the resources that you already have within you to grieve fully and well.

Join us on a Wednesday evening to explore why it is so important to honour the grieving process and how to find a path to healing within a supportive community.

Please email Jan janderson@jhpartners.net to register to get the link for the Zoom session.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

     

 

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Is My Child on Track? (Online)
Apr 21 @ 7:30 PM

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, Geneviève Fily-Paré. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.

For more information or to register for the Zoom conference, by April 14, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufuqgrD8qE9dMV0f67NQSBQDH5Xt7ijiO

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

 

Apr
22
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Themed Thursdays
Apr 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

 

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

Lifelong Learning: Bringing Sparkles Back to Life: Refresh and Recycle Jewelry
Apr 22 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Facilitator: Lucie LeBlanc, Lifelong Learning member

Like many people, you probably have broken or out of fashion jewelry in your drawer. Do you wish you could repair or refresh it? Are you afraid that it’s really complicated or that you need expensive tools and materials to be able to do it?

Fear no more! Join fellow Lifelong Learner, Lucie LeBlanc, for a fun discussion of how to remodel or simply fix your forgotten treasures, using products and tools you already have at home. Using paperclips to create new clasps and findings? Getting your silver bright again with only toothpaste? Through pictures and live demonstrations and, with a little practice, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to learn these simple tricks.

Registration is required to receive the call information. No dues are required.

Apr
26
Mon
2021
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Apr 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Apr
27
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
Apr 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays @ Virtual meeting on Google Duo

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Apr
28
Wed
2021
Lifelong Learning: Internet 101
Apr 28 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Facilitator: Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator

The internet. It’s everywhere but what really is it? Who owns it? Who created it? Through a combination of videos from experts, I’ll this activity will give you a better idea of what you are using when you are online and how we are connected.  Topics to discuss: cloud computing and net neutrality. This will be a great way to get started in being more web-savvy and safer online.

Registration is required to receive the call information. No dues are required.

Apr
29
Thu
2021
Community Outreach: Ageism Awareness Workshop
Apr 29 @ 11:00 AM

The community Wellness Centre in conjunction wth The Observatory on Aging & Society (OAS) invites you to participate in a one-hour virtual  workshop focused on ageism awareness.

The OAS, a non-profit organization that has been active in Quebec for nearly two decades, has given itself the mission of improving the quality of life of seniors and facing the challenges of ageism as a form of abuse and its consequences within our society. The OAS wishes to change the way we look at aging and seniors. The OAS innovates by using various means to raise awareness among seniors, such as a comic strip it has created entitled: Ageism at a Glance, How Does it Happen?

This tool will be used to demystify ageism, promote care efforts towards seniors and foster healthy intergenerational relationships. The themes illustrated in  comic strip fashion have been observed in various areas of our society, such as family, education, work, health, media and politics.

We look forward to an intergenerational conversation and productive discussion as we explore the timely topic of ageism together. To obtain login details for this free event please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer with the WE  by the April 26 registration deadline.

This session is free of charge as part of a grant from the Québec Ami des Aînés (QADA) program.

       

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Apr 29 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

 

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

May
4
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
May 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays @ Virtual meeting on Google Duo

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

May
5
Wed
2021
Get Ready for Kindergarten
May 5 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

If you’re the parent of a 4 year old don’t miss the chance to partake in a fabulous workshop being offered for FREE by Jeffery Hale Community Partners. Join psycho-educator, Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families virtually for our annual  Get Ready For Kindergarten workshop designed to help prepare your child for school next fall.  

Register for this even through the following registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOyprT0pEtXbXQzSYKOe5GJ9z5zB3s4A

If you wish to register for this event, please contact  Jessica Price our Family Matters Interim Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

May
6
Thu
2021
Coffee Talk with Lifelong Learning
May 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Coffee Talk with Lifelong Learning

Date jeu., 6 mai, 10:00am – 11:30am
DescriptionThis event is open to all adults age of 50+ in the Quebec City area.

It’s been a while since we have had a session to chat and check in. Join me and your fellow LLL members on May 6th between 10 am and 11:30 for a little virtual get-together. Pop on to the call whenever you have a moment to say “hi”.

We only have a few more weeks of LLL so let’s make the most of it and reconnect before the summer.

Registration for this event is required. Click HERE to register. This event is free. No dues are required.

 

Do you have a question, concern or having difficulty registering? Email Meghan at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
May 6 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

 

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

What to do if your child chokes! A workshop for dads and fathers-to-be
May 6 @ 7:00 PM

As children explore the world, they learn about their surroundings by putting EVERYTHING in their mouths!   This means that choking, whether on food or objects, is a great possibility with young children.

You need to watch them all the time! Since choking happens so fast, the best you can do as a parent is be prepared.

Join experienced Red Cross certified host William Hush for this step by step virtual workshop and learn what to do and how to react fast and efficiently if your child chokes. 

Register here via our ZOOM registration page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-6vrDwvG9CLOIWXEvHZSum-PGC2P6h3

For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 1550

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