We’re happy to introduce the first edition of our Men’s Café; a space for men to connect, converse, and find some commonalities. Join us on April 8 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. and enjoy a relaxed environment where we will come together to create a space built on mutual respect and understanding. Do you have an interesting skill or hobby? We want to hear about it! Do you have a life experience you'd like to share? Please do! This session is all about exchanging, learning from one another, and discovering new things. For more information, email Brandon at [email protected] or (438) 465-4514 .  

Our Senior Wellness Greenfield Park activity has relocated to St. Mary’s, located at 735 Miller St., Greenfield Park. This large and comfortable space will allow us to welcome more participants safely. Join us on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for engaging weekly activities designed to stimulate your mind, body, and creativity! April 9: Join us for a fun exercise session where you can participate seated or standing. Registration required. Contact Tania at (514) 213-3744 or [email protected] for more information or to register.

Family Wellness Saturday - We are back at the Royal Military College (in the Dextrase Building at 15 Jacques-Cartier St. North in St-Jean) for a morning of springtime crafts and wind-related fun! Join us for Windmills and Whirlygigs on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We’ll make spring bouquets, windsocks and windmills and if it’s nice outside, we’ll play with bubbles. Please note that this activity is not taking place on the military base, but still requires you to reserve your spot. Email [email protected] or call (514) 980-8900 to get on the list!    

Take part in our monthly Cooking Demonstration featuring healthy, budget-friendly dishes with recipes and tastings—no chopping required, just good food and company. Join us on April 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park for a watch-and-learn session on making Greek spanakopita and stuffed pasta shells—two easy, vegetarian favourites filled with spinach and cheese. Space is limited and registration is required. Register with Courtney at [email protected] or (514) 604-9455.

A virtual presentation, Service for Aging in the Right Place (SHARP), will take place on April 15 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. The April topic will be Moving Into Care: What to Expect and How to Prepare. This presentation is offered by the CHSSN. To register, click here.  

Join us on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for engaging weekly activities designed to stimulate your mind, body, and creativity! April 15: Pass the Painting Around – Get creative! Each person adds to a painting as it travels from one person to the next. For more information or to register, please email Tania at [email protected] or call (514) 213-3744.

Join us every Wednesday for engaging activities designed to support the physical, cognitive and emotional well-being of English-speaking seniors aged 55 and over. April 15: Exploring Ageism: an interactive workshop - Through a series of humorous and insightful illustrations, Karen Hetherington from the Observatory on Aging and Society will engage us in a discussion on how ageism shows up in family life, social settings and beyond. This interactive workshop is a chance to reflect, share and start meaningful conversations about aging and respect across generations. Note: Due to ongoing construction at the community centre, this month’s sessions will take place at the Free Methodist Church (1076 Front Street North, Clarenceville). For more information or to register, please contact Céline at [email protected] or (514) 980-8900.

Join us on April 15 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for Mindful Together, an activity that allows you a moment to pause and reconnect with yourself. This session will explore the "art of being present" while continuing to build our understanding of setting healthy boundaries and exploring personal limits. Through exercises and practical tips, you'll leave with some tools that you can use in everyday life. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, email Brandon at [email protected] or (438) 465-4514 .