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 .  

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 16: Spring is coming, and so are spring birds! Sheldon Harvey will speak about the spring and summer birds you can expect to see. Registration required. Contact Tania at (514) 213-3744 or [email protected] for more information or to register.

Parlez-Vous? Let’s Chat! This month, we’re focusing on self-care and wellness, combining conversations in French with activities that help us relax and connect. Join us from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on April 2 and 16 at 409 Jacques-Cartier St. South (Joie de Vivre) in St-Jean for fun, informal conversation around self-care practices, personal routines, and well-being. Then, on April 30, we’ll meet at Origine Yoga studio at 7:00 p.m. (204 Saint-Louis St., in St-Jean) for a one-hour yoga session, in French! No prior yoga experience is needed—just bring comfortable clothing and a mat if you have one. Parlez-Vous? is a casual, welcoming space to practice French and make friends. To register, contact Céline by email or call (514) 980-8900.

Join our weekly group at 91 Churchill Blvd. in Greenfield Park, designed to support family caregivers. It’s a welcoming space to explore health topics, connect with others, and build meaningful relationships. April 22: Special Guest Presentation: Claire Webster - McGill Dementia Education Program ARC and Seniors Respite Montérégie are thrilled to welcome Claire Webster to a special edition of the Café. Claire brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a former caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer’s. She has co-edited Alzheimer’s Disease International’s World Alzheimer Reports, created the webcast series McGill Cares, and served as a senior co-author for McGill’s Dementia: Your Companion Guide, helping make it a practical resource for families and caregivers. A sought-after speaker and educator, Claire offers trusted insights on caring for individuals with dementia and supporting their families. This group is open to former caregivers too! For more information contact Christine at [email protected] or (514) 608-9600.

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 22: Spring Birds Talk – Spring is on its way, and so are the birds! Join us as expert Sheldon Harvey shares fascinating insights about spring and summer birds. For more information or to register, please email Tania at [email protected] or call (514) 213-3744.