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.

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 23: Experience the charm of Portugal from the comfort of your seat. Stunning landscapes, vibrant cities and rich culture. Registration required. Contact Tania at (514) 213-3744 or [email protected] for more information or to register.

Book Club—St-Jean: Join us on Thursday, April 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Collectivement Elles Women’s Centre (390 Georges-Phaneuf St., St-Jean) to discuss Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Spanning three decades, this novel follows two childhood friends as they reunite as adults to create video games together. Their story traces the bonds that endure across time, revealing how people leave marks on each other’s lives. To participate, you will need to purchase a $5 Collectivement Elles membership, which grants you access to all of the Centre’s programming and resources until August 2026. A limited number of books are available to borrow (some conditions apply). Please note: We are currently gathering book suggestions for June and beyond. To submit a title you’d like the group to read together, or for more information about the St-Jean book club, visit our Facebook group or contact Céline. Registration required by calling Celine at (514)