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 October 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park for a watch-and-learn session featuring fresh, seasonal harvest recipes. Space is limited and registration is required. Register with Courtney at [email protected] or (514) 604-9455.

Join us for a fun and lighthearted afternoon of Intergenerational Dancing on October 20 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park. Students from Lucille-Teasdale Secondary School will join community members for an easy and enjoyable dance session facilitated by the Cummings Centre. No dance experience is needed. Just come ready to move, have fun, and connect across generations! To register, contact Tania at [email protected] or (514) 213-3744.  

A virtual presentation offered by the CHSSN's Service for Aging in the Right Place (SHARP), this month's presentation will take place on October 21 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. The topic will be Making Daily Tasks Easier: Simple Tips to Stay Independent. To register for the Zoom session, click here.    

Caregivers Café is a welcoming space for family caregivers and former caregivers to connect, learn and take time for themselves. Join us Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at 91 Churchill Blvd. in Greenfield Park for coffee, conversation, guest experts, helpful resources and opportunities to build meaningful connections. October 21 — SHARP: Making Daily Tasks Easier. We’re joining CHSSN for another live SHARP session as part of a province-wide learning community of English-speaking caregivers and older adults. There’s something so valuable in hearing how caregivers and older adults in other communities are navigating some of the same challenges. This month, Jennifer Hobbs-Robert of JH Partners presents Making Daily Tasks Easier: Simple Tips to Stay Independent. No registration required. For more information, contact Christine at [email protected] or (514) 608-9600.

Join us Wednesdays, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for activities supporting the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of English-speaking seniors 55+. Held in the lower level of the Free Methodist Church (1076 Front Street North, Clarenceville), which is wheelchair accessible. For more information or to register, contact Marianne at [email protected] or (514) 951-9711. October 21 — A relaxed afternoon of pumpkin decorating with Dolly Shinhat. Get creative, enjoy some good company, and add a little fall spirit to your day. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun and make something festive!    

Join us on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for engaging weekly activities designed to stimulate your mind, body, and creativity! October 21 — In Recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join us as we welcome Eric Ouimet for an informative session on fraud awareness. Learn about common scams, warning signs to watch for, and ways to protect your personal information. Come with your questions and learn how to stay informed and safe. For more information or to register, please email Tania at [email protected] or call (514) 213-3744.

Book Club St-Jean - Join us on October 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Collectivement Elles women’s centre, 390 Georges-Phaneuf St., St-Jean, to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This thoughtful and engaging novel explores the connections we forge through letters, memory, and the enduring relationships that shape our lives. To attend this club, participants must purchase a $5 membership to Collectivement Elles, which provides access to all of the centre’s programming and resources throughout the year. New participants are always  welcome to join us! For more information about the St-Jean book club, please visit the group’s Facebook page (ARC English Book Club SJSR) or contact Amanda at [email protected].

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Party at the Royal Military College (in the Dextrase Building at 15 Jacques-Cartier Street North in St-Jean) on October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wear your favourite costume and enjoy some festive crafts, games and treats in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Registration is required, so reserve your spot by emailing Brandon at [email protected] or call (438) 465-4514 to get on the list!

Ready to get creative? Join us for Ilana’s Drawing Class on October 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 91 Churchill, Greenfield Park. A friendly art group where we draw, paint, and share inspiration together. To register, call Courtney at (514) 604-9455 or email [email protected]. Spots are limited, registration is required. (Note:  Doors open 15 minutes prior to the activity start time).

Join us for our next Digital Skills Workshop on October 27, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park. Google Made Easy: Search, Reviews and Maps - Learn how to get more out of Google in your everyday life. We’ll cover helpful tips for searching online, using Google Maps to find places and directions, and leaving Google reviews. Registration is required. To register, contact Tania at [email protected] or (514) 213-3744.

Caregivers Café is a welcoming space for family caregivers and former caregivers to connect, learn and take time for themselves. Join us Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at 91 Churchill Blvd. in Greenfield Park for coffee, conversation, guest experts, helpful resources and opportunities to build meaningful connections. October 28 — Connected Canadians: Making Technology Work for You. Connected Canadians is making a special stop at the Café with their presentation Making Technology Work for You: When Technology is Overwhelming. Caregivers and older adults will learn practical ways to simplify devices and reduce confusion when cognitive decline or loss of independence changes how someone uses technology. No registration required. For more information, contact Christine at [email protected] or (514) 608-9600.

Join us on October 28 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for Mindful Together, a returning activity that encourages you to take a moment to pause and reconnect with yourself. Held at 91 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park and led by Brandon Stewart, these sessions explore the "art of being present". For this session, we’ll explore practical mindfulness tools, embracing things as they are, and the concept of giving without expectations. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, email Brandon at [email protected] or (438) 465-4514.