Buddy Up – Cap-Blanc Stairs June Challenge
Join Jarryd, our WE Dads community animator, Buddy Up champion, and fitness coach for a short workout at the Cap-Blanc stairs. Aerobic activity outdoors is proven to elevate your mood, boost your energy, and make us feel good. All fitness levels welcome; work at your own pace. A great …
SHARP: Men’s Health – Taking the fear out of prostate screening and follow up
Our presenter: Jennifer Hobbs (M.ScA, BCN, CNEd), Senior Advisor with Jeffery Hale Community Partners, as she demystifies what is involved in prostate screening and follow up, such an important part of health care for older men. The SHARP series This is event is one in a series offered by SHARP …
Annual Volunteer Training
Volunteers! Gain skills to feel more empowered in your role as a volunteer and in your own daily life. Please join us on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Wellness Centre. Here is what you can expect for the day: 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Welcome with coffee and tea. 9:30 …
Downsize, Rightsize and Lightsize: Decluttering your home and mind
Time goes by, and we age along with it. At times, certain aspects of aging in place become heavier and can become filled with concerns. If aging in place is your decision, join presenter Marie-Claude Giguère, founder of Helping Seniors. She’ll be discussing what to pay attention to, what to …
Art Therapy for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. The Wellness Centre is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free art therapy sessions. Caregivers are invited to learn more about Art Therapy …
Stay Sharp Drop in
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older? Join us for conversation and brain teasers! Get your brain working; Connect with other English-speaking community members; Enjoy a healthy snack. To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476 To volunteer: Stay sharp while helping others stay sharp too! What a win-win! To …
Investing over 50
This event is a community partnership event with QCRC’s Lifelong Learning. It is open to all older adults in the Quebec City area as well as Caregivers. Are you thinking about investing? Do you keep up with your estate and financial planning? Don’t miss this learning opportunity with Derek Lennon, …
Tools for planning ahead
An overview of some important legal tools to make life easier for your loved ones down the road. This workshop will cover the basics of : Power of attorney Protection mandate Advance medical directives Wills It may be of particular interest to persons 50 and older, but adults of all ages …
Caregivers’ Circle
If you are caring for an aging loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers. Join us! Bring your own crafts and enjoy some pastries. If you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved …
Wellness Café : Hearing Loss
This event is a community partnership event with Lifelong Learning. It is open to all adults in the Quebec City area and Caregivers. Overall, 60% of adult Canadians report some hearing loss. In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. This loss can easily go undetected. It may …