Updates and announcements for volunteering this Fall
September is already upon us and it’s time to share what’s up for volunteers of the Wellness Centre this fall. Gatherings indoors remain restricted, so our doors at 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy remain closed. But don’t fret! We have plenty of virtual workshops and activities up and running for families with …
Unchartered waters ahead …
As summer fades into autumn, we all share reservations about what lies ahead. One thing is certain, however, this pandemic has taught us to value human connections more deeply. We want to nurture those links in the safest ways possible in the coming months. The community Wellness Centre understands these …
School Readiness: A top parental concern in these unusual times
School readiness starts long before your child sets foot in kindergarten. Learning begins at birth. Before your child turns three they have already begun laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Making the most of early learning moments can be the difference between a shaky beginning and a strong …
Processing grief in these unusual times
Many of our readers have lost a loved one during this pandemic period. It is a hard time to be grieving. Funerals and memorial services had to be delayed. Public health regulations and travel restrictions often prevented family members from grieving together or even being able to see their loved …
Pop-Up Pages: A community collaboration to help prepare our children for school
Way back before COVID-19 became a household word, various community partners around the city began working on an application with the Instance Régionale de Concertation de la Capitale-Nationale (IRC-CN) to secure funding for a project to support perseverance and educational success for English-speaking toddlers, preschool and elementary school children in …
Discover fun parks, pools and splashpads this summer!
Every summer until this one the community Wellness Centre has overseen a very popular volunteer-powered program called Park Playdates (PPD). Parent volunteers take turns hosting informal get togethers in parks around our beautiful city. This year, due to public health directives, we sadly had to put this program on hold. …
Financial Support for Canadian Seniors during the Pandemic
The Government of Canada announced recently that seniors will receive one-time tax-free payments. $300 is provided for Old Age Security An additional $200 will be paid to Guaranteed Income Supplement $500 more will be provided to the recipients of the Spouse’s Allowance or the Allowance for the Survivor. No need …
Staying Committed to Stopping the Virus
Dear Caregivers, St-Jean wasn’t celebrated with the usual festivity and I expect Canada Day won’t be either. Despite the new « not-so-normal » that we’re still learning to navigate, we’re finding ways to experience happiness and show we care everyday. Public health authorities are continuing to warn us we still need to …
Celebrating family ties that bind hearts together
Dear Caregivers, If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is the deep lasting value of enduring family ties. Not being able to see or hug family members in other households for ten weeks has felt like an eternity to many, especially for those with loved ones in long-term care …
People need people!
People need people! Nothing has made this more evident than ten weeks of physical distancing and sheltering at home. The community Wellness Centre is constantly adapting our programming to keep local English-speaking families connected and informed despite this pandemic. Our organization continues to thrive thanks to your involvement and volunteer …
