Holidaze and Grief
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas, and when Christmas Time is Here, it can be very hard for some folks. Whether you are Driving Home for Christmas, flying somewhere, or staying put, you are bound to notice Christmas Lights everywhere, lighting the way for Santa Baby to stop …
The virtues of Christmas
Hello everyone! Welcome, December! Another year is coming to an end, and we are on the brink of greeting 2022. I know that many of us have been living through some very tough times over the past year. With the Christmas season upon us, it is a great time to …
Fun Jars Fundraiser
Thank you for helping the RISE Program raise funds for the Hamper Campaign! Only $10 per mason jar! Order below before December 12, then go to pickup your jars. See below for important details about where and when to go pick up your jars. SOLD OUT ! Chocolate Chip Cookie mix …
Winter is at our doorstep!
With the holiday season at our doorstep, I would like to take a moment to send some love and holiday cheer to you and your families. It has been wonderful to connect with many of you this fall, whether virtually or in-person at our virtual workshops, our baby activities or …
Hello from your new volunteer coordinator!
Have you ever started a new job with butterflies in your stomach, but with the buzz of excitement leading the way? I sure have! Hi, my name is Elise Holloway, and I am thrilled to be your new volunteer coordinator! Taking on the role of volunteer coordinator for Jeffery Hale Community …
Christmas Family Fun Boxes
SOLD OUT! Once again, the COVID-19 Grinch has kept us from planning our annual EPIQ Ho Ho Ho Children’s Holiday Gathering. Never fear, the community Wellness Centre and Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) are working together on something fun for families! A team of jolly volunteers from our EPIQ (English-speaking …
Feeling tired? You are not alone!
Do you find that you are feeling drained and exhausted these days? You are not alone. As we transition into colder and darker days, a lack of sunshine can greatly affect energy and mood. Fall is also a very busy time of year for families that can drain everyone’s energy …
November: A time to remember, a time to heal
November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country’s freedoms and rights, both in the past and in our times. We all know, however, that anytime that we lose someone we love, each day becomes a day for remembering. …
In Good Hands and Goodbyes
With the changing colours of the leaves comes the brisk autumn air and the promise of a busy season. We all realize that we will be scuffling along in our snow boots soon enough! Yet, there is a certain energy in the change of season. Have you felt it too? …
Finding our balance this fall
Fall is a very busy time of year for families, don’t you find? With the busier schedule that autumn brings, I know my family always seems to scramble a bit to find our rhythm and balance, and I’ve noticed we’re not alone. Not to mention how we have all had …
