Well 50+
At the Wellness Centre, we have programs to help English-speaking older adults of the Quebec City region live a healthy and active life in the community.
If you are an English-speaking person over 50 years of age, join us to meet others like yourself. Discover resources, learn new things and enjoy some “me” time. Download our printable Well 50+ & Caregivers’ pamphlet.
Stay active & informed
50+ Fun Chair Yoga
Subsidized yoga courses with certified instructor to help older adults maintain strength and flexibility.
Brain Power Drop-in
A drop-in twice a month to play games with the objective to help keep your brain strong and healthy.
Jog Your Mind
A workshop series for those aged 50 and over that aims to keep your memory in shape through tips, advice and exercises.
SHARP Videoconferences
Videoconferences that you can watch online on various health-related topics.
Well 50+ & Caregivers’ e-newsletter
Connecting English-speaking older adults of the Quebec City region AND their caregivers, no matter where they may live!
Wellness Cafés
Monthly conferences on health-related topics presented by healthcare professionals
Support services to live at home
Aging in Community
Because everyone wants to grow old in health and safety, and in their own home.
Friendly Visits
Our dedicated volunteers can drop by your home to pay you a cheery visit now and then.
Volunteer Transportation
We do our best to find you a reliable volunteer to take you to medical appointments, or help with grocery shopping and errands.
Housing & residential care options
Other resources
Visit our Community Wellness page and our Caregivers’ Circle page, as well as the websites of our close partners in the Wellness Centre:
- 50 Plus activities at Voice of English-speaking Québec: Active Living 50+, Life Long Learning and Seniors Out & About – learn about these activities offered by Voice of English-speaking Québec.
- Services for seniors at Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s
Be sure to visit the website of Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s to learn more about their professional health and social services for seniors including and nursing and homecare, and a day centre.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Jog Your Mind 10:00 am Jog Your Mind @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme. In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the[...] | ||||||
| Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Sep 17 @ 2:30 pm  The fall program is already full, so registration is CLOSED. To put your name on the waiting list, please contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or call her at 581-446-7476. The Stand-Up! program is a FREE 12-week intensive fall prevention program for people 65 years of age and older. The program aims to improve balance, flexibility and[...] | ||||||
| Jog Your Mind 10:00 am Jog Your Mind @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme. In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the[...] Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Sep 24 @ 2:30 pm The fall program is already full, so registration is CLOSED. To put your name on the waiting list, please contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or call her at 581-446-7476. The Stand-Up! program is a FREE 12-week intensive fall prevention program for people 65 years of age and older. The program aims to improve balance, flexibility and[...] | Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Sep 27 @ 2:30 pm The fall program is already full, so registration is CLOSED. To put your name on the waiting list, please contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or call her at 581-446-7476. The Stand-Up! program is a FREE 12-week intensive fall prevention program for people 65 years of age and older. The program aims to improve balance, flexibility and[...] | |||||
