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!
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+ activities at Voice of English-speaking Québec: Active Living 50+ 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.
- 50+ activities at Québec City Reading Council: Life Long Learning – learn about these activities offered by QCRC.
Get in touch
For more information or assistance, please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Well 50+ Program Coordinator, by email at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or by phone: 581-446-7476.
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| Brain Power Drop-in 10:00 am Brain Power Drop-in @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others. 🧠 Train[...] Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 1 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 4 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | |||||
| Jog Your Mind 10:00 am Jog Your Mind @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 8 @ 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[...] Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 8 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | 50+ Fun Chair Yoga 9:00 am 50+ Fun Chair Yoga @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am  Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility. Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases[...] | Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 11 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | ||||
| Brain Power Drop-in 10:00 am Brain Power Drop-in @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others. 🧠 Train[...] Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 15 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | 50+ Fun Chair Yoga 9:00 am 50+ Fun Chair Yoga @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility. Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases[...] SHARP: Adapting your home to safely age in place 10:00 am SHARP: Adapting your home to safely age in place @ Zoom from the comfort of your own home Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am  Part of the SHARP series, join this Zoom presentation by Talya Abran-Bromley, Occuptional Therapist with Kinatex. Register for the Zoom link. About SHARP SHARP provides tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age[...] Wellness Café: Health Benefits of Volunteering 1:30 pm Wellness Café: Health Benefits of Volunteering @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm  Discover how giving your time and energy to help others can significantly enhance your own health and well-being. This engaging session will dive into the many physical, mental, and emotional benefits of volunteering. This is[...] | Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | ||||
| Jog Your Mind 10:00 am Jog Your Mind @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 22 @ 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[...] Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 22 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | 50+ Fun Chair Yoga 9:00 am 50+ Fun Chair Yoga @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility. Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases[...] | Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 25 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | ||||
| Brain Power Drop-in 10:00 am Brain Power Drop-in @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others. 🧠 Train[...] Stand Up! (waiting list) 2:30 pm Stand Up! (waiting list) @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 29 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 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[...] | 50+ Fun Chair Yoga 9:00 am 50+ Fun Chair Yoga @ Jeffery Hale Pavilion Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility. Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases[...] |