Fall is now here and whilst the longer sunny days have changed to more rain and falling leaves, we enjoyed lots of outdoor activities this month. 

In September:

• our seniors met up again with a group of participants from the north shore with VEQ at Quai Paquet.
• we went for a second trip as part of our walking group activity to the Grande Plée Bleue where we enjoyed an interesting guided tour teaching us all about the peat bog.
• we met up at Ferme Genest to go apple picking and sit down for a picnic together whilst our younger members tested out the attractions!
• we held another chatty Seniors' Social Meetup.
• we stretched and relaxed during a yoga session overlooking the St Lawrence river.

Here's a few photos from our September activities!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our summer photo contest.  We received some truly stunning photos which made it very hard to choose a top 3!  

The winners are:

1st place: Sarah 

2nd place: Amy B

3rd place: Cagdas 

Your prizes are a $50, $25 and $15 gift voucher to Kafénio! 

I will communicate with you by email to get your prize to you.

(If viewing in browser, click on the smaller images below to see them enlarged underneath.)

We've been taking part in several meetings this month to discuss different partnerships and collaborations that we can offer with groups and organisations on the south shore.  We will have some exciting things happening soon! 

It is an occasion for Canadians to celebrate the profound contributions of seniors in our homes, communities and workplaces.

The South Shore English Network has really enjoyed getting to know the seniors in our community this summer through our Seniors' Social Meetups. They take place on Tuesday at 1.30-3.30pm. If you're aged 50+ and available during the afternoon, you are very welcome to join in!

This month we will be enjoying the last of the nice warm weather and seeing the colourful leaves on our hike at Parc Valéro Les Écarts.  We will do the Differences Loop trail which is 4.3km long and should take about 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes.  

The terrain is mostly flat with some steeper sections and natural stairs.  There are lots of tree roots  and rocks so unfortunately this hike is not appropriate for strollers. We recommend you wear comfortable footwear for walking which has good grip, if possible.  

Dogs are welcome to join on this walk and must be kept on a lead.  

The parking lot is at the end of rue de la Pascaline.  Parking is free.  There is a bus stop about 1km walk away.  There are washrooms by the parking lot, however, there are no water fountains so please bring water with you.  

DATE: Sat October 9, 2021

TIME: 10.30am - 12pm

WHERE: Parc Valéro Les Écarts, Rue de la Pascaline, Lévis, QC G6V 7M5

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

During this presentation, Dr. Serge Gauthier will explain the signs and symptoms of dementia as well as how clinicians make a diagnosis. Claire Webster will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia as well as important considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individual as well as the care partner. 

Learn:
1. Understand the signs and symptoms of dementia as well as how a diagnosis is made.
2. Understand certain steps/considerations that need to be made upon receiving a diagnosis.

DATE: Wed October 13, 2021 

TIME: 10am - 11.30am

WHERE: on ZOOM

To register:

Registration in advance is required.  

Click on the button below.

Please also let our Health Coordinator, Laurie, know that you are registering by emailing health@mcdc.info. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Laurie at MCDC 418-332-3851.

We will meet at La Fruitière Laliberté in Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon.  

This is your opportunity to pick some pumpkins to take home and carve before Halloween and turn into delicious pies and dishes.  You can also use the time to get fabulous Fall photos for your Instagram!  

As well as pumpkins, there are also butternut squash and spaghetti squash to pick too.  3/$10.  

The owner, David, is an anglophone.  Help us support local anglophone businesses!

DATE: Sat October 16, 2021

TIME: 11am - 12pm

WHERE: Fruitière Laliberté Inc.  1659 Rue des Érables, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, QC, G0S 2W0

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

Are you a fan of board games?  Would you like to play with some new opponents?  Socialise, chat, meet new people and enjoy some competitive fun!  This is another excellent chance for those wishing to practise and improve their English to come along and do so.   SSEN will reserve the table(s) and cover the cost of the animator fee. Please sign up in advance so we are able to reserve for the correct number of people.

Please remember to bring your QR code for proof of vaccination, along with a proof of ID.

DATE: Thurs October 21, 2021

TIME: 7.30pm - Late

WHERE: Le Joker Pub Ludique, 1190B Rue de Courchevel Suite 104, St-Romuald, Quebec G6W 5M6

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

Join us with your little one(s) for some Halloween fun and crafts.  All crafting materials as well as snacks and refreshments will be provided.  

We'd love to see you dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume!  

DATE: Sun October 24, 2021

TIME: 1pm - 3pm

WHERE: TBC

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

Calling all seniors!  Our Social Meetup is a great opportunity to socialise and chat and enjoy some free snacks!  SSEN will be providing games, nibbles and refreshments.

DATE: Tues October 26, 2021

TIME: 1.30pm - 3.30pm

WHERE: SSEN office, 4th floor, 1190B rue de Courchevel, G6W 0M6

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

Come and hang out with other English speakers in a relaxed setting.  Meet new friends, hang out, enjoy a glass or two of something refreshing.  This is an excellent chance for those wishing to practise and improve their English to come along and do so!  

SSEN will reserve the table(s).  Please sign up in advance so we are able to reserve for the correct number of people.

Please remember to bring your QR code for proof of vaccination, along with a proof of ID.  

DATE: Wednesday October 27, 2021

TIME: 7.30pm - Late

WHERE: The Blaxton Pub, 1242 Rue de la Concorde, Lévis, QC G6W 0M7

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

Join in with the fun at the Halloween Dinner Party taking place at Kafénio in Charny!  

Enjoy some delicious Greek cuisine in a buffet style.  $25-$30 per person includes an entrée, main, dessert and coffee.  BYOB.  

Fancy dress costumes are optional, however highly recommended!  

Registration in advance is required.

DATE: Sat October 30, 2021

TIME: 5.30pm - Late

WHERE: Kafénio, 8085 Rue du Sirocco, Charny, QC G6X 1H6

To register:

Click on the button below or sign up with Verity:

Phone: 581 500 3754 Email: projectlevis@mcdc.info

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) and the Wellness Centre for an informational evening about the Quebec school system. If you ever wondered how the school system works in Quebec or how it is different from where you moved from, then this is for you! Our guest speaker Gina Farnell will enlighten us on what is unique about Québec’s school system and how it is different from elsewhere.

Some topics that will be covered:

• A brief look at the history of the education system here.
• The levels of education from Pre-Kindergarten to Cegep and University.
• How the names of grades are different here from elsewhere. Cycle 1 and 2, Secondary 1 and 2.
• What is a typical school day like for a child? How does before and after school care work?
• What is the Cegep system?
• Quebec universities and the low tuition rates.
• And more!

WHEN? Wednesday Oct 20, 2021 at 7pm. 

Click on the button below to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Learn more about the Wellness Centre's School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared by the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Questions? Please contact Maria Castro at Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) for more details: newcomers@veq.ca

• Baby Chat Café, Share your birth stories - October 5
• Café au Lait - October 26

• EPIQ Children's nature walk, October 1
• EPIQ: Getting Through it Together - Bi-weekly on Thursday evenings
• EPIQ Family hike, October 16
• EPIQ Family pumpkin decorating, October 22