Community Organizations
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Community Organizations
Community Organizations MISSION To advocate for the principles of responsible consumption and reusing goods. ACTIVITIES • Household pick‑up service • Big, blue, clothing drop‑off bins throughout the area • Delivery • Repair workshops • Photos of Santa Claus at the Carrefour de l’Estrie from mid‑November to December 24 • Gift‑wrapping kiosk at the Carrefour de l’Estrie from December 6 to 24 • Mode des médias fashion show at the Carrefour de l’Estrie on April 14 • Bike sale at Estrie Aide on April 30 INFORMATION 345, rue Wellington Sud 819‑346‑9714 info@estrieaide.com estrieaide.com HANDI APTE Reference bank of qualified workers who can be hired to provide homecare to physically disabled people (personal hygiene, meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, assistance eating, getting up, going to bed, etc.). SERVICES • Specialized care giving • Occasional assistance: Errands, outings, medical appointments, driving to appointments Other services: Entre‑Nous coffee meetings, group activities, Internet café, L’Autonome newspaper. INFORMATION 928, rue du Fédéral 819‑562‑8877 info@handiapte.com handiapte.com MISSION To contribute in various ways to improving the living conditions of people with disabilities. • Training to improve our understanding of people with disabilities • Adapted assistance program (Secours adapté) • Handling of accessibility‑related complaints • Efforts to increase accessibility for people with disabilities • Efforts to counter discrimination • List of accessible and/or adapted housing There are many issues to be addressed, but the goal remains the same—to ensure that disability no longer equates difference and rejection but becomes synonymous with full‑fledged membership in the community. INFORMATION 187, rue Laurier, Suite 105 819‑565‑7708 accueil@promotionhandicap.com Community Organizations SERVICES A creator of collective wealth, Estrie Aide offers a wide range of everyday items (furniture, clothing, appliances, etc.), which have been recovered to give them a second life before being sold to benefit the population of Sherbrooke and the greater Estrie region. PROMOTION HANDICAP ESTRIE HANDI‑CAPABLE MISSION To provide a peer support social network and living environment for people with physical disabilities who feel isolated. Assistance with life projects and determining ways to help cope with limitations that may prevent them from attaining their potential. Sharing values to develop self‑esteem, a sense of belonging, creativity, and personal development. Promoting citizen involvement and skills. Promoting intergenerational and intercultural dialogue. Enhancing the accessibility of cutting‑edge technologies for better social communication. Community life ESTRIE AIDE ACTIVITIES • Therapeutic pool at the CRE • Colette’s coffee meeting • Parc Maillé gardens for people with physical handicaps INFORMATION 932, rue du Fédéral 819‑542‑1136 handicapable.bureau@gmail.com handi‑capable.net InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 81 Community Organizations Community Organizations MAISON DE LA FAMILLE DE SHERBROOKE MAISON OXYGÈNE ESTRIE SERVICES Reception, information and referral service SERVICES A temporary shelter for men and their children experiencing family, social, financial, psychological, or personal problems. The shelter has six bedrooms that can accommodate five fathers and their children. In addition to these bedrooms, the families may use the living area (kitchen, bathroom, living room) and the children can enjoy the backyard with play structures. Relationship counselling for individuals, couples, and families Service offered by a volunteer team of qualified professionals. The service is intended for individuals who are experiencing difficulties that are having an impact on their relationship with their significant other or family. Possibility of 12 meetings with a worker. Papillon facteur Letter‑writing service for elementary school students so that they can discuss their concerns, questions, joy, and pain confidentially with adults. A team of volunteers responds to each child’s letter. Daycare Drop‑in daycare service for parents of children ages 5 and under. This service helps parents who need daycare services for only a few hours a week (closed in July and August). WORKSHOPS AND GROUP ACTIVITIES Visit our Web site to consult the 2015‑2016 program! Community life INFORMATION 72, rue Victoria 819‑791‑4142, ext. 221 sec@maisonfamillesherbrooke.com maisonfamillesherbrooke.com 82 External post‑departure follow‑up All former shelter residents can benefit from post‑departure follow‑up, as needed. They can also continue to take part in family, social, and pedagogical activities. INFORMATION 72, rue Victoria 819‑791‑4142, ext. 228 819‑679‑8191 sec@maisonoxygeneestrie.com maisonoxygeneestrie.com CENTRE D’ACTION BÉNÉVOLE DE SHERBROOKE PARENTS‑SECOURS DE SHERBROOKE Parents‑Secours (Block Parent) is a safety and prevention program. The red and white Parents‑Secours sign in the window of a home tells children, seniors, and others that help is at hand if they are lost, frightened, or in distress. If you are interested in volunteering, please leave us a message we will call you back as soon as possible. INFORMATION 819‑821‑5990 P.O. Box 34010, Saint‑Esprit Station sherbrooke@parentssecours.ca aide‑internet.org/~parents/ Personalized support services for residents Intervention, psychosocial support and personal coaching, referrals and guidance towards additional resources, social and pedagogical activities with coaching. SERVICES • Web site to search for volunteer opportunities • Individual information and guidance sessions to help you choose YOUR opportunity for volunteer involvement • Directory of community organizations, as well as municipal and government services in Sherbrooke Seeking volunteers: Consult our Web site for the list of available positions. INFORMATION 819‑823‑6598 cabs@cabsherbrooke.org cabsherbrooke.org InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Community Organizations DIRA‑ESTRIE Discussions Aimed at raising awareness and providing information on the various aspects of elder abuse, these discussions are offered upon request to heads of group homes, seniors’ residences, day centres, organizations, groups, etc. Target population: General public, especially seniors. SERVICES Free service for new mothers who may be experiencing exhaustion or worries, which provides a listening ear and assistance in balancing all aspects of their new reality. A volunteer will visit weekly so you can rest, talk to someone, and not be alone. If our service interests you, contact us. Training sessions These sessions on detecting cases of abuse, appropriate reactions, available resources, etc. are offered upon request to educational and health care institutions. Target population: People working with the elderly (health care attendants, health and social services staff, students, etc.). VOLUNTEERS Join us and contribute to happy motherhood by listening and providing support to a new mother. If you wish to donate a few hours a week to support or help a mother rest by caring for a baby or children, join our team of volunteers. You’ll find your role as a “godmother” rewarding. Individual assistance Reception, information, assistance, and referrals. This individual assistance is offered to people ages 55 and up living in the Estrie region, who are, or believe themselves to be, victims of abuse and who wish to end the abuse by denouncing it. All services are free and confidential. INFORMATION 1255, rue Daniel, Suite 128 819‑562‑0406 martendresse@hotmail.com marrainetendresse.com INFORMATION 300, rue du Conseil, Suite 337 819‑346‑0679 info@dira‑estrie.org dira‑estrie.org ASSOCIATION DES LOCATAIRES DE SHERBROOKE SERVICES • Claims related to housing law • Supporting tenants and defending their rights ACTIVITY Annual tenants meeting, Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. SERVICE DE MÉDIATION DE QUARTIER DE SHERBROOKE SERVICES Listening, advice, and if need be, mediation—a process in which a neutral third party helps resolve a conflict between two parties. Citizen mediation Mediation maximizes discussion, encourages the expression of emotions, and fosters more harmonious relations between people. A dynamic team of trained volunteers will guide you through the process. Cost: Free INFORMATION 819‑565‑8435 (7 days a week, 24 hours a day) A volunteer mediator will return your call (generally within 48 hours) Information and reservations 819‑791‑1541 Community life SERVICES Group activities Community Organizations MARRAINE TENDRESSE DE L’ESTRIE SOLUTIONS BUDGET PLUS 79, rue Wellington Nord, Suite 202 819‑563‑0535 TAX CLINICS In March and April Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mandatory membership card: $10 INFORMATION 819‑562‑8656 impotsbp@solutionsbudgetplus.com InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 83 Community life Community Organizations Community Organizations CLUB OASIS DES AVEUGLES DE SHERBROOKE SERVICE D’INTERPRÉTATION POUR PERSONNES SOURDES DE L’ESTRIE MISSION To promote culture and recreation for blind and partially-sighted people in Sherbrooke and the surrounding area. Various activities are organized each month. Consult the list on the organization’s Web site. SERVICES • Interpretation service in Quebec Sign Language • Quebec Sign Language classes • Help in French for people who are deaf INFORMATION 819‑563‑4357 TTY: 819‑563‑6177 repartition@sipse.net sipse.net INFORMATION 838, rue Saint‑Charles François L’Étoile, President 819‑845‑4424 club‑oasis@hotmail.fr aphve.com/index.php/fr/club‑oasis LE CENTRE DES FEMMES LA PAROLIÈRE Listening service every afternoon with no appointment required, individual help, workshops, creativity workshops, lectures, and discussions. Speak freely A qualified volunteer will welcome one or more women in a specially reserved area. A listening ear will give you the opportunity to talk about your situation in an atmosphere of respect. No appointment required. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., September 21 to December 14 Cost: Free Individual assistance We offer support and assistance to any woman interested in investing in personal growth, when going through a difficult situation or facing a challenge. Schedule: Monday to Friday, by appointment Workshops Workshops on various topics are offered to women who would like to explore a particular aspect of their lives and grow based on their interests and need to develop. Examples of themes: Communication, self‑esteem, emotions, emotional relationships, understanding oneself. Schedule: To be determined. Registration required Other activities Discussion groups and activities, lectures, social activities All activities are held at the Centre des femmes La Parolière. Information 217, rue Belvédère Nord 819‑569‑0140 info@laparoliere.org laparoliere.org COALITION SHERBROOKOISE POUR LE TRAVAIL DE RUE SERVICES Street workers reach out to youth and adults on their own turf: on the street, in bars and coffee shops, in schoolyards and parks, and at any other public gathering place. This approach, based on egalitarian and respectful relations, better addresses the realities, concerns, and needs of people experiencing social exclusion or isolation. By providing support or simply being there, a street worker establishes a relationship of trust built on respect, confidentiality, and being non‑judgmental. The worker is thus in a position to listen to the person’s needs, and then guide and assist them in their development, at their own pace. This relationship of trust enables 84 the worker to provide a listening ear, advice, referrals, help in a crisis, guidance, etc. Workers also visit high schools as well as various parks and neighbourhoods with the Macadam J bus, the Coalition’s mobile response vehicle. INFORMATION 61, rue Wellington Sud 819‑822‑1736 info@travailderuesherbrooke.org travailderuesherbrooke.org InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Community Organizations SERVICES • Transportation‑accompaniment (for health‑related appointments and essential errands) • Twinning (weekly social visits and reassuring calls) • Day and evening services for natural caregivers (listening and counselling, support in taking various steps, information and referrals, training, support groups, coffee chats, breakfast get‑togethers, seminars, social activities) Looking for volunteers ages 18 and up to help a senior. Minimum availability. We provide training, support, social activities, and lectures for our volunteers. The Réseau d’Amis is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Come enjoy a meal and celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary with us. Date, time, and location: Saturday, October 24, 5:30 p.m., in the Marie‑Médiatrice church basement (3025, rue Galt Ouest) Cost: $40 per ticket Information and registration: 819‑562‑2494 INFORMATION 2634, rue Galt Ouest 819‑562‑2494 reseau.damis@reseaudamis.ca reseaudamis.ca JEVI CENTRE DE PRÉVENTION DU SUICIDE ASSOCIATION DES PERSONNES HANDICAPÉES VISUELLES DE L’ESTRIE SERVICES • Promotion of well‑being and suicide prevention among the population of the Estrie region • Services are provided free of charge to suicidal individuals, their loved ones, and people who are grieving following a suicide • One number is all you need to get help: 1‑866‑APPELLE (277‑3553) September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day The 13th World Suicide Prevention Day will be held on September 10. This day is an opportunity to recognize and thank those who make a difference in suicide prevention. Together we will eliminate suicide in our communities. SERVICES Meetings, lectures, newspaper publication, referrals, documentation centre, help with correspondence, accompaniment service. ACTIVITY Date: September 10 (time to be determined) Location: Carrefour de l’Estrie Cost: Free jevi.qc.ca/services/journee‑mondiale‑prevention‑suicide/ ACTIVITIES Coffee and information meetings: Every second Monday afternoon, beginning September 14 Annual General Meeting: September 22 Community life CLIENTS • People ages 65 and up with reduced independence who want to stay in their homes as long as possible • Natural caregivers Community Organizations LE RÉSEAU D’AMIS DE SHERBROOKE INFORMATION 838, rue Saint‑Charles 819‑566‑4848 aphve‑coordination@cooptel.qc.ca aphve.com INFORMATION jevi.qc.ca InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 85 Community Organizations Community Organizations LES GRANDS FRÈRES GRANDES SŒURS DE L’ESTRIE SERVICES Traditional pairing, in‑school mentoring, Go Girls! and Game On! programs. Our services seek to promote the child’s development and enhance his or her well‑being by pairing him or her with an adult or couple who will pass on family and social values and act as a role model, mentor, and friend. In‑school mentoring The in‑school mentoring program is special because it takes place entirely within the school environment. The young participants involved have demonstrated signs of being at risk of quitting school or are not working to their full potential. Volunteers meet with the children for one hour per week at lunch hour at the child’s school, during the school year, to take part in various structured activities; they also meet at other more spontaneously determined times. The goal is to enhance the child’s self‑confidence and self‑esteem, to stimulate a greater interest in school on the child’s part, to encourage the child to persevere in his or her studies, and to promote the child’s discovery and realization of his or her full potential. Go Girls! and Game On! These group programs are for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12 (separate groups) and cover the following themes: Balanced diet, active lifestyles, and personal well‑being. The goal of these programs is to help and equip youth in making informed decisions in terms of a healthy lifestyle and to improve their perceptions of their body image. The programs run for eight sessions of 90 minutes each. Different activities are offered to the youth at each session so they explore the three topics. 50 mentor positions to fill! We are always looking for volunteers of both genders for our in‑school mentorship program, as well as the Go Girls! and Game On! programs. INFORMATION 1265, rue Belvédère Sud 819‑822‑3243 information.estrie@grandsfreresgrandessoeurs.ca gfgsestrie.ca Community life ASSOCIATION COOPÉRATIVE D’ÉCONOMIE FAMILIALE DE L’ESTRIE (ACEF ESTRIE) CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SERVICE We can help you if: • A contract you signed has not been respected • You have a problem with a merchant or a telecommunications provider • You need help reaching a payment agreement • You have been swindled and you are wondering if you have any recourse FREE SERVICES • Advice to direct you towards the appropriate steps • Information about consumer legislation (warranties, recourse, etc.) • Help preparing a formal notice • Mediation with a merchant or to reach a payment agreement • Assistance in taking action in small claims court 86 Les enfants et l’argent (children and money) lecture • What role does money play in transmitting our values? • How do we use money to educate our children? • What to do about the countless wants of children? • At what age should you start to provide pocket money? Speaker: France Paradis, journalist with Enfants Québec magazine, psycho‑educator and author Date, time, and location: Wednesday, November 11, 7 p.m., Bibliothèque municipale Éva‑Sénécal, Room 4 Cost: Free INFORMATION 187, rue Laurier, Suite 202 819‑563‑8144 info@acefestrie.ca acefestrie.ca InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Community Organizations All of our efforts, whether they target seniors, women, youth, or enhanced employability, have but one goal: sharing among the various communities from near and far to be able to live together comfortably in one community. Here is an overview of our services to promote the social, cultural, and economic integration of immigrants. SERVICES • Action research on literacy and essential skills (LES) programs • Job search assistance through the Skills Link Program • Classes, clubs, lectures, and computer workshops • Café‑Diversité: Activities for seniors from different cultural communities Our team is currently working on action‑research that will improve the socio‑economic integration of immigrants through literacy and essential skills (LES) programs that are better adapted to their needs. If you are or you know a Francophone immigrant residing in the Estrie region, who is or is not taking the LES courses, spread the word! We are looking for new participants ages 16 to 30 and new employers to extend the Skills Link Program, a project aimed at matching immigrants who are looking for work with dynamic companies. Favourable wage subsidy for employers and 26 weeks of employment integration for participants, with a good possibility of remaining in the position after the program. Computer workshops. Contact us for the schedule and topics of our computer workshops (Word, Excel, introduction to computers, Internet). INFORMATION 465, rue Lawford 819‑822‑4180 Toll free: 1‑877‑310‑4180 aide@aide.org aide.org Community Organizations ACTIONS INTERCULTURELLES SERVICES • Living environment, reception, a listening ear, referrals, and support • Workshops for parents and their children • Discussions over coffee (every second week) broaching various topics related to personal and family realities • Lectures • Geste‑pères service: Fathers’ coffee time, potluck supper for fathers • Web site to promote the role of fathers: etrepapa.ca • Recreational activities, summer camps, potluck meals • Sac à dos service (educational daycare at home) • Le Petit Royaume daycare (open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Daycare services are free for people participating in an activity Are you a parent who needs a break? Le Petit Royaume is a drop‑in daycare for single‑parent and blended families in the region and for two‑parent families living in Sherbrooke’s Jardins‑Fleuris neighbourhood. The daycare provides: • Respite for parents, a few hours a week, to go to an appointment, take part in an activity, or just take a break • A stimulating and safe living environment for children where they can socialize with friends of their own age and learn new things Sign up year round, at RAME $3.50 per half day and $7 per full day* *A fee scale based on family income has been established for blended families and two‑parent families living in the Jardins‑Fleuris neighbourhood. Community life RÉSEAU D’APPUI AUX FAMILLES MONOPARENTALES ET RECOMPOSÉES DE L’ESTRIE (RAME) INFORMATION 1050, rue des Jardins‑Fleuris 819‑822‑3451 ramestrie@gmail.com rame‑estrie.org InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 87 Community Organizations Community life Community Organizations MAISON DES GRANDS‑PARENTS DE SHERBROOKE SERVICES FOR SENIORS • Knitting club • Choir • Acrylic painting workshop • Scrabble club Workshops for seniors: • Healthy cooking (Thursday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.) • Carpentry (Tuesday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.) • Hands‑on workshops (Wednesday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.) • Dance styles from near and far (days vary) • Letter‑writing workshops with children (days vary) • Theatre workshops with teens (to be determined) • Reading and homework help with youth (days vary) Do you have workshop ideas? Feel free to contact us! Information is available at the Maison des Grands‑Parents and in elementary and high schools. Annual membership card for grandparents available for $10. INFORMATION 1265, rue Belvédère Sud 819‑820‑9803 info@mgpsherbrooke.org mgpsherbrooke.org FÉDÉRATION DES COMMUNAUTÉS CULTURELLES DE L’ESTRIE MISSION • To bring together and represent organizations in cultural communities with the goal of defending their rights and interests. • To act as an interface between socio‑economic, cultural, and political actors, and the immigrant community to ensure that immigrants in the Estrie region are truly integrated. PROJECTS Senior immigrants active in their community At the community garden, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Loisirs actifs et culturels, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Working together to improve the financial readiness of women A project that encourages women and participating financial institutions to network, collaborate, and work together to support the process of achieving financial autonomy. Are you worried about your financial readiness? Contact Yacine Thiam, Project Manager. This wall that brings us together A project aimed at creating an intergenerational and intercultural space symbolizing and highlighting the contributions of seniors in our society. Five artist‑supervised training workshops on mural techniques for youth ages 12 to 35 and seniors. Contact Juan O. Arango, Project Manager. Unveiling of the wall, October 1, International Seniors Day Speed meeting This project aims to train and prepare immigrants to hold decision‑making positions, and keep them, and to provide an opportunity for local organizations to provide information on their organizations to this clientele. Contact Mariame Cissé, Project Coordinator. INFORMATION 1084, rue King Ouest, Suite 2 819‑823‑0841 communication@fccestrie.org fccestrie.org SEMAINE SHERBROOKOISE DES RENCONTRES INTERCULTURELLES October 5 to 11, 2015 An opportunity to highlight the social, economic, and cultural contributions of Sherbrooke residents of all origins. Many activities are on the program. 88 INFORMATION 819‑563‑3774, ext. 35 The 2015 program will be available at sherbrooke.ca/ssri InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Community Organizations LA GRANDE TABLE Information 1255, rue Daniel 819‑821‑5505 grtable2@cooptel.qc.ca lagrandetable.com CUISINE COLLECTIVE LE BLÉ D’OR MISSION Promotion of food self‑sufficiency and healthy eating habits with the goal of improving the health and quality of life of Sherbrooke residents. SERVICES • Formation of community kitchen groups that help people learn healthy eating habits and develop culinary skills and knowledge • Various cooking groups (traditional, international, vegetarian, vegan, for diabetics) • Preparation of low‑cost meals Workshop Healthy box lunches Cooking squash Preserving Healthy holiday cooking INFORMATION 1765, rue Belvédère Sud 819‑820‑1231 info@lebledor.org lebledor.org THEMED NUTRITION WORKSHOPS OFFERED EACH MONTH Schedule Location September 2, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 1765, rue Belvédère Sud (Blé d’Or) September 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m. September 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 3950, rue King Ouest (IGA Extra) September 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m. September 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m. September 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 1765, rue Belvédère Sud (Blé d’Or) October 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m. October 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m. October 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m. 3950, rue King Ouest (IGA Extra) October 24, 1 to 3:30 p.m. November 3, 6 to 9 p.m. 1765, rue Belvédère Sud (Blé d’Or) November 7, 1 to 4 p.m. November 10, 6 to 9 p.m. 3950, rue King Ouest (IGA Extra) November 14, 1 to 4 p.m. December 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m. December 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m. December 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m. December 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m. InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Community Organizations Seeking volunteers for November 21 and 22 in Sherbrooke grocery stores. Community life ACTIVITIES Corn roast: August 19, 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Cost: $2 per family or individual Organized activities, outdoor games (bring your own blanket). In case of rain, the event will take place the following day. Reservation required. Low‑income families and individuals are eligible. Christmas ornaments sale: November 21 and 22 Annual fundraising activity. For $5, decorate your tree and help low‑income families have access to a meal service. 1765, rue Belvédère Sud (Blé d’Or) 3950, rue King Ouest (IGA Extra) 89 Community Organizations SECOURS‑AMITIÉ ESTRIE Community life Community Organizations In the Boroughs SERVICES Free, confidential, and anonymous telephone help line: 819‑564‑2323 Annual fundraising campaign 33rd Loterie‑voyages 12 travel vouchers with a value of $1800 Several secondary prizes Only 425 tickets will be sold On sale from August 20 to October 30 Ticket price: $144 INFORMATION 819‑823‑5400 (office number) saestrie@secoursamitieestrie.org secoursamitieestrie.org OFFICE MUNICIPAL D’HABITATION DE SHERBROOKE More than housing, a community MISSION The Office municipal d’habitation de Sherbrooke (OMHS) is a non‑profit organization whose mandate is to offer quality, safe housing to low‑ and modest‑income households. It offers dwellings of all sizes that can accommodate seniors, families, individuals, and people with handicaps. The OMHS oversees more than 1500 social housing units: • Subsidized housing where tenants pay rent corresponding to 25% of their income • Affordable housing where tenants don’t receive subsidies, but where the rent is slightly less than the market price SERVICES • Supporting tenants’ associations and initiatives in each community (ex.: community gardens) • Organizing activities for youth (ex.: homework help, soccer league) • Guiding tenants towards resources able to help them SCHEDULE • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. INFORMATION 22, rue William‑Ives, Suite 100 819‑566‑7868 info@omhsherbrooke.qc.ca omhsherbrooke.qc.ca In the Boroughs Borough of Brompton Cercle de Fermières Activity Schedule Crafts and heritage sharing Various workshops that promote creativity, To be determined skill development, and originality, through the enjoyment of sharing knowledge Monthly meetings Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. Membership: $26 per year, includes L’Actuelle magazine Information: Josée Lemire, President, 819‑846‑4457 90 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Location 133, rue Laval, Room 118 133, rue Laval, Room 200 In the Boroughs Activity Schedule Location Room rental for activities: Funeral receptions, baptism Call to check (cost and availability) celebrations, or parties 95, rue Saint‑Joseph Bingo December Darts Friday, 7:30 p.m., beginning September 11 Food drive December 6 Borough of Brompton Information: Jean‑Claude Tremblay, 819‑846‑6849 (meeting hall) or 819‑846‑4448 (home), conseil6849@hotmail.ca, cyberquebec.ca/conseil6849 Loisirs de Notre‑Dame‑des‑Mères Activity Schedule Room rental: family parties, classes, and other activities Call to check Information: Nicole Houle, 819‑846‑3767 or 819‑846‑2754 (day) Location 731, chemin de Notre‑Dame‑des‑Mères In the Boroughs CHEVALIERS DE COLOMB, CONSEIL 6849 Borough of Fleurimont Activity and Cost Schedule Location • Meetings • Lectures • Crafts • Workshops • Exercises • Themed celebrations • Variety of activities Membership: $15 Third Monday of each month 7:15 p.m., beginning September 21 Centre culturel et communautaire du Cœur‑Immaculé 987, rue du Conseil Information: Micheline Bolduc, President, 819‑566‑1257 Community life FEMMES DE CHEZ NOUS CERCLE DE FERMIÈRES DE MARGUERITE‑D’YOUVILLE Activity and Cost Monthly meetings • Crocheting • Novelty and youth classes • Sewing • Decorating • Knitting • Embroidery and more L’Actuelle magazine subscription: $26 Schedule Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., beginning September 9 Workshops are held every Monday, 1 to 4:30 p.m., beginning September 14 Location Centre culturel et communautaire du Cœur‑Immaculé 987, rue du Conseil Information: Jeanne‑Mance Devost, President, 819‑563‑9475 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 91 In the Boroughs Borough of Lennoxville In the Boroughs TOWNSHIPPERS’ ASSOCIATION HOURS Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Shop for books and CDs by regional authors and musicians, calendars, and much more! Find out how we serve the English‑speaking community of the Eastern Townships. INFORMATION 257, rue Queen, Suite 100 819‑566‑5717, 1‑866‑566‑5717 ta@townshippers.org townshippers.org LITERACY IN ACTION AFEAS DE LENNOXVILLE‑ MARIE‑MÉDIATRICE HOURS Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. SERVICES (FREE OF CHARGE) • Confidential tutoring • Literacy and essential skills programs and activities • Training for volunteers wishing to become tutors • Individual computer courses • Book and learning material loans Community life INFORMATION 7, rue Conley 819‑346‑7009 info@literacyinaction.info lia‑estrie.org Come discuss, with other women, interesting topics, including the environment, buying local, health, municipal life, etc. Meetings are held: • On the second Wednesday of each month, at 7 p.m. in Marie‑Médiatrice church hall (3025, rue Galt Ouest). • On the fourth Monday of each month, at 1 p.m., in the Amédée‑Beaudoin Community Hall (150, rue Queen, behind the Borough of Lennoxville office). INFORMATION Julienne Lajoie, 819‑346‑6607 Borough of Mont‑Bellevue AFEAS SAINT‑ESPRIT Activity Schedule Activities begin • Community supper • Report on the provincial convention held in Georgeville • Monthly meeting Monthly meetings Special activity Craft show/sale, bake sale, and flea market * Tables for rent as of mid‑September Tuesday, September 15 Exceptionally at 6 p.m. Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Handicrafts (weaving, knitting, needlepoint, or craft help) Tuesday, 1:30 to 4 p.m., September to June Saturday, October 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets on sale Several prizes to be won (All woven by our members) Anyone interested in learning about the movement and furthering their knowledge is welcome. Information: Claire Coache, President, 819‑565‑9283 or Béatrice Dubé, Vice‑President, 819‑569‑5647 92 Location InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Saint‑Esprit church basement 2290, rue Galt Ouest (enter by Rue Saint‑Esprit) In the Boroughs AFEAS MARIE‑MÉDIATRICE Activity Schedule Activities begin Location Wednesday, September 9, 7 p.m. “Femmes d’ici” activity with guest speaker Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Flea market Table rentals (as of September 15): Raymonde Lafrenais, 819‑569‑4869 Marie‑Médiatrice church basement 3025, rue Galt Ouest (place Dion) Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the Boroughs We welcome anyone who wishes to join! Information: Thérèse Morin, President, 819‑562‑5295 LES JARDINS BIO‑ÉCOLOGIQUES DE SHERBROOKE (JARDINS COMMUNAUTAIRES MARCEL‑TALBOT) Traditional harvest celebration (for members) Saturday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deadline for fall clean‑up Sunday, October 11 Closing of the garden Sunday, November 8 Marcel‑Talbot community gardens Rue Thibault Thanks to all our members! See you next summer! CORPORATION ASCOT EN SANTÉ Activity Voisinage en fête (neighbourhood celebration) To create neighbourly ties, highlight the neighbourhood’s wealth of multiculturalism, and highlight the return to school. Performances, inflatable games, booths featuring the neighbourhood’s organizations, corn on the cob, hot dogs, petting zoo, and mini‑train rides are offered. This party attracts more than 1000 visitors year after year. Come celebrate with your neighbours! Pyjama story time Free for children ages 5 and under and their families. Free snacks and door prizes. Neighbourhood meeting This is an opportunity to learn what’s happening in the neighbourhood and express your opinion. Please confirm your attendance as snacks are offered. Souk The Souk, a type of bazaar originating from Maghreb countries, provides an opportunity to enter the world of these people from near and far who now live near you. The Souk lets you go round the world in a few hours, make amazing discoveries, and create ties with your neighbours of all origins. Discover other cultures using all five senses! Traditional dishes, crafts, and performances. Schedule Location Sunday, September 13 Parc Belvédère 500, rue Thibault Community life Information: jardins.marcel‑talbot@hotmail.com Famille Espoir Wednesday, 1520, rue Dunant October 7, 6:30 p.m. CPE le P’tit Gadu Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. 1755, rue Belvédère Sud Borough of To be determined Mont‑Bellevue office 600, rue Thibault Sunday, November 8 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. École internationale du Phare 405, rue Sara Information: Sylvie Pagès, Liaison Officer, 819‑342‑0996, ascotensante@csrs.qc.ca InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 93 In the Boroughs Borough of Mont‑Bellevue (continued) FAMILLE PLUS Famille Plus is an environment that welcomes families with children ages 5 and under. Mom, Dad, or any other family member accompanying a child is welcome! Activities for Parents and Their Children Community life In the Boroughs Fun Mondays 94 Games, stories, crafts; a different theme each week. For children ages 5 and under accompanied by a parent. • Monday, 9 to 11 a.m. • No reservation required Programs offered Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m., depending on registrations Pre‑reading and pre‑writing workshop. For children ages 2 to 5 • Mandatory registration accompanied by a parent. • Daycare available for siblings Explore sadness, anger, fear, and happiness with Petite Pomme. • Mandatory registration (4 meetings) For parents and their children ages 3 to 5. • Daycare available for siblings Meetings for parents of children ages 5 and under. • Mandatory registration YAPP Themes discussed: Discipline, development, behaviour, health, • Daycare available for children ages 5 and under parents’ needs, and feelings. Pre‑reading and pre‑writing themed workshops where the • Mandatory registration Petits Mots Cœur parent accompanies his/her child ages 2 to 5. • Daycare available for siblings Language stimulation program. Eight meetings. Meetings for parents and children aimed at stimulating • Mandatory registration language development in children ages 2 to 5. Parole‑o‑tout‑petits • Daycare available for siblings The goal is to equip the parent so he/she can develop strategies to promote language development in his/her child through games and moments in everyday life. • Mandatory registration Introduction to Fun workshops that revolve around music. Six 1½ hour • Daycare available for siblings music meetings. For parents and their children ages 2 to 5. • Tuesday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Stimulation workshop for children ages 0 to 5 accompanied by • Workshops divided by age group, 0 to 60 months Children’s games their parent. These workshops focus on fun activities that can • Tuesday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. be easily integrated into your daily routine. Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. • Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. • Reservations mandatory by phone on Monday Activities for parents. between 9 a.m. and noon Coffee get‑togethers, workshops/seminars, handmade Mornings for • Babies under 18 months may stay with their parents creations, workshops led by a social worker, presentations parents • Daycare available for children ages 18 months by partner organizations, etc. to 5 years Once a month Various possibilities: Community lunches, coffee and pastries, • Usually on Thursday • Mandatory registration Family activities Christmas party, bowling, seasonal outings – apple picking, *Minimum fee may apply sugar shack, sliding, etc. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for Reservations required by phone on Monday Daycare children ages 18 months to 5 years. between 9 a.m. and noon An annual $10 membership fee is required to participate in the activities. We look forward to spending quality time with you and your family! Location: 991, rue de Kingston Information: 819‑822‑0835, familleplus@qc.aira.com, famille‑plus‑sherbrooke.blogspot.com Alphabet primer for little ones Petite Pomme talks about emotions InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 In the Boroughs FAMILLE ESPOIR Famille Espoir is a meeting place for families from the Ascot neighbourhood and anyone who is interested in socializing. Our goal is to create a sense of individual and family well‑being. Here is a brief summary of the Famille Espoir’s activities. • Parents, children, and seniors welcome! • Soup is served at noon. Then you can listen to a speaker or participate in an activity. Every second Thursday, noon to 3 p.m., beginning September 24. Family coffee chats • Parents, children, and seniors welcome! • A place to talk, do crafts, or knit over a coffee! • Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning October 1 Bulk purchase group • Savings and practical recipes • Every second Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. • Mandatory membership fee of $5 • Beginning Thursday, October 1 French communication workshops • Registration September 9 and 10 • Class begins September 14, 9 a.m. Movie night • Have fun, meet new people, and discuss the movie watched. First Tuesday of each month, 6 to 8 p.m., beginning October 6 • Registration required. Workshops for parents • A series of workshops for parents. Themes and dates to be determined. Contact us! Baby diversity Mother‑baby workshops (2 to 8 months of age) • For mothers from here or abroad interested in discussing different cultures. Come enjoy a special time with your baby: massages, discussions, games, crafts, introduction to the community kitchen. Beginning Wednesday, October 14. • Seven meetings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., free activities! Registration required. Pyjama story time • Family activity! Wednesday, October 7, as of 6:15 p.m.; the activity runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Youth Activities Educational break for parents of children ages 6 months to 5 years Minimal cost Treat yourself to a break! Beginning September 30 Call us for more information. Registration required A place for me Activities for youth ages 9 to 13. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., beginning October 14 Homework help For children in elementary school. Tuesday to Thursday, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., beginning September 22. Registration required. Youth Saturdays Young musicians of the world For children ages 4 to 13. Free music lessons for elementary and high school students. Famille Espoir and Carrefour communautaire d’Ascot activities The $5 annual membership fee is mandatory and gives you many benefits, including outings and special activities. Most activities are free or require a small fee. Community life Lunch meetings In the Boroughs Activities for Parents and Other Adults Watercolour workshops, sports, Internet access, and special activities with a dynamic team of leaders! 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:45 p.m. Beginning Saturday, October 3 Registration begins September 21. Information: 819‑791‑1578 INFORMATION 1520, rue Dunant 819‑569‑7923 info@familleespoir.ca familleespoir.ca InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 95 In the Boroughs Borough of Jacques‑Cartier AFEAS DE SAINT‑CHARLES‑GARNIER Activity Schedule – As of September Location Training offered to members, exchanges and discussions on the year’s theme. Speaker or guest specializing in the topic under discussion. Third Tuesday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. Saint‑Charles‑Garnier church 3710, rue Charles‑Hamel In the Boroughs Theme for the year: SURROGATE MOTHERS Community project: UGLY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES = WASTE Operation "reaching out to others:" November 29 to December 6 Special activity : Christmas show at our premises (3710, rue Charles‑Hamel). November 28 and 29. All are welcome. Information: Colette Labonté, 819‑868‑1499, info@afeas.qc.ca, afeas.qc.ca Membership: $35 per year, includes the provincial Femmes d’ici magazine Borough of Rock Forest–Saint‑Élie–Deauville AFEAS ROCK FOREST Activity and Cost Monthly meetings for women ages 16 and up Cost: $35 per year, includes Femmes d’ici magazine Schedule Location Second Wednesday of each month 7 p.m., September to June Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 202 On the program: Operation “Reaching out to others” Community life Information: Marguerite Larrivée, 819‑864‑4848 CLUB DU VITRAIL DEAUVILLOIS Activity and Cost Regular workshops for adults Cost: $55 for registration Beginner classes Cost: $55 for registration and $20 for the class Schedule Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September to May, beginning September 21 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 21 to December 9 Location Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 107 Classes in basic techniques: Glass cutting, copper foiling, lead caming, soldering, cleaning, glass staining, etc. Information: Martine Lévesque, 819‑864‑4167 or Gaétane Lessard, 819‑569‑1065 TISSAGE ET CRÉATION DEAUVILLOIS Activity and Cost Weekly get-together for adults Cost: $30 annual membership Schedule Location On call, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon September to June Centre récréatif communautaire de Deauville 200, rue Jules‑Richard Register any time at the weaving room Information: Angella Laroche, 819‑864‑4486 or Marielle Doyon, 819‑864‑7442 96 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 In the Boroughs Activity and Cost Monthly meetings for women ages 14 and up Cost: $25 per year, includes L'Actuelle magazine Craft workshops Cost: $3 for members, $6 for non‑members Craft get‑togethers: Follow‑up, help, group projects Youth crafting for youth ages 8 to 14 Free needlepoint bookmark Christmas show and sale Schedule Location Second Tuesday of each month 7 p.m., September to June Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord, Room 188 Third Tuesday of each month 7 to 9 p.m. Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord, Room 114 On lower level Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Date to be determined Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord, Room 113 On lower level Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord, Gérald‑Gosselin room A April 9 and 10 Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord Spring show In the Boroughs CERCLE DE FERMIÈRES SAINT‑ÉLIE‑D’ORFORD Possibility for members to weave anytime (12 looms). The person in charge is onsite Tuesdays. Information: Jeannine Deslauriers, 819‑846‑2048 CERCLE DE FERMIÈRES BEAULIEU (ROCK FOREST) Schedule Monthly meetings for women ages 14 and up Cost: $25 per year, includes L’Actuelle magazine Location Second Tuesday of each month 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., September to June Workshops/classes • Crocheting • Knitting • Other classes upon request Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Troubleshooting sessions for all techniques taught Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 216 Information: Ginette B. Beaudry, Interim President, 819‑346‑1892 Community life Activity and Cost CERCLE DE FERMIÈRES ROCK FOREST Activity and Cost Monthly meetings for women ages 14 and up Cost: $25 per year, includes L'Actuelle magazine Schedule Location Second Wednesday of each month 7 p.m., September to June Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 215 Classes offered Knitting: Children’s poncho, Jacquard technique Sewing: Winter mittens made from recycled clothing and women’s capris Weaving: Hand weaving, M’s and O’s weaving technique Other techniques: Bargello tapestry, hairpin lace, crazy quilt, cross‑stitch embroidery for beginners Information: Annie Mercier, 819‑846‑3910, lainet_mercier@videotron.ca InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 97 In the Boroughs Borough of Rock Forest–Saint‑Élie–Deauville (continued) JOURNAL L’INFO DE SAINT‑ÉLIE‑D’ORFORD Month Distribution Date September September 3 In the Boroughs October FONDATION DES ŒUVRES CHARITABLES SAINT‑ROCH Thrift shop Please note that we do not accept televisions, furniture, beds, and other similar furniture. Hours: Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Location: 6630, rue Émery‑Fontaine Please leave your clean, used clothing in a box on the thrift shop’s back porch. Food bank October 1 November November 5 December December 3 The deadline for articles is the 15th of the month prior to distribution. There will be no paper in January. Information: Josée Dostie, 819‑820‑9663 Information 819‑864‑1790 (voice mail) CHEVALIERS DE COLOMB DE ROCK FOREST, CONSEIL 7518 Activity Schedule Location Tuesday, September 8 and November 10 7:30 p.m. Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 202 Spaghetti lunch Sunday, September 13 Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine Friendly evenings Friday, September 25, October 30, November 27, and December 18, 7:30 p.m. Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 108 Sunday, November 1 Saint‑Roch church, 8:30 a.m. Notre‑Dame‑de‑Liesse church, 9 a.m. La Résurrection du Christ church, 10:30 a.m. Community life Meetings Mass for deceased brothers Brunch in cooperation with the 47e Groupe Scout Rock Forest Donation drive in cooperation with the Corps de cadets 2449 Rock Forest–Saint‑Élie–Deauville Sunday, November 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: Pierre‑Denis Bernard, Grand Knight, 819‑864‑6650 98 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine In the Boroughs Activity and Cost Schedule Location First and third Tuesday of each month 6:45 p.m., September to June Centre Richard-Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord, Room 118 September Contact Optimiste members to get your tickets Magic of Christmas on ice Date to be determined Centre Récréatif Rock Forest 5265, rue de Gaspé The art of expressing oneself Snow Skate Opti‑génies Dates to be determined A letter from the Optimist Club will be distributed in schools. Watch your child’s school bag for details! Friend of Youth Membership: $70 per person or $110 per couple Launch of the sales of lottery tickets to win a trip For members: Area breakfasts, supper discussions, district meetings, congress. A wide range of interesting activities. Information: Laurent Lecours, 819‑832‑1147, laurentlecours@yahoo.ca You can find us on Facebook: Club Optimiste Rock Forest In the Boroughs CLUB OPTIMISTE DE ROCK FOREST Activity and Cost Schedule Location Third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Centre Richard‑Gingras, 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord Family get‑together (Games, corn roast, hot dogs) Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. Parc Jules‑Richard, in Deauville Mass at the cemetery Sunday, August 30, 10 a.m. Saint‑Élie cemetery, Route 220 Donation Drive Sunday, November 29, 8 a.m. In the Saint‑Élie sector Distribution of Christmas baskets Friday, December 18, 8 a.m. Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord Monthly meetings Information: Fernand Bolduc, 819‑563‑8901 ASSOCIATION POUR LA PRÉSERVATION DU LAC MAGOG (APLM) ASSOCIATION DE LA RIVIÈRE MAGOG (ARMI) Preservation of the quality of Lake Magog and the Magog River Protection of and improvements to the Magog River INFORMATION Joanne Sarrasin, President, info@aplm.ca Annual General Meeting: Sunday, August 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon Location: Camp Dominique‑Savio, 545, chemin du Lac, Sainte‑Catherine‑de‑Hatley INFORMATION associationrivieremagog.org Community life CHEVALIERS DE COLOMB DE SAINT‑ÉLIE, CONSEIL 8053 INFORMATION aplm.ca InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 99 Youth Organizations – The Scouting Movement Borough of Brompton GROUPE SCOUT GEYSER DE BROMPTON Community life Youth Organizations SCOUT OFFICE 352, rue Laval, Room 1 scouts‑brompton.org For girls and boys ages 7 to 17 Scouting provides an opportunity for new experiences, participation in projects, and tackling challenges in a spirit of group involvement. It’s also about respecting nature and much more! Registration fees are due in August and activity fees can be paid in three instalments (November, February, and April). INFORMATION Raymond Gaudreault, President, 819‑846‑0362 president@scouts‑brompton.org scouts‑brompton.org Clientele Boys and Girls Schedule Beavers “La colonie des pattes courtes” Ages 7 and 8 Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cubs “La meute Volcano” Ages 9 to 11 Friday, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Mélanie Côté, 819‑846‑1910 Scouts “La troupe Metshu” Ages 12 to 14 Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Guillaume Déry‑Saint‑Cyr, 819‑846‑6676 Venturers “Le poste Amik” Ages 14 to 17 Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Category Person in Charge Mélanie Boisvert, 819‑993‑4400 Jimmy Rondeau, 819‑846‑0199 Adult leaders needed! We are always looking for people interested in contributing to the development of our young people. Free training is provided by the Scouting movement. We also need people to serve on our management committee or other committees. Borough of Fleurimont 10e GROUPE SCOUT EST‑CALADE Do you enjoy playing, being active, learning, sharing, and being involved? Young people ages 7 and up from across the Borough are welcome to join our great group! On the program, much more than just knots and songs: Adventures, fresh air, challenges, discoveries, fall, winter, and summer camps, outings, trips, promises, commitments, participation, team spirit, and lifelong friendships. Come discover what it’s like to be part of a century‑old movement that reinvents itself each year! Registration: Wednesday, September 2, 7 p.m., at the Centre Julien‑Ducharme (Fleurimont arena) INFORMATION Claudette Parent, 819‑566‑0487; Dany Hamel, 819‑562‑0366 100 Upcoming activities Registration: August 25 and 26 Cost: $60 (registration) and $160 (annual activities: camps, outings, etc.) for a total of $220 per year. $10 discount per child for two or more children in a family. 2016 Scout calendar sales: September 26 Annual General Meeting: October Bottle drive: November and April Beavers (girls and boys) Ages 7 and 8 Cubs (girls and boys) Ages 9 to 11 Scouts (girls and boys) Ages 12 to 14 Venturers (girls and boys) Ages 15 to 17 Rovers (girls and boys) Ages 18 to 25 Adult volunteers Ages 18 and up For adults who are interested in enjoying great experiences with our young people: No experience necessary; free training is provided in facilitation, various techniques, leadership, and management! And everything that you need will be provided! InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Borough of Lennoxville 1ST LENNOXVILLE SCOUTS GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA – SHERBROOKE DISTRICT For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has been helping build a better world. The organization offers non‑competitive programs that encourage sharing and a sense of belonging, arouse curiosity, and provide the opportunity to experience adventures, while building self‑esteem and independence. All of this is achieved through outdoor activities. Our fundraising efforts, including the annual Scout popcorn campaign and bottle drive, help reduce the costs of our activities, camps, and programs. Join the adventure! The Girl Guides of Canada encourages girls to become confident, take initiative, demonstrate courage, and make a difference in the world. ACTIVITIES • Camping • Science and technology • Ecology and environmental awareness • Arts • Community and anti‑bullying projects • Games, dances, songs Location: United Church (basement), 6, rue Church Dates: Monday evenings, beginning September 9, 6:15 to 8 p.m. INFORMATION Alana Noël 819‑823‑6806 ggclennoxville1@hotmail.com guidesducanada.ca Category Ages Schedule Beavers (boys and girls) 5 to 7 Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Cubs (boys and girls) 8 to 10 Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts (boys and girls) 11 to 14 First Saturday of each month and first Wednesday evening of each month Youth Organizations Youth Organizations – The Scouting Movement Location: United Church, 6, rue Church Dates: September to June Information Melissa Warburton, 819‑562‑4969, melisdwd@hotmail.com 39e GROUPE SCOUT MONT ET RIVIÈRES Want to make new friends? Experience new adventures? Show off your skills and accomplishments? Develop your independence and help your community? With Scouts, you’ll find everything you’re looking for! Ages 7 and 8 Beavers “Colonie du Mont‑Bellevue” Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ages 9 to 11 Cubs “Aventuriers – Entre Chiens et Loups” Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 to 14 Scouts “Grizzly” Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 15 to 17 “Wakinyam” To be determined Ages 18 to 25 “Atoutamis” To be determined Community life Borough of Mont‑Bellevue Information and registration: Sarah Gagnon, 819‑542‑2768, sarah.gagnon@usherbrooke.ca If you are an adult interested in helping youth, and sharing and expanding your knowledge, we are looking for leaders and managers. Free training is provided. Registration for the 2015‑2016 year will be held on Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3. Contact us for information on the locations. Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 20. InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 101 Youth Organizations – The Scouting Movement Borough of Mont‑Bellevue (continued) Youth Organizations 27e GROUPE SCOUT MENA’SEN Inspired by the intensity, rigour, and teachings of traditional Scouting, the 27e groupe Mena’Sen (formerly Fleurimont) has offered youth ages 9 to 17 in the Estrie region an opportunity to experience the Scouting adventure for nearly 40 years. The group focuses on education through fun and being outdoors, on the development of independence among youth, and building social and altruistic thought. Led by a pool of dynamic, qualified adults, those who wish to excel, to actively experience the outdoors, and to be actively involved in a 100‑year‑old movement will enjoy joining us. Sunday, August 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, August 31, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration Cubs Girls, ages 9 to 11 Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Guides Girls, ages 12 to 17 Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Scouts Boys, ages 12 to 17 Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saint‑Esprit church basement 2290, rue Galt Ouest Information and registration: Katherine Pérusse, Watchful Deer, Group Leader, 819‑575‑1628, katherine.perusse@videotron.ca, groupe27.wordpress.com https://facebook.com/27eMenaSen * We are looking for volunteers to complement our team of responsible adults, and also to start a Cubs unit (boys ages 9 to 11) and a Beavers unit (girls and boys ages 7 and 8). Community life Borough of Jacques‑Cartier 102 22e GROUPE SCOUT HARFANG DES NEIGES Joining the 22e Harfang des Neiges scout troop is an opportunity to tackle new challenges, experience new adventures, exercise leadership, and acquire new skills. You can go camping, learn wilderness survival techniques, discover how to use a compass, go geocaching, play games, sing songs, and much more all while respecting nature and the environment. We are always looking for dynamic adults who enjoy working with youth. No experience required. The Scouting movement offers training in leading groups and in technical skills. Information: Mario Champigny, 819‑569‑4253, spiribus@videotron.ca Beavers 22e Colonie des Castors de l’aventure Boys and girls, ages 7 and 8 Friday, 7:10 to 8:40 p.m. Centre communautaire et culturel Françoise‑Dunn Cubs 22e Meute Patentidébrouille Boys and girls, ages 9 to 11 Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Soleil‑Levant school Scouts 22e Troupe Les Fauviers Boys and girls, ages 12 to 14 Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Hélène‑Boullé school Venturers 22e Poste Nikitotégwac Boys and girls, ages 15 to 17 Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Location varies InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Youth Organizations – The Scouting Movement Borough of Rock Forest–Saint‑Élie–Deauville Dates: September to June Location: Centre communautaire Optimiste, 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine Cost: Based on age group Registration: Thursday, September 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Would you like to have an enriching experience, learn new things, and share your passions with young people? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and active team? Contact us to become a group leader or manager! Mixed Groups Ages* Schedule Beavers 7 and 8 Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cubs 9 to 11 Wednesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers 12 to 16 Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. * Minimum age required as of September 30. Information: Francis Bernier Blanchet, 819‑679‑7153, scoutsrockforest@gmail.com Annual Scout calendar campaign Scouts from the Borough will be contacting you in October during their annual calendar sales period. They’re counting on your generosity! The Scouts will collect your cans and bottles as a fundraiser. You just have to contact us. Youth Organizations 47e GROUPE SCOUT DE ROCK FOREST 48e GROUPE SCOUT LES RASSEMBLEURS DE SAINT‑ÉLIE‑D’ORFORD Mixed Groups Seeking volunteers Interested in the opportunity to enjoy new experiences as part of a dynamic team? Join us as a leader or manager! Ages* Schedule Beavers 7 and 8 Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cubs 9 to 11 Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Scouts 12 to 14 Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers 12 to 16 Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Community life Dates: September to June Location: Centre Richard‑Gingras, 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord Cost: To be determined, may be paid in instalments Registration: September 3 and 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. *Minimum age required as of September 30. Information: Christian Hamel, 819‑864‑1059, christian.hamel9@gmail.com or Marcel Laventure, 819‑345‑0468 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 103 Youth Organizations ‑ Youth Centres Borough of Brompton Youth Organizations LA PLACE DES JEUNES L’INTERVALLe 352‑2, rue Laval (2nd floor) The Place des jeunes l’Intervalle is a place to take part in activities, and experience moments and situations that will help you become an active, critically minded, and responsible citizen in your community. Are you between the ages of 11 and 17? Come see us! Our team is looking forward to seeing you! ACTIVITIES • Discussions, information, and prevention activities • Homework help • Pool, ping pong, board games • Sports: soccer, volleyball, baseball, etc. • Art activities • Movie nights • Internet access, Wii games • Fundraising activities • Outdoor activities and special outings HOURS • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m. • Friday: 6 to 10 p.m. • The schedule is subject to change. Check our Facebook page or call to verify times. Our hours are extended in the summer. Adult involvement • Board of directors • Youth committees and meetings • Organizing activities and projects • Volunteering in the community • Fundraising activities INFORMATION 819‑846‑6008 intervalle352@gmail.com maisonsdesjeunes.org/membre/la‑place‑des‑jeunes‑lintervalle/ Facebook (for youth): facebook.com/placedesjeunesintervalle Facebook (for all): facebook.com/laPlacedesjeuneslintervalle Borough of Fleurimont Community life LA maison jeunes‑est ! 393, rue King Est Sherbrooke QC J1G 1B4 Tel.: 819‑821‑1999 Fax: 819‑821‑5966 mje393@videotron.ca Maison Jeunes-Est is an accessible living environment and gathering place for youth. Activities are organized and developed with and for teenagers. Youth leaders are available onsite to listen, explain, and encourage. Come and enjoy the activities offered: Apple-picking, back-to-school party, special Halloween activity, Christmas gala, and many more! Shelter for youth under 18 A 24-hour service, 7 days a week for youth ages 12 to 17 • Housing in a crisis: a safe environment and an alternative to homelessness. • A break for families so they can develop strategies to reduce tension at home. • A trial period on your own before getting an apartment to develop a life plan. • Parent coaching to help prevent or get through a difficult situation. Projects and services promoting school success and preventing dropping out • The newly created Access 5 program promotes access to education by offering psychosocial, material, educational, and financial help. • The Interface project promotes social and job market integration through several activities. Youth centre • Theme-based activities, prevention workshops, and cooperative projects. • Cultural and leisure activities, sports, artistic projects, and community involvement. • Intervention and special projects linked to various issues faced by youth. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 11 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. Add us on Facebook: Inters Maison Jeunes-Est 104 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Youth Organizations ‑ Youth Centres Clientele: Community organization that offers a lively setting for youth ages 12 to 18 What’s available Board games, computers, pool table, foosball, art supplies, sports equipment, etc. HOURS Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10:30 p.m. INFORMATION 1735, chemin Galvin Alexandre‑Sacha Simoneau, Coordinator 819‑569‑4700, maizefleurimont@gmail.com rmjq.org www.maisonsdesjeunes.org The Maison des jeunes de Fleurimont is a member of the Regroupement des maisons de jeunes du Québec (RMJQ) as well as the Regroupement des maisons des jeunes des Cantons‑de‑l’Est (RMJCE). Borough of Lennoxville LENNOXVILLE YOUTH CENTER HOURS Youth activities: Tuesday to Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. Office: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. INFORMATION 168‑B, rue Queen Contact person: Kohl Kelso 819‑821‑4805 kkelso@lennoxvilleyouthcenter.org www.lennoxvilleyouthcenter.org Youth Organizations LA MAIZE DE FLEURIMONT Arrondissement du Mont‑Bellevue Want to meet your friends in an activity‑filled setting with reliable and enthusiastic adults? Are you between the ages of 12 and 17 and want to be involved, active, discerning, and responsible on committees or in your community? Do you want to meet people and organize the activities you want, based on your interests? Spot Jeunesse is THE place for youth in centre‑south Sherbrooke! HOURS Tuesday to Thursday, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Note: Hours may vary depending on the activities INFORMATION Parc Alfred‑Élie‑Dufresne 525, rue Galt Ouest Roxanne Beaudet, Coordinator 819‑821‑1988, spotjeunesse@gmail.com Daily activities Services Committees • Sports • Foosball • Pool • Internet, music • Canteen onsite • Movies and Wii • Youth creative space: Le Graff • Prevention, awareness • Homework and employment assistance • Referrals • Learning about life in society • Defense and promotion of the rights of young people • Canteen • Youth committee • Board of directors InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Community life SPOT JEUNESSE 105 Youth Organizations ‑ Youth Centres Borough of Mont‑Bellevue (continued) MAISON DES JEUNES DU COIN D’ASCOT “LE FLASH” Youth Organizations Feel like finding something to do during your free time, being with friends, and having new experiences? Join us to turn your ideas into reality, get involved in your neighbourhood, travel, play sports, cook, participate in lots of projects that interest you, and much more! Youth have access to a pool table, a foosball table, two computers, and a lounge with cable television. INFORMATION Parc Belvédère, 494, rue Thibault Stéphan Cyr, Coordinator, 819‑821‑4592 flash@biz.videotron.ca HOURS • Monday to Thursday: 5:30 to 9 p.m. • Friday: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Summer hours (June 23 to August 22) • Monday to Thursday: 2:30 to 9 p.m. • Friday: 2:30 to 10 p.m. Borough of Jacques‑Cartier MAISON DES JEUNES AZIMUT NORD Community life Over the past 21 years, Azimut Nord has developed an expertise with youth from the borough. Through contact with significant adults, youth who spend time at the youth centre have an opportunity to become active, discerning, and responsible citizens. HOURS • Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. • Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m. • Youth ages 12 to 17 are invited to visit us! We’re located next to the mini‑putt in Parc Jacques‑Cartier. INFORMATION 100, rue Marchant 819‑823‑5138 azimutmdj@videotron.ca Borough of Rock Forest–Saint‑Élie–Deauville CENTRE REGROUPEMENT JEUNESSE ROCK FOREST INC. 1010, rue Germaine‑Guèvremont (behind the borough office) HOURS Tuesday to Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday: 6 to 9 p.m. The youth centre is a place where you can: • Play sports • Participate in discussions • Obtain help • Find out about your rights • Get involved in your community • Meet significant adults • Take part in workshops and learn about various themes • Get homework help 106 Examples of activities: Laser Plus party, water slides, all‑night activities, volunteering, trip to Quebec City, etc. We also offer lots of special activities • Dances • Hairdressing workshops • Cooking workshops • Art and creative activities • Karaoke • Music nights • Movie nights You can also take part in several funded outings, such as: • La Ronde • Village Vacances Valcartier • Granby Zoo • Camping • Rafting excursion • And much more! Come check it out and discover our services! All young people between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome! InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Youth Organizations ‑ Youth Centres Hall rental The Centre Regroupement Jeunesse’s hall is available for rental to host your events (30 to 150 people). For more information, contact Robert Bouthillier at 819‑822‑0369. Place des jeunes – Deauville sector PLUS Super entertainment nights Are you between the ages of 8 and 13? Do you feel like having fun every second Friday night? Look no further! Disco Fridays are for you! HOURS Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. Location: 244, rue Jules‑Richard, Parc Jules‑Richard Lots of sports activities available (soccer, football, skateboarding), as well as fun‑filled activities (board games, improv), and much more! There is an activity leader onsite ready to welcome you and provide a friendly ear, if you feel the need. On the program: • Theme nights: Hawaiian, the 80s, masquerade ball, etc. • Fun games: Basketball, foosball, Wii, Xbox Kinect • Fun contests: Musical chairs, cowboy, lip‑synch, karaoke, etc. • Lots of prizes to be won! Cost: $5 at the door For the date of the next disco, watch for posters in your school or check out our Facebook page: Maize De Rock Fo Place des jeunes Ma‑Villa – Saint‑Élie sector Lots of sports activities available (basketball, soccer, football, ping pong), as well as fun‑filled activities (board games, improv), and much more! There is an activity leader onsite ready to welcome you and provide a friendly ear, if you feel the need. Youth Organizations – Other Youth Organizations Borough of Brompton JEUNESSE ACTIVE DE BROMPTON (JAB) Financial assistance for projects developed for and by youth between the ages of 0 and 35 From whom? An issue table made up of various community stakeholders: Church, the Maison des arts et de la culture, meals on wheels, school, the police, the Borough, the Maison des jeunes, the Scouts, the Optimist Club, donors, etc. When? The project approval committee meets three times per year, and as needed. Administrative structure The board of directors meets six times a year. There are also meetings for members, such as the Annual General Meeting. New! JAB is coordinating the Maillon Ressources project aimed at enhancing the Ressources Estrie site, with the support of Services d’accueil, référence, conseil et accompagnement (SARCA) Estrie. It also hopes to establish cross‑sector communities of practice focused on guiding youth when they are referred and as they transition into adulthood. The youth‑focused round tables in the Estrie region from the various MRCs are also participating! Community life HOURS Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. Location: 166, rue des Colibris, Alphonse‑Desjardins room, Parc de Ma‑Villa Youth Organizations CENTRE REGROUPEMENT JEUNESSE ROCK FOREST INC. (continued) INFORMATION Benoît Dionne, President, dionneb@csrs.qc.ca Prisca Gilbert, Coordinator, prisca.gilbert@ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca 133, rue Laval 819‑846‑2757 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 107 Youth Organizations ‑ Other Youth Organizations Borough of Fleurimont Youth Organizations LOCAL DES JEUNES DES JARDINS‑FLEURIS The PLACE for youth ages 6 to 11 and 12 to 15! An organization that offers youth ages 6 to 15 a place to go where skilled activity leaders listen to them without judgment and provide support in their day‑to‑day lives. Getting a move on days Activity for youth ages 12 to 15. Come see the activity leaders from the centre to organize sports and physical activities that interest you. It’s a happening place! Activity for youth ages 6 to 15. Come have fun with the activity leaders in the centre’s backyard, every day of the week after school and in the early evening. Certain activities are offered on the weekends. The schedule is posted on the bulletin board behind the building. NEW Family lunch. The youth host their parents! Check out the program on our Facebook page! Group dinners Activity for youth ages 12 to 15. Come cook with other youth your age and the dynamic activity leaders. INFORMATION 800, rue des Pompons, Apt. 1 819‑569‑7515 Visit our Facebook page! Youth Organizations – Other Services for Youth Community life CORPS DE CADETS 2449 ROCK FOREST–SAINT‑ÉLIE–DEAUVILLE 108 Paramilitary activities for boys and girls ages 12 to 18 Dates: September to June Schedule: Friday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Centre communautaire Optimiste, 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine Cost: Free (uniform provided by the cadets program) Note: Free summer camps, possibility of two to six weeks with training allowance INFORMATION Captain Claude Binette, Commander, 819‑346‑6120 Serge LeBlanc, Respondent, 819‑574‑5927 cadets.ca, lcac.qc.ca cadets‑2449.com Pride, loyalty, and perseverance The Army Cadet program offers challenges, friendship, and adventure. It aims to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, to promote a sense of civic responsibility, and to ensure physical fitness. All of this is carried out in an environment that develops the ability to meet many challenges, thanks to the cooperation of the Canadian Forces. InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Youth Organizations ‑ Other Services for Youth AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA INFORMATION 64, rue Belvédère Sud 819‑564‑5940, ext. 8356 cmdt.67aviation@cadets.gc.ca escadron67.ca facebook.com/Escadron67Sherbrooke THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA–QUEBEC DIVISION– SHERBROOKE BRANCH The cadet program is for youth looking to: Experience new adventures and take part in thrilling nautical activities. Take part in sports, games, rope work, swimming, camps, etc. You’ll also have the opportunity to play a musical instrument (free loan), face challenges, develop new skills, and make new friends. A sea of opportunities awaits! • The Cadet program is the largest youth organization in Canada. It aims to develop a sense of leadership among youth and promote physical fitness. Our values are: leadership, teamwork, self‑discipline, community involvement, a healthy lifestyle, and respect for oneself, for others, and for the material on loan. • Opportunity to obtain general first aid and light watercraft certification, to go boating (sailing, zodiac, whaleboat) and underwater diving, to take part in marine survival simulations, to practise first aid, to participate in biathlons, to go paraskiing, to go on trips, etc. • Possibility of learning to play a musical instrument (free instrument loan, concerts, etc.). • Possibility of attending two to six weeks of summer camp free, with training allowance. NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS ABÉNAKIS In October 2015, we’re celebrating the cadet corps’ 40th anniversary. Join the Navy League family that provides activities for youth your age. When: Every Friday, 6:30 p.m. (September to mid‑June) Where: 380, rue Dufferin (rear hall of Plymouth‑Trinity Church) Registration (year round): $100 per year, uniform provided (value of $400) INFORMATION 819‑572‑7110 or 819‑347‑6142 sites.google.com/site/cadetsmarinedesherbrooke/ Blog: http://cadetsmarinedesherbrooke.blogspot.ca/ ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET CORPS FRONTENAC The RCSCC Frontenac has been in Sherbrooke for 50 years! FREE registration starting in early September and continuing throughout the year. Come and see for yourself what we have to offer. Join our team! When: Every Friday, 6:30 p.m., September to mid‑June Where: Manège William, 315, rue William Free registration for youth ages 12 to 18 (full uniform included) Youth Organizations SPECIAL ACTIVITY Come discover the Cadets at the Galeries Quatre Saisons, on the weekend of September 4, 5, and 6 Community life Gliding, flying, orienteering and wilderness survival, team sports, biathlon, precision shooting, music, first aid, military marching and parading, public speaking and leadership, summer camps. Are you between the ages of 12 and 18 and looking for exciting challenges? Come take part in stimulating activities related to the world of aviation, music, wilderness survival, and much more! When: Every Friday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., September to May Where: Manège militaire Gaétan‑Côté 64, rue Belvédère Sud Escadron 67 Sherbrooke INFORMATION 819‑563‑2790, 819‑347‑6142 facebook.com/ groups/197Frontenac/ sites.google.com/site/ cadetsmarinedesherbrooke/ cadetsmarinedesherbrooke.blogspot.ca/ InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 109 Organizations for Seniors Borough of Brompton CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR L’ÉCHO For seniors interested in group activities, outings, and meeting new people. Activity Schedule Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. September 14 to December 14 Organizations for Seniors Cards Cards, led by Mario Fontaine, 819‑345‑8080 Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m. Special activity Corn roast Cost: Free for members, $5 for non‑members Location 133, rue Laval (large room) Date Location August 17 or 19 (to be confirmed) 95, rue Saint‑Joseph (Chevaliers de Colomb) Keep an eye out Keep an eye out New activities Activity dates subject to change! Information: Reina, 819‑846‑0348, Nicole, 819 846‑0153, and Mario, 819‑345‑8080 SERVICE D’ENTRAIDE BÉNÉVOLE DE BROMPTON A SERVICE FOR EVERYONE! POPOTE ROULANTE DE BROMPTON (MEALS ON WHEELS) This service is offered to anyone in need of care or assistance. We also help seniors who are becoming dependent or who live on their own to remain in their homes as long as possible. Community life Services Transportation‑accompaniment: hospital, dental, medical appointments, etc. Home visits by volunteers Hot and balanced meals Cost: $5 per meal. (Call before 9 a.m. for a meal the same day) Schedule Location Reserve three days in advance 35, rue du Curé‑LaRocque Reservation required Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (delivered between 11:15 a.m. and noon) Meals delivered by volunteers Information: Lyne Bergeron Lacharité, 819‑846‑3513 (please leave a voice mail message), leslacharite@cgocable.ca Borough of Fleurimont CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR AMITIÉ ST‑SACREMENT Activity Schedule Location Regular Activities • Cards • Bridge • Dominoes and other games Thursday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Beginning September 10 Special Activities Opening lunch October 8 Community lunch November 12 End of season and Christmas lunch December 17 Information: Ginette Rousseau, President, 819‑569‑7687, or 819‑432‑6620 (cell) 110 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Parc Bureau pavilion 925, rue Walsh Organizations for Seniors CLUB DES AÎNÉS FLEURI‑EST Regular activities • Shuffleboard • Baseball beanbag toss • Indoor petanque • Darts Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. September 10 to December 3 Bingo Third Thursday of each month Special activities Corn roast Thanksgiving lunch Halloween lunch Location Centre Julien‑Ducharme 1671, chemin Duplessis Thursday, September 3, noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 8, noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, November 5, noon to 4 p.m. Dance Dance lessons and afternoon dance Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m September 15 to December 15 Information: Léandre Mathieu, President, 819‑566‑8049 CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR DES SAGES DE MARIE‑REINE‑DU‑MONDE Activity Schedule Regular activities Card games Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.,beginning September 9 Special activities Dinner, Annual General Meeting, and dance Thursday, September 17 Dinner and Annual General Meeting, 5 to 7 p.m. Dancing begins, 7:30 p.m. Christmas dinner December 5, 6 p.m. Location Parc Bureau pavilion, Sylvio‑Couture room 925, rue Walsh Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. (subject to room availability) Instructors: France and Léandre Mathieu Dance Information: Pierrette Fernet, President, 819‑569‑8314 CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR LA DÉTENTE DU CŒUR‑IMMACULÉ‑DE‑MARIE Activity Schedule Organizations for Seniors Schedule Location Community life Activity Regular Activities • Baseball beanbag toss • Cards • Scrabble and other games Wednesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Beginning September 9 Special Activities Opening lunch September 30 Community lunches October 21 November 18 Christmas lunch December 9 End of season December 16 Centre culturel et communautaire du Cœur‑Immaculé 987, rue du Conseil (3rd floor) (Elevator available) Information: Ghislaine Blais, Secretary, 819‑346‑0202 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 111 Organizations for Seniors Borough of Fleurimont (continued) CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR LA GAIETÉ DE SAINTE‑FAMILLE Activity Schedule Location Organizations for Seniors Regular Activities • Cards • Beanbag toss and other games Friday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Beginning September 11 Centre culturel et communautaire du Cœur‑Immaculé 987, rue du Conseil (3rd floor) (Elevator available) Special Activities Opening lunch September 25 Community lunches October 30 Christmas lunch December 11 End of season December 18 Information: Jeanne d’Arc Desrochers, President, 819‑565‑1320 CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR LES BRAVES AMIS DE L’ASSOMPTION Activity Schedule Location Regular Activities • Cards • 500 and Spades • Shuffleboard • Dominoes and other games Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Beginning September 8 Sainte‑Famille church basement 610, rue Papineau Community life Special Activities Opening lunch October 6 Christmas lunch December 15 Information: André Piet, President, 819‑878‑3461 CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR PLEIN AIR QUATRE‑SAISONS Activity Regular Activities Dancing and dance classes Disco: Hélène and Gilles Denis Special Activities Closing celebration for summer activities Season launch and beginning of fall activities Halloween party Christmas lunch and end of fall activities Schedule Location Wednesday, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 to 11 p.m., September 19 to December 12 Cœur‑Immaculé school gym 330, 15e Avenue Sud Monday, September 7 (Labour Day) Parc Victoria Ti‑Blanc Richard dance floor Saturday, September 19 Saturday, October 31 Cœur‑Immaculé‑de‑Marie school gym 330,15e Avenue Sud Sunday, December 20, 11:30 a.m. Information: Jean Dupuis, President, 819‑569‑6051 or Marcel Vachon, Vice‑President, 819‑346‑2867 112 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Centre Julien‑Ducharme 1671, chemin Duplessis Organizations for Seniors Borough of Lennoxville MISSION To promote and coordinate mutual support services and volunteer work to help seniors and those with physical disabilities remain in their homes. CLIENTELE English‑speaking and French‑speaking individuals ages 65 and up living in the Borough of Lennoxville, Waterville, North Hatley, and Canton de Hatley. SERVICES • Meals on wheels: Balanced meals delivered to the homes of those with reduced autonomy or who are convalescing • Transportation‑accompaniment: For medical, legal, and bank visits • Friendly visits: Weekly visits with seniors in need of moral support or company • Caregiver support: Group support and individual follow‑ups • OPALS activity group: Weekly adapted physical fitness session followed by an information session and friendly discussion • Prevention programs: To prevent falls, abuse, etc. • Foot care clinic • Blood pressure clinic • Documents and information on community and government resources Volunteer at Community Aid and make a difference in a senior’s life. We are always in need of volunteers. Come join our dynamic team! Contact us for more information regarding our services or to volunteer. INFORMATION 164, rue Queen, Suite 104 819‑821‑4779 Borough of Mont‑Bellevue Organizations for Seniors LENNOXVILLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY AID CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR LES CŒURS JOYEUX DE L’IMMACULÉE‑CONCEPTION Activity Location Monday, September 14 Weekly get‑togethers: Cards, darts Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Apple season celebration Monday, October 26 St. Catherine’s Day celebration Monday, November 30 Christmas lunch Monday, December 14 Immaculée‑Conception church basement 320‑A, rue de Mère‑Teresa Membership: $6 Information: Marcelle Morin, President, 819‑562‑1165, Claudette Beaudoin, Secretary‑Treasurer, 819‑346‑1755 CLUB LES COPAINS DE L’ÂGE D’OR DU PRÉCIEUX SANG Activity Schedule Activities begin Location Thursday, September 3 Weekly get‑togethers: Card games, darts, baseball beanbag toss, dominoes, cribbage Bingo Community life Activities begin Schedule Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. First Thursday of each month 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch Opening lunch Thursday, October 1 Light lunch Thursday, November 5 Christmas lunch Thursday, December 3 Holiday break begins Thursday, December 17 Précieux‑Sang church hall 785, rue Thibault Information: Françoise Lévesque, President, 819‑569‑3714 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 113 Organizations for Seniors Borough of Mont‑Bellevue (continued) CENTRE D’ACTIVITÉS RÉCRÉATIVES DES AÎNÉS ET AUTRES GÉNÉRATIONS DE SHERBROOKE (CARAGS) Regular activities resume: September 14 Back‑to‑school celebration: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. Organizations for Seniors Saturday Activities Time Cost 10 a.m. (four games with player substitutions) $6 1 p.m. (three games with no player substitutions) $5 Petanque (split into three‑player teams) Every Saturday (see program) Registration 30 minutes before the activity begins Tony‑Pinard tournament October 10 Registration 30 minutes before the activity begins 10 a.m. $8 Bingo Twice a month (see program) 7 p.m. ‑ Date Time Cost Cribbage Every second Sunday (see program) 1:15 p.m. $6 Dominoes Every second Sunday (see program) 1 p.m. $2 Date Time Cost Daily Registration from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. 1 p.m. Varies Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Registration from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Varies Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. $2 Darts – Evening Friday 7 p.m. $5 Baseball beanbag toss – Afternoon Friday 1 p.m. $2 Thursday 1 p.m. $2 Sunday Activities Weekday Activities Petanque – Afternoons Community life Date Petanque – Evenings Darts – Day Beanbag toss – Day Membership: $20 for Sherbrooke residents ($30 for non‑residents) Non‑members pay $2 more per activity. Detailed program available at the CARAGS. 114 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Organizations for Seniors Borough of Jacques‑Cartier Duplicate bridge and other games Bridge Schedule – As of September Location Every Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Basement of Armand‑Nadeau pavilion Parc Jacques‑Cartier, 220, rue Marchant Résidence du Monastère, 861, rue de l'Ontario Every Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m. Résidence du Monastère, 861, rue de l’Ontario Information: 819‑565‑7083 CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR DE SAINT‑BONIFACE Activity Schedule – As of September Darts Location Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. Cards, pool, baseball beanbag toss, dance lessons, shuffleboard, Scrabble, etc. Saint‑Boniface church basement 75, rue Morris Every Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Bingo lunch Third Thursday of each month Dance Every Sunday, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Every Wednesday Beginner: 1 to 2 p.m. Intermediate and advanced: 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dance lessons Every Monday and Wednesday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bridge Shuffleboard Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Centre communautaire et culturel Françoise‑Dunn 2050‑B, boul. de Portland Bernard‑Bonneau room Parc André‑Viger’s Jean‑Byrns building 3275, rue Richard General information: 819‑434‑1093 Information – bridge: 819‑564‑1486 or 819‑346‑1828 CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR DE SAINT‑CHARLES‑GARNIER Activity Schedule – As of September Location Every Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Centre communautaire et culturel Françoise‑Dunn 2050‑B, boul. de Portland, Rooms 122‑123 Every Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saint‑Charles‑Garnier church hall 3710, rue Charles‑Hamel Monday, December 14 Centre communautaire et culturel Françoise‑Dunn 2050‑B, boul. de Portland, Rooms 120‑121 Baseball beanbag toss Card games Lunches Community life Activity Organizations for Seniors CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR PERPÉTUEL‑SECOURS Information: 819‑565‑9725 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 115 Organizations for Seniors Borough of Jacques‑Cartier (continued) CLUB “PLEIN AIR” ÂGE D’OR DU PARC JACQUES‑CARTIER Activity Schedule – As of September Bridge Tuesday and Friday, noon Beginner bridge lessons Organizations for Seniors Location Wednesday, noon Swiss bridge September 27 and November 15 Every Thursday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (room 105‑106) and 7 to 9 p.m. (room 105‑106) Beginner dance Every Thursday, 3 to 4 p.m. (room 105‑106) and 7 to 9 p.m. (room 103) Intermediate dance Annual General Meeting Armand‑Nadeau pavilion 220, rue Marchant (Parc Jacques‑Cartier) October 25 Dance: December 10 Bridge: December 13 Christmas dinner Information: 819‑820‑9664 (bridge) or 819‑843‑1425 (dance) Borough of Rock Forest–Saint‑Élie–Deauville Community life CLUB FADOQ DE ROCK FOREST Activity and Cost Schedule Location Weekly get‑togethers, lunch followed by games (shuffleboard, indoor petanque, baseball beanbag toss, beanbag toss, cards, Scrabble) Cost: $23 membership, includes discount booklet and the Virage magazine Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 24 to December 3 Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 113 Activities begin and reunion Thursday, September 24, 11:30 a.m. Membership renewal and registration for new members Thursday, September 24 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Bingo First Thursday of each month 1:30 p.m., beginning October 1 Monthly breakfast First Thursday of each month 8:30 a.m., beginning October 1 Restaurant Eggsfruits 4200, rue King Ouest Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., beginning September 8 Friday, 9:30 a.m., beginning August 28 Salon de quilles Memphré 85, rue Pomerleau, Magog Wednesday, 1 p.m. Beginning September 9 Salon de quilles de l’Estrie Promenades King, 2299, rue King Ouest Saturday, November 14, 6 p.m. Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 113 Sunday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine Bowling (tenpin) Registration: Jean‑Paul Nolet, 819‑821‑3373 Bowling (duckpin) Dinner and evening of fun Christmas lunch Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine Information: Normand Lacasse, Vice‑President, 819‑564‑1208, direction@fadoqrockforest.org, fadoqrockforest.org 116 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 Organizations for Seniors CLUB LES PAYSANS SAINT‑ÉLIE‑D’ORFORD Schedule Weekly get‑togethers (500, canasta) Cost: $20 membership, includes discount booklet and the Virage magazine Activities: $1 for members, $2 for non‑members Card tournaments Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members Location 300, rue du Conseil (entrée sur la rue Murray) 819 565‑1066 Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m. Beginning September 2 First Sunday of each month, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Year round, beginning September 13 Indoor petanque and beanbag toss Cost: To be determined Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Start date to be determined Introduction to computers Duration: To be determined Cost: To be determined Registration required: 819‑580‑7863 Centre Richard‑Gingras 4503, chemin Saint‑Roch Nord The schedule will be determined based on the number of registrations. Information: Jean‑Claude Grégoire, President, 819‑580‑7863 Organizations for Seniors Activity and Cost LOISIRS FORESTOIS 50 ANS ET PLUS Schedule Weekly get‑togethers (dominoes, baseball beanbag toss, pool, and cards) Cost: $7 membership, $3 activities (includes snack) Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m. Beginning September 16 Cribbage, 500, pool Tuesday, 1 p.m. Beginning September 15 Friday dances Beginning November 13 Dance lesson, 6:30 p.m. Dance, 7 p.m. Bowling (duckpin) Jocelyne Ménard, 819‑346‑3201 Friday, 1 p.m. Beginning in September Dinner and dancing Cost: To be determined Sunday, October 4 and December 6 5:30 p.m. Christmas lunch Wednesday, December 16 New Year’s Eve party Celebration and dancing Location Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 100 Salon de quilles de l’Estrie Promenades King, 2299, rue King Ouest Community life Activity and Cost Centre communautaire Optimiste 6670, rue Émery‑Fontaine, Room 100 Thursday, December 31, 8 p.m. Information: Jocelyne Ménard, President, 819‑346‑3201, please leave a voice mail message InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015 117 Organizations for Seniors Other services for seniors Organizations for Seniors ACTIVITY CENTRE FOR PEOPLE 50+ 300, rue du Conseil (entrance on Rue Murray) Sherbrooke QC J1G 1J4 819‑565‑1066 Discover a living environment promoting health, well‑being, and fulfillment for people aged 50 and over. Sercovie offers a varied and accessible program that enables individuals to remain active and healthy. FALL 2015 SESSION Registration begins September 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indoor fitness classes Energy cardio, getting back in shape, regular or light physical activity, mixed, stretching, etc. Outdoors Walking club, Nordic walking, mountain hiking, Mont cardio Adapted activities Diabetes, osteoporosis, active heart, kilo‑actif for weight management, back and knee health Community life Activities for people ages 65 and up Fall prevention program, Aînés en action for active seniors Aquatic activities Aquafitness, aquajogging, swimming Movement and expression Line dancing, Zumba, Pilates, yoga, tai‑chi, Qi gong, etc. Language classes English, Spanish Art and handicrafts Watercolour, acrylic, art fusion, imitation stained glass, knitting Community activities Library, bingo, afternoon dancing, Scrabble, Skip‑Bo, duckpin bowling, the “Mélodies d’antan” choir, and the “Mains agiles” group *NEW* NEW* NEW* Physical fitness evaluation and prescription of exercises to do at home. Come meet our team of kinesiologists! Volunteering at Sercovie is an enriching and rewarding experience. We are always in need of volunteers. Come join our dynamic team! Visit our Web site at www.sercovie.org or follow us on Facebook! 118 InfoSherbrookois | Autumn 2015