Itsy Bitsy Tots Playgroup | Gatineau (Hull)
2025-12-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-03 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Cégep Heritage College: Room E120, 325 Cité-Des-Jeunes Blvd., Gatineau (Hull Sector), Quebec, J8Y 6T3, Canada
Our Playgroup program provides a social-support network for English-speaking parents of children aged 0 to 5 that includes health promotion activities and information. Explore, discover, play, and engage in creative fun while making new friends!
NOTE: This is a parent-child playgroup, designed for you and your child to enjoy together—parents are expected to stay and participate.
Free parking: Sign-in at the office to get a Visitor and Parking Pass.

Old Age Security - Aylmer
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Aylmer Legion, 59 rue Bancroft, Gatineau (Aylmer), Québec, J9H 4N6, Canada
Join us for an informative workshop on Canada’s Old Age Security (OAS) program—one of the country’s key public pension benefits. This session will cover eligibility, how and when to apply, payment amounts, deferrals, and how OAS interacts with other retirement income sources. Perfect for individuals nearing retirement, caregivers, or anyone supporting a loved one through the process. Learn how to make the most of your benefits and plan with confidence.

Coopérative Funéraire Outaouais: Funeral Pre-arrangements - Wakefield
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Centre Communautaire Wakefield La Pêche Studio, 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, Quebec, J0X 3G0, Canada
Join us for an informative presentation with special guest speaker Pascal Gagné, Director – Family Services, on funeral pre-arrangements and the key steps in planning ahead.

ALL ARE WELCOMED

Refreshments will be served!

In-Person Yoga for Healthy Living with Lynda - Chelsea
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary Magdalene Church, 537 Route 105, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1L2, Canada
55 + ANGLOPHONE COMMUNITY, YOGA FOR HEALTHY LIVING
With Special Guest Lynda Pedley
(MBA, Professional Level Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified iRest Meditation Teacher, Integral Master Coach and Certified Personal Trainer).
Bring your yoga mat, learn while enjoying the physical and wellbeing benefits through these fabulous sessions. IT’S FREE!
• These activities are offered in English.

Create your Personal Inspiration Board
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | St-Paul’s Church, 530, rue Main, Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
🎨 What Inspires You? Collage Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, create a unique 11×14 collage that reflects what you love. Paint your canvas, then add photos, words, and small objects you bring from home — flowers, shells, keys, feathers, or anything that inspires you.
Some materials provided!

In-Person Yoga for Healthy Living with Lynda
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 78 Principale St, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 3L7, Canada

Create Your Own Holiday Cards - Aylmer
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Knights of Columbus, 78 Principale St, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 3L7, Canada
In this relaxing workshop, paint your own set of festive holiday cards. Explore simple techniques to create unique, handmade designs. All materials provided.
With special guest, Linda Girard, visual artist

Groove Dancing Method with Kim
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
Let’s Groove!
The Groove Method with special guest, Kim Valiquette, Dance Your Bliss!
Join us for a healthy and fun way to nurture your body, heart, mind and soul.
There is no wrong way to move your body. These virtual workshops are for you if you can move, you can Groove!

Solstice Ceremony - Wakefield
2025-12-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Centre Wakefield La Pêche, 38 Chem. de-la-Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, Québec, QC J0X 3G0, Canada
Remembrance Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us on the winter solstice for a heartfelt evening of reflection, music, and community at Centre Communautaire Wakefield La Pêche Coop.
As we honour the longest night of the year, we’ll gather to remember loved ones who are no longer with us. Ornaments will be available for you to write a name and place on our Remembrance Tree — a gentle tribute to those who continue to shine in our hearts.
All are welcome to share a memory, light a candle, or simply be present in the warmth and peace of the season.
No registration is required.

Connect Club - Shawville
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School, 89 rue Centre, Shawville, Québec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
Social club for elementary school-aged children on the spectrum or with other support needs.
Must be in elementary school.
For kids on the spectrum or with special needs.
One parent/caregiver must be present.
What is the spectrum? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurological and developmental disorder characterized by differences and challenges with sensory processing, social communication and interactions, emotional and behavioural regulation, patterned or repetitive behaviour, and the ability to carry out some tasks. ASD is a spectrum because there is a wide range of symptoms and symptom severity, and each person with ASD has a unique experience of symptoms and their intensity.

Fuel for Life: Nutrition Tips for Seniors - PART 2 - Buckingham
2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Le Centre Action Générations des Ainés (CAGA), 390 Buckingham Avenue, Gatineau, J8L 2G7, Canada
Join us for an interactive session where you’ll pick up easy nutritional tips, learn how to build a healthier diet, and discover how to read food labels with confidence. Empower yourself to make smarter choices — one bite at a time!

Move It or Lose It with Brenda - Aylmer
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 78 Principale St, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 3L7, Canada
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT!
With Special Guest, Brenda Coukell
• Physical Fitness Exercise Sessions for the Community 55 +
Better Strength, Better Balance, Better Mobility = Feeling Better for a Better Life
• These classes are for those wishing to maintain/improve strength, balance, and mobility.
• Staying active and independent helps maintain a better quality of life.
• Tips on how to prevent falls.
• What to do if you fall?
• These classes aim at encouraging individuals to stay active and independent.

Cell Phone tips and tricks Part 1 - Bryson
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Bryson Golden Age Club, 943 Principale St, Bryson, Québec, J0X 1H0, Canada
Using your phone’s features, staying safe on your phone and tricks to make your phone work for you.
With special guest, Alina Holmes, Digital Literacy Coordinator, Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC).

Grief Support - Wakefield
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Centre Communautaire Wakefield La Pêche Studio, 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, Quebec, J0X 3G0, Canada
A safe and supportive space for those experiencing grief to come together, share their experiences, and find comfort through connection and mutual support during a difficult time.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Gentle Stretching with Kim - Virtual Event
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
Gentle Stretching – For Strength, Balance and Flexibility
with special guest, Kim Valiquette
The practice of gentle movements and stretching makes day-to-day life feel easier, helps calm our body and mind, and also improves
our overall health and wellbeing.
A moving body is a healthier body and this helps prevent injuries, boost our immune system, release stress and improve quality of life.

Cell Phone tips and tricks Part 2 - Bryson
2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Bryson Golden Age Club, 943 Principale St, Bryson, Québec, J0X 1H0, Canada

Fuel for Life: Nutrition Tips for Seniors - PART 1 - Wakefield
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Centre Communautaire Wakefield La Pêche Studio, 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, Quebec, J0X 3G0, Canada
Join us for an interactive session where you’ll pick up easy nutritional tips, learn how to build a healthier diet, and discover how to read food labels with confidence.
Empower yourself to make smarter choices — one bite at a time!
Grab a labeled food item from your pantry and bring it along — we’ll use it for a fun label-reading activity!

Tips for active listening and reducing social isolation - SHARP Webinar (Virtual)
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
FREE SHARP WEBINAR
In this presentation, we’ll look at practical strategies for active listening and reducing social isolation among seniors. Participants will learn how to foster meaningful conversations, build stronger connections, and support others with empathy in everyday interactions.

Fraud & Cyber Fraud Workshop - Shawville
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | St-Paul’s Church, 530, rue Main, Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
Join us for an informative session with Meagan Derouin, RBC Branch Manager, to learn about fraud and cyber fraud.

Discover what it is, how to identify it, how it occurs, and most importantly, how you can protect yourself.

Presentation from Société Alzheimer Outaouais: How to Diminish the Risk of Developing Alzheimer Disease - Chelsea
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Mary Magdalene Church, 537 Route 105, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1L2, Canada
How to diminish the risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease
Andrée-Michelle Cormier, Trainer from Alzheimer Society Outaouais will give a presentation about their services and lead a discussion on Alzheimer’s disease.
This session will allow participants to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders, early warning signs, as well as risk factors. Several common myths will also be addressed and clarified.
Refreshments will be available.

Man Talk - "My Story My Way" Writing Workshop for Men - Aylmer
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Les Partenaires du Secteur Aylmer, 61 Rue du Couvent, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 6A2, Canada
This easy-going workshop takes you through the steps of finding a character’s path and their journey, how to build that into a narrative arc, and how to write for all five senses.
With special guest from the Québec Writer’s Federation, author, Julian Sher.
Refreshments and lunch will be served!

Protection Mandate with the CJPO mobile service - Buckingham
2026-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Le Centre Action Générations des Ainés (CAGA), 390 Buckingham Avenue, Gatineau, J8L 2G7, Canada
Meet Jade Barrière, lawyer, and Anny Martel, social worker — the team behind a new mobile legal clinic of the Outaouais Community Justice Center who bring free legal info directly to your community.
Join us for:
Protection Mandate Presentation Information session on their new services
Plus, One-on-one consultations for personal questions.

In-Person Yoga with Lynda - Aylmer
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 78 Principale St, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 3L7, Canada
55 + ANGLOPHONE COMMUNITY, YOGA FOR HEALTHY LIVING
With Special Guest Lynda Pedley
(MBA, Professional Level Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified iRest Meditation Teacher, Integral Master Coach and Certified Personal Trainer).
Bring your yoga mat, learn while enjoying the physical and wellbeing benefits through these fabulous sessions. IT’S FREE!

Fuel for Life: Nutrition Tips for Seniors - PART 2 - Wakefield
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Centre Communautaire Wakefield La Pêche Studio, 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, Quebec, J0X 3G0, Canada

Fuel for School: No-Bake Energy Bites - Hull
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Elliot Trudeau Elementary School, 2 rue Millar, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Y 3N3, Canada
Open to Kindergarten and Grade 1 students, their families, and their caregivers.
Join us to make peanut-free energy bites and learn practical tips for nutritious school lunches.

Groove Dancing Method with Kim - Virtual Event
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
