Connexions Resource Centre

Gentle Stretching with Kim
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Understanding End-of-Life Options - Chapeau
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Harrington Community Hall, 64 chemin Pembroke, Chapeau - Iles-aux- Allumettes, Quebec, J0X 1M0, Canada
Join us for a thoughtful and informative workshop exploring the distinctions between palliative care, palliative sedation, and medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Held in a respectful and compassionate setting, this session will help you:
Understand the emotional and ethical aspects of end-of-life care,
Navigate conversations with loved ones facing serious illness,
Recognize fears, needs, and personal defenses that may arise,
Support and accept the choices of others with empathy and clarity.

Move It or Lose It with Brenda
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 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.

Itsy Bitsy Tots Playgroup | Gatineau (Hull)
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

The Alzheimer Society presents: A Better Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease
2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Rapides-des-Joachims, 48 Rue de l'Église, Rapides-des-Joachims, Quebec, J0X 3M0, Canada
The Alzheimer Society of 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, and risk factors. Several common myths will also be addressed and clarified.
Snacks and refreshments will be available
Free event

Man Talk - Talking circle for men
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Aylmer Legion, 59 rue Bancroft, Gatineau (Aylmer), Québec, J9H 4N6, Canada
A safe and confidential place for men to meet and talk about what’s important to them.

Refreshments will be served.

Power of Attorney Presentation - Shawville
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 | shawville anglican church, 530 Rue Main, Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

With the Centre de justice de proximité de l’Outaouais (CJPO)

Join us to learn about:

The definition of a power of attorney
The form this takes
The content of a power of attorney
The end of power of attorney
Plan for the future and gain clarity on legal matters

In-Person Yoga for Healthy Living with Lynda - Chelsea
2025-11-26 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.

Fuel for Life: Nutrition Tips for Seniors - REDO part 1
2025-11-24 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!
With Special Guest Anna Frantzeskos, Nutrition Expert.
Grab a labeled food item from your pantry and bring it along — we’ll use it for a fun label-reading activity!

Intergenerational Event - Gingerbread house making
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | The CHSLD du Pontiac – CAP, 295 Crescent Allan Black, Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
🎄 Intergenerational Holiday Fun! 🎶
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of building gingerbread houses and singing Christmas carols together at the seniors’ residence. A joyful way to share the holiday spirit across generations!
All materials will be provided.

Groove Dancing Method with Kim
2025-11-20 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!

Who to call for help: Info-Santé, Info-Social & other essential hotlines - SHARP Webinar
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
You and your members and communities/partners are invited to the upcoming November 19, 2025 SHARP session entitled “Who to call for help: Info-Santé, Info-Social & other essential hotlines”.
The session outline with more information about the speaker as well as additional resources provided by the speaker is attached.
See you on November 19, 2025! Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

In-Person Yoga for Healthy Living with Lynda
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 78 Principale St, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 3L7, Canada

Try Your Hand at Traditional Catalan Basketry – and Take Home a Soap Dish! - Shawville
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | St-Paul’s Church, 530, rue Main, Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
In this hands-on workshop, our special guest, Michael Peterson, a skilled artisan will introduce the rich heritage of Catalan basketry before guiding you through the process of weaving your own traditional-style soap dish. Discover age-old techniques and leave with a unique handmade souvenir!

CANCELED - In-Person Yoga for Healthy Living with Lynda - Chelsea
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary Magdalene Church, 537 Route 105, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1L2, Canada
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
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.

Fuel for Life: Nutrition Tips for Seniors - Part 1
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Le Centre Action Générations des Ainés (CAGA), 390 Buckingham Avenue, Gatineau, J8L 2G7, Canada

Protection Mandate with the CJPO mobile service
2025-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Wakefield Community Centre Studio, 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, Quebec, J0X 3G0, 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
One-on-one consultations for personal questions.

Laptop 101, Online Shopping Made Easy - Part 2 of 2
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | St-Paul’s Church, 530, rue Main, Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0, Canada
Dive into the digital world with confidence!
Join us for an interactive journey where you will learn:
Learning how to order online including ordering food for delivery or take out.
Tips about the do, s & don’t’s.
Refreshments will be served!

CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN (CDCP) - Aylmer
2025-10-28 10:00 - 23:30 | Aylmer Legion, 59 rue Bancroft, Gatineau (Aylmer), Québec, J9H 4N6, Canada
With special guest Lisa Gervais, Citizen Services Specialist, Service Canada

Learn about:

Eligibility requirements
When to apply
How to apply
Requirements to apply
Services covered

Refreshments will be served!

Living Well at Home: Services, Safety & Support
2025-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Rapides-des-Joachims, 48 Rue de l'Église, Rapides-des-Joachims, Quebec, J0X 3M0, Canada
With Special Guests Alina Holmes from the WQLC & Anne Mageau social worker from CISSSO.
👥 Seniors Information Session
✔ How to access home services
✔ Tips to avoid internet & phone scams
✔ Info on resources from Connexions Resource Centre
Refreshments will be served!
Stay informed. Stay connected. Don’t miss it!

Protection Mandate Presentation
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Bryson Golden Age Club, 943 Principale St, Bryson, Québec, J0X 1H0, 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
One-on-one consultations for personal questions.

Special thanks to the Bryson Golden Age Club for hosting this event.

Cell phone Tips and Tricks - Buckingham
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Le Centre Action Générations des Ainés (CAGA), 390 Buckingham Avenue, Gatineau, J8L 2G7, 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).

Spectrum Club -Wakefield
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Wakefield Satellite Office, 721 chemin Riverside, Suite 201, Wakefield, Quebec, J0X 3G0, Canada
Games club in Wakefield for elementary school-aged children on the spectrum or with special needs.
What is ASD? 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.
Must be in elementary school.
For kids on the spectrum or with special needs.
One parent/caregiver must be present.
