Connexions Resource Centre

Who to call for help: Info-Santé, Info-Social & other essential hotlines - SHARP Webinar
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | 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, 2025-10-21 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!
• These activities are offered in English.

Itsy Bitsy Tots Playgroup | Gatineau (Hull)
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, 2025-10-21 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.

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
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!

Gentle Stretching with Kim
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 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.

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.

Move It or Lose It with Brenda
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.

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.

Groove Dancing Method with Kim
2025-10-23 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!

Alzheimer Society Presentation: How to Diminish the Risk of Developing Alzheimer Disease - Campbell's Bay
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Campbell’s Bay Golden Age Club, 2 rue Elsie, Campbell's Bay, J0X 1K0, Canada
How to diminish the risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease
This presentation will enable participants to learn more about neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, what are the risk factors that increase the risk of developing these diseases and how to diminish those risks.
Maximum 25 participants
Refreshments will be available.

WQSB Special Education Advisory Committee - Supporting Transitions for Children and Youth with Special Needs
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
In partnership with the Western Quebec School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee, Connexions will be leading this webinar to support families of children and youth with special needs as they experience various transitions.
Whether your child is starting school, moving to a new grade, recently diagnosed, or preparing to leave school, this session will share resources for you and your family.

Parenting Pathways
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 33, 59 Bancroft Street, Gatineau, Quebec, J9H 4N6, Canada
Parenting Strategies
New or experienced parents
Develop new strategies, connect with other parents navigating the world of parenting.
Topics could include:
– managing behaviours,
– establishing routines,
– self-care for parents.
Program is for parents of children 0-5 (approximately)
6 week Program runs on Tuesday nights: October 21st, October 28th, November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.
FREE
Refreshments will be served.
*in English

Caregivers & seniors walk & talk
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Boucher Forest, 250 Av. du Bois-Franc, Gatineau, Québec, J9J 2E4, Canada
Chat & share your experience with others while enjoying the fall colours in the Boucher forest
Meeting place: 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗔𝘃. 𝗱𝘂 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝘀-𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰. https://maps.app.goo.gl/G8Bg9y2ewfAkhPGm6

*RAIN DATE: October 24

*Please bring good walking shoes and your water bottle!

Laptop 101, Master the Basic Programs - Part 1 of 2
2025-10-16 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:
Getting Started with Your Laptop: A Beginner’s Guide to Everyday Programs
Click with Confidence: Basic Computer Skills for Seniors
Mastering the Basics and More on Your Laptop
Digital Skills Made Simple: Introduction to Laptop Essentials
Refreshments will be served!

Resource for staying active and preventing falls at home - SHARP Webinar (Virtual Event)
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event – Zoom Webinar
FREE SHARP WEBINAR
In this presentation, we’ll look at how moving more and eating well can help prevent falls as we age. Simple exercises and healthy food choices can make a big difference for balance, strength, and overall confidence. The goal is to share easy, practical tips that anyone can use at home to stay active, independent, and safe.

In-Person Yoga for Healthy Living with Lynda - Chelsea
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary Magdalene Church, 537 Route 105, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1L2, Canada

Old Age Security - Aylmer
2025-10-14 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.
