After a wide consultation with many municipal and community groups, the number one concern for seniors is the reality of isolation. In response to this concern we have developed and support the following initiatives:
Jog Your Mind: A program to help maintain your cognitive vitality Did you know? Many healthy seniors are worried about normal aging-relatedchanges in their memory. Aging is not the only cause for forgetfulness. Your memory and concentration can also be affected by stress, health problems, loneliness and inactivity.Research has proved that it is possibly to keep your memory and concentration in good shape even in the later years.Jog Your Mind is a workshop for seniors who are preoccupied by the changes they have noticed in their memory related to normal aging. - Learn more about memory & concentration. - Learn tricks to help you remember important things on a daily basis. - Try fun interactive activities that will challenge your brain.
This workshop consists of ten sessions and will be facilitated by educator Aileen Borruel. Starting in January we will host a monthly workshop which will take place on the first Thursday of each month. All seniors are invited to attend this workshop. Muffins and coffee will be served at 9:00 a.m. followed by the workshop at 9:30 a.m. The workshops will be held on the following dates: Thursday, April 5, 2018. Thursday, May 3, 2018. Thursday, June 7, 2018.
For more information, please contact Gail at the office (514) 695-0600
The Loonie Breakfast
Come join a wonderful group of seniors Thursday mornings! On the first and third Thursday of each month, a coffee and muffin breakfast will served at 9:00 a.m.
On the second and fourth Thursday of the each month, a full hot breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m.
For information please contact Gail at the church office (514)695-0600
Around the Table Lunches
This is a new program starting in the fall of 2017. Enjoy a light lunch followed by guest speakers, activities or games.
These lunches will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
For information please contact Gail at the church office (514)695-0600
West Island LGBTQ Centres Seniors' Dinner
Dinners take place each Thursday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:15. The internet café is open for those who wish to use the computers.
To reserve a place at the table, please call Nikita at (514)794-5428.
West Island New Horizon Ensemble
The West Island New Horizon Ensemble welcomes seniors (55 and older) who want to learn a musical instrument or who played an instrument in a high school band and now have the time and inclination to do so again.
The ensemble meets once a week from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church. The cost of membership is $120, which includes the instructional booklet, the sheet music for the session and membership in the New Horizons International.
If you would like more information, please call (514)242-4831.
Do you need transportation?
We have volunteers who would be happy to pick you up. Just give us a couple of days notice to allow us time to make arrangements!