Caregivers’ Week activities / November 4 to 10, 2012

Caregivers’ Week activities / November 1 to 7, 2010

November 1 to 3, 2010
November 4 & 5, 2010
November 6 & 7, 2010
November 1 to 7, 2010
November 12, 2010

November 1 to 3, 2010

CSSS Cavendish
Stress management activity and exchanges
November 1, 2010 / 2pm to 3pm
Where: St-Raymond Community Centre, 5600 Upper Lachine Rd., Montréal
Open to all francophone caregivers
Contact: Esther Hockenstein,
esther.hockenstein.cvd@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

ALPA: the Laval Association of Caregivers
“A lunch reception followed by recognition activities for all members and invited guests”
November 2, 2010 / 11:30am
Where: ALPA, 1717 Blvd. St. Martin, Laval, Québec
Contact: Odette Picard 450-686-2572, alpa@bellnet.ca

Montréal University Institute of Geriatrics (IUG)
“A happy hour, just for you!”
Prioritizing pleasure and humour, this event will be informative as well as relaxing (massage, sparkling wine, food, etc.), and will end with our storytelling guest.
November 2, 2010 / 5pm - 7pm
Where: In the IUGM Auditorium, 4565 Queen Mary Road, Montréal
Open to families of residents and open to the public
Contact: Diane Quintin, 514-340-3509
Diane.quintin.iugm@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

St. Mary’s Hospital Centre
“Presentation: Tracom, mental health crisis centre”
Lunch will be served
November 2, 2010 / 12pm-1pm
Where: St. Mary’s Hospital Centre, Main Building, room 1303, 1st floor
Open to the public
Contact: Florence Tabora, 514-734-2650

“Just For You”
In Honour of Caregiver Week
An Interactive Seminar on Memory Loss
The Day Services Program at the Cummings Centre invites you to participate and learn together about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
PRESENTERS:
Judy Bianco, inf./N., M.Sc.
Coordinator for Chronic Illness and Aging
Jewish General Hospital
Brenda Pelton, inf./N., B.Sc.
Consult Team, Geriatrics
Jewish General Hospital

Tuesday, November 2 • 2 - 4 p.m.
Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, 5700 Westbury Avenue, Montreal
NO FEE – Registration Is Limited
Please call to register at 514.342.1234 local 7323

Alzheimer Groupe Inc.
Education conference for care providers
“The ABCs of Excellence in Dementia Care”
November 3, 2010 / 8am to 3:30 pm
Where: Hotel Ruby Foo’s, 7655 Décarie Blvd., Montréal
Free of charge; registration required: 514-485-7233 or
admin@alzheimergroupe.org

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Montreal Section
Dinner and discussion on resilience and letting go.
November 3, 2010 / 6pm
Where: Restaurant Commensal, 3720 St-Denis Street, Montréal
By invitation
Contact: Marie-Josée Adam, 514-849-7591 #241
Marie-josee.adam@scleroseenplaques.ca

Evasion Day Centre
“Dinner-show for caregivers at Évasion”
An evening of entertainment including dinner, music and magic.
November 3, 2010 / 6pm-8pm
Where: Centre de jour alternatif Évasion, 5701 Décarie, Montréal
Activities open to caregivers from Évasion Centre – Confirmation
until October 22, open to the public after this date
Contact: Ramona Mincic, 514-738-5151
Centre-evasion@videotron.ca

Services Plus des Trois Pignons
Distribution of personalized coffee mugs and a complimentary breakfast for all caregivers of the Tours Frontenac support group called ‘Valiant Hearts’.
November 3, 2010 / 10am to 12pm
Open to all caregivers of Tours Frontenac
Contact: Victoria Burns, 514-524-3015
Victoria.burns@mail.mcgill.ca

Les Aidants Naturels du Haut-St-Laurent
“Conference on the theme: Taking care of yourself”
This conference will be presented by Michelle Arcand, psychologist, and will be followed by lunch, a Tai-Chi session and an interactive workshop.
November 3, 2010 / 9am to 3pm
Where: 663 Lakeshore Road (Bord-de-l’eau), Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Cost: $13, open to the following 3 organizations:
- Les Aidants Naturels du Haut-St-Laurent: Julie Paquette 450-826-1243
- Volunteer Action Centre of Valleyfield: Nathalie Remigereau 450-373-2111
- Le Parrainage Civique de Vaudreuil-Soulange: Eileen Hennessy 450-455-8986

Regroupement des aidants naturels du Québec (RANQ)
Press Release
The grouping of caregivers of Québec – RANQ will issue a press release for their 10th anniversary in order to thank caregivers of Québec
November 3, 2010
Contact: Lily Tremblay, 450-686-2572, info@ranq.qc.ca

St. Mary’s Hospital Centre
“Presentation by NOVA, community organization offering health services to caregivers”
Lunch will be served.
November 3, 2010 / 12pm to 1pm
Where: St. Mary’s Hospital Centre, Main Building, room 1303, 1st floor
Open to the public
Contact: Florence Tabora, 514-734-2650

November 4 & 5, 2010

Centre de Bénévolat d’Acton Vale
“Take care of yourself”
Discussion on stress and tips to take better care of your health.
Continental breakfast will be served.
November 4, 2010 / 9am to 11:30am
Where: CLSC de la MRC d’Acton, 1266, rue Lemay, Room C, 2nd floor
Registration deadline: October 29, 2010
Contact: Marie-France Lagüe, 450-546-7332

CSSS Cavendish
“Moving to Music”
November 5, 2010 / 1pm to 3pm
Where: CSSS Cavendish, 5800 Blvd. Cavendish, 6th floor, room 21, Côte St. Luc
Contact: Esther Hockenstein, 514-484-7878 #1311
esther.hockenstein.cvd@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

RAANM (Montréal association of caregivers)
“A tribute to our caregivers”
Three conferences will be given from 2pm to 5pm followed by a
wine tasting until 7pm:
-     A Tai-Chi presentation
-     Taking care of yourself
-     The benefits of relaxation
November 5, 2010
Where: Centre Saint-Pierre, 1212 Panet Street, Montréal
Contact: Sylvie Riopel, 514-374-1056, com@raanm.org

Centre de soutien au Réseau familial
Breakfast-conference about the importance of taking care of yourself
November 5, 2010 / 9am to 12pm
Where: Granby Palace
Open to the public
Cost: $10 (for non-members of the organization)
Contact: Virginie Reid-Malouin, 450-375-9115

November 6 & 7, 2010

Centre de soutien entr’Aidants
13th Edition of “É-Moi”: A day of recognition of Montérégie caregivers
Health break, gourmet lunch, workshops and conference: “Deciphering language to better understand one another” given by Mr Philippe Turchet, and other surprises throughout the day.
November 6, 2010 / 9am to 3:30pm
Where: The Vallée des Forts Golf Club, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, 1145 chemin du petit Bernier
Cost: $30 per person, registration required before October 24
Contact: Mélodie Roy, 450-465-2520,
mroy@centredesoutienentraidants.com
www.centredesoutienentraidants.com

Lighthouse Children and Families
“Meetings of Lighthouse Children and Families: learn, speak, meet”
3 conference workshops will be presented to families receiving services from Lighthouse Children and Families
November 7, 2010 / 9:30am to 3:30pm
Where: Collège Jean-Eudes,
3535, Blvd. Rosemont, Montréal
Open to families from Lighthouse Children and Families
Contact: Annick Gervais, 514-787-8811
gervais@phare-lighthouse.com

November 1 to 7, 2010

Alzheimer Society of Montréal
“Caregiver exchanges”
Current caregivers present will be given a gift as appreciation for their dedication, and may enjoy some respite time while sharing coffee and interacting with other caregivers.
Everyday from Nov. 1-5, 2010 / 9am to 5pm
Where : Alzheimer Society of Montréal, 5165 Sherbrooke Street West, #410
Open to the public – Free admission
Contact: Teresa Anuza, 514-369-0800
tanuza@alzheimermontreal.ca

CSSS Cavendish
Hospitality tables, information and appreciation activities will be planned to the following sites:
-     CLSC René-Cassin
-     CLSC Notre-Dame-de-Grâce –Montréal-Ouest
-     Julius Richardson Hospital
-     Henri-Bradet Residential Centre
-     CHSLD St-Margaret, St-Andrews, Father Dowd

November 12, 2010

Action-Service for caregivers of elderly parents of Longueuil
Appreciation night for our caregivers
Dinner, awards, testimonials, a musical show that will relax our guests.
November 12, 2010 / 5pm to 10pm
Cost: $10
Open to the public
Contact: Marylin Bali, 514-257-8674