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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+

Self-Compassion and Kindness

Huge snowflakes are falling peacefully outside my sixth floor window, as an east coast storm begins. Hi, I’m Jeanni, and I’m a writer/educator on how to bring out the best in people. My home and heart are in beautiful Quebec City, near to my children and friends – but I’m ...
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Family Matters

Sending some love your way

As we start this second month of 2022, are you finding it hard to remain hopeful?  I know I am finding it a challenge. The rapid spread of Omicron and the impact of the pandemic on daily life has left many of us feeling knocked down and defeated.  Once again, ...
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Family Matters

Let’s start fresh in 2022!

And just like that, a New Year has begun again!   I hope that you had a nice holiday season and are feeling refreshed as you begin 2022. We cannot know what the coming year will bring, or what health restrictions will be in place, but I am deciding to be ...
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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+

Holidaze and Grief

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas, and when Christmas Time is Here, it can be very hard for some folks. Whether you are Driving Home for Christmas, flying somewhere, or staying put, you are bound to notice Christmas Lights everywhere, lighting the way for Santa Baby to stop ...
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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+

The virtues of Christmas

Hello everyone!  Welcome, December! Another year is coming to an end, and we are on the brink of greeting 2022. I know that many of us have been living through some very tough times over the past year. With the Christmas season upon us, it is a great time to ...
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Family Matters

Winter is at our doorstep!

With the holiday season at our doorstep, I would like to take a moment to send some love and holiday cheer to you and your families.   It has been wonderful to connect with many of you this fall, whether virtually or in-person at our virtual workshops, our baby activities or ...
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WE Volunteer

Hello from your new volunteer coordinator!

Have you ever started a new job with butterflies in your stomach, but with the buzz of excitement leading the way? I sure have! Hi, my name is Elise Holloway, and I am thrilled to be your new volunteer coordinator! Taking on the role of volunteer coordinator for Jeffery Hale Community ...
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Community WellnessFamily Matters

Christmas Family Fun Boxes

SOLD OUT!  Once again, the COVID-19 Grinch has kept us from planning our annual EPIQ Ho Ho Ho Children’s Holiday Gathering.  Never fear, the community Wellness Centre and Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) are working together on something fun for families! A team of jolly volunteers from our EPIQ (English-speaking ...
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Community WellnessFamily Matters

Feeling tired? You are not alone!

Do you find that you are feeling drained and exhausted these days?  You are not alone.  As we transition into colder and darker days, a lack of sunshine can greatly affect energy and mood.  Fall is also a very busy time of year for families that can drain everyone’s energy ...
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Caregivers' CircleWell 50+

November: A time to remember, a time to heal

November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country’s freedoms and rights, both in the past and in our times. We all know, however, that anytime that we lose someone we love, each day becomes a day for remembering. ...
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