Wellness Groups
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We aim to promote social inclusion and reduce loneliness among older and younger adults in our downtown community. Recognizing that many people feel socially isolated in the city, our wellness groups provide all ages with the opportunity to lead, share and engage in workshops and activities that are community-oriented, creative and promote holistic well-being.
Current programming includes intergenerational virtual groups, our 55+ Community Hour, and our new Cultural Roulant. We run these wellness groups in order to promote mental and physical health through mindfulness and artistic engagement that is accessible to all. Our groups are free, open to all ages and address the needs of vulnerable populations. We aim to foster healthy community engagement by building and strengthening connections between older and younger generations. Most activities are led and/or supported by dedicated volunteers who are enthusiastic to share their time, skills and knowledge with the larger community. |
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MOnthly CAlendar
CLICK ON A DAY OF THE WEEK TO VIEW THE ACTIVITIES OFFERED, A LIST WILL APPEAR ON THE RIGHT - PLEASE CLICK EACH ACTIVITY TO VIEW MORE DETAILS, INCLUDING ZOOM LINKS.
We update this calendar each month. Please bookmark this page or follow us on FACEBOOK or MEETUP for updates.
2021 virtual groups
If you are looking for a friendly community in Montréal and want to participate in our weekly wellness groups - feel free to drop in at any time. All groups are free, open to all ages, and no pre-registration is required. Please note all activities are currently held virtually to keep us all safe and connected during the pandemic.
click below to learn more about our current groups...
BIBLIOTECH CONNECT
Inspired by society’s increasing reliance on technology during to the pandemic, the BiblioTech Connect project aims to make using tech devices more accessible to seniors. Our approach includes lending out tablets with built-in internet to seniors at home and hosting in-person Tech Cafés to offer volunteer support and digital literacy opportunities. This project is funded by a generous grant from the New Horizon’s for Seniors Program.
TECH LENDINGTablets will be available to rent for two weeks at a time. Rentals and returns will take place at the in-person Tech Café at Galeries du Parc. If cannot attend the Tech Café but are still interested in renting a tablet, please contact us to organize a tablet delivery and pickup.
Further tech help at the Yellow doorOur Generations program offers a Tech Help program, where members are paired with trained volunteers. We recommend all members who rent out tablets sign up to have a Tech Help volunteer for additional support. For more information, visit here or email outreach@yellowdoor.org
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IN-Person Tech CafeThe in-person Tech Café is open to anyone who wants tech help. Bring your own device or borrow a Yellow Door tablet and have your tech questions answered! We will have Yellow Door volunteers present to provide support, as well as educational presentations aimed at improving digital literacy skills. We strongly encourage those renting tablets from us to attend these sessions to facilitate their learning experience.
The Tech Café will take place on Thursdays, starting on a biweekly basis in August, and moving to a weekly schedule in September. Sessions will be from 3:00-5:00pm. Here are the first dates: Thursday August 12th , Thursday August 26th, and Thursday September 9th. Starting September 9th, the Tech Café will be weekly. The Tech Café will take place at Galeries du Parc, 3575 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3P9 |
If you are interested in volunteering with the Tech Café, see our current volunteer needs for more information and email programs@yellowdoor.org.
55+ Community Hour
Our longest running wellness group, the 55+ Community Hour, is a space for seniors to gather with their peers and partake in activities, workshops, and outings focused on their specific interests. Past activities have included workshops on origami, indoor gardening, and social media; information sessions on dementia, hearing loss, and nutrition; travel presentations; discussions of tenant rights, ageing, and last wills; and special trips to the Laurentians, Botanical Gardens, local museums, and nearby parks.
This group is free for all seniors 55+ who pre-register with the Yellow Door. Please check the calendar for updates on each week's activity/topic. All sessions are currently held virtually- a computer or telephone are needed to join.
Contact Sonia at activities@yellowdoor.org with any questions or to sign up!
This group is free for all seniors 55+ who pre-register with the Yellow Door. Please check the calendar for updates on each week's activity/topic. All sessions are currently held virtually- a computer or telephone are needed to join.
Contact Sonia at activities@yellowdoor.org with any questions or to sign up!
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Cultural roulant
Through our Cultural Roulant we bring books, games, CDs, and art supplies to the homes of seniors in an effort to help tackle the growing mental health challenges faced by many of the most vulnerable in our community during the pandemic. This service is available to those seniors who have little support from friends/family, who live without home internet, and/or with reduced mobility. Through deliveries by friendly volunteers we hope to help alleviate boredom, keep our members active, and let them know that they are not alone.
The Atwater library has partnered with us to provide a wide selection of library items, including books, DVDs and CDs to participants! Seniors can call the library directly to reserve items (the librarians will help with recommendations) which will be delivered by roulant volunteers.
Questions? Email Mariel at roulant@yellowdoor.org
The Atwater library has partnered with us to provide a wide selection of library items, including books, DVDs and CDs to participants! Seniors can call the library directly to reserve items (the librarians will help with recommendations) which will be delivered by roulant volunteers.
Questions? Email Mariel at roulant@yellowdoor.org
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The cultural roulant is possible BECAUSE of support from the following foundations...
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We are always looking to add outgoing & motivated volunteers to the Wellness Group team.
If you have an idea for a group you would like to facilitate or you want to help out with a current activity,
please contact Sonia at activities@yellowdoor.org or see our list of current volunteer needs here.
We are always looking to add outgoing & motivated volunteers to the Wellness Group team.
If you have an idea for a group you would like to facilitate or you want to help out with a current activity,
please contact Sonia at activities@yellowdoor.org or see our list of current volunteer needs here.