South Shore News

December round-up:

On December 4th and December 18th, we had wonderful sessions with our Blooming Bunnies! We loved being in the spirit of the holidays together!

We celebrated our first ever SSEN Christmas Meet & Greet on December 5th! It was a great turn out and a wonderful time spent together! We loved listening to Meika sing Christmas songs! The children were delighted to see Santa and they loved their Christmas craft table as well. Frank read us some beautiful Christmas poems! Cristina did a great job with playing the piano! Couple members won Fresh Christmas wreaths as door prizes. The food was delicious! Brian did a great job being our MC for the night. Everyone did go home with a happy heart which is what matters the most!

On December 6th, our Community Engagement and Outreach Manager made a trip to New Liverpool Elementary School to work with the Kindergarten team! The children did a great job making their own Christmas station all from carboard boxes!

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CHRISTMAS MEET AND GREET

SOUTH SHORE KIDS CLUB BLOOMING BUNNIES STORY HOUR

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NEW MONTH...

Happy Month of January!

Hello January! May this month bring you abundant happiness, delightful moments, and cherished memories. Wishing you a joy-filled and loving start to the year. Stay warm!

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

GAME NIGHT

Are you a fan of board games? Would you like to play with some new opponents? Socialize, chat, meet new people, and enjoy some competitive fun!

If you have any, please bring your games to play, and don't forget to bring your enthusiasm too!

SSEN will be providing tea, hot chocolate, and snacks! This is a free activity.

January 12, 2024

SOUTH SHORE KIDS CLUB

BLOOMING BUNNIES READING HOUR

Embark on a literary journey to Africa with us at the South Shore Kids Club's Blooming Bunnies Story Hour! Join our immersive experience as we explore the rich tales and vibrant culture of Senegal. Let's dive into the magic of storytelling together! See you there!

January 15, 2024

SHARP: Thinking about staying connected...Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community

Join SHARP for an insightful session on how healthcare practitioners can bridge the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community.

PRESENTER: Bette Watson-Borg, Project Manager, Social Isolation and Loneliness Project CCSMH

January 17, 2024

CREATIVITY CORNER :

ROCK PAINTING

This month's Creativity Corner activity will be Rock Painting! Join us for a fun and artistic evening at Chalet du Parc 4 Saisons on January 23, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Let your creativity flow! Secure your spot by registering now.

As usual, we'll be serving the material, snacks and some soft drinks. We'll have some samples and we'll be our own artists!

January 23, 2024

SOUTH SHORE KIDS CLUB

BLOOMING BUNNIES READING HOUR

Dive into the enchanting world of literature with South Shore Kids Club.

Join us for a captivating journey filled with tales that will transport you to the charming landscapes of "Italy." Save the date and be part of this literary adventure!

One of the moms will be leading this activity!

January 29, 2024

SOUTH SHORE BOOK CLUB

This month, we're diving into the captivating worlds of both December's and January's chosen books. We'd also like to welcome our new members!

Please note that our Book Club is currently at full capacity, and we regret to inform you that we are not accepting new members at this time. We appreciate the overwhelming interest in joining our community of readers and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Activities from our Partners

All youth aged 16 to 30 are encouraged to apply to join one of three panels to share their thoughts on Education, Civic Engagement, and Job-readiness. We want to hear from you, and the public does too!

What's in it for you if you apply, and are selected:

A chance to be one of the 24 young panellists shaping the dialogue.
An opportunity to contribute your voice on topics that matter.
A mandatory pre-event orientation to prepare you for the Forum.
An honorarium of $150 for full participation (including pre-event prep and in-person panel participation on March 15th).
If you don’t live in Montréal, there is the possibility of sponsored travel for selected Youth Panellists

Express your interest now:

Fill out the Expression of Interest Form here by January 19th at 11:59 p.m.! Your contribution will not only enrich the Forum but also help drive positive change in our community.

Important Details:

Date: March 15th, 2024
Venue: John Molson Building, 1450 Guy, Concordia Conference Centre
Your point of contact for queries: Rayana Kalombo, rayana.kalombo@y4yquebec.org

Check out the exciting employment workshops and services offered by YES this January. Your next career move awaits!

PARENTS AND PETITS GET-TOGETHER

Parents and Petits Get-together is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school-aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au Lait.

The space is set up to give English-speaking preschool-aged kids a chance to play and interact.
Parents must stay on-site.
Breastfeeding support featured monthly
Monthly guest speakers
Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!

On the agenda at Parents and Petits:

January 19 - Get-together with Breastfeeding support on-site
January 26 - Guest speaker: QCRC for Family Literacy Day
February 2 - Guest speaker: Jeffery Hale Community Services
February 16 - Regular Get-together

For more details, please send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

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What’s happening in the community?

Meika

Meika (pronounced Mee-Ka) grew up in Toronto with her colourful Jamaican family where her musical career began, singing in studios, in bars, cafés and at church. In 2011, she moved to Quebec City where she now lives continuing her musical journey with her loving husband and two sons. Meika’s musical style is varied, as she carefully selects songs that she feels a connection to. Her sultry singing voice lends easily to Jazz, R&B, Reggae and Soul music. She often performs in community connecting events which has brought her to perform in various venues from Parc de Rosa to Musée de la Civilisation and Palais Montcalm. Meika regularly collaborates with other artists, as sharing her culture and learning about others is her everyday priority. Meika’s warm voice and inviting stage presence makes each performance unforgettable. Here are the best ways to get in touch with her:

581 994-4144

meikartist@gmail.com facebook.com/meikartist instagram.com/meika_music

Québec, QC