South Shore News

January round-up:

We held our first Game Night of 2024 and it was a great fun! Although we had few cancellations, the people with different age groups who showed up had a great time!

We held a beautiful Blooming Bunnies Reading session where we traveled to the beautiful land of Africa! We had lots of people who were absent but those who came had a beautiful time! A mom read us a great Senegalese Fable in Italian which grabbed the attention of everyone. The sound of drums, making jewelry with beads from Africa made it quite special!

On January 23, we had a rock painting night and it was great! Members showed their creativity and their true talent! Everyone really did have a great time!

We held our last SSKC reading session of this month on January 29 where we took a trip to the beautiful land of Italy! Natasha read us some beautiful books in Italian and brought us many more to explore which made it extra special! The children loved their time!

Members of the Book Club met on January 30 to discuss both December's and January’s books. They loved seeing each other again after the holidays.

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GAME NIGHT

ROCK PAINTING

SOUTH SHORE KIDS CLUB

Journey to Italy

Journey to Africa

February is ...

February 14th represents VALENTINE’S DAY!

Dear members,

I hope this finds you well! I hope you all get to feel lots of love and kindness this month and forever!

Happy Valentine’s Day to each one of you!

Please, make sure you get some sun baths even when there is snow outside! I hope you get to smile and enjoy the simple things in life. I hope this month, you can focus on the things that bring joy to your hearts and stay away from what troubles your minds.

Enjoy,

SSEN

PSYCHOLOGY MONTH

“Psychology is rooted in science that seeks to understand our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is a broad field – some psychology professionals develop and test theories through research while others work to help individuals, organizations, and communities function better. Still others are both researchers and practitioners.

Psychology Month is celebrated every February to highlight the contributions of Canadian psychologists and to show Canadians how psychology works to help – people live healthy and happy lives, their communities flourish, their employers create better workplaces, and their governments develop effective policies.”

Source: https://cpa.ca/psychologymonth/

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

February 4 - February 10, 2024

"Taking part in Suicide Prevention Week means adding your voice to a larger movement of people who refuse to accept suicide as an option. Every year for one week, make a commitment to prevent suicide in your community and among your loved ones." https://daretotalkaboutsuicide.com/suicide-prevention-week/

Prevention is the key to a brighter tomorrow.

This week, this month and forever, let's advocate for mental health, share resources, and remind each other that seeking help is a sign of strength.

Learn more

HEART HEALTH MONTH

"...Approximately 2.6 million Canadian adults aged 20 and older live with ischemic heart disease (IHD), the most common type of heart disease.

February marks Heart Month and provides us with an opportunity to focus on the efforts we can make to improve our heart During Heart Month, we encourage you to learn more about the risk factors for heart disease and what we can do to prevent it. Together, let's take action to improve our heart health and make healthy living a priority."

Find out more

RARE DISEASE DAY

“A disease is rare when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people.”

“Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.

Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building an international rare disease community that is multi-disease, global, and diverse– but united in purpose.

Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 in leap years)—the rarest day of the year.

Rare Disease Day was set up and is coordinated by EURORDIS and 65+ national alliance patient organisation partners. Rare Disease Day provides an energy and focal point that enables rare diseases advocacy work to progress on the local, national, and international levels.”

Source: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/what-is-rare-disease-day/

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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

SOUTH SHORE KIDS CLUB

Blooming Bunnies Reading Hour

Love is in the air! Join us for a heartwarming adventure at the South Shore Kids Club Valentine's Day Story Hour on February 5th. Bring your little ones for tales of love, friendship, and enchanting Valentine's Day magic!

February 05, 2024

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 free activity welcomes people of different age groups: seniors, adults, and teens.

We can't wait to see you!

February 09, 2024

SOUTH SHORE KIDS CLUB

Blooming Bunnies Story Hour

Step into a world of wonder and magic with us at the South Shore Kids Club Story Hour on February 19th! Bring your little ones for an enchanting journey filled with tales of love and friendship. This month, we will be reading about love, kindness, acceptance and more. Our crafts will also all be related to that! We hope to see you all there!

February 19, 2024

CREATIVITY CORNER

Our Henna Time activity is back! Last time was a blast, and we've had so many requests to do it again from those who couldn't make it! We're thrilled to announce that our next session will be on February 20th, 2024. Don't miss out this time - register now to secure your spot!

This will take place at Chalet du Parc Quatre Saisons, 1017 Rue Alphonse-Ferland, Lévis, QC G6Z 3H6 from 6-8 pm.

SOUTH SHORE BOOK CLUB

Join The South Shore Book Club to meet up and discuss everything about the book you've been reading each month.

February - Becoming by Michelle Obama

Location: Kafénio, 8085 Rue du Sirocco, Charny, G6X 1H6

Date: February 27, 2024

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Email projectlevis@mcdc.info to let us know you'll be joining.

Please note that our Book Club is currently full and we're no longer accepting new participants. We're sorry about any inconvenience this may cause.

February 27, 2024

Invitations, Partnerships, Collaborations, Joint Activities

Canadian Parents for French

SSEN is happy to announce its partnership with Canadian Parents for French - Québec & Nunavut on February 7th at 6:30 pm.

In Canada as elsewhere, traditional cuisine reflects the encounters between the different communities that have shaped the territory. This participatory workshop invites you to discover the French-speaking history of Canada through some emblematic dishes of the country. You will come away rich in popular history, activities, and turnkey educational resources... And you will have a furious desire to cook local Canadian recipes!

Target age group: 10 years and above.

Travellin’ Toddler Time

Get ready for an adventure-packed morning as we host Travellin ToddlerTime! SSEN is collaborating with QCRC this time.

When: February 9, 2024

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

For Children aged 3 and 4, along with their parents/caregivers or grandparents.

Parents of our adorable Blooming Bunnies, this is a fantastic opportunity for your little ones to explore, play, and learn together. Contact Catherine to register and secure your spot—it's going to be a morning full of fun and laughter!

February 9, 2024

Activities from our Partners & Funders

SHARP

TOPIC: Thinking about supports and services...What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?

Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM

Session overview: This presentation will address various situations in which CLSC services can be of help to an aging community. It will also discuss myths associated to CLSCs as well as present other community resources that can be of help. The presentation will aim to give a general overview of services available as well as how and in what circumstances to access services.

Objectives: Define the concept of autonomy Identify situations in which CLSC services can be of help Explore other resources which may be of help to maintain autonomy

February 21, 2024

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:

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

Y4Y Québec

Have you ever wondered how to apply for a job in the Canadian public service? Y4Y has got you covered

They're partnering with an HR representative, Bibisha, to help you learn about opportunities and how to apply for these jobs Join them on February 7th at 6 pm to learn more!

Click the link below to register for this free and virtual event.

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship

Here are the Employment Workshops and Services as well as the Entrepreneurship Workshops and Services for this month of February from YES.

What’s happening in the community?

LOCH BAILLIE

Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, Loch Baillie is a poet and writer based in Lévis. In 2023, he was mentored by ReLit Award-winning poet Simina Banu as part of the Quebec Writers’ Federation mentorship program. Loch’s writing has appeared in various magazines, including Pixie, Maybe Magazine, Society Pages, Yolk Literary, and Maclean’s. Loch's debut poetry chapbook Citronella was published by Anstruther Press on February 1st, 2024. When he is not writing, Loch can be found teaching English, reading a book, or submerged in a body of water. Find him online @lochbaillie.

Please check out the info below for his new book.

Title: Citronella

Publication date: February 1, 2024

Publisher: Anstruther Press

(https://www.anstrutherpress.com/about)

Also, join Loch on the evening of March 11, 2024, at the Morrin Centre for A Hundred Hydrangeas: Poetry Soirée & Book Launch. More details TBA.

Click Here to Purchase the Book

Important Phone Numbers and Websites - Health and Social Services

Click here for a list of CLSC's in the area, their addresses, and phone numbers.

Click here for a list of social services in the area that includes but not limited to shelters, food pantries, mutual aid services, youth centers, prevention centers, and more...