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GENERATIONS PROGRAM
For over 50 years, we have offered services that aim to foster intergenerational relationships that decrease social isolation and its associated negative health effects. We aim to improve quality of life through maintaining functionality and promoting autonomy, as well as nurturing a sense of awareness and responsibility toward older adults. We take time to match youth volunteers and senior members to encourage deeper interpersonal connections – these relationships offer a unique perspective to both generations.
Our service area
Downtown: north: ave des Pins; south: rue St-Jacques; west: ave Atwater; east: rue St-Denis
Little Portugal: north: ave Mont-Royal; south: ave des Pins; west: ave du Parc; east: rue St-Denis
Old Port: north: rue St-Jacques; south: rue de la Commune; west: boul. Robert-Bourassa; east: rue Berri
Illustration by YD Volunteer Laura W.
services
FRIENDLY VISITS
A casual meeting between a match at the senior’s home or an agreed upon location. Matches can engage in various activities like sharing stories, making a cup of tea, playing a game, or going on a walk.
FRIENDLY ERRANDS
Service for seniors who are unable to leave home for various reasons (reduced mobility, injury, sickness, mental health issues, or extreme weather) and need items from the grocery store or pharmacy.
FRIENDLY CALLS
Service for isolated or homebound seniors not comfortable meeting face-to-face with a volunteer. Weekly calls provide an opportunity to socialize and act as a check-in to see how the senior is feeling.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Volunteers help seniors get to and from various appointments, personal services, or other outings. This support is both physical and emotional.
TECH HELP
Seniors can receive help with a wide variety of tech questions related to email, photo sharing, social media, and/or online services.
REFERRALS
When our members need support beyond our services, staff connect them with other community services such as affordable housing, food relief, adaptive transport, house cleaning, etc.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
55+ COMMUNITY HOUR
We provide seniors with a space to engage in activities, workshops, and outings tailored to their needs and interests. Previous activities include origami and gardening workshops, information sessions on health topics, travel presentations, and discussions on tenant rights. Special outings for senior members include apple picking, a lunch at the cabane à sucre, a boat cruise, and visits to the Botanical Garden, museums, and city parks. These activities are made possible by the Grace Dart Foundation and CHSSN. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the CHSSN.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS
Every year, we bring our senior members together for two annual celebrations: a Summer Social Tea Party in June and a Holiday meal delivery and concert in December. Both events are funded by individual donors whose generosity allows for a cheerful celebration full of connections, good food, live music, gifts for seniors, and smiles.
