New Hope Senior Citizens' Centre

06/10/2026

BÉNÉVOLE DU MOIS DU CENTRE NOUVEAU ESPOIR POUR AÎNÉS: CLEM !

Clem est un gars formidable au Centre pour aînés Nouveau Espoir ! L'une de ses tâches très utiles est d'emballer des ensembles de couverts pour qu'ils soient utilisés de manière pratique pour les clients du déjeuner du Nouvel Espoir.
Voici son interview :

Interview de Clem

Bernard : Y avait-il quelqu'un que tu admirais en grandissant quand tu étais enfant ?
Clem : Je n'avais personne à admirer quand j'étais enfant. J'ai dû me battre pour moi-même. Je suis un battant !

Bernard : Nous voyons beaucoup de gens boire du café ici au Centre. Penses-tu que boire du café est sain ?
Clem : Avec modération !

Aimerais-tu donner un coup de main?
Toi aussi, tu peux faire partie de notre équipe de bénévoles.
Il suffit d’appeler Jennifer Wong, coordonnatrice du Centre, au 514‑484‑0425 poste 4, ou de lui envoyer un courriel à [email protected].
Nous cherchons des bénévoles pour aider au service des dîners, à la livraison des repas et à l’animation des activités.
Au plaisir de te rencontrer!

NEW HOPE SENIORS CENTRE VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: CLEM!

Clem is all around great guy at the New Hope Senior Citizens Centre! One of his very helpful tasks is wrapping up sets of cutlery to be conveniently used for the New Hope Lunch clients. Here is his interview:

Clem Interview

Bernard: Was there anyone you looked up to growing up as a kid?
Clem: I had no one to look up to as a kid. I had to fight for myself. I’m a fighter!

Bernard: We see a lot of people drinking coffee here at the Centre. Do you think drinking coffee is healthy?
Clem: In moderation!

Would you like to help out? You too can become part of our volunteer team.
Just call Jennifer Wong, Centre Coordinator, at 514‑484‑0425 ext. 4, or email her at [email protected].
We are looking for volunteers to help serve lunches, deliver meals, and assist with activities.
We look forward to meeting you!

06/04/2026

À vos agendas ! Notre Assemblée générale annuelle aura lieu dans 𝗱𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀.
Si ce n’est pas déjà fait, pensez à confirmer votre présence. Nous serons ravis de vous y accueillir ! https://tinyurl.com/NewHopeEvents
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Mark your calendars! Our Annual General Meeting is happening in 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.
If you haven’t already, please remember to confirm your attendance. We would be delighted to see you there! https://tinyurl.com/NewHopeEvents

05/28/2026

🎵🎶Pas à côté, pas n’importe où
Sous le soleil, sous le soleil🎵🎶
...et si tu mange bien, tu peux faire accompli tout chose! 💪🏽🌞

🎶🎵Summer Time! And the Livin' is Easy! 🎶🎵
..and if you eat well, you can accomplish anything! 🤸🏽‍♀️☀️

05/19/2026

Tuesday, May 26 at 1 PM – SWI: The Gazette Media Literacy Project with Hayley Juhl

Join us for an interactive workshop that explores how journalism works and how to navigate today’s complex media environment. Participants will learn how to recognize credible information, identify reliable sources, and fact-check content, while gaining a better understanding of the role and importance of local journalism.

Free for participants aged 50 and over (registration required).
Offered by New Hope Senior Citizens' Centre as part of the Senior Wellness Initiative, funded by the CHSSN and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

https://tinyurl.com/NewhopeSWI25
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Mardi 26 mai à 13 h
SWI : Le projet de littératie médiatique de The Gazette avec Hayley Juhl
(En langue anglaise uniquement)
Découvrez comment fonctionne le journalisme et développez des compétences pour repérer l’information fiable dans le paysage médiatique actuel.
Programme : Senior Wellness Initiative, financé par la CHSSN et le Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise
Inscription :
https://tinyurl.com/NewhopeSWI25

05/18/2026

À vos agendas ! Notre Assemblée générale annuelle aura lieu dans un mois.

Si ce n’est pas déjà fait, pensez à confirmer votre présence. Nous serons ravis de vous y accueillir ! https://tinyurl.com/NewHopeEvents

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Mark your calendars! Our Annual General Meeting is happening in one month.

If you haven’t already, please remember to confirm your attendance. We would be delighted to see you there! https://tinyurl.com/NewHopeEvents

05/15/2026

Rappel:
Veuillez noter que le Centre sera fermé le lundi 18 mai.
Il n’y aura aucune activité ni service de repas ne sera offert ce jour-là.

Reminder:
Please note that the Centre will be closed Monday, May 18th.
There will be no activities and no lunch service on that day.

05/14/2026

Bénévole du mois : Ingrid !

Elle a déjà fait ça, elle est vraiment douée !

ENTRETIEN :

1. New Hope rassemble des personnes de cultures diversifiées. Comment cette diversité a-t-elle influencé votre expérience de bénévole ?

Ingrid : La diversité des membres est très accueillante pour les nouveaux venus. Cela témoigne des efforts déployés par Espoir nouveau pour être inclusif. Je suis fière de faire partie de cette organisation.

2. D’après votre expérience, avez-vous constaté des besoins ou des points forts particuliers parmi nos membres réguliers ?

Ingrid : Actuellement, j’observe que les besoins des membres sont très bien pris en charge. Chaque membre qui exprime un besoin trouve des bénévoles compétents prêts à tout mettre en œuvre pour aider. Cela semble être leur politique.

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Volunteer of the Month: Ingrid!
She's done this before, she's so good!

INTERVIEW:
1. New Hope brings together people from many different cultural backgrounds. How has this diversity shaped your experience as a volunteer?

Ingrid: The diversity of the members is very welcoming to newer members. It speaks clearly to how hard New Hope works to be inclusive. I'm proud to be part of this organization.

2. Based on your experience, are there any particular needs or strengths you’ve noticed among our regular members?

Ingrid: Presently from my observation is that members' needs are being met very well. Every member who expresses a need has capable workers to do everything possible to assist. It seems to be their policy.

04/30/2026

Les averses d'avril annoncent les fleurs de mai, et les chapeaux de la fête des Mères aussi ! Célébrez la fête des Mères avec nous ce mois-ci ! Et n'oubliez pas de consulter notre menu !
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April showers bring May Flowers, and Mother's Day Bonnets too! Celebrate Mother's Day with us this month! And also take a look at our menu schedule!

04/28/2026

Join this amazing activity!

We wanted to share an upcoming FREE event series within the Recipes for the Future: Empowering Aging (RFF) network that we’d love your support in promoting across your communities.
This is a great opportunity organized by the engAGE Centre for Research on Aging and the ACT Lab at Concordia University, and it aligns closely with our shared goals around creative engagement, social inclusion, and aging.
We encourage you to circulate the information below through your newsletters, social media, and participant networks.

🎬 Silver Screamers: Special Screening + Q&A (FREE EVENT)
Join us on May 5 for a special screening of the documentary Silver Screamers.

Silver Screamers is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a group of spirited senior citizens as they embark on an extraordinary adventure far outside their comfort zones: creating a horror film. In a quaint retirement community, a diverse group of retirees ranging from former teachers to puppeteers find themselves yearning for excitement and creative expression in their golden years.

Led by a local filmmaker in their community, the seniors pool their talents and resources to produce The Rug, a short horror film that defies expectations and challenges stereotypes. As they dive into filmmaking, they encounter unexpected obstacles and hilariously unforgettable moments. From DIY special effects to on-set drama, the journey is filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a few surprises.

This screening also includes a presentation of The Rug, followed by a special Q&A with director Sean Cisterna.
📍 This event is completely free (registration required) (For more Info click here)

🎥 Bonus: Filmmaking Workshop with the Director (May 4 – FREE)
As part of this event series, there will also be a free, hands-on filmmaking workshop the day before the screening, led by director Sean Cisterna at Concordia University.
This is a great opportunity for participants to engage directly with the filmmaker and explore storytelling, creative production, and collaborative media-making.

⚠️ Very limited capacity (up to 15 spots remaining) — early registration is strongly encouraged.
To sign up for the workshop please contact Constance Lafontaine [email protected]

Event Details (Screening)
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: DeSève Cinema, Concordia University
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd W, Montreal
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible (Limited availabilities - please let us know your needs and we will do our best to accomodate)

🎟️ Register (Free):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-screamers-special-screening-qa-tickets-1987617747187?keep_tld=true
But it is first come first serve!
🔗 Event details (ACT Lab):
https://actlab.ca/events/silver-screamers-special-screening-qa/