Dear members,

Spring will officially be on this beautiful month of March! We hope you enjoy the longer days and hopefully some warmer weather. This is a sign of new beginnings! Take some chances, challenge yourselves and try some new things that make you happy and bring peace to your hearts. May you all flourish and bloom like flowers in the Spring Season!

Brain Health Awareness is observed on this month. Let's learn and be informed about all the great ways we can protect and strengthen our brain health this month.

Additionally, March is Music Therapy Month. This is a great time to deepen our knowledge on the benefits and advantages of the use of music therapy for our mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Also, March is Nutrition Month! Let's concentrate on the importance of a healthy diet on our bodies each and everyday. This year's theme, "Food Connects Us," spotlights the crucial role that food plays in our culture, children, families, communities, health and further sides of our lives.

World Glaucoma Week is also observed in March 12-18. Glaucoma which are several eye conditions that, if left untreated, can cause blindness. Let's focus on the importance of regular eye exams to prevent and detect early conditions which can help avoid eye loss.

Happy International Women's Day! This day is celebrated on March 8th worldwide in many different ways all while focusing on women's rights, empowerment and equality.

Dear members, what a rich month we have ahead of us! Happy St. Patrick's Day to each one of you!

SSEN

Announcement - New Growth

We're thrilled to announce 2 new members who recently joined the team at SSEN-MCDC.

-Marcus Sager is our new Senior Wellness Coordinator who will be taking care of our 55+ group here in Levis.

-Lea Marcotte Richardson is our new Executive Assistant & Special Prejects Coordinator.

You will hopefully meet them in person during some of our activities! We're very excited to have them in the team!

Blooming Bunnies Reading Session

Theme: Saint Patrick's Day

Date: Monday, March 10, 2025.

Time: 9:30am to 11:00am.

Location: St. Nicolas Community Center: 550 Rue de la Sorbonne, Levis.

Outdoor Explorers

Theme: Bird Watching & Other Nature Observations

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025.

Time: 10:00am to 11:00am.

Location: Boisé des Loges: 605 Rue Frederic Back, Levis, Quebec, G7A 5N1

Blooming Bunnies Reading Session

Theme: Easter

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025.

Time: 9:30am to 11:00am.

Location: St. Nicolas Community Center: 550 Rue de la Sorbonne, Levis

Community Creativity Corner

Blacelet Making with Semi Precious Stones

Date: March 4, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: 730-130 Ave Taniata, Lévis, G6Z 2C5

Social Comunity Night (Games Night)

Come join us for a fun evening playing games, cards and socialize. SSEN will serve snacks and soft drinks. This is a free activity.

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025

Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Maison de Quartier: 31 rue Lamartine, Lévis G6V 6L4

Community Book Club

Date: March 25, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Café Le Torréfacteur, 2653 Route Lagueux, Local 3, Lévis, G6J 1B6

If you'd like to become a Book Club member, please contact projectlevis@mcdc.info.

Cooking Workshop with New Liverpool Elementary School

This month of March, we will be making some Nut Free Granola Bars with Grade 6.

If there are parents or seniors who would like to volunteer during these activities, please contact Moumy@mcdc.info for more details.

55+ Social Community Club

Active Minds & Bodies Afternoons*

Chair Yoga with Certified Yoga Teacher

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: 31 Rue Lamartine, Levis

For more info or to join our 55+ Community Club, please contact: Marcus@mcdc.info

Community Creativity Corner:

Rock Painting

Date: April 1, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: 730-130 Ave Taniata, Lévis, G6Z 2C5

Please click the link below for registrations.

2025 Sugar Shack Party

Dear Community Members,

Get ready to shake off the winter blues and embrace the sweetness of spring with us! We're thrilled to invite you to a fantastic event filled with fun, music, delectable food, and, of course, plenty of maple syrup! Join us as we gather the community for a joyous celebration after a long winter season.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

🕙 Time: 6:00 PM for dinner but activities start at 4:30 PM and end at 10:00 PM

📍 Location: Érablière du Cap at 1925 Chem. Lambert, Lévis, QC G7A 2N4, Canada

All ages are welcome to join in the festivities!

Thanks to the generous support of Secrétariat à la jeunesse, South Shore English Network - MCDC will cover 50% of the ticket price for each participant, which is half of the ticket price, including taxes. It's our way of saying thank you for being a part of our wonderful community.

But hurry, spots are limited, and once they're filled, they're gone! The deadline for registration is Thursday, March 20, 2025. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Thank you for joining our activities and helping us build a vibrant English community in Lévis! Don't forget to share the fun with your friends and family, and stay connected with us on social media for all the latest updates!

DROP IN ST. PATRICK'S PARTY at MCDC - Lunch Followed by Live Music

Date: March 17, 2025

Time: 12:00 - 15:30

Location: Odd Fellows Hall Inverness

To sign up, please email or call MCDC info@mcdc.info/418-332-3851

Triple P Positive Parenting Seminars 2 & 3

There are still some places left for the Tripple P Seminars organized by the Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale (Family Matters Program)

Here are the details for the Triple P Parenting Seminars:

The Triple P session will be offered in a pizza and parenting format. Pizza will be served at 5p.m. and the seminar will start at 5:30p.m. sharp. Each seminar is 90 minutes with time for questions.

Seminar 3: Raising resilient children, March 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Autism in the Early Years Symposium by Agape and Giant Steps

This online event is designed to provide valuable insights and strategies for supporting children with autism during their early years. Whether you're a parent or a professional working with children on the spectrum, this symposium offers a wealth of information to help you navigate this journey. Join us for a day filled with informative sessions, expert speakers, and networking opportunities. Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow in your understanding of autism in the early years!

The event will take place on Friday March 21st from 9am to 4pm and Saturday March 22nd from 9am to 12pm. 

No-Kids Zone: Is it Legal to Ban Children From Certain Places?

Children are not allowed in certain places. Some hotels, restaurants and theatres, for example, have banned children. For many people, these places are synonymous with peace and quiet, away from the cries and games of younger children. But is this legal in Quebec?

Source: Educaloi - Legal Information in English.

When a child is born, so is a parent

Parenthood is a unique adventure, filled with magical moments and stimulating challenges.

Trusting yourself, aiming for balance instead of perfection, finding your parenting style, adapting to your reality—it’s a learning journey that happens one day at a time!

It takes a village to raise a child... and it also takes a village to support a parent!

Source: nousParents

Nutrition: Educational Resources for Families

If you have your children's nutrition at heart, here is a wonderful resource for you. The team of Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada has fun and educational recipes and activities for you.

Their resources are:

-Free

-Help you establish healthy habits in your children

-Help you introduce your family to a variety of nutritious foods

Sources: Teach Nutrition By Dairy Farmers of Canada's Registered Dietitians