Be Active Québec

March is nutrition month!

Here are some tips from Health Canada for small changes we can make that make a big difference.

• If a muffin recipe asks for 1 cup of sugar, try using 1/2 or 2/3 cup of sugar instead.
• Choose broths that are lower in sodium.
• Rinse canned beans, chickpeas and peas to remove the salt.
• Add herbs and spices to recipes for flavour instead of adding salt.
• Replace saturated fat such as palm oil or butter, with healthier fats such as canola or olive oil.
• Try adding ingredients with fibre such as flax seeds or bran.
• Vegetables or legumes can be added to almost any savoury dish for extra nutrients and fibre. Add vegetables to enchiladas, pasta sauce, stews and casseroles.

The Food Guide includes online tools and resources tailored to a variety of situations, such as eating well at home, at work, at restaurants; and to different age groups like teenagers, adults and seniors.

Dadventures will be offering a great activity for dads, uncles, grandpas and their kids: Saturday February 29th: Build a snow creature and sledding adventure! Click on the link for more info

Dadventures: Build a Snow Creature & Sledding Adventure (2020-02-29) The community Wellness Centre has lined up some free, fun, active living outings for guys raising kids in the Quebec City region. Guys don’t miss the chance to spend Saturday mornings (9:30 to 11 am) with Jarryd Smith, Fitness Coach and other dads, step-dads, grandpas and maybe even uncles who

It's only two days away! There are lots of options for all ages:

Carnaval of Quebec | Homepage Carnaval de Québec, from Februrary 7 to 16, 2020.

There are lots of fun ways for kids and adults alike to get active this weekend, check out the Sépaq's free day, or Festi-Glisse, a weekend full of fun family friendly activities happening at Point-aux-Lièvres. Copy and paste the Festi-glisse link to check out their programming!

https://societerivierestcharles.qc.ca/evenements/festi-glisse/

https://www.sepaq.com/hiver/journee/index.dot?language_id=1

Sepaq Winter Day: free admission and special activities Our fourth winter open house day: free access to 14 of Québec’s national parks, along with Camp Mercier and Duchesnay, and many outdoor activities.

Curious about how to practice yoga with young children? Come to Take-A-Break this Friday, January 10th , learn more from yoga instructor Susa Bernard and then put it into practice with a mini session with your pre-schooler. Click on the link for more information

How to Practice Yoga with Your Kids (2020-01-10) Usher in 2020 at our first Take a Break Drop in of the year. It’s great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre. Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents. Talk about being a parent and get support. Exchan

Don't forget there is a Dadventures this coming Saturday from 9:30-11 at the Quebec High School Gym, take part in a motor skills rally designed for kids aged 1-5 years! For more information contact: Ellie Flemming at [email protected] or at 418-684-5333 x 1256

Have you ever participated in the Défi Chateau de Neige? It is a yearly contest wherein the best snow forts made can win awesome prizes. These forts can be made by: families and friends, daycares, schools, non-profits etc. For more information or to register, consult: https://defichateaudeneige.ca/

Get outside and get your fort building skills up to par!

Défi Château de neige

Halloween is only a few days away, here are some tips to have a safe and fun Halloween:

Ensure that your children are dressed appropriately for Halloween.
- Visible , fire-proof costumes that don't interfere with a child's vision are ideal.

Stay vigilant for fire hazards and prevent injuries while getting into the spirit of Halloween.
- Let an adult carve the pumpkin after you have drawn the face you want.

Keep your children safe by teaching them to stay visible and to be aware of their surroundings.
- Bring a flashlight trick- or- treating!

Always examine the treats and toys that are brought home before giving them to your children.

For more tips: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/home-safety/halloween-safety.html

Our partners at the Wellness Centre have organized Speech Therapy Screening Sessions October 29th and November 2nd. Follow the link for more information!

Register quickly!

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Fall leaves are at their peak in some areas! Here is a map tracking the changes. https://www.quebecoriginal.com/en-ca/discover/seasons-in-quebec/fall

Get out this weekend and enjoy the beautiful colors!

Fall Fall Foliage Map. Fall in Québec sweeps in with a burst of colour, aroma and flavour. As September draws to a close, the forests don fiery hues as the leaves turn their characteristic reds, yellows and oranges.

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What better way to enjoy autumn colours than a hike ?
Dadventures is having an outing THIS weekend!

Dadventures: A New Wellness Centre Initiative to Support Men Raising Children – Community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale The community Wellness Centre is about to launch Dadventures, a pilot project targeted specifically at men raising children in the greater Quebec City. Dads, step-dads, grandpas, and uncles are invited to spend Saturday mornings (9:30 to 11 am) powering forward together with their kids in a variety....