Special Projects
WOMEN'S INFORMATION SESSIONS (2009-12-17)
In collaboration with Women's Time Out. 4 Korners is pleased to announce a new series of information sessions that cover a broad range of subject matter to women of all ages. These sessions are held the first Thursday of every month at the Veteran's Hall located in Two Mountains. For more information, please call (450) 974-3940
LETS GET TOGETHER 8 WEEK GROUP PROGRAM (PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMERS) (2009-09-19)
This is a pilot project designed to allow people with Alzheimer,s disease or related disorders(ADRD) to discuss their concerns while their caregivers take some personal time. If you are recently diagnosed, or are a care giver and know of someone with ADRD, and would like more information regarding Alzheimer Disease this group could help you. Facilitated by 4 Korners and animated by a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, the purpose of the group is to provide people with ADRD with information, a friendly ear and understanding in order to help them learn to accept their disease and to better cope with its inherent challenges. The first hour will be devoted to participants concerns regarding Alzheimer,s disease as well as a discussion regarding resources. Following a snack, the second hour will allow cognitive stimulation in a friendly, enjoyable format. General outline of topics we will discuss: Introductions - What is Alzheimer,s Disease Brain function, memory and medication Adaptation Strategies Relationships with family and friends Communication Changes & Issues Emotions Wellness, optimism, getting moving Community Resources For more information and registration please do not hesitate to call 4 Korners at 450-974-3940 for an evaluation. In order to provide participants with continuity and create an atmosphere of unity, all those interested will be required to meet with the animator and commit to registering for the entire 8-week program.independent living guide
SKILLS SHARING EVENT FOR LAURENTIAN YOUTH! (2009-07-25)
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, 4 Korners Family Resource Center in collaboration with The Laurentian Youth Network (LYN), CEDEC and the Laurentian Community Learning Center hosted a skill sharing career forum at the Laurentian Regional High School in Lachute which coincided with Youth Employment Services (YES) Montreal's video conference, Working in the 21st Century, a conference which addressed employment trends relating to youth throughout Quebec. The day,s event was a mobilization of several individuals and groups from the Laurentian area to try and address the critical issue of youth involvement in our community. It is not always easy to capture the attention of today's youth, but thanks to a variety of engaging and interactive sessions, we succeeded. To summarize, we had over 60 participants and 10 skill share workshops which covered everything from job interviews to practical skills like wood working and digital animation. The purpose of these skill share workshops was meant to help individual youth realize their potential and how to apply it to their future aspirations. The heart of the day,s activities took place during the lunch break when a panel discussion on youth engagement was held with members of the 4H Club, Service Canada, Katimavic, the Lachute Community Learning Center and TOPITA .(taking our place in the Arts) This event has hopefully sown the seeds for future endeavours with key stakeholders throughout the region. And, as there was such a healthy turnout of students from LTMHS, we are eager to explore the possibility of collaborating with LTMHS in 2009-2010 for an even larger event.
4 KORNERS HOSTS A YOUTH SKILLS EXCHANGE (2009-07-24)
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, 4 Korners Family Resource Center in collaboration with The Laurentian Youth Network (LYN), CEDEC and the Laurentian Community Learning Center hosted a skill sharing career forum at the Laurentian Regional High School in Lachute which coincided with Youth Employment Services (YES) Montreal,s video conference, Working in the 21st Century, a conference which addressed employment trends relating to youth throughout Quebec.
The day,s event was a mobilization of several individuals and groups from the Laurentian area to try and address the critical issue of youth involvement in our community. It is not always easy to capture the attention of today.s youth, but thanks to a variety of engaging and interactive sessions, we succeeded.
To summarize, we had over 60 participants and 10 skill share workshops which covered everything from job interviews to practical skills like wood working and digital animation. The purpose of these skill share workshops was meant to help individual youth realize their potential and how to apply it to their future aspirations.
The heart of the day.s activities took place during the lunch break when a panel discussion on youth engagement was held with members of 4H Club, Service Canada, Katimavic, the Lachute Community Learning Center and TOPITA .(taking our place in the Arts)
This event has hopefully sown the seeds for future endeavours with key stakeholders throughout the region. And, as there was such a healthy turnout of students from LTMHS, we are eager to explore the possibility of collaborating with other schools in 2009-2010 for an even larger event.
TAKING OUR PLACE (1969-12-31)
4 Korners Family Resource Center is especially pleased to have launched Taking Our Place, a new project to mobilize and empower English speaking youth in the Laurentians.
The English-speaking youth population in the Laurentians is declining, partially due to lack of employment opportunities and a lack of opportunity to get involved in their communities. As part of a strategy to retain our youth, the program Taking our Place was launched by the 4 Korners Family Resource Center. A committee of young adults representing various areas of the Laurentians joined together to form a working committee that organized a youth forum which took place on March 15th, 2008 in the Laurentians. The purpose of the forum was to give youth a voice and allow them to discover and present their perspective on what could be done in the Laurentians to support youth and their initiatives. The forum also launched the Laurentian Youth Network which we hope will continue to exist and act as a catalyst to get youth involved in their communities.
