Fall community programming across the Maskinongé region features thirty-dollar community meals, card tournaments, and mental health support services. Local branches of the FADOQ network alongside regional support centers have outlined packed calendars for October and November, balancing social gatherings with accessible assistance for families and seniors.
Yamachiche Church Basement Hosts Méchoui and Bingo Events
FADOQ Yamachiche has canceled its September bingo sessions but has scheduled a major meal and game day for October 18 at noon. The gathering at the church basement features a méchoui lunch followed by bingo and various games. Tickets cost thirty dollars and are available on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the local FADOQ office in the church basement, or by contacting Suzanne at 819-296-3686 or Johanne at 819-696-3945. Attendees must bring their own beverages. The organization will also host its next regular bingo night on October 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the same location.
Saint-Léon Recreation Centre Plans Halloween Dinner and Dance
FADOQ St-Léon has scheduled its monthly supper for October 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Centre des loisirs. Festivities begin earlier at 1 p.m. with bean bag toss (baseball poche), a snack, and Mass at 4 p.m. The event celebrates Halloween, and organizers encourage participants to wear costumes. Admission is thirty dollars, which includes a DJ-led dance, and guests are asked to bring their own drinks. Following the Halloween event, the center will host a military whist card tournament on November 1 at 1 p.m. Information is available through Sylvie at 819-228-1504, Roland at 819-228-5855, or Danielle at 819-228-4620.
Maskinongé and Sainte-Ursule Schedule Weekly Activities and Tournaments
FADOQ Maskinongé continues its regular programming with Viactive exercise classes on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. led by Odette Gagnon at a cost of five dollars. Shuffleboard sessions take place on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Further details are available from Lorraine at 819-696-7247 or Francine at 819-227-2455. Meanwhile, FADOQ Sainte-Ursule has organized a military whist tournament for October 18 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the community center located at 215 Lessard Street. Registration begins at 1 p.m. with a ten-dollar entry fee, and participants must reserve their spots by October 15 by contacting Danielle at 819-228-8110, Lise at 819-228-5446, or Diane at 819-268-5288.
Saint-Édouard Prepares Double Holiday Celebration Schedule
FADOQ Saint-Édouard has two major gatherings set for October. On October 16, the venue hosts games from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., a supper at 5:30 p.m., and bingo at 7 p.m., priced at thirty dollars per person for the meal and bingo package, with reservations required by October 11. On October 24, the center holds a Halloween supper and costume dance starting at 5:30 p.m., also priced at thirty dollars with reservations required by October 18. Regular game nights take place every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bernard manages information and reservations at 450-753-0989.
Louiseville Support Centre Offers Confidential Addiction Assistance
Centre l’Étape du Bassin de Maskinongé provides free, confidential support to individuals concerned about a family member or friend dealing with addiction. Located at 134 Saint-Laurent Avenue in Louiseville, the organization emphasizes that relatives do not need to wait for their loved one to seek help before utilizing these services. Inquiries can be directed to 819-228-8377 or via email at [email protected]. L’Avenue Libre also supports adults facing mental health challenges or difficult life periods through psychosocial support, group activities, and awareness programs. Information and aid are accessible at 819-228-9917 or through avenuelibre.org.
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