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FOR PEOPLE AGE 50+

IMPACT SENIORS 50+: CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOP

As part of the program Impact Seniors, The Francophone Community Association of Saint-Jean (ACFSJ), in collaboration with the Francophone Seniors Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, invites you to discover the inner workings of Newfoundland Chocolate Company and to make your own personalized chocolate bar!

Practical information

  • Date : Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Hour : From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Place : Newfoundland Chocolate Company
  • Address : 141 Torbay Road, St. John's, NL A1A 2H1

  • Registration deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026
    ⚠️ Potential allergens: Traces of nuts may be present in the air of the chocolate factory.

Optional lunch: After the workshop, those who wish to do so can participate in a lunch. A contribution of 10 $ per person will be requested.

Registration required

To register, please provide your first and last name, email address and phone number.

Information and registration:

 

IMPACT SENIORS 50+: COOKING WORKSHOP – DISCOVERING SYRIAN FLAVORS

As part of the program Impact Seniors, The Saint John Francophone Community Association (ACFSJ), in collaboration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Francophone Seniors Network, invites you to participate in a cooking workshop exploring Syrian flavors. Come share your culinary knowledge and enjoy a friendly atmosphere while cooking. A walk in the park will also be possible.

Practical information

  • Date : Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • Departure time: 10 a.m.
  • Estimated return time: 1 p.m.
  • Departure location: 65 Ridge Road, Saint John
  • Location of the activity: Sunshine Rotary Park
  • Cost : Free
  • Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Transportation
A bus is scheduled to depart from ACFSJ at 10 a.m. You can also go directly to Sunshine Rotary Park on your own.
When registering, please specify the means of transport you wish to use:

  • The bus departing from ACFSJ;
  • Your own means of transport.

⚠️ Potential allergens: Dairy products and nuts may be present during this workshop.

Registration required
To register, please provide the following information:

  • First and last name
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • Chosen means of transport (bus or travel by your own means)

Information and registration:

We hope to see many of you at this workshop focused on culinary discovery and sharing!

 

 

Impact on Seniors 50+: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: ONLINE MEETINGS

The Saint-Jean Francophone Community Association (ACFSJ) invites you to participate in the meetings Health and well-being, online sessions designed for people aged 50 and over.

Led by Évangéline Frigault, these meetings are an opportunity to take time for yourself, to learn and to exchange ideas about health and well-being.

Practical information

  • Format: Online
  • Platform : Microsoft Teams
  • Duration : 30 minutes per session
  • Hour : 10:30 a.m. (Newfoundland and Labrador time)
  • Opening the connection: 10:20
  • Cost : Free

Connection link:

Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams

Looking forward to seeing you again for these moments dedicated to health and well-being!

For any questions, please contact the ACFSJ.

Please note: the connection link provided is a Microsoft Teams link, not a Zoom link. I therefore specified Teams in the message to avoid any confusion.

Impact on Seniors 50+:LUNCH FOR THE RESOURCEFUL

Lunch for the Débrouillards – A moment of conviviality and sharing

The Resourceful Lunch is an opportunity to get together, to exchange ideas in French and to create links within the community over a good meal.
As part of the program Impact on Seniors 50+, The meetings take place in a friendly atmosphere at the Centre des Grands-Vents.

Next meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Hour : 11:30
Activity : Resourceful 50+ Meals
Place : Centre des Grands-Vents
65 Ridge Road
St. John's (TNL) A1B 4P5

Free participation

Registration required
Places are limited 15 participants. Please confirm your attendance in advance.

To register:
[email protected]
709-726-4900

Dates, locations, and activities are subject to change. Please check our calendar regularly for updates.

(Updated October 2, 2026)

Inner march at The Works

New access instructions to The Work

To participate in events organized at The Work, it is now necessary to obtain a specific access card. These cards can be collected directly from the ACFSJ office.

⚠️ Please note that membership cards, even up-to-date ones, no longer allow access to the building.

Address of The Work :
17 Westerland Rd,
St. John's, NL, A1B 3R7

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Health regulations (Before your arrival)
To ensure the smooth running of our meetings and to protect the health of the Débrouillards, we ask that you do not attend activities if you are sick (fever, cough or other symptoms).
Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory inside and outside buildings, but everyone's choice must be respected.

Please feel free to contact us if:

  • do you have allergies
  • you need more information.

Information : 

For more information, please contact us by phone at 709-726-4900 or by email to [email protected].

 
 

CALENDAR OF MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2026 (SOON AVAILABLE)