Aid for Seniors
Pointe-Claire provides services that promote the wellbeing of senior citizens. From home support to social activities, seniors have access to services designed just for them.
Aid for Seniors Program
House work and yard maintenance services are provided by young students. Services include mowing the lawn, raking leaves, trimming hedges, gardening, weeding, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, windows, cupboards, walls and ceilings, shovelling snow, moving bins on collection days, and more.
Eligibility criteria
- Resident of Pointe-Claire
- Age 65 or over
- Annual income not exceeding:
-$31,280 for a single person living in a home or $37,030 for a couple;
-$28,920 for a single person living in an apartment or $34,770 for a couple.
For more information about registration or eligibility criteria, call 514-630-1248.
Senior Centre
The Centre provides seniors with a welcoming environment conducive to friendly exchanges. Activities include line dancing, arts, table tennis, card games and musical afternoons. Let the good times roll!
For the current month’s schedule, see the calendar of activities.
Activities offered
- outings
- walking club
- knitting club
- bridge
- ping-pong
- nutrition workshops
- carpet bowling
- outdoor physical fitness
- line dancing
- brain games
- arts and crafts
- discussion groups
- intergenerational games
- dancing
- drama and lectures
Target group
Age 60 or over
Schedule*
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday: 1 to 3 p.m.
September to June (closed July and August)
Cost
Resident : $25/year
Non-resident: $30/year
*Activities may be offered during the summer. Schedule may vary depending on activities.
Activities
Community Safety Bingo
| Description and location | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| Officers from neighbourhood police station 5 talk about safety. The presentation is followed by bingo with prizes to be won. Lunch is offered.
Arthur-Séguin Chalet, 365 Saint-Louis Avenue |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members | June 5, 2017 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Free |
Spring Luncheon
| Description and location | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| Each year, the City organizes a spring luncheon for its seniors. Participants enjoy a musical performance, get up on the dance floor and may win a door prize.
Under a marquee in the Bob-Birnie Arena parking lot at 58 Maywood Avenue |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members | April 18 and 19 |
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
$11 |
Strawberry Festival
| Description and location | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| Annual event where seniors can chat and enjoy a meal in a festive setting. A traditional strawberry dessert is served and a musical performance concludes the event.
Stewart Hall, 176 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members | September, 2017 | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
$7/person |
National Seniors Day
| Description and location | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| An afternoon of activities in which a number of special guests say a few words, in a friendly atmosphere. The presentation is followed by a musical performance. Coffee, tea and sweets are served.
Arthur-Séguin Chalet, 365 Saint-Louis Avenue |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members | September 29, 2017 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free |
Community Bean Luncheon
| Description and location | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| Annual meal organized by the City to support the Montreal Police Brotherhood. The event is hosted by a musician and participants are invited to get up and dance!
Arthur-Séguin Chalet, 365 Saint-Louis Avenue |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members | October 13, 2017 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Free |
Christmas Lunch
| Description and location | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| Annual Christmas Lunch organized by the Community Development and Aid for Seniors Program. Enjoy a delicious holiday meal followed by a lively musical performance!
Arthur-Séguin Chalet, 365 Saint-Louis Avenue |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members | December 8, 2017 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
$10 |
Services offered
STM Navette Or: Taxi Service
| Description | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost
Residents only |
| The STM Navette OR is an easy, flexible transportation option to meet the needs of seniors.
32 stops in Pointe-Claire |
Age 65 or over, Pointe-Claire residents | Year round (except holidays) | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | $1.60 with OPUS card
$2.65 without OPUS card |
Friendly Hello
| Description | Target group | Date | Schedule | Cost |
| Program in which seniors receive a call from a student or volunteer. Teas are also organized during the year.
This is not an emergency service. |
Age 65 or over, Pointe-Claire residents | Year round | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Free |
Lectures and workshops
All year long, lectures and workshops are organized for seniors on a range of topics such as:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- nutrition
- preventing falls
- health
For more information about upcoming lectures and workshops, call 514-630-1248.
Links and downloads
Information
For more information, call Aid for Seniors at 514-630-1214, ext. 1644.
