Senior services
Financial support
Financial support is offered by the City to seniors receiving the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement.
The annual grant amount can reach up to $100 per address, for both tenants and homeowners. It is determined based on the total number of applications received by the City. This grant is available to anyone living in Pointe-Claire aged 65 or over receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement from the federal government.
Eligible persons must present the following documents:
- The Application Form for the grant to support seniors aged 65 and over, which is available online and at City Hall. You must complete and sign section A. If you are a tenant, section B must also be signed by your landlord.
- A copy of a monthly bill issued in your name by a recognized company (electricity, telephone, cable, etc.) covering a period including May 1, 2024. If you are unable to provide us with such a document, you must provide us with a copy of your lease or your lease renewal letter covering the same period.
- If this is a first request, you must provide proof that you were 65 or over on May 1, 2024 (health insurance card, driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.).
- A copy of your 2023 T4A (OAS) statement, including confirmation of receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement, issued by Employment and Social Development Canada.
The file containing the documents may be sent to the City of Pointe-Claire by October 7, 2024 in three ways:
By e-mail: | aines@pointe-claire.ca |
By mail: | Aid for Seniors City of Pointe-Claire 94 Douglas-Shand Avenue Pointe-Claire, Québec H9R 2A8 |
In person | Aid for Seniors – City of Pointe-Claire Recreation Building, 94 Douglas-Shand Ave., Pointe-Claire Monday to Thursday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.By appointment only: Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. City Hall, 451 Saint-Jean Boulevard Call to book an appointment: 514-630-1248 |
A City representative may require any other document to verify compliance with the eligibility conditions for the grant program. In addition, incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
The cheque will be issued in October and sent by mail for all compliant requests received by September 29, 2023. We remind you that only one request may be made per address and that the amount of the grant will be determined based on the total number of requests received by the City.
For any questions, we invite you to contact Aid for Seniors at 514-630-1248 or at aines@pointe-claire.ca.
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
- Meet the criteria assessed during a home inspection
- Annual income not exceeding:
Number of people | Revenue below |
1 person | $26 605 |
2 persons | $37 625 |
3 persons | $46 081 |
4 persons | $53 209 |
5 persons | $59 490 |
6 persons and more | $65 168 |
For additional information about registration or eligibility criteria, call 514-630-1248.
Senior Centre
The Centre provides seniors, ages 60 and over with a welcoming environment conducive to friendly exchanges and a variety of programs and activities. Activities include; arts and crafts, ping pong, shuffle board, card games, musical afternoons, day trips and lunches.
See the Calendar of activities – December
Please note that registration will take place in September 2025. More details will follow soon. |
Some activities offered
- outings : trips to theater, cinema, restaurants
- walking club
- knitting club
- bridge
- ping-pong
- carpet bowling
- brain games
- arts and crafts with Stewart Hall
- discussion groups, lectures
- intergenerational games and activities
- Bingo Brunch
- pickle ball
Events
Security Conference
Description and location | Target group |
Officers from neighbourhood police station 5 talk about safety. Snacks will be offered.
Arthur-Séguin Chalet, 365 Saint-Louis Avenue |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members |
Spring Luncheon
Description and location | Target group |
Each year, the City organizes a spring luncheon for it’s seniors. Participants enjoy a bingo with big prizes to be won. A lunch box meal is included and a fun photobooth is also available.
Spring Bingo will be held at the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre (90 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road). |
Age 60 or over, Pointe-Claire residents and Senior Centre members |
Strawberry Festival
Description and location | Target group |
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 |
National Seniors Day
Description and location | Target group |
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 |
Community Bean Luncheon
Description and location | Target group |
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 |
Holiday Lunch
Description and location | Target group |
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 |
Services offered
STM Navette Or: Taxi Service
Description | Target group |
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 |
Friendly Hello
Description | Target group |
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 |
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.