Claire Berger and her mother, Ruth Berger For Claire Berger, her mother, Ruth Berger, gives her reason to celebrate. Not just on Mother’s Day but every day by being together and doing things together. Claire and her mom take part in the Cummings Centre’s Drop-In Program for Older Adults. Drop-In Program for [...]
For the first time, five community partners – La Communauté Sépharade Unifiée du Québec, the Cummings Centre, the Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue, Israel Bonds and the Sephardi Federation of Canada - are celebrating la Mimouna and are inviting you to join them for a beautiful evening in the Sephardic tradition. Mimouna [...]
Cummings Centre celebrates International Day of Happiness It was a festive occasion at the Cummings Centre as participants in the Day Program, their immediate families and caregivers celebrated the International Day of Happiness. The Centre’s Day Program, also know as Le Club/The Club, provides programs for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s [...]
Volunteering brings new possibilities - and meaningful benefits National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration that aims to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism. Over 800 dedicated volunteers at the Cummings Centre attest to the vital role that they play in their ability to offer a wide range of programs and [...]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month According to Parkinson’s Canada, more than 25 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease every day. Between 2011 and 2031, the number of Canadians diagnosed is expected to double to more than 163,700. Commonly known for its movement or motor-related symptoms, people with Parkinson’s disease are often [...]
From left to right: Nancy, Joanne, David, Shirley, Gary, Jennifer The Tenaquip Foundation was founded in November of 2006 to honour the memory and wishes of TENAQUIP Limited founder, Ken Reed. The Foundation works with over 90 charitable organizations each year to provide relief primarily in the areas of medical research, [...]
March is Music Therapy Month! This is a month for music therapists across Canada to speak about their work, share information about the potential benefits of music therapy, and raise awareness about access to music therapy services. Who are Music Therapists? Music Therapists are professionals who are trained in accredited programs. [...]
Eating healthy March is Nutrition Month in Canada and its primary message is to increase public awareness about healthy eating. The Cummings Centre recognizes the importance of a good diet for adults of any age. According to Megan Caplan, Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, the healthiest diet is plant-based in which no [...]
Help other with new challenges Volunteering in the Adapted Gym is a natural fit for Molly. A retired physiotherapist, Molly works one-on-one with post-stroke participants and others dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. “I love doing for and helping people," says Molly. ”Knowing that I can impact someone’s life by imparting my work [...]
At the Cummings Centre, you feel the love every day, not just on Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is already in the air at the Cummings Centre. According to Wellness participants Jean-Claude Zekri and Murielle Alloun, that’s what is so special about the Centre. “There is a lot [...]