Lunches Spring 2025 | Contactivity Centre

Spring 2025 Lunches

Happy Birthday Contactivity Members! Socializing and Connecting is good for the soul and a basic human need. It’s also what we do best! At Contactivity we Bridge Contact with Activity.

Location: All lunches will take place at the Westmount Recreation Centre, Multipurpose Room unless otherwise indicated.

Time: Lunch is served from 1:00-2:00 while all performances/presentations take place from 2:00-3:00.

SHEILA MCLEOD ARNOPOULOS: A DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR & INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST

Thursday, March 20

Lunch: Shrimp linguini pasta + Veggies OR Penne Rose + Veggies

$15.00

Meet investigative journalist at The Montreal Star, and writer, Sheila McLeod Arnopoulos. She will be discussing her work studying Montreal marginalized youth, the poor elevating themselves through microcredit in India and so much more!

Tour of camino, spain with kathleen dunn

Thursday, March 27

Lunch: Chilli con carne + chips + rice + mexican salad OR Veggie chilli + chips + rice + mexican salad

$15.00

Kathleen will share her experience walking the Camino in Spain!

Conundrum of aging with dr. joe schwarcz

Thursday, April 17

Lunch: General Tao Chicken + rice + stir fry OR Omelet + rice stir fry

$15.00

Known for his column in The Gazette, the Dr. Joe Show on CJAD, his work at McGill University’s Office of Science and Society, and his triumphs in transforming science into everyday language, Dr. Schwarcz will join us for an insightful presentation on the challenges and delights of aging. Local scientist, professor, author, and media celebrity, Dr. Schwarcz will unpack the science of aging and share with us how to tip the scales in our favour!

Celebrate Spring with Sheli Stevens: April Birthday Lunch

Happy Birthday April Members!

Thursday, April 24

Lunch: Fish and Chips + salad OR Veggie pasta + salad

$15.00

Join us in celebrating spring with Sheli Stevens' captivating musical performance! Sheli brings her unique blend of soulful melodies and uplifting rhythms, perfect for welcoming the season of renewal. Don’t miss this unforgettable musical celebration!

Birdwatching presentation with sheldon harvey

Thursday, May 1

Lunch: Steak and cheese wrap + salad OR Veggie wrap + salad

$15.00

Sheldon Harvey has been actively birding since 2002 and has recorded over 300 species of birds, all within approximately a 100 km radius of the city of Montreal, in southern Quebec. He is a former President and current Vice-President and Treasurer of Bird Protection Quebec, one of Canada's oldest birding and conservation group. As an experienced birdwatching field trip leader, he will help prepare us on May 8th for a spring field trip to Parc des Rapides in LaSalle to search for these colorful species.

Preserving Family treasures through custom framing with matt wetmore of le frame shoppe

Thursday, May 8

Lunch: Veal cutlet + wild rice + veggies OR Veggie quiche + wild rice + veggies

$15.00

The best way to ensure something is truly treasured is by making it look like it’s worth treasuring! In this presentation, Matt Wetmore will share simple design tips and entertaining framing stories that will educate, inspire, and show you how to preserve those treasures for generations to come.

Terry joe on the banjo

Happy Birthday May Members!

Thursday, May 15

Lunch: Braised beef tortellini + salad OR Sun-dried tomato pesto farfalle + salad

$15.00

Terry Joe 'Banjo' has been performing for over 30 years, delivering an entertaining show that spans a variety of musical styles, from country and bluegrass to pop and rock ‘n’ roll. He plays a wide range of instruments, including the ukulele, harmonica, kazoo, guitar, spoons, and, of course, the banjo. Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, sing along to classic hits, and even get up and dance. It is sure to be a fun time for everyone!

Musical performance with hayden nolan

Thursday, May 22

Lunch: Chilli con carne + chips + rice + Mexican salad OR Veggie chilli + chips + rice + Mexican salad

$15.00

Montreal-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Hayden Nolan blends contemporary and ’90s country influences. As the founder and frontman of The Record Breakers (2014–2021), he released multiple albums and opened for Bon Jovi and Blue Rodeo. With his debut single, Suits & Dresses out now, Nolan is set to release power ballads in the coming months.

financial strategies for older adults

Thursday, May 29

Lunch: Shrimp linguini pasta + salad OR Penne rose + salad

$20.00

Managing your finances can be a daunting task. Hear from the experts Araz Jaroudi and Nathalie Racine at RBC about budget management, investments, reduction of tax liability, RRSPs, market updates, and more. They will also provide tips on general banking. Whether you are new to managing your finances or very experienced at it, you will be sure to learn something interesting and helpful.

mUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH CHRISTINE GHAWI: June Birthday Lunch

Happy Birthday June Members!

Thursday, June 5

Lunch: Smoked meat platter, sandwich, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, pickle OR Veggie patty sandwich platter, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, pickle

$15.00

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey as Christine Ghawi captivating musical performance! performs timeless classics from legends like Edith Piaf, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Neil Young, Frank Sinatra, and many more! Let’s celebrate with music, memories, and joy!

musical performance with giovanni natale

Thursday, June 12

Lunch: Meatloaf + mashed potatoes + veggies OR Omelet + mashed potatoes + veggies

$15.00

Once again the talented Giovanni will entertain us with international music played on the accordion. Join us for lunch then listen and feel free to dance to the wonderful rhythms of international music!

Annual general meeting end-of-year-lunch

Thursday, June 19

Lunch: Chicken Caesar wrap + potato salad + coleslaw OR Veggie wrap + potato salad + coleslaw

$15.00

The Annual General Meeting will precede the lunch. You must be a Contactivity member in good standing to attend AGM. Please register separately for the lunch and the Annual Meeting.

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