Special Events

In conjunction with the youth group “Where the Creek Runs Clearer” we are providing our community with a two day workshop on growing our own food.

Guest speakers will present topics in their areas of experience and expertise.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

To register, please contact The Family and Wellness Center at 450-638-0408 and speak with reception.

When: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 and Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Family & Wellness Center

In conjunction with the youth group “Where the Creek Runs Clearer” we are providing our community with a two day workshop on growing our own food.

Guest speakers will present topics in their areas of experience and expertise.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

To register, please contact The Family and Wellness Center at 450-638-0408 and speak with reception.

When: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 and Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Family & Wellness Center

KSCS will be providing a bus, free of charge, to take community members to the 2013 Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Native Women in Montreal.

Together, we can say "NO to violence!"

Departure: Bus departs at 4:30 p.m. from KSCS parking lot
Return: Bus will return for 9:00 p.m. from Montreal

For details and more information, please call 450-632-6880 and speak with Mary McComber or Chad Diabo.

The 2013 Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Native Women will feature guest speakers. Hot chocolate will be available. The march starts at Metro St. Laurent (St. Laurent and De Maisonneuve E.) For more information about the march, call 514-937-2110 or visit www.centre2110.org.

Trust Theatre Ensemble

Presents...

The Bullycide Project

Written by Artistic Director Lori Thompson and the Trust Theatre Ensemble

• Date: March 20, 2013
• Location: Kateri Hall
• Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
• Doors open: 6:30 p.m.

Free admission on a first come basis. Door prizes too! Please note: This performance is appropriate for ages 12 up or those accompanied by a parent. Families are welcome. Absolutely no video or photography allowed.

Annual Winter Carnival Elders Luncheon
For the Kahnawake Youth Center Winter Carnival

All elders of the community are invited to attend!

• Free luncheon
• Crowning of the King & Queen of 2013
• Bingo afternoon

Come out and enjoy a fun filled day of events. It's a nice opportunity to reminisce with family and friends. Remember, the colour of the day is RED. There will also be door prizes to be won!

For more information, call the Turtle Bay Elder's Lodge at 450-632-5499 ext. 104.

The entire community is invited to come out and enjoy this family fun alcohol and drug fee community event!

Holiday Parade

• December 7, 2013  (rain or shine)
• 11:00 a.m.
• Route: Old Malone Highway tunnel to "Up the Hill" school

We will be serving hot chocolate, snacks and having a special activity at the Karonhianónhnha School after the parade concludes.

The deadline to register a float is December 4, 2013.

A special float will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Kateri Food Baskets.

If you would like additional information on the parade contact: Doug Lahache or Robert Marcheterre at 450-632-6880.

Home and Community Care Services (HCCS) is holding a Traditional Arts & Crafts demonstration and sale event as part of the Spirit of Wellness.

We are looking for basket makers, bead workers, Traditional outfit makers, carvers, rattle/drum makers, cradleboard makers, silversmiths and more! Come and demonstrate your artistry as well as have an opportunity to sell.

Arts & Craft Show and Demonstration
When: Sunday, November 11, 2012
Where: Turtle Bay Elder's Lodge
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per table (proceeds go toward the Kateri Food Baskets)
Deadline to register: November 1, 2012
For more info: Call Patricia Zachary at 450-632-5499

The community is cordially invited to attend the Community Activity respect banner unveiling and BBQ!

Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the

Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex.

11:00 to 4:30 FREE Corn on the cob, hotdogs and water (while supplies last)

1 p.m. ~ Press Conference

Guest Speakers

Banner unveiling

As part of the Taietewaterihwakwénienste/ Respect Campaign we feel it is important to remind the community to be respectful at all times and during all activities.

This event was brought to you in part by: Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Service, Sports and Recreation Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Kahnawà:ke Minor Hockey

Turtle Bay Elders Lodge and Home and Community Care Services are pleased to once again offer free yoga classes for community elders. The classes will be taught by experienced yoga instructor Ilaini Scholl. Classes will run every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will run from September 5, 2012 to March 27, 2013.

• What: Free yoga classes for elders
• Where: Turtle Bay Elders Lodge
• When: Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Duration: September 5, 2012 to March 27, 2013

For more information contact: Darlene Alfred or Caroline Charles at 450-632-5499 Ext: 104

Benefits of Yoga Exercise:

• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Increase flexibility and mobility
• Relax the body and calms the mind
• Increase circulation of blood & fluids
• Increase energy levels
• Promotes deep breathing & increases oxygen levels
• Strengthens the immune system
• Improves balance and stability
• Helps to regulate blood pressure
• Helps to balance blood sugar levels
• Increase self esteem
• Gives greater feeling of independence
• Promotes the feeling of youthfulness
• Decreases aches and pains

Turtle Bay Elders Lodge and Home and Community Care Services are pleased to once again offer free yoga classes for community elders. The classes will be taught by experienced yoga instructor Ilaini Scholl. Classes will run every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will run from September 5, 2012 to March 27, 2013.

• What: Free yoga classes for elders
• Where: Turtle Bay Elders Lodge
• When: Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Duration: September 5, 2012 to March 27, 2013

For more information contact: Darlene Alfred or Caroline Charles at 450-632-5499 Ext: 104

Benefits of Yoga Exercise:

• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Increase flexibility and mobility
• Relax the body and calms the mind
• Increase circulation of blood & fluids
• Increase energy levels
• Promotes deep breathing & increases oxygen levels
• Strengthens the immune system
• Improves balance and stability
• Helps to regulate blood pressure
• Helps to balance blood sugar levels
• Increase self esteem
• Gives greater feeling of independence
• Promotes the feeling of youthfulness
• Decreases aches and pains