Our activities
and services
I’m taking charge of my arthritis
Self-management program of 6 weeks to improve the life quality of people with problems related to any form of arthritis.

Six session of 2 hours each, combining theory and practical applications
- French: October 21 at November 25, 2024, Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- English : October 23 to November 27, Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Group of 5 to 12 people. Free of charge
Community Center Greenfield Park 330 Gladstone, Greenfield Park J4V 2P7
To register (mandatory) contact info@arthriterivesud.org
Objectives
- Improve our self-management of arthritis symptoms
(osteoarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
Main topics of each session
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Understanding arthritis: let’s talk well!
- An action plan for a better living
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How to move and protect our joints
- Tips for living well in everyday life
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Strategies for controlling pain and stiffness
- A look at strategies
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Coping with stress
- Means to manage it
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How to save one’s energie
- Fill it up and hold it
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Effective teamwork
- Each to his own!
“I really enjoyed participating in the self-management program and highly recommend it.
I learned how to set supportive goals and stick to them through the proposed contract.
The discussion with the other participants was very beneficial to me, if only to realise that I sometimes go through more difficult periods like everyone else and that there is help and solutions.
I come away confident in my ability to take control of my osteoarthritis with very up-to-date tools.”
Adapted Fitness Exercices
The pace and selection of the exercises are adapted to the participants. Four choices of session are offered, each with a different theme.
Monday, 9:30–10:30a.m. from September 9 to December 9, 2024
Salle Jubilée aréna Cynthia-Coull, 195 Empire Street, Grenfield Park, J4V 1T9
Presented by CKRS
Tuesday 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. from September 10 to December 10, 2024
Centre Communautaire La Résurrection, 7685 boul. Milan, Brossard, J4Y 2M7
(Complete in person)
Available in virtual only
Teacher is Jean Proulx
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from November 5 to December 10, 2024
Centre Communautaire La Resurrections, 7685 boulevard Milan, Brossard, J4Y 2M
(Complete in person)
Available in virtual only
Tuesday 3:30-4:30 p.m. from September 10 to December 10, 2024
Centre René Veillet, 1050 rue Parklane, Longueuil, J4V 3M9
Teacher is Diane Piché
Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. from September 11 to December 11, 2024
Centre E.S.P.O.I.R Québec, 6098 Grande Allée, St-Hubert, J3Y 1B4 (see picture below to know where is the entrance)
Teacher is Jean Proulx
Wednesday 3 p.m. from September 11 to December 11, 2024
Centre ESPOIR, Québec, 6098 Grande Allée, St-Hubert, J3Y 1B4
Available in virtual only
Thursday, 14:30a.m.-15:30 a.m. September 12 to December 12, 2024
New – Another 15 places available
Adapted dance
Centre Greenfield Park, 330 Rue Glastone, Greenfield Park, J4V 2P7
Presented by CKRS
Friday 10 am from 4 October to 13 December 2024
New – 30 places available
Place Longueuil, 825 Rue Saint-Laurent O, Longueuil, J4K 2V1

To register (mandatory), send an email to info@arthriterivesud.org
Objectives
- To help regain and maintain joint flexibility
- Reduce pain
- Improve physical and mental health
- Promoting coordination, balance, flexibility and endurance
- Get moving with fun
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Description
We offer four choices of adapted physical exercise sessions, in Brossard, St-Hubert, Longueuil and Greenfield Park. The exercises are aimed at people with arthritis, those with moderate mobility problems or pain, or those who want to maintain or regain their mobility and flexibility, while building muscle strength and resilience. Exercises are done standing up or on a chair with different accessories such as dumbbells, elastic bands, sticks, balls. A session includes warm-up exercises, aerobics, stretching and strength muscles training.
All sessions are offered free of charge, on site (limited seats) and online. Repetition is key to improvement.
Registration is mandatory to participate on site, due to space limitation
“My limitations make it difficult for me to walk and climb stairs. I have no strength in my left leg. I can’t dance, ride a bike or go for a long walk. Every day I have pain in either my knee or my lower back or both. The exercises proposed are so good for me. And to do it in a group at a specific time is very motivating. I do them once or twice a week. I have started to feel the effects in my left leg. Thank you so much for this programme which is presented to me by video conference. Very generous of you. I am delighted, I am telling everyone about it.”
Programme Intégré d’Équilibre Dynamique (P.I.E.D) (French)
Offered in collaboration with Santé Montérégie.
This program will not be offered in winter 2024
Objectives
- Increasing the independence and healthy life expectancy of older people
- Delaying institutionalisation as long as possible.
Conditions of eligibility:
- Be an autonomous person aged 65 or over
- Living independently at home
- Worrying about falls or balance lost
- Motivated and able to follow a group exercise programme twice a week for 12 weeks.
- Complete a selection questionnaire (on health) administered by telephone by a programme manager.
The programme is free of charge. It is run by a trained and qualified health professional.
It includes:
- group exercises (e.g. balance, flexibility and strengthening exercises);
- exercises to do at home;
- group discussions on falls prevention, such as appropriate home design, safe behaviour, physical activity, choosing safe shoes, etc;
- Individual assessments of participants’ abilities are carried out at the first and last sessions.
For more information : https://santemonteregie.qc.ca/services/programme-integre-dequilibre-dynamique-pied
Workshops: Wellness and Spotlight on …
Workshops aimed at deepening a topic related to arthritis. We also offer workshops in collaboration.
The workshops are offered in collaboration. Please contact us if you would like to offer these workshops to your customers in the Longueuil area. (info@arthriterivesud.org)
Wellness workshops
No workshops planned this autumn
Spotlight on …
No workshops planned this autumn
Objectives
- The “Wellness” workshops provide an opportunity to learn more about a topic related to arthritis. The series includes 7 workshops
- “Spotlight on …” address a particular form of arthritis
The workshops are run by trained volunteers. Each presentation is followed by a question and answer period (in French and English).
Introduction to arthritis
Tools for living better with arthritis
Nutrition and arthritis
Stress and its impacts
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Chronic pain, recognising and treating it
Physical activities and exercices
Daily life
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Conferences
Specialists discuss arthritis-related topics
Date : 3 octobre at 13h30 Écoute ton corps!
– Retrouver la joie de vivre dans leur corps en favorisant des approches positives et bienveillantes.
Présenté par : Eudoxie Adopo, kinésiologue, formatrice, spécialiste en soutien aux aînées, PhD en science de l’activité physique de l’université de Montréal.
Centre L’ESPOIR – Entrée libre
Date : 7 octobre at 13 h 30
Vivre mieux avec l’arthrite – Comment rester mobile et actif
Présenté par : Ada Pagnotta, ergothérapeute, formatrice spécialisée, expérimentée en réhabilitation physique en rhumatologie et orthopédie.
Inscriptions : Bibliothèque de Brossard
Date : 10 octobre at 14h
Ingrédients essentiels pour une bonne santé mentale, des moyens pour favoriser le bienêtre global dans le quotidien
Présenté par : Eudoxie Adopo, kinésiologue, formatrice, spécialiste en soutien aux aînées, PhD en science de l’activité physique de l’université de Montréal.
Bibliothèque Saint Lambert, 490 Mercille
– Entrée libre
Jeudi le 17 octobre à 14h
L’hypnose en gestion de la douleur chronique
Présenté par : Dr David Ogez, Psychologue, clinicien chercheur Hôp. Maisonneuve Rosemont, adjoint au Département de Médecine Univ. de Montréal. Président Soc QC Hypnose
Bibliothèque Saint Lambert, 490 Mercille- Entrée Libre
Date : October 21th at 13:30 pm
Mental Health vs Physical Health and Well-being
Presented by: Manoushka Charles, experienced nurse, specialist in mental health and psychosocial recovery – St Mary’s Hospital
Inscriptions : Bibliothèque de Brossard
Date : November 18th at13:30 pm
The benefits of good sleep
Presented by : Sheryl Guloy, leading a team of sleep experts whose mission is to promote sleep health and well-being – Somnolance Plus
Registration : Brossard library
Objectives
- The conferences provide an opportunity to discuss a topic related to arthritis with experts.
Group support
(Causons d’arthrite /Share and Shine with Arthritis)
Next activities:
- Causons d’arthrite (français), from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. – May 13, 2024
- Share and Shine with Arthritis (English) from 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. – May 27, 2024
On site at the Georgette-Lepage Library in Brossard, 7855 avenue San-Francisco, Brossard, J4X 2A4
To attend online via TEAMS Cliquez ici / Click here
Register online with the Brossard Library a few weeks before the event using the following links:
Objectives
Group support meetings provide an opportunity for peers to discuss different aspects of living well with arthritis. These meetings are aimed at people who are newly diagnosed, people who want to share their concerns or experiences, or people who want to learn more in an informal, non-judgmental setting. Join the arthritis community to share your story, discoveries and experiences, to inspire and be inspired, to learn from others, to ask questions, all in an informal way.
Themes when gathering
(Themes are adapted to the needs of the participants)
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- Share experiences, tips and tricks with arthritis people
- Share on themes related to arthritis
Social activities:
Monthly Brunch
Join us for a fun-filled brunch on the first Friday of every month, at 11 a.m. at the Barbies Restaurant in Brossard (7850, Boul. Taschereau, Brossard, J4X 1C2)
Each pays for their own meal.
Next dates: September 13, 2024
Reserve your place no later than the Wednesday before the activity at : info@arthriterivesud.org
Flash Arthritis
(Publications)
Objectives
- Provide readers with the latest news about Arthritis South shore’s activities
- Provide testimonials from peers
- Talking about resources
- Provide information on current developments
- And other things.
Arthritis South Shore periodically publishes a newsletter under the name “Flash Arthritis“.
This newsletter deals with diet, exercise, the latest medical advances, the latest publications, and allows experts and affected people to share their experiences. You can also find out about upcoming activities organized by Arthritis South Shore.
To view Flash Athritis publications, simply click on the image below.
Contact us
By phone
By email
Info@ArthriteRiveSud.org
Our postal address
5811 av Auteuil
Brossard, Qc J4Z 1M9