10/08/2026
ARC was invited to present the Caregivers Cafe model at CHSSN Community Health and Social Services Network's Reflect & Reconnect Senior Wellness Initiative retreat. What an incredible experience it was.
Christine Prince and Tania Blood are just back from beautiful Lac-Delage, where we shared how our Caregivers Cafe began, where we are today, and how the model could be adapted elsewhere. We appreciated the thoughtful questions from partners across Quebec’s English-speaking community network, including those interested in learning more and visiting the Cafe in Greenfield Park.
It started with an empty room, then one person came, others followed, and over time, it grew into a caregiving community. We were incredibly proud to share your stories and what we’re building together.
To our ARC caregivers and former caregivers: thank you for showing up, sharing your experiences, welcoming others, and telling us what you need. Seeing friendships grow and the connections made at Cafe extend into everyday life is inspiring to us.
Caregivers Cafe offers practical, evidence-informed caregiver content, useful resources, and connection with people who understand. Former caregivers belong here, their experience is valued, and there’s room for grief alongside laughter and friendships.
Thank you to Penny Fleming, RN, whose expertise and warmth helped guide the Cafe’s transformation and medical content, and to our community partners, contributors, and creative facilitators.
A heartfelt thank you to CHSSN for this wonderful opportunity and for believing in and supporting what’s happening around our table. Through the Senior Wellness Initiative, you’ve helped us make learning, connection, creativity, and joy part of caregiver support. ❤
