The Recipes for the Future Project

04/28/2026

https://youtu.be/OmUvAlEm7ss

Check out the Trailer for the Silver Screamers documentary. We have the pleasure of offering a free screening of their movie and documentary on May 5th, 2026. We invite you to come join us with a loved one at 2PM.

6 likes. "Silver Screamers - Teaser Promo"

04/28/2026

Upcoming Free Screening! Please sign up for tickets!

We wanted to share an upcoming FREE event series within the Recipes for the Future: Empowering Aging (RFF) network that we’d love your support in promoting across your communities.
This is a great opportunity organized by the engAGE Centre for Research on Aging and the ACT Lab at Concordia University, and it aligns closely with our shared goals around creative engagement, social inclusion, and aging.
We encourage you to circulate the information below through your newsletters, social media, and participant networks.

🎬 Silver Screamers: Special Screening + Q&A (FREE EVENT)
Join us on May 5 for a special screening of the documentary Silver Screamers.

Silver Screamers is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a group of spirited senior citizens as they embark on an extraordinary adventure far outside their comfort zones: creating a horror film. In a quaint retirement community, a diverse group of retirees ranging from former teachers to puppeteers find themselves yearning for excitement and creative expression in their golden years.

Led by a local filmmaker in their community, the seniors pool their talents and resources to produce The Rug, a short horror film that defies expectations and challenges stereotypes. As they dive into filmmaking, they encounter unexpected obstacles and hilariously unforgettable moments. From DIY special effects to on-set drama, the journey is filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a few surprises.

This screening also includes a presentation of The Rug, followed by a special Q&A with director Sean Cisterna.
📍 This event is completely free (registration required) (For more Info click here)

🎥 Bonus: Filmmaking Workshop with the Director (May 4 – FREE)
As part of this event series, there will also be a free, hands-on filmmaking workshop the day before the screening, led by director Sean Cisterna at Concordia University.
This is a great opportunity for participants to engage directly with the filmmaker and explore storytelling, creative production, and collaborative media-making.

⚠️ Very limited capacity (up to 15 spots remaining) — early registration is strongly encouraged.
To sign up for the workshop please contact Constance Lafontaine [email protected]

Event Details (Screening)
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: DeSève Cinema, Concordia University
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd W, Montreal
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible (Limited availabilities - please let us know your needs and we will do our best to accomodate)

🎟️ Register (Free):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-screamers-special-screening-qa-tickets-1987617747187?keep_tld=true
But it is first come first serve!
🔗 Event details (ACT Lab):
https://actlab.ca/events/silver-screamers-special-screening-qa/

04/23/2026

We wanted to share an upcoming FREE event series within the Recipes for the Future: Empowering Aging (RFF) network that we’d love your support in promoting across your communities.
This is a great opportunity organized by the engAGE Centre for Research on Aging and the ACT Lab at Concordia University, and it aligns closely with our shared goals around creative engagement, social inclusion, and aging.
We encourage you to circulate the information below through your newsletters, social media, and participant networks.

🎬 Silver Screamers: Special Screening + Q&A (FREE EVENT)
Join us on May 5 for a special screening of the documentary Silver Screamers.

Silver Screamers is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a group of spirited senior citizens as they embark on an extraordinary adventure far outside their comfort zones: creating a horror film. In a quaint retirement community, a diverse group of retirees ranging from former teachers to puppeteers find themselves yearning for excitement and creative expression in their golden years.

Led by a local filmmaker in their community, the seniors pool their talents and resources to produce The Rug, a short horror film that defies expectations and challenges stereotypes. As they dive into filmmaking, they encounter unexpected obstacles and hilariously unforgettable moments. From DIY special effects to on-set drama, the journey is filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a few surprises.

This screening also includes a presentation of The Rug, followed by a special Q&A with director Sean Cisterna.
📍 This event is completely free (registration required) (For more Info click here)

🎥 Bonus: Filmmaking Workshop with the Director (May 4 – FREE)
As part of this event series, there will also be a free, hands-on filmmaking workshop the day before the screening, led by director Sean Cisterna at Concordia University.
This is a great opportunity for participants to engage directly with the filmmaker and explore storytelling, creative production, and collaborative media-making.

⚠️ Very limited capacity (up to 15 spots remaining) — early registration is strongly encouraged.
To sign up for the workshop please contact Constance Lafontaine [email protected]

Event Details (Screening)
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: DeSève Cinema, Concordia University
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd W, Montreal
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible (Limited availabilities - please let us know your needs and we will do our best to accomodate)

🎟️ Register (Free):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-screamers-special-screening-qa-tickets-1987617747187?keep_tld=true
But it is first come first serve!
🔗 Event details (ACT Lab):
https://actlab.ca/events/silver-screamers-special-screening-qa/

03/25/2026

mind.heart.mouth is a community-rooted initiative that brings people together through gardening, food, and shared learning since 2019. Rooted at Loyola campus - Concordia University, this project has grown with the New Hope Senior Citizens’ Centre, where it now continues to flourish as part of the Recipes for the Future (RFF) initiative. RFF was made possible by Mind Heart Mouth and their projects and commitments over the years. As our capstone and founding partner, we'd love to announce that Registrations for the 2026 growing season are now open: www.tinyurl.com/RFFgarden

At its core, mind.heart.mouth - ACT living lab gardens creates space for seniors, students, and community members to connect—whether that’s through tending the garden, participating in workshops, or sharing food and knowledge across generations. The work is grounded in care, accessibility, and the belief that food can be a powerful way to build community and support wellbeing.

As part of RFF, we’re excited to continue supporting and growing this work with Andrea and her team—and to welcome new volunteers into the space 🌱

Interested in getting involved? Register Now!
Join us in the garden:
🗓 Tuesdays or Wednesdays
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Come get your hands in the soil, meet new people, and be part of something meaningful.

For more information:
Hannah at [email protected]

03/24/2026

Registration for the Mind Heart Mouth Garden is now open!
Sign up using this link: https://tinyurl.com/RFFGarden

Two slots available this year: Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 9:30- 11:30 AM.

Quick reminder: the MHM Garden is an intergenerational space that brings people together while growing fresh food for New Hope’s Meals on Wheels, Organic Baskets, and Community Lunch Programs. Volunteers aged 50+ commit to one morning shift per week and are eligible to bring home a share of the harvest. The garden is located on the Concordia Loyola Campus.

Stay tuned for more updates on the garden, or join us for lunch service tomorrow at the New Hope Senior Citizens' Centre, where Mind.Heart.Mouth will come to do a mini presentation.

08/11/2025

☀️ Heat Wave Alert – Stay Cool! ☀️
A heat wave is here! Protect yourself and your loved ones:
💧 Drink water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty
🏠 Keep your home cool (close curtains, use fans or AC)
🕒 Avoid physical activity during the hottest hours
🥗 Eat light, fresh meals
👶 Check in on children, seniors, and vulnerable people

More safety tips in the CIUSSS flier attached. Let’s take care of each other! 💛



☀️ Alerte de chaleur – Restons au frais! ☀️
Une vague de chaleur est arrivée! Protégez-vous et vos proches :
💧 Buvez de l’eau régulièrement, même sans soif
🏠 Gardez votre logement frais (fermez les rideaux, utilisez un ventilateur ou un climatiseur)
🕒 Évitez les efforts physiques aux heures les plus chaudes
🥗 Mangez des repas légers et frais
👶 Vérifiez l’état des enfants, des aînés et des personnes vulnérables

Plus de conseils dans le dépliant du CIUSSS ci-joint. Prenons soin les uns des autres! 💛

08/04/2025

These last few weeks have been big for onion harvesting! 🧅🧅🧅

Did you know that onions are ready to be harvested when the stem bends down at a 90 degree angle?



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Les dernières semaines ont été intenses en oignons! 🧅🧅🧅

Saviez- vous que les oignons sont prêts à être récoltés lorsque leur tige se penche à un angle de 90 degrés?

07/31/2025

Last week we had our big garlic harvest!!
Thank you to the New Hope members who came to help us out!
Swipe to see the extent of the harvest 🧄🧄🧄



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La semaine dernière a eu lieu notre grande récolte d’ail!
Merci aux membres de New Hope qui sont venus nous porter main forte!
Découvrez la récolte en faisant défiler les photos 🧄🧄🧄

07/22/2025

We’ve started harvesting the garlic!

Here’s a little DIY video tutorial on how it should be properly harvested. It’s important to break up the roots with your shovel before pulling it out!

When the bottom leaves are dried out and black spots start to appear on the bottom of the stem, you know it’s time to take the garlic out of the ground.



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Nous avons commencé à récolter l’ail!

Voici un petit tutoriel vidéo DIY sur la bonne façon de le récolter. Il est important de détacher les racines avec une pelle avant le tirer hors de la terre !

Quand les feuilles du bas sont desséchées et que des taches noires commencent à apparaître à la base de la tige, c’est le signe qu’il est temps de sortir l’ail du sol.