Services
We provide specialized services designed for sufferers of arthritis and chronic pain
AWISH SERVICES
Check back often to see what's new!
- Exercise Classes
- Social & Support
- Workshops
- Upcoming Events
Complete the online registration form & (if applicable) submit your payment prior to start date in order to secure your spot!
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered to attend.
Exercise Classes
Participants must pre-register
Full payment is required prior to start.
Held at 3 West Island locations: DDO, Dorval & Pierrefonds
Check back often to see what's offered!
Led by a certified, professional fitness instructor.
Designed to meet individual needs and abilities.
Joint and muscle-friendly whole-body exercises (resistance, aerobics, stretching and relaxation).
Chairs provided, if needed.
Optional to bring: towel, floor mat.
Free 1-class trial available.
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered to attend.
Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre
1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore
Dorval, QC H9S 2E5
Wednesdays (Option 1)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
*** OPTION 1 CLASS IS FULL – NO SPACE AVAILABLE – please consider joining Option 2 (Dorval PM class) OR one of the Pierrefonds options. Thank you!
Wednesdays (Option 2) *** SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
January 8 to March 12 (10 weeks)
$65 (AWISH member) / $75 (non-member)
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered
Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre
1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore
Dorval, QC H9S 2E5
Wednesdays (Option 1)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesdays (Option 2)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
April 2 to June 4 (10 weeks)
$65 (AWISH member) / $75 (non-member)
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered
DDO – Sunnybrooke chalet
7 Rue Cadman
DDO, QC, H9B 1X5
Fridays
11:10 AM – 12:40 PM
*** CLASS IS FULL – NO SPACE AVAILABLE – please consider joining the Dorval afternoon class OR one of the Pierrefonds options. Thank you!
January 24 to March 14 (8 weeks)
$52 (AWISH member) / $60 (non-member)
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered
DDO – Sunnybrooke chalet
7 Rue Cadman
DDO, QC, H9B 1X5
Fridays
11:10 AM – 12:40 PM
April 4, 11 + April 25 to June 13 (10 weeks)
(Please note: there is NO CLASS on April 18th)
$65 (AWISH member) / $75 (non-member)
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered
Gerry-Robertson Community Centre
9665 Blvd Gouin Ouest
Pierrefonds, QC H8Y 1R4
Tuesday (Option 1)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
January 7 – March 4 AND March 18 (10 weeks)
NOTE: There is NO class on March 11th
Thursday (Option 2)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
January 9 – March 6 AND March 20 (10 weeks)
NOTE: There is NO class on March 13th
$65 (AWISH member) / $75 (non-member)
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered
Gerry-Robertson Community Centre
9665 Blvd Gouin Ouest
Pierrefonds, QC H8Y 1R4
Tuesday (Option 1)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
April 8 – June 10 (10 weeks)
Thursday (Option 2)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
April 10 – June 12 (10 weeks)
$65 (AWISH member) / $75 (non-member)
Please only send payment AFTER AWISH has confirmed you are registered
Social & Support
Social outings are held on the third Sunday of each month at different West Island locations. These are informal, bilingual pay-your-own-way get-togethers at a restaurant or park setting.
Time: 12 pm
Contact the office to confirm attendance, and location.
Dates: Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, April 21, May 19, Jun 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
Workplace and Community Outreach: On-site interactive presentations and information kiosks to educate on arthritis with tips on exercise, nutrition and arthritis management. Possibility of special lecture, lunch-and-learn, exercise and Wellness Fair options.
Are you interested in an in-person presentation for a group?
Wanting to invite AWISH to set up an information booth at an event?
Would you like to learn more about what AWISH has to offer?
AWISH provides information, education and support in numerous ways: various classes and sessions; private presentations; community events (booth); and so much more… We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact AWISH – we’re here to help
Workshops
Participants must pre-register.
AWISH invites adults of any age to participate.
Types & topics of workshops vary throughout the year.
Check back often to see what's offered!
Dealing with arthritis or chronic pain? Register for the Living Well With Arthritis workshop!
A series of 5 weekly interactive & informal information sessions where participants are encouraged to share their day-to-day experience, coping skills and ideas.
A comprehensive course for arthritics or related condition (i.e. chronic pain) learning to manage their pain by understanding it and developing strategies to live a better fruitful life.
1. The nitty-gritty of arthritis.
2. Nutrition – Creating the right habits.
3. Exploring your options – Relaxation, massage, posturology, therapies, etc.
4. Movement matters!
5. Staying engaged – Critical to your overall well-being.
Led by Health & Wellness Coach: Ariana Parolini
Tuesdays – 5 weeks (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FREE for AWISH Members
or $20 for non-members (join now for $25/year!)
Pre-register here
Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre
1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval, QC H9S 2E5
Recent & Upcoming Events
Check back often to see what's coming up!
AWISH AGM 2025
June 15 – 1:30pm (doors open)
Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre
1335 Chem. Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore
Dorval H9S 2E5
AGM – AGENDA
- Call to Order (2:00pm)
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of the Minutes of June 9, 2024
- Treasurer’s Report
- Appointment of Accountant
- President’s Report
- Nominating Committee Report and Election of Board Members
- Question Period
- Adjournment (coffee break)
INFORMATION SESSION – GUEST SPEAKER at 2:45pm
Fibromyalgia: no longer
a Cinderella diagnosis
by Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles
AWISH: Discover who we are & what we have to offer.
Our mission is to provide information, education and support to caregivers and individuals suffering from arthritis and chronic pain.
Interested in volunteering? Want to become a Board Member?
Would you like us to do a presentation in a private, group session?
Visit us at our AGM – we can’t wait to meet you!
AWISH Annual Holiday Event
Join AWISH at a local West Island restaurant and celebrate!
Sunday, December 15th at 12:00 PM
Where: A local West Island restaurant. Name & location provided upon calling or emailing AWISH to confirm your attendance. Limited space available.
Cost: Pay-your-own-meal. Door prizes for everyone!
Must confirm attendance before December 10th.
Contact the office:
514-631-3288
arthritis@awishmontreal.org
AWISH Presentation at Beaconsfield Library
Topic: Arthritis: Living the Best Life
AWISH will give a bilingual and informative PowerPoint presentation – anyone may attend!
Thursday, December 12 at 2:00 PM
Beaconsfield Library
303 Beaconsfield Blvd.
Beaconsfield, QC
H9W 4A7
Cost: FREE (monetary donations accepted, thank you!)
Open to the public.
Register with AWISH to confirm your attendance (limited space available!)
AWISH info booth at Plaza Pointe-Claire Community Awareness Day
Saturday, September 7
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Plaza Pointe-Claire
269 Boul. Saint-Jean
Pointe-Claire, QC
H9R 3J1
Visit the AWISH INFO BOOTH – we can’t wait to meet you!
AWISH info booth at Summer BBQ (hosted by MNA Brigitte Garceau – Robert-Baldwin)
Monday, August 18
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Centennial Park
3000 Lake, DDO
H9B 2M1
Visit the AWISH INFO BOOTH – we can’t wait to meet you!
AWISH info booth at Dorval Celebrates & the West Island Blues Festival
Saturday, August 10
10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
AWISH booth:
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pine Beach Park (corner of Lakeshore & Pine Beach)
1695 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore
Dorval H9S 2E8
Visit the AWISH INFO BOOTH – we can’t wait to meet you!
Event information (may change):
“This year, the West Island Blues Festival joins Dorval Celebrates! Strolling entertainement, foam party, Parkour Ludik, Jumpaï, bubble workshop, painting workshop, tattoos, corn roast, and more await you!
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Associations on site
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Strolling entertainment
As of 11 a.m. – Corn roast
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Face painting with Kromatik
1:30 p.m. – BANG! Interactive percussion show
3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Blues programming with the West Island Blues Festival
Detailed West Island Blues Festival programming:
3 p.m. – Fired Up Band
4:30 p.m. – Uprising Reggae
6 p.m. – Rob Lutes Band
8 p.m. – Matt Rock
9:30 p.m. – The Stone Doctors
Bring your bathing suit and towel!”
AWISH AGM 2024
June 9 – 1:30pm
Salon A – Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre
1335 Lakeshore, Dorval
GUEST SPEAKER @ 2:30pm
Wellness Through Journaling by Helene Brunet
Learn how to journal to deal with arthritis and chronic pain + information on the upcoming Workshop on Sept. 3 (don’t forget to pre-register!)
INFO BOOTHS
* William Timmons (Retired Westmount Fire Chief)
Open discussion & information on crisis emergency management, critical incident stress: its impact on arthritis/chronic pain.
* Kiwanis Lakeshore Montréal
Learn about groups they support & information on their upcoming golf tournament on June 18.
* Ariana Parolini (Health & Wellness Coach)
Learn about the upcoming 5-week workshop: Living Well With Arthritis and pre-register!
* Somnolence Canada Fondation
Learn about their organization that aims to improve health, wellness and fitness outcomes through sleep.
* Friends for Mental Health
Learn about their services and information they offer to individuals and families to better cope with their loved one’s mental health.
* AWISH: Discover who we are & what we have to offer.
Our mission is to provide information, education and support to caregivers and individuals suffering from arthritis and chronic pain.
Interested in volunteering? Want to become a Board Member?
Would you like us to do a presentation in a private, group session?
Visit us at our AGM – we can’t wait to meet you!
AWISH AGM 2024 – AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of the Minutes of June 11, 2023
- Treasurer’s Report
- Appointment of Accountant
- President’s Report
- Amendments to By-Laws
- Nominating Committee Report and Election of Board Members
- Question Period
- Adjournment
Visit the AWISH booth!
Fête en Famille – May 31
4:00pm – 8:00pm
À-Ma-Baie-Park
9625 Blvd Gouin Ouest, Pierrefonds
The Fine Print
– Unless indicated as a public event, all AWISH services require pre-registration and/or to confirm your attendance.
– Either complete the online registration form (see top of page) OR download a PDF copy and either email a copy or print & send to AWISH.
– Full payment is required to ensure your spot.
– AWISH will confirm you have been pre-registered. Please contact the office if you do not hear from us within a reasonable length of time.
Simply pre-register here: online registration form
– Full payment of service must be paid in full prior to start date (no exceptions)
Payment methods accepted:
1. e-Transfer (auto-deposit): send to arthritis@awishmontreal.org
2. Cheque: Payable to Arthritis West Island (Mail or deliver to: AWISH, 640 Lakeshore, Suite 103, Dorval QC H9S 2B6)
3. Cash: Please call or email office ahead of arrival.
4. PayPal: send to arthritis@awishmontreal.org
– AWISH members receive preferred rates, or free access, for services.
– Some services are only available to AWISH members.
– Become an AWISH member today for only $25/year!
– If AWISH is no longer able to offer the service: a) full credit prior to start date OR b) reimbursement of remaining sessions (or amount credited towards a future seasonal session)
– If you become ill and can no longer attend, please contact the office. A $10 administrative fee may apply.
Contact AWISH if…
– You would like more information on our various programs & activities.
– You have a service or skill you’d like to offer (ex: lead the Caring & Sharing Support Group; run a Chair Yoga Exercise Class; etcetera)
– You would like a private presentation of information by AWISH (ex: senior homes, companies, etcetera)
– You would like to invite AWISH to have an information booth at a public event/setting
– You have any questions or concerns.
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