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SUMMARY:AgeTech Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on demonstrations of AgeTech innovationsInteractive workshops on getting involved in researchAgeTech Innovation ExpoYoga and wellness activities
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/agetech-discovery-day/
LOCATION:Agora Café\, Mila Quebec AI Institute\, 6650 Saint-Urbain\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2S 3G9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:EmpowerHerSummit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rise. Lead. Thrive.\n\n\n\nA space where women rise into their next level\n\n\n\n The EmpowerHerSummit\, an inspiring gathering dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the power of women. Here\, you’ll be surrounded by a community of leaders who have overcome challenges\, embraced their voice\, and are ready to step into their next chapter. Together\, we create a space where resilience\, leadership\, and connection come to life. \n\n\n\nA day to reconnect with yourself\, learn alongside other inspiring women\, and step forward with renewed clarity\, confidence and community. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, for a powerful day designed to help women reconnect with their purpose\, strengthen their leadership\, and gain practical tools\, resources\, and meaningful connections to support their next chapter. \n\n\n\nThe EmpowerHer Summit brings together women from across the community for a full day of learning\, reflection\, conversation\, and connection in an inspiring and supportive environment. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, participants will experience: \n\n\n\nFacilitated Theme Discussions (conversation\, perspectives\, shared experiences) \n\n\n\n\nNavigating Life’s Transitions with Clarity\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurship: Growing Your Vision Together\n\n\n\nOwning Your Career & Leadership Journey\n\n\n\nFinancial Confidence & Building Wealth\n\n\n\n\nInteractive Workshops (experiential\, reflective\, active participation) \n\n\n\n\nEnergy\, Balance & Well-Being\n\n\n\nPurpose\, Alignment & Inner Wisdom\n\n\n\nRediscovering Who You Are & What Truly Matters\n\n\n\nReclaiming Joy\, Creativity & Self-Expression\n\n\n\n\nAdditional highlights include: \n\n\n\n• Resource tables featuring women entrepreneurs offering products\, services\, and insights that support emotional\, physical\, and mental well-being• Panel discussion: Breaking Through – The Next Level Mindset• Speed Shares from attendees sharing stories\, insights\, and inspiration• A guest keynote speaker• Introducing the EmpowerHer Impact Award — honoring a woman who is rising\, leading\, and inspiring others. \n\n\n\nWhether you are looking to gain clarity\, elevate your career\, nurture your passions\, or expand your network\, the EmpowerHer Summit offers a powerful space for connection\, reflection\, activation and inspiration! \n\n\n\nGiving BackAs part of our mission to uplift and support women in our community\, the EmpowerHer Summit is proud to support the important work of the West Island Women’s Centre. A portion of the event proceeds will help advance their programs and services supporting women in the West Island. \n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes full-day access to workshops\, facilitated discussions\, the panel conversation\, networking opportunities\, refreshments\, and lunch. \n\n\n\nTables seat 8 — come with friends\, colleagues\, or your cheerleaders and experience the day together.
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/empowerhersummit-2026/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton\, Montreal-Dorval\, 1900 Trans-Canada Highway\, Dorval\, Quebec\, H9P 2N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T103000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Leading Montrealers
DESCRIPTION:October 14 to December 2\, 2026\, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nJoin David Birnbaum as he profiles and interviews leading Montrealers about their lives\, their contributions\, their passions and their concerns. His featured guests will include current and former politicians\, journalists\, religious leaders\, performers and athletes. Each session will lead off with a brief biography\, followed by a conversation between David and his guest\, and of course\, your own questions and comments. David Birnbaum is a former MNA\, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Québec\, journalist and Executive Director of Canadian Jewish Congress\, Québec Region\, Alliance Québec and the Québec English School Boards Association. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers and Topics: \n\n\n\n\n50 Years in Photojournalism – John Mahoney\, The Gazette photographer\, reflects on five decades of capturing the people\, places\, and events that have shaped Montreal and beyond.\n\n\n\nPolitics and Leadership – John Parisella\, former Chief of Staff to two Quebec Premiers\, shares insights into Quebec politics\, public service\, and leadership.\n\n\n\nCanada’s Jewish Community: History and Challenges – Ellin Bessner\, former editor of the Canadian Jewish News\, explores the history\, evolution\, and contemporary challenges of Canada’s Jewish community.\n\n\n\nA Conversation with Anthony Wilson-Smith – The former editor and Moscow Bureau Chief of Maclean’s magazine and current CEO of Historica Canada discusses his career in journalism\, Canadian identity\, and the stories that shape our national narrative.\n\n\n\nA Life of Activism and Innovation (topic to be confirmed) – Meet a couple who helped pioneer the biological farming movement in Quebec and whose lives include a history of political activism in Poland.\n\n\n\n\nCome curious and leave inspired by the experiences\, perspectives\, and stories of the remarkable people who have helped shape our world.
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/conversations-with-leading-montrealers/
LOCATION:Cummings Centre\, 5700 Westbury Ave\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3W 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Nuit des Sans Abris in the West Island
DESCRIPTION:Ricochet\, in collaboration with AJOI\, is proud to organize the first-ever Nuit des Sans Abris in the West Island. This important community evening will bring people together for a night of solidarity\, awareness\, and connection\, while highlighting resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. \n\n\n\nThe evening will include: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity organization and partner booths\n\n\n\nA free clothing boutique\n\n\n\nFree food\n\n\n\nTestimonials from Ricochet participants\n\n\n\nAwareness activities and opportunities for meaningful conversation\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we can help build a stronger\, more compassionate\, and more connected social safety net in the West Island.
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/nuit-des-sans-abris-in-the-west-island/
LOCATION:Centre Ricochet\, 9451 Gouin Blvd West\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1T2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The SJP2 Pastoral Unit Retreat at St. Augustine's
DESCRIPTION:Being Catholic in a Challenging World with guest speaker Corey Andrew Labrecque\, PhD.
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/the-sjp2-pastoral-unit-retreat-at-st-augustines/
LOCATION:St. Augustine’s\, 1741 Roberval\, St-Bruno de Montarville\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Ageless. Real Talk. Real Change. To End Ageism.
DESCRIPTION:If you missed it before\, don’t miss your chance to see Ageless—the inspiring documentary everyone’s talking about. Produced by the Cummings Centre and directed by Joshua Dorsey\, the film confronts ageism through real stories from across Quebec\, challenging assumptions and sparking meaningful conversations about its impact on all generations. \n\n\n\nIn English with French Subtitles. \n\n\n\n$10 for members$15 for guests
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/ageless-real-talk-real-change-to-end-ageism/
LOCATION:Gelber Conference Centre\, 5151 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3W 1L5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Planning Ahead - Transition Made Easy with Matt Del Vecchio
DESCRIPTION:The best time to plan for the future is now. Join us for a practical session to help you identify what matters most and how to keep living well as you age—so you’re ready when life changes.  \n\n\n\nAbout Matt Del VecchioPresident\, Lianas Senior Transition Support & Premier Home Care. Host of Life Unrehearsed on CJAD800. 
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/planning-ahead-transition-made-easy-with-matt-del-vecchio/
LOCATION:Gelber Conference Centre\, 5151 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3W 1L5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:Bridges of Hope: Honouring the Past\, Empowering the Future -  A Tommy Strasser Legacy Lecture
DESCRIPTION:This year’s intergenerational event explores memory\, resilience\, and Holocaust remembrance. \n\n\n\nJoin us in person or online for an inspiring evening with Tommy Schnurmacher\,  journalist\, essayist\, humorist and radio host. He is the author of Makeup Tips from Auschwitz: How Vanity Saved My Mother’s Life. \n\n\n\nIn English with French Subtitles. \n\n\n\nTwo ways to participate: \n\n\n\nAttend in person$20 for members$25 for guests$10 for studentsOnlineIf you would like to participate in this program virtually\, please call registration 514-343-3510.
URL:https://catholiccouncil.ca/event/bridges-of-hope-honouring-the-past-empowering-the-future-a-tommy-strasser-legacy-lecture/
LOCATION:Cummins Centre\, 5700 Av de Westbury\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3W 3E8\, Canada
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