ABOUT US

History

Our organization was founded in 1999 as the Chateauguay Focus Group. In 2004 when we wanted to get more incorporated in the community so we became The Chateauguay English Community Network (Le Reseau Anglophone de la Communauté de Chateauguay) also know as the CECN. Throughout these years the organization has evolved enormously by creating new opportunities, events and more. Therefore this year we have been moving towards changes that will enhance our work in the community. So since May,2016 we are now know as the Monteregie West Community Network.  

Accomplishments

Networking
  • QCGN AGM
  • Sylvain Chicoine, NDP, MP, Chtgy, And later Brenda Shanahan Liberal MP. As well as Pierre Moreau CHTGY MNA
  • Montérégie English Organization Table
  • Meetings with the Montérégie West CISSSMO
  • Ann Quach, NDP MP, Beauharnois, Salaberry de Valleyfield
  • Board Member of South Shore Assistance and Referral Center (ARC)
  • Committee for Health and Promotional Fair
  • Partnership meetings scheduled for every 2 months; exchanging ideas and needs in the community.
  • Monthly Newsletter
Health Promotion
  • Healthy Living Series / March 2013
  • Promoted Centre Action Bénévole’s MIDAS program for Seniors...many attended
  • Fall Prevention and Safety / January 2016
  • Mind Calm Meditation / November 2015 and Spring of 2015
  • Lunch and Learn Conference on Ageism; the Joy of Aging and Volunteering.
  •  Donated 2 $50 cheques to 2 students at St-Willibrord’s graduation class for citizenship and volunteerism.
  • Donated $200.00 to HSB Breakfast Club
  • Promoting Volunteerism and helping individuals to use their expertise and share their time by volunteering in different areas of personal interest.
  • Reading French with Grade 5 Students
Lifelong Learning
  • Basic computer
  • French conversation
  • English conversation
  • Creative writing
  • Writing Your Life Story Book Club...more then a book club
  • Knitting
Social
  • Fundraiser events
  • Knitting Club
  • Trip to St-Rémi pot luck lunch
  • Valentine tea at Maison Fleurie
  • Brunch at Civitan Club
  • Attended the blues grass suppers at civitan

Awards

On May 9th, 2015 our president & executive director, Pauline Wiedow received the prestigious Lieutenant Governors Award for her work with the Monteregie West Community Network.

Towards the Future

  • Senior projects
  • Café rencontre to begin in the fall with discussion of a variety of subjects and guest speakers
  • Public transportation
  • Financial literacy
  • Health promotion
  • Developing the Montérégie territory
  • Supporting projects in schools to help promote healthy habits for students and their families
  • Once a month Friday night open door activity in Beauharnois to also promote healthy living in the community.