AWISH

EXERCISE CLASSES spots available for Pierrefonds (Tuesdays) or Dorval (Wednesdays) more info at:
www.awishmontreal.org/services

🔹Low-cost, low-intensity exercise classes + 1 free trial class available (contact AWISH)

💜 AWISH Summer Exercise Class schedule - now taking registrations! 💜 *francais ci-dessous*

⭐️ https://awishmontreal.org/services/ for more information + option to register online

Or contact AWISH at 514-631-3288 or email [email protected]

⭐️ONLY 2 CLASSES/2 LOCATIONS THIS SUMMER - LIMITED SPACE
Please register as soon as possible to confirm your spot.

📌 Pierrefonds: June 30 – August 18 (8 weeks)
Tuesdays 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📌 Dorval: July 8 – August 26 2026 (8 weeks)
Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (new time)

Total price for 8 weeks, Dorval or Pierrefonds:
$72 for AWISH members or $80 for non-members

🔹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).
🔹Anyone can register & attend, however AWISH members receive a discounted rate! (Become a member for only $30/year - visit www.awishmontreal.org/get-involved to learn more about membership benefits)

💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

⭐️FAQ ⭐️

- WHAT ARE THE AWISH EXERCISE CLASSES LIKE?
Led by a certified fitness instructor, in each 90 minute low-intensity exercise class you'll go through a range of motion exercises while standing, sitting and lying down on a mat (or sitting on a chair), followed by a relaxation period.

- DO I NEED TO HAVE ARTHRITIS TO ATTEND A CLASS?
No - our program is open to everyone! Our classes help promote strengthening muscles, protecting your joints, improving balance, relaxation techniques and more. It is designed to meet individual needs and abilities.

- DO I NEED TO BE AN AWISH MEMBER TO ATTEND?
No, anyone can register but AWISH members do pay less per class versus non-members (and have additional benefits). Being an AWISH member is also a great way to support our non-profit organization. Join us now for only $30/year - thank you!

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🔹Cours d'exercises à prix abordable et à intensité modérée + 1 cours d'essai gratuit (contactez AWISH)

💜Programme des cours de sport d'été d'AWISH - les inscriptions sont ouvertes ! 💜 * English above *

⭐️ https://awishmontreal.org/fr/services/ pour plus d'informations et pour vous inscrire en ligne
Vous pouvez également contacter AWISH au 514-631-3288 ou par e-mail à l'adresse [email protected]

⭐️SEULEMENT 2 COURS / 2 LIEUX CET ÉTÉ - PLACES LIMITÉES
Veuillez vous inscrire dès que possible pour réserver votre place.

📌Pierrefonds : du 30 juin au 18 août (8 semaines)
Les mardis de 10 h 30 à 12 h

📌Dorval : du 8 juillet au 26 août 2026 (8 semaines)
Les mercredis de 10 h 00 à 11 h 30 (nouvel horaire)

Prix total pour 8 semaines, à Dorval ou à Pierrefonds :
72 $ pour les membres d'AWISH ou 80 $ pour les non-membres

🔹 Dirigé par un instructeur certifié et professionnel.
🔹 Conçus pour répondre aux besoins et aux capacités de chacun.
🔹Exercices pour tout le corps, adaptés aux articulations et aux muscles (résistance, aérobic, étirements et relaxation).
🔹Tout le monde peut s'inscrire et participer, mais les membres d’AWISH bénéficient d'un tarif réduit ! (Devenez membre pour seulement 30 $ par an - visitez www.awishmontreal.org/fr/simpliquer pour en savoir plus sur les avantages de l'adhésion)

⭐️FAQ ⭐️

À QUOI RESSEMBLENT LES COURS D'EXERCICE D'AWISH ?
Dirigés par un instructeur certifié, chaque cours de 90 minutes à faible intensité comprend une série d'exercices de mobilité debout, assis et allongé sur un tapis (ou assis sur une chaise), suivis d'une période de relaxation.

- FAUT-IL ÊTRE ARTHRITIQUE POUR PARTICIPER À UN COURS ?
Non, tout le monde peut participer ! Nos cours contribuent à renforcer les muscles, protéger les articulations, améliorer l'équilibre, apprendre des techniques de relaxation et bien plus encore.
Ils sont conçus pour répondre aux besoins et aux capacités de chacun.

- DOIS-JE ÊTRE MEMBRE D'AWISH POUR PARTICIPER ?
Non, tout le monde peut s'inscrire, mais les membres d'AWISH paient moins cher par cours que les non-membres (et bénéficient d'avantages supplémentaires). Devenir membre d'AWISH est également un excellent moyen de soutenir notre organisation à but non lucratif. Rejoignez-nous dès maintenant pour seulement 30 $ par an - merci !

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🛑SOON 🛑 Monday June 15 2026 from 4-7pm

⭐️ AWISH AGM + SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COLD BUFFET

📍Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre (Salon B)
1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore Dorval H9S 2E5

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS FREE PUBLIC EVENT:

▪️AWISH AGM report at 4:30pm

▪️Cold buffet (FREE – donations accepted!)

▪️Special Presentation by AWISH (Arthritis: Living the Best Life)

▪️ Exercise Class Demo with Caroline Halle – join in! (~6pm)

▪️Local community organizations will have information booths
– AWISH
– Centre de ressources communautaires de l'Ouest de l'Île
– Abovas
– William Timmons
– Répit-Ressource
– Amis de la santé mentale / Friends for Mental Health
– Table de Quartier Sud de l'Ouest de l'Île
– Literacy Unlimited

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💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

⭐️ SUMMER EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ⭐️
Register easily online or contact AWISH
www.awishmontreal.org/services

Support AWISH:
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

⭐️AWISH AGM - Monday, June 15 2026 from 4-7pm ⭐️
*français ci-dessous*

Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre (Salon B)
📍1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore Dorval H9S 2E5

- AWISH AGM report at 4:30pm
- Cold buffet (FREE – donations accepted!)
- Special Presentation by AWISH (Arthritis: Living the Best Life)
- Exercise Class Demo with Caroline Halle – join in! (~6pm)
- Local community organizations will have information booths
– AWISH
– West Island CRC
– ABOVAS
– William Timmons
– Répit-Ressource
– Friends for Mental Health
– TQSOIM
– Literacy Unlimited

💜Plan on attending? Let us know! Leave a comment below 😎
Option to register online here:
https://awishmontreal.org/2026/05/11/awish-event-agm-2026/

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⭐️AGA d’ AWISH – Lundi le 15 juin 2026 (16h à 19h)⭐️

Salon B – Centre Communautaire Sarto-Desnoyers
📍1335 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore Dorval H9S 2E5

- AWISH rapport d’aga/agenda à 16h30
- Buffet froid (GRATUIT, dons acceptés)
- Présentation spéciale d’AWISH: « Arthrite: vivre pleinement sa vie »
- Demo d’un cours d’exercise avec Caroline Halle - participez ! (~18h)
- Les organisations communautaires locales tiendront des kiosques d'information
– AWISH
– CRC de l’Ouest-de-l’Île
– ABOVAS
– William Timmons
– Répit-Ressource
– Amis de la santé mentale
– TQSOIM
– Alphabétisastion sans limites

💜Vous comptez venir ? Faites-le-nous savoir !
Vous pouvez vous inscrire en ligne ici :
https://awishmontreal.org/fr/2026/05/11/aga-dawish-2026/

⭐️ Visit the AWISH information kiosk ⭐️ TOMORROW Saturday, May 23 2026 at the Kirkland Sports Complex.

Event: Together for Mental Health 2026 - by PCSM-CPMH
https://awishmontreal.org/.../awish-info-booth-may-23-2026/

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💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.
We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH:
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE

- Currently offering low-cost, low-intensity exercise classes in DDO, Dorval and Pierrefonds. Visit the Services page of our website to learn more & option to register online.

AWISH Info Booth: May 23 2026 - Together for Mental Health 2026 - AWISH Visit the AWISH information booth – we can’t wait to see you!

Register for this great event happening on May 24 2026 in Montreal & learn more about Cassie + Friends Society "the only charity in Canada dedicated 100% to the pediatric rheumatic disease community."

TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE
Thank you Dorval Oldtimers for supporting AWISH & our community!

https://awishmontreal.org/2026/05/12/thank-you-dorval-oldtimers/

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ENSEMBLE, NOUS POUVONS FAIRE PLUS
Merci à Les anciens de Dorval de soutenir AWISH et notre communauté !

AWISH thank you Dorval Oldtimers - AWISH TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE Thank you for supporting AWISH & our community!

Anyone else feel the same way?
Some days are like... it takes one big step to do one small task.

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💜 As a non-profit organization, AWISH helps people who deal with arthritis and chronic pain, serving the community of the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

We provide: INFORMATION | EDUCATION | SUPPORT

Support AWISH www.awishmontreal.org/get-involved
VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER ($30/year) | DONATE