The City of Quinte West, as part of its Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, has organized free wellness activities, discussions and demonstrations from over 30 exhibitors under the banner of Quinte West Wellness Expo.
On Saturday, May 7, the Quinte West City Hall located at 7 Creswell Drive in Trenton will be transformed into the Wellness Expo featuring over 30 wellness exhibitors and all-day demos, including yoga, a guided walk, crafts, bibliotherapy, music therapy, and panel discussions.
The event is free and open to everyone, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and no pre-registration is required, just drop in.
“We have a full day of activities,” said Laurie Caouette – Coordinator of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for the City of Quinte West. “It will definitely be a chance for people to try out new things.”
Time Activity:
10 a.m. Bibliotherapy with Krista of the Quinte West Public Library
10:30 a.m. Inner Temple Yoga
11 a.m. DIY craft with the Quinte West Youth Centre
11:30 a.m. Zentangle with Marita Langlois
12-1 p.m. Instructor-led trail walk with The Grit Pit
12-1 p.m. Soulful Singing with Wendy Luella Perkins
1:30 p.m. Inner Temple Yoga
2-2:45 p.m. Supporting the Mental Wellness of Your Trans Youth – Panel Discussion
2:45-3:45 p.m. Create a gratitude journal with the Quinte West Public Library
The Wellness Expo will have displays from the following exhibitors who will provide information and resources to support your wellness: · Quinte West Public Library · The Grit Pit · Quinte West Youth Centre · Inner Temple Yoga · Trenton Massage and Lymphedema Clinic · Hastings Prince Edward Public Health · Youthab · Volunteer + Information Centre of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties · St. Leonard’s Community Support, Prevention & Residential Services · Quinte Access · Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) · Hastings Housing Resource Centre · Quinte Immigration Services · Community Partners for Success · Unity Horses · Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre
· Quinte West Garden · Stirling Musical Instrument Lending Library · Good Minds Program – Enyonkwa’nikonhriyohake’ · Lower Trent Conservation · Addictions and Mental Health Services · SAGA-LGBTQ Education and Support Services of Canada Inc. / Transforum Quinte · Peer Support South Eastern Ontario · Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) · Crisis Intervention Centre · Career Edge · Three Oaks · Quinte West YMCA · Enrichment Centre for Mental Health · i-Float in the County · United Way Hastings & Prince Edward · Goodlife Fitness · Restored Vitality · Fearless Wellness Centre
· Healing Reiki by Shelley
The event will also feature a BBQ fundraiser for Quinte Transit. Stop by and check it out.
For more information about this event please visit: www.quintewest.ca/tourism-events/city-events/quinte-west-wellness-expo/.
