Adult Leisure Activities

Group activities are offered to individuals who live in the community in order to encourage and develop social interactions, the use of acquired personal and interpersonal skills and interdependence.

Leisure activities are a critical dimension of the quality of life for all people, particularly for individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder – an often-forgotten segment of the population. These activities are a vehicle through which they have fun, develop friendships, socialize in a peer group, and develop skills and competencies. 

Miriam Foundation launched the Azrieli Adult Leisure Program in the fall of 2011 and has been providing leisure activities on evenings and weekends ever since. The emphasis on group activities allows participants to enjoy their leisure time, create and nurture friendships, and maintain and enhance their social language and motor skills.

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Registration for the WINTER / SPRING Session 2026 will be open SepJanuary 5 - 9, 2026

Winter / Spring Session 2026 Program Information

Winter / Spring 2026 Schedule 

Winter / Spring Session 2026 Registration Form

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The Rafi Azrieli Social Skills Program is designed for young adults in the community who wish to participate in group activities that foster social interaction, build on personal and interpersonal skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging and interdependence.

Participants work together to prepare a simple, nourishing meal. Each person contributes by helping with cooking, baking, setting the table, or cleaning up afterward. Sharing a meal becomes a communal activity that encourages collaboration and connection.

In addition, facilitators offer group-based activities—such as art, baking, board games, book club, science projects, and physical activities—while also supporting individual projects that reflect participants’ interests. The focus on group engagement provides opportunities to enjoy leisure time, create and sustain friendships, and develop social communication, collaboration, and motor skills.

A unique feature of this program is its partnership with the English Montreal School Board (EMSB). Sessions are held at the Wagar Adult Learning Centre, where a teacher remains present throughout the program. The teacher integrates individualized learning goals into activities, such as math, reading, or memory exercises.

Where: Wagar Adult Learning Centre, 5778 Parkhaven, Côte Saint-Luc

When: 

• Mondays, 3:00 – 8:30 pm: for high-functioning young adults with very low needs
• Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:00 – 8:30 pm: for young adults with mild to moderate needs

Who: Young adults aged 18–30

Why Join ? 

The program provides a welcoming space for young adults to connect with peers, discover new interests, and participate in meaningful projects—from art and science to cooking, baking, and reading—while enjoying the shared experience of preparing and eating supper together.

Registration 

To enroll, participants must register as EMSB students and complete the school’s official registration form.

Required documents (must be valid and complete):

• Quebec Medicare card (not expired)
• If born in Quebec: Quebec long-form birth certificate OR baptismal certificate (issued before Jan. 1, 1994)
• If born elsewhere in Canada: Long-form birth certificate (with parents’ names)
• If born outside Canada or not a Canadian citizen: Foreign passport (valid or expired) AND Canadian Citizenship certificate (both sides) OR permanent resident card OR record of landing OR confirmation of permanent residency OR Quebec Selection Certificate

Our Team

Nina Chepurniy – Leisure Program Coordinator

Interested?

Please contact Nina Chepurniy by email : [email protected] or by phone (514) 345 - 8330 ext 203