The Legal Information Clinic is Back!
Townshippers’ Association, in collaboration with the Université de Sherbrooke, is continuing to offer its free Legal Information Service to the public this semester and we are very fortunate to have Pier-Alexandre Desbiens with us for the coming months.
Pier-Alexandre is a graduate of Bishop’s College School and went on to complete his Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance and Economics at the University of Toronto. While there, Pier-Alexandre was on the Dean’s List in “recognition of academic excellence for students ranking in the top ten percent of the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto.” He enrolled in the Université de Sherbrooke’s Law Program in 2009.
Pier-Alexandre will be at the Association on Tuesdays from January until March. Although he is unable to provide advice or counsel because he is not yet a lawyer, he can provide you with resources and information regarding any legal questions you may have. You can reach Pier-Alexandre by phone at 819-566-2182 (toll free 1-877-566-2182) or by e-mail at legalinfo@townshippers.qc.ca. All requests for information are strictly confidential.
Survey for Townships Artists
Townshippers’ Association has recently developed a survey to assess the needs of English-speaking artists living in the area, as well as to determine whether or not the Association could do anything to help meet these needs.
You do not necessarily need to be a professional artist to fill out this survey; we are looking for input from all kinds of artists, both those who consider it their full-time occupation and those for whom it is more of a hobby.
We particularly would like to know how our existing programs could be enhanced or changed, or if new projects could be created to fill needs that are currently not being met by other organizations or institutions in the area. Your input will help us to decide what initiatives we could undertake that would help to benefit artists in our region. In addition to answering the questions contained in this survey, we encourage artists to share with us any additional comments or suggestions they may have.
To access the survey, you can follow the link posted on Townshippers’ Association’s facebook page. If you do not have facebook, you can call the Association’s head office at 819-566-5717 (toll free: 1-866-566-5717) and we will gladly e-mail you the link to the survey. Any additional ideas or comments can be sent to us via email, at the following address: ta@townshippers.qc.ca.
Last Chance to Sign Up for Make Way for YOUth Discovery Days!
If a young person you know is considering making a move to the Estrie region in the near future, be sure to tell them about the upcoming Make Way for YOUth Discovery Days weekend – an all-inclusive, free chance to explore the Townships – taking place from February 10th to 12th at Orford National Park’s Jouvence.
Over the course of the weekend, several workshops will take place, including a meditation workshop led by Michael Mykolyshyn, a former Discovery Days participant. The group will enjoy outdoor activities such as tubing, skating on the lake (by Christmas lights), use of a sweat lodge and a sugaring off. On Saturday night, the group will attend a networking activity, complete with live music. For more information about this weekend, contact Sheila Quinn, Make Way for YOUth/Desjardins Migration Agent, at mwfy@townshippers.qc.ca or 819-566-5717 (toll free: 1-866-566-5717).
Photo cutline: Participants in the upcoming Make Way for YOUth weekend will stay at Jouvence’s Loge Hors-Piste. With their own personal guide (and the support of the Make Way for YOUth/Desjardins Migration Agent), these young people will participate in workshops and networking events, prepare their own meals and enjoy outdoor activities in the beautiful atmosphere of Orford National Park.
Photo Credit: Sheila Quinn
