What’s On Saguenay: May 2025
Are you looking for activities to do in Saguenay that are catered to English-speakers and bilinguals? This month at ECO-02, we’ve got a smorgasbord of free activities to keep you occupied throughout May.
And there’s something for everyone…
From family-friendly gardening and cooking workshops, to paint club and yoga & more. We’ve even got a kids’ Pyjama Story Time and new Youth Drop-In Hours to suit our younger community members.
This month at a glance
Feel free to bookmark this page or screenshot the calendar above for a quick way to see what’s on.
Also, don’t forget to check our events page from time to time, as we sometimes add more activities to the schedule throughout the month.
Want to learn more about this month’s activities at ECO-02?
Let’s dive in!
Cooking Workshops
The Heart & Hearth Kitchen Collective invites English-speaking and bilingual parents to 2 hands-on workshops designed to help you cook nutritious meals and snacks without breaking the bank!
What you'll learn:
Delicious, budget-friendly family recipes
Creative ways to cook with tofu
Easy, nutritious, and affordable snack ideas
Valuable nutrition tips to support your family’s health
Bonuses:
🎁 FREE kitchen utensil set & knife sets for all participants!
👶 FREE daycare available for children under 5 during the workshops!
🛒 Plus, take home the ingredients to recreate the recipes you learn at home!
When signing up, you are registering for two workshops—one focused on cooking with tofu, and one on snacks.
📅 Thu, May 1 & 8
🕡 10 AM
📍 Maison des Familles de La Baie
Spaces are limited. Sign up now to secure your place!
Youth Drop-In Hours
Our Youth Drop-In Hours will run every other Friday, from May 2 until June 30.
These sessions are for secondary and post-secondary youth to make use of the ECO-02 Community Space and its resources, including:
Streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime)
Board games
Video game (Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch)
Books and manga
Study corner
In addition, we<ll host the odd movie night, game night, and other special events.
Free snacks and drinks will also be available.
📅 Fri, May 2–June 30 (every other week)
🕡 4–9PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Our first Youth Drop-In Hours kicks off on Friday, May 2, with a Dungeons & Dragons session, hosted by our director and resident dungeon-master, Brittney.
Dungeons & Dragons (aka D&D) is a collaborative storytelling game where you create a character, roll dice, and go on adventures full of mystery, monsters, and magic. You can be a brave hero, a sneaky rogue, or even a half-elf bard with a talking sword—it’s all up to you and your imagination!
So, whether you're a seasoned adventurer or totally new to tabletop role-playing games, this 'one-shot' adventure is the perfect opportunity to dive in, make new friends, and explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons—all in a chill, welcoming space.
No sign-up needed.
📅 Fri, May 2
🕡 4–9PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Paint Club
Do you love to paint or want to explore a new creative hobby?
Our Paint Club meets every second Monday and is the perfect space for artists of all kinds—from painting miniature figurines and model cars to painting with watercolors and acrylics.
Come along to share your skills, improve your technique, or learn something new in a welcoming and billingual environment.
New to the hobby? No worries!
We have some materials and miniatures available for you to try, or you can bring your own!
📅 Mon, May 5 & 19
🕕 6–9 PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Yoga
Relax, recharge, and connect with your community at Yoga For All, led by experienced yoga instructor and community member Lisa McKenna.
These yoga classes are open to all levels—whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi.
📅 Fri, May 9 & 23
🕙 10–11 AM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
What to bring: Your own yoga mat and a willingness to unwind!
Spaces are limited. Sign up here to reserve your spot.
Gardening
Join us at Ferme La Rouquine for our second Intergenerational Gardening Workshop!
Whether you're new to gardening or have a green thumb already, this hands-on session will teach you the basics of starting your garden from seed.
You'll leave with your own free seed starters, gardening tips, and a deeper connection to nature.
Snacks provided. All ages welcome
📅 Sun, May 25
🕙 10–11:30 AM
📍 Ferme La Rouquine
Limited spaces available. Sign up though Zeffy today!
Let’s Talk ADHD
Join us for supportive and informative meetings led by Kim Laliberté, a special care counselor at Association PANDA Saguenay - Lac-St-Jean, designed for anyone navigating the challenges of a potential ADHD diagnosis.
Let’s Talk ADHD: For Parents
This meeting is designed to support parents of children with a diagnosis or those who suspect their child might have one, helping them navigate the challenges they face.
Participants will engage in discussions about their experiences and receive valuable information to help them explore potential next steps for both themselves and their children.
📅 Postponed (new date tbc)
🕙 6:30–8 PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Spaces are limited. Sign up through Zeffy.
Let’s Talk ADHD: For Adults
This meeting is designed to support individuals who may be facing a diagnosis or suspect they might have one, helping them navigate the challenges that come with uncertainty.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their concerns and receive guidance, along with valuable information to help them explore possible next steps in their journey.
📅 Thu, May 5
🕙 6:30–8 PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Mothers Day Gift Boxes
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re handing out FREE relaxing gift boxes for moms and mother figures!
Deadline for booking: May 4
📍 Pick up at the ECO-02 Community Center
📅 May 8–9
🕙 9 AM–4.30 PM
Limited quantities available and registration required—order yours now!
CPR for Babies & Toddlers
Learn the basics of how to respond in an emergency and leave with a better understanding of the key actions to take when it matters most.
Join us for this free informative session in our community space with Sarah-Anne Boulianne Champagne, in partnership with Triolait.
📅 May 8
🕙 9:30–11:30 AM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Limited space available. Registration required.
Speak & Share
Come enjoy a warm cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and practice your language skills in a 50% English, 50% French environment!
Whether you're looking to improve your English, French, or both, our Speak & Share is a great opportunity to practice and connect with other community members in a friendly, relaxed space.
Daytime Sessions:
📅 Mai 7 & 21
🕡 10:00AM - 11:30AM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Evening Sessions:
📅 Mai 14 & 28
🕡 6:30PM - 8:00PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
No booking required—just drop by and say hello/bonjour!
Pause Jasette
Vous êtes un professionnel de la santé et vous souhaitez pratiquer votre anglais?
Rejoignez notre directrice de programme Ashley les jeudis à midi.
Ces sessions en ligne sont librement structurées et sans jugement. Que vous souhaitiez simplement écouter ou que vous soyez prêt à plonger dans la conversation, vous êtes le bienvenu !
📅 Les jeudis (mai 1, 8, 15, 22 et 29)
🕡 12 h 00 à 13 h 00
📍 Zoom (en ligne)
Drop-In Coffee Mornings
Stop by the ECO-02 Community Centre every other Wednesday for a morning chat and a free hot beverage at our bi-weekly Drop-in Coffee sessions.
Meet other community members to chat, practice your French, and enjoy some light treats in our community space.
📅 May 14 & 28
🕡 9:30AM - 12:00PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Kids Story Time
Join us for a bed time story activity complete with milk and cookies!
All you need is your pjyamas and to let us know of any dietary restrictions.
📅 May 23
🕕 6:30–9 PM
📍 ECO-02 Community Centre
Limited space available. Registration required.
What is ECO-02?
ECO-02 is an organization that offers support, assistance, and resources to English-speakers living in the region of Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean, Quebec.
We also organize a wide range of (mostly free) activities for our community members to participate in and get to know each other, like the ones you see above!
So whether you’re new to the region, planning to move here, or even if you’ve been here a while and have just discovered us, then feel free to drop our community space and say hello!
You can find us at:
ECO-02 Community Centre
3750 Royaume Blvd #202
Jonquière QC G7X 0A4
Or give us a call/email:
418-543-4302 / info[at]eco-02.ca
