Upcoming Events
Mah-Jong
Wed. July 15
1:00 PM
Join us to play or learn how to play Mah-Jong!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Zumba
Thurs. July 16
10:00 AM
It’s finally back!!!
Join us for a fun and uplifting Zumba class with Brenda!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Board Games
Fri. July 17
1:00 PM
Let’s relax with an afternoon filled with board games and fun.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville
Community Garden Club
Mon. August 3
10:00 AM
Join us for our community garden club meeting. We will evaluate how it is going, and see if there is anything we should re-adjust.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Crochet/Knit with Gisèle
Tues. August 4
10:00 AM
Join us to work on your projects, learn how to crochet or simply have a chat.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Mah-Jong
Wed. August 5
1:00 PM
Join us to play or learn how to play Mah-Jong!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Scrapbooking
Fri. August 7
1:00 PM
Create a collage that tells your story! Using images, colours, and words, explore your favourite places, interests, and the things that make you unique. This fun and creative session is a chance to express your personality and share a little about yourself through art.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville
Fitness Class for All Levels
Mon. August 10
10:00 AM
w/ Jennifer
Join us for a fun and engaging fitness class perfect for all levels.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Thrift Sale
Friday. August 14
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come browse through amazing second-hand treasures and great finds. Prices are just $10 a bag or $1 per item (cash only). All proceeds raised go towards our Christmas dinners in a box.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Thrift Sale
Sat. August 15
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come browse through amazing second-hand treasures and great finds. Prices are just $10 a bag or $1 per item (cash only). All proceeds raised go towards our Christmas dinners in a box.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Medicinal Herbs
Mon. August 17
10:00 AM
Do you wonder about the plants growing right outside your door?
Join Tamara for a walk through Avante’s community garden to discover what common local plants can do for you. We’ll look at what’s growing, learn to identify a few familiar faces, and talk about their traditional and practical uses for everyday wellness.
No prior knowledge needed. Just bring your curiosity and your questions.
Tamara Schmidt is a Clinical Herbal Therapist, Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, and life coach based in Cowansville.
52 rue du Pont, Bedford
Mah-Jong
Wed. August 19
1:00 PM
Join us to play or learn how to play Mah-Jong!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Zumba
Thurs. August 20
6:00 PM
Join us for a fun and uplifting Zumba class with Brenda!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Vent Over Coffee & Digital Drop-in
Fri. August 21
1:00 PM
Whether you want to get something off your chest, talk about your week, or simply have a coffee. This is the perfect place for you. The Yamaska Literacy Council will also be present to host digital drop-ins, so feel free to bring any tech questions you may have.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville
Chair Yoga
Mon. August 24
1:30 PM
Join us at the Well for a 45 minute chair yoga class with Jaime Moar followed by a 45 minute discussion on learning to release thoughts and burdens that do not belong to you.
102 Chemin Lakeside, Knowlton
Fitness Class for All Levels
Wed. August 26
6:30 PM
Join us for a wonderful outdoor fitness class for all levels with Jennifer. Much like our Monday classes, this is a special event brought to us by the Loisirs de Bedford and is open to all! Meet us at Heritage Park. Bring small dumbbells, if you have them.
100 Rue Alcée-Rocheleau, Bedford
Craft Night
Thurs. August 27
6:00 PM
Join us for a wonderful night of quilting at the Missisquoi Museum. More details to come.
2 Rue River, Stanbridge East
Board Games
Fri. August 28
1:00 PM
Let’s relax with an afternoon filled with board games and fun.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville
Community Garden Club
Mon. August 31
10:00 AM
Join us for our community garden club meeting. We will evaluate how it is going, and see if there is anything we should re-adjust.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Crochet/Knit with Gisèle
Tues. September 1
10:00 AM
Join us to work on your projects, learn how to crochet or simply have a chat.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Mah-Jong
Wed. September 2
1:00 PM
Join us to play or learn how to play Mah-Jong!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Scrapboooking
Fri. September 4
1:00 PM
As women, when it comes to self-reflection we tend to be quick at pointing out the negative but less often the positive. During this scrapbooking session, we will exercise celebrating our strengths.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville
Open House
Wed. September 9
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stop by to renew your membership, find out about what we do, chat with our staff and enjoy some snacks and refreshments between 5PM to 7PM.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Botanical Gardens and Biodome
Friday. September 11
10:00 AM
We are excited to be visiting the Montréal Biodôme and the Jardin botanique de Montréal for a wonderful day of nature, discovery, and exploration together! The Biodôme offers an immersive experience through five ecosystems of the Americas, where visitors can observe fascinating animals, marine life, tropical plants, and beautiful natural environments all under one roof. Home to over 2,500 animals and hundreds of plant species, it is one of Montréal’s most unique and inspiring attractions.
We will also enjoy exploring the Jardin botanique de Montréal, recognized as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens. With stunning thematic gardens, exhibition greenhouses, peaceful walking paths, and thousands of plant species from around the globe, it is the perfect place to relax, learn, and connect with nature. ✨
Only 20 spaces are available and spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. We will be travelling together by mini bus, and additional details will be shared after registration.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Tea & Tarot with Tara
Tues. September 15
1:00 PM
Tara will be giving individual readings. There are three time slots available for those who reserve. First come, first served.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Mah-Jong
Wed. September 16
1:00 PM
Join us to play or learn how to play Mah-Jong!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Arts & Craft Night
Thurs. September 17
6:00 PM
Join us for a fun and relaxing arts and craft night with Breezey.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Apple Pies
Fri. September 18
9:30 AM
Help us make 100 apple pies for the Stanbridge East Museum’s Apple Pie Festival. Let’s share a laugh as we peel, cut and prepare the pies.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Fitness Class for all Levels
Mon. September 21
10:00 AM
w/ Jennifer
Join us for a fun and engaging fitness class perfect for all levels.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Nature Walk
Tues. September 22
10:00 AM
Join us for a beautiful walk along the Keith-Sornberger nature trail in Bedford. Meet us at Avante and we will walk to the trail.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Body Neutrality
Wed. September 23
6:00 PM
Join Breezey to learn how to accept your body as is and focus on how it gets you through the day rather than its appearance.
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Nutrition
Fri. September 25
10:00 AM
Nourishing Yourself After 50: Women’s Health, Intuitive Eating & Healthy Aging
As women move through menopause and beyond, nutrition can play an important role in supporting health, energy and quality of life. In this interactive workshop, registered dietitian Maude Guévin will share practical, evidence-based strategies to support women’s health, cultivate intuitive eating and help participants nourish themselves with confidence, flexibility, and enjoyment. Participants will leave with realistic tools for balanced eating, meal planning, and compassionate nutrition that fit into their everyday lives!
Maude Guévin, Registered Dietitian (RD)
Maude Guévin is a registered dietitian and founder of Nature Cyclique, a nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health. She helps women build sustainable eating habits through a compassionate, evidence-based approach that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Her mission is to make nutrition simple, intuitive, and free from guilt or rigid food rules while supporting our physiology and individual’s unique needs.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville
Kiosk at Lac Brome Farmers Market
Sat. September 26
8:30 AM
Avante will be having a kiosk at the Brome Lake Farmers’ Market! Stop by to say hello, learn more about our programs and services, and connect with our team.
The Brome Lake Farmers’ Market brings together local producers, processors, artisans, and community members to celebrate the best of our region. Discover fresh local products, unique handmade goods, and the diverse flavors that make our area special.
Located at 48 Maple Street, the market runs every Saturday from June 6 to October 10, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM under its permanent market structure.
We hope to see you there! 🌻🧺✨
48 Maple Street, Knowlton
Paint & Talk
Mon. September 28
1:30 PM
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting with Breezey. Spots are limited, reserve yours now!
270 rue Victoria, Lac Brome
Mah-Jong
Wed. September 30
1:00 PM
Join us to play or learn how to play Mah-Jong!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
The Ultimate Sandwich Cook-Off
Thurs. October 1
6:00 PM
Join us for a fun and friendly sandwich-making competition! Each team will create a unique sandwich using surprise mystery ingredients. The more ingredients you use, the more points you earn!
9 rue de la rivière, Bedford
Vent Over Coffee
Fri. October 2
1:00 PM
Whether you want to get something off your chest, talk about your week, or simply have a coffee. This is the perfect place for you.
505 rue du Sud, local #204, Cowansville