Residents of McGreevy Manor – Gerry Drolet, Bill Cox, David Thornton, Danny Shier, Jacques Boucher and Alain Fortin – enjoyed a visit to Fire Station #15 on Avenue Maguire, thanks to the SHEDQuarters program co-ordinated by Élise Arsenault (third from left). (Photo courtesy of Bill Cox)

SHEDquarters provides safe space for men who are caregivers

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SHEDquarters provides safe space for men who are caregivers

Submitted by Bill Cox*

Élise Arsenault, a master’s student in social work at Université Laval, has introduced the SHEDquarters as part of her academic work. It is a pilot project for English-speaking men in Quebec City who are caring for (or have cared for) a loved one.

A group of interested men at McGreevy Manor have joined the casual get-togethers twice a month, taking the opportunity to share skills, learn new hobbies, connect with other men who can relate to what they’re going through and find a supportive environment to help others while helping themselves along the way.

They have already been active with the building and painting of miniature wood Christmas trees that were sold to benefit Saint Brigid’s Guild. A morning was spent helping load boxes for the Quebec Community Christmas Hamper Campaign, and on Jan. 17, members visited Fire Station #15 on Avenue Maguire. 

Élise Arsenault is very active with the group and the McGreevy men appreciate her efforts on their behalf.  

*The writer is a former QCT columnist and a member of the SHEDQuarters program at McGreevy Manor. 

Residents of McGreevy Manor – Gerry Drolet, Bill Cox, David Thornton, Danny Shier, Jacques Boucher and Alain Fortin – enjoyed a visit to Fire Station #15 on Avenue Maguire, thanks to the SHEDQuarters program co-ordinated by Élise Arsenault (third from left). (Photo courtesy of Bill Cox)

SHEDquarters provides safe space for men who are caregivers was last modified: February 11th, 2025 by QCT Editor