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Saint-Antoine 50+ Community Centre is a non-profit social service organization that offers diverse programs and services to all seniors, as well as other adults, in the community. We strive to enhance the quality of life of individuals and communities of the South West sector of Montreal. We strive to foster friendships and create opportunities for members to share with and learn from people coping with similar life experiences.

About Us

Saint-Antoine 50+ Community Centre is a non-profit social service organization that offers diverse programs and services to all seniors, as well as other adults, in the community. We strive to enhance the quality of life of individuals and communities of the South West sector of Montreal. We strive to foster friendships and create opportunities for members to share with and learn from people coping with similar life experiences.

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1870

Begins as a private residence for a notable Montreal resident of the time, Sir Francis Hincks, a banker and politician.

1898

The house becomes a residence for impoverished single women.

1907

The building becomes the property of Henry Dart and his family. Mr. Dart’s daughter, Grace M. Dart, who suffered from tuberculosis, requests that her family use the building to create a hospital for impoverished people with TB. It becomes the Grace M. Dart Home Hospital.

1966

The centre is transformed into residences and becomes a centre for poor or homeless men, run by the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd.

1970

The Brothers extend their services to include daily phone calls and friendly visits to isolated seniors in the community. By 1970, the Brothers have 200 seniors receiving friendly visits.

1974

The centre starts being administered by the Catholic Community Services (CCS) and continues serving the senior population.

1993

Opening of individual apartments for seniors.

2008

The Good Shepherd changes its name to Saint-Antoine 50+ Community Centre.

2013

Saint-Antoine 50+ separates from CCS and becomes an independent organization.

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