Generations Party: our Annual Community Gathering Returns on May 9!

On this unifying day, a great program awaits you!

Recreational, sports and creative activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Swap market

The swap market is a fun, eco-friendly event that invites community members to trade goods and services without the need to use money. The aim is to encourage the exchange of goods and skills, while reducing waste and environmental impact.

The swap market is open to all community members! Come and exchange objects in good condition, or even services: cooking lessons for toys in good condition, gardening tools for clothes: anything is possible!

To reserve a table at the swap market, contact [email protected].

Activities for all ages

• Story time at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. with Village Famille Sutton
• Spikeball with the Maison des jeunes de Sutton
• Exercise and strength training with Coop Gym Santé Sutton
• Artistic activities with CAB Sutton, Maison des jeunes de Sutton and Territoires solidaires
• Intergenerational exchange meetings with the Men’s Shed
• Bird discovery with the Club des ornithologues de Brome-Missisquoi
• Joëlette tours with PENS to discover inclusive hiking
• Circus workshop with Cristina and Nathalie from Cirkaz
• Line dancing with Tamara Hamelin of Knockin’ Boots from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
• Information booths for some 15 organizations offering services in Sutton: an excellent opportunity to discover them!

After the Generations Party, PENS will also be offering an intergenerational walk along the Village-Mountain trail, to round off the day. Meet in front of the school greenhouse, at 2 p.m., to set off together!

Musical programming

The musical ambience on site will be provided by local artists: you will hear performances by Patrick Simard and TAMRITAM, a few acts from the school’s Talent Show, as well as Karen & Friends.

Free cold lunch from noon

Come and enjoy a delicious cold lunch and share a convivial moment with members of the community. The lunch, prepared by Racine pop volunteers and cooks, will include sandwiches and salads. A vegan and gluten-free option will also be on the menu!

We have set up outdoor picnic areas so you can eat in peace and enjoy the activities on offer. Feel free to bring your own lunch if you prefer!

In order to reduce waste, we invite you to bring your own dishes. Compostable dishes will be available if required.

We hope to see many of you there!

In the event of rain, the event will be held indoors in the gymnasium.

If you would like to volunteer a bit of your time on this wonderful day, we can always use a little help. Please fill in the form to register: Volunteer for Generations Day 2026. Thank you!

A great local organization!

The day is organized by a sub-committee of the Table de développement des communautés de Sutton-Abercorn, which brings together a number of local partners. The sub-committee is composed of citizens and representatives of the Sutton School OPP, FADOQ Les Deux Monts, Racine pop, CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS, and Town of Sutton.

The Generations Party is made possible thanks to many hours of volunteer work, the support of the Réseau de développement social de Brome-Missisquoi funded by the Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, and the support of the Town of Sutton.

The Table de développement des communautés de Sutton-Abercorn is a forum for exchange, partnership and concerted action by citizens and social organizations on collective issues related to living conditions in their community. In concrete terms, these meetings enable the exchange of information, the development of a common vision, the identification of perceived problems and solutions to be implemented together. To find out more, visit Réseau de développement social de Brome-Missisquoi.