Supporting the 50+ Community
The Teapot supports 50+ adults in being a valued and connected part of their community.
Ultimate Aspiration & Vision:
A society where we age with dignity and no one is forgotten.
Our Mission Statement:
The Teapot supports 50+ adults in being a valued and connected part of their community.
The Teapot’s Core Values:
Adaptability:
To adjust and be flexible to the ever-evolving needs of the community.
Respect:
To value our differences with dignity, compassion and empathy, creating an inclusive environment for all.
Connection:
To create unity by building trust which fosters genuine relationships that will have a lasting impact.
Empowerment:
To promote a culture of personal growth and development, by encouraging confidence, autonomy, and self-determination.
About Us
Lachine Senior Citizens Inc. known as The Teapot, is a not-for-profit community centre for people who are fifty years of age and over (50+).
Lachine Senior Citizens Inc., known as The Teapot, works to improve the quality of life of the 50+ community of Lachine and surrounding areas by providing activities, services, and volunteer opportunities that empower, educate, and excite.
With over 1300 members participating in over 40 programs annually, we provide a safe space for diverse backgrounds in race, gender, language, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexual orientation.
We encourage our participants to express their needs and opinions. The Teapot is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where every participant can thrive, explore their interests, and continue to develop their skills. Through active participation and involvement, we create an environment that supports connection and personal growth.
Our History
As the name reflects, the centre started as an afternoon tea group…
As the name reflects, the centre started as an afternoon tea group within the church basement of Resurrection of Our Lord. Before long, a federal grant was obtained, which enabled the hiring of a part-time employee. What had begun as a “drop-in” centre soon became a multi-resource community centre that includes the offer of Home Support Services, which were funded by The Greater Montreal Agency for Health and Social Services (L’Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal).
In 1976, Catholic Community Services applied for funding from Centraide, who became The Teapot’s primary resource of funding. The Teapot then moved into a small storefront on the corner of Notre Dame and 19th Avenue. In 1982, the City of Lachine, now the Borough of Lachine, offered The Teapot the use of their locale at La Maison du Brasseur. In April 2013, The Teapot and Catholic Community Services ended their long time partnership and now The Teapot operates independently.
Our Team

Tamara Peel
Executive Director
tamarap@theteapot.org

Kierra Dubeau
Communications Coordinator
kierrad@theteapot.org

Melissa Maselli
Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
melissam@theteapot.org

Jacqueline (Jackie) Casey
Social Services Coordinator
jackiec@theteapot.org

Michelle Welsford
Activities Coordinator
michellew@theteapot.org

Rebecca Bryan
Social Development Coordinator
rebeccab@theteapot.org

Ashley Hamilton
Program Worker
ashleyh@theteapot.org

Theresa Guihan
Intervention Worker
theresag@theteapot.org

Carole Coulombe
Community Liaison Agent

Amber Eckhardt
Community Liaison Agent

Nora Xu
Book keeper

Peter Pardi
Transport
Our Board of Directors

Marie-Josée Boivin
President

Valerie Clayton
Vice-President

Diane Larouche
Secretary

Brownlee Thomas
Treasurer

Gerlinda Gimber
Director

Anita Stern
Director

Célyne Pilon
Director
Our Supporters
A big thank you to all the generous contributors and supporters of The Teapot!