History of FADOQ – Régions de Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches
1960
As a result of changes in society, religious practices, and their families, seniors feel a strong need to connect with one another. The first Âge d’Or clubs appear in Quebec.
1969
The first Conseil de l’Âge d’Or: Some fifty clubs join together in the Quebec City area to found the Âge d’Or movement. Club members come together to counteract loneliness, insecurity, inactivity, and inutility.
1970
The Fédération de l’Âge d’or du Québec (FADOQ) charter is adopted on June 16, 1970.
Mission
- To serve all seniors, regardless of race, religion, or language.
Mandate
- Bring seniors together and provide them with a voice.
- Promote their physical, moral, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
1971
The government of Quebec declares the last Sunday in May “Âge d’Or Sunday.”
1977
Given the size of the province, the regional board subdivides the organization into 14 sectoral committees to increase its presence on the ground and better serve clubs.
1990
The regional board of directors adopts its motto “Quelqu’un auprès de quelqu’un” (people helping people).
In order to attract new members, FADOQ proposes that clubs and regional networks accept people age 50 and over as active members. The previous minimum age was 55.
The regional board of directors formally expresses the administrative regions it covers: Quebec City and Chaudière-Appalaches. From this time on, both administrative regions are represented on the provincial FADOQ board of directors.
In the same year, following a recommendation from the provincial board of directors, regional networks add the acronym FADOQ to their official names to demonstrate solidarity with the provincial network and promote FADOQ.
The name becomes FADOQ – Régions de Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches.
2001
FADOQ changes its official name to FADOQ – Mouvement des Aînés du Québec
to avoid the negative public perception of “Âge d’Or.” FADOQ wants to refresh its image. The word “mouvement” adds energy and vitality that characterize FADOQ. The movement involves action, life, and countering immobility and inutility.
FADOQ – Régions de Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches celebrates its 35th anniversary. From 75 clubs and 9,000 members when it was founded in 1969, the regional network grows to include 179 clubs and 57,000 members in 2004.
FADOQ – Régions de Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches celebrates its 40th anniversary in style. Few organizations are as dynamic and able to successfully navigate changes over such a long history. The range of programs and services on offer continues to evolve and develop. From writing to physical activity and sports to new computer technology and the Internet, there’s something for everyone.
First Salon FADOQ 50 ans+.
