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A new wellness and creativity event is set to offer women a space for self-reconnection and empowerment. Un Temps pour Elle, a unique occasion dedicated to sacred feminine energy and personal well-being, is the vision of Sophie Durand, CEO of Créations Sophistiquées. Organized in collaboration with Anne-Claire Benoit Joffroy, the gathering will take place on March 16, at Centre Aydelu, 94 Rue du Patrimoine in Aylmer, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Bringing together 33 exhibitors—including artisans, authors, and creators—the salon will feature creative workshops, yoga, meditation, and interactive experiences designed to help women awaken an often-overlooked inner power. The event is free to attend, with specialized workshops available for a registration fee, ensuring a rich and personalized experience.

Beyond personal well-being, Un Temps pour Elle is also a call for solidarity. Durand and her team are using the event as a platform to raise funds for L’Autre chez soi, a shelter supporting women and children affected by domestic violence. “This cause is deeply personal to me,” said Durand. “I have experienced it myself, and I know how much violence can destroy lives. We need to break the silence and extend a helping hand to those who need it. Together, we can make a difference.”

Funds raised will go toward setting up a dedicated wellness and training room at the shelter, providing a space for healing and rebuilding. Visitors can contribute by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win a gift basket donated by artisans and sponsors. All proceeds from the raffle, along with a portion of sales from the on-site café, will go directly to L’Autre Chez Soi.

Durand expressed her gratitude to those supporting the initiative, including her assistant, Carole Lynn Puckett, and co-organizer Anne-Claire Benoit Joffroy. She also gave special thanks to her three daughters, Kassandra, Vanessa and Véronique, for their unwavering support. “I couldn’t do this without them,” she said. “Their belief in me gives me the strength to keep moving forward.”

As Un Temps pour Elle approaches, Durand hopes the event will not only provide a moment of peace and inspiration but also serve as a reminder that empowerment and compassion go hand in hand. “When women come together with purpose and heart, incredible things happen,” she said. “This event is about lifting each other up, and I believe its impact will extend far beyond just one day.”