Out & About: Ice Cream Social in Cap-Rouge

On Tuesday, June 30 & Friday, July 3, we’re heading to Chocolat Favori in Cap-Rouge for an Ice Cream Social! We’ll enjoy delicious treats and soak up the sun on their beautiful outdoor terrace. It’s the perfect way to connect, relax, and celebrate the warmer days ahead.

Ice Cream Social in Cap-Rouge

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

On Friday, July 3, we’re heading to Chocolats Favoris in Cap-Rouge for an Ice Cream Social! We’ll enjoy delicious treats and soak up the sun on their beautiful outdoor terrace. It’s the perfect way to connect, relax, and celebrate the warmer days ahead.

Join us for a scoop (or two) of fun! ☀️

Date: Friday, July 3
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Chocolats Favoris | Cap-Rouge
Who: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Teatime July 26

This 90-minutes-long immersive and interactive experience will provide you with an introduction to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste a number of teas as well as sweet and savory snacks.

 

Tickets must be purchased by end of day the Wednesday before the event. In the event that the minimum number of registrations (8) is not reached by the Wednesday prior to the event, the activity will be canceled and all tickets refunded. The maximum number of registration is 20. Please note that Teatime tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

Sweet and savory treats are provided in collaboration with Pâtisserie Chouquette.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Morrin Centre website here: https://www.morrin.org/en/tour-booking/?re-product-id=111700&rwstep=product&mc_cid=de701ab23c&mc_eid=783d4e7481

Learn about zine cover designs and create your own collage art!

All crafts material will be provided. The workshop is open to all, with no previous experience required.

This event will be given in English, with a bilingual Q&A.

Guests

Nina Boucher lives in Lévis. A self-taught multidisciplinary artist, her practice combines visual arts and poetic writing. Her works explore emotion and feeling through mixed techniques and often upcycled or unconventional materials.

On canvas, in 3D or in the form of an object book, she has presented her work in several group exhibitions, symposiums, and biennials, including Peindre à Beaumont (2026), the Biennale internationale de carnets d’artistes (2024, 2026), the International Miniature Art of the Galerie Louise Carrier (2025), and the Galerie d’art l’Espace-Temps Culturel (2025). Solo exhibitions also took place at the UQAR Lévis campus, at Café la Mosaïque, and at Café du Quartier.

The blending of techniques and the continuous evolution of her practice are at the heart of her approach. A member of the Cercle d’écriture de la ville de Québec (Quebec City Writing Circle), she also integrates her poetry into her artist books and zines.

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Mary Thaler lives in Quebec City. Formerly an oceanographic researcher, she now works as a scientific editor, translator, writer, and zine-maker. She is author and illustrator of numerous comic zines tackling subjects such as housing precarity in the Canadian Arctic, writing craft, and the fictional adventures of mutant lab animals.

In addition to being active in the indie comic scene, Mary has written many short stories appearing in magazines such as Orca Literary, Prairie Fire, and The New Quarterly. Her verse novella, Ulfhildr, was published by Untimely Books in Fall 2023.

Website

 

To register and for more information please visit the Morrin Centre website here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/express-yourself-covers/?mc_cid=de701ab23c&mc_eid=783d4e7481

 

Morrin Centre Poetry Soirée

Join us for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!

Calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts!

The Morrin Centre holds open-mic poetry soirées the first Monday of every month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Library. Come to read your poetry or come to listen!

These soirées are drop-in events. If you arrive after the event starts, please ring the doorbell.

 

The Library will be open to Morrin Centre members as of an hour before the Poetry Soirée (6:30 p.m.) for a Poetry Pen Pals event. Come write poetic letters to our pen pal, the city of Dunedin, New Zealand!

 

If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org.

Teatime July 5

This 90-minutes-long immersive and interactive experience will provide you with an introduction to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste a number of teas as well as sweet and savory snacks.

 

Tickets must be purchased by end of day the Wednesday before the event. In the event that the minimum number of registrations (8) is not reached by the Wednesday prior to the event, the activity will be canceled and all tickets refunded. The maximum number of registration is 20. Please note that Teatime tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

Sweet and savory treats are provided in collaboration with Pâtisserie Chouquette.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Morrin Centre website here: https://www.morrin.org/en/tour-booking/?re-product-id=111698&rwstep=product&mc_cid=de701ab23c&mc_eid=783d4e7481

Shared Horizons:
Mural in Tribute to Afro-Quebecers

Join us in the Karim-Ouellet Park and discover with Webster the themes of identity, memory, and culture represented in the Lucien-Borne Community Center mural!

Image: Courtesy of Québec City

On the rear facade of the Lucien-Borne Community Center in Quebec City, the mural in tribute to the Afro-Quebecers who lived here from 1629 to 2021—from Olivier Le Jeune to Karim Ouellet—anchors their memory and their contribution to Quebec City in the urban space. Using the wall as a canvas, this work dialogues with the urban environment while exploring themes of identity, memory, and culture.

During this exceptional presentation, Webster will recount his experience on this artistic project, which was developed under his leadership and in collaboration with several artists.

The meeting point is in front of the mural in Parc Karim-Ouellet, next to the Lucien-Borne Community Center (100 Ch Ste-Foy, Quebec, QC G1R 1T1).

In case of bad weather, the presentation will be held in the Lucien-Borne community center (details will be sent to all registered participants).

This presentation will be given in English.

Guest

Credit: Philipe Ruel

Aly Ndiaye, aka Webster, was born and raised in the Limoilou district of Quebec City. With a Senegalese father and a Quebecois mother, he has always been proud of his origins and presents himself as a purebred metis SénéQueb. His passion for history led him to pursue university studies in this field. An activist, Webster is very involved socially. He regularly gives conferences on a multitude of subjects, including the one he has a predilection for: the history of the Afro-descendant presence and slavery in Quebec and Canada since the time of New France.

Webster is the author of a hip-hop writing manual, À l’Ombre des Feuilles (Québec Amérique, 2019), two children’s books, Le Grain de Sable (Septentrion, 2019) and Charlotte et la fin de l’esclavage auQuébec (Septentrion, 2025), and is the French translator of the book Contrat racial by Charles W. Mills (Mémoire d’encrier, 2023).

Since 2023, he has represented the Quebec province on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Reserve your spot on the Morrin Centre website here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/shared-horizons-mural/?mc_cid=de701ab23c&mc_eid=783d4e7481

 

Join us for Fall Fest 2026, a fun-filled community celebration hosted by Voice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with the Central Québec School Board!

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Quebec High School – 945 Avenue Belvédère, Québec City

This free, family-friendly event brings together community organizations, local businesses, cultural groups, and performers for a day of discovery, connection, and entertainment. Enjoy live performances, children’s activities, interactive booths, and much more, while celebrating the vibrant English-speaking community of the greater Québec City region.

Interested in showcases your services, products or talents?
Book now by contacting:
info@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 221

Looking to volunteer?
Reach out to Elise Holloway at the Wellness Centre:
eholloway@jhpartners.net | (418) 684-5333 ext. 11948

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

Every Wednesdays between July 8 & August 26, we’re heading to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a free musical performance!

Take a mid-week break and enjoy a free lunchtime musical performance in a beautiful church setting. Every Wednesday, talented musicians fill the space with inspiring music, creating the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and soak in the atmosphere! 🎶⛪✨

Date: Every Wednesday (between July 8 & August 26)
Time: 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Who: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Detailed Schedule:

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

Every Wednesdays between July 8 & August 26, we’re heading to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a free musical performance!

Take a mid-week break and enjoy a free lunchtime musical performance in a beautiful church setting. Every Wednesday, talented musicians fill the space with inspiring music, creating the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and soak in the atmosphere! 🎶⛪✨

Date: Every Wednesday (between July 8 & August 26)
Time: 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Who: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Detailed Schedule:

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

Every Wednesdays between July 8 & August 26, we’re heading to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a free musical performance!

Take a mid-week break and enjoy a free lunchtime musical performance in a beautiful church setting. Every Wednesday, talented musicians fill the space with inspiring music, creating the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and soak in the atmosphere! 🎶⛪✨

Date: Every Wednesday (between July 8 & August 26)
Time: 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Who: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Detailed Schedule:

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

Every Wednesdays between July 8 & August 26, we’re heading to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a free musical performance!

Take a mid-week break and enjoy a free lunchtime musical performance in a beautiful church setting. Every Wednesday, talented musicians fill the space with inspiring music, creating the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and soak in the atmosphere! 🎶⛪✨

Date: Every Wednesday (between July 8 & August 26)
Time: 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Who: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Detailed Schedule:

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

Every Wednesdays between July 8 & August 26, we’re heading to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a free musical performance!

Take a mid-week break and enjoy a free lunchtime musical performance in a beautiful church setting. Every Wednesday, talented musicians fill the space with inspiring music, creating the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and soak in the atmosphere! 🎶⛪✨

Date: Every Wednesday (between July 8 & August 26)
Time: 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Who: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Detailed Schedule: