VEQ in partnership the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running every Thursday from September 18th to December 18th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
Blueberry Picking in Saint-Nicolas
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, August 7, & Friday, August 14, we’re heading to Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes for a picnic and blueberry picking!
Spend a fun-filled day picking fresh, juicy blueberries and enjoy a picnic in the orchard! Bring your own lunch or purchase a delicious meal on-site for the perfect summer outing.
In the event of rain or a heat wave, the activity will be postponed.
A basket full of blueberries is around 6,50$ + tx.
Date: Friday, August 7 & Friday, August 14
Activity Time: To be determined
Location: Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes
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
Blueberry Picking in Saint-Nicolas
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, August 7, & Friday, August 14, we’re heading to Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes for a picnic and blueberry picking!
Spend a fun-filled day picking fresh, juicy blueberries and enjoy a picnic in the orchard! Bring your own lunch or purchase a delicious meal on-site for the perfect summer outing.
In the event of rain or a heat wave, the activity will be postponed.
A basket full of blueberries is around 6,50$ + tx.
Date: Friday, August 7 & Friday, August 14
Activity Time: To be determined
Location: Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes
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
Picnic at Domaine de Maizerets
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 Tuesday, July 31, we’re heading to Domaine de Maizerets for a fun summer picnic!
Unwind with a delightful picnic in one of the city’s most beautiful parks—fresh air, great company, and the perfect setting for a relaxing day outdoors.
In the event of rain or a heat wave, the activity will be postponed to August 11, 2026.
Date: Friday, July 31
Time on the island: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Domaine de Maizerets (entrance on Blvd Montmorency)
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
Please bring with you:
- A cold lunch
- A water bottle
Picnic at Domaine de Maizerets
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 Tuesday, July 28, we’re heading to Domaine de Maizerets for a fun summer picnic!
Unwind with a delightful picnic in one of the city’s most beautiful parks—fresh air, great company, and the perfect setting for a relaxing day outdoors.
In the event of rain or a heat wave, the activity will be postponed to August 4, 2026.
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time on the island: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Domaine de Maizerets (entrance on Blvd Montmorency)
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
Please bring with you:
- A cold lunch
- A water bottle
Shopping at Laurier Québec
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 24, we’re heading to Laurier Québec for a fun day of shopping!
Date: Friday, July 24
Activity Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Laurier Québec
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
Île d’Orléans & Lavender Fields
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 Tuesday, July 14 & Friday, July 17, we’re heading to Île d’Orléans for a drive around the island!
Hop on the bus with us and explore the beautiful Île d’Orléans for the day. We will stop at a few local shops (details below) and have a picnic at La Seigneurie de l’île d’Orléans, where we’ll visit their beautiful lavender fields.
Don’t forget to pack a cold lunch with you! We’ll have a picnic at the lavender fields.
Please note that this outing will involve a long bus ride with multiple stops along the way. For a better view, make sure to sit on the left-hand side of the bus!
Date: Tuesday, July 14 & Friday, July 17
Time on the island: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Île d’Orléans
Cost: 10$ for the lavender fields
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
Where we’ll be stopping:
- Cassis Monna & Filles
- Fromagerie Ferme Audet Île d’Orléans
- La Seigneurie de l’Île d’Orléans
- Chocolaterie de l’Île d’Orléans
Île d’Orléans & Lavender Fields
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 Tuesday, July 14 & Friday, July 17, we’re heading to Île d’Orléans for a drive around the island!
Hop on the bus with us and explore the beautiful Île d’Orléans for the day. We will stop at a few local shops (details below) and have a picnic at La Seigneurie de l’île d’Orléans, where we’ll visit their beautiful lavender fields.
Don’t forget to pack a cold lunch with you! We’ll have a picnic at the lavender fields.
Please note that this outing will involve a long bus ride with multiple stops along the way. For a better view, make sure to sit on the left-hand side of the bus!
Date: Tuesday, July 14 & Friday, July 17
Time on the island: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)
Location: Île d’Orléans
Cost: 10$ for the lavender fields
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
Where we’ll be stopping:
- Cassis Monna & Filles
- Fromagerie Ferme Audet Île d’Orléans
- La Seigneurie de l’Île d’Orléans
- Chocolaterie de l’Île d’Orléans
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
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!
Come listen to multidisciplinary artist Nina Boucher and writer and zine-maker Mary Thaler discuss cover designs for zines. The conversation will be followed by a paper collage workshop offering you the chance to create an eye-catching cover design and hand-made 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.
