Voice of English-speaking Québec

Info Session: Applying for Jobs with the Government of Canada
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Jeffery Hale Pavilion Multipurpose Room, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, suite 2141, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Register today & come join us to learn the ins and outs of applying for federal public service jobs! Have your questions answered by an HR rep.
Link to register: Government of Canada Jobs Info Session 2026- Registration Form
We’re pleased to host Human Resources Advisor Elaine Lam from the Public Service Commission of Canada.
In this session you will learn about:

Government of Canada Job Opportunities
How to search for jobs on the web portal, GCJobs
The hiring process
How to read and understand a job poster : eligibility, preference, essential and other qualifications, language competencies
Preselection questions and evaluations, including Second Language Evaluations and Assessment Accommodations
Understanding the status of your application, and what next?

About the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Canada
Public Service Commission (PSC) of Canada is responsible for:

Supporting departments and agencies in hiring qualified individuals into and within the public service, to achieve a public service that reflects the diversity of Canada;
identifying and eliminating barriers in recruitment and staffing processes;
developing policies and practices that will continue to help ensure that equity group members are well represented in the federal public service.

Follow them on social media (X, Facebook, Instagram) to learn more about GC Job Opportunities: linktr.ee/gcjobs

Safe at Home
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Safe at Home

February 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This workshop is designed for older adults who want to stay at home safely for as long as possible, as well as their caregivers.
Join occupational therapist Mia Pelletier for a practical, two-hour interactive workshop on safe aging at home. Learn essential techniques to adapt your environment and your day to day tasks, develop healthy habits, and prevent falls in your home environment. Participants will receive clear guidance, hands-on practice, and personalized feedback from a registered OT.
Everyone must register.

Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. In-person at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion.

For more information, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Well 50+ & Caregivers’ Circle programs coordinator at 581-446-7476 or afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net

Stop Scrolling, Start Doing!
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Stop Scrolling, Start Doing!

February 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

No stress ways to beat procrastination, manage distractions, and build small habits that stick.
Ever put something off until ‘later’ and somehow later never comes? Procrastination happens especially when your phone, friends, and life are competing for your attention.
In this session, we’ll break down why procrastination shows up, how to manage distractions, and how small, positive habits can help you get things done in school, work and life.
You’ll walk away with simple and practical strategies to help you take action and feel more confident starting (and finishing) what really matters.
The session is in partnership with QCRC and offered through our Young & Empowered program, for youth and young adults in our community. Facilitated by Michelle Osbourne, QCRC Skills Building Lab.
Register to let us know you’re coming!
Questions?Contact Verity, Young & Empowered Program Coordinator 581-705-2149 vjordan@jhpartners.net

Parents and Petits Get-Together
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Parents and Petits Get-together

February 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A great chance for English-speaking parents of babies or preschool-aged children to meet and chat with other parents, talk about being a parent and get support. Expectant parents also welcome.

Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents. See the list of speakers in the Upcoming Events callout on this page.

Breastfeeding support available upon request.

Special events

Drop-in, no registration required
The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
Parents must stay on-site.

Goblins & Grimoires: Storytime
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Centre is hosting a storytime for children ages 3-7 every Saturday from February 14 – April 04, 10:30 – 11:30am.
To register, click HERE
More details to follow!

MoveHer Meetup
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ste-Foy Elementary School Gymnasium
Women Supporting Women: A Community Group for Connection & Wellness
Looking to connect with other women in your community, make new friends, and boost your physical and mental well-being?
Join MoveHer, our Women’s Community Group created by women for women where English-speaking women come together to build friendships, foster wellness, and have fun in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking to meet new people, this group is all about connection, support, and shared joy.
‍♀️ Each session blends light physical activity and casual, friendly games. The perfect mix of fitness, fun, and relaxation.
Location: Ste-Foy Elementary School Gymnasium
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dates:
September 21, 2025
October 19, 2025
November 16, 2025
December 14, 2025
January 18, 2026
February 15, 2026
March 15, 2026
April 19, 2026
May 17, 2026
June 14, 2026
Ready to join us? We’d love to welcome you into the group!
Drop-ins welcome, but do let us know if you plan to attend so we know who to expect.
Questions? info@veq.ca

Caring Chapters
2026-02-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, Quebec, Canada
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club especially for caregivers. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2025 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy” (Teal version) by William Sieghart.
These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all.
Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons.
Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 15.
Click to enroll in the Caring Chapters Club.
Questions?
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Ichor on the Skinwalker Social Deduction Game
2026-02-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Ichor on the Skinwalker
Social Deduction Game

The Morrin Centre and Club Raspoutine present a second edition of the Ichor on the Skinwalker game in the Morrin Centre Library!

Ichor on the Skinwalker is a group activity made of deductions and communication, made to learn about yourself while having fun. Over the course of one evening, our villagers must identify and neutralize the man eaters that walk among them! To succeed, they’ll need all of their powers of persuasion. Borrowing from the principles of other social deduction games such as “Werewolf,” Ichor promises a fun social gathering even as you learn skills applicable to your daily life.

This activity is offered in French, to participants aged 16 and older.
The billet régulier includes a first drink (with or without alcohol).
The billet VIP includes a first drink (with or without alcohol) as well as a mini-guided-tour of the prison.

To book your ticket, click here. *
*Morrin Centre members benefit from a $3 discount on the tickets. To receive the discount code, please send an email to that effect to jeannelebosse@morrin.org.

Schedule
6 p.m. — Doors open + Start of mini-guided-tour
6:30 p.m. — Seat attribution and first round (tutorial and explanations)
7:00 p.m. — Game start
10:00 p.m. — Estimated game end
10:00 p.m. + — Debrief on the game and socializing (optional)

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Ichor on the Skinwalker is a creation of a couple from Quebec: Maude and Franc. Maude is passionate about creating extraordinary and memorable experiences. Franc, an eternal student of the human mind and of communications, is always delighted to put his experience to good use for his partner’s visionary projects.
You can find their organisation, Club Raspoutine, on their Facebook page or on their website.

Chair Yoga - Shannon
2026-02-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, Quebec, G0A 4Z0, Canada
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running every Tuesday from September 16th to December 15th, 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.

Brain-Power Drop-In
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Brain-Power Drop-in

February 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Event Series (See All)

Are you an English-speaking adult aged 50+ who wants to keep your mind sharp and healthy?Come join us for fun and stimulating board games designed to challenge your brain and help you connect with others.
Train your brain and play at your own pace
Meet new people
Enjoy a healthy snack
To participate:
Contact Anaïs
afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
581-446-7476
To volunteer:
Boost your own brain power while supporting others—it’s a win-win!
Contact Elise
eholloway@jhpartners.net
581-446-6452

https://jhpartners.net/event/brain-power/2026-02-03/
Financial contribution from:

Goblins and Grimoires: STEAM Club
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Centre is hosting a STEAM Club for children ages 8-12 every Tuesday evening from February 10 – April 07, 6-7pm.
To register, click HERE
More details to follow!

"Let's Play"/Games nights (Shannon)
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
“Let’s Play” (Game nights/Shannon)
@ VEQ Community Space
Come join us to have a laugh, play board/card games and meet new people! Light snacks and beverages offered. Free event – Please register with Dominique.
Time: 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm

Local Vocals
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMJeffery Hale Pavilion
Do you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk, pop, and classical songs—mainly in English, with occasional tunes in German, French, and Latin.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration!
For more info, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com

Goblins & Grimoires: Tween Tales Book Club
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Centre is hosting a Tween Tales Book Club for children ages 10-13 on February 19, March 5, March 19, and April 9 from 6-7pm. *Please note that there are only eight spots available and participants must be able to participate in the majority of the discussions.
To register, click HERE
More details to follow!

Webinar: Working in Québec: Know Your Rights
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Online via Microsoft Teams, Quebec, Canada
The Working in Quebec: Know Your Rights webinar introduces basic rules related to employment law through relatable scenarios. It is an interactive workshop in which participants answer questions and participate in group discussions.
Note: This workshop is recommended for people with little to intermediary knowledge on employment law in Quebec.
Register to get the link!
To register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1e1631-7482-4349-a4c4-d43d09cc137c@93c2f5ca-aa57-493b-8136-ea40eec9b806
Learning objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand their rights regarding pay, time off and end of employment.
Know how to protect themselves at work.
Know who to contact in case of a problem at work.

Presented by VEQ in collaboration with Educaloi
Everyone welcome!

VEQ February 2026 Game Nights
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy,, Québec, Canada
Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun?
Join us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This event is open to all!
Whether you’re new to the English-speaking community or a longtime local, come connect over board games and light refreshments. Bring a game you love or try something new from our collection!
It is free to attend, but please register here so we know who to expect:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/veqs-february-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

Out & About: Shopping Laurier
2026-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Laurier Québec, 2700, Blvd. Laurier, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 2L8, Canada
Out & About: Shopping Laurier
Come spend the day shopping at Laurier Québec! Whether you’re looking to shop, stroll, or enjoy lunch and people-watch, this outing is a great way to enjoy the day in good company.

Dates: Friday, Februrary 20th
Location: Laurier Québec
Departing from McGreevy Manor at 10:00 a.m.⏰ Returning around 1:00 p.m.

To sign up or for more info:lea.bureau@veq.ca418-683-2366 ext. 221
Spots are limited—please let us know if you’d like to join us!

(NP) Out & About: Musée des Beaux-Art
2026-02-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, 179 Grande Allée O, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 2H1, Canada
Outing to Musée National des Beaux-Arts de Québec! ️✨
Join us for a cultural outing to the Musée National des Beaux-Arts de Québec (MNBAQ)! ️ We’ll explore incredible art collections and exhibits!
Date: Sunday February 22nd
Bus Departure:
9:00 Departure from Shannon
9:15 Stop community center (SGDV)
10:00 Lunch
12:00/12:15 Walking to MNBAQ (10 minutes)
15:00 Departure from MNBAQ

Lunch: Restaurant Ciel (Not Covered)

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in art and culture. Space is limited, so register in advance!

Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Mystery Mondays
Book Club

Join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month!

Join our daytime book club at the Morrin Centre, Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
For February’s meeting, we will discuss Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns.
This event is reserved to Morrin Centre members. It will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!

This project is offered in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Express Yourself: Writing the Messy First Draft
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Express Yourself:
Writing the Messy First Draft

Join us for the creative workshop Writing the Messy First Draft: A Somatic Approach to Creative Writing

Does perfectionism stop you before you’ve written a single word? Does your inner critic hijack the creative process? This workshop teaches you how to bypass the editor and access authentic voice through your body.
Using breathwork, bilateral movement, and embodied writing exercises, you’ll learn to quiet mental chatter and write from a grounded, present state. We’ll explore the neuroscience behind creative flow and practice somatic techniques that shift you out of “editor brain” and into generative mode.

Participants will:
– Understand how nervous system regulation supports creative expression
– Practice body-based techniques for accessing creative flow
– Generate 3-5 pieces of raw written material using sensory prompts
– Learn to write from body memory rather than mental narrative
– Take home a resource guide with somatic writing practices to continue using them independently

All materials will be provided. This workshop is open to writers of any level, with no previous somatic experience required.

Book your tickets here!

Works created during the workshop may be submitted for the Morrin Centre’s call for zine publications.
Come ready to move, breathe, and get some words on the page!

Check out the Morrin Centre Website Here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/express-yourself-writing-the-messy-first-draft/?mc_cid=66a2230d63&mc_eid=783d4e7481

Workshop Facilitator
Amanda Jeanne is a writer and visual artist based in Lac-Beauport who integrates somatic practices into both her art-making and teaching. She publishes “Squirrel Brain, Chickadee Soul” on Substack, exploring creative practice, neurodivergence, and immigrant experience in Quebec. Amanda facilitates intuitive painting workshops and creative retreats with an embodied approach and is currently completing a memoir. Her training includes AMI Quebec’s “Write from the Heart” workshop series, therapeutic arts facilitation, and Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) method practice. You can find her work online on her website and on Substack.

The project Express Yourself—From Thought to Zine is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.

Out & About: Bingo!
2026-02-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Le Bingo de la Capitale, 100 rue Chabot, Québec, QC, G1M 1K2, Canada
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, are you ready for some classic fun? Join us for a bingo outing you won’t want to miss! We will head to the Bingo place early to set up. You’ll be able to grab a bite to eat from their cafeteria if you wish!
Prices to play will start at 13$, with add-ons available.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).
To register or get more information, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
By phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229
By email: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
Arrival at Bingo de la Capitale around 12:00 p.m.⏰ Bus departing around 4:00 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Pixels & Pages Book Club
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Pixels & Pages Book Club

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!

Selection for February: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
This event will be hybrid; the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

**Please note that this Pixels & Pages meeting will take place on the LAST Tuesday of the month.

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Local Vocals
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church, 1800 chemin saint-louis, Québec, QC, G1S 1H7, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church
1800 chemin Saint-Louis

Do you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk, pop, and classical songs—mainly in English, with occasional tunes in German, French, and Latin.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration!
For more info, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com

In the Ballroom: Scottish and Irish Dances at Home
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
In the Ballroom:
Scottish and Irish Dances at Home

Dive into the lively practice of traditional québécois dances!

Join us for five exciting events celebrating québécois dance and music traditions, some of which are rooted in English-speaking communities that have long helped shape our province’s cultural landscape. If you are curious, love living heritage activities, or simply want to move and have fun, come experience the energy of traditional dances and the stories behind them with our Ès TRAD guests!

On February 25, discover the québécois twist to Scottish and Irish dances that have found a home in our province with James Allan (call), François Dumas (violin), and Susie Lemay (piano)

Program:
-Short concert
-Short historical introduction to Scottish and Irish dances in Quebec
-Dance workshop

This activity is offered bilingually, in both French and English.
Please bring comfortable shoes with with good support and non-adherent soles, as well as a water bottle.

Book your tickets here!

Guests

Credit: Carbo Photo

Of Scottish and Irish origin, James Allan was born in Kinnear’s Mills and is part of a dance and calling heritage. Originally a dancer, James started calling in 1988. He is the sole member of the new generation to call in English, respecting this tradition of over 60 years in the Inverness townships, which stretch along the North-East limit of the Les Bois-Francs region, between Beauce and the Eastern Townships, on the South shore of the St-Lawrence River. As always, James will give his explanations in French, present the vocabulary of the workshop, and call in English.
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Born in Saint-Charles de Bellechasse, François Dumas discovered the violing at 4 years old. Very young, he developed a passion for the music of his idol Jean Carignan, whose style he will study methodically. Today, François is admired and known everywhere as a violonist with exceptional talent. Thanks to his breathtaking bow manipulation, François Dumas has become a worthy bearer of Jean Carignan’s repertoire and technique. François has participated in many shows and recordings. His love of québécois folklore has carried him a little bit everywhere on Quebec stages, in a few European countries, and in Mexico.
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Susie Lemay started playing the accordion through her family’s influence. In 1987, she started exploring traditional music from Quebec, Ireland, Scotland, and musette on the melodeon and the three-row accordion with musical masters such as Denis Pépin and Philippe Bruneau. In 2005, Susie purchased a two-row, ré/do# accordion. She has since dedicated her efforts to that instrument, and her music presents tonalities faithful to the original melodies and the opportunity to expend her repertoire through the adaptation of violin parts to the accordion. In recent years, she is also present in the field on the piano. In 2016, she founded the group “TIPSY 3” with two other musicians from the Maritimes, promoting traditional music from Eastern Canada. Many traditional music event organizers call on her to showcase her mastery of her instrument and her knowledge of the repertoire. She has performed in Quebec, in Canada, in the United States, and in Europe. She shares the best of the musical treasures in a universe where tradition doesn’t have borders. In 2014, along with Denis Pépin, she was granted the “coup de coeur” Heritage Prize from the Ville de Lévis for their album DEUX, which came out in 2022.

In the Ballroom—Traditional Music and Dance of a Community is presented in collaboration with the Centre de valorisation du patrimoine vivant Ès TRAD and made possible thanks to financial support from the Gouvernement du Québec and Ville de Québec through their cultural development agreement.
Check out the full programming here!

Northern Perimeter - Community Kitchen
2026-02-27 09:30 - 13:30 | Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center, 2215 Bd Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec, G0A 4S0, Canada
Join us for a day of cooking, with recipes found locally and afar! Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too! A big thank you to the Valcartier Community Centre for allowing us to use their amazing kitchen facilities!
Registration is required, participants have the option to either pay a flat fee or contribute to the ingredients for the session, please indicate which you prefer on your signup!
Contact David at 418-683-2366 x 228 or david.zhu@veq.ca to confirm your participation.
