Caring Chapters
2025-12-29 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-05 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-19 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Local Vocals
2025-12-31 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-07 14:30 - 15:30 | St Michael’s Church, 1800, chemin Saint-Louis, Sillery, Québec, QC, G1S 1H7, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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 German, French, and Latin tunes.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting, you can join us for musical fun and vocal exploration!
For more info, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com

Brain Power Board Games - (Shannon)
2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Brain Power Shannon – (10:00 am-Noon)
Get ready for a stimulating session of Brain Power at the VEQ Community Space! Strengthen your mind while connecting with others in a fun and relaxed environment. This event features a variety of board games that are both fun and challenging!
We’ll also provide tea, coffee, and healthy snacks to refresh and energize you throughout the morning. Whether you’re a seasoned board games enthusiast or just looking for a new way to engage your mind, this event has something for everyone. The atmosphere will be welcoming and inclusive, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and engaged.
It’s the perfect way to spend your morning, combining mental exercise with social interaction. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow community members and enjoy a delightful morning at the VEQ Community Space.

Sign Up Information:
If you’re interested in this fun-filled event or want more details about upcoming Brain Power sessions in September, contact David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 ext. 228. David is ready to assist with your registration and provide additional details.

Local Vocals
2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 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

VEQ January 2026 Game Nights
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 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 Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale 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-janauary-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

The Grief Recovery Method Course
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:

Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
Practice compassion for yourself and others,
Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.

This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes

There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
We will provide you with a copy of the book for free.
We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.

This is a closed group. Places have already been filled.

For more information

Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, We Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932

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Out & About: Lunch & Ikea
2026-01-09 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-13 12:00 - 14:30 | Ikea, 3400 Av. Blaise-Pascal, Québec City, Quebec, G1X 0E4, 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, we will be heading out for lunch and shopping at Ikea! Do you feel like redecorating, walking through the showrooms or eating some Swedish meatballs? If you answered “Yes!” to any of those, join us for this fun Ikea trip!
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 Ikea around 12:00 p.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Introductory Gaelic Football Session
2026-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Stade TELUS – Université Laval, 2380 Rue du Peps, Québec, QC, G1V 0C2, Canada
In 2026, come try a new sport with the Québec Patriotes: Gaelic football — and it’s free!We’re opening our doors to introduce you to this fantastic sport of Irish origin.
This introductory Gaelic football session is open to everyone (teens and adults of all ages). We’ll go over the basics of the sport, followed by a friendly introductory match.
All you need are sports shoes, ideally cleats or turf shoes.
Meet us at 6:00 p.m. on Field A at TELUS Stadium, Université Laval.

After the session, head to The Galway Pub, our proud sponsor, for a pint of Guinness !

Have questions? Feel free to contact us via our Facebook page.

Bonus: here’s a short video explaining what Gaelic football is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSOe-USZzok&t=1s

Follow this link for the Facebook page for the event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DgNewJnk6/

Chair Yoga - Shannon
2026-01-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-20 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.

Let's Play! (Game Nights/Shannon)
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada

In the Ballroom: American Contra Dance
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Dive into the lively practice of traditional québécois dances!

Join the Morrin Centre 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 January 13, discover the American Contra dance with Tina Anderson (call), Martin Aucoin (violin), and Mathieu Baillargeon (piano).

Program:
-Short concert
-Short historical introduction to the American Contra dance
-American Contra 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

Tina Anderson grew up in North Carolina and the Appalachians, surrounded with dance and music since her childhood. She moved to Quebec 36 years ago. Tina renewed with her roots during the Quebec City “veillées de danse” in 2013, and goes dancing every week since. She even travels to the USA to live her passion, this time for the American Contra, which she will be delighted to teach you during this workshop.

To learn more about Tina, listen to Ès TRAD’s podcast “Porter la tradition.”
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Born in Beresford, New-Brunswick, in a family of musicians, Martin Aucoin plays music by ear since in teenage years. He brings together violin, “podorythmie” (feet percussions), and song in various projects, on stage and in the studio. He is a known enthusiast for the “veillées de danse” and trad music jam sessions. Involved in his local musical community, he has also performed at large-scale international events, with long-established musicians. His repertoire is rooted in the traditions of francophones of North-East America and is full of a natural style and a lively “swing.”
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Mathieu Baillargeon started learning classical piano at three years old. Initiated into the world of traditional music in 2013, he started a musical accompaniement training with Rachel Aucoin, and discovered the diatonic accordion thanks to Sabin Jacques. In 2017, Mathieu performed for the first time of many at the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon. He then collaborated with many artists (FLIP Fabrique, Les Chauffeurs à pied, etc.) during concerts, “veillées,” and animations throughout the province. In 2018, he co-founded La Déferlance and joined the Board of the Maréemusique organization. He also started regularly giving piano and accordion classes. Since then, Mathieu has taught at events in Canada and the United States (de Souches à Oreilles, Ashokan Northern Week, Danse-Neige, etc.). As well as his many musical projects, Mathieu has a master’s degree in statistics and is in charge of the survey methodology at the Institut de la statistique du Québec.

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!

Arts & Crafts (in Shannon)
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Come join us to paint the colours of winter and your favourite winter scene! Free workshop, all materials are provided for including canvases. Open to all, adults, youth and family welcome. Snacks and beverages are always offered.

Out & About: Titanic Exhibit
2026-01-16 09:30 - 14:45 | Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC, G1K 8R2, Canada
Out & About: Titanic Exhibit at Musée de la Civilisation
If you missed it last year, here’s your chance to go again!
Dive into history with us as we visit the Titanic. The Human Story at the Musée de la Civilisation. Explore the stories of the passengers and crew, walk through recreated rooms, and discover rare artifacts from the legendary ship. We will be provided with an audio guide as we walk through the exhibition.

Date: Thursday, January 16th
Location: Musée de la Civilisation
VEQ covers the admission fee.
Departing from Jeffery Hale at 9:30 AM⏰ Returning around 2:45 PM

We will have time to eat lunch at the museum. You can either bring your own or go to the museum restaurant.
Depending on the number of visitors, there may be a wait before entering the exhibition.

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

MoveHer Meetup
2026-01-18 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

Titanic exhibit at the Musée de la Civilisation
2026-01-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Quebec
We’re excited to bring back one of the most popular outings of 2025!
Join us for the highly anticipated Titanic Exhibit at the Museum of Civilization!Discover the fascinating stories and artifacts behind one of history’s most unforgettable tragedies.
Please note that this activity is free of charge and open to all.
REGISTER NOW
Transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion will be provided!
Registration is mandatory and will only be accepted through the link provided.If you are unable to attend after registering, please let us know as soon as possible,as there may be others on the waiting list.Repeated registrations without participation may result in restrictions for future activities with limited capacity.
For more information, contact Viktoria Poulin Gareau at newcomers@veq.ca

Between a Sock and a Harp's Lace: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Between a Sock and a Harp’s Lace:
A Bilingual Poetry Workshop

Join us for this poetry event offering a bilingual artistic experience where creativity unites artists and community.

Date:January 18, 2026

Time:
14:00 – 17:00

Event Category :Cultural Event

Explore the endless possibilities of constraint in this Creative Community bilingual poetry-writing workshop facilitated by Vanessa Bell and Simon Brown. Through a series of zany and engaging exercises, you will get a sense of the generative potential of limitation—all while having fun along the way!
This activity is bilingual, English and French will be used alternately. It is open to all, with no previous experience required.

Credit: Justine Latour

Vanessa Bell
Poet, performer, artist, curator, and literary activist, Vanessa Bell is also director of the poetry collection at Éditions du Quartz. Her literary arts practice has taken her work to the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia. She is the author of the collections De rivières (2019, La Peuplade) and MONUMENTS (2022, Le Noroît), the book Fendre les eaux (2023, De l’Homme) and co-director of the Anthologie de la poésie actuelle des femmes au Québec 2000 | 2020 (2021, Remue-ménage). Her writing is vivid and sharp, a whirlwind of audacity whose central themes are sisterhood, filiation, and real and fantasized territories. She has won several grants and awards, including the Prix Félix-Antoine-Savard (2021, FIPTR), and was a finalist for the Prix de l’Institut canadien de Québec (2021) and the Prix du CALQ – Artiste de l’année en Capitale-Nationale (2023). Under the mentorship of Nicole Brossard, Vanessa Bell is the first francophone Canadian to be supported by the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Rising Stars program (2022).

Credit: Maude Veilleux

Simon Brown
Simon Brown (he/they/il/iel) is an interdisciplinary artist, poet, and translator from rural New Brunswick based in the Quebec City area. Simon’s English and French-language texts have been presented in literary journals, zines, chapbooks, and poetry collections, as well as in media artworks, films, dance pieces, operettas, experimental readings and performances at the Banff Centre (Banff), Versefest (Ottawa), Frye Festival (Moncton), Centre international de poésie (Marseille), Maison de la littérature (Quebec City), Festival acadien de poésie (Caraquet), and the Darling Foundry (Montreal), among others. Since the early 2010s, Simon has hosted many creative workshops combining poetry, improvisation, and performance in partnership with organizations from across Canada. An anthology of Simon’s performance poems, La surface vivante: poèmes pour la voix 2014–2024, will be published by Les Herbes rouges in 2026.

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/between-a-sock-and-a-harps-lace-a-bilingual-poetry-porkshop/?mc_cid=69f948a764&mc_eid=783d4e7481

This activity is part of the project Creative Community—Making Art Together, made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.

Out & About: Shopping Laurier
2026-01-20 10:30 - 13:00 | Laurier Québec, 2700, Blvd. Laurier, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 2L8, 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, we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Restock in the New Year and take advantage of post-holiday deals. 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 the mall around 10:30 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 1:00 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Pixels & Pages Book Club
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom, 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 January: The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman

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!

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/pixels-pages-book-club-18/?mc_cid=69f948a764&mc_eid=783d4e7481

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Movie Matinée (in Shannon)-"Wind River"
2026-01-21 13:30 - 15:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Movie Matinées (in Shannon) – Winter theme!
“Wind River” (R-rating): a tense and wild Wyoming winter drama as US Fish and Wildlife Service tracker and FBI agent try solving a murder on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Matinées are free; registration is required as spaces are limited. Popcorn, light snacks, beverages/coffee available:
Time: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday, January 21 (VEQ Community Space)
