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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210930T210000
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SUMMARY:VEQ's Annual General Meeting / Zoom
DESCRIPTION:As promised when we first announced the date of the AGM\, we are following up to confirm the format for this year. We were really hoping to see you in person but we think it is wisest to invite community members to join us by Zoom once again this year. If you cannot join electronically\, it will be possible to call in. Please RSVP and let us know how you will be connecting. The Zoom link and numbers will be sent via email the day before the meeting. Looking forward to ”seeing” you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-annual-general-meeting-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180133Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session on GCJOBS: Join the Federal Public Service\, Today!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in working for the Government of Canada? Where or how do you even start your application process? Start by blocking September 29th at 6:30 PM on your agenda! \nVEQ will host an information session with representatives from the Public Service Commission of Canada\, during which you will learn how to apply (step by step) for jobs in the federal government. \nThis event will be held virtually\, via TEAMS. To participate\, simply click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3CI9pmG
URL:https://veq.ca/event/info-session-on-gcjobs-join-the-federal-public-service-today/
LOCATION:Online\, via TEAMS platform (no registration\, no software required)\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180133Z
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SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Autumn Island Visit
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus. \nThis week\, we drive out to Ile d’Orléans for cider tasting\, apple picking\, and a bakery visit. \nCider tasting and tour is 5$ + tax\, please ensure you have cash to pay for your tour and tasting and the apples you pick! Bring a bag to bring your apples home in! \nPick up from Shannon Community Centre at 9:15 a.m.\, Pick up from Saint-Gabriel Community Centre at 9:30 a.m. \nFor more information\, or to reserve your spot\, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-autumn-island-visit/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180133Z
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SUMMARY:Out and About - Apple Picking\, St-Nicolas
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227\, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-apple-picking-st-nicolas/
LOCATION:Cidrerie & Vergers St-Nicolas\, 2074 Rte Marie-Victorin\, Saint-Nicolas\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210927T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180134Z
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SUMMARY:Out and About - Shopping & Lunch\, Place Laurier
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-shopping-lunch-place-laurier/
LOCATION:Place Laurier\, 2700 Bd Laurier\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 2L8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210925T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210925T181500
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180143Z
UID:10001010-1632573900-1632593700@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Experience Autumn in all of its Splendor\, for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:VEQ will provide transportation to Cap Tourmente on Saturday\, September 18th\, 2021. \nThis is a great place for: \nAdmire the foliage changing colours \nThe observation of the snow geese migration (among other birds) \nHiking to one of their more than half dozen trails \nParticipating in the Nature Georally and Geocaching \nPicnicking
URL:https://veq.ca/event/experience-autumn-in-all-of-its-splendor-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Cap Tourmente\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180143Z
UID:10001011-1632148200-1632160800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Chutes Montmorency (Montmorency Falls)
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-chutes-montmorency-montmorency-falls/
LOCATION:Chutes Montmorency\, 2490 Ave Royale\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1C 1S1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180143Z
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UID:10001012-1632144600-1632160800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Chutes Montmorency
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 of the English Speaking Community to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week we will head over to see the spectacular Chutes Montmorency. \nPack a lunch\, bring your 4$ entry fee to the Sépaq site\, and let the bus bring you to the top and the bottom of the falls. With luck\, the fall colours will put on a show! \nThere will be a bus picking people up from Shannon ( 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valartier ( 10:20 a.m.). \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-chutes-montmorency/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180143Z
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SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Arts Alive! Festival
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go to explore the Arts Alive! Festival at the Morrin Centre. \nMusic\, presentations and artisan booths will fill the Chaussée Ecossais. \nTransportation ( Free!)  from Shannon Hall and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centers at approximately 1p.m. \nFor more information contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-arts-alive-festival/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210917T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210918T010000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083323
CREATED:20250414T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180143Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Alive! Quebec Festival - Day 1 General Public
DESCRIPTION:The Morrin Centre presents the sixth annual Arts Alive! Quebec festival. \n\n\n\nDate:September 17\, 2021\nTime: \n19:30 – 22:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, September 17\, the festival will host two concerts during which a Quebec City painter will create a painting inspired by the music. The painting will be officially revealed the following day. \nhttps://www.morrin.org/en/event/arts-alive-quebec-2021-jour-1/?mc_cid=4ee9204af4&mc_eid=f46f550b53
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-alive-quebec-festival-day-1-general-public/
LOCATION:Quebec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180150Z
UID:10001015-1631797200-1631817000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Ile d'Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English Speaking Community over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week\, we will discover take a tour of Ile d’Orleans. Visit a bakery\, a produce stand and more! \nThere will be a bus pick up in Shannon ( 75 Chemin de Gosford) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 blv Valcartier). Departure approximately 9 and 9:20 a.m. \n  \nFor more information\, or to reserve your spot on the bus\, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-ile-dorleans/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180150Z
UID:10001016-1631714400-1631736000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Île d'Orléans
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-ile-dorleans-2/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180150Z
UID:10001017-1631552400-1631563200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Public Market Ste-Foy
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-public-market-ste-foy/
LOCATION:Public Market Ste-Foy\, 936 Ave. Roland-Beaudin\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 4H8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180151Z
UID:10001018-1631361600-1631379600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Grande Plée Bleue Tour for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:*** NEW EVENT ***\n  \nLadies and gentlemen\, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We are visiting for the first time ever\, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there\, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5-3 hours long) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3\,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller. \n  \nThe visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.\n  \n ***Registration is required!***  The maximum of people is 15\, children included.  \n  \nIt is recommended to bring the following: \n\nSunscreen and bug repellent\nHat\, sunglasses and a water bottle\nBinoculars\nGood walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)\nYour smile!\nSnacks (it will be a long morning)\nA picnic lunch? The estimated time of arrival in Québec City is around 1:00 PM\, there is a gorgeous park across the street (Samuel-Holland Park) with picnic tables\, small tables\, and chairs. Perfect place to fuel up and continue enjoying your Saturday.\n\n  \nSince the boardwalk in the bog doesn’t permit a 2 meters’ distance between visitors the mask must be worn at all times. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/grande-plee-bleue-tour-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Grande Plée Bleue\, 1170 Chem. Ville-Marie\, Beaumont\, Quebec\, G0R 1C0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180151Z
UID:10001019-1631206800-1631210400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free\, keep in touch with other community members\, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia\, ice breakers\, virtual visits\, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device. \nFor more information or to sign up\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/virtual-visits-with-veq-themed-thursdays/
LOCATION:Virtual using the platform Google Duo\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210908T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180200Z
UID:10001020-1631111400-1631125800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Lunch & Chaudière Falls
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-lunch-chaudiere-falls/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180200Z
UID:10001021-1631023200-1631028600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Visits with VEQ - Tech Talk Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings\, email use\, taking/sharing photos\, security\, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device\, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices. \nJoin us Tuesdays for Tech Talk\, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia\, games\, museum visits\, recipe shares\, etc.) \nFor more information and to register\, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
URL:https://veq.ca/event/virtual-visits-with-veq-tech-talk-tuesdays/
LOCATION:Virtual using the platform Google Duo\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180200Z
UID:10001022-1630512000-1630515600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Musical Wednesdays - Jacquelin Rochette
DESCRIPTION:The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday\, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou\, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec. \nAll concerts are FREE of charge\, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert. \nhttps://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/musical-wednesdays-jacquelin-rochette/
LOCATION:Quebec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T171500
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180200Z
UID:10001024-1630504800-1630516500@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) FloresSens
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go for a walk through the gardens at FloresSens! \nBring a lunch\, as we will be eating there. \nEntry to the trails is 10$ \nBus pick up ( free) from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon. We will leave at approximately 10 am and return at approximately 1 pm. \nFor more information and to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-floressens/
LOCATION:FlorresSens\, 1031 Chemin de la Traverse\, Saint-Raymond\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180200Z
UID:10001023-1630504800-1630515600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-ferry-to-quai-paquet-in-levis/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210826T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210827T003000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180207Z
UID:10000022-1630015200-1630024200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Sunset Ferry Ride to Quai Paquet for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Thursday\, August 26th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. \nWe will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 6:00 PM. Once there\, we can grab some food or some ice cream (or both!) from the food trucks available or from the ice cream shop located one block away from the quai\, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec).  We will bring board games to facilitate your interaction with others. At the quai\, there are 160 water jets\, perfect to refresh you\, so make sure you bring or wear your sandals or why not your swimsuit! If you are an avid photographer\, you can also check out the Red stairs (193 steps) located two blocks away from the quai\, and admire the beauty of the view from atop. There is also a café near the quai\, not far from the ice cream shop. Feeling like picknicking? By all means\, bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or portable chairs! \nThe fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places.  Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366\, extension 225. Or email newcomers@veq.ca \nThe Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered. \nTake a look at the food trucks found at Quai Paquet: \n\n\n\n\n\nBrown Smoked Meat\nChez Victor (August 6 – September 9)\nBrise-Glace / Bar laitier mobile musical
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sunset-ferry-ride-to-quai-paquet-for-newcomers-2/
LOCATION:Québec City Ferry Terminal\, 10 rue des Traversiers\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8L8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180207Z
UID:10001025-1629907200-1629910800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Musical Wednesdays - 78th Fraser Highlanders
DESCRIPTION:The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday\, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou\, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec. \nAll concerts are FREE of charge\, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert. \nhttps://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/musical-wednesdays-78th-fraser-highlanders/
LOCATION:Quebec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180207Z
UID:10001026-1629903600-1629918000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Les Bleuets du vire-crêpes & Chaudière Falls
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-les-bleuets-du-vire-crepes-chaudiere-falls/
LOCATION:Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes\, 975 Chem. Vire-Crêpes\, Saint-Nicolas\, Quebec\, G7A 2A1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180207Z
UID:10001027-1629896400-1629916200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Brunch and Shopping
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English Speaking Quebec is inviting people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go have brunch at Cochon Dingue and then head over to Winners and Homesense for shopping! \nFor more information or to reserve your place on the bus\, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-brunch-and-shopping/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210823T214500
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180207Z
UID:10001028-1629745200-1629755100@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Movie: "RESPECT"
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-movie-respect/
LOCATION:Cinéma le Clap\, Derrière Place\, 2580 Bd Laurier\,\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 2L1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180217Z
UID:10001029-1629565200-1629572400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomers' Old Québec Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! \nSign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water\, your walking shoes\, your mask\, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains)\, a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city\, and sharp ears! \n***Due to the great success last year\, we have added an additional date this year\, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!*** \nSpace is LIMITED\, so reservation is required. \nContact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca \nTour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM\nTour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
URL:https://veq.ca/event/newcomers-old-quebec-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Old Québec\, Rue Saint-Jean\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180217Z
UID:10001030-1629302400-1629306000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Musical Wednesdays - Zita Bombardier & Frederick Desroches
DESCRIPTION:The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday\, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou\, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec. \nAll concerts are FREE of charge\, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert. \nhttps://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/musical-wednesdays-zita-bombardier-frederick-desroches/
LOCATION:Quebec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180217Z
UID:10001031-1629297000-1629311400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About - Aquarium of Quebec
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nActivities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures. \nTo offer suggestions or to register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-aquarium-of-quebec/
LOCATION:Aquarium of Quebec\, 1675 Avenue des Hôtels\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180217Z
UID:10001032-1629295200-1629309600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anyone aged 50+ to hop on the bus and head out to the Aquarium! Get your walking shoes on\, bring a lunch and 22$ cash to pay for the entry fee. \nTo reserve your spot on the bus\, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418 683 2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-aquarium/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210812T201500
DTSTAMP:20260510T083324
CREATED:20250414T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180217Z
UID:10001033-1628784000-1628799300@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Voice of Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go Out and About to the Quebec City Aquarium. \nBus pick up from St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres ( 12:00 and 12:20 respectively). \nFor more information or to reserve you spot\, contact Catherine baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-aquarium-2/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
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