Questions about e-books and audiobooks? Do you want to try reading an e-book or listening to an audiobook, but aren’t sure how it works? Join us virtually at the Library for an overview of OverDrive, the Morrin Centre's digital resources platform. In this hour-long session, Morrin Centre staff will give a short overview of the […]
Out and About is up and running again! Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. Our first outing will be a private tour of the Château Frontenac on Monday, March 7th. The tour is about an hour long. […]
VEQ invites the 50+ English-speaking community to hop on the bus as we go "Out & About" to visit and discover the grand old Château Frontenac! Experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this iconic hotel located on one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec City. You will […]
Increase your LinkedIn connections! VEQ is pleased to host YES Employment + Entrepreneurship again for the second part of our FREE online workshop series about LinkedIn. In this interactive session, you will: Exchange feedback with fellow returning (or new!) participants on their LinkedIn profiles Draft requests for informational interviews Chat about your industries Also featuring […]
What is the difference between preservation and conservation? If mold or signs of an insect infestation are found in a book, what can be done to prevent it from spreading through a collection? What material is typically found when examining an old book? Learn more during this conference broadcasted from our library with Marie Trottier, […]
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […]
When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the "hôtel de ville" was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc. […]
An activity for those who would like to learn a new winter sport or those who would like to show off their skills. Voice of English-speaking Québec is renting two areas for four teams of four people each to play curling. All you need is a pair of clean*, comfy shoes, and your enthusiasm. […]
Did you know that you can highlight your favourite passages while reading an e-book, change the speed at which you listen to an audiobook, or even alter the font size to suit your preferences on Libby, the OverDrive ebook reader app? If you are already familiar with OverDrive and Libby, but still have a few […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! VEQ invites you to view the commemorative Shannon Irish Show celebrating the 70th anniversary of Shannon -- on the town’s 75th anniversary! Join us online on March 12th at 7:30 p.m. for a Shannon Irish Show viewing in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day! The show will be available on Voice of […]
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […]
Come enjoy a string quartet concert and learn more about the ins and outs of acoustics in this presentation with professional musicians Ryan Molzan, Isaac Chalk, Brett Molzan, and Alexandre Sauvaire. This virtual conference will be broadcasted from our College Hall ballroom with musician Ryan Molzan and host Peter Black. More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-acoustics/