Voice of English-speaking Québec

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Aquarium
2021-08-18 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Quebec
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.
To reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418 683 2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Aquarium
2021-08-12 16:00 - 20:15 | Quebec
Voice of Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go Out and About to the Quebec City Aquarium.
Bus pick up from St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres ( 12:00 and 12:20 respectively).
For more information or to reserve you spot, contact Catherine baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Fossambault sur le Lac Chapel and Ice cream
2021-08-11 16:30 - 19:30 | Quebec
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the historic chapel in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac , and then enjoy some ice cream ( or gelato).
Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.
For more information or to reserve your spots, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366x 224 or cathrine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Musical Wednesdays - Alain Chateauvert
2021-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Quebec
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.
All 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.
https://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/

Virtual Visits with VEQ- Themed Thursdays
2021-08-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual meeting on Google Duo, Quebec, Canada
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.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Musical Wednesdays - Crepuseule, Christian and Dominic Haerinek & Daniel Frechette
2021-08-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Quebec

Out and About - Concert at Chalmers-Wesley Church
2021-08-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Quebec
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!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Concert at Chalmers-Wesley
2021-08-04 13:30 - 18:00 | Quebec
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking Community aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go into Old Quebec to enjoy a concert at Chalmers-Wesley United. This week, Crépuscule ( traditional Scottish music).
Pick up in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
2021-08-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Quebec
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.
Join 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.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Out and About - Chutes Montmorency
2021-08-02 14:30 - 18:00 | Chutes Montmorency, 2490 Ave Royale, Québec City, Quebec, G1C 1S1, Canada

A day trip for newcomers to the Jacques-Cartier National Park
2021-07-31 12:30 - 19:15 | Jacques-Cartier National Park, 103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Quebec, G3C 2T5, Canada
Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Each passenger must have purchased his/her day pass in advance. To get your daily pass to the park, click here. Once Maria has confirmed your seat and you have purchased your ticket, please send her the QR code, so the park’s staff can easily scan them all together the morning of the trip at the park’s entrance. If you have difficulties purchasing your ticket, please feel free to communicate with María, she’ll gladly assist you. If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees.
Once there, you can choose the activities you would like to do, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration*. We will leave the park at 3:15 PM.
Every passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride.
Trail name: difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration* (it all depends on one’s rhythm)

L’Aperçu : Easy, 2.2 km (loop), 45-60 min
Les Cascades : Easy, 4 km (loop) 1.5 h
La Rivière-Sautauriski : Easy, 4,8 km 1.5 h
Les Coulées : Intermediate, 10,4 km (loop) 3.5 h
Le Draveur Sud: Intermediate,(roundtrip), 14.8 km 5 h
L’Escarpement : Hard, 9.2 km (roundtrip), 3.5 h

Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested Day hiking checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free.
Other activities:
It is also possible to practice canoeing, kayaking, or fishing at the park. However, reservation might be required and fishing gear is not available for rent, you would have to bring your own fishing equipment as well as count with the corresponding fishing permits. You are allowed to bring your own inflatable boat, remember though, that it is MANDATORY for all to wear a life jacket when practicing water sports in the river (depending on availability, you may borrow one at the Discovery Centre). The park has several spots where it is possible to picnic or simply relax.
Canoe/boat: Only with reservation by phone (Call Centre):
1-800-665-6527 (toll-free number, Canada and the United States only)
418-704-8217 (if you wish to contact one of our customer service advisors with your cell phone)
00 800 4008 0011 (toll-free number, international)

Other activities for children.
The majority of the activities take place in the morning and are first-come, first-served basis.
Sous les roches géantes is the only activity that requires registration by phone (418) 848-3169 ext. 6. It is $17 per family, of 2 adults and 3 children maximum.
There are two groups available:

From 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
From 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM (remember that the departure from the park is scheduled at 3:15 PM)

***VEQ will provide the transportation for FREE, entrance fees and other activities are NOT covered by VEQ***

Contact María Castro, Newcomers Coordinator if you wish for more information or visit the park’s website.
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(418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca

Musical Wednesdays - David Jacques & Lawrence O'Hearn
2021-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Quebec

Musical Wednesdays - Gianetta Baril
2021-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Quebec

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Marché Sainte-Foy
2021-07-21 13:45 - 16:30 | Quebec
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking community aged 50+ to hop on the bus.
This week, get your shopping bags handy as we go to the Marché Sainte-Foy and stock up on fresh produce!
Pick up at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centers.
To reserve your places on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About - Ferry to Quai Paquet (Lévis)
2021-07-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Ferry to Quai Paquet (Lévis), Quebec, Canada

Newcomers' Walking Tour around Old Québec
2021-07-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Old Québec, Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 3P1, Canada
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign 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!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Museum of civilization ( Northern Perimeter)
2021-07-16 13:15 - 18:00 | Museum of Civilization, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec City, Quebec, G1K 8R2, Canada
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites adults ages 50+ to hop on the bus and explore the Maya exhibit at the museum of civilization. There is no cost to admission.
Pick ups are at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centers.
For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Musical Wednesdays - Peter Calkins & Lise Lavoie
2021-07-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Quebec

Out and About - Shopping at Les Galeries de la Capitale
2021-07-14 14:30 - 17:30 | Les Galeries de la Capitale, 5401 Boulevard des Galeries, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

Out and About-( Northern Perimeter) Ben and Florentine
2021-07-14 13:30 - 15:30 | FlorresSens, 1031 Chemin de la Traverse, Saint-Raymond, Quebec, Canada
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anybody 50+ to hop on the bus and join us for brunch at Ben et Florentine in Val-Belair.
Bus pick-up will be at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.
To reserve your spot, or for more information, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.

Out and About - Shopping at Fleur de Lys
2021-07-12 14:30 - 17:30 | Place Fleur-de-Lys, 552 Wilfrid-Hamel Blvd, Québec City, Quebec, G1M 3E5, Canada

Book Quest 2021
2021-07-08 22:00 - 2021-08-26 23:00 | Quebec
Once again, Book Quest is back for the summer! In partnership with the TD Summer Reading Club, this program fosters children’s love of learning by providing fun, interactive activities throughout the summer season. All sessions are free and will take place on Zoom.
The Morrin Centre’s summer reading program for children ages 3 to 7 will take place every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., starting July 10 and ending August 28. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by the week’s theme. Reserve your spot HERE!
The Morrin Centre’s summer program for children ages 8 to 12 will take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m., starting July 8 and ending August 26. Activities will touch upon S.T.E.M., arts, and more!
https://www.morrin.org/en/event/registration-book-quest-2021-ages-8-to-12/?mc_cid=5c48233f08&mc_eid=f46f550b53

Themed Thursdays: Virtual Visits with VEQ
2021-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual meeting on Google Duo, Quebec, Canada
Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.
This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!
For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Musical Wednesdays - Samuel Croteau & Antoine Trepanier
2021-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Quebec

Concert and Old Quebec
2021-07-07 13:30 - 17:30 | Quebec
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people living in the ” Northern Perimeter” ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Stoneham-Twekesbury ) to hop on the bus and join us as we venture in to Old Quebec for some sight seeing and a free concert, offered by Chalmers-Wesley United. Strap on your walking shoes, tour the neighborhood and then enjoy music by Samuel Croteau ( piano) and Antoine Trépanier ( flute and bassoon).
For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian, 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ - Tech Talk Tuesdays
2021-07-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual meeting on Google Duo, Quebec, Canada
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library 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, etc.
Join 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, museum visits etc)
For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.
June 29: Device basics and settings
July 6: Email
July 13: Using zoom
July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Out and About - Musée de la Civilization
2021-07-05 14:30 - 18:00 | Museum of Civilization, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec City, Quebec, G1K 8R2, Canada

Themed Thursdays: Virtual Visits with VEQ
2021-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual meeting on Google Duo, Quebec, Canada
Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.
This week’s activity: Ice breakers
For a detailed schedule or to sign up, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjan@veq.ca.

Shopping at Place Laurier- Northern Perimeter edition
2021-06-30 14:30 | Place Laurier, 2700 Bd Laurier, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 2L8, Canada
Voice of English Speaking Quebec is inviting all people 50+ living in the northern perimeter of Quebec City ( ex: Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier) to hop on the bus and join us on a shopping trip to Place Laurier.
Places are limited, for more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
