Brain Power Board Games - (Shannon)
2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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
2025-05-07 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-14 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-21 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-28 14:30 - 15:30 | Art Room – Jeffery Hale Pavillion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M5, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMTBD
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

Poetry Soirée
2025-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us on Monday, April 7, for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!

Date: April 7, 2025
Time:
19:30 – 21:00

Event Category: Cultural Event

Calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts!
The Morrin Centre holds open-mic poetry soirées the first Monday of every month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library. Come to read your poetry or come to listen!
These soirées are drop-in events. If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org.

Out & About: Floralie Jouvance
2025-05-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | 2020 Av. Jules-Verne, Québec, QC G2G 2R2, 2020 Av. Jules-Verne, Québec, QC, G2G 2R2, Canada
Floralie Jouvance Nursery Outing – May 8 & 15
Get ready to embrace spring! Join us for a delightful visit to Floralie Jouvance Nursery on Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 15. We’ll explore rows of vibrant plants and flowers, perfect for gardening inspiration or simply enjoying the beauty of nature.
Lunch, and we’ll take our time to enjoy the greenery and good company until 2:00 PM.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant lover or enjoy a sunny outing with friends, this trip is for you!
For participants aged 50 and up.
Contact Ariel at maria.hoyt@veq.ca to sign up or learn more.

Tween-Tales : Book Club Spring 2025 (11-13 YO)
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Closer To Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins / May 8

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume / May 15
Drama by Raina Telgemeier / May 29
Not If You Break Up With Me First by G F Miller / June 12
Enola Holmes by Nancy Springer / June 26

Start:May 8, 2025 | 08:00
End:June 26, 2025 | 17:00

The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The Morrin Centre will provide the books, which the group will read over two to three weeks. During the one-hour session, the children will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
Our goal is to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and fill out this form to register for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
*Please note that registration for the Tween-Tales Book Club is now closed.
For additional information or to register, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at education@morrin.org.

Society Pages Poetry Contest
2025-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
The Morrin Centre is holding its sixth annual Society Pages Poetry Contest!

Start:April 2, 2025
End:May 9, 2025

We encourage all topics and genres of poetry (haikus, lyric poems, etc.), whatever strikes your fancy!
The winning poem and the runners-up will be published in the Summer issue of Society Pages.
The contest will run until Friday, May 9, 2025.
Please send your submissions to library@morrin.org
Only 1 entry per participant.

Storytime: Spring 2025 (3-7 YO)
2025-05-10 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-24 10:30 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Storytime is back for this spring! Register now for a spot in our activities from April to June.

Start: March 28, 2025 | 08:00
End: June 7, 2025 | 17:00

Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7.
Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Please click HERE and fill out this form to register your child for Storytime.
*Should all spots be taken by the time you fill the form, you will be alerted by email and put on a waiting list.
*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at education@morrin.org.

Out & About: Brunch and Bowling
2025-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | 1270 chemin ste-foy, suite 1135, Québec, QC G1S 2M4, Quebec, Canada
Bowling + Brunch Outing – May 6 & 13Join us for a morning of good food and friendly competition!We’ll start with brunch at Normandin, then head to the Jean-Guy Drolet Community Center for bowling.May 6: Brunch at 9:30, Bowling at 11:00May 13: Brunch at 10:30, Bowling at 12:30Cost: $5
For participants aged 50 and up.
To participate, contact Ariel at maria.hoyt@veq.caSpares, strikes, and smiles guaranteed!

S.T.E.A.M. Club: Spring 2025 (8-12 YO)
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
S.T.E.A.M. Club is back for this spring! Register now for a spot in our activities from April to June.

Start:April 1, 2025 | 08:00
End:June 17, 2025 | 17:00

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different scientific or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
All sessions are free and take place every Tuesday starting at 18:00 p.m.
Please click HERE and fill out this form to register your child for the S.T.E.A.M. club.
*Should all spots be taken by the time you fill the form, you will be alerted by email and put on a waiting list.
*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at education@morrin.org.

Arts & Crafts (in Shannon)- Macramé
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Come join us and try your fingers at Macramé! We’ll be learning to knot cords to make plant holders. Free event and all materials are provided for. Snacks and refreshments will be available. REGISTRATIONS: Places are limited and registration is required (open to 12 years old and up).

Printemps de la musique Musical guided tours
2025-05-17 01:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Event: Printemps de la musique – Expérience Concert at the Morrin Centre Location: Morrin Centre Date: May 17, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Category: Guided Tour, Cultural Event Cost: $10 for Morrin Centre members
As part of the Printemps de la musique, immerse yourself in a musical guided tour of the Morrin Centre! This unique Expérience concert invites you to explore the building’s captivating transformation—from its origins as a prison to its present role as a cultural hub—accompanied by live music and storytelling.
️ Tour Times:

English tour: 1:00 p.m.

French tour: 4:00 p.m.⏳ Duration: Approx. 1 hour

️ Special Price: Morrin Centre members can enjoy this immersive experience for just $10.

To learn more and register, click here

Pixels & Pages Book Club
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Join Pixels & Pages!

Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:30

Selection for May: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.
Please note that this event will be hybrid. The book club will meet in the Library, but participants can also participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

YES Business Coaching
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | QC
Each month, VEQ hosts business coaches from YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, a non-profit organization based in Montreal and funded by the federal and provincial governments. Their primary goal is to support business owners across Québec in English. The business coaching sessions, offered once a month by two expert coaches, are completely FREE. You can book a 1-hour session to validate your idea, discuss your project, or receive other assistance. These sessions are open to everyone—from entrepreneurs just starting their business to established business owners looking to stay up to date with the latest trends or marketing insights. In addition to coaching, YES also organizes events to help entrepreneurs expand their networks and offers numerous online workshops.
Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business, or seeking expert guidance, you’re always welcome to join! Gain access to personalized business coaching, hands-on startup workshops, and a thriving entrepreneurial community—all designed to support your long-term success.
Reach out to Viktoria Poulin Gareau at newcomers@veq.ca if you’d like to book a spot!

"Let's Play!" (Games Nights in Shannon)
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Come play your favourites board and card games atVEQ Community Space! Enjoy the early evening in a fun theand relaxed setting, refreshments and snacks will be offered. Qwirkle, Trivia games, Sorry, Monopoly, Connect Four, Chess, Dominoes, Tri-Ominoes! Blokus, Uno, Skip-Bo, Scattegories, and much, much more! Bring your own game or discover new one’s while getting to know one and other.
To register or for more information, contact Dominique Paddack at the VEQ office in Shannon: tel. 418 683-2366 ext. 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Northern Perimeter - Community Kitchen
2025-05-23 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.

The Aurian Haller Band – Concert
2025-05-23 20:00 - 21:30 | QC
The Aurian Haller Band – Concert

Date:May 23, 2025
Time: 20:00 – 21:30

The Aurian Haller Band is award-winning poet and singer/songwriter Aurian Haller and a talented group of musicians from Quebec City. The sextet mixes up folk, rock, and jazz for a contemporary progressive folk sound, featuring a blend of piano, acoustic guitars, pedal steel, string bass, cello, banjo, mandolin, flute, and saxophone. At the heart of the music are Haller’s haunting lyrics.
Haller has written several books and has won numerous national awards, including the Canadian National Magazine Award for poetry. His songs are reminiscent of Leonard Cohen, Léo Ferré, and late-70s Joni Mitchell.

Photo credit: Tjerk Bartlema

Visit and Lunch at Parliament Building
2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:30 | QC
Come join us, and after the guided visit, we will have lunch at the “Café du Parlement” — free entrance, participants pay for own lunch. http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/visiteurs/restaurants/cafe-parlement/index.html
REGISTER NOW
The National Assembly is located in the heart of Québec City, just steps from Old Québec, and offers you a unique experience through its free guided tours. Learn about the Parliament of Québec and hear some remarkable stories! This fascinating tour (one hour) sheds light on Québec’s history as well as its parliamentary institutions and their major contribution to Québec society. The tour features the National Assembly’s beautiful architecture and works of art. Visit one of Québec City’s top tourist attractions!
Open to all!

Out & About: Musée de la Civilization
2025-05-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC, G1K 8R2, Canada
Out & About at the Musée de la Civilisation – May 27 ️Step into Quebec’s rich cultural history with us!
Join Out & About for a guided tour of the In Other Words, Quebec exhibit at the Musée de la Civilisation on Monday, May 20 and Monday, May 27. Our visit begins at 10:45 AM, followed by a relaxed lunch at the museum’s café. We’ll return by 2:00 PM.
This outing is a fantastic opportunity to explore Quebec’s identity, connect with others, and enjoy an inspiring afternoon.
For participants aged 50 and up.RSVP with Ariel at maria.hoyt@veq.ca to reserve your spot!

Out & About: Ilôt des Palait
2025-05-29 09:30 - 14:00 | Ilot des Palais, 8 Rue Vallière, ,, Québec, QC, G1K 3M7, Canada
Ilôt des Palais Tour – Coming Up Next!Join us for a fascinating historical outing at the Ilôt des Palais on our next scheduled outing!
The guided tour begins at 10:00 AM. We’ll uncover this remarkable site’s rich archaeological and colonial history.️ After the tour, we’ll enjoy lunch nearby, soaking in the charm of Old Quebec.We’ll return by 2:00 PM.
Don’t miss this chance to explore hidden layers of Quebec’s past with great company.
For participants aged 50 and up.
Contact Ariel at maria.hoyt@veq.ca to sign up!

Webinar: Adapting to the World of Work in Quebec
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | https://veq.ca/event/webinar-adapting-to-the-world-of-work-in-quebec/
New to the Quebec job market? Wondering how to adapt to a new workplace culture?
Join us online for this FREE workshop in English. In just 3 hours, learn the essentials to integrate smoothly into the Quebec workplace.

Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bUfy0Dw3R06PhF2Tz-d_Qg

Objectives

Understand the particularities of the Quebec workplace
Become aware of the importance of cultural adaptation in employment integration
Identify the expectations of local employers
Develop communication strategies adapted to the Quebec job market
Develop winning strategies for successful integration in Quebec

Contents

A brief history of Quebec’s cultural heritage
The influence of culture on our behavior and values
Tips for overcoming culture shock
Behaviors expected in the workplace
Intercultural communication

Whether you’re job hunting or settling into a new position, this session will give you the tools and confidence to succeed. Don’t miss out!
Space is limited—register today!
We hope to see you there.
Brought to you by VEQ in collaboration with Option-travail.
