Local Vocals
2026-09-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church, 1800 chemin saint-louis, Québec, QC, G1S 1H7, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church
1800 chemin Saint-Louis

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

Morrin Centre: Express Yourself: Documentary Photography and Visual Narration Workshop
2026-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Express Yourself:
Documentary Photography and Visual Narration Workshop

Documentary photography begins long before we lift a camera. Observe and discover the extraordinary within ordinary life!

During this workshop, you will explore curiosity, light, perspective, composition, and storytelling through a series of simple, hands-on photographic challenges.
No technical photography experience is required. Please bring a mobile device with you to take photos.
Participants will:
• discover the principles of documentary photography
• learn to notice stories hidden in everyday life
• participate in hands-on creative exercises
• share images and reflections in a welcoming group conversation
Following the workshop, you will also be invited to create a small documentary project as a zine.
The Artist

Leeça St. Aubin is a documentary photographer, educator, and writer whose work explores the connections between people, place, memory, and community. With more than 30 years of experience as an educator, she brings together photography, storytelling, and conversation to help people discover the extraordinary within ordinary life. Her ongoing documentary project, Land & Lives, celebrates the everyday stories that shape our communities and inspires the workshops she creates.

VEQ September 2026 Game Nights
2026-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Mary Gillespie House, 819 avenue Moreau, Québec, QC, G1V 3B5, Canada
Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun?
Join us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Mary Gillespie House from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Address: 819, avenue Moreau, Québec QC, G1V 3B5
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-september-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

Beginner Beading: Fidget Time with Ta-Da
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Quebec High School, 945 Av. Belvèdere, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3G2, Canada
Beginner beading: Fidget time

Learn to make pony bead fidget toys.
New teacher alert!
Come meet our fifth founder and facilitator of fidget fun (that’s a lot of FFFFs!), Sab Juhaszs! They will help us get our fingers around the hyperfocus of the day, creating fidget toys from pony beads. A lot of you have asked for a beading workshop, but we figured that before we start stringing teeny, tiny glass beads together we would start with something a bit easier. All materials are provided, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Sign up for the event here.

Caring Chapters
2026-09-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-05 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-19 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-26 13:30 - 15:00 | 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

Out & About: Apple Picking on Orleans Island
2026-09-29 11:30 - 14:00, 2026-10-02 11:30 - 14:00 | Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau et Distillerie, 1868 Chem. Royal, Saint-Pierre, QC, G0A 4E0, Canada
Apple Picking on Orleans Island
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

On Tuesday, September 29 and Friday, October 2 we’re heading to Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau to pick some apples!
Bring your own reusable bag for your apples. Plastic bags are limited in quantity. This outing involves walking on uneven terrain.
The cost is around 1.35$ per pound of apples picked.
In the event of rain, this event will be postponed or cancelled depending on availability.
Date: Tuesday, September 29 and Friday, October 2Activity Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location: Cidrerie Verger BilodeauWho: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Bilingual Yoga Classes with Yoga Québec
2026-09-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Yoga Québec, 844 rue Paradis, Quebec, QC, G1V 4J5, Canada
✨ New partnership, new bilingual yoga offering! ✨
Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) is proud to partner with Yoga Québec to make yoga more accessible to Québec City’s English-speaking community. 🤍
Located in Sainte-Foy, Yoga Québec offers a welcoming space dedicated to yoga, movement, meditation and well-being, with a wide variety of classes for different levels and approaches.
As part of this new partnership, Yoga Québec is happy to introduce their bilingual vinyasa class, offered in both French and English. 🌿
🧘 Every Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 PM
📅 Fall session: September 14 – December 6
📍 844 rue Paradis, Sainte-Foy, Québec
Whether you’re new to yoga or already have an established practice, you’re welcome to join us and discover the Yoga Québec community in an inclusive, bilingual environment.
👉 Register now at yogaquebec.com

Save the Date: Apple Picking!
2026-10-04 10:30 - 15:00 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy,, Québec, Canada
🍎 Autumn in Québec: Apple Picking Day
Get ready for a fun autumn outing! 🍂🍎
Join us for a day of apple picking, fresh air, beautiful fall scenery, and good company.
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
📍 Location and exact timing: To be confirmedThe event will take place between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Exact meeting point and schedule will be shared soon.

TO REGISTER
*You are paying a $5 refundable deposit to secure your spot on the bus.
This amount will be reimbursed to you if you attend the activity.

🚌 Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided from 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City.
Please note that, for safety reasons, children under 4 years old cannot be accommodated on the bus.
🍎 Additional costs
The cost of the apple-picking bag/container and lunch is not included in the event fee and must be paid separately by participants at the orchard.

More details and registration information coming soon.
Save the date and get ready for some autumn fun! 🍎🍂

Out & About: Musée de la Civilisation — Pleasure
2026-10-06 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-09 10:30 - 13:30 | Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC, G1K 8R2, Canada
Musée de la Civilisation — Pleasure
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

On Tuesday, October 6 and Friday, October 9, we’re heading to Musée de la Civilisation to check out their new exhibition, Pleasure!
To find more information on the exhibition, please click here.
During our visit, we will have access to the new exhibition as well as all the permanent ones. We will have time to enjoy lunch from their café (you can also pack a lunch if you prefer!)
Date: Tuesday, October 6 and Friday, October 9Activity Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location:Musée de la CivilisationWho: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Out & About: Cap-Tourmente – Snow Geese Sightseeing
2026-10-13 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Cap-Tourmente, 570 Chem. du Cap Tourmente, Saint-Joachim, QC, G0A 3X0, Canada
Cap-Tourmente – Snow Geese Sightseeing
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

On Tuesday, October 13, and Friday, October 16, we’re heading to Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area for a sightseeing adventure!
During this outing, we will take the Bois-sent-bon trail (1 km total) to a beautiful lookout area where a guide will give us a presentation on the snow geese. After the short presentation, we will walk back to the main building for lunch.
The trail is mostly flat and follows a wooden boardwalk path. Please bring a cold lunch.
Please note that this activity is mostly outdoors. This area can get quite windy, so please dress appropriately.
In case of heavy rain, the event will be cancelled.
Date: Tuesday, October 13 & Friday, October 16Activity Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location; Cap-Tourmente is about an hour away from Quebec City)Location: Cap-TourmenteCost: 5$ per personWho: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

VEQ October 2026 Game Nights
2026-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Mary Gillespie House, 819 avenue Moreau, Québec, QC, G1V 3B5, Canada
Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun?
Join us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Mary Gillespie House from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Address: 819, avenue Moreau, Québec QC, G1V 3B5
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-october-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

Autumn Pumpkin Harvest - Open to All!
2026-10-17 10:30 - 14:30 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Quebec, QC, G1S 2M4
🎃 Join Us for a Fun Day at the Farm!

REGISTER HERE
Come alone, with friends, or with family and enjoy a beautiful fall day at the farm! 🍂
The day will include a tractor ride, a children’s maze, a mini-farm with cute animals, and plenty of photo opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to purchase pumpkins, as well as other seasonal vegetables and flowers, while enjoying the beautiful autumn scenery.
There may also be a food truck on site, but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks or lunch. Don’t forget to bring cash or a credit card if you plan to make purchases at the farm!
This event is free and open to everyone!
🚌 Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided from 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City.
Please note that, for safety reasons, children under 4 years old cannot be accommodated on the bus.
💵 Refundable Bus Deposit
A $5 refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on the bus.
This amount will be reimbursed to you after you attend the activity.
🎃 Additional Costs
The cost of pumpkins, food, and any other purchases at the farm is not included and must be paid separately by participants.
Contact Viktoria for more information at newcomers@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 (ext. 225).

Out & About: Joan of Arc Fall Garden & Coffee at La Maison Smith
2026-10-20 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Joan of Arc Garden, Quebec, Canada
Joan of Arc Fall Garden & Coffee at La Maison Smith
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

On Tuesday, October 20 and Friday, October 23, we’re heading to the Joan of Arc Garden to explore their annual Fall art installations! After our visit, we’ll go over to Smith Café for a coffee and pastry to warm up!
Date: Tuesday, October 20 and Friday, October 23Activity Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location: Joan of Arc GardenWho: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca

Halloween Costume Workshop with Ta-Da
2026-10-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Quebec High School, 945 Av. Belvèdere, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3G2, Canada
Halloween Costume workshop

Do you need a little bit of help putting the final touches on a costume? Or do you not even know where to start? Join us for a cozy Saturday afternoon workshop! We will have sewing machines, fabric, glue guns, cardboard…and if there’s anything you think you might need, email us ahead of time and we will try to be prepared!
This workshop is free, offered in partnership with Quebec High School. Spots are limited — 12 maximum.
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.

Out & About: Shopping at Laurier Québec
2026-10-27 10:30 - 13:30 | Laurier Québec, 2700, Blvd. Laurier, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 2L8, Canada
Shopping at Laurier Québec
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).

On Tuesday, October 27, we’re heading to Laurier Québec for a fun day of shopping!
Date: Friday, October 2Activity Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location: Laurier QuébecWho: For participants aged 50+

To get more information or to sign up, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca
