BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Voice of English-speaking Québec - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Voice of English-speaking Québec X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://veq.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Voice of English-speaking Québec REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161019T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161020T003000 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T185916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T185916Z UID:10001329-1476919800-1476923400@veq.ca SUMMARY:Morrin Centre: Billingualism: The lifelong Brain workout DESCRIPTION:Bilingualism\,  the Lifelong Brain Workout: Benefits from Infancy to the Golden Years \nBy Kristy Findlay and Genevieve Fily-Paré\, part of the My Morrin programming \nOn Wednesday October 19th\, the two speech-language pathologists will present the most up-to-date research about the impact of bilingualism from birth to the golden years. \nWhen: Wednesday October 19th\, 7:30 PM URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-centre-billingualism-the-lifelong-brain-workout/ LOCATION:Quebec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T185916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T185916Z UID:10001330-1476885600-1476892800@veq.ca SUMMARY:Caring Circle Café: Anxiety\, Stress and Panic Attacks DESCRIPTION:Caring Circle Café: Anxiety\, Stress and Panic Attacks\nThe Caring Circle Café offers an oasis for English-speaking caregivers to meet\, share experiences\, recharge their batteries\, find resources\, learn new things and enjoy mutual support. Join us in the board room of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 ch. Ste-Foy) for a teleconference that will provide participants with a better understanding of how to deal with anxiety\, stress and panic attacks. \nRSVP: Jan Anderson Community Organizer 684-JEFF (5333)\, ext. 1539 \nIf you are reluctant to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone\, please call us so we can find a way to assist you. This free activity is made possible through funding provided by L’APPUI Capitale-Nationale pour les proches aidants des ainés. URL:https://veq.ca/event/caring-circle-cafe-anxiety-stress-and-panic-attacks/ LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161017T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161018T003000 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T185916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T185916Z UID:10001331-1476747000-1476750600@veq.ca SUMMARY:Irish Heritage Quebec meeting DESCRIPTION:Irish Heritage Quebec meeting \nOn Monday October 17\, at 19:30\, Irish Heritage Quebec will hold an activity in McMahon Hall\, 1145 De Salaberry in Quebec City. Joe Lonergan will give a presentation entitled “Once Upon a Time in Montcalm.” \nA lifetime resident of Montcalm\, he will present photographs and speak about changes in Montcalm over time. Admission is free and all are welcome. \nRefreshments will be served and parking stubs for Îlot St. Patrick will be validated. For more information phone Irish Heritage Quebec at 418-704-3404. URL:https://veq.ca/event/irish-heritage-quebec-meeting-2/ LOCATION:McMahon Hall\, 1145 De Salaberry\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161019 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T190032Z UID:10001332-1476662400-1476835199@veq.ca SUMMARY:Immersions Quebec Help Share Quebec’s Culture by Joining Our Team! DESCRIPTION:Immersions Quebec \nHelp Share Quebec’s Culture by Joining Our Team! \nL’epiCentre du Quartier\, a charitable organization whose mission includes helping immigrants integrate into Quebec’s society and culture\, is launching an exciting new program – Immersions Quebec– and we’d love to have you join us as a Volunteer Facilitator! \nWhat is Immersions Quebec? \nUnlike a traditional classroom-based language program\, Immersions Quebec is designed to apply existing French and English language skills. As such\, an Immersion is neither a guided tour nor a language lesson – it is a facilitated exploration of cultural sites\, shopping districts and other venues during which participants use a second language to learn about and discuss Quebec’s culture\, heritage and daily life. \nFacilitated Experiences – not Guided Tours… \nImmersion Quebec offers facilitated visits\, not guided tours. During a guided tour\, the guide does most of the talking. Not so with an Immersion. The mission of our Volunteer Facilitators is to induce participants to practice their language skills by having them d the talking. To facilitate this\, prior to an Immersion experience participants will be asked to do a bit of homework – to review reference material concerning the sites to be visited. In doing so\, they come with at least some prior knowledge. The job of our facilitators is to evoke that knowledge\, call on prior experiences and encourage free discussion along the way. \nWho are the Participants? \nImmersion participants come from all quarters – new permanent residents\, students\, temporary residents\, tourists\, and even native Quebecois(es). For new residents and tourists that want to learn more about the city\, its people and culture\, there’s no better way than through an Immersion experience. For native Quebecois(es) who would like to re-experience their city and culture in a second language such as English\, Immersions encourage practical language use in a familiar setting rather than a sterile\, classroom-based language lesson. \nYour Role as a Volunteer Facilitator. \n As a Volunteer Facilitator you will be helping a group of five to seven people experience Quebec City as never before. Using your French and/or English language skills\, knowledge of the City\, and your personal experience\, you will lead participants through neighborhoods or other areas they may not be familiar with\, encourage discussion in the target language about what those areas have to offer\, and last but not least\, facilitate an engaging and enjoyable learning experience participants will want to continue by participating in other Immersion offerings. \nWill I Receive Training? \n Yes\, absolutely! As a future Volunteer Facilitator\, you will receive both classroom and on-the-ground training to familiarize you with the mission and function of a Facilitator. This includes an introduction to Immersion locales as well as access to reference materials and other documentation designed to help make your work both enjoyable and effective. \nWhat Sort of Time Commitment is Involved? \n After you have completed one two-hour classroom session and two on-the-ground training sessions\, you will be free to determine your own schedule electronically. Ideally\, once you’ve completed training\, we’d like to have you facilitate four Immersions per month. If you can do more that’s great – if you want to do less\, that’s fine too. It’s all up to you. \nAre there Physical Requirements? \nYes. Working as a Volunteer Facilitator requires the ability to walk two kilometers. Otherwise\, there is no lifting\, carrying or other physical work involved. \nAre there any other requirements? \nOnly that you enjoy working with people\, can engage them in lively conversation\, and finally\, love showing off the rich culture and heritage of Quebec City. \nHow do I get started? \nTo get more information about Immersions Quebec and your potential role as a Facilitator\, please contact: Joseph Ramunni at Tel: (418) 661-7766 or by E-mail: ramunnij@gmail.com \nThanks for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you! URL:https://veq.ca/event/immersions-quebec-help-share-quebecs-culture-by-joining-our-team-2/ LOCATION:Centre Monseigneur Marcoux\, 1885\, chemin de la Canardière\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1J 2E5\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Ramunni":MAILTO:ramunnij@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161011T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161011T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T190032Z UID:10001333-1476221400-1476226800@veq.ca SUMMARY:Morrin Centre seeking volunteers DESCRIPTION:The Morrin Centre\, located in the heart of Old Quebec (44\, chaussée des Écossais Québec)\, is seeking volunteers to lead their English Discussion Groups this fall. \nThere are currently three groups that meet on a weekly basis: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm. \nWe are looking for friendly\, dynamic volunteers who have had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow\, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion. \nThe groups will begin meeting during the week of September 19th and finish the first week of December. \nIf you are available on Wednesday afternoons and/or Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are bilingual or a native speaker of English\, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221\, or write to info@morrin.org. URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-centre-seeking-volunteers-3/ LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Rosemarie Fischer":MAILTO:info@morrin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161007T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161007T040000 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T190032Z UID:10001334-1475812800-1475812800@veq.ca SUMMARY:The Volunteer program of the Valcartier Family Centre DESCRIPTION:The Volunteer program of the Valcartier Family Centre \nMany volunteer opportunities are available\, see www.familyforce.ca. If you would like to be part of our dynamic group or if you have questions or comments\, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the VFC. \nJulie Lessard\nJulie.lessard@forces.gc.ca\n418-844-6060\n******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************\nProgramme d’Action bénévole du Centre de la Famille Valcartier \nPlusieurs occasions de bénévolat sont disponibles\, à www.familyforce.ca. Si vous souhaitez faire partie de notre équipe dynamique ou si vous avez des questions ou commentaires\, contactez la personne responsable de l’action bénévole du CFV. \nJulie Lessard\nJulie.lessard@forces.gc.ca\n418-844-6060 URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-volunteer-program-of-the-valcartier-family-centre-3/ LOCATION:Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre\, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000\, Succursale Forces\, Courcelette\, Quebec\, G0A 4Z0\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Lessard":MAILTO:Julie.lessard@forces.gc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161009 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T190032Z UID:10001335-1475798400-1475971199@veq.ca SUMMARY:Valcartier 200th Anniversary Settlement Days DESCRIPTION:Valcartier celebrating 200 years since The Settlement began! \nFrom October 7 to 9\, we will be celebrating Settlement Days at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center. Activities are planned for all ages. \nSome highlights include: Friday – an afternoon of traditional music and learning to dance the Valcartier Set. James Allan calls a dance in the evening. \nSaturday – the unveiling of our top-secret project\, videos of old photos\, activities for children (quilting\, baking\, spinning)\, family concert with Daniel Roy and a round table investigation into a house called Riverside. On Saturday evening there will be a tribute to the Country Show. Singers from past shows singing some of the favorites. Wear your dancing boots! \nSunday – bus tours of the village\, antique cars\, mini-farm and pony rides\, public market and photo ops with the Honorable John Neilson and\, if rumors are correct\, Lt. Col. Alexander Wolff\, who settled in Valcartier in 1824. \nCome in costume! Prizes will be awarded. For full program details\, visit www.valcartier1816.com. URL:https://veq.ca/event/valcartier-200th-anniversary-settlement-days/ LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T103325 CREATED:20250414T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T190032Z UID:10001336-1475690400-1475697600@veq.ca SUMMARY:Kirk Hall Crafters DESCRIPTION:Kirk Hall Crafters \nWednesdays from 2-4 and/or 7-9 p.m. – The Kirk Hall Crafters\, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in the Kirk Hall\, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais\, Old Québec. \nJoin this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project! \nFor more information\, call Katherine at 418 704-2278 URL:https://veq.ca/event/kirk-hall-crafters-3/ LOCATION:Kirk Hall\, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR