Local Vocals Meeting
2022-02-14 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!

Northern Perimeter walking club
2022-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Shannon Hall, 75 Chemin Gosford, Shannon, Quebec, Canada
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, join us for our brand new walking club! We will alternate walking on roads with hiking ( uneven surfaces). All levels welcome!
February 8th: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
February 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center for a walk
February 15th: Meet at Shannon Hall for a hike.
February 25th: Hike in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( location TBD)
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be.
Registration is required, please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Info Session: Training to be a Care Assistant in Seniors' Private Residences
2022-02-15 23:30 - 2022-02-16 00:00 | Online, Quebec, Canada
Short training program starting March 14, 2022. If you love taking care of our Seniors, this FREE TRAINING is for you! Offered in English

About this event

Information session on a quick 180-hour training leading to a rewarding job in private seniors’ residences.
Come meet us online to hear about the training program, working field and to ask your questions to our pedagogical counsellor.
To register for the information session: https://bit.ly/3GDfRNv

Info Session: Administrative Support in Clinical Settings Training
2022-02-16 23:30 - 2022-02-17 00:00 | Online, Quebec, Canada
FREE SHORT TRAINING + 4000$ BURSARY – Starts March 21, 2022

About this event

You fancy administrative work at the CIUSSS CN, join us online to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Find out about this short training program, the working field and ask your questions to our pedagogical counsellor.
To register for the information session: https://bit.ly/3LnQrqC

Morrin Centre – So the Story Goes – Memoirs
2022-02-17 00:30 - 01:30 | Quebec
So the Story Goes is a series of activities presenting different forms of storytelling, from picture books to music and Indigenous storytelling. This project explores different forms of storytelling important to the Quebec Anglophone community and allows participants to experiment with many ways to tell stories.
This activity will include a short presentation by an author, journalist, and creative writing teacher, followed by a workshop during which the guest will present the basis of her art and will guide the participants in applying their new knowledge in a practical way.
To register and for more information:
https://www.morrin.org/en/event/so-the-story-goes-memoirs/

Leveraging Your LinkedIn Workshop Part 1
2022-02-17 23:30 - 2022-02-18 01:00 | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
VEQ is pleased to host YES Employment + Entrepreneurship to deliver a FREE two-part workshop on creating and improving your LinkedIn profile. Come join us on Zoom!
Optimizing LinkedIn isn’t about filling your inbox with job offers, it’s about connecting with industry professionals and employers. We will take you step-by-step through the process of determining your personal brand, creating an “all-star” profile, and getting results all while making meaningful connections with people in your field. Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn account as you adapt to the COVID-19 job market and optimize your LinkedIn experience! This two-part workshop will allow you to share feedback with other participants and learn as you go. Bring your questions and get ready to work on your LinkedIn page.
Pre-registration is required and will close on February 17 at 12 noon. Participants will be sent a Zoom link directly after registering.
To register: https://bit.ly/3uygipH
Questions? Please contact Susanna 418-683-2366 x222 or susanna.tang@veq.ca
Note: This workshop is part of a two-part series where Workshop 2 includes time for networking and feedback among workshop participants and the YES Employment Counsellor about participant LinkedIn profiles. Participation in Part 1 is not required for Part 2 but is strongly recommended.
Workshop 2 is scheduled to take place online on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8pm. Registration details will be posted later.

The Morrin Centre - Pixels & Pages Book Club Meeting
2022-02-18 00:30 - 02:30 | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!
Meeting details: Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for February:

Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.

Play More - Virtual Game Night
2022-02-19 01:00 - 02:30 | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Play More!
Along with the South Shore English Network, we are sending out another invitation to spend an evening playing virtual board games with us! Join us on Zoom, and get ready to discover new games (and rediscover old ones) in a virtual setting with a host from La Revanche!
When: Friday, February 18th, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: on Zoom
Who: Everyone
Just for fun!
Our Virtual Game Night is all in the name of fun and games, but we also love seeing everyone being healthily competitive… so we will be giving Sépaq gift cards to the top 3 scorers!
To sign up
Please call (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or send an email to info@veq.ca with:

the participants’ names
the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link

Note
Participants using the same “Zoom window” will play as a team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts.
All ages welcome.

Northern Perimeter walking club
2022-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, TBD, Quebec, Canada

Walking Distance VEQ walking club)
2022-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Place Shannon, 438 Boul Jacques Cartier, Shannon, Quebec, Canada
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 for a walk.
March 4th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 15th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 22nd: Walk at the Marais du Nord at 10:00 a.m. ( bus from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier provided)
March 29th: Shannon walk at 9 a.m. Departure location TBD.
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be. We will be walking on roads for the most part.
Please RSVP with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

In These Spaces - The Restoration of the Morrin Centre
2022-03-02 00:30 - 01:30 | Quebec
Michel Boudreau has been associated with the Morrin Centre since the late 1980s, when the original campaign to restore the building was launched by the Ville de Québec. The Morrin Centre project has stood out for its exemplary approach to restoration ever since its inception. Taking place over 40 years and completed at the end of the 2000s, this important restoration project is still viewed with pride and admiration by the professionals, managers, donors and, of course, the hundreds of workers who contributed.
Follow the traces of this restoration, and you will never see the building in quite the same way!
Learn more during this conference broadcasted from the Morrin Centre with architect Michel Boudreau.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-the-restoration-of-the-morrin-centre/

VEQ : Walking Distance ( walking club)
2022-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Shannon Municipal Library, 40 rue Saint-Patrick, Shannon, Quebec, Canada

Out & About: Château Frontenac (guided tour)
2022-03-04 15:45 - 16:45 | Château Frontenac, 1 rue des Carrières, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4P5, Canada
VEQ invites the 50+ English-speaking community to hop on the bus as we go “Out & About” to visit and discover the grand old Chateau 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 discover the famous people and historical events that have shaped the identity Le Château Frontenac over the years, as well as its architectural development and facelift undergone in recent years.
The private guided tour starts at 10:45 am and lasts one hour.

Please note: the visit is accessible to those with mobility issues, with elevators to avoid stairways; there are nonetheless a few stairs to be taken, but accommodations are possible.

Places are limited. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Replay - Virtual Game Night
2022-03-05 01:00 - 02:30 | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Here we go again!
The Morrin Centre, The South Shore English Network and VEQ are proud to invite you once again to a Virtual Game Night, hosted by Jeanne Lebossé-Gautron from the Morrin Centre!
Join us on Zoom, and get ready to test your skills and knowledge.
When: Friday, March 4th, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: on Zoom
Who: Everyone
Just for fun
Our Virtual Game Night is all in the name of fun, but there are also prizes to be won for the top 3 scorers!
To sign up
Please call (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or send an email to info@veq.ca with:

the participants’ names
the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link

Note
Participants using the same “Zoom window” will play as a team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts.
All ages welcome.

The Morrin Centre - Library Workshop: Introduction to OverDrive
2022-03-05 21:00 - 22:00 | Quebec
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 Morrin Centre’s e-book and audiobook collection and be available to answer questions.
This workshop will take place over Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)
2022-03-07 14:45 - 19:15 | Quebec
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. There are a few stairs, however adaptations are possible for those who have reduced mobility.
We will stop at a local café for a light lunch after the visit.
A vaccine passport and I.D will be required.
Pick up at Shannon Hall at 9:40 a.m. ( 73 Chemin de Gosford)
Saint-Gabriel community centre at 10:00 a.m. ( 2215 boulevard Valcartier)
The final date to register for this activity is March 3rd, 2022.
If you have questions or wish to participate, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.

Out & About: Château Frontenac (guided visit)
2022-03-07 15:30 - 17:45 | Château Frontenac, 1 rue des Carrières, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4P5, Canada
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 discover the famous people and historical events that have shaped the identity Le Château Frontenac over the years, as well as its architectural development and facelift undergone in recent years.
The private guided tour starts at 10:45 am and lasts one hour.

Please note: the visit is accessible to those with mobility issues, with elevators to avoid stairways; there are nonetheless a few stairs to be taken, but accommodations are possible.

Places are limited. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Leveraging Your LinkedIn Part 2 Networking & Feedback Session
2022-03-10 23:30 - 2022-03-11 01:00 | Online via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
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 our special guest Mariève Tanguay-Lessard Talent Acquisition Advisor for the Central Quebec School Board. Learn about job opportunities at the CQSB and get a recruiter’s take on what to include in your LinkedIn profile.
Note: Participation in Workshop 1 is not a prerequisite for Workshop 2. Pre-registration is required.

To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfuqqrjIrGtwQm431fpf_2jW2qmLNTOeT
Questions? Contact Susanna at 418-683-2366 x222 or susanna.tang@veq.ca

In These Spaces - Book Conservation
2022-03-11 00:30 - 01:30 | Quebec
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, a book and archival document conservator, and our host Peter Black.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-book-conservation/

Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
2022-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center, 2215 Bd Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec, G0A 4S0, Canada

Online Kahoot: French expressions
2022-03-12 01:00 - 02:00 | From the comfort of your home, Quebec, Canada
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. Now learning idioms and expressions is even trickier! Sometimes, the best way of learning their meaning is by simply using them, which is why VEQ in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French is organising this fun game night.
At the end of the game, the winner of the game will get a $40 gift card (from Chocolats Favoris). Another gift card will be raffled among all participants.
To register for this fun activity, please click here.

A Curling Morning (Newcomers Event) ***POSTPONED***
2022-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Club de Curling Victoria, 449 Rue Curie, Québec City, Quebec, G1P 3V1, Canada
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.
Upon arrival, we will be met by two bilingual instructors, who will provide us with special soles for our safety on the ice. Each ice field will accommodate 8 people. All instructions will be given in English.
VEQ will also provide transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to and from the Curling club, leaving Sainte-Foy at 9:30 am. The return to Sainte-Foy is scheduled at 12:15 pm.

This event has a limited capacity (15 people). Registration is REQUIRED. To register please click here.

The link will take you to a Microsoft registration form. Please note that given the limited capacity, it is extremely important that participants let us know at least 48 hours in advance if they are canceling, so we can allocate the resources to someone else on the waiting list.
*By clean we mean no snow, no sand, no gravel, no salt.

Library Workshop: Exploring Libby and OverDrive in Depth
2022-03-12 21:00 - 22:00 | Quebec
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 questions, or would like to learn more about these advanced features, this is the perfect workshop for you! Join us virtually at the Library to learn more during this second workshop on Libby and OverDrive. This session is particularly useful for those in book clubs.
This workshop will take place over Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Shannon Irish Show - Online
2022-03-13 00:30 - 01:30 | Quebec
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 English-speaking Quebec’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceofEnglishspeakingQuebec
See you soon!

Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
2022-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Shannon Municipal Library, 40 rue Saint-Patrick, Shannon, Quebec, Canada

In These Spaces - Acoustics
2022-03-15 23:30 - 2022-03-16 00:30 | Quebec
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/

Out and About, Northern Perimeter: Saint-Patrick's at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
2022-03-17 13:45 - 17:45 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites adults aged 50+ to hop on the bus and enjoy a parade, live music and home-cooked meal to celebrate Saint-Patrick’s Day.
Parade organised by Valcartier Elementary School students begins at 10:30
Live music indoors at the Valcartier community centre at 11:15 a.m.
Lunch served at 12:00.
Bus Departures from:
Shannon Hall ( 73 Chemin de Gosford): 10 a.m.
Tewkesbury Chapel ( 3405 ave Tewkesbury) 9:45 a.m.
Please note that your vaccine passport may be required to attend the indoor parts of this event.
You *MUST* reserve your spot on the bus no later than March 3rd with VEQ by contacting Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Please confirm your presence at the meal to Pamala Hogan by March 3rd by calling 418-844-1218.

The Morrin Centre - Pixel & Pages Book Club Meeting
2022-03-17 23:30 - 2022-03-18 01:30 | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for March:

Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.

Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
2022-03-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Marais du Nord, 1100 chemin de la Grande-Ligne, Stoneham and Tewkesbury, Quebec, Canada
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 for a walk.
March 4th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 15th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 22nd: Walk at the Marais du Nord at 10:00 a.m. ( bus from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier provided). Departure from SHannon at 9:20, Saint Gabriel at 9:40.
March 29th: Shannon walk at 9 a.m. Departure location TBD.
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be. We will be walking on roads for the most part.
Please RSVP with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Prep for a Job Interview hosted by the FORT program
2022-03-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Valcartier MFRC, 2630 Bd Hochelaga, Québec, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
The moment of truth has come. You sent your CV and cover letters and now you are being called for an interview… In other circumstances, you would be relatively nervous, but you are now living in Québec City and chances are the interview will be in French, or at least part of it. No need to panic! We are collaborating with the FORT program to offer you the possibility of practicing your French interviewing skills. At the end of it, you will be better equipped in terms of what kind of questions you can expect when interviewing in French, and how to prepare your selling points in the aforementioned language. Now, if your interviews are most likely to be carried out in English, then by all means you can practice in English!
This activity is 100% free !
To register please click here.
