MoveHer Meetup
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ste-Foy Elementary School Gymnasium
Women Supporting Women: A Community Group for Connection & Wellness
Looking to connect with other women in your community, make new friends, and boost your physical and mental well-being?
Join MoveHer, our Women’s Community Group created by women for women where English-speaking women come together to build friendships, foster wellness, and have fun in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking to meet new people, this group is all about connection, support, and shared joy.
‍♀️ Each session blends light physical activity and casual, friendly games. The perfect mix of fitness, fun, and relaxation.
Location: Ste-Foy Elementary School Gymnasium
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dates:
September 21, 2025
October 19, 2025
November 16, 2025
December 14, 2025
January 18, 2026
February 15, 2026
March 15, 2026
April 19, 2026
May 17, 2026
June 14, 2026
Ready to join us? We’d love to welcome you into the group!
Drop-ins welcome, but do let us know if you plan to attend so we know who to expect.
Questions? info@veq.ca

Caring Chapters
2026-05-18 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-01 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

Chair Yoga - Shannon
2026-05-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, Quebec, G0A 4Z0, Canada
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running every Tuesday from September 16th to December 15th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Out & About: Shopping at Floralies Jouvence
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Floralies Jouvence, 2020, Avenue Jules Verne, Sainte-Foy, QC, G2G 2R2, Canada
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, join us (again) for a relaxing outing to Floralies Jouvence (2020, Avenue Jules Verne), where we’ll have a chance to shop around. House plants, flowers, decorations… You name it! They have it all.
They also have a café with some light lunches if you feel snack-ish!
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).
To register or get more information, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
By phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229
By email: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
Arrival at Floralies Jouvence around 1:00 p.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

S.T.E.A.M. Club: Basket Weaving
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us for a nature-themed STEAM Club every Tuesday from 6-7 pm !

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. This free program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
This spring, come join our nature-themed STEAM Club Nature Explorers, Tuesdays at 6pm, from May 5 to June 23 !
Registration is required to participate. If all places are filled, you will be contacted and put on a waiting list.
*For further information, please contact our Education Coordinator, Hee Won Son, at education@morrin.org.

Pixels & Pages Book Club
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Pixels & Pages
Book Club

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!

Selection for May: Endling by Maria Reva
This event will be hybrid; the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

This project is presented in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Local Vocals
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | 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

Shared Horizons: Introduction to Sumi-e Painting
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Shared Horizons:
Introduction to Sumi-e Painting

Discover the world of sumi-e painting!

Whether you are passionate about art, drawn to meditation, curious about Japanese culture or simply eager to try something new, you are welcome.
All materials are provided. Come enjoy the experience!
This workshop is offered in French.

Guest

A Japanese artist based in Canada, Yūsui Matsuyama leads numerous Japanese calligraphy and sumi-e workshops.
Her workshops are specially designed for beginners and allow everyone to participate with complete confidence, without any prior experience. Appreciated for the friendly atmosphere and accessible approach, her calligraphy and sumi-e workshops offer a unique creative experience based on the pleasure of “writing” and “drawing”.

Visit the Morrin Centre website to sign up.

This activity is part of the Shared Horizons—Visual Arts and Cultures project made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.

Arts & Crafts (in Shannon) - Felting
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Arts & Crafts (in Shannon) – Felting workshop
Come discover felting! You’ll be amazed by the creation process of using needles and felt to make spring favourites such as flowers or cute little animals/critters!
Free workshop. All materials provided for. Open to adults and youth (12 and up).
Date: Thursday May 21
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: VEQ Community Space

Northern Perimeter - Community Kitchen
2026-05-22 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.

Out & About: Quebec High School’s "Alice’s Adventures with Poorly Cooked Cafeteria Seafood" Play
2026-05-22 09:45 - 23:15 | Quebec High School Auditorium, 945 Av. Belvédère, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3G2, Canada
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, join us for Québec High School’s Spring play, Alice’s Adventures with Poorly Cooked Cafeteria Seafood.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).
Tickets cost $5 at the door (cash only). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Léa Bureau by May 15th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 229, or at: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
Arrival at Québec High School around 9:45 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 11:30 a.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Storytime
2026-05-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Family and little ones are welcome to our weekly storytime in the beautiful Morrin Centre Library every Saturday 10:30 to 11:30!

Storytime is a free 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 in English and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m!
Registration is required to participate, but participation in every Storytime sessions is not required.
*For further information, please contact our Education Coordinator, Hee Won Son, at education@morrin.org.

Huron Traditional Site «Onhoüa Chetek8e»
2026-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy,, Québec, Canada
This activity is open to everyone! Spots are limited, REGISTER HERE
Picture from https://www.huron-wendat.qc.ca/en/
Join us for a visit to the Huron Traditional Site, “Onhoüa Chetek8e,” in Wendake! This is a unique and enriching experience where you’ll step back in time and discover the history of this land, going back hundreds of years, and learn how the Wendat people continue to preserve their traditions, culture, and way of life today.
During this guided tour, you’ll explore meaningful sites and discover fascinating traditional practices that are still important today. You’ll visit the Long House, the traditional Wendat dwelling, and learn about daily life, social organization, and customs of the Wendat Nation. You’ll also see the smokehouse and fish and meat dryer, where traditional food preservation methods and survival skills will be explained.
The visit continues with the sweat lodge, where you’ll learn about traditional purification practices used for spiritual and physical well-being. We’ll also stop at the giant teepee, where you’ll get a glimpse of the diversity and richness of Indigenous Nations.
You’ll also discover traditional transportation methods, including how canoes and snowshoes are made and used—essential tools for life in different seasons and landscapes. The experience wraps up with a look at contemporary Wendat life in Wendake today, connecting past and present in a meaningful way.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait too long to reserve yours!
Transportation by bus will be provided from 1270 chemin Ste-Foy and back.
Children aged 4 and under are not eligible for bus transportation. You’re also welcome to join using your own transportation—everyone is welcome!
If you have any special needs or questions, feel free to contact Viktoria at newcomers@veq.ca

Book Launch: What We Choose To Forget: A Quebec Story of Unshared Memories
2026-05-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Book Launch: What We Choose To Forget: A Quebec Story of Unshared Memories

Meet Guy Rex Rodgers and discover his book What We Choose To Forget!
RSVP at guyrexrodgers@gmail.com

About the Book
In May 2022, Guy Rex Rodgers released What We Choose To Remember, a documentary film about waves of immigration in Quebec, from the British Conquest to the arrival of university students in the 21st century. A month later, the CAQ government passed Bill 96 to protect Quebec from too many English speakers, immigrants, and foreign students. For the next three years, Rodgers toured What We Choose To Remember around Quebec, and after each screening invited audience members to share their stories. The collective portrait that emerged explodes some of Quebec’s most persistent myths about who is Québécois.
The heartland of Nouvelle France was the Saint-Lawrence Valley, but it was never pure Catholic or francophone. Scottish and Irish soldiers fought on both sides of the Plains of Abraham.
Most of the first settlers in the Eastern Townships and the Ottawa Valley were English speakers. Then the 20th century saw an explosion of immigration that did not fit the French/English, Catholic/ Protestant binary. The reality is far more interesting than Two Solitudes.
These ‘immigrants’—who come from many countries and speak a variety of languages—are proud to be Quebecers. What We Choose To Forget gives them a voice—and they have a lot to say about Quebec and their place in it!

About the Author
Guy Rex Rodgers is a filmmaker who has made eight documentaries about anglophones and allophones in Quebec, and he writes a column in The Montrealer magazine about history, culture, and politics. Rodgers is also a community activist who founded ELAN (English Language Arts Network) and co-founded the Quebec Writers’ Federation and the Quebec Drama Federation. In 2015, he was appointed a Compagnon of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec.

Credit: Pantea Pezeschkan

Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
2026-05-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Mystery Mondays
Book Club

Join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month!

Visit the Morrin Centre website to find out more: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/morrin-mystery-mondays-book-club-23/?mc_cid=275b810484&mc_eid=783d4e7481

Join our daytime book club at the Morrin Centre, Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
For May’s meeting, come prepared to discuss the book of your choice!
This event is reserved to Morrin Centre members. It will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!

This project is offered in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

S.T.E.A.M. Club: Water Conservation
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada

Tween-Tales Book Club: Hooky
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
This week, the Tween-Tales Book Club will be reading Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur!

The Tween-Tales Book Club is an intimate and engaging book club for 10 to 13 YO children. The group will have two weeks to read each book, which will be provided by the Morrin Centre. The 75 minute sessions will be dedicated to discussing, reflecting, and learning more about the book. Pariticipation in every session is highly recommended. *Books subject to change according to availability and interest.
Our goal is to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities in order to encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
*Please note that places are limited. If all the places are taken you will be contacted and placed on a waiting list.
For additional information, please contact our Education and Heritage Coordinator, Hee Won Son, at education@morrin.org.

Let's Play (Game nights in Shannon)
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada

VEQ May 2026 Game Nights
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy,, Québec, Canada
Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun?
Join us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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-may-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

POSTPONED Out & About: Walk at Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Quai des Cageux, 2795 Bd Champlain, Québec, QC, G1W 2J3, Canada
*** Please note that this activity is postponed due to the rain. The activity will now take place on Tuesday, June 2nd. ***

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, VEQ is taking you to the Quai des Cageux to enjoy a walk next to the beautiful St-Lawrence River. Together, we will enjoy an afternoon walk in great company.
Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The area can get pretty windy next to the river. If rain is scheduled for that day, we will try to reschedule. You will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if anything changes.
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). There is also free parking available close to the Quai des Cageux.
To register or get more information, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
By phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229
By email: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
Arrival at Quai des Cageux around 1:00 p.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Next Chapter: Book Club
2026-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Next Chapter:
Book Club

Join the Next Chapter book club for their very first meeting!

On the evening of May 30, the Next Chapter book club will discuss Pierce Brown’s dystopian sci-fi novel Red Rising.
Join this new book club now!

To learn more and register, please send an email at library@morrin.org.

Spring 2026 CWL Community Breakfast
2026-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Community Breakfast (CWL of Shannon), Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road, Shannon, Quebec, G0A 4N0, Canada
Join the CWL Shannon for their Community Breakfast on Sunday, May 31st!

Prices (cash only)

Adults: $12
6 to 12 years: $5

Under 6 years: FREE

Need a ride to the breakfast from Québec City?
We’ve got your back! Meet us at the Jeffery Hale Wellness Centre, and enjoy a complimentary round-trip to Shannon on our bus.
To sign up and receive all the details, please reach out to Léa at:
lea.bureau@veq.ca
(418) 683-2366 ext. 229

Morrin Centre Poetry Soirée
2026-06-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Centre Poetry Soirée

Join us for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!

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 arrive after the event starts, please ring the doorbell.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org.
Visit the Morrin Centre web page here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/morrin-centre-poetry-soiree-11/?mc_cid=898d4b4933&mc_eid=783d4e7481

Out & About: Walk at Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
2026-06-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Quai des Cageux, 2795 Bd Champlain, Québec, QC, G1W 2J3, Canada
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, VEQ is taking you to the Quai des Cageux to enjoy a walk next to the beautiful St-Lawrence River. Together, we will enjoy an afternoon walk in great company.
Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The area can get pretty windy next to the river. If rain is scheduled for that day, we will try to reschedule. You will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if anything changes.
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). There is also free parking available close to the Quai des Cageux.
To register or get more information, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
By phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229
By email: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
Arrival at Quai des Cageux around 1:00 p.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

S.T.E.A.M. Club: Nature Exploration Pt. II
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
