Voice of English-speaking Québec

In Stitches
2022-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!

Northern Perimeter out and about: Cookie decorating with Valcartier Elementary!
2022-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | QC
Get into the holiday spirit and have some fun with the Valcartier Elementary School students. Join the gang and decorate home baked Christmas cookies!
Bus from Shannon at 10:15 a.m.
The activity will be occuring in Saint-Gabriel – de Valcartier at 10:30 a.m.
Please confirm your participation no later than December 8th so there are enough cookies baked for all.
Contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Holiday Happy Hour 2022
2022-12-13 22:00 - 2022-12-14 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us in celebrating the holiday season!
The Voice of English-speaking Québec, in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, is delighted to invite you and your family to our annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre. Support a good cause, enjoy a glass, savour a bite and take a moment to wish your colleagues, friends and partners a wonderful holiday season!
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: The Morrin Centre – 44, chaussée des Écossais, Québec City
Please RSVP by December 6 to:
info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
All proceeds from the cash bar will go towards the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE BRING INDOOR FOOTWEAR TO PROTECT THE FRAGILE WOOD FLOORING AT THE CENTRE
PARKING AVAILABLE ON SURROUNDING STREETS AND UNDER CITY HALL
THE MORRIN CENTRE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre's Book Club
2022-12-21 00:00 - 02:00 | QC
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At December’s meeting, we will be discussing Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s political thriller, State of Terror.
Please note that 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!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

Walking Distance:Solstice Walk
2022-12-21 20:30 - 21:30 | Valcartier Community Center, 1743, Blvd. Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec, G0A 4S0, Canada
Join us for a lantern-light walk on the Valcartier community centre path to celebrate the solstice!
Walk begins at approximately 3:40 p.m.
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning: End of Life medical care webinar
2023-01-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual event, Quebec, Canada
This workshop looks at different options for end-of-life medical care.
Specifically, this workshop will cover:

Advance medical directives.
Medical aid in dying (MAID).
Palliative care.

To reserve your spot please click the link below and fill out the form:
https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/workshop/end-of-life-2023-01-11/

In Stitches
2023-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting and come work on your projects. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? Come and learn for free! Bring your materials and we’ll get you started!
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning: Wills, the Basics
2023-01-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual event, Quebec, Canada
This workshop will give an overview of wills and why it’s important to have one.
Topics to be covered:

What is a will.
Why make one.
How to make one.
Who can help you make one.
The cost.

To reserve your spot please click the link below and fill out the form:
https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/workshop/wills-the-basics-2023-01-18/

LOCAL VOCALS - English Language Singing Ensemble
2023-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s Anglican Church, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

Newcomers Outing to the Civilisation Museum
2023-01-21 17:35 - 20:25 | Museum of Civilization, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec City, Quebec, G1K 8R2, Canada
Meeting people in a new city where the official language is probably not one you are fluent in can be challenging. VEQ has organised a FREE self-guided visit to the Civilisation Museum, where you will surely not lack conversation topics!
Since it is required by the museum, we have access to a specific number of attendees, and registration is required. The maximum capacity is 24 people, regardless of age.
The entrance to the exhibit Times of Pharaohs is scheduled at 1:00 PM. Please note that for this exhibit we must respect the time allotted to our group.
If you cannot register online or prefer doing so by phone, feel free to call Maria CASTRO!

In Stitches
2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.
Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning: Japanese "Kakizome" Calligraphy
2023-01-24 18:30 - 20:00 | QC
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
Kakizome is often translated as the first writing of the year, and an annual event in Japan traditionally held on the second of January. Yumi Matsuyama will show us how to write a meaningful word or sentence on beautiful paper for the New Year. Think of it as a New Year’s resolution, in brushstroke.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.
Signup for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine, call 418.681.1258.

BFly : Northern Perimeter Out and About
2023-01-25 14:30 - 18:00 | QC
Chase away the winter blues by strolling through the BFLy exhibit! Stroll through the 4 greenhouses filled with butterflies.
The cost of entry is 16$ plus tax, tickets can be purchased the day of, on site.
Bus transportation free from
438 Boul Jacques Cartier: 9:30 a.m. departure
2215 boul Valcartier: 9:45 am departure.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the activity to occur.
Confirm your presence by Monday, January 23rd to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Newcomers Snowshoeing Excursion
2023-01-28 14:00 - 20:00 | Jacques-Cartier National Park, 103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Quebec, G3C 2T5, Canada
Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors even in the winter?!

You’ve been wanting to try snowshoeing but don’t own a pair?

VEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will take you to the Jacques-Cartier Nat’l Park to enjoy a day of winter fun!

We only have 15 snowshoes for adults and a 5for children’s sizes. It is thus important that you reserve your spot!

***This visit is not guided.***
Participants are free to choose the trail of their preference.

We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place and try a new winter sport while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
We will leave from our offices (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy) at 9:00. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Once there, you can choose the activities you would like to do, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration. We will leave the park at 3:00 PM. Hiking sticks are optional, and not provided by VEQ.
Every passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride.
Click here to see the list of trails open for the season, difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration (it all depends on one’s rhythm)
Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free.
More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:
What to wear winter hiking
Snowshoeing Checklist
Snowshoe Gear Checklist

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan
2023-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 5 rue Cook, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

Hockey Game!
2023-01-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavillion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
A New(comers’) Experience—On January 29th, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game.
To join in the fun:
Registrations are required, and a $10 fee per person will apply.
We will provide:

Round-trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron
A combo meal: 2 hot dogs, fries, and a soda
Your ticket to the game!

***LIMITED SPACE, we have 20 tickets***
The details:

Meet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot at 1:45 p.m.- The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. sharp
– Eat and chat
– The game starts at 3 p.m.
– Our bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. to bring us back to the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot. You may take the bus, or choose to opt out (for example, if the game is not over), in which case your ride back will be your responsibility.

For more information and to register, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
For registration, click HERE.

Picture This – Memory Sharing
2023-01-31 23:30 - 2023-02-01 00:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
For this workshop:
Do you have old photos full of history? You know, the ones in black and white from your parents’ or grandparents’ era, tucked away in a box up in the attic? Then please come and share your photos and their stories with us during our memory sharing meetings!We are looking particularly for photos featuring the English-speaking community of Quebec and the Morrin Centre. They could eventually be featured in a temporary exhibit presented at the Morrin Centre later this year. You are invited to send digitized copies prior to the meetings. We are also able to digitize them for you as needed.To learn more, visit the event webpage or contact our Heritage Coordinator at anthonyarata@morrin.org.If you have pictures you would like to share but none of the meetings scheduled suit you, please email our Heritage Coordinator and send him your pictures anyway!
Full details here.

Quebec City Women’s Club’s January Webinar
2023-02-01 00:00 - 01:00 | Virtually on Zoom, Please find link below, Quebec, Canada
Follow this Zoom link to join: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/63926866191?pwd=[REDACTED]
Treating different forms of addiction – My job as a Social Worker in a therapy center
Myriam Paquin, Psychosocial intervention worker
Abstract : After obtaining a certificate in Psychology and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Social work at Université Laval, Myriam started working at Centre CASA, a therapy center dedicated to helping adults (men and women) living with addiction problems (alcohol, drugs, medication, gambling, cyberaddiction, etc.). She has also recently joined the intervention team dealing more specifically with people who wear or have worn a uniform (military, police, correctional officers, etc.) and simultaneously suffer from a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction problems. In this presentation, she will talk about her reality as a social worker working with a voluntary clientele struggling with addiction and the different challenges that these people and those around them might face. She will also be able to address any questions related to addiction, as it is a problem that affects many people in the population, whether it be directly or indirectly.

French Sing-Along, hosted by Canadian Parents for French and Ressource Espace Familles
2023-02-04 17:45 - 21:00 | Ressource Espace Familles (Centre de loisirs Notre-Dame-de-Foy), 771 Rue Jacques Berthiaume, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 3T3, Canada
We are excited to once again collaborate with Canadian Parents for French!

Two singing sessions to choose from :
1:00 PM-2:00 PM & 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

Join CPF QCNU for a free, in person sing-along event near you! We will be travelling across our vast territory to host workshops teaching and performing French-Canadian folk songs as a community.

This initiative is specifically designed for French-learners and will be presented both in English and in français facile.
This community learning will provide:

an opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practice French in a safe environment,
a connection to local Québécois culture,
free snacks,
a chance to win door prizes, and
music to feed you soul!

Target group: This workshop is specifically tailored for families with children aged 7-13, however older and younger youth can also participate and adults are expected to join in too!

Lifelong Learning: Becoming a Writer with Bill Cox
2023-02-06 15:00 - 16:30 | QC
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.

Lifelong Learning member Bill Cox will discuss the beginnings of his writing career, the process of getting published and all the joys and pitfalls met along the way. If you’ve ever been interested in becoming a professional writer this activity is for you! For more information please click this link to read more about Bill’s book.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258.
Space is limited.
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Picture This – Composition and Computer Photo-Editing
2023-02-07 23:30 - 2023-02-08 00:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
Did you miss our 2022 photography workshops? You have one more chance to attend them!Given the popularity of the workshops, the Morrin Centre will be repeating two of the workshops in February 2023. Registration for these workshops is open as a “pre-sale” to Morrin Centre members from January 25 to February 1st. Registration will then open to non-members until all tickets are gone. Don’t miss your chance!February 7, 6:30 p.m.: Photography CompositionFebruary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Computer Photo-Editing – The EssentialsTo register during this “pre-sale” period, members are invited to email our Events Coordinator at jeannelebosse@morrin.org. The workshops are offered for free to Morrin Centre members.
Full details here.

Monastère des Augustines ( Northern Perimeter Outing)
2023-02-08 14:15 - 18:30 | QC
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About!
This outing will be to the Monastère des Augustines where we will get a tour of the Monastery. Invite a friend!
Free transportation is provided from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.
Bus pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:20 a.m
Bus pick up at 2215 boul Valcartier: 9:50 a.m.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to go on the outing.
Please confirm your participation with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
2023-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre – Virtual Workshop, Quebec, Canada
Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

Register HERE.
If you have any questions and to see full details, visit the website HERE.

Art Therapy in Shannon
2023-02-11 15:30 - 17:00 | VEQ Community Space, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 109, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada

Out and About: Brunch & Shopping at Laurier
2023-02-13 15:00 - 19:00 | QC
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more! This week join us Laurier Mall to do some shopping and grab a bite to eat at Allô! Mon Coco!
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning: Express Lunch with Ateliers & Saveurs
2023-02-14 16:45 - 18:00 | QC
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
Back by popular demand! This will be our second event with Ateliers & Saveurs.
***More details to come.***
Space will be limited to 15 people and there will be a small cost involved.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, orcall 418.681.1258.
Space is limited.
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

YES Business Coaching
2023-02-15 14:00 - 2023-02-16 20:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
YES Business Coaching
Day 1: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 6:00 PM
Day 2: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 2:00 PM

The Magic of Canada (Bilingual)
2023-02-15 23:00 - 2023-02-16 00:15 | From the comfort of your home, Quebec, Canada
This is a first in the history of VEQ! For centuries, we’ve been fascinated and intrigued by the skills magician have. Canadian Parents for French in partnership with VEQ brings you this entertaining activity to the comfort of your home or office, FREE of charge.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgLf9IOdBwgHs5i599jJxSwfv8_l37IoIy6W3qx3g6tLf1pA/viewform

https://qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/virtual-cultural-events/
