Voice of English-speaking Québec

Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
2024-02-23 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Community Wellness Centre, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Breastfeeding support featured this time
Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month.

Connect with other English-speaking parents
Support provided by breastfeeding support volunteer
Scale available to check baby’s growth
Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.

The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
Parents must stay on-site.
Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!

For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Out and About - Bingo!
2024-02-23 17:00 - 21:30 | Quebec
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 we will be trying our luck at Bingo! We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). You are also welcome to meet us at the Bingo Hall (Le Bingo de la Capitale – 100 rue Chabot, Quebec, QC G1M 1K2). There is a small cost associated with playing Bingo, ranging from 50 cents to $5 a card.
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca

VEQ Game Night
2024-02-23 23:00 - 2024-02-24 01:00, 2024-03-01 23:00 - 2024-03-02 01:00, 2024-03-06 23:00 - 2024-03-07 01:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Rm 1135-Daycentre), 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on February 22nd, March 1st, 6th and 22nd. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6 to 8pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5_6aK22Mrd7rMXww0w-p30vWZPGBCxkhaCA7JlNGINhde6g/viewform?usp=pp_url

Village Vacances Valcartier for Newcomers
2024-02-24 14:00 - 21:30 | VEQ’s offices, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***

Participants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).

Saturday, February 24th, 2024
9:15 AM-5:00 PM

COST:

$0 for children under 1 meter of height. Please beware that the staff at VVV might measure the child in case of doubt. If the child is taller than 1 m, the parent will be asked to pay full fee, $55.18 (taxes included), as stated on their website.

$30, for people whose height range from 1 m to 1.31 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)

$38, for people taller than 1.32 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)

The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).

The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).

***LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT***

It’s important to note that the only storage available at the venue starts at $13.05 plus tax (payment can only be made by card). VEQ is not responsible for providing it.

You can bring your own snacks and lunches as VEQ does not provide them; or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.

RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2024
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 24, 2024

Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca

Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
2024-02-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Storytime: Tokyo Digs a Garden

This Saturday, we will be reading Tokyo Digs a Garden – with Tokyo Digs a Garden, Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka have created a thoughtful and inspiring fable of environmentalism and imagination.

Storytime is a 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 free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
2024-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.

We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
The selection for February is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats.
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!

S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
2024-02-27 23:00 - 2024-02-28 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
S.T.E.A.M: Ferris Wheel

This week, we will be building a ferris wheel out of bottle taps.

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org

Lifelong Learning - Aging in Place
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Quebec
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques
A dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for 55+ and their families, inclusive of early stage Alzheimer’s. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for healthy and safe living. Relevant for both owners and renters.
Includes:
• from simple adaptations to renovations• a look at every room
• your lifestyle – hobbies, pets…
• physical and memory needs of aging• universal design
• accessibility
• disaster safety
• planning ahead for later needs
• outdoor considerations
• resources
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.

Winds of Change Workshop
2024-02-28 23:15 - 2024-02-29 01:00 | Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks.
You will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt, such as:
Language Courses
Employment counselling
Vocational training
Social networks
VEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions
Other support organizations
Individually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants.

Click here to register. We like to know how many we are expecting so we can better coordinate (room, snacks, activities, etc.). However, walk-ins are welcome!

A raffle will take place among the participants to win a door prize!

Understanding Your Child's Challenging Behaviors
2024-02-29 00:00 - 01:30 | From the comfort of your home, Quebec, Canada
Why does my child misbehave?
Come and join this online, interactive workshop for parents who want to better understand their children’s challenging behaviours. We will look at what is behind oppositional behaviour, violence, lack of attention and self-control. We’ll also give you tools and strategies to help you deal with these frustrating times.
Julie Fraser, Psycho-Educator and mother of two amazing adolescents, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Learn more about our other School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator at: jprice@jhpartners.net

Culinary Mosaic
2024-03-01 00:00 - 01:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples

This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.

Community Kitchen
2024-03-01 14:30 - 17:30 | Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center, 2215 Bd Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec, G0A 4S0, Canada
Join us as we learn to cook some traditional Irish recipies, just in time for Saint-Patrick`s Day! Taste what you cooked and bring home a portion.
Register with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
2024-03-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Storytime: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

This Saturday, we will be reading Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos – a celebration of one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life.

Storytime is a 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 free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Reading "The History of Emily Montague"
2024-03-02 21:30 - 23:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Come discover the “first Canadian novel”!

Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague (1769) has been described as “the first Canadian novel.” Written in epistolary form, the fascinating story depicts life in eighteenth-century Quebec City from the perspectives of British heroine Emily Montague and her friends. The novel sheds light on the relationship between French, English, and Indigenous cultures, changing gender roles, and the differences between North America and England. “Any way you read it…the novel is still able to instruct and delight.” (Borealis Press).

The novel will be read and discussed in parts over three sessions:

Part I:
Saturday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m.

Part II:
Saturday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Parts III & IV:
Saturday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m.

This activity is in partnership with the English literature program in the Département de littérature, théâtre et cinéma at Université Laval. Copies of The History of Emily Montague can be purchased through the bookstore La Maison Anglaise. An e-book version is also available for Morrin Centre members through OverDrive HERE.
To register for the event, please write to library@morrin.org. *NOTE: If you can’t make a session, that is fine! You’re still welcome to attend the other sessions.
Stay tuned for a special event on The History of Emily Montague on May 11, 2024!

Ballooning to Safety - Mixed-Media Art Workshop
2024-03-05 00:00 - 02:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join Montreal artist Billy Mavreas in a mixed-media exploration inspired by prompts from English-language writing from Quebec, combining words and images to create unique visual poetry that is both read and appreciated as visual art.
You can attend either or both sessions, no previous experience required:
– Register here for the workshop on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
– Register here for the workshop on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m.

Billy Mavreas is a multidisciplinary artist and creativity workshop leader specializing in jumpstarting inspiration through collaborative creative play. The author of four graphic novels and director of gallery boutique Monastiraki (1998 – 2021), he has been involved in the Montreal arts community since the 1980s.
Billy is also a gifted teacher who has done writing and art activities for Atwater Writers Exhibition with seniors, kids, and adults, people with a range of past experience or none at all. His artwork often includes text. He has published Mutations: The Posters Of Billy Mavreas (Conundrum Press), The Overlords Of Glee (Conundrum Press & Crunchy Comics), Inside Outside Overlap (Timeless Books), and Next Time Around (Conundrum Press).

Photo credit: Jen MacIntyre
Brought to the Morrin Centre by the Atwater Library with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
The Atwater Library and Computer Centre is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka.

S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
2024-03-05 23:00 - 2024-03-06 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
S.T.E.A.M: Bean Art

This week, we will be making art with beans!

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
2024-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Morrin Centre – virtual webinar, Quebec, Canada
OverDrive Workshop:
Getting Started with Libby

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 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 titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.
To sign up, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org

Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
2024-03-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Storytime: Ohana Means Family

This Saturday, we will be reading Ohana Means Family – join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built.

Storytime is a 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 free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

"A Hundred Hydrangeas:" Poetrey Soirée and Launch of "Citronella"
2024-03-11 23:30 - 2024-03-12 01:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us on March 11 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!

We will be celebrating the launch of Loch Baillie’s debut chapbook Citronella. Loch will be joined by Vanessa Bell and Sierra Duffey as well as other local poets for a reading. An open mic will follow: all are welcome!
Unable to make it in person? This activity will be offered in a hybrid form so you can join from the comfort of your own home too!
Register HERE!

Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, Loch Baillie is a poet and writer based in Lévis. In 2023, he was mentored by ReLit Award-winning poet Simina Banu as part of the Quebec Writers’ Federation mentorship program. Loch’s writing has appeared in various magazines, including pixie, Maybe Magazine, Society Pages, yolk literary, and Maclean’s. Loch’s debut poetry chapbook Citronellawas published by Anstruther Press on February 1, 2024. When he is not writing, Loch can be found teaching English, reading a book, or submerged in a body of water. Find him online @lochbaillie.

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Poet, performer, artist, curator and literary activist Vanessa Bell is co-director of CONTOURS and director of the poetry collection at Éditions du Quartz. She is the author of two collections, an anthology on women’s poetry in Quebec and an essay on cold-water swimming. Her vivid, trenchant writing and commitment have earned her several grants and awards in Quebec and abroad.

Sierra Duffey is a queer writer and photographer in Montreal, Quebec. Through sassy poetry and colourful photographs, Sierra explores topics such as psychology, relationships, cults, and nature. Sierra strives to create connection through art and writing, which she views as a spiritual practice and a form of community-building. She is the author of Lemon Drop Lyrics a zesty chapbook with Montreal’s Cactus Press. Her work has also been published in PACE Magazine, Lantern Magazine, flo. and displayed at the School of Photographic Arts Ottawa (SPAO) and the Morrin Centre of Québec.

This event is part of the Morrin in Verse project, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.

S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
2024-03-12 22:00 - 23:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
S.T.E.A.M: Cup Challenge

This week, we will be doing a cup challenge! Kids will be asked to stack up the cups without touching them.

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org

Événements Emploi Éclair - Bilingual/English-speaking 2nd Edition
2024-03-13 13:00 - 16:00 | From the comfort of your home, Quebec, Canada
Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT program (Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre) and Voice of English-Speaking Québec are glad to present this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers!
Register & receive a GUARANTEED phone interview (5 to 7 minutes) on the day of the event.
Employers include: Momentum Technologies, Pomerleau, GFS Québec, CAA-Québec, Fromagerie Victoria, and Laurentian Bank.
To view job postings, or to register, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4z3cr4pc
Questions? Contact Caroline eee@libreemploi.qc.ca

SHARP Information Session
2024-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual meeting via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose
TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?
Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM

Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #5 - QR Codes
2024-03-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Quebec
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc
***More details to come***
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.

Eat Well to Age Well
2024-03-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion OR Online, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Our bodies tend to change with age, and so does our lifestyle! Your schedule, your pace, your environment: all of these factors influence your food and water intake. Through the meals and snacks we eat each day, how can we help our bodies function properly and age well?
Join Inès Auclair Mangliar, registered dietitian, as she informs us about the nutritional aspects of aging. This information session will be interactive, so bring your questions, concerns, and curiosity!
Everyone must register
You can attend this event in person at the community Wellness Centre or attend on Zoom. Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.

Baking "Green Irish" cookies
2024-03-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, Quebec, G0A 4Z0, Canada
Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and bake delicious green cookies! In partnership with the ValcartierMilitary Family Resource Centre, the activity is open to kindergarteners, elementary students, families – and anyone with a sweet tooth!
FREE ACTIVITY – Baking items and decoration materials provided for.
TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS :
Please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ Shannon office by Tuesday March 12th at noon.

Savour More, Stress Less!
2024-03-13 22:30 - 2024-03-14 00:30 | Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
When we do our best to live a healthy lifestyle, it can become a source of stress to make meals that are both budget-friendly and good for us. Join this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar, a registered dietitian, to discover a stress-free approach to nutritious eating. The workshop will cover the following points:

How diet affects your mood and overall mental well-being.
Tips to achieve healthy eating.
How to simplify meal planning with budget-friendly ideas.

We will also enjoy making healthy granola bars together that you can take home with you. Hope to see you there!
You must register to attend.
Register for this event here
Questions?
Discover a stress-free approach to nutritious eating in this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar, registered dietician. For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Building our Community - Health & Social Services
2024-03-13 23:00 - 2024-03-14 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be.
Health and Social Services
Register here!
Our guests
Richard Walling is the Executive Director of the Jeffery Hale Community Partners, an organization focused on the development of health and social services for the English-speaking minority community in the Quebec City region. He is President of the Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Advisory Committee. co-Chair of the “L’équipe de recherche en partenariat sur la diversité culturelle et l’immigration dans la région de Québec”, and co-author of ‘The Holland Centre Experience – A Community Development Model for Minorities – I dream’.
Michael Boden was born and raised in Quebec City. Michael graduated from Acadia University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He joined the Foundations’ Office in 2022 and is the Executive Director of The Jeffery Hale Foundation, Citadel Foundation, and St. Brigid’s Home Foundation. Michael, in collaboration with the QAC, wrote and produced a multi-media theatre presentation “The Philanthropist”, the life story of Jeffery Hale.
– and members from the Quebec Art Company

Michael Boden, Richard Walling and a few special guests, will present the historic journey of Jeffery Hale “The Philanthropist “and the evolution of the Jeffery Hale Hospital and partner organizations, from the early 1800’s to today’s reality and beyond. As a true humanitarian, Jeffery Hale’s legacy has and continues to inspire leaders of the community working to ensure its vitality 160 years after his death.

Click here for the full programming

Lifelong Learning - 'When Irish Eyes...'
2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Quebec
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner
Beside being hailed as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated, too, for their ebullient story-telling, beautiful verse, mystical spirituality and love of music.
Join us for an afternoon of all the above led by MEB Reisner.
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.
