Voice of English-speaking Québec

It's Sugar Shack Season (for NEWCOMERS)
2022-03-26 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Sucrerie Blouin, 4315 Chem. Royal, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, G0A 3W0, Canada
Don’t ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch!

VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d’Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:40 AM and meals will be served at 11:30 AM.
Upon arrival, you can visit some of the animals found on their small farm or ride the cart pulled by a horse to tour the property and learn how maple syrup is produced.
Are you ready to live one of the most memorable local traditions?!

Schedule:
The bus (free of cost) will leave VEQ’s offices at 10:00 AM. Our offices are located at 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy. Participants riding the bus are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
Arrival at Sucrerie Blouin in Île d’Orléans at 10:45 AM.
From 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM participants can tour the premises or engage in one of the activities/games planned by María Castro.
11:30 AM: Brunch is served. Each table can seat 8-10 people. The service is all-you-can-eat style (à volonté in French).
After the brunch, everyone is invited to try making their own maple syrup snow candy (maple taffy).
1:00 PM: The bus returns to VEQ’s offices.

Reservations and tickets are made through Eventbrite (the link can be found in March’s e-bulletin for newcomers).
Tickets will not be refunded if cancellations are made after 3:00 PM on Wed. March 23rd, 2022.

In These Spaces - History of Capital Punishment in Quebec
2022-03-29 23:30 - 2022-03-30 00:30 | Quebec
In May 2019, the Morrin Centre launched a new permanent exhibit on capital punishment in Quebec from the Conquest to 1960. Less than a year later, the pandemic restricted public access to the exhibit and the accompanying multimedia tour, a restriction which has essentially remained in place ever since. This presentation will provide a summary of the history of capital punishment in Quebec based largely on the exhibit’s content, along with new material collected since its launch.
Learn more during this conference broadcasted from our jail with Professor Donald Fyson and host Peter Black.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-history-of-capital-punishment-in-quebec

Sugar Shack at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
2022-03-31 15:00 - 18:30 | Quebec
The municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Réseau Poivre et Sel, the Centre d’appui réseau aînés and VEQ are organising a sugar shack at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center.
Put on a checkered shirt, bring 5$, and enjoy a sugar shack meal, live music, some taffy, and games!
The event begins at 11 a.m., and ends at 2:30 p.m.
There is the possibility of transportation from Shannon.
For more information or to RSVP ( By March 17th) contact: Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Sugar Shack in St. Augustin!
2022-04-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Érablière le Chemin du Roy, 237 Chem. du Lac, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, G3A 1W7, Canada
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites English-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the sugar shack “Érablière Le Chemin du Roy” in Saint-Augustin. Come enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, live music, and have some maple taffy!
Places are limited, please RSVP no later than March 21st.
For more information or to reserve your place please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

IMAGINATION WRITERS' FESTIVAL 2022
2022-04-05 - 2022-04-11 | Quebec
Check out the full 2022 programming here.

CQSB Careers Info Session
2022-04-07 22:00 - 23:15 | Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
One of the most important needs is finding a rewarding and fulfilling job, which can be challenging when you don’t speak the local language.
The Central Quebec School Board (CQSB), with its 18 schools and adult education and vocational training centres, offers English-language education in the Greater Québec, Mauricie, Saguenay, Thetford Mines, and Northern Québec regions.
The CQSB is proud to derive many benefits from its particularly small student population and class size, including an enriched total experience for all students. The CQSB provides an environment where students and staff have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and where the emphasis is on individual growth and development.
The school board boasts outstanding graduation and qualification rates. The CQSB has ranked amongst the top-performing English school boards and French service centres in the province of Québec highlighting that high academic achievement continues to be deeply embedded in all that we do. The success of our students can only be achieved through the unwavering dedication of the CQSB TEAM of teachers, professionals, principals, support staff, board administrators, and Council of Commissioners.
A small school board, a large territory, and above all, one big family!
If you are curious to know what positions and career paths are available at CQSB, if you are passionate about education and want to make an impact and if you like learning and working in English, then, join us on April 7 to learn more about our School Board and our employment opportunities! Snacks and drinks will be provided, let us know you are coming by registering here.

Community and Coffee
2022-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Quebec
Drop in to Voice of English-speaking Québec’s community space for a coffee, some baked goods, a game of cribbage, or just to say hi. Better yet, get a group together for a game of scrabble!
The Community space is open from 10 am to 12 p.m Monday, April 11th. It is located on the first floor of Place Shannon, 438 Boulevard Jacques-Cartier.
Contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Museum of civilization
2022-04-20 13:30 - 18:00 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go to the Museum of Civilization.
Departure from Shannon Hall, 73 chemin de Gosford, at 9:30 a.m
Departure from the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center at 9:50 a.m.
We will eat lunch on site, however please brown bag it as the café might be under renovation.
To book your spot on the bus, please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418 683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Please note that places are limited!

Out & About: Visit and Lunch at Parliament Building
2022-04-21 14:30 - 17:45 | Parliament Building – National Assembly, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Québec City, Quebec, G1A 1A3, Canada
“Out & About” is hopping on a bus and visiting the Parliament Building!
Come join us, and after the guided visit, we will have lunch at the “Café du Parlement” — free entrance, participants pay for own lunch. http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/visiteurs/restaurants/cafe-parlement/index.html
The National Assembly is located in the heart of Québec City, just steps from Old Québec, and offers you a unique experience through its free guided tours. Learn about the Parliament of Québec and hear some remarkable stories! This fascinating tour (one hour) sheds light on Québec’s history as well as its parliamentary institutions and their major contribution to Québec society. The tour features the National Assembly’s beautiful architecture and works of art. Visit one of Québec City’s top tourist attractions!
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Dominique Paddack by email or by phone — (418) 683 2366 ext. 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

The Morrin Centre - Pixels & Pages Book Club Meeting
2022-04-21 23:30 - 2022-04-22 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!
Meeting time: Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for April:

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

Celebrate Earth Day!
2022-04-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Place Shannon, 438 Boul Jacques Cartier, Shannon, Quebec, Canada
Celebrate Earth Day with Voice of English-speaking Québec.
Stop by the Community Space in Shannon, and plant some seeds of edibles to bring home and care for.
This event is for the young and young at heart! Note that parents of children are expected to stay with their children for this activity.
Registration is required by April 19th.
Contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

A Curling Morning (Newcomers Event) ***NEW DATE***
2022-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Club de Curling Victoria, 449 Rue Curie, Québec City, Quebec, G1P 3V1, Canada
An activity for those who would like to learn a new 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.

QCWC Webinar: Home Exchange Anyone?
2022-04-27 23:00 - 2022-04-28 00:00 | Quebec
Got the travel bug…
Join the Québec City Women’s Club, Voice of English-speaking Québec and the Wellness Centre for our April presentation
Home Exchange Anyone?
Join seasoned traveler Jan Anderson for an in-depth look into the exciting world of home exchanging. Learn how to swap your home for another abode in the destination of your choice. Live like a native, eliminate accommodation expense and travel like never before. If you enjoy exploring new places, you won’t want to miss this session!
Wednesday April 27, 7:00 pm
To register and obtain the ZOOM link:
https://ulaval.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Iof-GhrTorG9DgMKuABkWd8n2EE6X4Smj2

Out & About: Visit and Lunch at Parliament Building
2022-04-29 14:30 - 17:45 | Parliament Building – National Assembly, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Québec City, Quebec, G1A 1A3, Canada
“Out & About” is hopping on a bus and visiting the Parliament Building!
Come join us, and after the guided visit, we will have lunch at the “Café du Parlement” — free entrance, participants pay for own lunch. http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/visiteurs/restaurants/cafe-parlement/index.html
The National Assembly is located in the heart of Québec City, just steps from Old Québec, and offers you a unique experience through its guided tours. Learn about the Parliament of Québec and hear some remarkable stories! This fascinating tour (one hour) sheds light on Québec’s history as well as its parliamentary institutions and their major contribution to Québec society. The tour features the National Assembly’s beautiful architecture and works of art. Visit one of Québec City’s top tourist attractions!
For more information about “Out & About” outings for the 50+ members of the English-speaking community, or to reserve your spot, please contact Dominique Paddack by email or by phone: dominique.paddack@veq.ca or (418) 683 2366 ext. 227

Earth Day Contest
2022-05-01 - 2022-05-02 | Quebec
This Earth Day, VEQ would like to encourage you to consciously take care of your little corner of Mother Earth!
Keep your neighbourhood clean by picking up what the snow ate up this winter, and win a prize.
We will supply you with:
– Gloves
– Trash bags
Supplies can be picked up as of Monday, April 11th at:
1270 chemin Ste-Foy, suite 2141, Québec
Snap a photo of your bag(s) and send it to info@veq.ca by Sunday, May 1st.
The name of the person who picked up the most trash will be announced on Monday, May 2nd.
Let’s work together towards a better, greener future!

Community and Coffee
2022-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
.Join us the first Monday of every month in our Community Space in Shannon to have a cup of coffee and chat with other English speakers. Coffee, tea, and some baked goods will be served.
For more information, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Practice your Interviewing skills
2022-05-03 22:00 - 23:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion Multipurpose Room, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, suite 2141, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
A successful job search often comes down to the interview moment, where one gets to impress the potential employer. With the upcoming regional job fair on the horizon (on May 6 & 7), we in partnership with the FORT program would like to help you prepare for this very important step in your job search.
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 and open to all!
To register please click here.

Society Pages Poetry Contest - last day to participate
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-07 | Quebec
April is National Poetry Month, and the Morrin Centre is holding its third annual Society Pages Poetry Contest!

The contest is open to all topics and genres of poetry (haikus, lyric poems, etc.), whatever strikes your fancy! The winning poem and the runners-up will be published in the Summer issue of Society Pages.
The contest will run until Friday, May 6, 2022.
Click here for details on how to apply!

Walking Distance ( Northern Perimeter)
2022-05-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Walking trail, 2215 boulevard Valcartier, Quebec, Canada
Start your day off on the right foot! Voice of English-speaking Québec invites adults aged 50+ to start their day on the right foot and enjoy a walk along Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier’s nature trail.
The walk will leave from the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center at 9 a.m. All levels are welcome!
For more information or to rsvp contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Northern Perimeter Out and About, a Theatre matinee
2022-05-12 13:00 - 17:00 | CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence, 790 Avenue Nérée-Tremblay, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 4K2, Canada
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter of the City to hop on the bus.
This week, we will be treated to a theatre matinée at Cegep St-Lawrence.
Quebec High School presents
Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis
Thursday, May 12, 10:00 to 12:00
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom known as the United States of America, decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen terrible, tragedy ensues…terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win, or you die, but for sure you laugh.
Bus pick up is free:
Pick up from 73 chemin de Gosford at 9:10 a.m.
Pick up from 2215 Boulevard Valcartier at 9:30 a.m.

To book your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Theatre matinee
2022-05-12 13:30 - 16:15 | CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence, 790 Avenue Nérée-Tremblay, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 4K2, Canada
VEQ invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus (or meet us) at the cégep St. Lawrence auditorium for a dress-rehearsal theatre matinée as Quebec High School presents:
Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis
Thursday, May 12, 10:00 to 12:00
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom known as the United States of America, decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen terrible, tragedy ensues…terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win, or you die, but for sure you laugh
To reserve a place, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

POSTPONED Northern Perimeter Out and About, Atelier Paré
2022-05-16 13:30 - 18:15 | Atelier Paré, 9269 Ave Royale, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec, G0A 3C0, Canada
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go to the wood sculpture workshop and museum, Atelier Paré.
We will be treated to a tour and traditional legends. Then we will hop on the bus again for lunch at a local restaurant.
The entry fee to the museum is 5$, an additional 2$ for access to the garden. Please ensure you have cash.
Pick up by bus is free. Departure time from Shannon ( 73 chemin de Gosford) at 9:30 a.m
Departure time from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 boul Valcartier) at 9:50 a.m.
To book your spot on the bus or for more information, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

POSTPONED: Out & About: Atelier Paré & lunch (Côte de Beaupré)
2022-05-16 13:45 - 18:00 | Atelier Paré, 9269 Ave Royale, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec, G0A 3C0, Canada
VEQ invites English-speaking residents of Quebec City aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go to the “Atelier Paré” in Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré to visit their wood sculpture workshop and museum,
We will be treated to a tour and traditional legends. Then we will hop on the bus again for lunch at a local restaurant (participants pay for own lunch or bring a sandwich!)
Entry fee to museum is 5$ — an additional 2$ for access to garden.
Please ensure you have CASH for museum visit.
To book your spot on the bus or for more information, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 228 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Concert - Whimsy, Wisdom and Wonder
2022-05-16 23:00 - 23:15 | Quebec
On Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. there will be a FREE CONCERT at Chalmers-Wesley United Church by a visiting choir from Pennsylvania, U.S.
All are welcome!

POSTPONED: Walking distance: Marais du Nord
2022-05-18 13:15 - 16:45 | Marais du Nord, 1100 chemin de la Grande-Ligne, Stoneham and Tewkesbury, Quebec, Canada
Join Voice of English-speaking Québec for a spring walk at the Marais du Nord.
Free bus pick up
Shannon ( 73 chemin de Gosford) at 9:20
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 boul Valcartier) 9:40 a.m.
There is an entry fee of 7$ for trail access. Bathrooms are available on site. The mail trail is flat and well cleared.
To book your spot on the bus contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228, or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Bowling & Lunch
2022-05-18 14:15 - 17:30 | Salon de Quilles Laval, 705 rue Kirouac, Québec City, Quebec, G1N 2J5, Canada
VEQ invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus and join us to go bowling (small balls) at Salon de Quilles Laval. Several bowling lanes have been reserved from 10:30 am to 11:45 am — fees will vary (5-10$) depending on number of participants/$30/hour per lane — PLEASE BRING CASH.
After bowling, we will be having lunch at a nearby restaurant — at participants own costs.
To book your spot on the bus, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

QAC presents: The School for Scandal (Tickets on sale now!)
2022-05-19 23:30 - 23:45, 2022-05-20 23:30 - 23:45, 2022-05-21 23:30 - 23:45 | Holland Elementary School, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3R2, Canada
Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The School for Scandal
Tickets can now be reserved for Quebec Art Company’s devilish farce, The School for Scandal, which premières on the stage of Holland Elementary School on Thursday, May 19. There will be three other performances of the comedy of manners, on Friday, May 20; Saturday, May 21; and a matinee on Sunday, May 22.
Seating is reserved and tickets are $20. Head on to www.quebecartcompany.com to buy your tickets! While on the website, don’t forget to check out QAC’s previous productions, dating back 40 years.
The poster for the play comes from an oil painting by noted local artist Miriam “Minum” Blair.
The School for Scandal, by R.B. Sheridan, was first performed in May 1777. A review of a 1995 production starring Tony Randall called the play “a superbly crafted laugh machine, and so timeless in delivering delectable comeuppance to a viper’s nest of idle-rich gossipmongers, that you’d practically have to club it to death to stifle its amazing pleasures.”
The QAC version, adapted by director Mark Lepitre and featuring a spirited cast, promises the same pleasures.

The Morrin Centre - Pixels & Pages Book Club Meeting
2022-05-19 23:30 - 2022-05-20 01:00 | 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 time: Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for May:

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