Voice of English-speaking Québec

A Curling Morning (Newcomers Event) ***NEW DATE***
2022-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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, 2022-05-22 18:00 - 18:15 | 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.

Lifelong Learning: The Mysteries of Agatha Christie
2022-05-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Québec City Reading Council, 3005 Rue William-Stuart, Québec City, Quebec, G1W 1V4, Canada
In this activity we will travel to England on a journey to discover famed mystery writer, AgathaChristie, to learn more about the woman whose books remain outsold only by Shakespeare. We will watch a documentary taking us to the places she lived, the landscapes that inspired her and meet the people who she encountered and found themselves immortalized in her extraordinary canon of work.
After, we will have a book discussion on mystery stories and perhaps you will walk away with a new idea for your next book to read.
This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.
Join in-person: email Meghan Radden, ProgrammeCoordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.
Join virtually: Sign up on Lifelong Learning’s webpage: http://www.lifelonglearningquebec.org/events.html
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities

Start Your Business and Move Forward with a Focus
2022-05-25 21:00 - 23:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion Multipurpose Room, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, suite 2141, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Whether you are already pursuing a business idea or are looking to engage in entrepreneurship for the first time, this workshop is for you.

Please note, that this free workshop/networking event is open only to residents of the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec.

This event is presented by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Voice Of English-speaking Québec (VEQ).

In this workshop, you will learn about the steps required to get your idea off the ground and set up your operations. We will be touching on a wide range of topics including opportunity recognition, validation, financing, and business registration, among others. You will gain specific insights to help you advance your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your goals.

Whether you are already pursuing a business idea or are looking to engage in entrepreneurship for the first time, this workshop is for you. A networking opportunity with like-minded entrepreneurs will follow the presentation.

Delivered as an in-person workshop, with real-life examples by YES Business Coaches Coby Ingham and Caroline Schaedler. Pre-registration is required. Register here >>> https://bit.ly/3F1h9lZ. Limited spaces are available.

The event will be held at 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec G1S 2M4, room 1125 (Jeffery Hale Pavillion)

Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
2022-05-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Old Québec, Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 3P1, Canada
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Out & About: Community breakfast/CWL of Shannon
2022-05-29 14:00 - 15:45 | Community Breakfast (CWL of Shannon), Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road, Shannon, Quebec, G0A 4N0, Canada
The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Shannon will be holding its traditional community breakfast on Sunday, May 29th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon at Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road.
VEQ will offer a bus shuttle leaving from the Jeffery Hale pavilion at 9:15 am and McGreevy Manor at 9:30 am, to arrive at Shannon Hall at 10:00 am.
FEES: 10$ (adults) – 5$ (6-12 years old) – FREE (5 years and under)
Places are limited – For more information or to RSVP: please contact Dominique Paddack before Thursday May 26th

Québec's Working Conditions Workshop for Women
2022-05-31 22:00 - 2022-06-01 00:00 | Via Zoom, Your most comfortable space!, Quebec, Canada
Inspired by a workshop originally developed by SOIT (ICI-Femmes), and specially designed for female immigrants working/planning to work in Québec.
Dr. Jean Bernier, professor emeritus at Université Laval will walk participants through the specifics of Québec’s labour conditions.
All you need to do is register here and add it to your calendar!

Out & About: Van den Hende Botanical Garden & lunch at Place Ste-Foy
2022-06-01 14:30 - 17:30 | Jardin universitaire Roger-Van den Hende, 2480, Boul. Hochelaga, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada
Out & About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to visit and stroll around the beautiful Roger-Van den Hende Botanical Garden on Wednesday June 1st from 10:30 am to 11:30/45 am.
https://www.jardin.ulaval.ca/a-propos/qui-sommes-nous/
There are no fees for the visit — though donations can be given at the entrance.
After the visit, we will be lunching at noon at the Cochon Dingue in Place Ste-Foy — though you are welcome to stroll around Place Ste-Foy or go to the Food Courts if you prefer. Thanks for letting me know in advance, however, for reservation purposes (Cochon Dingue).
We will leave from Place Ste-Foy after lunch around 1:15/30 pm.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact me by email or by phone.

Northern Perimeter Out and About: Floressens shopping trip
2022-06-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites gardening enthusiasts aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter of the city to hop on the bus and bust their plant budget as we go to Floressens for a shopping trip.
Bus pick up at 2215 boulevard Valcartier : 9:20
Bus pickup at 73 Chemin de Gosford : 9:40
To reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Community and coffee
2022-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Place Shannon, 438 Boul Jacques Cartier, Shannon, Quebec, Canada
Join us the first Monday of the month. Drop in for a chat, a cup of coffee, or some baked goods!
For more information, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228

Out & About: Parc Nautique Cap-Rouge & lunch (Chez Victor) or picnic
2022-06-08 14:45 - 17:30 | Parc Nautique (Marina) Cap Rouge, 4155 chemin de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada
Out & About invites English-speaking “50+ers” on Wednesday June 8th to take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful views and proximity of the St. Lawrence River! Come discover and re-discover the Parc Nautique de Cap-Rouge, and join us for a leisurely walk along the quay and foot path before heading to lunch (noon) at the nearby Chez Victor restaurant — or bring a picnic!
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Dominique Paddack by phone or email (dominique.paddack@veq.ca)

Out and About Northern Perimeter: Brunch and Moulin des Jésuites
2022-06-10 13:45 - 14:45 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go out and about.
This week, brunch at Cora, followed by a guided tour of the historic Moulin des Jésuites in Charlesbourg.
Cost to enter the museum is 10$, payable by cash or card on site.
Free bus transportation is offered from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.
Departure from Shannon ( 73 chemin de Gosford) at 9:45 am
Departure from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 Boul Valcartier) at 10:05 a.m.
To book your spot on the bus contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
