Voice of English-speaking Québec

Arts & Crafts (in Shannon)
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Come join us to paint the colours of winter and your favourite winter scene! Free workshop, all materials are provided for including canvases. Open to all, adults, youth and family welcome. Snacks and beverages are always offered.

The Grief Recovery Method Course
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:

Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
Practice compassion for yourself and others,
Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.

This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes

There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
We will provide you with a copy of the book for free.
We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.

This is a closed group. Places have already been filled.

For more information

Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, We Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932

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Out & About: Titanic Exhibit
2026-01-16 09:30 - 14:45 | Musée de la Civilisation, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC, G1K 8R2, Canada
Out & About: Titanic Exhibit at Musée de la Civilisation
If you missed it last year, here’s your chance to go again!
Dive into history with us as we visit the Titanic. The Human Story at the Musée de la Civilisation. Explore the stories of the passengers and crew, walk through recreated rooms, and discover rare artifacts from the legendary ship. We will be provided with an audio guide as we walk through the exhibition.

Date: Thursday, January 16th
Location: Musée de la Civilisation
VEQ covers the admission fee.
Departing from Jeffery Hale at 9:30 AM⏰ Returning around 2:45 PM

We will have time to eat lunch at the museum. You can either bring your own or go to the museum restaurant.
Depending on the number of visitors, there may be a wait before entering the exhibition.

To sign up or for more info:lea.bureau@veq.ca418-683-2366 ext. 221
Let us know if you’d like to join—space is limited!

MoveHer Meetup
2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Titanic exhibit at the Musée de la Civilisation
2026-01-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Quebec
We’re excited to bring back one of the most popular outings of 2025!
Join us for the highly anticipated Titanic Exhibit at the Museum of Civilization!Discover the fascinating stories and artifacts behind one of history’s most unforgettable tragedies.
Please note that this activity is free of charge and open to all.
REGISTER NOW
Transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion will be provided!
Registration is mandatory and will only be accepted through the link provided.If you are unable to attend after registering, please let us know as soon as possible,as there may be others on the waiting list.Repeated registrations without participation may result in restrictions for future activities with limited capacity.
For more information, contact Viktoria Poulin Gareau at newcomers@veq.ca

Between a Sock and a Harp's Lace: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Between a Sock and a Harp’s Lace:
A Bilingual Poetry Workshop

Join us for this poetry event offering a bilingual artistic experience where creativity unites artists and community.

Date:January 18, 2026

Time:
14:00 – 17:00

Event Category :Cultural Event

Explore the endless possibilities of constraint in this Creative Community bilingual poetry-writing workshop facilitated by Vanessa Bell and Simon Brown. Through a series of zany and engaging exercises, you will get a sense of the generative potential of limitation—all while having fun along the way!
This activity is bilingual, English and French will be used alternately. It is open to all, with no previous experience required.

Credit: Justine Latour

Vanessa Bell
Poet, performer, artist, curator, and literary activist, Vanessa Bell is also director of the poetry collection at Éditions du Quartz. Her literary arts practice has taken her work to the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia. She is the author of the collections De rivières (2019, La Peuplade) and MONUMENTS (2022, Le Noroît), the book Fendre les eaux (2023, De l’Homme) and co-director of the Anthologie de la poésie actuelle des femmes au Québec 2000 | 2020 (2021, Remue-ménage). Her writing is vivid and sharp, a whirlwind of audacity whose central themes are sisterhood, filiation, and real and fantasized territories. She has won several grants and awards, including the Prix Félix-Antoine-Savard (2021, FIPTR), and was a finalist for the Prix de l’Institut canadien de Québec (2021) and the Prix du CALQ – Artiste de l’année en Capitale-Nationale (2023). Under the mentorship of Nicole Brossard, Vanessa Bell is the first francophone Canadian to be supported by the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Rising Stars program (2022).

Credit: Maude Veilleux

Simon Brown
Simon Brown (he/they/il/iel) is an interdisciplinary artist, poet, and translator from rural New Brunswick based in the Quebec City area. Simon’s English and French-language texts have been presented in literary journals, zines, chapbooks, and poetry collections, as well as in media artworks, films, dance pieces, operettas, experimental readings and performances at the Banff Centre (Banff), Versefest (Ottawa), Frye Festival (Moncton), Centre international de poésie (Marseille), Maison de la littérature (Quebec City), Festival acadien de poésie (Caraquet), and the Darling Foundry (Montreal), among others. Since the early 2010s, Simon has hosted many creative workshops combining poetry, improvisation, and performance in partnership with organizations from across Canada. An anthology of Simon’s performance poems, La surface vivante: poèmes pour la voix 2014–2024, will be published by Les Herbes rouges in 2026.

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/between-a-sock-and-a-harps-lace-a-bilingual-poetry-porkshop/?mc_cid=69f948a764&mc_eid=783d4e7481

This activity is part of the project Creative Community—Making Art Together, made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.

Caring Chapters
2026-01-19 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-02 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
2026-01-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-03 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 Laurier
2026-01-20 10:30 - 13:00 | Laurier Québec, 2700, Blvd. Laurier, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 2L8, 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, we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Restock in the New Year and take advantage of post-holiday deals. We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you could 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 the mall around 10:30 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 1:00 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Pixels & Pages Book Club
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom, 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 January: The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman

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!

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/pixels-pages-book-club-18/?mc_cid=69f948a764&mc_eid=783d4e7481

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Movie Matinée (in Shannon)-"Wind River"
2026-01-21 13:30 - 15:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Movie Matinées (in Shannon) – Winter theme!
“Wind River” (R-rating): a tense and wild Wyoming winter drama as US Fish and Wildlife Service tracker and FBI agent try solving a murder on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Matinées are free; registration is required as spaces are limited. Popcorn, light snacks, beverages/coffee available:
Time: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday, January 21 (VEQ Community Space)

Local Vocals
2026-01-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMJeffery Hale Pavilion
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

VEQ January 2026 Game Nights
2026-01-22 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 Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale 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-janauary-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
2026-01-26 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.

Join our daytime book club at the Morrin Centre, Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
For January’s meeting, come ready to discuss a book of your choice.
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!

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Artistic Connections: Fearless Fabric Fun
2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Artistic Connections:
Fearless Fabric Fun

Join us for a fabric painting workshop with painter Dianna Burns!

Come express your creative self on cloth! You will learn how to paint on almost anything and make a table runner that is truly your own.

This workshop is given in English.
It is open to all and no previous experience is required.
The Morrin Centre offers a natural material table runner to participants who book a ticket that covers it. If you prefer to bring your own natural fiber table runner, napkins or placemats, please book a ticket without table runner. All other crafts material will be provided.
Book your tickets here!

Workshop Facilitator—Dianna Burns

I am an enthusiastic and vigorous painter who has had a dedicated studio practice since 1997. I am curious and experimental by nature and my daily art practice includes an intuitive and eclectic painting style. Being a fearless painter I allow myself the presence to let the paint flow, taking a course of its own and directing the traffic that becomes my art. I am as adventurous and spirited in my art as I am in my life. I am easily bored and must create in order to have a meaning in my life.
Originally from Saskatchewan, I embrace the abundance of nature which is the underlying inspiration that informs my work. There is nothing that can be made that nature hasn’t already perfected. I steep myself in colour and I paint mostly in oil, usually in an abstract manner. When the spirit moves me I utilize mixed media, and I have been known to include collage elements, resin, inks and encaustic applications as well. Colour, line and form direct my process of layering paint, building texture, moving and removing paint and balancing the composition as it begins to emerge on the canvas, until I find the combination that expresses my inner voice. My inner voice can change from day to day so a painting usually is transformed a number of times before it is uniquely and decidedly my own.
I have migrated from spending most of my life on the Prairies in Saskatchewan to Vancouver and since 2021 to Limoilou in Quebec City. In Vancouver I had a very engaged studio practice as an active member of Razstone Studio and the North Vancouver Arts Council. I participated in the East Side Culture Crawl from 2010-2021. I take commissions for conceptual art and portraiture. My work has been shown extensively in Western Canada and sold internationally.
You can view my art online here. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss art or have an interest in a visit to my studio.

This activity is part of the Artistic Connections – Creating Intergenerational Bonds project, made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

Arts & Crafts (Shannon) - "Painting Winter"
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
New date: TUESDAY JANUARY 27 (@ VEQ Community Space (Shannon)
Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm – Open to All: Adults, Youth & Families

Movie Matinée - "Murder on the Orient Express"
2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017- rated 12-A)

Come catch the award-winning and star-casted movie, from Agatha Christie’s thriller Murder on the Orient Express, as detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) is recruited to solve a murder case.
Matinées are free; registration is required as spaces are limited. Popcorn, light snacks, and beverages/coffee/tea available.

Understanding Taxes in QC: Revenu Québec Conference
2026-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy,, Québec, Canada
New to Québec? This is for you!

Whether you’ve recently moved to Québec from another country, another province, or simply want to learn more about the Québec tax system, this conference is for you!
Taxes don’t have to be confusing! This session will help you:
– Understand your tax responsibilities
– Take advantage of social programs available to you
– Navigate key dates, documents, and forms with confidence
Places are limited, and registration is mandatory!
REGISTER HERE
What You’ll Learn
How the Québec tax system works
Determining your residence status
Filing your income tax return efficiently
Income types, deductions, and tax credits that can benefit you
A knowledgeable Revenu Québec employee will guide the session. They’re happy to answer general questions but cannot provide advice on individual tax files.
Take the stress out of taxes—join us and get the clarity you need to make the most of life in Québec!

In the Ballroom: Île d'Orléans Dances
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
In the Ballroom:
Île d’Orléans Dances

Dive into the lively practice of traditional québécois dances!

Join the Morrin Centre for five exciting events celebrating québécois dance and music traditions, some of which are rooted in English-speaking communities that have long helped shape our province’s cultural landscape. If you are curious, love living heritage activities, or simply want to move and have fun, come experience the energy of traditional dances and the stories behind them with our Ès TRAD guests!
On January 28, discover dances from Île d’Orléans with Hélène Fournier (call), Manon Turcotte (piano), and Lise Turcotte (accordion).

Program:
-Short concert
-Short historical introduction to Île d’Orléans dances
-Île d’Orléans dance workshop

This activity is offered bilingually, in both French and English.
Please bring comfortable shoes with with good support and non-adherent soles, as well as a water bottle.

Book your tickets here!

Guests: Hélène Fournier (call), Manon Turcotte (piano), and Lise Turcotte (accordion)

Credit: Emilie B Meunier

With “caller” Hélène Fournier, pianist Manon Turcotte, and accordionist Lise Turcotte, you are in for a treat during this workshop on Île d’Orléans dances! Hailing from Île d’Orléans, Manon and Lise gained (some of) their musical talents during the famous dance parties organized by Madame Audet as early as the 1970s. They now carry the music that will make you dance thanks to the help of caller Hélène Fournier, who teaches dances such as the Lancier, the Calédonia, and the Quadrille!
To learn more about Manon Turcotte, listen to Ès TRAD’s podcast “Porter la tradition.”

In the Ballroom—Traditional Music and Dance of a Community is presented in collaboration with the Centre de valorisation du patrimoine vivant Ès TRAD and made possible thanks to financial support from the Gouvernement du Québec and Ville de Québec through their cultural development agreement.
Check out the full programming here!

Parents and Petits Get Together
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Parents and Petits Get-together

January 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A great chance for English-speaking parents of babies or preschool-aged children to meet and chat with other parents, talk about being a parent and get support. Expectant parents also welcome.

Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents. See the list of speakers in the Upcoming Events callout on this page.

Breastfeeding support available upon request.

Special events

Drop-in, no registration required
The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
Parents must stay on-site.

https://jhpartners.net/programs-and-activities/family-matters/parents-petits/

Guided Tour of the Parliament Building and Library — Open to all!
2026-01-31 10:30 - 13:30 | Quebec
Discover the Stories Behind Québec’s National Assembly with VEQ
Québec City is full of history—but what about the stories behind its Parliament? What remarkable events and people shaped the province we know today!
National Assembly: A Guided Experience invites you to explore the heart of Québec’s parliamentary life through a free guided tour. From the stunning architecture to its inspiring works of art, this tour brings the history of Québec and its institutions vividly to life, highlighting their major contributions to society.
🗓️ Join Voice of English-speaking Quebec for a special group outing to the National Assembly, followed by lunch at the Café du Parlement. Enjoy free entrance to the café; participants pay for their own meals.
After the visit, take a stroll around Old Québec to soak in the beautiful surroundings and vibrant atmosphere!
Open to all—come discover one of Québec City’s top attractions!
REGISTER HERE
Please note: It is very important to provide your name and date of birth exactly as written on your ID (passport, PR card, or driver’s license). We will ask you to bring this ID for the tour, as it is mandatory for entering the building if you are 16 or older.
Places are limited, registration is mandatory, and will end on December 29.

Brain-Power Drop-In
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Brain-Power Drop-in

February 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Event Series (See All)

Are you an English-speaking adult aged 50+ who wants to keep your mind sharp and healthy?Come join us for fun and stimulating board games designed to challenge your brain and help you connect with others.
Train your brain and play at your own pace
Meet new people
Enjoy a healthy snack
To participate:
Contact Anaïs
afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
581-446-7476
To volunteer:
Boost your own brain power while supporting others—it’s a win-win!
Contact Elise
eholloway@jhpartners.net
581-446-6452

https://jhpartners.net/event/brain-power/2026-02-03/
Financial contribution from:

Suicide Prevention: Fostering Hope in our Community
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual event, Quebec, Canada
Suicide Prevention: Fostering Hope in our Community

February 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us during Suicide Prevention Week for a supportive and engaging online workshop focused on suicide prevention and mental well-being. This workshop will be led by Lydia Jones from Association québecoise de prévention du suicide.
This session is designed to create a safe, respectful space where participants can learn practical ways to recognize warning signs, start caring conversations, and support themselves and others. We will focus on building awareness, reducing stigma and demystifying myths surrounding suicide.
You’ll leave with tools, resources, and a better understanding of how small actions can make a meaningful difference.
This workshop is offered through our Young & Empowered program, for youth and young adults. The workshop will be especially geared toward youth and young adults, but community members of all ages are welcome to attend.
This workshop will be in English.
Register to get the Zoom link to attend.
Questions?Contact Verity, Young & Empowered Program Coordinator 581-705-2149 vjordan@jhpartners.net
