Voice of English-speaking Québec

Lifelong Learning - 'When Irish Eyes...'
2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

NEW DATE: Immigration Info Session for Newcomers
2024-03-14 22:00 - 2024-03-15 00:00 | Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant.

To attend in person:
1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Jeffery Hale Pavilion.

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Improve Your Well-Being with Positive Psychology
2024-03-14 23:00 - 2024-03-15 00:30 | Online via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology is a 5-week course to promote mental health and empower you to live a life filled with meaning. Given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec, this course centres on the strengths in character and behaviours that can help you thrive in your everyday life.
Positive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels.” Each 1.5-hour long session of this course in positive psychology will address one of the following aspects of the PERMA mode:

Positive emotions
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning
Achievement

Registration for this course is required because there is a limit of 15 participants. You also must be willing to commit to attending the course from start to finish. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. on five Thursdays between March 14 and April 11, 2024.
Are you ready to sign up? If so, register here
Questions?
For more information about this Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
2024-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | 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 & About - Valcartier Elementary School Parade & Community Lunch
2024-03-15 13:30 - 18:00 | Valcartier Elementary School, Quebec, 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.
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed by a community lunch of traditional Irish Stew and music. Lunch is a minumum suggested donation of $5.
To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca

VEQ Game Night
2024-03-15 23:00 - 2024-03-16 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 March 15th. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Daycentre -Rm 1135) from 7 to 9 pm, 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:
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WE Dads Activity: Make a Healthy Meal With Your Kids
2024-03-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen with us while making a healthy meal together. Join us on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for a culinary activity with your little ones.
A dietician from the CIUSSS will show us how to make the recipes on site, then we will sit down for a meal together and you can take home any leftovers.
What we will be making: Chilli and corn muffins.
Allergy allert! Please let us know when you register of any dietary restrictions or allergies. The recipes can be adapted if you have a specific allergy or intolerance.
Materials required: Bring one container with you to bring home left overs.
Who can attend: This activity is for dads or father figures and their children ages 0-5. Note to be prepared to adapt based on the age of your child. E.g.: Bring a baby carrier or stroller with you if you have a baby with you as you will need to have your hands free.
Parking: Free parking on site.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity so reserve your place quickly!
For more details, please email Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator at jsmith@jhpartners.net

Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
2024-03-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Storytime: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

This Saturday, we will be reading Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring – in a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring.

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.

Bus Transportation to Shannon Irish Show
2024-03-16 15:45 - 20:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
VEQ is providing free transportation from Québec City to the afternoon show of the Shannon Irish Show!
The bus will leave at 11:45 a.m. from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy) and return after the show.
The show starts at 1 p.m. and costs $10 cash payable at the door. Light refreshments are also for sale.
Reserve your seat now by contacting Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca

Culinary Mosaic - Talk & Cooking Workshop
2024-03-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us for this culinary afternoon and enjoy both a talk and a cooking workshop! Both activities will be given in French.

From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of events at the Morrin Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions.
You may attend either one or both of the following sessions.
Register here!
Culinary Presentation by Catherine Ferland
Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m.
This talk will present the culinary history of the local French-speaking community and will explore how the traditions of English and French Canada have influenced each other into becoming what they are now in the Quebec culinary world.
Cooking Workshop
Saturday, March 16, at 2:15 p.m.
This workshop will teach you how to make Nun’s farts. It will be given by the Morrin Centre team, in French, following a recipe created specifically for the project by La Touche Héloïse.

Please note:
– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes, but the Nun’s farts will still need to be baked in the oven at home before eating.
–Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren).

Shannon Irish Show
2024-03-16 23:30 - 2024-03-17 02:00 | Shannon Community Center, 75 Chemin de Gosford, Shannon, Quebec, G0A 4N0, Canada
You are cordially invited to the 55th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 7:30pm. VEQ will be providing a bus from St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier to the Shannon Community Centre for all those that would like to watch the show.
Please confirm your interest in taking the provided transportation by 8 March to Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com or 418-682-2366 ext 228 .
Tickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:
Adults $10
Children 6-12 yrs $5
Children 5 and under FREE

S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
2024-03-19 22:00 - 23:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
S.T.E.A.M: Texture and Abstract lines Art

This week, we will be making abstract art with texture.

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

Wellness Yoga
2024-03-19 23:00 - 2024-03-20 00:00 | Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Spring. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:

A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water

Due to space constraints, we require you to register for this activity.
Register here.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Pixels & Pages: Book Club
2024-03-19 23:00 - 2024-03-20 00:30 | Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom, 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!

Selection for March: Haven by Emma Donoghue
Haven will be available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Lifelong Learning - Emergency Preparedness
2024-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Quebec
FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster.
Includes:
– why think about this
– types of disasters
– the past and the present
– which ones could happen here
– how to prepare
– your family plan and your emergency kit
– personalizing your preparations
– 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.

Arts & Crafts in Shannon - Painting Spring (adults)
2024-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 | VEQ Community Space, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 109, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
The next “Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)
This workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are welcomed to join in.
Free workshop and all materials are provided for including acrylic and water colour paints.
For more information or to register, please contact Dominique by email or telephone.

Mastering Interview Questions Workshop (2nd Edition) with FORT Program
2024-03-20 22:00 - 2024-03-21 00:00 | 35e Régiment du Génie de Combat building, 2630 Hochelaga Blvd, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 0H2, Canada
Back by popular demand! You don’t want to miss this!
Ace your next job interview! Join VEQ in partnership with the FORT program for this interactive, hands-on workshop. Led by experienced career counsellor Carole Hautcoeur.
Together, we’ll explore:

Ways to structure your answers
Questions employers shouldn’t ask
How to answer difficult questions

Pre-registration required.
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/RVH8v1HBsc
Light refreshments will be offered or bring your own snacks.
Limited space available. Register today!

Meet the Author - Morrin Centre
2024-03-20 23:00 - 2024-03-21 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Meet the Author: Margarita Saona

Come meet Margarita Saona at the Morrin Centre on Wednesday, March 20, 2024!

Margarita Saona, Peruvian author, will read from her short-story collection The Ghost of You, recently published in Canada by Laberinto Press, which focuses on underrepresented ESL writing and World Literature in translation. In her review of the book for the Miramichi Reader, Carrie Stanton wrote: “The Ghost of You is a collection about loss – loss of time, of circumstances, of wishes, and of people, some of whom we may not have ever met, but we know intimately […] Margarita Saona is a masterful creator of story. Her use of language and form is unique, as is her skill with the application of sparse wording, which leads to a tremendous impact being felt by her reader.”

THE AUTHOR

Photo Credit: Mariana Bazo

Margarita Saona teaches Latin American literature in the department of Hispanic and Italian Studies. She is interested in issues of memory, cognition, empathy, and representation in literature and the arts. Her scholarly publications include Novelas familiares: Figuraciones de la nación en la novela latinoamericana contemporánea (2004), Memory Matters in Transitional Perú (2014), and Despadre: masculinidades, travestismos y ficciones de la ley en la literatura peruana (2021). Her short stories have been collected under the title La ciudad en que no estás (2020), published in English translation as The Ghost of You (2023). She has also published the poetry collection Corazón de hojalata/Tin Heart (2017), which received the Luces award for the best Peruvian poetry collection of the year. She is currently working on an essay on medical interventions entitled Of Monsters and Cyborgs and a multi-genre memoir on the experience of heart transplantation. She has been recognized twice by the Council of Excellence in Teaching and Learning and received the 2022 Amauta Tumi Award for outstanding teachers granted by the Peruvian community in the U.S. She has been a fellow of the UIC Institute for the Humanities on three occasions, including this year for her project on illness and writing. She is also one of the fellows of The Patient Revolution, an initiative by Dr. Victor Montori from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to seek ways to transform medical care systems.

This event is free and does not require registration.

This event is held in partnership with the Département de littérature, théâtre et cinéma de la Faculté des lettres et des sciences humaines from Université Laval.

No Parent is Perfect
2024-03-20 23:00 - 2024-03-21 00:30 | Online via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also have its fair share of anxiety and stress. Parental anxiety can stem from various concerns such as your child’s well-being, development and future. Left unaddressed, parental anxiety can have a significant impact on both parents’ mental health and your family’s overall dynamic.
Whether you’re a future parent, a first-time parent, or have been on this journey for a while, this workshop is for you It aims to provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to manage your anxiety as a parent through the following:

Explore common triggers and underlying factors that contribute to parental anxiety, such as pressures from society, wanting to be perfect and fear of failure.
Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of parental anxiety in yourself (and your partner), as well as how it may show up in your child’s behaviour.
Discover resources to help you become more resilient when facing the challenges of parenthood.

With over 30 years of experience as a psychoeducator, Julie Fraser will present this 1.5-hour online workshop and Q&A session.
Register for your Zoom link.
Questions?
For more information about this No Parent is Perfect workshop, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Lifelong Learning - Canada Invaded: German U-Boats in the St. Lawrence
2024-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Quebec
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATOR: Barry Lane
During the summer of 1942, German U-Boats entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sank over two dozen Allied ships. The devastation was so great that the British Admiralty had to order the shutdown of the whole St. Lawrence system.
Based on the logs, and interviews with the surviving U-boat commanders, this illustrated lecture describes the extraordinary circumstances under which this campaign took place. It also relates several German spy missions in Canada waters and an incredible breakout of captured German submarine commanders from their camp in Ontario. Hans Rudel, the most highly decorated German service man of WWII, U-505, the most unlucky submarine to have ever sailed, and Marlene Dietrich’s “Lilly Marlene” are all part of this presentation.
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.

Spring Fest 2024!
2024-03-21 21:00 - 23:00 | 3 Brasseurs – Place Ste. Foy, 2450 Bd Laurier, Local G50, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 2L1, Canada
An excuse to get social!
Do you think winter is way too long?
VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on March 21.
Come one, come all!
Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get information on what we have in store for you next.
Nibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.
Bring your friends
Please RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by March 15.
We will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there!

Building our Community - Education
2024-03-21 23:00 - 2024-03-22 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Building Our Community – Education

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.
Education
Register here!

Our guest
Patrick Donovan, Ph.D., will talk about the evolution of charitable organizations catering to the English-speaking population of Quebec City from 1759 to now. His talk will highlight the intricate ethnic and religious dynamics that shaped the sector. From the unexpected support of British authorities for Catholic charitable infrastructure to the emergence of distinct assistance networks for various ethno-religious groups, to a more consolidated structure today, this richly-illustrated talk will reflect how the broader English-speaking community of the city has changed over the years.

Click here for the full programming

TTT at The Morrin Centre
2024-03-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack. This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month. Be sure to check the location for each activity.
This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.

Join in on the fun!
Registration for this activity is mandatory. Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil

Chateau Frontenac Guided tour
2024-03-22 13:30 - 18:30 | Quebec
Join us as we go Out and About! This month, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch.
Cost is 22.50 + tax payable on site.
Bring your own lunch or grab a bite at a local café.
Transportation is free !
Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m.
2215 boul Valcartier 9:50 am
The duration of the walking tour is a little over an hour.
To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Morrin in Verse: Reading Poetry Workshop
2024-03-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin In Verse:
Reading Poetry Workshop

Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be!

Join us for the sixth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops! We’ll answer two simple questions: What are poems made of and what can they do?

The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry.

You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Theme and Poems Under Study:

Coming soon!

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

Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
2024-03-25 17:30 - 20:30 | 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 March is I Only Read Murder by Ian and Will Ferguson. 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!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

5@7 Podcast Listening Party
2024-03-25 21:00 - 23:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
It’s a podcast listening party and you’re invited!

We’re celebrating podcasts made by CDAH and VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle. This group learned all the basics of podcasts and turned it into an episode or trailer in just 5 weeks!

Meet the podcasters and the organizations that support them, and find out how to get involved in future opportunities.

And it wouldn’t be a party without some food, some laughs, and YOU!

RSVPs preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Simply send an email to susanna.tang@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x222.

This event is brought to by YES Employment & Entrepreneurship and CDAH in collaboration with VEQ and ELAN.

Beyond appearances: Understanding eating disorders
2024-03-26 22:30 - 2024-03-27 00:00 | Online via Zoom, Quebec, Canada
Beyond appearances: Understanding eating disorders is a workshop given in English by Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB) informing about eating disorders and how to support and communicate with someone living with an eating problem.
Through this 1.5 hour workshop given on Zoom, you will have an opportunity to learn about the following:

Challenges related to body image.
Understanding the problems caused by different eating disorders.
Spotting the signs that someone may have an eating problem.
Factors that may make someone more likely to develop an eating disorder.
Information about new types of eating problems like bigorexia, binge-eating disorder and alcoholorexia.
Learning about grossophobia, the fear or hatred of overweight people, and how it can harm others.
How to think carefully (develop a critical eye) about messages from the diet industry and society about how you should look.
Communicating with and helping someone who has an eating disorder, while also knowing your limits as a caregiver.

You will also find out more about the organisation ANEB Québec including their mission and the different services that they provide.
Register here.
You will receive the Zoom link by email when you register. We will send a reminder email with the Zoom link one day before the workshop.
ANEB-Québec
Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB) is a non-profit organization that guarantees free, immediate and specialized help to people with an eating disorder and to their loved ones. Their help and reference line is available 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. at 1 800 630-0907 or 514 630-0907.

Questions?
For more information about Beyond appearances: Understanding eating disorders, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #6 - Searching safely online
2024-03-27 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.

Canada Revenue Agency Information Session (On-line)
2024-03-27 22:00 - 23:30 | Quebec
Join the VEQ as we host an on-line information session (see link below) with the Canadian Revenue Agency for more information please contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com or Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca.
Event: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Information session for Voice of English-speaking
Date: March 27, 2024
Time: 18.00-19.30
Webcast link:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Overview of topics:

Introduction to the Canadian fiscal system
Residency status for newcomers
Do you have to file a tax return?
How to file a tax return
What documents do you need to file your taxes?
Most common tax credits and deductions for newcomers
Marital Status
Benefits and Credits (GSTC- CCB- CDB) – Newcomers
Disability tax Credit (DTC)
Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) – Newcomers
Tools and Online service – My CRA Account
Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
Be Scam Smart
