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SUMMARY:Out & About - Indoor Minigolf and Ice Cream (NP)
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. \n**This week\, join us for a fun glow in the dark minigolf (Indoor) adventure in the city. Contact David to register at 418-683-2366 x228 or david.zhu@veq.ca.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-indoor-minigolf-and-ice-cream-np/
LOCATION:Mini Golf Fluo S’amuse\, 475 Boul de l'Atrium Local 105\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1H 7H9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
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SUMMARY:Pétanque
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nThis event has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned for the new date!\n  \nPétanque is a popular sport among locals\, to the point that many public parks have fields open to the public. Many families enjoy practicing it and passing down the love for it at every get-together! With the collaboration of Pétanque – Parc St Paul-Apôtre\, we hope you enjoy this new sport!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/petanque-2/
LOCATION:Parc de l’Anse-à-Cartier\, 45 Rue Jacques-Cartier\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1L 3R9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
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SUMMARY:"Arts Alive! Quebec" Festival
DESCRIPTION:Arts Alive! Quebec 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, August 16th\, and Saturday\, August 17th\, join us on the Chaussée des Écossais for two days of free concerts and activities! In case of rain\, the festival will take place indoors\, in the Morrin Centre ballroom. \nThe Arts Alive! Quebec Festival is back for its tenth year in 2024! The whole family can join the celebration with concerts\, contests\, performances\, and more. All activities are free and require no registration. \nThe festival programming will be revealed in July. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Arts Alive! Quebec festival started as an initiative by the English-language Arts Network\, a not-for-profit organization that connects\, supports\, and promotes Quebec’s English-speaking artists and art communities. Over the past years\, several regions throughout the province have participated in Arts Alive! Quebec. These festivals have featured their local artistic communities with events reflecting local tastes and customs. Arts Alive! Quebec is an opportunity to come together and to celebrate local English-language creativity while building bridges between English-speaking and French-speaking communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is made possible by the support of the Government of Canada and of Québecor.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-alive-quebec-festival/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
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SUMMARY:“Brain Power - Drop-In” (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:“Brain Power – Drop-In” (Shannon) \nWednesday\, August 14th (10:00 am- noon) – Join the fun and connect with others at the VEQ Community Space. Come play fun and engaging board games! Strengthen your minds and connect with others – tea/coffee and healthy snacks provided! \nNext “Brain-Power” sessions: \n\nWed. August 28th (10:00-noon)\n\nFor more information or to register: Please contact David Zhu at 418-683-2366 x 228  (david.zhu@veq.ca) — or Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227  dominique.paddack@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-drop-in-shannon/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125236Z
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SUMMARY:Out and about - Picnic and Promenade Champlain
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \nJoin us for a packed lunch and a lovely stroll along the St. Lawrence Seaway this week. Please get in touch with Maria to register and discuss transportation options at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-picnic-and-promenade-champlain/
LOCATION:Chocolats Favoris\, 1480 Rue Provancher\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1Y 1S2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125236Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Brunch + Marché de Ste-Foy
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week\, join us for a delicious brunch at Cora’s and stroll through the Ste-Foy flee market. Don’t hesitate to contact Ariel to register and discuss transportation options at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca. \n \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-brunch-marche-de-ste-foy/
LOCATION:Marché de Ste-foy\, 920 Ave. Roland-Beaudin\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 4H8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
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SUMMARY:“Brain Power - Drop-In” (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:“Brain Power – Drop-In” (Shannon) \nWednesday\, July 31st (10:00 am-noon): Join the fun and connect with others at the VEQ Community Space. Come play fun and engaging board games\, strengthen your minds\, and connect with others—tea/coffee and healthy snacks provided! \nNext “Brain-Power” sessions: \n\nWed. August 14th (10:00-noon)\nWed. August 28th (10:00-noon)\n\nFor more information or to register: Please get in touch with David Zhu at 418-683-2366 x 228  (david.zhu@veq.ca) or Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 — dominique.paddack@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-drop-in-shannon-2/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu or Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125437Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Chocolats Favoris & Parc Nautique de Cap-Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a refreshing treat at Chocolats Favoris in Cap-Rouge followed by a lovely stroll along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-chocolats-favoris-parc-nautique-de-cap-rouge/
LOCATION:Chocolats Favoris\, 1480 Rue Provancher\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1Y 1S2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240729T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240729T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125437Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About (Np) - Visit to Ile d'Orléans
DESCRIPTION:Register with David at 418-683-2366 x 228 or david.zhu@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-np-visit-to-ile-dorleans/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240726T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240727T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125437Z
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SUMMARY:VEQ's Game Night\, open to all
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday\, July 26.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) 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 info@veq.ca for more information: \nClick here to register.\n  \nKnowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead\, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!\n  \nAlthough registration is NOT REQUIRED\, it is strongly recommended\, as it allows us to better plan for you! \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-game-night-open-to-all-12/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Voice of English-speaking Qu%C3%A9bec":MAILTO:info@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
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SUMMARY:Kid's Book Club - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:July 25: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen\nAugust 8: The Body Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter\nAugust 22: Plague Thieves by Caroline Fernandez \n\n\n\n\n \n  \nThe Children’s Summer Book Club is for children ages 10 to 12. The children will have two weeks to read each book\, which will be provided by the Morrin Centre. The one-hour session will be dedicated to discussing\, reflecting\, and learning more about the book. \nOur goal is to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities in order to encourage them to continue reading. \nEach session is free\, but registration is required to participate. \nTo register or for additional information\, please contact our Summer reading program coordinator\, Trinidad Bolatti\, at bookquest@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/kids-book-club-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125637Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Museum of Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a free visit at the Museum of Civilization to learn something new! There will be a guided tour available for the special exhibition “Gladiators: Heros of the Colosseum.” Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-museum-of-civilization/
LOCATION:Museum of Civilization\, 85 Rue Dalhousie\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8R2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125637Z
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SUMMARY:Old Québec Walking Tour\, open to ALL
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! Are you a seasonal resident of Québec who would like to meet newcomers? This event is also for you! \n\nSign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water\, your walking shoes\, 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! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks. \n\nSpace is LIMITED\, so a reservation is required. \n\nTo register for the tour as a NEWCOMER\, click here\n\n\nTo register for the tour as a LOCAL resident (not a newcomer)\, click here.\n\n  \nContact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca \n  \nDo you want to receive a monthly update notifying you of upcoming events? Sign up here—it’s free!\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/old-quebec-walking-tour-open-to-all-4/
LOCATION:City Hall main entrance\, 2 Rue des Jardins\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240719T010000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125637Z
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SUMMARY:“An Irish Summer Evening”- Shannon Irish Dancers & more! @ Plains of Abraham
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Irish Dancers (& more!) \n“An Irish Summer Evening” — Plains of Abraham/Kiosque Edwin-Bélanger \nThursday\, July 18th (7:30 pm-9:00 pm) \nA fantastic evening of Irish entertainment stars the Shannon Irish Dancers and local singers and musicians from Shannon and beyond. The audience will be fascinated by the grace and vitality of these incredible dancers\, and the singing and wonderful music will have you tapping your feet and clapping your hands as if you were back in Ireland. \nVEQ will be offering bus transportation to the Plains of Abraham from Shannon and St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier. \n Pick-up schedule: \n\nShannon at 5:50 pm (438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Place Shannon G3S 1N5);\nSt. Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 6:05 pm (municipality/parking lot: 2215 Blvd. Valcartier G0A 4S0)\nJeffery Hale pavilion at 6:40 pm (1270 Chemin St-Foy).\nReturn to Shannon and SGDV planned for approximately 10:00-10:15 pm\n\nPlaces are limited and must register with VEQ/Dominique Paddack by Tuesday July 16th (418 683-2366 ext. 227 or by email: dominique.paddack@yahoo.com) \n(BRING A FORDABLE/CAMPING CHAIR!!)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/an-irish-summer-evening-shannon-irish-dancers-more-plains-of-abraham/
LOCATION:Plains of Abraham – Kiosque Edwin-Bélanger\, 15 George VI Ave\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 2L3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240719T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125638Z
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SUMMARY:Book & Baseball Talk with Miles Wolff
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome hear Miles Wolff\, the founding father of Quebec Capitales\, present his book There’s a Bulldozer on Home Plate: A 50-Year Journey in Minor League Baseball in which he recounts how his experiences lead to the founding of modern independent baseball. \nMiles Wolff\nDuring his 50-year career\, Miles Wolff blazed the trail for hundreds of professional baseball teams across North America. Wolff is considered the “Godfather of Independent Baseball” after resurrecting the Northern League as a non-affiliated circuit in 1993. In addition to serving as Commissioner of the American Association from 2006 to 2019\, he also served in that role for the Northern League (1993-2002)\, the Central League (2002-2005)\, the Northeast League (2003-2004) and the Can-Am League (2005-2018). Wolff is also the former owner of the Durham Bulls\, the Quebec Capitales\, the Burlington Royals\, and ten other minor league\, independent\, and summer collegiate teams. He is the former publisher and owner of Baseball America\, and Total Baseball\, the official encyclopedia of Major League Baseball\, named him among the top 100 individuals in the history of baseball. \nModerator: Hoffman Wolff \nRegister here!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/book-baseball-talk-with-miles-wolff/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T125638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125638Z
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SUMMARY:Paper Folding and Booklet Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop combining some paper folding and writing activities. Together with workshop facilitators from the Morrin Centre team\, create unique booklets that can be both read and appreciated as artistic products. \nOpen to all\, no previous experience required\, all crafts material provided. \nBring with you a short text you’ve written or that you wish to use as a quote. During the workshop\, you can write the chosen text(s) by hand or glue them in your booklet. Alternatively\, you can make booklets for which you will print out texts at home. \nRegister here! \n  \nThis workshop is organized in connection with the 2024 Imagination Writers’ Festival. We thank Québec\, Ville de littérature UNESCO for its support.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/paper-folding-and-booklet-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130400Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers Wesley
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a wonderful concert at the Chalmers Wesley United Church at noon from Alan Stairs & Yves Michaud of the 78th Fraser Highlanders (pipes and drums). This concert is free! Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-musical-wednesdays-at-chalmers-wesley/
LOCATION:Chalmers Wesley United Church\, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4E8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130401Z
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SUMMARY:"Brain Power- Drop-In” (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:“Brain Power – Drop-In” (Shannon) \nWednesday\, July 17th (10:00 am- noon) – Join the fun and connect with others at the VEQ Community Space. Come play fun and engaging board games! Strengthen your minds and connect with others – tea/coffee and healthy snacks provided! \nNext “Brain-Power” sessions: \n\nWed. July 31st (10:00-noon)\nWed. August 14th (10:00-noon)\n\nFor more information or to register\, please contact Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-drop-in-shannon-3/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130401Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Quai Paquet
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a ferry ride across the St. Lawrence River to Lévis to enjoy the view of Québec City from Quai Paquet. You can choose to eat lunch on your own\, at a food truck\, or at a local restaurant. \nFood trucks available: Chocolats Favoris\, Poissonnerie Némeau \nPlease contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-quai-paquet/
LOCATION:Québec-Lévis Ferry\, 25 Rue du Marché-Champlain\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8Z8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240711T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130401Z
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SUMMARY:*POSTPONED: Out & About - Quai Paquet
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**Due to the ferry strike\, this outing will be postponed to THURSDAY\, JULY 18.  \nThis week join us for a ferry ride across the St. Lawrence River to Lévis to enjoy the view of Québec City from Quai Paquet. You can choose to eat lunch on your own\, at a food truck\, or at a local restaurant. \nFood trucks available: Chocolats Favoris\, Poissonnerie Némeau \nPlease contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postponed-out-about-quai-paquet/
LOCATION:Québec-Lévis Ferry\, 25 Rue du Marché-Champlain\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8Z8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240709T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130401Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Monastère des Augustines
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a visit to the historical museum at the Augustines Monastery. Entry to the museum is $13. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation. \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-monastere-des-augustines/
LOCATION:Monastère des Augustines\, 77 Rue des Remparts\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130601Z
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SUMMARY:Pages in History: A Book History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tour some highlights from the LHSQ collection of books\, all while learning about book history and culture in Quebec City. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn celebration of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th anniversary\, join library staff to explore a selection of books from our special collections. The materiality of books reveals much about the past: from how a book is bound to marginalia and various markings on a book. \nTo sign up for this workshop\, please write to library@morrin.org
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pages-in-history-a-book-history-workshop/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130601Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Monastère des Augustines
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a visit to the historical museum at the Augustines Monastery. Entry to the museum is $13. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation. \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-monastere-des-augustines-2/
LOCATION:Monastère des Augustines\, 77 Rue des Remparts\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130602Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers Wesley
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a wonderful concert at the Chalmers Wesley United Church at noon from Duo Fleur d’Ange: Angelina Lynne (soprano) & Yu-Fen Liu (harp). This concert is free! Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-musical-wednesdays-at-chalmers-wesley-2/
LOCATION:Chalmers Wesley United Church\, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4E8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130602Z
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SUMMARY:Photography and Creative Writing for Youth
DESCRIPTION:If you’re aged between 14-16 years old\, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec). \nDevelop new photography skills during the photography workshops!  LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture\, close up\, black and white\, etc.). \nThe creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion\, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants\, and their peers\, on a daily basis. \nThere will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops. \nRegistration required.  Participants are requested to attend all five sessions. \nRegister here. \n\nQuestions? \nFor more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops\, please contact Verity\, Youth Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932. \n\nLOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face.  Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience\, heightened skills\, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/photography-and-creative-writing-for-youth/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130602Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Up: BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic time of grilling and camaraderie at the Buddy Up BBQ! This event is the perfect opportunity for men in the English-speaking community to come together\, connect\, share some laughs and enjoy good food in great company.  Showcase your grilling skills or simply enjoy the summer with new and old friends alike. \nWe’ll provide the BBQ and you bring your favorite food and drinks. \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour own food (meats\, veggies\, sides—whatever you love to grill)\nYour preferred beverages\nA camping chair to sit on\n\nGuys\, mark your calendars and we’ll see you at the Gatehouse! \nStreet parking is available in the area. \n\nQuestions? \nFor more information about the Buddy Up BBQ\, please contact Jarryd by email or phone at418-570-7953.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/buddy-up-bbq/
LOCATION:The Gatehouse\, 1601 Chem. Saint-Louis\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 1G4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jarryd Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240628T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240629T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130802Z
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SUMMARY:VEQ's Game Night\, open to all
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday\, June 28.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) 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 info@veq.ca for more information: \nClick here to register.\n  \nKnowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead\, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!\n  \nAlthough registration is NOT REQUIRED\, it is strongly recommended\, as it allows us to better plan for you! \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-game-night-open-to-all-13/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Voice of English-speaking Qu%C3%A9bec":MAILTO:info@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T010000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130803Z
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SUMMARY:On this Shining Night: Concert and Workshop- Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an evening of song and explore the relationship between poetry and music! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin soprano Angelina Lynne and harpist Yu-Fen Liu\, performing as Duo Fleur d’Ange\, in an evening of art song! The concert will explore how different composers set poetry to music across two centuries. In a lecture-recital format\, musical performances of the songs will be complemented by commentary from the performers. The evening will culminate in a short workshop on how to musically interpret a poem by Emily Brontë. \nPROGRAM \nEvensong: Text by Constance Morgan & music by Liza Lehmann\nSure on this Shining Night: Text by James Agee & music by Samuel Barber\nL’heure exquise (La lune blanche): Text by Paul Verlaine & music by Reynaldo Hahn\nIm Abendrot: Text by Karl Lappe & music by Franz Schubert\nRomance sans paroles: Music by Gabriel Fauré for solo harp\nNow Sleeps the Crimson Petal: Text by Alfred Lord Tennyson & music by Carol Wood\nHarp of Wild: Text by Emily Brontë (song for workshop) \nTo register\, click here. \n  \n\nPRESENTERS \nDUO FLEUR D’ANGE \n \nBased in Quebec City\, the ensemble Duo Fleur d’Ange includes vocalist Angelina Lynne and harpist Yu-Fen Liu and was formed in 2022. They feel fortunate to have come into contact with each other during the pandemic and decided to share their passion for music together. Since then\, the Quebec City duo has performed in the festival series Les Micros-Shows de Beaupré\, in benefit concerts for the Manor Mauvide-Genest at the Église de-Saint-Jean-de I’Île d’Orléans\, and at the Eastman School of Music in New York. Besides performing public concerts\, they also enjoy performing for private events\, such as for the lovely residents of the Saint-Brigid’s senior care home in Quebec City regularly. \nTogether\, they represent a classic and angelic marriage of voice and harp\, offering a multilingual repertoire of varied styles\, from classical to contemporary\, jazz\, traditional and pop\, that speaks to all ages and a combination of instrumental sounds that appeals to all. This musical duo will leave you inspired as they celebrate and share their joy of music! \nANGELINA LYNNE\nAngelina Lynne is a versatile singer\, musician\, and educator currently residing on Île d’Orléans. A classically trained soprano\, Angelina enjoys singing in many genres. She has performed in various recitals\, concerts\, and festivals in Canada and abroad\, in the Middle East\, Europe\, New Zealand\, the United States\, and Mexico. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree\, a Master’s degree in performance (voice)\, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in music education at Université Laval. As a music educator and lifelong learner\, Angelina’s passion for music has taken her across the globe. Passing on her love of singing to the next generation is paramount. She has served as artistic director and vocal coach for various musical theatre productions and youth choirs and in Canada and Belgium. She maintains an active music studio\, teaching voice and piano in French and English. Her love of singing is contagious as she encourages people of all ages to use their voices and sing for joy! \nYU-FEN LIU\nOriginally from Taiwan\, harpist Yu-Fen Liu holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in harp performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City\, where she studied with Sarah Bullen\, principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic and later of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Liu has performed with various orchestras in New York City\, including a long relationship with Ureuk Symphony Orchestra\, as well as with the City University of New York Contemporary Ensemble and the Young People’s Concert Series at Lincoln Center. She was awarded the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society Certificate of Merit in 1993. In addition to her classical performances\, she also offers a wide range of musical styles. Since moving to Quebec\, she has performed with the symphony orchestra and opera studio of Université Laval\, the Ensemble Lunatik\, the Ensemble 27\, and at different local and regional events. \n \n  \nThis concert-recital is part of the Morrin In Verse project\, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada. \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/on-this-shining-night-concert-and-workshop-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T013000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130803Z
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SUMMARY:Baseball Game\, OPEN TO ALL
DESCRIPTION:BASEBALL GAME OPEN TO ALL!!!\n  \nA New(comers’) Experience—On June 26th\, VEQ is taking Newcomers to a Les Capitales baseball game. Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team! \nTo join in the fun: \nRegistrations are required\, as we have 20 tickets that were donated by Les Capitales. If you can no longer participate\, please let us know so someone else can take advantage of this generous donation. \nWe will meet outside the CANAC stadium\, at 6:00 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
URL:https://veq.ca/event/baseball-game-open-to-all/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T010754
CREATED:20250414T130803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130803Z
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SUMMARY:User rights and filing complaints in the health system
DESCRIPTION:Part of the SHARP series\, join this Zoom presentation by Jean-Philippe Payment\, the Service Quality and Complaints Commissioner at the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal. \nPlease sign up using the green Register button above to get the link for this event. \nAbout SHARP \nSHARP provides tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose. SHARP is short for “Services for Healthy Aging in the Right Place.” \nFor more information\, please contact Claire Quenville by email cquenville@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-527-2533 \nSHARP is a CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2023-’28
URL:https://veq.ca/event/user-rights-and-filing-complaints-in-the-health-system/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Quenville":MAILTO:cquenville@jhpartners.net
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