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SUMMARY:Park meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the playground and a chat while your kids play . Or\, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains. \nIn case of bad weather\, there will be no Meet-up.  \nFor more information \nEmail Jessica Price\, our Family Matters Program Coordinator\, or call her at 418-684-5333\, ext. 12009 \n\n\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/park-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Playground on the Plains of Abraham\, beside the Muséée national des beaux arts\, 179 Grande Allée Ouest\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 2H1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Bowling!
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 bowling ($4) and lunch. To sign up or for more information about bus pick-up\, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca \n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-bowling/
LOCATION:Quebec High School Auditorium\, 945 Av. Belvédère\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131657Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: The Pine Tree State - A History of Maine
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATOR: Barry Lane \nToday\, Maine is a quiet place on the periphery\, seen by many of us as a recreational paradise of wilderness\, mountains and sea. But at one time\, the state was not on the periphery\, but at the centre of the United States. it would not only lead the union but ultimately save it. it is an extraordinary history.\nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. \nSign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-the-pine-tree-state-a-history-of-maine/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131712Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Age-Related Speech Changes
DESCRIPTION:Communication is an important key to quality of life for ourselves and our loved ones. \nIn this session\, we will discuss the preservation of language and communication in the context of healthy aging. We will also look at aphasia in the process of atypical aging. This session will be interactive – bring your questions\, your worries and your curiosity! \nOur facilitator will be Kristy Findlay\, a Speech-Language Pathologist with the Centre Mosaïque\, clinique d’orthophonie à Québec. \nEveryone must register.  \nRegister here to join online OR fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/understanding-age-related-speech-changes/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion OR Online\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240521T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
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SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?\nMissing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHorse by Geraldine Brooks \nHorse is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE. \nPlease 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. \nPlease email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up! \n  \nThis project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-book-club-6/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131712Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Origami
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all 50+ LLL members. \nFACILITATOR: Rio Miura \nParticipate in a part of Japanese culture as you discover the history of this art form and learn how to make 5 different pieces of Origami\, including the famous crane! A perfect activity for Asian Heritage Month. \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people. \nSign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-origami/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131713Z
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SUMMARY:OverDrive Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so\, here is the perfect activity for you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar\, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby—from downloading the app & signing in\, to searching & borrowing titles\, placing holds\, adjusting reading settings\, and more\, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A. \nTo sign up\, click HERE. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact library@morrin.org
URL:https://veq.ca/event/overdrive-workshop-getting-started-with-libby/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
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SUMMARY:Understanding Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:Overall\, 60% of adult Canadians report some hearing loss. In older adults\, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. This loss can easily go undetected. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It can also become a common source of frustration for caregivers. However\, support is available. \nJoin us for an information session with Janie Durette\, audioprosthesist\, to learn more about : \n• Signs and causes of hearing loss\n• The impact of hearing loss\n• Aids and other tools to help improve hearing and communication skills \nRegistration required as places are limited. \nYou or your loved one can benefit from a free on-site hearing test after this session. \nFill in this form to register. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/understanding-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131914Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Power Drop-In (in Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-drop-in-in-shannon/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240514T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131914Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness Pilates
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates. \nBy targeting core muscle strength\, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout. \nCertified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London\, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates\, her own studio in Québec City. \n\nPlease bring a bottle of water with you.\nWe will provide you with a mat.\n\nSpace is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. \nPay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.\n($30 for all six classes) \n\n\nThe “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account\, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.\nOn your bank or credit card statement\, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.\n\n\nQuestions? \nFor more information about our Wellness Pilates\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932\, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/wellness-pilates/
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:20240514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131914Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Express Lunch with A&S
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all 50+ LLL members. \nFACILITATOR: Ateliers & Saveurs \nCost: $10* \nBack by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs\, we will be taking the themed Express Lunch class. Please ensure your membership has been paid if you are interested in attending. We will be making Italian Meatballs with black olive Penne Rigate and fresh chives. When registering please let me know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements. \n*PLEASE NOTE: The cost of this event only includes the price of the food. Any extras\, such as drinks or desserts will be invoiced to each person individually. \nIf you’re interested in this event\, please register no later than April 26. \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people. \nSign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-express-lunch-with-as/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240512T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240513T010000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131914Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Up: Basketball - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to stay active\, meet new people\, and improve your mental well-being? Join this session of Buddy-Up: Basketball with have a particular attention on men’s mental health for Mental Health Week. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about men’s health and well-being and relating to Buddy Up: Basketball\, please contact Jarryd Smith at jsmith@jhpartners.net or phone at 418-570-7953. \nAbout Buddy Up \nBuddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves\, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions\, relieve stress\, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men\, for men. Let’s raise awareness about men’s health and well-being while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie. \n\n \nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/buddy-up-basketball-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Quebec High School\, 945 Av. Belvèdere\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jarryd Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240512T020000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T131914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131914Z
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SUMMARY:QHS Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/qhs-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Quebec High School\, 945 Av. Belvèdere\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
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SUMMARY:Symposium: "The History of Emily Montague"
DESCRIPTION:Any way you read it…the novel is still able to instruct and delight.\n–Borealis Press \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about Canada’s first novel at our half-day symposium aimed to inform and delight. We ask: what value is there in reading Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague today? \nFirst published in 1769 and set in what eventually became Quebec City\, this epistolary novel gives an intimate glimpse of social life just after the British conquest of New France. It is inspired by the writer’s own experience. \nOffering insights on relations among the English\, the Canadiens\, and the Huron-Wendat\, the novel reveals both progressive views and racial prejudices of the period through interwoven love stories. It sheds light on a complicated colonial past whose legacy continues to challenge us. The invited speakers will help us address important facets of the novel: Donald Fyson (specialist in 18th–20th century Quebec history at Université Laval)\, Linda M. Morra (specialist in Canadian women’s literature at Bishop’s University)\, Jean-Philip Rochon Paul (Huron-Wendat Nation)\, Peter Sabor (Canada Research Chair in Eighteenth-Century Studies at McGill University)\, and Philip Sioui (Huron-Wendat Nation). \nThe talks will be accompanied by dramatic readings. A character actor and a touch of period music will add a flavour of the time. Whether you have read the novel or not\, whether you are a member of the public or a specialist in the field\, you are sure to come away with new perspectives on a novel which has continued to engage generations of readers. \nMore information about the presenters and their talks coming soon! \n  \n\nTo register for this FREE event\, click HERE. \nFor a complete list of The History of Emily Montague activities\, please click HERE. \nFor more about the LHSQ200th activities\, please click HERE. \n\nThis activity is in celebration of Frances Brooke’s 300th birthday as well as the LHSQ’s 200th anniversary. It is in partnership with the English literature program in the Département de littérature\, théâtre et cinéma at Université Laval\, the Huron-Wendat Nation\, and CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence. \n \n \n \n  \n  \nThank you to the Government of Canada for their support. \n \n\nImage 1: Frances Brooke by Catherine Read\, Oil on canvas (c. 1771)\, Library and Archives Canada\, 1981-88-1\, e011154587 \nImage 2: Frances Brooke by James Hopwood Sr.\, Stipple engraving (1812)\, National Portrait Gallery\, D14044
URL:https://veq.ca/event/symposium-the-history-of-emily-montague/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
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SUMMARY:Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:“Through fiction\, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life\, but can help you to deal with it.” \n            -Matt Haig\, author \n“We lose ourselves in what we read\, only to return to ourselves\, transformed and part of a more expansive world.” \n            –Judith Butler\, author and theorist \nDid you know that reading is good for your mental health as well as for your interpersonal relationships? For instance\, psychologists from the New School for Social Research noted in 2013 that reading literature improved one’s ability to register and read other people’s emotions. \nThe Morrin Centre welcomes visitors during its regular library hours to explore book displays on mental health (free for members; $5 for non-members). Current Library hours are: Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Sunday\, noon to 4 p.m.\, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   They are located at 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec\, QC G1R 4H3. Please visit their website to learn more about the Morrin Centre. \nResources about reading and mental health: \n\nCan Reading Make You Happier? (The New Yorker)\nAre You in Need of Bibliotherapy? (Psychology Today)\nCan Picture Books Meet the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health? (The Guardian)\nThe World of Bibliotherapy (National Post)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/reading-mental-health-with-morrin-centre-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Hulley":MAILTO:kathleenhulley@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132114Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gym the Eastern Québec Learning Centre during Mental Health Week for a Yoga session for all ages and levels. \nLet go and reconnect with yourself.  This is a great opportunity to take time for yourself and prioritise your self-care.  We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. \nInstructor 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. \nThings to bring with you: \n\nA yoga mat or towel\nA bottle of water\n\nRegister here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Yoga workshop\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yoga-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132115Z
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SUMMARY:WE Dads Activity: Make a Masterpiece for Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:Dads! We’ve organized an art activity for you and your kiddos to get crafty and make something nice for mom for Mother’s Day.  Join Jarryd\, our WE Dads Community Animator\, on Saturday\, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre for a fun\, craft activity with your little ones. \nWe will be painting and decorating a rustic\, but classy masterpiece for mom for mother’s day. \nTo bring:  Bring a smock or old shirt for your child to protect their clothing. \nWho can attend: This activity is for dads or father figures and their children of all ages. \nParking:  Free parking on site. \nRegistration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity so reserve your place for this activity. \nFor more details\, please email Jarryd Smith\, WE Dads Community Animator at jsmith@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/we-dads-activity-make-a-masterpiece-for-mothers-day/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jarryd Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@jhpartners.net
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
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SUMMARY:Old Québec Walking Tour\, open to ALL
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! \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  \nThere will be two tours\, one in the morning and the second one in the afternoon. \n  \nSpace is LIMITED\, so a reservation is required. \n\nTo register for the morning tour (from 9:30 to 11:30 AM)\, click here\n\n\nTo register for the afternoon tour (from 1:30 to 3:30 PM) 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 the upcoming events? Sign up here\, it’s free!\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/old-quebec-walking-tour-open-to-all-5/
LOCATION:City Hall main entrance\, 2 Rue des Jardins\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240510T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T013000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132315Z
UID:10000294-1715382000-1715391000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:QHS Music Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come
URL:https://veq.ca/event/qhs-music-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Quebec High School\, 945 Av. Belvèdere\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240510T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132315Z
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SUMMARY:Travellin' Toddler Time at St. Brigid's Home
DESCRIPTION:Who We Are\nTravellin’ 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. \nThis activity is a great way to:\n* Practice fine motor skills\n* Discover new craft ideas\n* Encourage creative learning as a family\n* Meet new friends!\nEvery month is a new theme and host.\n  \nJoin in on the fun!\nRegistration for this activity is mandatory. Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone\, email or Facebook.\n418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travellin-toddler-time-at-st-brigids-home/
LOCATION:St-Brigid’s Home – Kildare Lounge\, 1645\, chemin Saint-Louis\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 4M3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240510T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132316Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is the art and practice of of being fully aware of what’s happening in the moment – emotionally\, cognitively\, in any way!  It involves nourishing the capacity to be conscious of what you’re doing and of what is happening around you\, as well as inside you\, with open curiosity\, kindness and an attitude of non-judgement.  Mindfulness can be particularly helpful during stressful times because it can help us step back from our stormy minds\, procide a calmer perspective\, and reveal healthier choices available to use.  It can also help when we need to focus on a difficult or complicated task by reducing the ‘chatter’ of our internal monologue.  While it may come naturally to some\, mindfulness takes practice to master. \nJoin professional psychologist Dr. Meagan Daley in-person at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for a 1.5-hour session in Mindfulness. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Mindfulness workshop\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/mindfulness-mental-health-week/
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:20240509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132316Z
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SUMMARY:Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:“Through fiction\, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life\, but can help you to deal with it.” \n            -Matt Haig\, author \n“We lose ourselves in what we read\, only to return to ourselves\, transformed and part of a more expansive world.” \n            –Judith Butler\, author and theorist \nDid you know that reading is good for your mental health as well as for your interpersonal relationships? For instance\, psychologists from the New School for Social Research noted in 2013 that reading literature improved one’s ability to register and read other people’s emotions. \nThe Morrin Centre welcomes visitors during its regular library hours to explore book displays on mental health (free for members; $5 for non-members). Current Library hours are: Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Sunday\, noon to 4 p.m.\, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   They are located at 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec\, QC G1R 4H3. Please visit their website to learn more about the Morrin Centre. \nResources about reading and mental health: \n\nCan Reading Make You Happier? (The New Yorker)\nAre You in Need of Bibliotherapy? (Psychology Today)\nCan Picture Books Meet the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health? (The Guardian)\nThe World of Bibliotherapy (National Post)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/reading-mental-health-with-morrin-centre-mental-health-week-2/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Hulley":MAILTO:kathleenhulley@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132316Z
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SUMMARY:Park Chill-out with VEQ - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Let’s unwind and prioritize our mental wellness together!  In celebration of Mental Health Week\, the Wellness Centre and Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) invite you to a chilled-out gathering at Parc Victoria. \nBring your blanket and your own picnic treats\, and enjoy a laid-back evening in the company of (new) friends and community. We will bring frisbees and games. Spread the word and invite others! \nNo registration is necessary for this activity. Drop in and meet us at the park from 5 to 7  p.m.  We’ll be where the red circle is in the image below. \n \nGetting there: \n\nThere are plenty of parking lots near the park. Free street parking should be available after 5 p.m.\nParc Victoria is easily accessible by several bus routes.\n\nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Park Chill-out\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/park-chill-out-with-veq-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Parc Victoria\, 160 Rue du Cardinal-Maurice-Roy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8B3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132516Z
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SUMMARY:Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:“Through fiction\, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life\, but can help you to deal with it.” \n            -Matt Haig\, author \n“We lose ourselves in what we read\, only to return to ourselves\, transformed and part of a more expansive world.” \n            –Judith Butler\, author and theorist \nDid you know that reading is good for your mental health as well as for your interpersonal relationships? For instance\, psychologists from the New School for Social Research noted in 2013 that reading literature improved one’s ability to register and read other people’s emotions. \nThe Morrin Centre welcomes visitors during its regular library hours to explore book displays on mental health (free for members; $5 for non-members). Current Library hours are: Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, and Sunday\, noon to 4 p.m.\, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   They are located at 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec\, QC G1R 4H3. Please visit their website to learn more about the Morrin Centre. \nResources about reading and mental health: \n\nCan Reading Make You Happier? (The New Yorker)\nAre You in Need of Bibliotherapy? (Psychology Today)\nCan Picture Books Meet the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health? (The Guardian)\nThe World of Bibliotherapy (National Post)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/reading-mental-health-with-morrin-centre-mental-health-week-3/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Hulley":MAILTO:kathleenhulley@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240507T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132516Z
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SUMMARY:Pilates - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wellness Centre during Mental Health Week for a Pilates session for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates. \nCertified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London\, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates\, her own studio in Québec City. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Pilates workshop\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pilates-mental-health-week/
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:20240506T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132516Z
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SUMMARY:Talk for Youth by Youth with Jack.org - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:If you’re aged 13-25 years old\, join us on Zoom during Mental Health Week for a Jack Talk. Help end the silence around mental health! \nJack Talks are mental health presentations delivered by young people to young people. Trained and certified youth speakers use the power of personal stories and mental health education to inspire\, engage\, educate and equip young people to look out for themselves and their peers. \nFun fact: 80% of Jack Talks audiences say they walk away with a better understanding of their mental well-being. Now\, that’s a win-win! \nOn the agenda? Topics like bullying\, dealing with depression\, self-esteem\, 2SLGBTQ\, and more\, from academic stress to immigrant experiences. We’ve got it all covered! \nRegister for your Zoom link. \nParents are welcome to join too. \nAbout the speakers \nMary Feltham: Mary is a graduate from Grenfell Camps\, obtaining a BSc in Psychology and BSc in Nursing.  Now Mary lives with their many animals\, and works as the chairperson for the Canadian Federation of Students – Newfoundland and Labrador\, advocating for the rights of all students. \nMara So: By day\, Mara is a Lab Manager for a cognitive psychology lab at Dalhousie University.  She graduated from Dalhousie in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience and a Certificate in Animal Behaviour.  By night\, she crafts\,cosplays\, and takes care of her 2 year-old Golden Retriever named Rocco.  In addition to volunteering as a Jack Talks speaker for Jack.org\, she also volunteers as an EAL tutor for ISANS\, and as a Crisis Responder for Kids Help Phone. \nAbout Jack.org \nJack.org is a charity that trains and empowers youth to have a positive impact on mental health in their communities. They are working towards a Canada where all young people understand how to take care fo their own mental health and look out for each other. A Canada without shame\, and where all those that need support\, get the help they deserve. With a national network of thousands of young leaders\, they’re only just getting started. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about Youth Talk on Mental Health\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/talk-for-youth-by-youth-with-jack-org-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132517Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Mini Facial with LLL - Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:This event is in partnership with Lifelong Learning\, a program by Québec City Reading Council\, and is open to all 50+ LLL members. \nTake a moment to pause as we carve out some essential time in our busy week.  Let’s release the tensions and pressures of everyday life and inhale deeply.  This is your moment.  A chance to rejuvenate your mind and soothe your spirit. During the session\, we’ll begin by releasing accumulated stress\, ensuring we feel grounded\, then proceed with a tranquil face massage\, culminating in a peaceful meditation.  Hazel will be your guide through this mindfulness journey as we ease into a slower pace and refresh our senses. \nJoin Hazel (Tropic)\, Catherine (Lifelong Learning) and Verity (WE Mind Mental Health) for a relaxing afternoon to celebrate Mental Health Week.  Participants will also receive a Mental Health Goodie Bag! \nRegistration is limited to 14 people. \nRegistration and questions? \nTo register\, and for more information about this Meditation and Mini Facial activity\, please contact Catherine\, Lifelong Learning Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-681-1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/meditation-and-mini-facial-with-lll-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Québec City Reading Council\, 3005 Rue William-Stuart\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1W 1V4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132517Z
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SUMMARY:My Morrin: Imagining Hopeful Futures - Author Event with Jean-Louis Trudel
DESCRIPTION:How can we make sense of the world and maintain hope for the future? Come share your ideas\, what you’re reading and writing\, and how they help. Discover how Jean-Louis Trudel\, a science fiction author and professor\, and Michèle Thibeau\, creative writer\, sustain their own optimism. They will discuss creative non-fiction and science fiction\, including hopepunk and solarpunk\, that outline new courses of action in optimistic works. \nIf you believe good writing and surprising scenarios can help bridge the gap\, preparing us for possible futures\, join us at Morrin Centre on Sunday\, May 5\, 2024\, at 6 pm. \nRegister here! \n  \nJean-Louis Trudel has been writing science fiction since 1984\, and he’s been following climate change for almost as long. While he’s been teaching university students about it for twenty years\, he feels we need to propose kinder and brighter futures\, both to science fiction audiences and to younger generations.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/my-morrin-imagining-hopeful-futures-author-event-with-jean-louis-trudel/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240503T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132536Z
UID:10000304-1714743000-1714750200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/parents-and-petits-get-together/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073217
CREATED:20250414T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132536Z
UID:10000305-1714516200-1714521600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Improve Your Snooze
DESCRIPTION:Quality sleep is an important aspect of overall health and has a close relationship with our mental health.  One important ingredient of good mental health is a good night’s sleep. Many people\, however\, have problems with sleep or need help to adopt good sleep behaviours. Don’t miss our Improve Your Snooze information session. \nDuring this session with Dr. Megan Daley\, professional psychologist\, you’ll learn about sleep\, sleep hygiene\, sleep disorders and be able to get answers to your questions about sleep during a Q&A. \nRegister here. \nFor those attending online\, you will receive Zoom link by email after you register. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Improve Your Snooze information session\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932. \n\n \nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/improve-your-snooze/
LOCATION:Hybrid: online and in-person at the 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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