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SUMMARY:CQSB Performing Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cqsb-performing-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Palais Montcalm\, 995 Rue D'Youville\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
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SUMMARY:First Aid Workshop for Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this first aid workshop given by Formation prevention secours which is intended for parents\, but also for grandparents\, friends and family who want to know what to do in the event of an emergency with a baby or child. \nPlease note that there is no certification given for this workshop.   The objective is to raise awareness of first aid for babies and young children. \nTopics covered: \nDetermining if there is a life-threatening emergency\nWhat to do if a baby or child is choking\nCPR for babies and children\nSevere allergic reaction\nConvulsions (e.g. high fever)\nHead injuries \nCost: $20 per registrant.  Deadline to register: April 5\, 2024. \nPlease register using the following registration form. \nIf you require childcare to be able to attend this workshop\, please contact Jessica at 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/first-aid-workshop-for-parents/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 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:20240412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133149Z
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SUMMARY:Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we cook a meal together. Susan\, our featured chef will show us some easy and savory ( not spicy) recipies common in Indian cuisine!  Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too! \nRegistration is required\, participants will also be asked to contribute a few ingredients for the chosen recipies. \nContact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to confirm your participation.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/community-kitchen-2/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133148Z
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker on dental care and our children
DESCRIPTION:Dental care and your children \nJoin us to learn about dental care for toddlers with local dentist Dr. Oscar Hernandez. Find out what happens at a preschooler’s first visit to the dentist.  Bring your questions to this informative Parents and Petits! \n\nParents 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-guest-speaker-on-dental-care-and-our-children/
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:20240411T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T013000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133149Z
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SUMMARY:Quebec Art Company - Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebec-art-company-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Holland Elementary School\, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3R2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133349Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #7 - Spotting spam email
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.\nIn partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada\n\nFACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc \n***More details to come*** \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-abc-workshop-7-spotting-spam-email/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133349Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Writers' Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Morrin Centre’s Imagination Writers’ Festival will be taking place April 9th – 14th this year! \n  \nPlease visit the Morrin Centre website for information on events and ticket sales – Imagination Writers’ Festival 2024 – Morrin Centre \n  \nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMorrin Centre members receive 25% off all general public ticket prices\, including the festival pass. \nMorrin Centre members\, students\, and festival pass owners receive 25% off the ticket prices for the Books & Wine and Tea & Imagination activities. \nPlease note that the youth events are free. \nBook Sale\n\n\n\n\nWe know that the Imagination book sale is always one of the most anticipated parts of the festival. We are pleased to announce that La Maison Anglaise\, a vital partner of Imagination since its beginning\, is once again the place to buy your books! This year again\, 30% of the sales of the Imagination books will be given to the Morrin Centre and invested back into Imagination. Each event page (accessed by clicking on the event title below) also had an individual link to the appropriate book(s). \nThe books will be available at the Morrin Centre during the festival. You can also buy them\, digitally or in person\, at La Maison Anglaise through the link below. \nhttps://lamaisonanglaise.com/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/imagination-writers-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T193000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Out & About - Sugar Shack!
DESCRIPTION:**The outing to the sugar shack is postponed until Wednesday\, April 17th. Please check the calendar for more information. \nOut & 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 spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch\, festive music\, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy! We need a minimum number of participants\, so if we do not reach the minum\, we will have to postpone – postpone date: Wednesday\, April 17th.  \nTo register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postponed-out-about-sugar-shack/
LOCATION:Érablière le Chemin du Roy\, 237 Chem. du Lac\, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures\, Quebec\, G3A 1W7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133350Z
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SUMMARY:Active aging workshop
DESCRIPTION:Staying active as you age is important\, but what programs are available and adapted to older adults? Join our partners from the Jeffery Hale Community Services\,  Karine and Danny as they present different programs available in the Greater Quebec City region and even walk you through a gentle exercise routine. Stick around after for a light lunch. \nRegistration is required\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/active-aging-workshop/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133350Z
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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-2/
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:20240403T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240404T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133550Z
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SUMMARY:Art Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art.  No artistic talent is needed. \nJoin us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale to take part in free art therapy sessions with certified art therapist\, Nicole Bouchard. \nEach two-hour session (with a 15-minute break) focuses on a different topic: \n\nApril 3: Fear\, Stress and Anxiety\nApril 10: Loss and Grief\nApril 17: Gratitude\nApril 24: Letting Go\n\nThe Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments. \nWe require you to register for these sessions as as places are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.  You may attend all four sessions\, or as many sessions as you wish. \nRegister for this event here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about Art Therapy\, 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/art-therapy/
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:20240403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
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SUMMARY:LOCAL VOCALS - English Language Singing Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-english-language-singing-ensemble-3/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Anglican Church\, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133551Z
UID:10000335-1712167200-1712170800@veq.ca
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-2/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133551Z
UID:10000336-1712165400-1712169000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Proper Retirement Planning
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.\nThis is a partnership event between Lifelong Learning and the Wellness Centre\nFACILITATOR: Peter Weston \nThis event is offered in partnership with Lifelong Learning. \nJoin financial advisor Peter Weston for this Proper Retirement Planning session. This session will cover the following subjects: \n– Having as much income as possible in retirement while paying the least amount of tax.\n– Find the most effective way to leave the largest possible inheritance to your children and grandchildren.\n– Be taken care of in your old age in the most cost-efficient manner without being a burden on your children. \nMore about our guest\, Peter Weston\nBorn and raised in Quebec City. After graduating from Quebec High School I was lucky enough to attend a boarding school in Connecticut for two years. There\, I earned a basketball scholarship from a college in New Hampshire. After my college sophomore year\, I transferred to Bishop’s University where I finished my degree. \nI’ve been an independent financial advisor for four years; I counsel my clients on their investment decisions as well as for their personal insurance needs. The goal is to put together a personalized plan that takes into account my clients’ circumstances and objectives. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to secure your financial future and enjoy peace of mind in retirement!\nTo register: https://forms.office.com/r/LCQeHLzSte \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-proper-retirement-planning/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240329T010000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133551Z
UID:10000337-1711666800-1711674000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:VEQ Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on March 28th.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Daycentre -Rm 1135) from 7 to 9pm\, 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: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5_6aK22Mrd7rMXww0w-p30vWZPGBCxkhaCA7JlNGINhde6g/viewform?usp=pp_url \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-game-night/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Rm 1135-Daycentre)\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Nivischiuk":MAILTO:jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133751Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Information Session (On-line)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Information session for Voice of English-speaking \nDate: March 27\, 2024 \nTime: 18.00-19.30 \nWebcast link: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device \nClick here to join the meeting \nOverview of topics: \n\nIntroduction to the Canadian fiscal system\nResidency status for newcomers\nDo you have to file a tax return?\nHow to file a tax return\nWhat documents do you need to file your taxes?\nMost common tax credits and deductions for newcomers\nMarital Status\nBenefits and Credits (GSTC- CCB- CDB) – Newcomers\nDisability tax Credit (DTC)\nCanada Workers Benefit (CWB) – Newcomers\nTools and Online service – My CRA Account\nIncome Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP)\nBe Scam Smart
URL:https://veq.ca/event/canada-revenue-agency-information-session-on-line-3/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133751Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #6 - Searching safely online
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.\nIn partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada\n\nFACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc \n***More details to come*** \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-abc-workshop-6-searching-safely-online/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133751Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond appearances: Understanding eating disorders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough this 1.5 hour workshop given on Zoom\, you will have an opportunity to learn about the following: \n\nChallenges related to body image.\nUnderstanding the problems caused by different eating disorders.\nSpotting the signs that someone may have an eating problem.\nFactors that may make someone more likely to develop an eating disorder.\nInformation about new types of eating problems like bigorexia\, binge-eating disorder and alcoholorexia.\nLearning about grossophobia\, the fear or hatred of overweight people\, and how it can harm others.\nHow to think carefully (develop a critical eye) about messages from the diet industry and society about how you should look.\nCommunicating with and helping someone who has an eating disorder\, while also knowing your limits as a caregiver.\n\nYou will also find out more about the organisation ANEB Québec including their mission and the different services that they provide. \nRegister here. \nYou 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. \nANEB-Québec \nAnorexia 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. \n  \n\n\nQuestions? \nFor 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. \n\n\n \nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/beyond-appearances-understanding-eating-disorders/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133751Z
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SUMMARY:5@7 Podcast Listening Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s a podcast listening party and you’re invited!\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’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!\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the podcasters and the organizations that support them\, and find out how to get involved in future opportunities.\n\n\n\n\nAnd it wouldn’t be a party without some food\, some laughs\, and YOU!\n\n\nRSVPs preferred\, but walk-ins welcome. Simply send an email to susanna.tang@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x222.\n\nThis event is brought to by YES Employment & Entrepreneurship and CDAH in collaboration with VEQ and ELAN.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/57-podcast-listening-party/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T135906
CREATED:20250414T133752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133752Z
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SUMMARY:Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies. \nThe 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. \nThis 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! \nThis project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-mystery-mondays-book-club-9/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Morrin in Verse: Reading Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Morrin In Verse:\nReading Poetry Workshop\n\n\n\n\nReading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise\, but it doesn’t have to be! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin 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? \n\n\nThe aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss\, think about\, and above all\, appreciate poetry. \n\n\nYou can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme and Poems Under Study: \n\nComing soon!\n\n\n\n \n  \nThis activity is part of the “Morrin in Verse” project\, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-in-verse-reading-poetry-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T183000
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SUMMARY:Chateau Frontenac Guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we go Out and About! This month\, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch. \nCost is 22.50 + tax payable on site. \nBring your own lunch or grab a bite at a local café. \nTransportation is free ! \nPick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m. \n2215 boul Valcartier 9:50 am \nThe duration of the walking tour is a little over an hour. \nTo book your spot\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/chateau-frontenac-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T150000
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SUMMARY:TTT at The Morrin Centre
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/ttt-at-the-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T000000
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SUMMARY:Building our Community - Education
DESCRIPTION:Building Our Community – Education\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome 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. \nEducation \nRegister here! \n  \n  \nOur guest \nPatrick 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. \n  \nClick here for the full programming
URL:https://veq.ca/event/building-our-community-education/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T230000
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SUMMARY:Spring Fest 2024!
DESCRIPTION:An excuse to get social!\nDo you think winter is way too long?\nVEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on March 21. \nCome one\, come all!\nMeet 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.\nNibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.\nBring your friends  \nPlease RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by March 15. \nWe will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there! \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/spring-fest-2024/
LOCATION:3 Brasseurs – Place Ste. Foy\, 2450 Bd Laurier\, Local G50\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 2L1\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T190000
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - Canada Invaded: German U-Boats in the St. Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATOR: Barry Lane \nDuring 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. \nBased 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. \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-canada-invaded-german-u-boats-in-the-st-lawrence/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T003000
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SUMMARY:No Parent is Perfect
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhether 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: \n\nExplore common triggers and underlying factors that contribute to parental anxiety\, such as pressures from society\, wanting to be perfect and fear of failure.\nLearn 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.\nDiscover resources to help you become more resilient when facing the challenges of parenthood.\n\nWith over 30 years of experience as a psychoeducator\, Julie Fraser will present this 1.5-hour online workshop and Q&A session. \nRegister for your Zoom link. \nQuestions? \nFor 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. \n\n \nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/no-parent-is-perfect/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author: Margarita Saona\n\n\n\n\nCome meet Margarita Saona at the Morrin Centre on Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMargarita 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.” \n  \nTHE AUTHOR \n \nPhoto Credit: Mariana Bazo \n\nMargarita 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. \n  \nThis event is free and does not require registration. \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/meet-the-author-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T000000
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SUMMARY:Mastering Interview Questions Workshop (2nd Edition) with FORT Program
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! You don’t want to miss this! \nAce 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. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nWays to structure your answers\nQuestions employers shouldn’t ask\nHow to answer difficult questions\n\nPre-registration required. \nTo register: https://forms.office.com/r/RVH8v1HBsc \nLight refreshments will be offered or bring your own snacks. \nLimited space available. Register today!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/mastering-interview-questions-workshop-2nd-edition-with-fort-program/
LOCATION:35e Régiment du Génie de Combat building\, 2630 Hochelaga Blvd\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 0H2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T193000
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts in Shannon - Painting Spring (adults)
DESCRIPTION:The next “Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm) \nThis workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are welcomed to join in. \nFree workshop and all materials are provided for including acrylic and water colour paints. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact Dominique by email or telephone.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-crafts-in-shannon-painting-spring-adults/
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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