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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster. \nIncludes: \n– why think about this \n– types of disasters \n– the past and the present \n– which ones could happen here \n– how to prepare \n– your family plan and your emergency kit \n– personalizing your preparations \n– resources \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-emergency-preparedness/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T003000
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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\nSelection for March: Haven by Emma Donoghue \nHaven will be available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection. \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-8/
LOCATION:Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom\, 44 chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T000000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Spring.  We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. \nOpen to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years. \nThings to bring with you: \n\nA yoga mat or towel\nA bottle of water\n\nDue to space constraints\, we require you to register for this activity. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information\, 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/wellness-yoga-2/
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:20240319T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T230000
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SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:S.T.E.A.M: Texture and Abstract lines Art\n\n\n\n\nThis week\, we will be making abstract art with texture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe S.T.E.A.M. (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment\, create\, and learn more about the world around them. Each week\, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity\, critical thinking\, and perseverance each session. \nThe Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club\, for children ages 7 to 12\, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nTo sign up or for further information\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
URL:https://veq.ca/event/s-t-e-a-m-club-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manuela Flores Denti":MAILTO:manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240317T020000
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SUMMARY:Shannon Irish Show
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the 55th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon\, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre\, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 7:30pm.  VEQ will be providing a bus from St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier to the Shannon Community Centre for all those that would like to watch the show. \nPlease confirm your interest in taking the provided transportation by 8 March to Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com or 418-682-2366 ext 228 . \nTickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:\nAdults $10\nChildren 6-12 yrs $5\nChildren 5 and under FREE
URL:https://veq.ca/event/shannon-irish-show/
LOCATION:Shannon Community Center\, 75 Chemin de Gosford\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G0A 4N0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Nivischiuk":MAILTO:jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T200000
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SUMMARY:Culinary Mosaic - Talk & Cooking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this culinary afternoon and enjoy both a talk and a cooking workshop! Both activities will be given in French. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom scones to chicken fricassee\, the Culinary Mosaic series of events at the Morrin Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. \nYou may attend either one or both of the following sessions. \nRegister here! \nCulinary Presentation by Catherine Ferland\nSaturday\, March 16\, at 1 p.m.\nThis talk will present the culinary history of the local French-speaking community and will explore how the traditions of English and French Canada have influenced each other into becoming what they are now in the Quebec culinary world. \nCooking Workshop\nSaturday\, March 16\, at 2:15 p.m.\nThis workshop will teach you how to make Nun’s farts. It will be given by the Morrin Centre team\, in French\, following a recipe created specifically for the project by La Touche Héloïse. \n  \nPlease note:\n– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes\, but the Nun’s farts will still need to be baked in the oven at home before eating.\n–Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren).
URL:https://veq.ca/event/culinary-mosaic-talk-cooking-workshop/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T203000
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SUMMARY:Bus Transportation to Shannon Irish Show
DESCRIPTION:VEQ is providing free transportation from Québec City to the afternoon show of the Shannon Irish Show! \nThe bus will leave at 11:45 a.m. from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy) and return after the show. \nThe show starts at 1 p.m. and costs $10 cash payable at the door. Light refreshments are also for sale. \nReserve your seat now by contacting Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bus-transportation-to-shannon-irish-show/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
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SUMMARY:Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Storytime: Goodbye Winter\, Hello Spring\n\n\n\n\nThis Saturday\, we will be reading Goodbye Winter\, Hello Spring – in a simple\, cheerful conversation with nature\, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nStorytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun\, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session. \nAll sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. \nTo sign up or for further information\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/winter-storytime-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manuela Flores Denti":MAILTO:manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
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SUMMARY:WE Dads Activity: Make a Healthy Meal With Your Kids
DESCRIPTION:Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen with us while making a healthy meal together. Join us on Saturday\, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for a culinary activity with your little ones. \nA dietician from the CIUSSS will show us how to make the recipes on site\, then we will sit down for a meal together and you can take home any leftovers. \nWhat we will be making:  Chilli and corn muffins. \nAllergy allert!  Please let us know when you register of any dietary restrictions or allergies.  The recipes can be adapted if you have a specific allergy or intolerance. \nMaterials required:  Bring one container with you to bring home left overs. \nWho can attend: This activity is for dads or father figures and their children ages 0-5.  Note to be prepared to adapt based on the age of your child.  E.g.: Bring a baby carrier or stroller with you if you have a baby with you as you will need to have your hands free. \nParking:  Free parking on site. \nRegistration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity so reserve your place quickly! \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-healthy-meal-with-your-kids/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T010000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
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SUMMARY:VEQ Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on March 15th.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Daycentre -Rm 1135) from 7 to 9 pm\, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun\, social evening with light refreshments provided.  Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share!  Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5_6aK22Mrd7rMXww0w-p30vWZPGBCxkhaCA7JlNGINhde6g/viewform?usp=pp_url \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-game-night-2/
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:20240315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Valcartier Elementary School Parade & Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nCome celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed by a community lunch of traditional Irish Stew and music. Lunch is a minumum suggested donation of $5.  \nTo register and for more information about transportation\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-valcartier-elementary-school-parade-community-lunch/
LOCATION:Valcartier Elementary School\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
DESCRIPTION:Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nBreastfeeding support featured this time\nJoin us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact\, encouragement\, and valuable information. This time\, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis\, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month. \n\nConnect with other English-speaking parents\nSupport provided by breastfeeding support volunteer\nScale available to check baby’s growth\nEveryone is welcome including expectant moms\, moms who have breastfed before\, those who are breastfeeding now\, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.\n\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 kids 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-with-onsite-breastfeeding-support-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:20240314T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
CREATED:20250414T140046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140046Z
UID:10000364-1710457200-1710462600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Improve Your Well-Being with Positive Psychology
DESCRIPTION:Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology is a 5-week course to promote mental health and empower you to live a life filled with meaning. Given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec\, this course centres on the strengths in character and behaviours that can help you thrive in your everyday life. \nPositive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels.” Each 1.5-hour long session of this course in positive psychology will address one of the following aspects of the PERMA mode: \n\nPositive emotions\nEngagement\nRelationships\nMeaning\nAchievement\n\nRegistration for this course is required because there is a limit of 15 participants. You also must be willing to commit to attending the course from start to finish. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. on five Thursdays between March 14 and April 11\, 2024. \nAre you ready to sign up?  If so\, register here \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology course\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932. \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-well-being-with-positive-psychology/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170235
CREATED:20250414T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140047Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Immigration Info Session for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano\, a regulated immigration consultant. \n  \nTo attend in person: \n1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion. \n  \nTo join the TEAMS meeting:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDUzNDVkNGMtNmRkOS00OWNkLThkYjUtYmFkYWFmMzJiODFj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2293c2f5ca-aa57-493b-8136-ea40eec9b806%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a60fcb60-77d8-4892-831f-e1b01cd19559%22%7d \n  \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMEk4VVBIVUFaQkIzSTE5SUxBRDA5MzVQUS4u \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/new-date-immigration-info-session-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140047Z
UID:10000366-1710437400-1710442800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - 'When Irish Eyes...'
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATOR: Meb Reisner\nBeside being hailed as the Emerald Isle\, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated\, too\, for their ebullient story-telling\, beautiful verse\, mystical spirituality and love of music. \nJoin us for an afternoon of all the above led by MEB Reisner. \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-when-irish-eyes/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140247Z
UID:10000367-1710370800-1710374400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Building our Community - Health & Social Services
DESCRIPTION:  \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. \nHealth and Social Services \nRegister here! \nOur guests \nRichard Walling is the Executive Director of the Jeffery Hale Community Partners\, an organization focused on the development of health and social services for the English-speaking minority community in the Quebec City region. He is President of the Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Advisory Committee. co-Chair of the “L’équipe de recherche en partenariat sur la diversité culturelle et l’immigration dans la région de Québec”\, and co-author of ‘The Holland Centre Experience – A Community Development Model for Minorities – I dream’. \nMichael Boden was born and raised in Quebec City. Michael graduated from Acadia University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He joined the Foundations’ Office in 2022 and is the Executive Director of The Jeffery Hale Foundation\, Citadel Foundation\, and St. Brigid’s Home Foundation. Michael\, in collaboration with the QAC\, wrote and produced a multi-media theatre presentation “The Philanthropist”\, the life story of Jeffery Hale. \n– and members from the Quebec Art Company \n  \nMichael Boden\, Richard Walling and a few special guests\, will present the historic journey of Jeffery Hale “The Philanthropist “and the evolution of the Jeffery Hale Hospital and partner organizations\, from the early 1800’s to today’s reality and beyond. As a true humanitarian\, Jeffery Hale’s legacy has and continues to inspire leaders of the community working to ensure its vitality 160 years after his death. \n  \nClick here for the full programming
URL:https://veq.ca/event/building-our-community-health-social-services/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T003000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140247Z
UID:10000368-1710369000-1710376200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Savour More\, Stress Less!
DESCRIPTION:When we do our best to live a healthy lifestyle\, it can become a source of stress to make meals that are both budget-friendly and good for us. Join this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar\, a registered dietitian\, to discover a stress-free approach to nutritious eating. The workshop will cover the following points: \n\nHow diet affects your mood and overall mental well-being.\nTips to achieve healthy eating.\nHow to simplify meal planning with budget-friendly ideas.\n\nWe will also enjoy making healthy granola bars together that you can take home with you. Hope to see you there! \nYou must register to attend. \nRegister for this event here \nQuestions? \nDiscover a stress-free approach to nutritious eating in this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar\, registered dietician. For more information\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/savour-more-stress-less/
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:20240313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140247Z
UID:10000369-1710358200-1710363600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Baking "Green Irish" cookies
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and bake delicious green cookies! In partnership with the ValcartierMilitary Family Resource Centre\, the activity is open to kindergarteners\, elementary students\, families – and anyone with a sweet tooth! \nFREE ACTIVITY – Baking items and decoration materials provided for. \nTO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS : \nPlease contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ Shannon office by Tuesday March 12th at noon. \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/baking-green-irish-cookies/
LOCATION:Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre\, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000\, Succursale Forces\, Courcelette\, Quebec\, G0A 4Z0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T140248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140248Z
UID:10000371-1710351000-1710356400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Eat Well to Age Well
DESCRIPTION:Our bodies tend to change with age\, and so does our lifestyle! Your schedule\, your pace\, your environment: all of these factors influence your food and water intake. Through the meals and snacks we eat each day\, how can we help our bodies function properly and age well? \nJoin Inès Auclair Mangliar\, registered dietitian\, as she informs us about the nutritional aspects of aging. This information session will be interactive\, so bring your questions\, concerns\, and curiosity! \nEveryone must register \nYou can attend this event in person at the community Wellness Centre or attend on Zoom. Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/eat-well-to-age-well/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion OR Online\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140247Z
UID:10000370-1710351000-1710356400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #5 - QR Codes
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-5-qr-codes/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T142730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142730Z
UID:10000372-1710338400-1710343800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:SHARP Information Session
DESCRIPTION:SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP) \nProviding tools and resources to support English-speaking\nolder adults to age and live where they choose \nTOPIC:\nThinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age? \nPresenter: Magdalena Blaise\, Gestionnaire\, CIUSSS ODIM
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sharp-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Quenville":MAILTO:cquenville@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T142730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142730Z
UID:10000373-1710334800-1710345600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Événements Emploi Éclair - Bilingual/English-speaking 2nd Edition
DESCRIPTION:Événements Emploi Éclair\, FORT program (Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre) and Voice of English-Speaking Québec are glad to present this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers! \nRegister & receive a GUARANTEED phone interview (5 to 7 minutes) on the day of the event. \nEmployers include: Momentum Technologies\, Pomerleau\, GFS Québec\, CAA-Québec\, Fromagerie Victoria\, and Laurentian Bank. \nTo view job postings\, or to register\, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4z3cr4pc \nQuestions? Contact Caroline eee@libreemploi.qc.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/evenements-emploi-eclair-bilingual-english-speaking-2nd-edition/
LOCATION:From the comfort of your home\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Perron":MAILTO:eee@libreemploi.qc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240312T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240312T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T142730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142730Z
UID:10000374-1710280800-1710284400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:S.T.E.A.M: Cup Challenge\n\n\n\n\nThis week\, we will be doing a cup challenge! Kids will be asked to stack up the cups without touching them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe S.T.E.A.M. (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment\, create\, and learn more about the world around them. Each week\, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity\, critical thinking\, and perseverance each session. \nThe Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club\, for children ages 7 to 12\, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nTo sign up or for further information\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
URL:https://veq.ca/event/s-t-e-a-m-club-morrin-centre-2/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manuela Flores Denti":MAILTO:manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240311T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240312T010000
DTSTAMP:20260425T170236
CREATED:20250414T142730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142730Z
UID:10000375-1710199800-1710205200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:"A Hundred Hydrangeas:" Poetrey Soirée and Launch of "Citronella"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 11 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe will be celebrating the launch of Loch Baillie’s debut chapbook Citronella. Loch will be joined by Vanessa Bell and Sierra Duffey as well as other local poets for a reading. An open mic will follow: all are welcome! \nUnable to make it in person? This activity will be offered in a hybrid form so you can join from the comfort of your own home too! \nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\nOriginally from Worcester\, Massachusetts\, Loch Baillie is a poet and writer based in Lévis. In 2023\, he was mentored by ReLit Award-winning poet Simina Banu as part of the Quebec Writers’ Federation mentorship program. Loch’s writing has appeared in various magazines\, including pixie\, Maybe Magazine\, Society Pages\, yolk literary\, and Maclean’s. Loch’s debut poetry chapbook Citronellawas published by Anstruther Press on February 1\, 2024. When he is not writing\, Loch can be found teaching English\, reading a book\, or submerged in a body of water. Find him online @lochbaillie. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n \n©JustineLatour \n\nPoet\, performer\, artist\, curator and literary activist Vanessa Bell is co-director of CONTOURS and director of the poetry collection at Éditions du Quartz. She is the author of two collections\, an anthology on women’s poetry in Quebec and an essay on cold-water swimming. Her vivid\, trenchant writing and commitment have earned her several grants and awards in Quebec and abroad. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n \nSierra Duffey is a queer writer and photographer in Montreal\, Quebec. Through sassy poetry and colourful photographs\, Sierra explores topics such as psychology\, relationships\, cults\, and nature. Sierra strives to create connection through art and writing\, which she views as a spiritual practice and a form of community-building. She is the author of Lemon Drop Lyrics a zesty chapbook with Montreal’s Cactus Press. Her work has also been published in PACE Magazine\, Lantern Magazine\, flo. and displayed at the School of Photographic Arts Ottawa (SPAO) and the Morrin Centre of Québec. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nThis event is part of the Morrin in Verse project\, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada. \n                 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/a-hundred-hydrangeas-poetrey-soiree-and-launch-of-citronella/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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