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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - Nutritional Advice- Is there a solution to the confusion?
DESCRIPTION:This event is a community partnership event with the Community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale and Lifelong Learning. It is open to all adults in the Quebec City area. \nFacilitator: Joe Schwarcz PhD \nEating has become a confusing experience.  Virtually every day brings news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down.  One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer\, then flaxseed against heart disease or soybeans for menopause.  Then there are the worries: genetic modification\, aspartame\, MSG\, the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements.  We need proper science to guide us through this nutritional maze. \nThis will be a hybrid session. To register please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or call her at 581-446-7476.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-nutritional-advice-is-there-a-solution-to-the-confusion/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 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:20240123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T200000
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SUMMARY:To Eat or Not to Eat
DESCRIPTION:This event is a community partnership event with Lifelong Learning. \nEating has become a confusing experience. Virtually every day bring news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down. One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer\, then flaxseed against heart disease or soybeans for menopause. Then there are the worries: genetic modification\, aspartame\, MSG\, the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements. We need proper science to guide us through this nutritional maze. \nJoin Joe Schwarcz\, director of McGill’s Office for Science and Society\, on January 23rd to sort out what’s true and what’s false when it comes to our health! Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/to-eat-or-not-to-eat/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion OR Online\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T020000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
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SUMMARY:Buddy Up: Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to stay active\, meet new people\, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball\, weekly drop-in games for men. \nIf you have a basketball\, please bring it! \nFor more information about Buddy Up: Basketball\, please contact Russ\, by email. \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 suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/buddy-up-basketball/
LOCATION:Quebec High School\, 945 Av. Belvèdere\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Russ Kueber":MAILTO:1russkueber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
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SUMMARY:Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Storytime: Winter: A Solstice Story\n\n\n\n\nThis Saturday\, we will be reading Winter: A Solstice Story – a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest. \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-9/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151248Z
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SUMMARY:Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a group cooking setting. Make your lunch and bring home some of your hard work. \nEach participant provides an ingredient of the recipe. \nRegistration is required\, please RSVP to Catherine NO LATER than January 15th \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/community-kitchen-5/
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:20240119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
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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 using 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 \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-with-onsite-breastfeeding-support-4/
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:20240119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T013000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
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SUMMARY:Culinary Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:This cooking workshop will be given in English\, and will teach how to make chicken fricassée and grandma’s cream salad. \nFrom scones to chicken fricassee\, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef\, writer\, stylist\, consultant\, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background\, share fun facts about the dishes\, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment. \nRegister here! \n  \n  \nPlease note:\n– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes\, but they will still need to be cooked at home before eating.\n– During the general public workshops\, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren). \nClick here for the full programming
URL:https://veq.ca/event/culinary-mosaic-4/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T010000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151248Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - The Labour Market: Your Rights and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:New to Québec? \nBe sure to join us for this workshop about the rules and standards governing working conditions. Learn the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. \nBrought to you by VEQ in partnership with Option-travail as part of the Personal Finance: I’m in Charge workshop series. \nEveryone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served. \nPre-registration required. To register: https://forms.office.com/r/96KRstFhbk \nQuestions? susanna.tang@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/workshop-the-labour-market-your-rights-and-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale Multipurpose Room\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #1 - Device Settings
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-1-device-settings/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T030000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151248Z
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SUMMARY:The Grief Recovery Method Course
DESCRIPTION:For eight weeks\, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros\, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method.  In this Grief Recovery Method course\, she will guide you through the following: \n\nMeet\, discuss grief\, reactions\, and responses to grief.\nGet a clear view of how grief can build up.\nPractice compassion for yourself and others\,\nDevelop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.\nAcquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.\nLearn how to listen and support others moving forward.\nGain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses\,\nEquip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.\n\nThis learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief. \nImportant notes \n\nThere will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework.  Homework will include reading\, writing and journaling exercises.\nWe require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course\, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.\nTo find out if this course is the right course for you\, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.\n\nRegister here for this 8-week course. \nYou will receive the Zoom link by email after you register. \n\nFor more information \n\n\nResearch at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective.  It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship.  To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief\, visit the Grief Recovery website. \nQuestions? \nPlease 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/the-grief-recovery-method-course/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151303Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts in Shannon (adults)
DESCRIPTION:Please find below information for the next “Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session (of 2024!) \nLocation: VEQ Community Space \nPlace Shannon – 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier #109 (Shannon) \nDate: Wednesday January 17th (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm) \nMedia:  “Painting” \nAll material is provided for including canvases/paper\, brushes\, and paint. Workshops are free. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact Dominique Paddack by email or telephone. \nPlease note that VEQ offices will be CLOSED FROM MON 12/25 to FRI 1/5.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-crafts-in-shannon-adults/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151303Z
UID:10000453-1705503600-1705509000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:SHARP Information Session
DESCRIPTION:SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP) \nProviding tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose. \n  \nTopic: Thinking about staying connected…Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community. \nPresenter: Bette Watson-Borg\, Project Manager\, Social Isolation and Loneliness Project CCSMH
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sharp-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Quenville":MAILTO:cquenville@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T013000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
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UID:10000454-1705449600-1705455000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre's 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\nSelection for January: Less by Andrew Sean Greer \nLess is available on OverDrive in an 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. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-the-morrin-centres-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom\, 44 chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T003000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151304Z
UID:10000455-1705446000-1705451400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:*Revised Date* CQSB Careers Info Session 4
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a job seeker or simply curious about your career options\, you don’t want to miss the Central Québec School Board Careers Information Session. The CQSB is one of the largest employers of English speakers in Quebec. \nLearn about different job opportunities (teacher\, professional\, support\, management) and have your questions answered by their recruiter. \nTo register for the IN-PERSON session: https://forms.office.com/r/ajzUSXdhCb \nTo register for the ONLINE session: https://tinyurl.com/4mh4j3v3 \nThere will be light refreshments available for those who are meeting us in person! \nQuestions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222
URL:https://veq.ca/event/revised-date-cqsb-careers-info-session-4/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale Multipurpose Room\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T000000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151304Z
UID:10000456-1705446000-1705449600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Club: Balloon Car - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:This week\, we will be practicing recycled engineering by making a balloon car. \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/s-t-e-a-m-club-balloon-car-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:20240115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151504Z
UID:10000457-1705341600-1705348800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:In Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting\, crocheting or other needlework projects! \nWant to learn? We will be happy to show you! \nNo registration necessary. \nContact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/in-stitches/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240111T020000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151504Z
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SUMMARY:The Grief Recoery Method: Introductory Session
DESCRIPTION:Join CMA Medeiros\, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist\, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you! \nWe encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you are interested in attending the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course. \n\nThe Grief Recovery Method Introduction Session involves a group discussion about “What is Grief?” and describes the course format\, what participants can expect from the Grief Recovery Method course\, and what the Method expects from participants. \n\nIn the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course\, CMA will guide you through the following: \n\nMeet\, discuss grief\, reactions\, and responses to grief\, and get a clear view of how grief can build up.\nPractice compassion for yourself and others\, develop deep listening skills\, and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.\nLearn a practical lifelong skill for processing and dealing with loss and grief and how to listen and support others moving forward.\nEquip yourself with a set of tools to recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses\, and to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.\n\nRegister for the Introduction Session. \nThe Zoom link for the Introduction Session will be sent out by email after registration. \nRegistration for the 8-week course will open after the Introduction Session. \nFor more information \n\n\nResearch at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach to helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship is evidence-based and effective.  To find out more about The Grief Recovery Method and to download free e-books on grief\, visit the Grief Recovery website. \nQuestions? \nPlease 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/the-grief-recoery-method-introductory-session/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151504Z
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SUMMARY:OverDrive Virtual 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! \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-virtual-workshop-getting-started-with-libby-3/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre – virtual webinar\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151504Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers' Circle: Navigating the Holiday Blues
DESCRIPTION:If you are caring for a loved one\, either here or at a distance\, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers. \nHolidays are usually viewed as a time of happiness and rejoicing. However\, when caring for someone who is ill\, the expected joy of the holidays can be a challenge. Join us in this safe space to let off any emotional steam before the festive season. \nIf you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone\, please call us so we can find a way to assist you. \nRegister here or by calling Anaïs at 581-446-7476 \nFunding for this activity thanks to:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/caregivers-circle-navigating-the-holiday-blues/
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:20231220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T013000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151505Z
UID:10000461-1703030400-1703035800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre's 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\n\n\n\n \nSelection for December: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell. \nThe Marriage Portrait is available on OverDrive in e-book formats 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. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-the-morrin-centres-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom\, 44 chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151705Z
UID:10000025-1702924200-1702929600@veq.ca
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\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 December is The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict. 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! \n  \n This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-mystery-mondays-book-club-12/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151705Z
UID:10000462-1702836000-1702843200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Postcards from Quebec: East Asia
DESCRIPTION:  \nAll activities in this project are free and open to everyone. \nNo registration is necessary. \nDo you want to contribute to one of the cultural fairs? Email us at info@morrin.org! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEast Asia\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 17\n1 to 3 p.m. \nJoin us to enjoy music\, dance\, and tea from East Asia\, as well as a dance show by the Volent les papillons troupe!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postcards-from-quebec-east-asia/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T040000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151705Z
UID:10000463-1702774800-1702785600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Irving Berlin's White Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Productions Le loup et la violette presents \nIrving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Morrin Centre \n\n\n\n\nA new holiday tradition for young and old! This immersive show will combine music\, theater\, and dance to take you on a real leap into the past. Thanks to its troupe of singers\, dancers from the Swing Ambassade\, and Jazz Band\, under the musical supervision of Giancarlo Scalia\, the ballroom of the Morrin Center will vibrate to the sound of the great classics of the holiday season during this simply magical evening! \nThe doors will open at 7 p.m. \nBuy your tickets here!* \n*Morrin Centre Members benefit from a discounted ticket price. Email us at info@morrin.org to get the promo code. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact Productions Le loup et la violette at zitabtouret@gmail.com. \nThis event is held in partnership with Productions Le loup et la violette and the Morrin Centre.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T020000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151705Z
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SUMMARY:Living Life to the Full Course - Follow-up Session
DESCRIPTION:The group will be getting back together for one final evening to check-in on our progress with the new steps we’ve learnt from this course! \nThe Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments. \nPlease note: there is no registration for this activity as it is intended only for the participants from the Living Life to the Full 4-week course.  Participants have been contacted by email to confirm their presence at this activity. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about the Living Life to the Full 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/living-life-to-the-full-course-follow-up-session/
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:20231212T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T000000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151705Z
UID:10000465-1702418400-1702425600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Happy Hour 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the holiday season! \nThe Voice of English-speaking Québec\, in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec\, is delighted to invite you and your family to our annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre. Support a good cause\, enjoy a glass\, savour a bite and take a moment to wish your colleagues\, friends and partners a wonderful holiday season! \nDATE: Tuesday\, December 12\, 2023\nTIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.\nLOCATION: The Morrin Centre – 44\, chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City \nPlease RSVP by December 5 to:\ninfo@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 \nAll proceeds from the cash bar will go towards the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign. \n  \nIMPORTANT NOTICE \n\nPLEASE BRING INDOOR FOOTWEAR TO PROTECT THE FRAGILE WOOD FLOORING AT THE CENTRE\nPARKING AVAILABLE ON SURROUNDING STREETS AND UNDER CITY HALL\nTHE MORRIN CENTRE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE\n\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/holiday-happy-hour-2023/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151906Z
UID:10000466-1702231200-1702238400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Postcards from Quebec: West Asia
DESCRIPTION:  \nAll activities in this project are free and open to everyone. \nNo registration is necessary. \nDo you want to contribute to one of the cultural fairs? Email us at info@morrin.org! \n  \n\n\n \n  \nJoin us to enjoy music\, art\, and tea from West Asia\, as well as a presentation on Arabic music with Aziz Daouni!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postcards-from-quebec-west-asia/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231208T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T023000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151906Z
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SUMMARY:Hockey game for newcomers
DESCRIPTION:On December 8\, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game. A first for many\, perhaps? Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team! \nTo join in the fun: \nRegistrations are required as we only have 23 tickets. Those tickets were kindly donated by the Remparts (the hockey team). Should you no longer be able to attend\, please let us know ASAP so we can give them to someone else and make sure they are being used. \n  \nWe will provide: \nRound trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron\nOne ticket per person\, to the hockey game on Dec. 8\, free of charge. \n***LIMITED SPACE\, we have 14 tickets*** \n  \nThe details: \nMeet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion Parking at 5:45 p.m.\nThe bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. sharp\nThe game starts at 7 p.m.\nOur bus will leave at 9:30 p.m. to bring us back to the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot. You may take the bus\, or choose to opt-out (for example\, if the game is not over)\, in which case your ride back will be your responsibility. \n  \nRegistration is done through Eventbrite (not by email): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-go-remparts-tickets-209870417067?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFor more information\, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 \n  \n  \n \nTickets will be available on Nov. 1\, 2023
URL:https://veq.ca/event/hockey-game-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Videotron Centre or at our offices (if you are using our transportation)\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151906Z
UID:10000468-1702049400-1702060200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About: German Christmas Market
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!  \nThis week join us in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne\, City Hall Gardens\, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack.  \nTo register or offer suggestions\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-german-christmas-market-2/
LOCATION:Terrace Dufferin\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151906Z
UID:10000469-1702045800-1702051200@veq.ca
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-2/
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:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T073035
CREATED:20250414T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T151906Z
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SUMMARY:Death 101 Series: Psychosocial Aspects of Dying
DESCRIPTION:This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about\, but should. Since death is part of life\, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death won’t kill you! \nIn this specific session\, social worker Aimee Bergeron will go over ambiguous loss\, grief\, coping skills and existing support resources in the region. Join us in person at the Wellness Centre for this last session of the series. If you can’t make it in person\, but would like to attend\, please contact Anaïs. \nVisit the WE website to register: https://wejh.ca/event/death-101-psychosocial-aspect-of-dying/?instance_id=22399
URL:https://veq.ca/event/death-101-series-psychosocial-aspects-of-dying/
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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