This event is open to all Lifelong Learning members. FACILITATOR: Verity Jordan (WE mind mental health) Verity, Mental Health Program Coordinator from the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale, will be giving the Pathfinder Network training. This is an initiative launched by the Wellness Centre during Mental Health Week in May 2024, which empowers community members to […]
Join us for our series of talks in honour of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th anniversary. A New Account of Western Canadian Authorship: The Poetry of Margaret Laurence’s Mother-in-Law What models of being a writer were available to the young Margaret Laurence (1926–87) in the years leading up to her breakthrough […]
Aboard the AML Suroît, we can admire magnificent landscapes and explore the surroundings. Once we debark, we will visit the emblematic Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. The boat is a one-hour cruise each way, and we’ll have lunch at Le Marie Beaupré after we get off! **WALKING INVOLVED Day/Time: Friday, September 27th (7:25 am – 3:00 pm) […]
Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday, September 27. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like […]
Storytime 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. All sessions are free […]
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands. Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William […]
Join us for a cozy afternoon chat (in person) about books. Come ready to discuss a book of your choice! Learn more and register HERE. Thank you to La Maison Anglaise for its support.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 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 promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session. The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children […]
The Photovoice project is about storytelling with photos. Our goal is to capture your experience as an English speaker in Quebec through the photos you take and share. The four-week program includes: Guided group discussions to transform your images into a story with captions An outdoor photography workshop led by a professional Tips on photo […]
🏃♀️ Journée Internationale des Aînés - Défi Inclusion (International Day of Older Adults - Inclusion Challenge) Come walk (or run) on the magnificent 2km course on Dufferin Terrace and the Promenade des Gouverneurs including a staircase of 308 steps to celebrate this day of inclusion and integration. Let’s show young people that it is possible to age […]
This event is open to all Lifelong Learning members FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while […]
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall! Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or david.zhu@veq.ca