Voice of English-speaking Québec

Out and About: Sugar Shack!
2023-03-31 13:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Érablière le Chemin du Roy, 237 Chem. du Lac, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, G3A 1W7, Canada
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!
This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy!
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca

Rescheduled Felting Art Workshop
2023-03-31 22:30 - 2023-04-01 00:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion Multipurpose Room, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, suite 2141, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Have you always wanted to try needle felting?
In this free workshop hosted by VEQ, you can learn how to make cute objects out of felt.
All supplies are provided. Everyone welcome. 12+ and up.
Pre-registration required. https://forms.office.com/r/y4JU08pp85

Art Session for Newcomers
2023-04-03 22:30 - 2023-04-04 00:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

The session starts at 6:30 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.

Creative Space - Art Workshops
2023-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion Art Room, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Room 2109, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

Revenu Québec Information Session
2023-04-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, Quebec, Canada
We have a new date!!!
Unfortunately, for reasons out of our control, this year we won’t be able to offer it in person and after working hours, as we had done in the past. The good news are, however, that you can still get all the info you need or ask your questions from the comfort of your workplace or home, while having your lunch!

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IMAGINATION WRITERS' FESTIVAL 2023
2023-04-11 - 2023-04-17 | Quebec
Check out the full 2023 programming here.

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
2023-04-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Morrin Centre – Virtual Workshop, Quebec, Canada
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!
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application 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 e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

If you have questions, to see full details and to register, click HERE.

Salon International du Livre de Quebec (Northern Perimeter Out & About)
2023-04-14 14:00 - 18:30 | Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 boul. René-Lévesque Est, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 5T8, Canada
Join us for an excursion to this lively book festival. Featuring books in a wide range of topics and in several languages, you can discover new stories or find an old favorite while you browse a diverse selection of reading material. Round-trip transportation will be provided from Shannon, QC. The cost of admission is $8 a person and we will have lunch afterwards at a local restraunt near the Centre des congrès de Québec. RSVP with Jeanne Nivischiuk by 7 April 2023.

Art Session for Newcomers
2023-04-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art therapy AND workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

The session starts at 10:A0 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre's Book Club
2023-04-18 23:00 - 2023-04-19 01:00 | Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom, 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet. Hamnet is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please 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. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

Out & About - Quebec High School Play
2023-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Patrick’s High School, 75 Rue de Maisonneuve, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 2C4, Canada
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to The Quebec High School Performing Arts Concentration’s dress rehearsal before audience of their play production, The Murder Club. This free morning performance will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20th at St. Patrick’s High School near rue Cartier.

Space is limited, registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca

Earth Day Activity (VEQ Community Space in Shannon)
2023-04-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Earth Day Activity, VEQ Community Space - 438 Blvd. Jacques-Cartier (Place Shannon) - Suite 109, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Come celebrate Earth Day at the VEQ Community Space on Friday April 21st from 9:30 to 11:30 am – Feel free to drop in anytime!
Plant your seeds to take home, care for and use — we will provide planting soil, seeds, pots for herbs and veggies, as well as good humour and snacks!

This activity is open to the young and young at heart.
Spaces are limited. Please register with:
Dominique Paddack at (418) 683-2366 ext. 227 or by email.

Latino-Brazil Multi-cultural Community Event
2023-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Centre Communautaire Claude-Allard, 3200 avenue D'Amours, Quebec, Canada
Come enjoy a special Latino-Brazil multi-cultural community event.
Everyone is welcome. 1$ admission
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Centre Communautaire Claude-Allard, 3200 , avenue D’Amours
Program includes: Pinata, dance, music, delicious snacks for sale
For more information, please contact: Loisirsst-benoit@hotmail.com

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
2023-04-26 22:00 - 23:00 | Morrin Centre – Virtual Workshop, Quebec, Canada
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application 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 e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.
Register HERE.
If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Yes, And... Improv Workshop Series
2023-04-26 23:00 - 2023-04-27 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
On April 26, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this first general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Performance 101” with Michael’s intriguingly titled workshop: The Bugs Bunny Method
To register or get more information, visit the Morrin Centre website HERE.

Out & About - Bowling & Lunch
2023-04-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Quilles Laval, 705 Kirouac St, Québec City, Quebec, G1N 2J5, Canada
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants.

Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca

Yes, And... Improv Workshop Series
2023-05-03 23:00 - 2023-05-04 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
On May 3, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this second general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Characterization” and learn how to Inhabit a Role.
To register or get more information, visit our website HERE.

Quebec Art Company Performance: "The Perfect Wedding"
2023-05-04 23:30 - 2023-05-05 01:00, 2023-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Holland Elementary School, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3R2, Canada
Did you get your wedding invitation yet?
No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.
Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).
What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!
Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.
Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.
Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

NP Out & About: Maison Leon Provancher
2023-05-06 13:30 - 17:00 | Maison Leon Provancher, Quebec, Canada
In partnership with Valcartier Elementary school we will be discovering more about the St. Lawrence river and its fascinating ecosystem with Quebec Ocean! This outing is open to all ages, so if you have children or grandchildren that would like to participate, they are most welcome. Departure will be at 9:30 am from Valcartier Elementary school and a the return is scheduled for 1pm to the same location. We recommend you dress comfortably and bring a snack/water bottle. Please RSVP by 3 MAY

Art Session for Newcomers
2023-05-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of therapeutic art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

The session starts at 10:30 PM, but we encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

Quebec High School Trivia Night
2023-05-06 23:00 - 2023-05-07 00:00 | Quebec High School Gym, 945 Av. Belvédère, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3G2, Canada
QHS TRIVIA NIGHT

Show off your brain muscles at Quebec High School’s Trivia Night! Secure a spot for your team for May 6 by emailing Sue McPow.

Don’t snooze—spaces are limited.

Out & About - Quebec Art Company Production
2023-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Holland Elementary School, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 3R2, Canada
VEQ is providing free transportation for members of the 50+ community to the Québec Art Company’s Production of “Perfect Wedding” on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00pm.
For more details and to sign up for transportation, please contact Maria Hoyt 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Tickets cost $20, and must be purchased on your own by visiting the Quebec Art Company website (www.QuebecArtCompany.com)

Walking Distance (Shannon)
2023-05-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Parc Linear de le St. Charles, Secteur Parc Chaveau, 3705 Ave Chaveau, Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Enjoy companionship as we explore the local parcs and trails in our local area. 9am at the Parc Linear de le St. Charles, Secteur Parc Chaveau, 3705 Avenue Chaveau (next to Arena Michelle-Labadie)

LOCAL VOCALS - English Language Singing Ensemble
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | St Michael’s Anglican Church, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

Yes, And... Improv Workshop Series
2023-05-10 23:00 - 2023-05-11 00:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
On May 10, join Michael Bourguignon in this third general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Speed Improv” and learn more about Thinking on your Feet.
To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

Men's Basketball Drop-in
2023-05-10 23:30 - 2023-05-11 00:30 | Complexe Jean-Paul-Nolin, 340 Chabot St, Québec City, Quebec, Canada

NP Out & About Tea-time and Tour at the Morrin Centre
2023-05-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the tour will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. The bus will pick up in St.-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 9:00am and 9:15am in Shannon with a return estimated at 1:pm in Shannon and 1:15pm in Valcartier. Please RSVP by 5 MAY

Screening of "The Blinding Sea" at the Morrin Centre
2023-05-15 22:30 - 2023-05-16 01:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Join us on May 15th to watch a special screening of the film The Blinding Sea, followed by a discussion with director George Tombs!
Visit the Morrin Centre website HERE to register.
Please note: the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the screening will start at 7:00 p.m.
The film will be presented in English, without subtitles.

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre's Book Club
2023-05-16 23:00 - 2023-05-17 01:00 | Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom, 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Suzette Mayr’s novel The Sleeping Car Porter.
Please 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. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.
