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SUMMARY:Improve Your Snooze
DESCRIPTION:Quality sleep is an important aspect of overall health and has a close relationship with our mental health.  One important ingredient of good mental health is a good night’s sleep. Many people\, however\, have problems with sleep or need help to adopt good sleep behaviours. Don’t miss our Improve Your Snooze information session. \nDuring this session with Dr. Megan Daley\, professional psychologist\, you’ll learn about sleep\, sleep hygiene\, sleep disorders and be able to get answers to your questions about sleep during a Q&A. \nRegister here. \nFor those attending online\, you will receive Zoom link by email after you register. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this Improve Your Snooze information session\, 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-snooze/
LOCATION:Hybrid: online and in-person at the 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:20240429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240429T190000
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SUMMARY:Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies. \nThe selection for April is Mindful of Murder by Susan Juby. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats. \nThis event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime! \nThis project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-mystery-mondays-book-club-8/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T003000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035101
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SUMMARY:VEQ's Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on Friday\, April 26.  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 to share!  Register below or contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca for more information: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMTJESzA4TkRDNFVHWUgzR1FORlRQWTdDOS4u \nAlthough registration is NOT REQUIRED\, it is strongly recommended\, as it allows us to better plan for you! \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-game-night/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Quebec High School's "Shrek the Musical"
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! \n**This week join us for Québec High School’s Spring Musical\, Shrek. Tickets cost $5 at the door (cash only). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Maria by April 12th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca  \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-quebec-high-schools-shrek-the-musical/
LOCATION:Quebec High School Auditorium\, 945 Av. Belvédère\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
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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/
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:20240425T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T210000
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts in Shannon - Clay (Kids)
DESCRIPTION:Come  join us on Thursday April 25th (3:45 pm-5:00 pm) and get creative with air dry clay! Easy to use and shape into any form\, animal\, critter\, flower or whatever’s on your mind! Free workshop and materials are provided for. \nOpen to elementary students and up. \nFor registrations or questions\, please contact Dominique by email or by phone at extension 227.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-crafts-in-shannon-clay-kids/
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:20240425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - Pottery with Teresa
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATOR: Teresa Ten-Westeneind \nJoin Teresa as she leads you through an opportunity to experiment and create with clay\, try  one\, two or three different methods of hand building and tap into your creativity. If you would like to keep your creation you have the option of getting it fired and glazed by Teresa\, participants would be responsible for the cost of this (approximately $10 to $20). You can choose a green\, blue or white glaze. For this activity please dress casually as there is a chance of getting clay on your clothes\, although it does wash out easily. \nMore about Teresa: Teresa Ten-Westeneind is the owner and operator of Poterie-Terre-de-la-Rivière established November 2020 in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Teresa is an experienced and passionate potter of more than 20 years.  She is discovering healing and connection through creativity and purpose.  Teresa is a provincially qualified educator\, qualified to guide her students to optimize their learning via individualized teaching techniques. \nHer Motto is:\n“Joy through Creativity”\n“Serenity through Pottery” \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people. \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-pottery-with-teresa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
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SUMMARY:Webinar with Qualifications Québec - Helping You Get Your Skills and Training Recognized in Quebec
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to have your skills recognized and work in your field in Quebec? \nAttend this Qualifications Québec webinar to learn more! \nThis presentation is co-hosted with Voice of English-speaking Québec and will be in English. Questions are welcome in both English and French.  \nTo register: https://tinyurl.com/mryb44mv \n**Remember to add this event to your calendar! We look forward to seeing you online!** \nQuestions? Contact Susanna at susanna.tang@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/webinar-with-qualifications-quebec-helping-you-get-your-skills-and-training-recognized-in-quebec/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Poetry Sharing
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATORS: Mary Boudreau and Margaret Brunelle \nBring out your inner poet! \nAccording to our hosts Mary and Margaret poetry should be shared and read aloud. Bring a favourite poem to share with everyone and enjoy an afternoon of discussion. \nPlease let me know if you will be bringing a poem to share by April 17th. \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people. \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-poetry-sharing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132752Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Quebec Art Company's "Cabaret"
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! \n**This week join us for the Québec Art Company’s Spring showing of Cabaret! Tickets cost $30 at the door (cash or credit card). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Maria by April 5th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-quebec-art-companys-cabaret/
LOCATION:Holland Elementary School\, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3R2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240421T200000
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SUMMARY:Quebec Art Company - Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebec-art-company-cabaret/
LOCATION:Holland Elementary School\, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3R2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132752Z
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SUMMARY:VEQ Earth Day (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Earth Day on  Saturday April 20th  (9:30 am-11:00 am) at the VEQ community space! \nPlant your very own seeds to take home\, care for and use. Open to all\, including families and youth! \nFree activity – Seeds and planting pots are provided for. \nFor registrations (or questions) please contact Dominique by email or by phone at extension 227.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-earth-day-shannon/
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:20240419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132753Z
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SUMMARY:Travellin' Toddler Time (TTT) at QCRC
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-ttt-at-qcrc/
LOCATION:Eastern Quebec Learning Centre\, Room 201\, 3005\, rue William Stuart\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1W 1V4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132753Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #8 - Zoom
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-8-zoom/
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132948Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts in Shannon - Clay (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Wednesday April 17th (6:00-7:30 pm) at the VEQ community space in Shannon — open to all adults. \nCome get creative with your hands and air dry clay! Easy to use and to mold (and paint) into any form or whatever’s on your artistic mind! \nFree workshop and materials are provided for. \nTo register please contact Dominique by email or by phone at extension 227.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-crafts-in-shannon-clay-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:20240417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
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SUMMARY:Out & About - Sugar Shack!
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! \n**This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition you don’t want to miss! Enjoy lunch\, festive music\, and sugar on snow at Érablière du Cap! Cost is $40 per person. \nTo register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-sugar-shack-2/
LOCATION:Érablière du Cap\, 1925 Chem. Lambert\,\, Lévis\, Quebec\, G7A 2N4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132948Z
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SUMMARY:Services for Healthy Aging in the Right Place (SHARP)
DESCRIPTION:Accessing health and social service: overcoming barriers with tools & resources \nPresenter: Alexandra Ethier\, PhD Candidate \nResearch Centre on Aging
URL:https://veq.ca/event/services-for-healthy-aging-in-the-right-place-sharp/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Quenville":MAILTO:cquenville@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132948Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session with Centre RIRE 2000 and Eastern Quebec Learning Centre
DESCRIPTION:VEQ is pleased to co-host an info session with two fantastic partner organizations! \nCentre RIRE 2000 is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support young people and adults from immigrant and cultural communities in their socio-economic integration into Quebec society. \nBy attending\, you’ll learn more about these programs and services: \n\nFREE French classes\nA language exchange program known as jumelage linguistique\nA job retention service\n\nThe Eastern Québec Learning Centre offers classes and programs for students wishing to: \n\nEarn a vocational studies diploma (DEP) or certificate (ASP)\nComplete their Secondary School Diploma\nOR study French or English as a second language\n\nBy attending\, you’ll learn more about: \n\nHow a SARCA* agent can help you with your career or training goals\nThe benefits of getting your career and personal competencies officially recognized (RAC**)\nAvailable programs and training courses in English at EQLC\n\n*SARCA = reception\, referral\, counselling\, and support services         **RAC = Recognition of Acquired Competencies \nTo register: https://forms.office.com/r/bdSwJErVvs
URL:https://veq.ca/event/info-session-with-centre-rire-2000-and-eastern-quebec-learning-centre/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale Art Room\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy (2nd floor)\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240415T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T003000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T132948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132948Z
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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\n\n\n\n\nBabel by R.F. Kuang \nBabel 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-7/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240415T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133148Z
UID:10000323-1713213000-1713216600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:CQSB Performing Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cqsb-performing-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Palais Montcalm\, 995 Rue D'Youville\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133148Z
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SUMMARY:First Aid Workshop for Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this first aid workshop given by Formation prevention secours which is intended for parents\, but also for grandparents\, friends and family who want to know what to do in the event of an emergency with a baby or child. \nPlease note that there is no certification given for this workshop.   The objective is to raise awareness of first aid for babies and young children. \nTopics covered: \nDetermining if there is a life-threatening emergency\nWhat to do if a baby or child is choking\nCPR for babies and children\nSevere allergic reaction\nConvulsions (e.g. high fever)\nHead injuries \nCost: $20 per registrant.  Deadline to register: April 5\, 2024. \nPlease register using the following registration form. \nIf you require childcare to be able to attend this workshop\, please contact Jessica at 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/first-aid-workshop-for-parents/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133149Z
UID:10000326-1712928600-1712941200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we cook a meal together. Susan\, our featured chef will show us some easy and savory ( not spicy) recipies common in Indian cuisine!  Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too! \nRegistration is required\, participants will also be asked to contribute a few ingredients for the chosen recipies. \nContact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to confirm your participation.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/community-kitchen-2/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133148Z
UID:10000325-1712928600-1712935800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker on dental care and our children
DESCRIPTION:Dental care and your children \nJoin us to learn about dental care for toddlers with local dentist Dr. Oscar Hernandez. Find out what happens at a preschooler’s first visit to the dentist.  Bring your questions to this informative Parents and Petits! \n\nParents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break\, Baby Chat and Café au lait. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-guest-speaker-on-dental-care-and-our-children/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T013000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133149Z
UID:10000327-1712878200-1712885400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Quebec Art Company - Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebec-art-company-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Holland Elementary School\, 940 Av. Ernest-Gagnon\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3R2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133349Z
UID:10000328-1712856600-1712862000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - ABC Workshop #7 - Spotting spam email
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.\nIn partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada\n\nFACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc \n***More details to come*** \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. \nSign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-abc-workshop-7-spotting-spam-email/
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133349Z
UID:10000329-1712620800-1713225599@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Imagination Writers' Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Morrin Centre’s Imagination Writers’ Festival will be taking place April 9th – 14th this year! \n  \nPlease visit the Morrin Centre website for information on events and ticket sales – Imagination Writers’ Festival 2024 – Morrin Centre \n  \nTickets\n\n\n\n\nMorrin Centre members receive 25% off all general public ticket prices\, including the festival pass. \nMorrin Centre members\, students\, and festival pass owners receive 25% off the ticket prices for the Books & Wine and Tea & Imagination activities. \nPlease note that the youth events are free. \nBook Sale\n\n\n\n\nWe know that the Imagination book sale is always one of the most anticipated parts of the festival. We are pleased to announce that La Maison Anglaise\, a vital partner of Imagination since its beginning\, is once again the place to buy your books! This year again\, 30% of the sales of the Imagination books will be given to the Morrin Centre and invested back into Imagination. Each event page (accessed by clicking on the event title below) also had an individual link to the appropriate book(s). \nThe books will be available at the Morrin Centre during the festival. You can also buy them\, digitally or in person\, at La Maison Anglaise through the link below. \nhttps://lamaisonanglaise.com/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/imagination-writers-festival-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133350Z
UID:10000330-1712329200-1712345400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Out & About - Sugar Shack!
DESCRIPTION:**The outing to the sugar shack is postponed until Wednesday\, April 17th. Please check the calendar for more information. \nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n**This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch\, festive music\, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy! We need a minimum number of participants\, so if we do not reach the minum\, we will have to postpone – postpone date: Wednesday\, April 17th.  \nTo register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postponed-out-about-sugar-shack/
LOCATION:Érablière le Chemin du Roy\, 237 Chem. du Lac\, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures\, Quebec\, G3A 1W7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133350Z
UID:10000331-1712325600-1712334600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Active aging workshop
DESCRIPTION:Staying active as you age is important\, but what programs are available and adapted to older adults? Join our partners from the Jeffery Hale Community Services\,  Karine and Danny as they present different programs available in the Greater Quebec City region and even walk you through a gentle exercise routine. Stick around after for a light lunch. \nRegistration is required\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/active-aging-workshop/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133350Z
UID:10000332-1712323800-1712331000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together
DESCRIPTION:Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break\, Baby Chat and Café au lait. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-2/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240404T003000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035102
CREATED:20250414T133550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133550Z
UID:10000333-1712183400-1712190600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Art Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art.  No artistic talent is needed. \nJoin us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale to take part in free art therapy sessions with certified art therapist\, Nicole Bouchard. \nEach two-hour session (with a 15-minute break) focuses on a different topic: \n\nApril 3: Fear\, Stress and Anxiety\nApril 10: Loss and Grief\nApril 17: Gratitude\nApril 24: Letting Go\n\nThe Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments. \nWe require you to register for these sessions as as places are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.  You may attend all four sessions\, or as many sessions as you wish. \nRegister for this event here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about Art Therapy\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932. \n\n \nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/art-therapy/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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