Back by popular demand! You don't want to miss this! Ace 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. Together, we’ll explore: Ways to structure your answers Questions employers shouldn’t ask How to answer difficult questions Pre-registration required. To […]
Meet the Author: Margarita Saona Come meet Margarita Saona at the Morrin Centre on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Margarita 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 […]
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. Whether you’re […]
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Barry Lane During 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. […]
An excuse to get social! Do you think winter is way too long? VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on March 21. Come one, come all! Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get […]
Building Our Community – Education Come 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 […]
Who We Are Travellin’ 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 […]
Join us as we go Out and About! This month, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch. Cost is 22.50 + tax payable on site. Bring your own lunch or grab a bite at a local café. Transportation is free ! Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 […]
Morrin In Verse: Reading Poetry Workshop Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for the sixth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops! We’ll answer two simple questions: What are poems made of and what can they do? The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools […]
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies. The selection for March is I Only Read Murder by Ian and Will Ferguson. The book is available […]
It's a podcast listening party and you're invited! We’re celebrating podcasts made by CDAH and VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle. This group learned all the basics of podcasts and turned it into an episode or trailer in just 5 weeks! Meet the podcasters and the organizations that support them, and find out how to get involved […]
Beyond appearances: Understanding eating disorders is a workshop given in English by Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB) informing about eating disorders and how to support and communicate with someone living with an eating problem. Through this 1.5 hour workshop given on Zoom, you will have an opportunity to learn about the following: Challenges related to body image. […]