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SUMMARY:Northern Perimeter Out and About: Island of Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to the Island of Orleans with the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Québec. \nBring your wallets and shopping bags: lunch\, fresh produce\, a bakery visit\, cheese shop visit\, possible u pick fruits\, and a visit to a cultural centre are all in store. \nTimes for pick up and drop off TBD. \nSpots are limited on the bus\, book them with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/northern-perimeter-out-and-about-island-of-orleans/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174919Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Grand Marché de Québec & ice cream
DESCRIPTION:Out & About invites you to hop on a bus\, visit and shop at the Grand Marché du Québec. Come have an ice cream! Come discover the local gourmet and food stores and enjoy the shaded picnic area if you choose to have a late lunch!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-grand-marche-de-quebec-ice-cream/
LOCATION:Grand Marché de Québec\, 250 section M\, Bd Wilfrid-Hamel\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1L 5A7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174919Z
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SUMMARY:Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! \nSign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water\, your walking shoes\, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains)\, a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city\, and sharp ears! \n***Due to the great success last year\, we have added an additional date this year\, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!*** \nSpace is LIMITED\, so a reservation is required. \nContact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca \nTour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM\nTour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/old-quebec-walking-tour-for-newcomers-6/
LOCATION:Old Québec\, Rue Saint-Jean\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174919Z
UID:10000839-1661088600-1661095800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! \nSign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water\, your walking shoes\, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains)\, a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city\, and sharp ears! \n***Due to the great success last year\, we have added an additional date this year\, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!*** \nSpace is LIMITED\, so a reservation is required. \nContact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca \nTour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM\nTour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM \n  \nTo register: https://forms.office.com/r/FSzJpygHEB \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/old-quebec-walking-tour-for-newcomers-7/
LOCATION:Old Québec\, Rue Saint-Jean\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174919Z
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Rally
DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, we will host a rally (escape-room style) activity!\n\nTo participate\, simply register and you will receive the information by email like where to meet.\n\nClick the link below to learn more about it:\nhttps://www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-quebec-city
URL:https://veq.ca/event/alice-in-wonderland-rally/
LOCATION:Old Québec\, Rue Saint-Jean\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174923Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: blueberry picking/picnic in St. Nicolas (NEW DATE)
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE – VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us  in St. Nicolas (Bleuetière des Alouettes). After the picnic\, we will head out to the Bleuetière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream. \nPlease note: this event has been pushed back a week from TR 8/11 (raincheck) to TR 8/18
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-blueberry-picking-picnic-in-st-nicolas-new-date/
LOCATION:Bleutières des Allouettes\, 2230 chemin des Allouettes\, Saint-Nicolas\, Quebec\, G7A 4H7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174923Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About:  Visit to the Ile d’Orléans
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and visit the beautiful and quaint Ile d’Orléans – We will visit Lavander fields (with gift shop)\, stop by a Farmer’s market and have lunch at a local restaurant — or packing a lunch is an option as well  (10:30 am to 2:30 pm)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-visit-to-the-ile-dorleans/
LOCATION:Ile d’Orléans\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174923Z
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SUMMARY:Cap Rouge Marina and lunch ( Northern Perimeter)
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern perimeter ( Shannon\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier etc)  to hop on the bus as we go out and about! \nThis week go for a stroll around the picturesque Cap Rouge marina\, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant ( TBD) \nDeparture from Shannon\, 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:40 \nDeparture from Valcartier\, 2215 boul Valcartier: 10:00 \nTo confirm your participation\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cap-rouge-marina-and-lunch-northern-perimeter/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220816T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220816T233000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174923Z
UID:10000843-1660687200-1660692600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:CQSB Careers Info Session 2nd Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is an English-speaking public organization overseeing 17 primary & secondary schools and 2 adult education establishments where employees and students learn to thrive together. We are a tight-knit family spread over several locations in a territory of more than 515\,000 km²\, from Québec City to Saguenay to the Mauricie region. \nAre you passionate about the world of education? That’s great! So are we! Are you an English speaker who wants to perfect your French? \nAre you rigorous\, dedicated\, open to the world\, and smiling? Perfect\, we are too! Do you have a creative spirit\, are a sports fan\, or have a special talent? Great! Our many extracurricular activities will give you the opportunity to share your skills with us! \nJoin us at our Employment Opportunities Session and let us know more about you! \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nPre-registration required. To register:  https://forms.office.com/r/yHQrWLzgXL \nQuestions? Contact Susanna susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cqsb-careers-info-session-2nd-edition/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 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:20220811T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174923Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Out & About: blueberry picking/picnic in St. Nicolas (raincheck TR 8/18)
DESCRIPTION:Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us  in St. Nicolas (Bleutière des Alouettes). After the picnic\, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream –  10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cancelled-out-about-blueberry-picking-picnic-in-st-nicolas-raincheck-tr-8-18/
LOCATION:Bleutières des Allouettes\, 2230 chemin des Allouettes\, Saint-Nicolas\, Quebec\, G7A 4H7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174932Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Maison Hamel-Bruneau Musical Concert Series & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series: \nLe temps d’une chanson – Trio Varennes\, Marie-Josée de Varennes\, Anne-Marie Leduc et Michel Mathieu – (noon to 1:00 pm; FREE ADMISSION) – http://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html \nThis will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert. \nBring your appetite! And for the concert\, you may bring foldable camping chair  — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-maison-hamel-bruneau-musical-concert-series-lunch/
LOCATION:Maison Hamel-Bruneau\, 2608\, chemin Saint-Louis\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1W 1N2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220810T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174932Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of civilization and walking tour ( Northern Perimeter)
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go to the museum of civilization for a walking tour of old Quebec. \nWear some sturdy shoes\, bring a hat and some water and play tourist in your own city. \nTransportation from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is provided. \nPick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:30 \nPick up at 2215 boul Valcartier:9:50 \nNote: a minimum of 5 participants is required for the outing to run. \nTo book your spot\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca OR Dominique Paddak at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddak@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/museum-of-civilization-and-walking-tour-northern-perimeter/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174932Z
UID:10000847-1659963600-1659974400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Distance: Marais du Nord
DESCRIPTION:Start your day off on the right foot by a walk through the Marais du Nord. Several kilometers of flat trails and boardwalks are available. \nBus transportation from Shannon ( 9: 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel ( 9:30 a.m.)  is provided\, if not\, meet at the park entrace for 10 a.m \nEntry fee for the site is 6$ or 4.50$ if over 65 and presentation of I.D \nReserve your spot on the bus by contacting Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine. baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/walking-distance-marais-du-nord/
LOCATION:Marais du Nord\, 1100 chemin de la Grande-Ligne\, Stoneham and Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220807T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220807T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174932Z
UID:10000848-1659906000-1659911400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:The Morrin Centre - Reading Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Library for Part II of our introduction to the pleasures of reading poetry. The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss\, think about\, and above all\, appreciate poetry. \nMore details coming soon! \nYou can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-morrin-centre-reading-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220806T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174932Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Giant Rocks Guided Tour for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Let curiosity lead your way! This off-trail guided activity takes you on a one-hour impressive path\, surrounded by ancient boulders\, rocks\, and minerals\, all while learning about them. \nIf you are coming by car to the departing point (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 8:45 AM\, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Upon arrival\, we can have a quick pit stop (bathroom only)\, then hop on the bus again\, which will take us to a further location\, where the tour will begin. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. The interpretive tour will take one hour to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre\, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area\, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river.  We will head back to Québec City at 2:15 PM. \nThis activity is recommended for kids 6 years or older. Adult participants are warned that this activity will be conducted in tight\, closed\, and sometimes dark spaces (squeezing between boulders for example). Please consider all this before confirming your attendance.  For a better idea of what to expect\, you can watch this video. \nVEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants\, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks)\, then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. Should you have ANY QUESTIONS\, please feel free to email María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca. \n*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)* \nWhat to bring: \nComfortable shoes and clothes\, water\, snacks/lunch\, a change of clothes in case it rains\, and your smile! \n  \n \n  \n  \n*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/under-the-giant-rocks-guided-tour-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220805T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174937Z
UID:10000850-1659710700-1659722400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Blueberry picking in St. Nicolas & picnic lunch
DESCRIPTION:Out & About invites you to come blueberry picking and picnicking with us  in St. Nicolas (Bleutières des Alouettes). After the picnic\, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream –   10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-blueberry-picking-in-st-nicolas-picnic-lunch/
LOCATION:Bleutières des Allouettes\, 2230 chemin des Allouettes\, Saint-Nicolas\, Quebec\, G7A 4H7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220804T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174937Z
UID:10000851-1659631500-1659643200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Perimeter Out and About: Place Ephémère Racine\, coffee\, board games and language exchange!
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus for coffee\, board games and a language exchange at the Place Ephémère Racine! We will be partnering with the Réseau Poivre et Sel and the Centre d’Appui Réseau Aînés for this event. \nHelp others practice their English\, French or Spanish\, and maybe pick up some new words in a language you are unfamiliar with as well. \nLight refreshments are provided. \nBus pick up in Shannon at 1:00 p.m.\nBus pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 1:15 p.m\, \nWe will return at 3 p.m. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/northern-perimeter-out-and-about-place-ephemere-racine-coffee-board-games-and-language-exchange/
LOCATION:Place Ephémère Racine\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174937Z
UID:10000852-1659538800-1659538800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Maison Hamel-Bruneau musical outdoor concert series & lunch
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series (“Souvenirs de Paris “ Katee Julien (quatuor) from noon to 1:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION; it will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert. \nBring your appetite! For the concert\, you may bring a foldable camping chair if you have one — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs \nhttp://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-maison-hamel-bruneau-musical-outdoor-concert-series-lunch/
LOCATION:Maison Hamel-Bruneau\, 2608\, chemin Saint-Louis\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1W 1N2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174937Z
UID:10000853-1659362400-1659369600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Community and Coffee\, Northern Perimeter
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec invites you to stop in for a coffee and chat Monday\, August 1st between 10 a.m. and noon. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/community-and-coffee-northern-perimeter/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddak":MAILTO:dominique.paddak@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220729T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174937Z
UID:10000854-1659105900-1659114000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Plage Jacques-Cartier and lunch picnic
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier\, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic! \nFor more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-plage-jacques-cartier-and-lunch-picnic/
LOCATION:Plage Jacques-Cartier\, 3636 Chem. du Pavillon\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1Y 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T174500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174941Z
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SUMMARY:Nothern Perimeter Out and About: Concert\, craft fair and picnic
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on our bus as we go out and about! \nThis week\, explore the artisan market next to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity\, and then enjoy an organ concert by Samuel Croteau. The pieces played will be by the composer\, Haydn. \nBring a picnic lunch! \nFree bus transportation from \n73 chemin de Gosford: 10:10 a.m. \n2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30 a.m \nto RSVP BEFORE July 22nd\, call Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca \nto RSVP between July 22nd and July 27th contact Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227\, or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/nothern-perimeter-out-and-about-concert-craft-fair-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T164500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174941Z
UID:10000856-1658933100-1658940300@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Plage Jacques-Cartier and lunch picnic
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier\, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic! \nFor more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-plage-jacques-cartier-and-lunch-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Plage Jacques-Cartier\, 3636 Chem. du Pavillon\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1Y 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220722T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220722T174500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174941Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Ferry to Lévis and lunch at Quai Paquet
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.\nEnjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore\, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Corsair Pub) or feel free to pack a picnic!\nFor more information or reservations\, please contact Dominique Paddack.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-ferry-to-levis-and-lunch-at-quai-paquet/
LOCATION:Ferry to Lévis and Quai Paquet\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T174500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174941Z
UID:10000858-1658328300-1658339100@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Ferry to Lévis and lunch at Quai Paquet
DESCRIPTION:VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.\nEnjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore\, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Pub Corsair)\, or feel free to pack a picnic!\nFor more information or reservations\, please contact Dominique Paddack.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-ferry-to-levis-and-lunch-at-quai-paquet-2/
LOCATION:Ferry to Lévis and Quai Paquet\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174941Z
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SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter): FloresSens garden tour and picnic
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about! \nThis week\, join us on a garden tour at FloresSens\, located in Saint-Raymond. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy it on site.  \nEntry fee is 10$. \nFree bus pick up is available from\n2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30\n73 Chemin de Gosford: 10:10 \nA minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed participants are required in order for the outing to occur. \nPlease RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-floressens-garden-tour-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220716T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174950Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Hike for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park\, so if you recently* moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends\, you only need to sign up! \nIf you are coming by car to the departing point (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 10:45 AM\, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. The tour is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM. The interpretive tour will take two hours to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre\, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area\, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river.  We will head back to Québec City at 3:15 PM. \nA naturalist guide will take us on a two-hour hike through the Les Cascades trail. It is categorized as an easy trail\, perfect for beginners\, a leisure walk\, families\, or sightseers\, with a length of only 4 km. \nVEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants\, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks)\, then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. \nWhat to bring: \nComfortable shoes and clothes\, water\, snacks\, a change of clothes in case it rains\, your smile! \n  \n*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)* \n*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/interpretive-hike-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
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UID:10000861-1657893600-1657909800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out and About ( Northern Perimeter): Quartier Petit Champlain and lunch
DESCRIPTION:Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about! \nThis week\, play tourist in your own city as we go for lunch at the Cochon Dingue and then stroll about the Quartier Petit Champlain. Enjoy boutiques\, outdoor art installations\, and the beautiful architecture Quebec City has to offer. \nBus pick up (free) at 73 chemin de Gosford at 9:50\nand at 2215 boulevard Valcartier at: 10:10 \nA minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed registrations are required for the activity to occur.  \nPlease RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-northern-perimeter-quartier-petit-champlain-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T171500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
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SUMMARY:Concert - Princeton Girlchoir
DESCRIPTION:Chalmers-Wesley United Church welcomes American choir on Thursday\, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. – the Princeton Girlchoir from Princeton\, N.Y. \nDonations at the door will be given to the Canadian Red Cross Appeal for the Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/concert-princeton-girlchoir/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174950Z
UID:10000863-1657544400-1657548900@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Distance
DESCRIPTION:Start your day on the right foot by joining us in our walking club. This month’s walk will be a historical tour of Shannon\, using the newly launched Balado Découverte\, created by the Shannon Historical Society. The circuit is wheelchair accessible. \nOPTIONAL: Bring your smart phone if you have one so you can download the application. \nFor more information\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/walking-distance/
LOCATION:Shannon Municipal Library\, 40 rue Saint-Patrick\, Shannon\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220708T151500
DTSTAMP:20260428T125320
CREATED:20250414T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174950Z
UID:10000864-1657292400-1657293300@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Picnics in Valcartier
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-picnics-in-valcartier/
LOCATION:Community Center\, Building 93\, Valcartier\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chantal Thompson":MAILTO:chantal.thompson@crfmv.com
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