Voice of English-speaking Québec

Library Lectures: Ann Shteir Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada
2025-01-10 00:00 - 01:30 (America/Toronto) | Quebec
Library Lectures:
📅 Date: January 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 20:30
📍 Location: Morrin Centre Library (hybrid option via Zoom)
🎨 Event Category: Cultural Event
Celebrate the fascinating contributions of women to 19th-century Canadian botany in this illustrated talk by Ann Shteir. Explore the lives and work of figures like Lady Dalhousie, Anne Mary Perceval, Catharine Parr Traill, and others who documented Canada’s natural world through plant catalogues, art, and writing. Discover their legacy and the researchers who uncovered their stories, diving into archives, letters, and herbaria.
About the Speaker:
Ann Shteir, Professor Emerita at York University, is a leading scholar in gender and science history. Her acclaimed works include Cultivating Women, Cultivating Science and Flora’s Fieldworkers: Women and Botany in Nineteenth-Century Canada.
This event is part of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th-anniversary series.
📩 Email library@morrin.org to learn more or register.

Library Lecture: “Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada” by Ann Shteir

Thursday, January 9, 7 p.m.

Celebrating Historical Research and Historical Researchers: Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada. An Illustrated Talk

Papers in the Transactions of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec from the 1820s and 1830s are historical documents by individuals in early 19th-century Canada who were searching for knowledge about nature in a “new land” and who also wanted to “excite in the rising generation a taste for scientific knowledge and pursuits.” Two women were among the researchers: Christian Ramsay (Countess Dalhousie), who contributed a “Catalogue of Canadian Plants collected in 1827,” and Harriet Sheppard (“Mrs. Sheppard”), who wrote about shells and Canadian songbirds in Quebec and had a keen interest in plants.

This talk celebrates women who pursued knowledge of nature, especially knowledge about plants, in 19th-century Canada. It features Lady Dalhousie and Anne Mary Perceval in Quebec, Catharine Parr Traill and Alice Hollingworth in Ontario, and Mary Brenton in Newfoundland. Who were they? How did they come to know about plants? What were their contributions? What did their work mean to them? How do we find them? And where do we find material by them and about them?
This talk also celebrates researchers in Flora’s Fieldworkers whose curiosity led them to letters and biography, artwork and craftwork, into archives, herbaria, and institutional records, and also into scrapbooks, logbooks, textbooks, and teaching tools to seek answers to those questions about women and knowledge.

Presenter Biography

Ann Shteir is a Professor Emerita in the School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at York University. She received an Honorary Law degree from York University in 2016 for her work in developing York’s pioneering graduate program in Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies.
Shteir is also the author of Cultivating Women, Cultivating Science: Flora’s Daughters and Botany in England, 1760 to 1860 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996), which was awarded the Joan Kelly Memorial Prize for Women’s History. She turned her attention next to women and botany in Canada. She collaborated with botanist Jacques Cayouette on an article published in Scientia Canadensis (2019) about four women who collected plants in early 19th-century Quebec and Newfoundland. She also organized a workshop at York University that brought together botanists, historians of science, art historians, literary scholars, garden historians, and others who, like her, wanted to know more about women, plants, and botanical work in Canada across the 1800s. The edited book Flora’s Fieldworkers: Women and Botany in Nineteenth-Century Canada (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2022) was a happy result.

This event will be a hybrid.
This event is part of a talk series celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.

Out and About: Lunch and Ikea
2025-01-10 16:00 - 19:30 | Ikea, 3400 Av. Blaise-Pascal, Québec City, Quebec, G1X 0E4, Canada
🛍️✨ Kick Off the New Year with a Fun Outing to IKEA! ✨🛍️
Join us on January 10th or 24th for delicious bites and shopping at IKEA! Enjoy a cozy lunch in the IKEA cafeteria, famous for its tasty treats, and explore the showroom and marketplace for fresh inspiration and finds to kickstart 2024 in style.
📅 Dates: East Group – Friday, January 10 & West Group – Friday, January 24
🕒 Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Bring your shopping list and appetite, and let’s make it a fun day at IKEA! Reserve your spot today!

Out & About: Bad Art Museum
2025-01-17 16:00 - 19:30 | EXMURO, 27 Rue Notre-Dame, Québec City, Quebec, G1K 4E9, Canada
🎨🖌️ Discover the “Bad Art” Exhibit at EXMURO! 🖌️🎨
Join us in January for a fun, unconventional outing to the “Bad Art” exhibit at EXMURO! Step into a world of quirky, offbeat pieces that redefine creativity and inspire a fresh perspective on art. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy art with a playful twist!
📅 East Group: Wednesday, January 17
📅 West Group: Wednesday, January 31
🕒 Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Get ready to laugh, reflect, and enjoy this one-of-a-kind art experience! Reserve your spot now!

Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop
2025-01-18 15:00 - 21:00 | Quebec
Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop

Please note that this activity has limited places and is complete. If you wish to be on the waitlist, please email us at info@morrin.org. Join us for a special two-day workshop on personal storytelling by writer, performer, and teacher Taylor Tower.

Date: January 18, 2025
Time:
10:00 – 16:00

Event Category: Cultural Event

FULLY BOOKED Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that this activity has limited places and is complete. If you wish to be on the waitlist, please email us at info@morrin.org.

In this workshop, we will identify the ingredients of a compelling story and the best ways to tell it.

With a focus on listening and oral presentation, this workshop will help you develop your voice, hone your storytelling skills and develop a more profound sense of what makes a story worth sharing. We will analyze oral stories and do some written exercises to explore storytelling concepts and find a subject for our final stories, which will be performed at the end of the second day.

Over two days, we will explore together:

The five essential elements of a great story – using the five senses to create evocative scenes
Character and Plot: Turning yourself into a character and finding motive and action for your stories
Structure and Endings
Oral Vs. Written Stories: The Outline and Voice
Performance: Rhythm and tempo, repetition, open vs closed postures, habitual muscular tensions and body centres

Immerse yourself in the storytelling practice!
Please note: by booking a ticket for January 18, you are automatically registered for the whole two-day workshop. January 18 attendance is required to attend the January 19 session.

Presenter Biography

Taylor Tower is a writer, performer and teacher based in Montreal. She grew up in Portland, Oregon and studied creative writing at Portland State University before moving to Montreal in 2006. She co-produced and co-hosted Confabulation, a monthly storytelling series, and performed at numerous storytelling events, including Literary Death Match, The Moth GrandSLAM, and The Moth MainStage.

Her writing has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour, which airs on 500 radio stations worldwide, as well as CBC Radio One’s WireTap with Jonathan Goldstein and Public Radio Remix. She has taught storytelling workshops to students of all ages at Confabulation, the Quebec Writers’ Federation, The Loft Literary Center and the Morrin Centre.

Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop
2025-01-18 15:00 - 2025-01-19 21:00 | Quebec
Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop
📅 Dates: January 18 & 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: Morrin Centre
🎨 Event Category: Cultural Event
Join writer, performer, and teacher Taylor Tower for a two-day workshop on the art of personal storytelling. Through a mix of listening, writing, and oral presentation exercises, you will learn to craft compelling narratives. You will also explore the five elements of a great story, build dynamic characters, and master storytelling techniques for structure, performance, and delivery.
This immersive workshop concludes with participants performing their final stories, offering a rewarding opportunity to share your unique voice and connect with others through storytelling.
📌 Note: Registration covers both days, and attendance on January 18 is required to join the January 19 session.

Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop

Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In this workshop, we will identify the ingredients of a compelling story and the best ways to tell it.

Focusing on listening and oral presentation, this workshop will help you develop your voice, hone storytelling skills, and develop a more profound sense of what makes a story worth sharing. We will analyze oral stories and do many written exercises to explore storytelling concepts and find a subject for our final stories, which will be performed at the end of the second day.

Over two days, we will explore together:

The five essential elements of a great story – using the five senses to create evocative scenes
Character and Plot: Turning yourself into a character and finding motive and action for your stories
Structure and Endings
Oral Vs. Written Stories: The Outline and Voice
Performance: Rhythm and tempo, repetition, open vs closed postures, habitual muscular tensions and body centres

Immerse yourself in the storytelling practice!
Please note: By booking a ticket for January 18, you are automatically registered for the full, two-day workshop. Attendance on January 18 is required to attend the January 19 session.

Through the Pages of Time: Guided Tour of Québec’s Parliamentary Library
2025-01-18 15:30 - 18:00 | Quebec
Have you ever visited the oldest parliamentary library in Canada? Join us for an exciting guided tour of the Parliamentary Library of Québec, where history, culture, and beauty come together in one of the most unique spots in Québec City.
Explore an extensive collection of works on Canadian history, politics, law, and public policy—many of which are rare and hard to find elsewhere. The Library is not just a wealth of knowledge, but also a captivating space rich in historical significance.
After the tour, we’ll head to La Café du Parlement, where we can enjoy lunch, chat, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Date: Saturday, January 18
Time: 10:30 AM
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore Québec’s rich parliamentary history and enjoy great company over lunch!
TO REGISTER
For more information or questions, contact:
Viktoria Poulin Gareau
Email: newcomers@veq.ca
Phone: 418-683-2366 ext 225

Pixels & Pages Book Club
2025-01-22 00:00 - 01:30 | Quebec
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Join Pixels & Pages!

Date: January 21, 2025
Time:
19:00 – 20:30

Event Category: Cultural Event

Selection for January: Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan
Brotherless Night is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.
Please note that this event will be a hybrid. The book club will meet in the Library, but participants can also participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Morrin in Verse: Poetry Soirée
2025-01-23 00:30 - 02:00 | Quebec
Join us on Monday, March 3 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!

Calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts!
The Morrin Centre hosts a series of poetry soirées every first Monday of the month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library.
Come to read your poetry or come to listen!
These soirées are drop-in events. If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org.

Sliding & Tubing Outing at Le Centre de Glisse Myrand
2025-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Le Centre de Glisse Myrand, Quebec, Canada
Join us for an exciting outing to Le Centre de Glisse Myrand on January 24, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM! This popular sliding and tubing center features five slopes, including three beginner-level and two advanced-level runs. With artificial snow and evening lighting, it’s the perfect place for both children and adults to enjoy thrilling rides on inflatable tubes.
The slopes offer a fun range of speeds: the beginner slopes can reach speeds of up to 15 km/h, while the advanced slopes can reach up to 50 km/h.
Facilities at the center include an ice skating rink, a ski lift (for the advanced slopes), a skater’s lounge, and public restrooms.
Important Information:
Children 11 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. To access the advanced slopes, participants must be at least 1.10 meters tall. Each inflatable tube is for one person only on the advanced slopes. Children aged 5 or younger must be accompanied by someone at least 15 years old when sliding, whether they are in the same tube or not. Children over 5 may be required to have a companion aged 15 or older, depending on their behavior or any special needs. Only equipment provided by the center is permitted on the slopes.
We look forward to an afternoon of fun and adventure, so don’t miss out on this exciting experience!
Please make sure to REGISTER in advance for the outing!
For more information, please reach out to Viktoria Poulin Gareau at newcomers@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 ext. 225.
We hope to see you there!

Morrin Member Mornings
2025-01-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Quebec
Come join us for a cozy morning in the Library. Learn about our upcoming activities and more about our library services while enjoying light refreshments and meeting other Morrin Centre members.
Long-time and new members are welcome!
R.S.V.P. by Friday, January 24 by writing to info@morrin.org
Did you know that tours for members are free? To join one of our tours in English, please register HERE or in French HERE.
Date: January 25, 2025
Time:
11:30 – 12:30

Event Category: Cultural Event

My Morrin: Scottish Migration to Quebec
2025-01-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Quebec
Join us for a presentation given by Ewen Booth as part of the My Morrin event series!

My Morrin: Scottish Migration to Quebec

Saturday, January 25, at 2:30 p.m.

Most historians have heard of the “Auld “alliance between France and Scotland dating back to the early 13th century. Others are familiar with the Scottish settlement of the New World after the Seven Years’ Years’ and Irish immigration during the potato famine in the mid-19th century. This presentation is groundbreaking in that it identifies new and essential points of Scottish immigration to the New World, primarily to what is present-day Quebec.

Nova Scotia claims the home of the first Scottish immigration to Canada, with the arrival of the ship The Hector in 1773. This presentation dispels this myth, based on nine years of research and genealogy. The music of Quebec, the place names, and the history of many French Canadian families are intertwined with the Scottish immigrants who settled in Quebec, helping to make the province what it is today. This presentation offers a different perspective on our history and explains many things hidden in time that are only now being uncovered; it is only the tip of the iceberg.

Ewen Booth “Le Chardon et la Fleur de Lys”

Ewen Booth is a historical researcher who uses genealogy as a tool to explore areas uncommonly ventured into by others. He and his wife, Kathleen McKen, have lived in Montmagny since relocating in 2017. Ewen is a former police officer and museum volunteer who is passionate about history. He uses his experience to unfold history that was never discovered by others previously. With over 140 active family trees, Ewen’s work continues to grow. Intending to put these stories on paper and develop mini videos for a YouTube audience, Ewen has also created a Scottish history tour of Quebec City and the south shore of the St. Lawrence River based out of Montmagny.

Ewen was the recipient of the 2020 Gordon Atkinson Memorial Prize in Highlander Military History by the Quebec Thistle Council and is the owner of “Le Ch “rdon et la Fleur de Lys,” a history project that turned into a business which captures all that he does: research, genealogy, history tours, public presentations, YouTube videos and written short stories. In addition, Ewen and Kathleen are restoring their 1767 home while researching previous homeowners, many of whom are relatives of Kathleen. Kathleen is a French-Canadian descendant of a Scottish soldier who remained in Quebec after 1763 and is the Quebec Commissioner for the Clan MacKinnon Society. Join us on our journey!

Date: January 25, 2025

Time:
14:30 – 16:00

Event Category: Cultural Event

Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
2025-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Quebec
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.
Come ready to discuss a book of your choice!
This 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!

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Date: January 27, 2025
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Event Category: Cultural Event

Event Tags: book club, mysteries

Arts & Crafts (Shannon) - Valentine's Day Card Making
2025-01-30 21:30 - 23:00 | VEQ Community Space, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 109, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
VEQ’s Arts & Crafts (Shannon) workshops – JANUARY 2025
For the love of Valentine and artistic fun, try your hand (and heart!) at making Valentine’s Day cards.
Cards will be made using imprints, colour paper, pastels and more!
This activity is free, cards and materials are provided for.

VEQ's Game Night, open to all
2025-01-31 23:30 - 2025-02-01 01:30 | Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday, January 31. 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 info@veq.ca for more information:
Click here to register.

Knowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!

Although registration is NOT REQUIRED, it is strongly recommended, as it allows us to better plan for you!

Reading Challenge: February
2025-02-03 21:26 - 22:26 | Quebec
Calling avid readers, seasonal readers, not-really readers, and everyone in between—join the Morrin Centre’s 2025 Reading Challenge!

Start:January 18, 2025
End:December 31, 2025
Event Category :Cultural Event

The Morrin Centre is running a year-long reading challenge!
Each month, we will reveal a new reading theme—read a book for each month’s theme to be entered in a draw to win a bundle of books.
Email the book you read this month to library@morrin.org.
Please note: The same book cannot count for two different categories. Only Morrin Centre members will be eligible for the prize.
February’s Challenge:
Read a book featuring a Black protagonist or written by a Black Canadian author
If you would like assistance in finding books for any category, please ask for help at the library desk. Also, explore our featured collections on OverDrive, or follow us on social media (Facebook or Instagram) for suggestions.
Happy reading!

January’s Challenge:
Read a Book that was published in 2024

Morrin in Verse: Poetry Soirée
2025-02-03 21:34 - 22:34 | Quebec
Join us on Monday, February 3 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!

Date:February 3, 2025

Time: 19:30 – 21:00
Calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts!

The Morrin Centre hosts a series of poetry soirées every first Monday of the month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library.
Come to read your poetry or come to listen! This February 3 soirée will also include filmpoetry!
These soirées are drop-in events. If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org.

This event is made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

Brain Power Board Games - (Shannon)
2025-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Brain Power Shannon – (10:00 am-Noon)
Get ready for a stimulating session of Brain Power at the VEQ Community Space! Strengthen your mind while connecting with others in a fun and relaxed environment. This event features a variety of board games that are both fun and challenging!
We’ll also provide tea, coffee, and healthy snacks to refresh and energize you throughout the morning. Whether you’re a seasoned board games enthusiast or just looking for a new way to engage your mind, this event has something for everyone. The atmosphere will be welcoming and inclusive, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and engaged.
It’s the perfect way to spend your morning, combining mental exercise with social interaction. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow community members and enjoy a delightful morning at the VEQ Community Space.

Sign Up Information:
If you’re interested in this fun-filled event or want more details about upcoming Brain Power sessions in September, contact David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 ext. 228. David is ready to assist with your registration and provide additional details.

Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop
2025-02-06 00:00 - 02:00 | Quebec
Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop

Wednesday evenings: February 5, 19 and March 5, at 7 p.m.
In this three-part workshop series, you will explore the significance of collective memory and living testimonies in preserving oral history. You will be engaged in transcribing personal stories gathered from community members.
Over the course of three evenings, you will explore techniques to:

Do interviews and record oral testimonies,
Transform spoken accounts into literary or documentary texts,
Contextualize your stories within broader history.

Become a collector of real-life stories!
No prior writing experience required, the workshop is open to all.
Please note: booking a ticket for February 5 automatically registers you for the full three-part workshop. Attendance on February 5 is required to attend the sessions on February 19 and March 5.

Presenter biography

Sophie Létourneau was born in Levis in 1980. Since 2012, she is literature professor at Université Laval. Her latest book, Chasse à l’homme, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for French-language fiction in 2020.

Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop
2025-02-06 00:00 - 02:00 | Quebec
Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop

Wednesday evenings: February 5, 19 and March 5, at 7 p.m.

In this three-part workshop series, you will explore the significance of collective memory and living testimonies in preserving oral history. You will be engaged in transcribing personal stories gathered from community members.
Over the course of three evenings, you will explore techniques to:

Do interviews and record oral testimonies,
Transform spoken accounts into literary or documentary texts,
Contextualize your stories within broader history.

Become a collector of real-life stories!
No prior writing experience required, the workshop is open to all.
Please note: by booking a ticket for February 5, you are automatically registered for the full, three-part workshop. February 5 attendance is required to attend the sessions on February 19 and March 5.

Presenter biography

Sophie Létourneau was born in Levis in 1980. Since 2012, she is literature professor at Université Laval. Her latest book, Chasse à l’homme, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for French-language fiction in 2020.

Story Writing Contest
2025-02-06 04:00 - 2025-02-18 04:30 | Quebec
Send us your contribution for the Morrin Centre’s Stories of Our Community project writing contest!

Date: February 17, 2025
Time: 23:00 – 23:30

We hope to receive many different types of writing related to personal stories and popular history. You can write a story of 200 to 2000 words, in English or French, in any genre of your choice: prose, poetry, journalistic writing, letters, etc.
Submission deadline: February 17, 2025

For questions or submissions, please reach out to us at info@morrin.org.
This contest is open to all, the Morrin Centre members and people from different Quebec regions.
The winning story and the runners-up will be published in the Stories of Our Community booklet that will be made available in a digital version on our social media and as a paper copy in the Library.

Postponed: Revenu Québec Information Session
2025-02-06 22:30 - 2025-02-07 00:00 | Multipurpose Room, Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
This information session has been postponed!
Subscribe to our e-bulletin and follow us on Facebook to stay updated

New to the province and unsure about filing provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ is pleased to invite you to an important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Take advantage of this opportunity to have all your tax-related questions answered by an expert from Revenu Québec!
For any questions, feel free to contact Viktoria Poulin Gareau at:
newcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225

Out & About: Brunch & Royaume de la Tarte
2025-02-07 14:00 - 18:30 | Royaume de la Tarte, 553 Bd Charest O, Québec City, Quebec, G1N 2T9, Canada
Join us for a delightful morning out from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Our outing begins with a cozy brunch at Normandin, where you’ll enjoy hearty meals and great company. Afterward, we’ll head to Royaume de la Tarte for a fun and delicious pie hunt! Whether you’re a fan of classic flavours or eager to try something new, there’s a slice for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food, find your perfect pie, and connect with community members.
Details:

Brunch at Normandin: Enjoy a variety of classic brunch options.
Pie Hunt at Royaume de la Tarte: Explore a tempting selection of pies for all tastes.
Time Frame: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

This is the perfect outing for food lovers and those who want to relax with friends. Come for the brunch, stay for the pie!

Storytime: Love is in The Bear
2025-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Quebec
Storytime: Love is in The Bear

Saturday, February 8, 10:30 a.m.

This Saturday, we will be reading Love Is in the Bear — a story where Bird and Bear face the music and find that the strongest connections can weather even the most difficult disappointments with empathy, resilience, and mutual support.

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.

Registration is needed to participate. Please note: if you registered for the full session, you are already registered for this event.

*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Out & About: Tea Tasting with La maison des 100 thés
2025-02-11 15:00 - 16:30 | La maison des 100 thés, 1313 Av. Maguire, Québec City, Quebec, G1T 1Z2, Canada
☕ Tea Tasting at Maison de la 100 Thé! 🍵✨
Join us for a delightful tea-tasting experience at Maison de la 100 Thé, a local anglophone-owned business! Let’s unite to support our community while enjoying a relaxing tea ceremony.
📅 Dates:

February 11 – A few spaces left!
February 18 – FULL

⏰ Departure: 9:00 AM from Jeff (we will pick up everyone along the way)
🫖 Tea Ceremony: 1-hour guided tasting experience
🎟️ Cost: $15 (we’re covering half the cost!)
🎉 Bonus: A raffle at the end of the ceremony!
🥞 Afterward: We’ll head to Mon Petit Chalet for a delicious breakfast.
Sip, savour, and socialize! ☕✨ Limited spots available – register now!

S.T.E.A.M Club: Windmill Challenge
2025-02-11 23:00 - 2025-02-12 00:00 | Quebec
S.T.E.A.M Club: Windmill Challenge

Tuesday, February 11, 6 p.m.

Today, kids will take on an exciting challenge as they put their creativity to the test and build their very own windmills. Let the fun and ingenuity begin!

S.T.E.A.M Club is a program for children ages 8 to 12.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different scientific or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.

Registration is needed to participate. Please note: if you registered for the full session, you are already registered for this activty.

*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Canada Revenue Agency Information Session (On-line)
2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Quebec
Join Our Free Webinar: Navigating the Canadian Tax System for Newcomers!
Are you new to Canada and unsure about your tax obligations? Our upcoming webinar is designed to guide you through the essentials of the Canadian fiscal system, so you can confidently manage your taxes.
In this informative session, we will cover:

Understanding your residency status and how it impacts your taxes
Whether you need to file a tax return and how to do it
What documents you need to file your taxes
The most common tax credits and deductions available for newcomers, including the GSTC, CCB, and DTC
How your marital status affects your tax situation
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) and how it can support low-income workers
Tools like the My CRA Account to help you manage your taxes online
Accessing free support through the Income Tax Assistance Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
How to stay scam smart and protect yourself from tax fraud

Whether you’re filing taxes for the first time or simply want to make sure you’re not missing out on benefits, this webinar is for you.
Register Now to reserve your spot and start mastering your taxes in Canada!
For more information please contact Viktoria Poulin Gareau at newcomers@veq.ca

Movie Matinée (Shannon) - "Irish Kiss" (Valentine's Special!)
2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | VEQ Community Space, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 109, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada

Tween-Tales Book Club
2025-02-13 23:00 - 2025-02-14 00:00 | Quebec
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 18:00 – 19:00

The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13 YO children. The group will have two to three weeks to read each book, which will be provided by the Morrin Centre. The one-hour session will be dedicated to discussing, reflecting, and learning more about the book.
Our goal is to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities in order to encourage them to continue reading.

Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
For additional information or to register, please contact our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

*Please note that sessions take place on Thursdays, except for the last session that is taking place on Tuesday, April 22.

Storytime: Ursula Upside Down
2025-02-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Quebec
Storytime: Ursula Upside Down

Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m.

This Saturday, we will be reading Ursula Upside Down — a story that children will love, as they turn the book upside down and back again, following Ursula’s humorous journey to self-discovery.
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.

Registration is needed to participate. Please note: if you registered for the full session, you are already registered for this event.
*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Teatime
2025-02-16 22:00 - 23:30 | Quebec
Teatime – February 16
For Valentine’s Day, why not offer a pair of tickets for Tea Time at the Morrin Centre?

Date: February 16, 2025
Time: 17:00 – 18:30

Sunday, February 16, 5 p.m.
For Valentine’s Day, why not offer a pair of tickets for Tea Time at the Morrin Centre?
This 90-minutes-long immersive and interactive experience will provide you with an introduction to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste a number of teas as well as sweet and savory snacks.

Tickets must be purchased by end of day the Wednesday before the event. In the event that the minimum number of registrations (8) is not reached by the Wednesday prior to the event, the activity will be canceled and all tickets refunded. The maximum number of registration is 20. Please note that Teatime tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
