Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […]
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Michel Boudreau has been associated with the Morrin Centre since the late 1980s, when the original campaign to restore the building was launched by the Ville de Québec. The Morrin Centre project has stood out for its exemplary approach to restoration ever since its inception. Taking place over 40 years and completed at the end […] |
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Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […]
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VEQ invites the 50+ English-speaking community to hop on the bus as we go "Out & About" to visit and discover the grand old Chateau Frontenac! Experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this iconic hotel located on one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec City. You will […] |
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Here we go again! The Morrin Centre, The South Shore English Network and VEQ are proud to invite you once again to a Virtual Game Night, hosted by Jeanne Lebossé-Gautron from the Morrin Centre! Join us on Zoom, and get ready to test your skills and knowledge. When: Friday, March 4th, from 8 p.m. to […]
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Questions about e-books and audiobooks? Do you want to try reading an e-book or listening to an audiobook, but aren’t sure how it works? Join us virtually at the Library for an overview of OverDrive, the Morrin Centre's digital resources platform. In this hour-long session, Morrin Centre staff will give a short overview of the […] |
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Out and About is up and running again! Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. Our first outing will be a private tour of the Château Frontenac on Monday, March 7th. The tour is about an hour long. […]
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VEQ invites the 50+ English-speaking community to hop on the bus as we go "Out & About" to visit and discover the grand old Château Frontenac! Experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this iconic hotel located on one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec City. You will […] |
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1 event,Increase your LinkedIn connections! VEQ is pleased to host YES Employment + Entrepreneurship again for the second part of our FREE online workshop series about LinkedIn. In this interactive session, you will: Exchange feedback with fellow returning (or new!) participants on their LinkedIn profiles Draft requests for informational interviews Chat about your industries Also featuring […]
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What is the difference between preservation and conservation? If mold or signs of an insect infestation are found in a book, what can be done to prevent it from spreading through a collection? What material is typically found when examining an old book? Learn more during this conference broadcasted from our library with Marie Trottier, […]
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Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […] |
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When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the "hôtel de ville" was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc. […]
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An activity for those who would like to learn a new winter sport or those who would like to show off their skills. Voice of English-speaking Québec is renting two areas for four teams of four people each to play curling. All you need is a pair of clean*, comfy shoes, and your enthusiasm. […]
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Did you know that you can highlight your favourite passages while reading an e-book, change the speed at which you listen to an audiobook, or even alter the font size to suit your preferences on Libby, the OverDrive ebook reader app? If you are already familiar with OverDrive and Libby, but still have a few […] |
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! VEQ invites you to view the commemorative Shannon Irish Show celebrating the 70th anniversary of Shannon -- on the town’s 75th anniversary! Join us online on March 12th at 7:30 p.m. for a Shannon Irish Show viewing in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day! The show will be available on Voice of […] |
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2 events,Come enjoy a string quartet concert and learn more about the ins and outs of acoustics in this presentation with professional musicians Ryan Molzan, Isaac Chalk, Brett Molzan, and Alexandre Sauvaire. This virtual conference will be broadcasted from our College Hall ballroom with musician Ryan Molzan and host Peter Black. More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-acoustics/
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Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […] |
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2 events,Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club! Next Meeting: Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Book Selection for March: Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.
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Voice of English-speaking Québec invites adults aged 50+ to hop on the bus and enjoy a parade, live music and home-cooked meal to celebrate Saint-Patrick's Day. Parade organised by Valcartier Elementary School students begins at 10:30 Live music indoors at the Valcartier community centre at 11:15 a.m. Lunch served at 12:00. Bus Departures from: Shannon […] |
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Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome! March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m […]
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The moment of truth has come. You sent your CV and cover letters and now you are being called for an interview... In other circumstances, you would be relatively nervous, but you are now living in Québec City and chances are the interview will be in French, or at least part of it. No need […]
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1 event,Where does modern surgery as we know it come from? The answer lies in history. The history of modern surgery revolves around three themes: first, the changes in the understanding of the body and its diseases; second, the development of surgical techniques, such as hemostatic forceps, anesthesia, or antisepsis; and third, the changing professional status […] |
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Voice of English-speaking Québec invites english-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the Sucrerie Blouin on Ile d'Orléans. We will have a traditional sugar shack meal, enjoy some traditional music, and have some tire d'érable! Please note that a vaccine passport may be required for this event. Bus pick up […]
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Voice of English-speaking Québec invites English-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the Sucrerie Blouin on l'Ile d'Orléans. Come enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, music, and have some maple taffy! Please note that a vaccine passport may be required for this event. Places are limited, please RSVP no later […] |
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Don't ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch! VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d'Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:40 AM and meals will be served at 11:30 AM. Upon arrival, you […]
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1 event,In May 2019, the Morrin Centre launched a new permanent exhibit on capital punishment in Quebec from the Conquest to 1960. Less than a year later, the pandemic restricted public access to the exhibit and the accompanying multimedia tour, a restriction which has essentially remained in place ever since. This presentation will provide a summary […] |
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The municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Réseau Poivre et Sel, the Centre d'appui réseau aînés and VEQ are organising a sugar shack at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center. Put on a checkered shirt, bring 5$, and enjoy a sugar shack meal, live music, some taffy, and games! The event begins at 11 a.m., and ends at 2:30 […]
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Voice of English-speaking Québec invites English-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the sugar shack "Érablière Le Chemin du Roy" in Saint-Augustin. Come enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, live music, and have some maple taffy! Places are limited, please RSVP no later than March 21st. For more information or […] |
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