We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies! The…
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Yes, you can overcome the Winter Blues (SAD)! The weather can impact anyone’s mood, but seasonal changes can have even greater effects on well-being. You may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter…
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Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility. Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the…
$60
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Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About! This outing will be to the Governor General's Residence at the Citadelle de Quebec. Transporation will be provided with pick-up in…
$12
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VEQ will provide transportation for FREE to Cap Tourmente on Saturday, September 30, 2023. This is a great place for: Admire the foliage changing colours The observation of the snow geese migration (among other birds) Hiking to one of their…
$25
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Quebec City Reading Council is pleased to host their Annual General Meeting. Please come and help us celebrate the last year thanks to your continued support. The AGM will be catered, so please let us know if you are able… |
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3 events,Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec. The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their…
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Looking for new career opportunities? It’s almost time for the Carrefour de l’emploi (Job Fair) at ULaval. Discover 190 employers from various sectors: https://www.sdp.ulaval.ca/etudiants/activite?id=19959 Open to Everyone! Bring your smile & your CV! Bonne chance!
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FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to… |
3 events,Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to…
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Job Networking Event for Immigrants Are you an immigrant in Quebec City looking for a job? Great news, Événements Emploi Éclair has a special event for you! Show up on the day of the event with your CV and you'll…
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3 events,Looking for work? Check out the free Job Fair at Laurier Québec https://www.facebook.com/salonemplois/
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Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we visit the beautiful Cap Tourmente Wildlife Area and experience the… |
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Looking for work? Check out the free Job Fair at Laurier Québec https://www.facebook.com/salonemplois/
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Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us at the Library for “Writing Writing,” the third instalment of our Reading Poetry workshop, where we’ll explore the work of four North American women… |
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1 event,Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 on Zoom Description: This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t… |
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FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner Session 2 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to… |
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Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together. A facilitator will guide the group…
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Launch of the new Parents and Petits Get-together We’re back for another season but under a new name! Join us for the launch of the Parents and Petits Get-together, a new activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children…
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BOOK FAIR – October 2023 A Fall Book Fair will be held in October in the gym at Quebec High School. The funds raised will be invested in creating and supporting work platforms for young adults with and special needs… |
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BOOK FAIR – October 2023 A Fall Book Fair will be held in October in the gym at Quebec High School. The funds raised will be invested in creating and supporting work platforms for young adults with and special needs…
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For those that arrived on or after Oct. 1, 2022! VEQ's staff will participate in this activity organised by the city of Québec. RANSLATED POST// The Journée d'accueil des nouveaux arrivants celebrates the arrival and settlement of new immigrant families…
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BOOK FAIR – October 2023 A Fall Book Fair will be held in October in the gym at Quebec High School. The funds raised will be invested in creating and supporting work platforms for young adults with and special needs… |
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5 events,Breathing is something we do every moment of every day and without much thought. During stressful times, our breath may become shorter and quicker. Through practice, however, we can take control of our breath and use it to relax. Vicky…
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Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! Selection for October: The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes. The Noise of Time is available on OverDrive in e-book formats as part of the…
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Date: Tuesday, October 17 Time: 9 AM – 3 PM Location: Café Smith, 201 3rd avenue Quebec City, QC G1L 2V7 We have a meeting room reserved Workshops: Jump Start your business 10-11 AM ELLEvating women Entrepreneurs…
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**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
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S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) - Fall 2023 S.T.E.A.M. Club: weekly fun and experiments for children ages 8 to 12! The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment,… |
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Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you! Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby… |
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The Salon Carrière Formation de Québec has everything to help students, career changers and job seekers explore their career or educational pathways. More than 200 exhibitors will be there! Download the guide for more information! Get CV help on-site with…
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Join other members of the "Northern Perimeter" community as we take a trip to the south shore for some apple-picking! We will visit the Verger le Nicolois (https://www.vergerlenicolois.ca/) and profit from the gorgous views and foliage that will be on…
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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…
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3 events,The Salon Carrière Formation de Québec has everything to help students, career changers and job seekers explore their career or educational pathways. More than 200 exhibitors will be there! Download the guide for more information! Get CV help on-site with…
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Join us for a hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Saturday, October 21 at 9am. Dads, father figures, step dads or grandfathers are all invited to this great excursion outdoors with their little ones, with Jarryd,…
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The Salon Carrière Formation de Québec has everything to help students, career changers and job seekers explore their career or educational pathways. More than 200 exhibitors will be there! Download the guide for more information! Get CV help on-site with…
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2 events,Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. Open to all ages and…
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VEQ will be hosting two workshops with the help of Derek Montgomery, that will discuss financial issues that people face as they age. Tuesday, October 24th – 6:30pm to 8:00 pm: Pre-Retirement Financial Planning. This workshop will highlight financial considerations…
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3 events,It has been confirmed!!! We will host once again one of our most popular events for newcomers: HISTORY OF QUÉBEC workshop, at one of the most beautiful venues we could ever dream of, The Morrin Centre. We encourage you…
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Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we "stroll around the Joan of Arc Garden and explore the history of the…
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Considering jobs or internships with the Canadian government? Don't miss our upcoming Info Session! Learn all you need to know about applying for jobs with the Government of Canada. To make it more accessible for everyone, this session will be…
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Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Join us at this get-together featuring a guest speaker from the Centre Mosaïque de Québec, a speech language pathologist who will talk about bilingualism, myths about learning multiple languages, and ways…
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Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Galeries de la Capitale! We… |
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On Saturday, Oct. 28, VEQ is organising a guide tour to the National Assembly. The National Assembly of Quebec is Québec's legislative body. All legislative measures in the province are approved or rejected here, which is why it is important to learn…
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Storytime (3 to 7 YO) - Fall 2023 Storytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7! Storytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed… |
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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. For… |
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Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Mask Day 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm LOCATION: Quebec City Reading Council 3005 William Stuart, room 201, Quebec (QC) G1W 1V4 This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Mamie Stewart… |
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Suzette McKinnon Join LLL and Suzette McKinnon to learn more about the art of decluttering. Suzette has had over 30 years experience in residential and…
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Get to know Voice of English-Speeking Québec during this workshop: Voice of English-speaking Québec has been helping English-speaking newcomers embrace life in the Quebec City region for over 40 years. VEQ strives to offer an assortment of helpful services free-of-charge…
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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. The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play… |
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VEQ's Community Forum 2023 We are extremely happy to invite you to the VEQ community forum that is being held at the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, on Saturday, November 4th. We want this forum to be an opportunity for the…
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Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen while making a brunch for everyone to enjoy together afterwards. Join us on Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre for…
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Members’ Day 2023 On Saturday, November 4, 2023, join the Morrin Centre staff for an exclusive day filled with activities and delights, put together to highlight the contributions of the Morrin Centre members to the Centre. On the menu, between… |
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