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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1 event,Are you feeling sore or tense? If you’re looking for a way to improve your overall well-being, this Self-care Workshop on Self-Massage could be the answer. Chrystine Roy, professional massage therapist and owner of Zeste Détente, will lead this two-hour workshop…
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4 events,Reserve your tickets today for our thirteenth annual fundraising dinner, taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Join us for a memorable Literary Feast that will nourish your mind, body, and soul. | Evening's programme | This year, we are honoured… Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have questions about the provincial health care system? In 2018 Jeffery Hale Community Services, the Community Wellness Centre, and the Voice of English-speaking Québec put together a comprehensive guide…
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This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Ateliers & Saveurs Cost: $10* Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we…
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5 events,Game night is back! Spread the word! A fun and relaxed evening, in company of new friends and fun people. Light refreshments and free parking provided! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlURDhNUVlKSUFKSUE3N0ZQSkc3NVBRTVY2UC4u Do you have your own board game that you would like…
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Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Get moving with other parents. Babies and kids are welcome too! Wear comfortable clothing for this activity with our guest speaker Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien, certified Pilates instructor from Lovjoy Pilates. She will guide…
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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 to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monestary and have…
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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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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques A dynamic multimedia presentation for all interested in making their special celebrations more earth friendly. Includes World faith celebrations from September to March,… |
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The Wellness Centre is offering a FREE baby massage workshop for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months (before babies are crawling or walking). Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with…
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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 to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monastary and have…
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4 events,Ace your next job interview! Join VEQ in partnership with the FORT program for this interactive, hands-on workshop. Led by experienced career counsellor Carole Hautcoeur. Together, we’ll explore: Ways to structure your answers Questions employers shouldn’t ask How to answer…
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SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP) TOPIC: Thinking about your home and community…Resources for fall prevention PRESENTER: Dr. Jose Morais, Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine McGill, MUHC & JGH Register on the WE website here:…
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If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers. Join us for a special Caregiver's Circle in the Norther Perimeter! …
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If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers. Join us! Bring your own crafts and enjoy some pastries.If you…
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Join CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you! We encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you…
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Jeanni Potter Car Glamping Reconnect with yourself, family, friends, nature and beautiful destinations. Jeanni will share tips and photos - and demonstrate compact camping equipment… |
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Join us to learn practical advice and tips for expectant parents from a certified Allaitement Québec breastfeeding support volunteer. Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing Discover tips to help baby latch on easily Find the position that’s…
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Library Lectures: Book Launch of The Calf With Two Heads by Louisa Blair Join us for the launch of Louisa Blair’s book The Calf With Two Heads on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.! “Wow! I’m impressed. Stop scrolling on your phones…
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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… |
1 event,Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season! We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This… |
2 events,Library Workshop Reading Poetry Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us at the Library for the fourth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. The aim of this workshop is to give you the… |
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Boni Jean Stafford What is numerology and how does it work? Specifically, the study of numbers and their energetic influence in your life. According to… |
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nterested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! Selection for November: Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott. Close to Hugh is available on OverDrive in an e-book format as part of the… |
3 events,***Please note that this event has been postponed. Stay tuned to VEQ's events calendar or Facebook page for updates! If you’re a job seeker or simply curious about your career options, you don’t want to miss the Central Quebec…
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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…
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Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Is your child aged five or under and are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak… |
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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 hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death…
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Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Breastfeeding support featured this time Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will…
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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 Place Laurier! Spice up your… |
2 events,Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season! We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This…
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Due to the teachers’ strike forcing the closure of Holland School, there will be three shows only for Wait Until Dark, Quebec Art Company’s thrilling fall dramatic production. Opening night will now be Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:30, with shows on…
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Sunday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to noon – Shannon Community Breakfast hosted by the CWL of Shannon at the Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for…
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Due to the teachers’ strike forcing the closure of Holland School, there will be three shows only for Wait Until Dark, Quebec Art Company’s thrilling fall dramatic production. Opening night will now be Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:30, with shows on…
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The "Arts & Crafts in Shannon” (Adults) scheduled for WEDN 11/22 was postponed until WEDN 11/29 Location: VEQ Community Space - Shannon - 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier #109 (Shannon) Date: WEDN November 29th (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)…
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2 events,For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant. Registration strongly adviced, as there is a maximum capacity! Link to the…
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Enjoy a multidisciplinary meeting between poetry and audio art that allow the creation of collages where poetic and audio influences intermingle. The duos Chœur(s) are lengthy correspondences between poets and audio artists from different locations in Canada, from the East Coast to… |
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Holiday Get together Join us on Friday, December 1, at 9:30 a.m. for a holiday get-together for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children. Feel free to wear a holiday sweater to help us celebrate the occasion. The space… |
2 events,Let's kick off the holiday season while celebrating a meal together! We are once again able to host a potluck. VEQ will provide the disposable plates, cups, and cutlery. Free parking is available on site. (Request the voucher upon…
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Mark your calendars for our Holiday run-around & fun event for the whole family on Saturday, December 2 from 10 to 11:30 am at Quebec High School. Join us for a festive holiday celebration full of fun activities. Activities on site: Run… |
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