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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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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Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects! Want to learn? We will be happy to show you! No registration necessary. Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca |
2 events,If you’re a job seeker or simply curious about your career options, you don’t want to miss the Central Québec School Board Careers Information Session. The CQSB is one of the largest employers of English speakers in Quebec. Learn about…
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This week, we will be practicing recycled engineering by making a balloon car. 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… |
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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 January: Less by Andrew Sean Greer Less is available on OverDrive in an e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital…
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SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP) Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose. Topic: Thinking about staying connected…Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community. Presenter: Bette…
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Please find below information for the next "Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session (of 2024!) Location: VEQ Community Space Place Shannon - 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier #109 (Shannon) Date: Wednesday January 17th (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) Media: “Painting” All material…
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3 events,New to Québec? Be sure to join us for this workshop about the rules and standards governing working conditions. Learn the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Brought to you by VEQ in partnership with Option-travail as part of…
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For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following: Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to…
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc ***More details to come*** TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.… |
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This cooking workshop will be given in English, and will teach how to make chicken fricassée and grandma’s cream salad. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes…
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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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Join us in a group cooking setting. Make your lunch and bring home some of your hard work. Each participant provides an ingredient of the recipe. Registration is required, please RSVP to Catherine NO LATER than January 15th |
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Storytime: Winter: A Solstice Story This Saturday, we will be reading Winter: A Solstice Story – a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest. Storytime is a… |
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Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men. If you have a basketball, please bring it! For more information about…
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3 events,This week, we will be making wire man toys from recycled materials. 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,…
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This event is a community partnership event with the Community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale and Lifelong Learning. It is open to all adults in the Quebec City area. Facilitator: Joe Schwarcz PhD Eating has become a confusing experience. Virtually…
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This event is a community partnership event with Lifelong Learning. Eating has become a confusing experience. Virtually every day bring news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down. One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer, then flaxseed… |
4 events,We will have a representative from CRA walk us through federal tax declarations, especifically for newcomers. Overview of topics: • Introduction to the Canadian fiscal system • Residency status for newcomers • Do you have to file a tax return?…
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Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. Open to all ages and levels; instructor…
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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…
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Is your child screen smart (and what about you)? Join this online workshop for parents who are questioning their children’s screen time. This presentation will look at the pros and cons of having the internet in our pockets and get…
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc ***More details to come*** TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.… |
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Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Let’s have a family party! Celebrate Family Literacy Day with our special guest from QCRC. Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines…
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The purpose of this session is to introduce you to the Caring Chapters club, our brand new book club for caregivers. Learn more about the modalities and objectives of this new activity starting in February 2024. Join our Caregivers’ Book Club for… |
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Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly indoor game of soccer for you and your kids. Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun. When: Saturday, January 27 at 9:30am Location: Quebec High School…
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HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT LOCALS LOVE BEING OUTDOORS EVEN IN THE WINTER?! YOU’VE BEEN WANTING TO TRY SNOWSHOEING BUT DON’T OWN A PAIR? VEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will once again offer you the opportunity to try a…
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Storytime: Where Three Oceans Meet This Saturday, we will be reading Where Three Oceans Meet – a story about a child, mother, and grandmother that travel all the way to the end of the earth in this picture book that celebrates… |
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Postcards from Quebec – Cultural Fairs – South and Central America The fifth event of the Postcards from Quebec series will take place at the Morrin Centre on January 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.. Join us to enjoy… |
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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. Come… |
1 event,S.T.E.A.M: IoT (Coding and Circuit Board) Session 2 This week, we will continue learning how to code while creating a circuit board. This will be the second and final lesson with a special guest. The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and… |
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Shirley and Charles-André Nadeau ***More details to come*** TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates… |
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Culinary Mosaic – Chop Suey Through the Ages This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make chop suey. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful…
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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 Jeffery Hale Community Services team. Learn about many of the CLSC-type health and social services offered in English through Jeffery Hale Community Services and…
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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! Restock in the…
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Friday, February 2nd 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Post-Retirement Financial Planning. A certified financial planner will discuss financial issues that people face as they age. This specific workshop will highlight financial considerations in post-retirement and the financial challenges one may face in…
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Meeting people in a new city where the official language is probably not one you are fluent in can be challenging. VEQ has organised a FREE self-guided visit to the Civilisation Museum, where you will surely not lack conversation topics!…
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Storytime: Nine Color Deer This Saturday, we will be reading Nine Color Dear – story originated more than a thousand years ago, found in the famous Magao Caves, in China. This is a gorgeous story about generosity and gratitude, adapted from… |
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