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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. The…
Upcoming Events and Activities
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1 event,S.T.E.A.M: Ferris Wheel This week, we will be building a ferris wheel out of bottle taps. 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… |
3 events,Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us…
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques A dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for 55+ and their families, inclusive of early stage Alzheimer’s. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for… |
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Why does my child misbehave? Come and join this online, interactive workshop for parents who want to better understand their children’s challenging behaviours. We will look at what is behind oppositional behaviour, violence, lack of attention and self-control.… |
3 events,Don't miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on February 22nd, March 1st, 6th and 22nd. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6 to 8pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening…
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Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary…
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Join us as we learn to cook some traditional Irish recipies, just in time for Saint-Patrick`s Day! Taste what you cooked and bring home a portion. Register with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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Storytime: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos This Saturday, we will be reading Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos – a celebration of one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Storytime is a…
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Come discover the “first Canadian novel”! Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague (1769) has been described as “the first Canadian novel.” Written in epistolary form, the fascinating story depicts life in eighteenth-century Quebec… |
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2 events,S.T.E.A.M: Bean Art This week, we will be making art with beans! 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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Join Montreal artist Billy Mavreas in a mixed-media exploration inspired by prompts from English-language writing from Quebec, combining words and images to create unique visual poetry that is both read and appreciated as visual art. You can attend either or… |
3 events,Don't miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on February 22nd, March 1st, 6th and 22nd. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6 to 8pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening…
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OverDrive Workshop: Getting Started with Libby 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… |
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Storytime: Ohana Means Family This Saturday, we will be reading Ohana Means Family – join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The… |
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1 event,Join us on March 11 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre! We will be celebrating the launch of Loch Baillie’s debut chapbook Citronella. Loch will be joined by Vanessa Bell and Sierra Duffey as well as other local… |
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S.T.E.A.M: Cup Challenge This week, we will be doing a cup challenge! Kids will be asked to stack up the cups without touching them. The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to… |
7 events,When we do our best to live a healthy lifestyle, it can become a source of stress to make meals that are both budget-friendly and good for us. Join this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar, a registered dietitian, to discover a stress-free… Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our…
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Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT program (Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre) and Voice of English-Speaking Québec are glad to present this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers! Register & receive a GUARANTEED phone interview (5 to 7 minutes) on the day…
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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 supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my…
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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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Our bodies tend to change with age, and so does our lifestyle! Your schedule, your pace, your environment: all of these factors influence your food and water intake. Through the meals and snacks we eat each day, how can we…
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Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and bake delicious green cookies! In partnership with the ValcartierMilitary Family Resource Centre, the activity is open to kindergarteners, elementary students, families - and anyone with a sweet tooth! FREE ACTIVITY -…
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5 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. To attend in person: 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Jeffery Hale Pavilion. To join the…
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Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology is a 5-week course to promote mental health and empower you to live a life filled with meaning. Given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec, this course centres…
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner Beside being hailed as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated, too,… |
5 events,Don't miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on March 15th. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Daycentre -Rm 1135) from 7 to 9 pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with…
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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. Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed…
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6 events,You are cordially invited to the 55th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 7:30pm. VEQ…
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Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen with us while making a healthy meal together. Join us on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale…
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Storytime: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring This Saturday, we will be reading Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring – in a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages…
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VEQ is providing free transportation from Québec City to the afternoon show of the Shannon Irish Show! The bus will leave at 11:45 a.m. from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy) and return after the show. The show starts…
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Join us for this culinary afternoon and enjoy both a talk and a cooking workshop! Both activities will be given in French. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of events at the Morrin Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to… |
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3 events,Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! Selection for March: Haven by Emma Donoghue Haven will be available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection. Please… Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Spring. 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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S.T.E.A.M: Texture and Abstract lines Art This week, we will be making abstract art with texture. 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… |
7 events,Back by popular demand! You don't want to miss this! 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…
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Meet the Author: Margarita Saona Come meet Margarita Saona at the Morrin Centre on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Margarita Saona, Peruvian author, will read from her short-story collection The Ghost of You, recently published in Canada by Laberinto Press, which… Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also have its fair share of anxiety and stress. Parental anxiety can stem from various concerns such as your child’s well-being, development and future. Left unaddressed, parental anxiety can have…
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FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster. Includes: - why think about this - types of…
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The next "Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm) This workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are…
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6 events,Building Our Community – Education Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of…
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This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Barry Lane During the summer of 1942, German U-Boats entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sank over two dozen Allied ships. The devastation was…
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An excuse to get social! Do you think winter is way too long? VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on March 21. Come one, come all! Meet and get…
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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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Join us as we go Out and About! This month, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch. Cost is 22.50 + tax payable on site. Bring your own lunch or grab a bite at a…
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Morrin In Verse: Reading Poetry Workshop Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for the sixth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops! We’ll answer two simple questions: What are poems made of and… |
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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. The…
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It's a podcast listening party and you're invited! We’re celebrating podcasts made by CDAH and VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle. This group learned all the basics of podcasts and turned it into an episode or trailer in just 5 weeks! Meet…
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1 event,Beyond appearances: Understanding eating disorders is a workshop given in English by Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB) informing about eating disorders and how to support and communicate with someone living with an eating problem. Through this 1.5 hour workshop given on Zoom,… |
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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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Join the VEQ as we host an on-line information session (see link below) with the Canadian Revenue Agency for more information please contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com or Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca. Event: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Information session… |
1 event,Don't miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on March 28th. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Daycentre -Rm 1135) from 7 to 9pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with light…
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