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SUMMARY:*** CANCELLED***In Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)! \nDrop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon\, bring your projects or bring your questions\, our volunteer\, Jennifer will be happy to guide you. \nBring your own materials\, if you are a beginner\, look for worsted weight wool\, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided. \nFor any questions\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca \nThis activity is open to all adults!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cancelledin-stitches/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 202\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221122T150000
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SUMMARY:CRA Outreach Program – Persons with Disabilities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars\, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19. \nOn November 22\, here is what you will get information about:\nPersons with Disabilities\n▪ Disability tax credit (DTC)\n▪ Child disability benefit (CDB)\n▪ Canadian caregiver amount (CCA)\n▪ Disability support deduction\n▪ Home accessibility expenses\n▪ Canada workers benefit (CWB)\n▪ Registered Disability saving plan ( RDSP) \nClick here for the webinar on Persons with Disabilities! \nThe following webinars are also offered in English:\nOct 12 – Benefits and Credits\nOct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams\nOct 20 – My Account\nOct 21 – It pays to do your taxes\nNov 2 – Families\nNov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment\nNov 15 – Newcomers\nNov 18 – Adults 65 years and older\nNov 22 – Persons with disabilities
URL:https://veq.ca/event/cra-outreach-program-persons-with-disabilities-webinar/
LOCATION:MS Teams\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221122T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T003000
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SUMMARY:Picture This – Photo-Editing – Fun Techniques
DESCRIPTION:The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts. \nWith the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines\, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop\, held on a Tuesday evening\, will present a different aspect of photography\, from framing to photo-editing. \nTwo discussions will also be held throughout the project\, where the Morrin Centre invites participants to share some old and new photos and the story behind each of them. \nThe project will wrap up with a temporary photo exhibit gathering both old and new pictures from the project participants and the Morrin Centre archives. \nFull details here.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/picture-this-photo-editing-fun-techniques/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T180000
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Let's Talk About the English Language
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk about the English Language!\nHave you ever wondered why Queen Elizabeth spoke fluent French? What is the story behind the English language? What language features characterize modern English today?  Otherwise said\, what makes English\, English (and not French\, Italian\, etc.) ? What might  the future of the language be? There is so much to enjoy and explore. Come join this interactive discussion where we explore some of the many delights of the English language! \nMarie White is a newly retired English cegep teacher\, journalist and writer. With her background in Linguistics\, her lifelong passion has been language\, especially English and juxtaposing the English and French languages.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-lets-talk-about-the-english-language/
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T170000
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Quebec Conferences of 1943 and 1944
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nThe Quebec Conferences were two in a series of high-level strategic meetings held by Allied leaders during World War II\, the first from 10-24 August 1943 and the second from 11 to 16 September 1944. The future course of the war was planned at these meetings where Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Quebec City to discuss war strategies. Charles André Nadeau\, a former QCT writer and historian\,has written a book about the Quebec Conferences of 1943 and 1944. The book is currently being edited and it is hoped it will be ready for publication by 2023to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the first of the two conferences. Join Charles-André as he walks us through these historical meetings that took placehere in Quebec City. \nTO REGISTER: email info@lifelonglearningquebec.org Programme Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. \nSign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-quebec-conferences-of-1943-and-1944/
LOCATION:Québec City Reading Council\, 3005 Rue William-Stuart\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1W 1V4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221125T010000
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SUMMARY:Health 101 & Winter in Québec
DESCRIPTION: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 with the intention of helping newcomers navigate the medical system here in Québec City with a little more ease and efficiency. Since then\, we provide a space for newcomers to meet other newcomers while having their doubts cleared out by either a nurse or a social worker from the JEFF (as we colloquially refer to the Jeffery Hale Community Services). \nStart jotting down your questions! \nClick here to consult the guide.  \n***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** \nA participation prize will be awarded to one of the participants. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/health-101-winter-in-quebec/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Quebec Art Company - "The Game's Afoot"
DESCRIPTION:Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The Game’s Afoot \nReserve your tickets without delay for the latest top-notch theatrical offering from the Quebec Art Company\, Quebec City’s premier community theatre troupe. \nKen Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Holmes for the Holidays is described as “breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts.” \nThe plot: Broadway star William Gillette has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death\, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself\, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes\, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. \nCue the laughs and gasps! The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. \nFeaturing a talented cast and directed by Cheryl Rimmer\, The Game’s Afoot takes to the stage of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence for four performances\, opening Thursday\, Nov. 24 and finishing with a Sunday matinee. \nTickets are $20 and can be reserved on the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com). \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebec-art-company-the-games-afoot-2/
LOCATION:CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence\, 790 Avenue Nérée-Tremblay\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 4K2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T180000
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SUMMARY:Out and About: Catholic Women's League Community Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips\, nature visits\, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans\, visits to museums\, ice cream\, and more! \n This week join us in Shannon where The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is hosting their fall community breakfast from 9am – 12pm at Shannon Hall\, 75 Gosford Road. \nVEQ will offer a bus shuttle leaving from the Jeffery Hale pavilion at 9:15 am and McGreevy Manor at 9:30 am\, to arrive at  Shannon Hall at 10:00 am. \nFEES:  10$ (adults) – 5$  (6-12 years old) – FREE (5 years and under) \nPlaces are limited – For more information or to RSVP\, please contact Maria Hoyt before Wednesday November 23rd. \nTo offer register or offer suggestions\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-catholic-womens-league-community-breakfast/
LOCATION:Shannon Hall\, 75 Chemin Gosford\, Shannon\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T200000
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SUMMARY:Quebec Art Company - "The Game's Afoot"
DESCRIPTION:Tickets now on sale for QAC’s The Game’s Afoot \nReserve your tickets without delay for the latest top-notch theatrical offering from the Quebec Art Company\, Quebec City’s premier community theatre troupe. \nKen Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Holmes for the Holidays is described as “breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts.” \nThe plot: Broadway star William Gillette has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death\, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself\, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes\, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. \nCue the laughs and gasps! The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. \nFeaturing a talented cast and directed by Cheryl Rimmer\, The Game’s Afoot takes to the stage of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence for four performances\, opening Thursday\, Nov. 24 and finishing with a Sunday matinee. \nTickets are $20 and can be reserved on the QAC website (quebecartcompany.com). \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebec-art-company-the-games-afoot/
LOCATION:CEGEP Champlain – St. Lawrence\, 790 Avenue Nérée-Tremblay\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 4K2\, Canada
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