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SUMMARY:Wellness Yoga
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpen to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years. \nThings to bring with you: \n\nA yoga mat or towel\nA bottle of water\n\nRegistration preferred. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932. \nThanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/wellness-yoga-4/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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SUMMARY:Finances and Aging (Pre-Retirement Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:VEQ will be hosting two workshops with the help of Derek Montgomery\, that will discuss financial issues that people face as they age.   \n Tuesday\, October 24th – 6:30pm to 8:00 pm: Pre-Retirement Financial Planning.  This workshop will highlight financial considerations prior to retirement and analyzing when may be the right time to stop working.  This will also cover financial estate planning. Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudijian@veq.ca or at 418-683-2366 ext. 228  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/finances-and-aging-pre-retirement-workshop/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Nivischiuk":MAILTO:jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:History of Québec Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nWe encourage you to register\, just so we have an idea of how many people to expect. If you don’t register\, you are still more than welcome to attend! \nStay tuned for more information.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/history-of-quebec-workshop/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T170000
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SUMMARY:Out and About - Folk art and legends in the Joan of Arc Garden
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. Join us this week as we “stroll around the Joan of Arc Garden and explore the history of the Plains through sixteen works of folk art specifically crafted by artist Patrick Lavallée (Atelier du Gosseux) for the Garden\, offering a colourful interpretation of legends associated with the renowned park.” – https://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/en/fall-the-plains/#garden \nTo register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-folk-art-and-legends-in-the-joan-of-arc-garden/
LOCATION:Joan of Arc Garden\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T233000
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SUMMARY:Info Session: How to Apply to Federal Government Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Considering jobs or internships with the Canadian government?  \nDon’t miss our upcoming Info Session!  Learn all you need to know about applying for jobs with the Government of Canada. \nTo make it more accessible for everyone\, this session will be offered in person and online as a livestreaming event. It will not be recorded. \nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration closes on October 24 for in person only!  \nTo register for the in-person session: https://forms.office.com/r/BSzcWhKDB8 \nTo register for the ONLINE session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdO6qrTkoGtfY0IAvnh0iLfV6Lm_szU3G \nHow to apply to federal public service jobs \nSpeaker: Bibisha Mbimbi\, a human resources advisor from the National Recruitment Directorate – Quebec Region\, Services and Business Development Sector\, Public Service Commission of Canada \nDid you know that the Public Service Commission of Canada supports departments and agencies in hiring qualified individuals into and within the public service? \nIn this information session\, you will learn more about GC Jobs and how to apply to postings\, have tips and advice on how to answer pre-screening questions\, select what to include in your resume and cover letter\, and how to prepare for the interview process. \nAs an HR advisor\, Bibisha will also explain second language requirements for working in the Canadian government\, how candidates are evaluated and give further information about accommodation in the selection process.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/info-session-how-to-apply-to-federal-government-jobs-2/
LOCATION:Art Room Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale 2nd floor\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, suite 2109\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T153000
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker on bilingualism and early childhood
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nJoin 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 to support the communication needs of children under five growing up in a multicultural context. Topics to be covered include the following: \n\nHow bilingualism and multilingualism impact language development.\nWhat is expected in bilingual language development.\nWhy it is important to support the home language in a minority-language context.\nHow to recognize potential challenges and support bilingualism for children living with difficulties.\nPreparing children for school entry in a language other than what is spoken at home.\n\n\nParents 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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-guest-speaker-on-bilingualism-and-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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SUMMARY:Out and About - Shopping at Galeries de la Capitale
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. This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Galeries de la Capitale! We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus\, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy).  \nTo register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-shopping-at-galeries-de-la-capitale/
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T143000
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SUMMARY:Fall Storytime - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Storytime (3 to 7 YO) – Fall 2023\nStorytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStorytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun\, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session. \nThe activities are free and take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Fall session spans from October 14 to December 16. \n/// \nL’Heure du conte est un programme de littératie pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans. Chaque activité commence avec la lecture d’une histoire\, suivie d’un bricolage inspiré du thème de la semaine. Notre objectif est de faire naître en chaque enfant l’amour de la lecture à travers différentes activités amusantes et interactives\, afin de les encourager à continuer à lire après chaque séance. \nLes activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les samedis matins à 10 h 30. La session d’automne a lieu du 14 octobre au 16 décembre.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/fall-storytime-morrin-centre/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T143000
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SUMMARY:National Assembly Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and understand its proceedures. \nThe guided tour\, in English\, will last for 60 minutes\, but the security screening takes around 30 minutes prior le tour\, so do factor arriving at least 30 minutes earlier. \n\nMeeting place: in front of the Tourny fountain.\nMetting time: Please arrive between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. as it takes about 30 minutes to go through the security screening\n\n\n  \nSchedule: \n10:15 – 10:30 a.m.    Arrive at the National Assembly. We will meet in front of the Tourny Fountain. \n10:30 – 11:15 a.m.    Security screening. To facilitate this process\, please read carefull the information here\, as it details what is and what is not allowed to bring. \n11:15 – 12:15 p.m.     Guided tour in English. Please feel free to ask questions! \n12:15 p.m.    End of the tour. If you get hungry\, you can visit any of the many restaurants near the Assembly. Additionally\, whether you are a Halloween enthusiast or this is your first time experiencing this hooooliday (hope you read it with a ghost voice.. he\, he) then strolling around the Old Québec area or the Plaines is  MUST!  Your inner child will not be disappointed. 😀 \n  \n👉 Anyone 16 years of age or over must present photo ID with date of birth during registration. 👈\n  \nWe suggest that visitors arrive 30 minutes before the time scheduled for the visit. We look forward to seeing you. \nTransportation\n\nBy city bus: Routes 3\, 11\, 800 and 801 run past the hôtel du Parlement.\n\nPlease click here for more useful information! \n  \nhttps://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/visiteurs/visite-guidee/parlement
URL:https://veq.ca/event/national-assembly-tour/
LOCATION:Québec’s National Assemby Guided Tour\, for Newcomers\, 1150 Avenue Honoré-Mercier - Entrée principale 1045 Rue des Parlementaires\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1A 1A3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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