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SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Pixels & Pages:\nBook Club\n\n\n\n\nInterested in discussing literature with other book lovers?\nMissing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! \n\n\n\n\n \nSelection for February: The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton \nThe Luminaries is available on OverDrive in e-book formats as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection. \nPlease note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library\, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. \nPlease email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up! \n  \nThis project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-the-morrin-centres-book-club/
LOCATION:Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom\, 44 chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T163000
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SUMMARY:SHARP Information Session
DESCRIPTION:SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP) \nProviding tools and resources to support English-speaking\nolder adults to age and live where they choose \nTOPIC:\nThinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age? \nPresenter: Magdalena Blaise\, Gestionnaire\, CIUSSS ODIM
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sharp-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Quenville":MAILTO:cquenville@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T010000
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SUMMARY:Revenu Québec Information Session for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?\nNew to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?\nVEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.\nMake the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!\nFeel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:\nnewcomers@veq.ca   |   (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
URL:https://veq.ca/event/revenu-quebec-information-session-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T200000
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - Empires of the North: The Fur Trade in Canada
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATOR: Barry Lane \nThe North American fur trade is one of the world’s great stories.  For Canada it was crucial\, forming for a long time the basis of our economy and ultimately creating the very borders of our country. And for our native peoples it was even more so.  It was their trade.  They were the ones that went out and got the furs and then bought the goods that were traded for them.  For many of them\, for over 200 years\, it was the only contact with whites that they had\, and it prepared them for what was to come as the settler population moved further west.  As one Chief said.  These were the ties that bind.—From Montreal’s fur brigades with French Canadian voyageurs paddling their heavily laden freight canoes 3\,000 miles across the continent\, to the Scotsmen of the famous Hudson Bay’s Company\, the world’s oldest incorporated enterprise\, this 45 minute presentation captures the romance and extraordinary achievement of this early period of Canadian history. \nTO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org\, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. \nSign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lifelong-learning-empires-of-the-north-the-fur-trade-in-canada/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T020000
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SUMMARY:Building Our Community: Architecture
DESCRIPTION: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 past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more\, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be through its intitutions. \nOur Guest \nDavid Mendel\, who retired as President of Mendel Tours in 2019\, studied at York University in Toronto and at the University of Paris\, before moving to Quebec City in 1976. After completing a master’s thesis in Art History and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University\, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours in 1984. He is often called upon to give talks about the history of Quebec at international conferences and has given numerous tours of the city for visiting dignitaries. \nA resident of Quebec’s historic district since 1976\, he is very involved in preservation issues. He is President of the Foundation of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity ─ the first Anglican Cathedral to have been built outside the British Isles. He is the author of a best-selling series of guidebooks devoted to Quebec City and its surrounding region: Quebec: World Heritage City (2009); Quebec\, Birthplace of New France (2012); The Seminary of Quebec\, A Living Heritage (2013); Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (2015); Le Château Frontenac\, in the Heart of Old Quebec (2018); and co-author\, with François Tremblay and Judy Bross\, of Charlevoix\, a Tradition of Hospitality (2018). \n \nVenez profiter d’une série de présentations historiques dans le cadre de notre projet Construire notre communauté. Nous y parlerons du passé\, du présent\, et même parfois du futur des institutions de la communauté de langue anglaise qui ont contribué au développement de la ville de Québec. De nos anciennes institutions éducatives à nos institutions médicales modernes et bien plus\, notre communauté à beaucoup d’histoire à partager ! Venez rencontrer nos spécialistes et apprenez-en plus sur la façon dont notre communauté a grandit et évolué à travers ses institutions. \nNotre invité \nDavid Mendel\, qui a pris sa retraite comme président de Mendel Tours en 2019\, a étudié à l’Université York à Toronto et à l’Université de Paris avant de s’installer à Québec en 1976. Après avoir complété une thèse de maîtrise en histoire de l’art et entrepris des études doctorales à l’Université Laval\, il est devenu co-fondateur de Mendel Tours en 1984. Il est souvent appelé à donner des présentations sur l’histoire du Québec lors de conférences internationales et a donné de nombreuses visites guidées de la ville à des dignitaires en visite. \nRésident de l’arrondissement historique de Québec depuis 1976\, il est très impliqué dans les enjeux de préservation. Il est président de la Fondation de la Cathédrale Holy Trinity\, la première cathédrale anglicane construite en dehors des îles britanniques. Il est l’auteur d’une série de guides à succès consacrés à la ville de Québec et à sa région : Québec : Ville du patrimoine mondial (2009) ; Québec\, berceau de la Nouvelle-France (2012); Le Séminaire de Québec\, un patrimoine vivant (2013); Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité (2015) ; Le Château Frontenac\, au coeur du Vieux-Québec (2018); et co-auteur\, avec François Tremblay et Judy Bross\, de Charlevoix\, une tradition d’hospitalité (2018).
URL:https://veq.ca/event/building-our-community-architecture/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T163000
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
DESCRIPTION:Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nBreastfeeding support featured this time\nJoin 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 be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month. \n\nConnect with other English-speaking parents\nSupport provided by breastfeeding support volunteer\nScale available to check baby’s growth\nEveryone is welcome including expectant moms\, moms who have breastfed before\, those who are breastfeeding now\, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.\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 kids 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-with-onsite-breastfeeding-support-3/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T213000
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SUMMARY:Out and About - Bingo!
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.  \nThis week we will be trying our luck at Bingo! 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). You are also welcome to meet us at the Bingo Hall (Le Bingo de la Capitale – 100 rue Chabot\, Quebec\, QC G1M 1K2). There is a small cost associated with playing Bingo\, ranging from 50 cents to $5 a card. \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-bingo/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T010000
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SUMMARY:VEQ Game Night
DESCRIPTION: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 with light refreshments provided.  Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share!  Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5_6aK22Mrd7rMXww0w-p30vWZPGBCxkhaCA7JlNGINhde6g/viewform?usp=pp_url
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-game-night-5/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Rm 1135-Daycentre)\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Nivischiuk":MAILTO:jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260510T094728
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SUMMARY:Village Vacances Valcartier for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:***Given that this event will be subsidized\, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***\n  \nParticipants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).\n\n  \nSaturday\, February 24th\, 2024 \n9:15 AM-5:00 PM \n  \nCOST:\n  \n\n$0 for children under 1 meter of height. Please beware that the staff at VVV might measure the child in case of doubt. If the child is taller than 1 m\, the parent will be asked to pay full fee\, $55.18 (taxes included)\, as stated on their website.\n\n  \n\n$30\, for people whose height range from 1 m to 1.31 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)\n\n  \n\n$38\, for people taller than 1.32 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)\n\n  \n\nThe bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).\n\n  \n\nThe return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).\n\n\n***LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT***\n  \nIt’s important to note that the only storage available at the venue starts at $13.05 plus tax (payment can only be made by card). VEQ is not responsible for providing it. \n  \nYou can bring your own snacks and lunches as VEQ does not provide them; or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property. \n  \nRESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19\, 2024 \nTICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 24\, 2024 \n  \nQuestions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca \n  \nEventbrite’s fees are non-refundable\, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled\, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/village-vacances-valcartier-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:VEQ’s offices\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T163000
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SUMMARY:Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Storytime: Tokyo Digs a Garden\n\n\n\n\nThis Saturday\, we will be reading Tokyo Digs a Garden – with Tokyo Digs a Garden\, Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka have created a thoughtful and inspiring fable of environmentalism and imagination. \n\n\n\n\n \nStorytime 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. \nAll sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. \nTo sign up or for further information\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/winter-storytime-morrin-centre-4/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manuela Flores Denti":MAILTO:manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
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