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SUMMARY:Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies. \nThe selection for February is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths.  The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats. \nThis event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-mystery-mondays-book-club-10/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Club - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:S.T.E.A.M: Ferris Wheel\n\n\n\n\nThis week\, we will be building a ferris wheel out of bottle taps. \n\n\n\n\n \nThe 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\, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity\, critical thinking\, and perseverance each session. \nThe Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club\, for children ages 7 to 12\, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nTo sign up or for further information\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/s-t-e-a-m-club-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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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning - Aging in Place
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. \nFACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques\nA 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 healthy and safe living. Relevant for both owners and renters. \nIncludes: \n• from simple adaptations to renovations• a look at every room\n• your lifestyle – hobbies\, pets…\n• physical and memory needs of aging• universal design\n• accessibility\n• disaster safety\n• planning ahead for later needs\n• outdoor considerations\n• resources \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-aging-in-place/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Hawker":MAILTO:info@lifelonglearningquebec.org
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SUMMARY:Winds of Change Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks. \nYou will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt\, such as: \nLanguage Courses\nEmployment counselling\nVocational training\nSocial networks\nVEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions\nOther support organizations\nIndividually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also\, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants. \n  \nClick here to register. We like to know how many we are expecting so we can better coordinate (room\, snacks\, activities\, etc.). However\, walk-ins are welcome! \n  \nA raffle will take place among the participants to win a door prize!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/winds-of-change-workshop/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T013000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhy does my child misbehave?   \nCome 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. We’ll also give you tools and strategies to help you deal with these frustrating times. \nJulie Fraser\, Psycho-Educator and mother of two amazing adolescents\, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school. \nClick here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone\, tablet\, computer\, laptop or landline. \n\nLearn more about our other School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year. \nQuestions? Please contact Jessica Price\, our Family Matters program coordinator at: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.ca/event/understanding-your-childs-challenging-behaviors/
LOCATION:From the comfort of your home\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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SUMMARY:Culinary Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples \n\n\nThis cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples. \nFrom scones to chicken fricassee\, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef\, writer\, stylist\, consultant\, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background\, share fun facts about the dishes\, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/culinary-mosaic/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/community-kitchen-3/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Baboudjian":MAILTO:catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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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 \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-game-night-4/
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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SUMMARY:Winter Storytime - Morrin Centre
DESCRIPTION:Storytime: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \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-3/
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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SUMMARY:Reading "The History of Emily Montague"
DESCRIPTION:Come discover the “first Canadian novel”! \n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFrances 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 City from the perspectives of British heroine Emily Montague and her friends. The novel sheds light on the relationship between French\, English\, and Indigenous cultures\, changing gender roles\, and the differences between North America and England. “Any way you read it…the novel is still able to instruct and delight.” (Borealis Press). \n  \n\nThe novel will be read and discussed in parts over three sessions: \n\n\n\nPart I:\nSaturday\, March 2 at 4:30 p.m.\n\n\nPart II:\nSaturday\, March 30 at 4:30 p.m.\n\n\nParts III & IV:\nSaturday\, April 27 at 4:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nThis activity is in partnership with the English literature program in the Département de littérature\, théâtre et cinéma at Université Laval. Copies of The History of Emily Montague can be purchased through the bookstore La Maison Anglaise. An e-book version is also available for Morrin Centre members through OverDrive HERE. \nTo register for the event\, please write to library@morrin.org. *NOTE: If you can’t make a session\, that is fine! You’re still welcome to attend the other sessions. \nStay tuned for a special event on The History of Emily Montague on May 11\, 2024!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/reading-the-history-of-emily-montague/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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