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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning: Proper Retirement Planning
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.\nThis is a partnership event between Lifelong Learning and the Wellness Centre\nFACILITATOR: Peter Weston \nThis event is offered in partnership with Lifelong Learning. \nJoin financial advisor Peter Weston for this Proper Retirement Planning session. This session will cover the following subjects: \n– Having as much income as possible in retirement while paying the least amount of tax.\n– Find the most effective way to leave the largest possible inheritance to your children and grandchildren.\n– Be taken care of in your old age in the most cost-efficient manner without being a burden on your children. \nMore about our guest\, Peter Weston\nBorn and raised in Quebec City. After graduating from Quebec High School I was lucky enough to attend a boarding school in Connecticut for two years. There\, I earned a basketball scholarship from a college in New Hampshire. After my college sophomore year\, I transferred to Bishop’s University where I finished my degree. \nI’ve been an independent financial advisor for four years; I counsel my clients on their investment decisions as well as for their personal insurance needs. The goal is to put together a personalized plan that takes into account my clients’ circumstances and objectives. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to secure your financial future and enjoy peace of mind in retirement!\nTo register: https://forms.office.com/r/LCQeHLzSte \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-proper-retirement-planning/
LOCATION:Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:OverDrive Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar\, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby—from downloading the app & signing in\, to searching & borrowing titles\, placing holds\, adjusting reading settings\, and more\, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A. \nTo sign up\, click HERE. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact library@morrin.org
URL:https://veq.ca/event/overdrive-workshop-getting-started-with-libby-2/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LOCAL VOCALS - English Language Singing Ensemble
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URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-english-language-singing-ensemble-3/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Anglican Church\, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Art Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art.  No artistic talent is needed. \nJoin us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale to take part in free art therapy sessions with certified art therapist\, Nicole Bouchard. \nEach two-hour session (with a 15-minute break) focuses on a different topic: \n\nApril 3: Fear\, Stress and Anxiety\nApril 10: Loss and Grief\nApril 17: Gratitude\nApril 24: Letting Go\n\nThe Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments. \nWe require you to register for these sessions as as places are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.  You may attend all four sessions\, or as many sessions as you wish. \nRegister for this event here. \nQuestions? \nFor more information about Art Therapy\, please contact Verity\, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932. \n\n \nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/art-therapy/
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:Parents and Petits Get-together
DESCRIPTION:Parents 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-2/
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:Active aging workshop
DESCRIPTION:Staying active as you age is important\, but what programs are available and adapted to older adults? Join our partners from the Jeffery Hale Community Services\,  Karine and Danny as they present different programs available in the Greater Quebec City region and even walk you through a gentle exercise routine. Stick around after for a light lunch. \nRegistration is required\, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/active-aging-workshop/
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:POSTPONED - Out & About - Sugar Shack!
DESCRIPTION:**The outing to the sugar shack is postponed until Wednesday\, April 17th. Please check the calendar for more information. \nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out\, socialize\, and connect 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 for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch\, festive music\, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy! We need a minimum number of participants\, so if we do not reach the minum\, we will have to postpone – postpone date: Wednesday\, April 17th.  \nTo register\, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221\, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postponed-out-about-sugar-shack/
LOCATION:Érablière le Chemin du Roy\, 237 Chem. du Lac\, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures\, Quebec\, G3A 1W7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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