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SUMMARY:Reading Challenge: February
DESCRIPTION:Calling avid readers\, seasonal readers\, not-really readers\, and everyone in between—join the Morrin Centre’s 2025 Reading Challenge! \n\n\n\nStart:January 18\, 2025\nEnd:December 31\, 2025\nEvent Category :Cultural Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe Morrin Centre is running a year-long reading challenge! \nEach month\, we will reveal a new reading theme—read a book for each month’s theme to be entered in a draw to win a bundle of books. \nEmail the book you read this month to library@morrin.org. \nPlease note: The same book cannot count for two different categories. Only Morrin Centre members will be eligible for the prize. \nFebruary’s Challenge: \nRead a book featuring a Black protagonist or written by a Black Canadian author \nIf you would like assistance in finding books for any category\, please ask for help at the library desk. Also\, explore our featured collections on OverDrive\, or follow us on social media (Facebook or Instagram) for suggestions. \nHappy reading! \n  \n  \n\n \nJanuary’s Challenge: \nRead a Book that was published in 2024
URL:https://veq.ca/event/reading-challenge-february/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Morrin in Verse: Poetry Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, February 3 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre! \n\n\n\nDate:February 3\, 2025\n\nTime: 19:30 – 21:00 \nCalling all poets and poetry enthusiasts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Morrin Centre hosts a series of poetry soirées every first Monday of the month\, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library. \nCome to read your poetry or come to listen! This February 3 soirée will also include filmpoetry! \nThese soirées are drop-in events. If you have any questions\, please contact library@morrin.org. \n  \nThis event is made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-in-verse-poetry-soiree/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Brain Power Board Games - (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:Brain Power Shannon – (10:00 am-Noon)\nGet ready for a stimulating session of Brain Power at the VEQ Community Space! Strengthen your mind while connecting with others in a fun and relaxed environment. This event features a variety of board games that are both fun and challenging! \nWe’ll also provide tea\, coffee\, and healthy snacks to refresh and energize you throughout the morning. Whether you’re a seasoned board games enthusiast or just looking for a new way to engage your mind\, this event has something for everyone. The atmosphere will be welcoming and inclusive\, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and engaged. \nIt’s the perfect way to spend your morning\, combining mental exercise with social interaction. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow community members and enjoy a delightful morning at the VEQ Community Space. \n \nSign Up Information:\nIf you’re interested in this fun-filled event or want more details about upcoming Brain Power sessions in September\, contact David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 ext. 228. David is ready to assist with your registration and provide additional details.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-board-games-shannon/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday evenings: February 5\, 19 and March 5\, at 7 p.m. \nIn this three-part workshop series\, you will explore the significance of collective memory and living testimonies in preserving oral history. You will be engaged in transcribing personal stories gathered from community members. \nOver the course of three evenings\, you will explore techniques to: \n\nDo interviews and record oral testimonies\,\nTransform spoken accounts into literary or documentary texts\,\nContextualize your stories within broader history.\n\nBecome a collector of real-life stories! \nNo prior writing experience required\, the workshop is open to all. \nPlease note: booking a ticket for February 5 automatically registers you for the full three-part workshop. Attendance on February 5 is required to attend the sessions on February 19 and March 5.  \n\nPresenter biography\n \nSophie Létourneau was born in Levis in 1980. Since 2012\, she is literature professor at Université Laval. Her latest book\, Chasse à l’homme\, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for French-language fiction in 2020.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/stories-of-our-community-echoes-of-our-voices-workshop/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Our Community: Echoes of Our Voices Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday evenings: February 5\, 19 and March 5\, at 7 p.m. \n  \nIn this three-part workshop series\, you will explore the significance of collective memory and living testimonies in preserving oral history. You will be engaged in transcribing personal stories gathered from community members. \nOver the course of three evenings\, you will explore techniques to: \n\nDo interviews and record oral testimonies\,\nTransform spoken accounts into literary or documentary texts\,\nContextualize your stories within broader history.\n\nBecome a collector of real-life stories! \nNo prior writing experience required\, the workshop is open to all. \nPlease note: by booking a ticket for February 5\, you are automatically registered for the full\, three-part workshop. February 5 attendance is required to attend the sessions on February 19 and March 5. \n\nPresenter biography\n \nSophie Létourneau was born in Levis in 1980. Since 2012\, she is literature professor at Université Laval. Her latest book\, Chasse à l’homme\, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for French-language fiction in 2020.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/stories-of-our-community-echoes-of-our-voices-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Story Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Send us your contribution for the Morrin Centre’s Stories of Our Community project writing contest! \n\n\n\nDate: February 17\, 2025\nTime: 23:00 – 23:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope to receive many different types of writing related to personal stories and popular history. You can write a story of 200 to 2000 words\, in English or French\, in any genre of your choice: prose\, poetry\, journalistic writing\, letters\, etc. \nSubmission deadline: February 17\, 2025 \n  \nFor questions or submissions\, please reach out to us at info@morrin.org. \nThis contest is open to all\, the Morrin Centre members and people from different Quebec regions. \nThe winning story and the runners-up will be published in the Stories of Our Community booklet that will be made available in a digital version on our social media and as a paper copy in the Library.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/story-writing-contest/
LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Revenu Québec Information Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis information session has been postponed! \nSubscribe to our e-bulletin and follow us on Facebook to stay updated\n  \n \nNew to the province and unsure about filing provincial taxes?\nNew to Québec City and struggling with your tax declarations?\nVEQ is pleased to invite you to an important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.\nTake advantage of this opportunity to have all your tax-related questions answered by an expert from Revenu Québec! \nFor any questions\, feel free to contact Viktoria Poulin Gareau at:\nnewcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
URL:https://veq.ca/event/postponed-revenu-quebec-information-session/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Out & About:  Brunch & Royaume de la Tarte
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful morning out from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Our outing begins with a cozy brunch at Normandin\, where you’ll enjoy hearty meals and great company. Afterward\, we’ll head to Royaume de la Tarte for a fun and delicious pie hunt! Whether you’re a fan of classic flavours or eager to try something new\, there’s a slice for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great food\, find your perfect pie\, and connect with community members. \nDetails: \n\nBrunch at Normandin: Enjoy a variety of classic brunch options.\nPie Hunt at Royaume de la Tarte: Explore a tempting selection of pies for all tastes.\nTime Frame: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM\n\nThis is the perfect outing for food lovers and those who want to relax with friends. Come for the brunch\, stay for the pie!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-brunch-royaume-de-la-tarte/
LOCATION:Royaume de la Tarte\, 553 Bd Charest O\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1N 2T9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Love is in The Bear
DESCRIPTION:Storytime: Love is in The Bear\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 8\, 10:30 a.m. \n  \nThis Saturday\, we will be reading Love Is in the Bear — a story where Bird and Bear face the music and find that the strongest connections can weather even the most difficult disappointments with empathy\, resilience\, and mutual support. \n  \nStorytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. \n  \nEach 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. \n  \nRegistration is needed to participate. Please note: if you registered for the full session\, you are already registered for this event. \n  \n*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/storytime-love-is-in-the-bear/
LOCATION:Quebec
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