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SUMMARY:Knots and Colours – Macrame Workshop - Morrin Center
DESCRIPTION:Learn some easy macrame patterns! \n\n\n\nDate: June 16\, 2025\nTime: 18:30 – 20:00\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Morrin Center to make macrame keyrings and bracelets with pretty beads and colourful cotton rope. Learn some easy crafts you can do anywhere–even on the camping grounds–and anytime! \nThis workshop is open to all; no previous experience is required. All craft materials will be provided\, and the activity will be run by a workshop facilitator from the Morrin Centre team.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/knots-and-colours-macrame-workshop-morrin-center/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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SUMMARY:Out and About: Brunch and Botanicals
DESCRIPTION:Out & About: Brunch & BotanicalsGood food and gorgeous blooms—what more could you want? \nJoin us for a delightful outing as we enjoy brunch at Ben & Florentine\, followed by a peaceful stroll through the stunning Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende. It’s the perfect mix of tasty bites and tranquil beauty! \n Dates: Tuesday\, June 24 & Thursday\, June 26 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM️ Brunch: Ben & Florentine Stroll: Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende Who: For participants aged 50+ \n RSVP with Ariel at  maria.hoyt@veq.ca \nLet’s brunch\, bloom\, and breathe in summer together! ✨
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-brunch-and-botanicals/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Botanicals\, 2480 Bd Hochelaga\, Québec\, QC\, G1V 0A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T133000
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SUMMARY:Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
DESCRIPTION:Free Summer Concerts in Old Québec – Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church\nDiscover the 43rd Season of a Beloved Music Tradition \nIf you’re searching for free summer concerts in Old Québec\, look no further than Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. This cherished tradition returns for its 43rd consecutive season (excluding pandemic years)\, bringing live classical\, folk\, and world music to the heart of Vieux-Québec. \n️ Weekly Concert Series: June 25 to September 3\nChalmers-Wesley United Church\, 78 rue Sainte-Ursule\, Old QuébecEvery Wednesday from 12:05 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.Admission is FREE – Donations Welcome! \n2025 Concert Schedule:\n\n\nJune 25 – Sharon MacLeod (soprano) & Marie-Hélène Greffard (piano/organ) \n\n\nJuly 2 – Priscilla-Ann Tremblay (contralto) & Jean-François Mailloux (piano) \n\n\nJuly 9 – Lance Nagels (tuba) & Jean Sutherland (piano) \n\n\nJuly 16 – Élise Guay & Liette Remon (traditional Québec folk songs) \n\n\nJuly 23 – Eline Brock (viola) & Gordon Brown (organ) \n\n\nJuly 30 – Denis Poliquin & Marc Bélanger (classical guitar) \n\n\nAugust 6 – Alain Châteauvert (piano) \n\n\nAugust 13 – Le Duo Cziffra – Ludmilla Guilmault & Jean-Noël Dubois (piano four hands) \n\n\nAugust 20 – Alan Stairs & Yves Michaud (bagpipes & drums – 78th Fraser Highlanders) \n\n\nAugust 27 – Saxophone Quartet of the Royal 22e Régiment \n\n\nSeptember 3 – Jacquelin Rochette (former organist of Chalmers-Wesley\, 1980–1987) \n\n\n️ Open Doors All Summer\nIn addition to the concerts\, Chalmers-Wesley United Church welcomes visitors daily from June 18 to September 7: \n\n\nMonday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\nSunday: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. \n\n\nYou’re also invited to attend Sunday worship services: \n\n\n9h (en français) with Église Unie Saint-Pierre \n\n\n11:15 a.m. (in English) with Chalmers-Wesley \n\n\n\nContact:Shirley NadeauCoordinator – Musical Wednesdays & Open DoorsChalmers-Wesley United Church\, 78 Rue Ste-Ursule\, Québec City418-717-5394
URL:https://veq.ca/event/musical-wednesdays-2/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Chalmers Wesley United Church\, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T150000
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SUMMARY:Québec Public Transit Workshop & Botanical Garden Trip
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and curious about how the bus system works?Or maybe you’ve been living here for years and want to explore how public transit can make your daily life easier? Either way – this workshop is for you! \nJoin us for a free 1-hour session at the RTC (Réseau de transport de la Capitale) office\, where you’ll get a complete introduction to using the bus system in Québec City. This includes: \n\n\nHow to read bus schedules and plan your trips \n\n\nWhere and how to buy tickets or monthly passes \n\n\nTips on saving money with special fares and offers \n\n\nA hands-on practice session with simulators to help you feel confident before riding \n\n\nAn overview of digital tools and resources to make using public transit easier \n\n\nAfter the workshop\, we will visit the Botanical Garden to practice our newly acquired skills. Free bus tickets will be provided to all workshop participants! After this experience\, you’ll be ready to explore the city by bus with confidence! \n  \nReservation is required and will end on Monday\, May 23 at 12:00 PM\, as we have limited capacity. \nThis workshop is free of charge and open to all! \n  \nThis workshop is offered in collaboration with SAMI\, the RTC’s Integrated Mobility Support Service. SAMI provides information\, training\, and support for integrated mobility to individuals\, organizations\, and businesses—helping everyone make the most of sustainable transport options in Quebec City.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/discover-public-transit-in-quebec-bus-workshop/
LOCATION:Art Room Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale 2nd floor\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, suite 2109\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T180000
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SUMMARY:Tween-Tales : Book Club Spring 2025 (11-13 YO)
DESCRIPTION:Closer To Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins / May 8\n\n\n\n\nAre You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret by Judy Blume / May 15\nDrama by Raina Telgemeier / May 29\nNot If You Break Up With Me First by G F Miller / June 12\nEnola Holmes by Nancy Springer / June 26 \n\n\n\nStart:May 8\, 2025 | 08:00\nEnd:June 26\, 2025 | 17:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The Morrin Centre will provide the books\, which the group will read over two to three weeks. During the one-hour session\, the children will discuss\, reflect on\, and learn more about the book. \nOur goal is to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading. \nEach session is free\, but registration is required to participate. \nPlease click HERE and fill out this form to register for the Tween-Tales Book Club. \n*Please note that registration for the Tween-Tales Book Club is now closed. \nFor additional information or to register\, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator\, Manuela Flores Denti\, at education@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/tween-tales-book-club-spring-2025-11-13-yo/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Manuela Flores Denti":MAILTO:education@morrin.org
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SUMMARY:Out & About Northern Perimeter: Titanic Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Out & About: Titanic Exhibit\nThe highly requested Titanic exhibit at the Museum of Civilization is finally here! Please note that this is an Northern Perimeter Outing\, there will be no pickups in the city! We will be having lunch during out visit\, please bring some extra cash for those that would like to eat at the museum cafe! \n\nTime9:30 AM – 3:00 PM \nPickups \n9:30 at our Shannon Office Parking Lot \n9:45 at the Valcartier Community Centre Parking Lot \n\nTo sign up or for more info:david.zhu@veq.ca \n418-683-2366 ext. 228 \nLet us know if you’d like to join—spaces are limited!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-northern-perimeter-titanic-exhibit/
LOCATION:Musée de la Civilization\, 85 Rue Dalhousie\, Québec\, QC\, G1K 8R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T140000
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SUMMARY:Out and About: Brunch and Botanicals
DESCRIPTION:Out & About: Brunch & BotanicalsGood food and gorgeous blooms—what more could you want? \nJoin us for a delightful outing as we enjoy brunch at Ben & Florentine\, followed by a peaceful stroll through the stunning Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende. It’s the perfect mix of tasty bites and tranquil beauty! \n Dates: Tuesday\, June 24 & Thursday\, June 26 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM️ Brunch: Ben & Florentine Stroll: Jardin Botanique Roger-Van den Hende Who: For participants aged 50+ \n RSVP with Ariel at  maria.hoyt@veq.ca \nLet’s brunch\, bloom\, and breathe in summer together! ✨
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-and-about-brunch-and-botanicals/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Botanicals\, 2480 Bd Hochelaga\, Québec\, QC\, G1V 0A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T203000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED VEQ’s Game Night\, open to all
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday\, June 27.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) 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 info@veq.ca for more information: \nClick here to register.\n  \nKnowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead\, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!\n  \nAlthough registration is NOT REQUIRED\, it is strongly recommended\, as it allows us to better plan for you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-game-night-open-to-all-2/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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