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SUMMARY:In-Stitches (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday\, 1p.m-3pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office) \nWhether you are new or a seasoned knitter\, all are welcome! Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/in-stitches-shannon/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 202\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne Nivischiuk":MAILTO:jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T150000
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SUMMARY:Caring Chapters
DESCRIPTION:The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club especially for caregivers. Engage in open discussions\, connect with fellow caregivers and find solace in a community that understands. \nJoin our Fall 2025 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy” (Teal version) by William Sieghart. \nThese poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort\, delight\, and inspiration for all. \nReading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. \nSecure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 15. \nClick to enroll in the Caring Chapters Club. \nQuestions? \nFor inquiries and registration\, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476. \n\nThis activity is made possible thanks to
URL:https://veq.ca/event/caring-chapters/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Online\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T103000
DTSTAMP:20251202T170101Z
CREATED:20250414T123758Z
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga - Shannon
DESCRIPTION:VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running every Tuesday from September 16th to December 15th\, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/chair-yoga-shannon/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre\, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000\, Succursale Forces\, Courcelette\, Quebec\, G0A 4Z0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T120000
DTSTAMP:20251112T174415Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Power Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Are you an English-speaking adult aged 50+ who wants to keep your mind sharp and healthy?\nCome join us for fun and stimulating games designed to challenge your brain and help you connect with others. \n✨ Train your brain\n✨ Meet new people\n✨ Enjoy a healthy snack \nTo participate:\nContact Anaïs\n afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net\n 581-446-7476 \nTo volunteer:\nBoost your own brain power while supporting others—it’s a win-win!\nContact Elise\n eholloway@jhpartners.net\n 581-446-6452 \n\nFinancial contribution from: CHSSN
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-drop-in-4/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T150000
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Le Grand Marché
DESCRIPTION:Out & About: Lunch at Le Grand Marché\nWe will stop at the Grand Marché de Québec to browse its Christmas-themed vendors and have a tasty lunch. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 9th 2025 & Tuesday\, December 16th 2025 \nLocation:Le Grand Marché de Québec\n \nDeparting from Jeffery Hale Wellness Centre around 11:00 a.m. \n⏰ Returning around 3:00 p.m. \n\nTo sign up or for more info:lea.bureau@veq.ca418-683-2366 ext. 221 \nSpots are limited—please let us know if you’d like to join us!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-lunch-at-normandin-le-grand-marche/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Le Grand Marché de Québec\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T190000
DTSTAMP:20251113T202954Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Community Potluck – Open to All!  \nJoin us for an exciting evening of food\, fun\, and friendship! Bring your favorite dish and beverage to share\, and get ready to taste the delicious creations of your neighbors. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect\, laugh\, and enjoy a variety of flavors—all in one place! \nWhat’s a Potluck?The term “potluck” dates back to the 16th century and originally meant a meal where guests take whatever happens to be in the pot—no fancy menu required! Today\, it’s a beloved tradition where everyone contributes a dish\, creating a delightful mix of flavors and cultures. From savory to sweet\, homemade to family favorites\, every potluck is a surprise for your taste buds! \nCome hungry\, bring a dish\, and leave with a full heart—and maybe a few new recipes! \nPLEASE\, REGISTER HERE 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/potluck/
LOCATION:1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, Québec\, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy\,\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T203000
DTSTAMP:20251210T185607Z
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SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelection for December: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf\nMrs. Dalloway is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE. \nThis 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\nhttps://www.morrin.org/en/event/pixels-pages-book-club-17/?mc_cid=69f948a764&mc_eid=783d4e7481 \n\n  \n  \n  \n\nCe projet est en partenariat avec La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-book-club-12/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20251208T193350Z
CREATED:20251208T193116Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Community: Acrylic Paint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Creative Community:\nAcrylic Paint with Darwin Drolet\n\n\n\n\nAn exciting artistic experience awaits you as acrylic paint is used for a creative activity!+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome create your very own artwork inspired by the thoughts and feelings evoked by Quebec’s winters. You’ll learn how to use acrylics just like you’d use watercolour and how to use winter’s bounty as a creative toolbox. We will take some time to discuss winter in Quebec and its symbolism. \nPlease bring warm outdoor clothes with you as a small portion of the workshop will take place outdoors. \nThis activity is bilingual\, English and French will be used alternately. It is open to all\, with no previous experience required. All crafts material will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n**Visit the Morrin Centre Website for registration\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nDarwin Drolet \nDarwin Drolet is head guide at the Morrin Centre and has studied visual arts at Université Laval. They write poetry and have a diverse artistic practice that includes watercolour\, collage\, sculpture\, and drawing. \n  \n\nThis activity is part of the project Creative Community—Making Art Together\, made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/creative-community-acrylic-paint-workshop/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260105T191353Z
CREATED:20250422T192443Z
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SUMMARY:Local Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nDo you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals\, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk\, pop\, and classical songs—mainly in English\, with occasional German\, French\, and Latin tunes. \nWhether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting\, you can join us for musical fun and vocal exploration! \nFor more info\, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-3/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, 1800\, chemin Saint-Louis\, Sillery\, Québec\, QC\, G1S 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20251112T184253Z
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SUMMARY:The Grief Recovery Method Course
DESCRIPTION:For eight weeks\, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros\, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method.  In this Grief Recovery Method course\, she will guide you through the following: \n\nMeet\, discuss grief\, reactions\, and responses to grief.\nGet a clear view of how grief can build up.\nPractice compassion for yourself and others\,\nDevelop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.\nAcquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.\nLearn how to listen and support others moving forward.\nGain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses\,\nEquip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.\n\nThis learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief. \nImportant notes \n\nThere will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework.  Homework will include reading\, writing and journaling exercises.\nWe will provide you with a copy of the book for free.\nWe require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course\, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.\n\nThis is a closed group.  Places have already been filled. \n\nFor more information \n\n\nResearch at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective.  It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship.  To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief\, visit the Grief Recovery website. \nQuestions? \nPlease contact Verity\, We Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for our newsletter!\n\n\n\n\nSign up!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s put your compassion to action!\n\n\n\n\nBe a volunteer!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-grief-recovery-method-course-2/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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