Voice of English-speaking Québec

Caring Chapters
2026-03-23 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Quebec, Canada
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.
Join our Fall 2025 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy” (Teal version) by William Sieghart.
These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all.
Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons.
Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 15.
Click to enroll in the Caring Chapters Club.
Questions?
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Dream It. Do It.
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Dream It. Do It.

March 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Simple, practical ways to set goals and stay motivated.
Got goals, but distractions keep winning?
This session is all about breaking down your goals into small, doable steps.
You’ll learn how to stay motivated even when distractions try to steal your attention and build habits that actually help you make progress. In this session you’ll learn practical tools to help you act and feel more in control of your goals.
The session is in partnership with QCRC and offered through our Young & Empowered program, for youth and young adults in our community. Facilitated by Michelle Osbourne, QCRC Skills Building Lab.
Register to let us know you’re coming!
Questions?Contact Verity, Young & Empowered Program Coordinator 581-705-2149 vjordan@jhpartners.net

Chair Yoga - Shannon
2026-03-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, Quebec, G0A 4Z0, Canada
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.

Brain-Power Drop-In
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
Brain-Power Drop-in

February 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Event Series (See All)

Are you an English-speaking adult aged 50+ who wants to keep your mind sharp and healthy?Come join us for fun and stimulating board games designed to challenge your brain and help you connect with others.
Train your brain and play at your own pace
Meet new people
Enjoy a healthy snack
To participate:
Contact Anaïs
afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
581-446-7476
To volunteer:
Boost your own brain power while supporting others—it’s a win-win!
Contact Elise
eholloway@jhpartners.net
581-446-6452

https://jhpartners.net/event/brain-power/2026-02-03/
Financial contribution from:

Out & About: Wellness Café - Nourish Your Bones
2026-03-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Day Centre, Community Wellness Centre (first floor to your left), 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, VEQ is offering free transportation to the Jeffery Hale Partners’ Wellness Café. Join us for Nourish Your Bones, a delicious and practical conference led by Inès Auclair-Mangliar, RD. Discover simple nutrition strategies, enjoy a tasting experience, and leave with ideas you can put into practice right away — for yourself or for someone you care for.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the group at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).
To register or get more information, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
By phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229
By email: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
⏰ Workshop Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Arts & Crafts (in Shannon)- Macramé
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Come tie and knot cords to make your macramé keychain! Free workshop. All materials provided for. For adults and youth (12 years old and up). Register with Dominique by FRI 3/20.

Goblins and Grimoires: STEAM Club
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Centre is hosting a STEAM Club for children ages 8-12 every Tuesday evening from February 10 – April 07, 6-7pm.
To register, click HERE
More details to follow!

Local Vocals
2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church, 1800 chemin saint-louis, Québec, QC, G1S 1H7, Canada
Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church
1800 chemin Saint-Louis

Do 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 tunes in German, French, and Latin.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration!
For more info, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com

VEQ March 2026 Game Nights
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | 1270 chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy,, Québec, Canada
Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun?
Join us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This event is open to all!
Whether you’re new to the English-speaking community or a longtime local, come connect over board games and light refreshments. Bring a game you love or try something new from our collection!
It is free to attend, but please register here so we know who to expect:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/veqs-march-2026-game-nights
Email info@veq.ca if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to play with you!

Northern Perimeter - Community Kitchen
2026-03-27 09:30 - 13:30 | Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center, 2215 Bd Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec, G0A 4S0, Canada
Join us for a day of cooking, with recipes found locally and afar! Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too! A big thank you to the Valcartier Community Centre for allowing us to use their amazing kitchen facilities!
Registration is required, participants have the option to either pay a flat fee or contribute to the ingredients for the session, please indicate which you prefer on your signup!
Contact David at 418-683-2366 x 228 or david.zhu@veq.ca to confirm your participation.

Out & About: Lunch and Shopping at Floralies Jouvence
2026-03-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Floralies Jouvence, 2020, Avenue Jules Verne, Sainte-Foy, QC, G2G 2R2, Canada
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week, join us for a relaxing outing to Floralies Jouvence (2020, Avenue Jules Verne), where we’ll grab lunch together and have a chance to shop around. House plants, flowers, decorations… You name it! They have it all.
We can pick you up by bus at your place, or you can meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, free parking).
To register or get more information, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:
By phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229
By email: lea.bureau@veq.ca

Details
Arrival at Floralies Jouvence around 11:30 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up time will vary depending on your location.

Goblins & Grimoires: Storytime
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Morrin Centre is hosting a storytime for children ages 3-7 every Saturday from February 14 – April 04, 10:30 – 11:30am.
To register, click HERE
More details to follow!

Creative Community: From Poetry to Song
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Creative Community:
From Poetry to Song

Spend a cozy afternoon immersed in bilingual poetry and song, with live performances by Roger Bontemps Dubé and Owen Ferguson.

In addition to the performances by singer-songwriters Roger Bontemps Dubé and Owen Ferguson, this gathering is both an open mic and open stage session. You can join a sing-along, play your instrument, read poetry, or simply listen.

Program:
— Performance and sing-along: Roger Bontemps Dubé, singer-songwriter
— Open mic, open stage, discussion: Luc Murray Mercier, moderator
— Performance: Owen Ferguson, singer-songwriter
This activity is bilingual. English and French will be used in an alternating fashion.

Book your tickets here!

Guests

Having worked in the field of interactive entertainment and teaching as a graphic designer, Roger Bontemps Dubé‘s career took a turn in 2003. It was then that he published his first children’s book, Presto et Balthazar, with great success. As if by magic, he subsequently transformed into a modern-day troubadour. Since then, he has performed brilliantly in different contexts: libraries, schools, festivals, and book fairs.

Owen Ferguson is a PhD student and solo musician from Ontario. As a member of the Strong Threads poetry group, he began weaving spoken word into his songs as a way to showcase poetry alongside music. His latest album, On Loss (2025), explores the grieving process through full-band arrangements and stripped-back acoustic guitar layered with poetry. Outside of music, Owen is a mediocre hockey goalie and is finishing his PhD on Parkinson’s disease. At this show, expect a mix of singing, guitar, poetry, and open conversation.

Luc Murray Mercier is a library assistant at the Morrin Centre, a graduate student in English literature at Université Laval, and an artist whose practice ranges from performance to painting by way of sound and installation art, dance, and writing.

This activity is part of the Creative Community—Making Art Together project, made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.
Have a look at the full programming here!

Afternoon Teatime
2026-03-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Morrin Centre, 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 4H3, Canada
Sunday, March 29th, 5 p.m.
This 90-minutes-long immersive and interactive experience will provide you with an introduction to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste a number of teas as well as sweet and savory snacks.
Tickets must be purchased by end of day the Wednesday before the event. In the event that the minimum number of registrations (8) is not reached by the Wednesday prior to the event, the activity will be canceled and all tickets refunded. The maximum number of registration is 20. Please note that Teatime tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Sweet and savory treats are provided by Pâtisserie Chouquette.
BUY TICKETS HERE
