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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/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Online\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T090000
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Observatoire de la Capitale & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nJoin this self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale\, which offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun facts about the city\, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be 7$ (plus the price of lunch)! \nWe 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). \nTo register or get more information\, please get in touch with Léa Bureau: \nBy phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229 \nBy email: lea.bureau@veq.ca  \n\n\nDetails\nArrival at Observatoire de la Capitale around 10:00 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m. \nPick-up time will vary depending on your location.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-observatoire-de-la-capitale-lunch-3/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Observatoire de la Capitale\, Édifice Marie-Guyart 1037 De La Chevrotière 31st floor\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 5E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
CREATED:20250414T123758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T170101Z
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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/2026-04-14/
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:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
CREATED:20260128T165548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T165548Z
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SUMMARY:Brain-Power Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Brain-Power Drop-in\n\nFebruary 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n Event Series (See All)\n\n\n\n\nAre 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. \n Train your brain and play at your own pace\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\nhttps://jhpartners.net/event/brain-power/2026-02-03/ \nFinancial contribution from:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-drop-in-5/2026-04-14/
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:20260414T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T180000
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CREATED:20260408T203435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203435Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts (in Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-crafts-in-shannon-3/
LOCATION:DDO School\, 18\, rue Ladas\, Shannon\, Quebec\, QC\, G3S 0B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T200000
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CREATED:20260316T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T200438Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Understanding Social Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join JH Partners\, RDN\, and VEQ for a guided\, interactive workshop designed to help attendees understand the social economy\, identify real-world issues in their communities\, and begin developing ideas for social impact projects.\n\n\nWhat’s in the session?\n\nSocial Economy 101: A quick and accessible introduction to what the social economy is\, how it works\, and why it matters in Québec.\nDocu-discussion: Short video clips and guided conversations to explore community needs and collective solutions.\nHands-on workshop\n\nWhat will I walk away with?\n\nA better understanding of the social economy and collective entrepreneurship.\nA concrete idea for a collective project that addresses a real need.\nKnowledge of how to involve stakeholders in a collective enterprise.\n\nThis activity is offered for free and we’ll provide refreshments and snacks! \nThe session is developed by Regional Development Network (RDN) and will be facilitated by Mario Oropeza from RDN’s SEEnet initiative.  This session is in partnership with Voice of English-speaking Québec and offered through JH Partner’s Young & Empowered program\, for youth and young adults in our community. \nThe session will take place in English. All are welcome! \nRegister to let us know you’ll be coming:  https://forms.office.com/r/TKib8Zgn40
URL:https://veq.ca/event/workshop-understanding-social-economy/
LOCATION:1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, Quebec\, QC\, G1S 2M4
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T203000
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CREATED:20260402T161718Z
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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\nSelection for April: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff\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  \n**Please note that this Pixels & Pages meeting will take place on the SECOND Tuesday of the month. \n\n\n     This project is presented in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-book-club-15/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Morrin Centre":MAILTO:info@morrin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T150000
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CREATED:20260223T185814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185814Z
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SUMMARY:Local Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nSaint-Michael’s Anglican Church\n1800 chemin Saint-Louis\n\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 tunes in German\, French\, and Latin. \nWhether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting\, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration! \nFor more info\, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-4-3/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Saint-Michael’s Anglican Church\, 1800 chemin saint-louis\, Québec\, QC\, G1S 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T202424Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Stress Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free\, interactive workshop! \nStress is a normal part of life. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with! When too much stress builds up over time\, it can affect our work\, our personal lives\, and even our health. Learning to deal with stress in a healthy way can improve our well-being in all spheres of our lives. \nHere’s what will be covered in this course: \n\nWe will explore what stress is and what it feels like.\nWe’ll talk about good ways to reduce and recover from stress.\nYou’ll have a chance to figure out some sources of stress in your life\, and make a plan to deal with at least one of them.\n\nRegistration required: UP Skills for Work Workshop Registration Form  – Fill in form \nThe Stress Management course is part of the UP Skills for Work program which helps you build skills for learning\, work\, and life. When you have these skills\, you have the foundation you need to work well with others — at work\, at home\, and in your community. \nOur gratitude to ABC Life Literacy Canada for developing the workshop and providing the resource materials.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/workshop-stress-management/
LOCATION:1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, Quebec\, QC\, G1S 2M4
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Susanna Tang":MAILTO:susanna.tang@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
CREATED:20250414T123758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T172639Z
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga - Valcartier
DESCRIPTION:VEQ in partnership the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running every Thursday from September 18th to December 18th\, 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-valcartier/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\,\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
CREATED:20260224T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T190038Z
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SUMMARY:VEQ April 2026 Game Nights
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun? \nJoin us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \nThis event is open to all! \nWhether 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! \nIt is free to attend\, but please register here so we know who to expect: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/veqs-april-2026-game-nights \nEmail info@veq.ca if you have any questions. \nWe can’t wait to play with you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-april-2026-game-nights/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, Québec\, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy\,\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Voice of English-speaking Qu%C3%A9bec":MAILTO:info@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
CREATED:20260313T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T152532Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Observatoire de la Capitale & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nJoin this self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale\, which offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun facts about the city\, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be 7$ (plus the price of lunch)! \nWe 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). \nTo register or get more information\, please get in touch with Léa Bureau: \nBy phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229 \nBy email: lea.bureau@veq.ca  \n\n\nDetails\nArrival at Observatoire de la Capitale around 10:00 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 2:30 p.m. \nPick-up time will vary depending on your location.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-observatoire-de-la-capitale-lunch-3/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Observatoire de la Capitale\, Édifice Marie-Guyart 1037 De La Chevrotière 31st floor\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 5E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T153524
CREATED:20250910T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T161953Z
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SUMMARY:MoveHer Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Women Supporting Women: A Community Group for Connection & Wellness \nLooking to connect with other women in your community\, make new friends\, and boost your physical and mental well-being? \nJoin MoveHer\, our Women’s Community Group created by women for women where English-speaking women come together to build friendships\, foster wellness\, and have fun in a relaxed\, welcoming space. \nWhether you’re new to the area or simply looking to meet new people\, this group is all about connection\, support\, and shared joy. \n‍♀️ Each session blends light physical activity and casual\, friendly games. The perfect mix of fitness\, fun\, and relaxation. \n Location: Ste-Foy Elementary School Gymnasium\n Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n Dates:\nSeptember 21\, 2025\nOctober 19\, 2025\nNovember 16\, 2025\nDecember 14\, 2025\nJanuary 18\, 2026\nFebruary 15\, 2026\nMarch 15\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nMay 17\, 2026\nJune 14\, 2026 \n Ready to join us? We’d love to welcome you into the group!\nDrop-ins welcome\, but do let us know if you plan to attend so we know who to expect.\nQuestions? info@veq.ca
URL:https://veq.ca/event/moveher-meetup/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Ste-Foy Elementary School Gymnasium
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
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