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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/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Online\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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SUMMARY:Morrin Centre Poetry Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Morrin Centre Poetry Soirée\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre! \n\n\n\n\nCalling all poets and poetry enthusiasts! \nThe Morrin Centre holds open-mic poetry soirées the first Monday of every month\, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Library. Come to read your poetry or come to listen! \nThese soirées are drop-in events. If you arrive after the event starts\, please ring the doorbell. \n  \nThe Library will be open to Morrin Centre members as of an hour before the Poetry Soirée (6:30 p.m.) for a Poetry Pen Pals event. Come write poetic letters to our pen pal\, the city of Dunedin\, New Zealand! \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact library@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-centre-poetry-soiree-5/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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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/2026-07-07/
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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SUMMARY:Out & About: Beach Day at Plage Samuel de Champlain
DESCRIPTION:Beach Day at Plage Samuel de Champlain\nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nWe 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). \n\nOn Tuesday\, July 7 & Friday\, July 10\, we’re heading to Plage Samuel de Champlain for a relaxing beach day! \nSpend the day soaking up the sunshine at a one-of-a-kind beach and pool paradise! Whether you prefer lounging by the water\, taking a refreshing dip\, or simply enjoying the summer vibes\, there’s something for everyone. \nWe’ll also treat ourselves to delicious casse-croûte favourites at Fastoche! à la plage—think crispy fries\, juicy burgers\, ice-cold drinks\, and all the tasty classics that make a summer day complete. \nCome relax and make the most of the season with great company! Don’t forget your swimsuit\, a sun hat\, a towel and your appetite! ☀️🏖️🍟 \nDate: Tuesday\, July 7 & Friday\, July 10Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location:  Plage Samuel de ChamplainWho: For participants aged 50+ \n\nTo get more information or to sign up\, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca \n\nPlease note that this is a public space\, so we can’t guarantee that shaded seats will be available. \nWhat to bring?\n\nSwimsuit\nSun hat\nTowel\nSunscreen\nSunglasses
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-beach-day-at-plage-samuel-de-champlain-2/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Plage Samuel de Champlain\, 1375 Bd Champlain\, Québec\, QC\, G1K 4J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Sunset Ferry Ride to Quai Paquet - Open to All!
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Québec City and looking for something fun to do? Or have you lived here your whole life and want to experience the stunning view of the Château Frontenac from across the river? \nThe Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) invites you to a fun-filled evening on the river at our Free Sunset Ferry Ride\, happening on Tuesday\, July 7\, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. \n️ We’ll take the 5:30 PM ferry from Québec City to Quai Paquet in Lévis\, where we’ll enjoy a relaxed evening with great views\, delicious food\, and friendly faces! \nGrab a bite from local food trucks or treat yourself to ice cream just a block from the QUAI.We’ll bring board games to help break the ice and get to know new people.Want to cool off? 160 water jets await you — don’t forget your sandals or even a swimsuit!Love photography? Climb the Red Stairs (193 steps) nearby for an unforgettable panoramic view.Prefer a laid-back vibe? Bring your own snacks\, a picnic blanket or portable chair\, and enjoy the moment your way. \nWe’ll return on the 8:00 PM ferry back to Québec. \nRegistration is required\, and space is limited — press HERE to reserve your spot today!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sunset-ferry-ride-to-quai-paquet-open-to-all-3/
LOCATION:Québec City Ferry Terminal\, 10 rue des Traversiers\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Express Yourself: Discussion on Zine Covers + Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about zine cover designs and create your own collage art! \n\n\n\n\n\nCome listen to multidisciplinary artist Nina Boucher and writer and zine-maker Mary Thaler discuss cover designs for zines. The conversation will be followed by a paper collage workshop offering you the chance to create an eye-catching cover design and hand-made art.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll crafts material will be provided. The workshop is open to all\, with no previous experience required. \nThis event will be given in English\, with a bilingual Q&A. \nGuests \n \nNina Boucher lives in Lévis. A self-taught multidisciplinary artist\, her practice combines visual arts and poetic writing. Her works explore emotion and feeling through mixed techniques and often upcycled or unconventional materials. \nOn canvas\, in 3D or in the form of an object book\, she has presented her work in several group exhibitions\, symposiums\, and biennials\, including Peindre à Beaumont (2026)\, the Biennale internationale de carnets d’artistes (2024\, 2026)\, the International Miniature Art of the Galerie Louise Carrier (2025)\, and the Galerie d’art l’Espace-Temps Culturel (2025). Solo exhibitions also took place at the UQAR Lévis campus\, at Café la Mosaïque\, and at Café du Quartier. \nThe blending of techniques and the continuous evolution of her practice are at the heart of her approach. A member of the Cercle d’écriture de la ville de Québec (Quebec City Writing Circle)\, she also integrates her poetry into her artist books and zines. \n— \n \nMary Thaler lives in Quebec City. Formerly an oceanographic researcher\, she now works as a scientific editor\, translator\, writer\, and zine-maker. She is author and illustrator of numerous comic zines tackling subjects such as housing precarity in the Canadian Arctic\, writing craft\, and the fictional adventures of mutant lab animals. \nIn addition to being active in the indie comic scene\, Mary has written many short stories appearing in magazines such as Orca Literary\, Prairie Fire\, and The New Quarterly. Her verse novella\, Ulfhildr\, was published by Untimely Books in Fall 2023. \nWebsite \n\n  \nTo register and for more information please visit the Morrin Centre website here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/express-yourself-covers/?mc_cid=de701ab23c&mc_eid=783d4e7481 \n\n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/express-yourself-discussion-on-zine-covers-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:Morrin Centre\, 44 Chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
DESCRIPTION:Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church\nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nWe 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). \n\nEvery Wednesdays between July 8 & August 26\, we’re heading to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a free musical performance! \nTake a mid-week break and enjoy a free lunchtime musical performance in a beautiful church setting. Every Wednesday\, talented musicians fill the space with inspiring music\, creating the perfect opportunity to relax\, recharge\, and soak in the atmosphere! 🎶⛪✨ \nDate: Every Wednesday (between July 8 & August 26)Time: 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location: Chalmers-Wesley United ChurchWho: For participants aged 50+ \n\nTo get more information or to sign up\, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca \n\nDetailed Schedule:\n\nJuly 8: Priscilla-Ann Tremblay (contralto) & Jean-François Mailloux (piano)\nJuly 15: Marc-André Marquis (organist)\nJuly 22: David Jacques (baroque guitar) & Lawrence O’Hearn (Irish flute and baroque oboe)\nJuly 29: Roxanne de lafontaine (violin) & Jean-François Mailloux (piano)\nAugust 5: Alain Châteauvert (piano)\nAugust 12: Le Duo Cziffra Ludmilla Guilmault & Jean-Noël Dubois (piano four hands)\nAugust 19: Francis Gagnon (organ) & Nicholas Gagnon (saxophone)\nAugust 26: Émilie Taillon-Desrochers (violin) & Juan Gonzalo Jimenez (piano)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-musical-wednesdays-at-chalmers-wesley-united-church-2/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Chalmers Wesley United Church\, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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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-4-3/2026-07-08/
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:20260710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260710T133000
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CREATED:20260616T184418Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Beach Day at Plage Samuel de Champlain
DESCRIPTION:Beach Day at Plage Samuel de Champlain\nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nWe 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). \n\nOn Tuesday\, July 7 & Friday\, July 10\, we’re heading to Plage Samuel de Champlain for a relaxing beach day! \nSpend the day soaking up the sunshine at a one-of-a-kind beach and pool paradise! Whether you prefer lounging by the water\, taking a refreshing dip\, or simply enjoying the summer vibes\, there’s something for everyone. \nWe’ll also treat ourselves to delicious casse-croûte favourites at Fastoche! à la plage—think crispy fries\, juicy burgers\, ice-cold drinks\, and all the tasty classics that make a summer day complete. \nCome relax and make the most of the season with great company! Don’t forget your swimsuit\, a sun hat\, a towel and your appetite! ☀️🏖️🍟 \nDate: Tuesday\, July 7 & Friday\, July 10Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (pickup time will vary depending on your location)Location:  Plage Samuel de ChamplainWho: For participants aged 50+ \n\nTo get more information or to sign up\, please get in touch with Léa Bureau:(418) 683-2366 ext. 229 | lea.bureau@veq.ca \n\nPlease note that this is a public space\, so we can’t guarantee that shaded seats will be available. \nWhat to bring?\n\nSwimsuit\nSun hat\nTowel\nSunscreen\nSunglasses
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-beach-day-at-plage-samuel-de-champlain-2/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Plage Samuel de Champlain\, 1375 Bd Champlain\, Québec\, QC\, G1K 4J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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