Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Horse is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITAT
Today, Maine is a quiet place on the periphery, seen by many of us as a recreational paradise of wilderness, mountains and sea. But at one time, the state was not on the periphery, but at the centre of the United States. it would not only lead the union but ultimately save it. it is an extraordinary history.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for bowling ($4) and lunch. To sign up or for more information about bus pick-up, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
The CWL is hosting their Spring Community Breakfast on Sunday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pricing
Adults: $12
Children 6-12: $5
Children under 6: Free
VEQ is also offering free transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion to the breakfast leaving at 9:30 a.m., and from McGreevy Manor leaving at 9:40 a.m.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve a seat on the bus.
This event is open to all 50+ LLL members.
FACILI
Susa Bernard, of Susa Sparkle Yoga, will lead us through some Chair Yoga exercises followed by a discussion on wellness. Susa is passionate about yoga, or healing movement, for all ages. Members will be able to do chair yoga by themselves after this session and thus continue to improve their physical and mental health.
Wear comfortable clothes and think about any health and wellness related questions you might have.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for bowling ($4) and lunch. To sign up or for more information about bus pick-up, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITAT
Join seasoned traveler, Jan Anderson for an in-depth look at home exchanging. This is when you swap your home with someone else using a web-based service. Learn about the process and see photos of Jan’s past exchanges. Lear
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting.
Connect with old friends, and meet new ones, as you get to know more about VEQ’s successes this past year, and plans for the year ahead! Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and parking is free.
Please RSVP by May 24 to Maria Hoyt:
E: info@veq.ca
T: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
We cannot wait to see you there!
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on Friday, May 31. 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:
Click here to register.
Knowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!
Although registration is NOT REQUIRED, it is strongly recommended, as it allows us to better plan for you!
This event is OPEN TO ALL, newcomers or not!
It already feels like summer, doesn’t it?!
To get the season started, we are hosting an outdoor picnic at Montmorency Falls, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. VEQ will provide transportation to the falls and back, free of charge. Registration to the bus is required, since there is a limited capacity. Click here to book your spot on the bus! You can also join us there.
What to expect:
- FREE bus transportation from our office venue, located at 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy, leaving at 10:30 a.m. and returning to the same address at 2:00 p.m.
- We will bring board games, as a way of facilitating breaking the ice and establishing new connections.
- A gift card will be raffled among the participants at the end of the event. The winner can choose from Tim Hortons, Chocolat Favoris, or La Maison Anglaise.
Important information:
- Meals and/or snacks are NOT included. We encourage you to pack (a basket with) your favorite treats and enjoy a leisurely picnic amidst the majestic beauty of this natural wonder.
- You can take a stroll along the scenic trails, spot the falls’ famous waterfalls, and make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
- You can bring a comfortable folding chair or blankets, and take in some most-needed vitamin D!
- Make sure you bring protection from the sun (hat, sunblock, umbrella, etc.
- Visit the Falls’ website to find out more about what they offer.
- Your smile!
You may get your ticket to the park in advance on the SÉPAQ’s reservation website.
Access to the park is free to the residents of Québec’s Metropolitan area* with proof of residence.**
*Québec’s Metropolitan area includes Lévis. For more information, please call the SÉPAQ.
** Proof of residence can be a health card, driver’s license, student ID, any photo ID (that confirms the person’s identity), and a document with the address in Québec’s Metropolitan area.
Here we go again!
We are thrilled to invite you to meet local community groups and businesses, while enjoying fun activities with your whole family—inflatable games, face painting, live performances by cultural groups, and much more are on the agenda!
See you Saturday, September 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
More details to come!