Upcoming Events and Activities

Jun
3
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jun 3 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jun
4
Thu
2020
Virtual Art Therapy Session
Jun 4 @ 7:00 PM

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

  • May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
  • May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
  • May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
  • June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
  • June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
  • June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Jun
5
Fri
2020
EPIQ Virtual Whine Down
Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM

Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second  virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂

Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register  by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our  EPIQ host for this event.

Jun
9
Tue
2020
Virtual Art Therapy Session
Jun 9 @ 7:00 PM

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

  • May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
  • May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
  • May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
  • June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
  • June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
  • June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Jun
10
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jun 10 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Caregiver Empowerment – 1, 2, 3 (Online)
Jun 10 @ 7:00 PM

Pre-registration is necessary! 

Do you feel  bit like a cocooned  caterpillar in the midst of  these unusual pandemic circumstances ? What if you took this time to empower yourself by linking with other caregivers?

Consider joining  a series of online caregiving  sessions to help you  face the future with a new mind set and greater resilience for what lies ahead.  All you need is a smart phone, tablet or laptop with webcam. You can also join by landline, if you prefer.

Our facilitator Jeannie Potter, Interpersonal  Coach, former occupational therapist with a specialty in mental health and a caregiver herself, will guide participants  through the following sessions.

Session 1 – April 22:            Moving Beyond Survival Mode

Accept the invitation to dream bigger. Identify what you would like to have more of in life and what you want less of, especially in this unusual period of confinement and reflection. Recognize what drains you? Provide and obtain support from other caregivers while learning to value those things that are personally motivating and energizing.

Session 2 – May 13:             Exploring Stressors and Strengths

Discover how to use your strengths to creatively manage personal and collective problems and challenges. Learn how to develop  new strategies to thrive in the midst of a pandemic.

Session 3 – June 10 :             Supporting  Yourself in Difficult Times

Explore researched practices that involve changing our brain and behaviour through new mindsets and experiences. Learn how to support yourself and others in life-changing ways.

To register

Please register by email to Jan Anderson: janderson@jhpartners.net Plan on attending all three sessions.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

 

 

EPIQ Sew a Mask Get Together (Online)
Jun 10 @ 7:30 PM

Dr Arruda, Director of Public Health is now telling Quebecers to wear masks when physical distancing isn’t possible in public. If you want to try to make your own mask why not join EPIQ volunteer Michelle Lupien for this free online face mask sewing session? Pattern and instructions will be emailed out ahead of time to all participants. We invite you to reuse fabrics from older clothes, such as cotton or cotton polyester blends.  You will also need bias tape or elastic. This will be a great way to socialize while learning a new skill! Register as early as possible so that you can receive and print out the pattern, read over the helpful directions an obtain log-in details  prior to the event.

Jun
11
Thu
2020
Online Session for Parents: Get Ready for Kindergarten
Jun 11 @ 7:30 PM

Good news:  It is not currently possible to offer this  Get Ready for Kindergarten session on-site  due to physical distancing measures . Thankfully we can bring it to you via videoconferencing technology.  This year you can attend in your PJ’s from the comfort of home!  All you will need is a cellphone, laptop with camera or tablet and an internet connection. Please contact us to reserve your spot.

Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.

Photo of Julie Fraser
Julie Fraser, psycho-educator

Join Psycho-Educator, Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child to get ready for kindergarten.

For more information or to register, please email Jan Anderson, Community Organizer so you can obtain the log-in details.   janderson@jhpartners.net

 

Jun
13
Sat
2020
Dadventures: Paternity Week Amazing Race Challenge – POSTPONED
Jun 13 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

On the plains of Abraham with a potluck picnic. For the whole family!

Jun
16
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Understanding the Québec Daycare System
Jun 16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  1. Baby Chat Café  has always offered a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. During this pandemic period we will be meeting online instead of in person. Join us via teleconferencing on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer. Exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. We no longer have to worry about the shortage of parking space!   Come as you are and chill with us.  Learn more about the Québec Daycare System at the June 16th  session. Amanda Heath and Dana Hey will be giving us some insights from the perspective of a mom / daycare provider.

Registration by the day prior is necessary so we can email you the log-in details.  Baby Chat Café is a great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.    Hope to see you there!

 

Jun
17
Wed
2020
CHEP Videoconference: Coping with Arthritis During Social Isolation
Jun 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

One in five Canadians lives with Arthritis, according to the Arthritis Society. Arthritis can cause pain, decrease mobility, and diminish the quality of life. Join us via videoconference or telephone line  to learn about what you can do to manage your symptoms better and improve your functioning during these times of social isolation when our regular routines have gone by the wayside. There will be an open Q&A period at the end of the presentation. Pre-registration is necessary to obtain login details.

Learn more about 

1. The Different Types of Arthritis             

2. Causes and Risk Factors

3. What You Can do to Manage Arthritis

 Our Presenter, Myra Siminovitch, B.Sc., MBA, is a Montreal physiotherapist with a special interest in Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

Visit CHEP online @ www.chssn.org
A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023

 

Kirk Hall Crafters
Jun 17 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jun
18
Thu
2020
Community Outreach to Seniors and their Caregivers: Tools for Planning Ahead (Online)
Jun 18 @ 10:00 AM

Planning ahead – no matter your age – makes things easier for people who might have to manage your affairs. Decide what is important for the future for you and those around you. Make sure your documents reflect your wishes and tell your loved ones. Learn about the legal tools that are available for all Quebecers such as  powers of attorney, protection mandates, wills and advance medical directives.

Join us as Richard Goldman, Laywer with Éducaloi explains what options are available, and how you can access them. There will be time for participants to ask questions. Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s and Accreditation Canada Surveyor) will also be present to respond to questions of a medical nature regarding these planning tools.

Pre-registration is necessary so we can send you the log-in details prior to the session. All you need to take part is internet access and a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you require technical assistance to help you feel more comfortable with this format, just ask and we will be happy to assist you. 

This project has been made possible thanks to:

YES Montreal – Transferable Skills Webinar
Jun 18 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

 

YES Montreal, in partnership with Voice of English-speaking Québec, is pleased to present this webinar! If you are a new graduate, considering a career shift or just wondering how to successfully navigate the current local Quebec job market, highlighting your transferable skills will help you and your résumé stand out. This workshop, co-hosted by two organizations dedicated to helping English-speaking Quebecers, is designed to help you define, identify and use the skills that you already possess to your advantage across different fields and industries, especially in a post-COVID workforce. Recognizing these top skills that employers are after is the first step toward understanding and adapting to current changing labour markets and conditions. A Q&A period will follow the presentation.

Please register here:
https://bit.ly/2BoqYxN

Introduction to the F.O.R.T. PROGRAM Zoom session
Jun 18 @ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

New to Quebec and looking for employment services in English? Well, we have a special Zoom webinar to introduce you to our partners from the F.O.R.T. Program.

 

VEQ Annual General Meeting 2020
Jun 18 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting.

Originally scheduled to take place on May 28th, the VEQ Board of Directors made the decision to move it to June 18th.

The health and safety of our community members is our main priority. With the current Covid-19 pandemic, the AGM will be carried out online using the Zoom platform.

A link to connect and the documents for the AGM, will be sent via email to members who have confirmed.

You may also request that the AGM package be sent to you in the mail. This will be done the week prior to the meeting.

If you would like to participate, please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 221 or by emailing info@veq.ca

Virtual Art Therapy Session
Jun 18 @ 7:00 PM

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Sometimes what you need most is a safe place to process everything that is happening in your life. Jeffery Hale Community Partners is offering caregivers an opportunity to participate in free online art therapy sessions.

Jeffery Hale Community Partners regularly offers caregivers an opportunity to take part in free art therapy sessions.  Participants will work in a small group with certified art therapist, Sophie Lesard-Latendresse. No artistic talent is needed. These session are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art. Treat yourself to some ME  time!

  • May 14 – Session 1         The self-portrait box: Inside and outside of self
  • May 21 -Session 2         Honouring our needs
  • May 28 – Session 3        Caregiving experience through clay
  • June 4- Session 4          Body tracing & spontaneous painting
  • June 9- Session  5          Hope and resilience through art
  • June 18- Session 6        The mask process

For more information or to enroll, please contact  Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: 418 684-5333, ext. 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Jun
20
Sat
2020
EQIC Summer Solstice Spa Nite (Online)
Jun 20 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

EPIQ Volunteer, Dana invites you to  celebrate the summer solstice with a cleansing spa night. Now more than ever is a great time to cleanse ourselves inside and out while welcoming this wonderful time of year. So put on your comfy summer jammies, grab a glass of whatever quenches your thirst, and join  in on  an interactive vitual spa night.

Dana will be giving a hair mask tutorial with the ingredients listed below. We may also do facials and a tutorial on “dry brushing”. Many of the ingredients for the mask and facial you probably already have in the house, and if not can pick up cheaply and easily at  your local  pharmacy or grocery store.

Registration by noon on the Friday prior is  necessary since our get together will be done via teleconferencing and we need to send you the login details.

Hair Mask Ingredients:

  • Coconut oil
  • Pink Himalayen salt (or any salt that is not fine. Himalayen sea salt works too!)
  • Tea tree, lavender, peppermint or rosemary essential oil
  • You will need a bowl and a towel

Face Mask Ingredients:

If you already have a mask –  use that!   If not then you’ll need:

  • Honey
  • Oats (preferably big oats)

If you have micellar  water, toner, and moisturizer, please have close at hand as well. If you do not have a dry bush ,that’s ok!  Dana will explain the proper way to use one. Any questions – feel free to contact her.

 

 

 

 

Jun
22
Mon
2020
Welcome to the Morrin Centre!
Jun 22 @ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Despite the current situation that calls for social distancing, the Morrin Centre offers services that are available online. If you would like to get to know more about them, please join us on a quick virtual tour!  All you need to do is send an email to Maria Castro to request your access to the Zoom session.

Jun
24
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jun 24 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jun
29
Mon
2020
SNACS Summer Book Fair
Jun 29 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Bilingual Book Club – club de lecture bilingue
Jun 29 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment!

This week’s book: Ru by Kim Thúy

Find the book synopsis here: Ru by Kim Thúy on Goodreads

Jun
30
Tue
2020
SNACS Summer Book Fair
Jun 30 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Online Breastfeeding Get Together
Jun 30 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Instead of our usual Café au Lait Crew group sessions, the Wellness Centre is offering online breastfeeding support on Tuesday, June 30 starting at 10:00 AM.   You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and the expertise of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Partners are welcome too!

There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. You must pre-register so that we can send you the required log-in information the day before to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.

Zoom Introductory Session with Canadian Parents for French
Jun 30 @ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Would you like to learn more about the benefits of bilingualism? Are you interested in encouraging linguistic duality in your family? Would you like help in improving your French?
Did you know that you can have access to the services offered by Canadian Parents for French?

We have prepared a Zoom session to answer these and any other questions you may have!

 

Jul
1
Wed
2020
SNACS Summer Book Fair
Jul 1 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Kirk Hall Crafters
Jul 1 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jul
2
Thu
2020
SNACS Summer Book Fair
Jul 2 @ 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Jul
3
Fri
2020
SNACS Summer Book Fair
Jul 3 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

SNACS Entrepreneurs will be holding a Summer Book Fair starting on Monday, June 29th at Quebec High School, 945 ave Belvedere. Come and pick up your summer reading!

Monday, June 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books are $2. Payment can be made with debit/credit cards ONLY.
Please note that in compliance with public health regulations, capacity in the sale will be limited and we ask everyone to maintain a distance of 2 metres as well as sanitizing hands upon entering the sale.

Books to donate? Books can be dropped off June 22-July 2 (Mon-Fri only) from 9am-4pm at the main entrance of Quebec High School (945 ave Belvedere)

For more information, call 418-570-8355

Jul
7
Tue
2020
The Wellness Centre, what are their services?
Jul 7 @ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

The Wellness Centre offers a wide array of services to the English-speaking community. You are cordially invited to join us in an informative talk with one of their staff members and know more about what they have to offer!

 

Jul
8
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jul 8 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jul
9
Thu
2020
Directions Workout for Preschoolers
Jul 9 @ 10:00 AM

Join us for some family fun at our Directions Workout. Fitness trainer, Jarryd Smith will get your children moving while helping them become more familiar with many common directions they need to understand before starting kindergarten.  Words like  above, below, next to, before, after, on, under, in front of, behind, around and through. Register by the evening prior to obtain log-in details. READY, SET, GO …

 

Jul
11
Sat
2020
Quebec Art Company Auditions – Hair
Jul 11 – Jul 12 all day

 

Quebec Art Company (QAC) auditions for principal roles as well as ensemble in the Spring 2021 production of the musical Hair on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12.

Venue TBD.

For more information, audition registration, details on roles and expectations for the auditions please visit the QAC website:
www.quebecartcompany.com

Please note: In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, auditions will respect regulations might be in place at the time.

Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Jul 11 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment!

This week’s book: Ru by Kim Thúy

Find the book synopsis here: Ru by Kim Thúy on Goodreads

Jul
14
Tue
2020
Baby Chat: Communicating with Baby (Online)
Jul 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you pefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more  parking hassels!

Geneviève Fily-Paré, speech pathologist with Centre Mosaïque de Québec: Clinique d’orthophonie will be joining us for a discussion on communicating with your baby.  You will also have an opportunity to learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy intiative.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

VEQ Newcomers’ Financial Literacy Workshop
Jul 14 @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

A big part of the learning process when moving to a new country consists of understanding the local financial system.  VEQ in partnership with Option Travail invites you to participate in this virtual workshop, aimed at helping you understand how to manage your money in Canada.

Jul
15
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jul 15 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jul
16
Thu
2020
EPIQ’s first Virtual Summer Social – CANCELLED
Jul 16 @ 7:00 PM

Please join the EPIQ gang  for a summer social via your home through Zoom. Use this occasion to get dressed up, enjoy  a little plate of yummy adult snacks and quench your thirst while chatting. Please register by noon on the day of the event  so we can send you the login details. Any questions? C0ntact Dana, the host for this special evening!

Jul
21
Tue
2020
Online Breastfeeding Get Together
Jul 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

In lieu of our usual Café au lait Crew onsite  sessions the Wellness Centre will be offering online breastfeeding support  on Tuesday,  June 9 and 30 starting at 10 AM.   You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  the expertice of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Partners  are welcome as well.  There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.

 

 

 

Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Health & Nutrition
Jul 21 @ 7:00 PM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME!  July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net

July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero

Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better?  How does food impact function?  Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times  with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible through funding from

Jul
22
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jul 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jul
23
Thu
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Health & Nutrition (repeat event)
Jul 23 @ 10:00 AM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for a 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME!  July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net

July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero

Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better?  How does food impact function?  Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible through funding from

Jul
25
Sat
2020
Newcomers Summer Picnic
Jul 25 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

New to Quebec City and eager to meet people? Join us on the Plains for a fun meet-and-greet outdoors on a historic site with gorgeous views and a beautiful garden.

Bring a blanket, snacks, and your energy to share your experiences with other newcomers.

Although physical distancing measures have been relaxed, we are still encouraging everyone to wear a mask, carry hand-sanitizer, and keep a safe physical distance.

RSVP by e-mail to Maria Castro to confirm your attendance and enter your name for the door prize raffle!

Parking is available and so is transportation by bus (lines 11, 800, 801, or 807) followed by a short walk.

 

Jul
27
Mon
2020
EPIQ Virtual Whine Down
Jul 27 @ 8:00 PM

Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second  virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂

Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register  by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our  EPIQ host for this event.

Jul
28
Tue
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Jul 28 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien

Find the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads

 

Jul
29
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Jul 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
4
Tue
2020
EPIQ Tent Show & Tell Tuesday (Online)
Aug 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Create a homemade fort or tent prior to this session and give your playmates a virtual tour at this EPIQ get together for English-speaking families! Learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy project at the same time. Pre-registration is necessary by the day prior so we can send you the log-in details.

Aug
5
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 5 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
8
Sat
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Aug 8 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien

Find the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads

 

2020 Virtual Bishop’s Forum
Aug 8 @ 10:00 AM – Aug 11 @ 2:00 PM

 

We are pleased to let you know that the Bishop’s Forum is going virtual!

We will be welcoming young English-speaking Quebecers aged 17-26 who:

  • Identify as members of the English-speaking community
  • Want to deepen their understanding of how Quebec society works
  • Are passionate about working with their peers to bring about positive change

 WHEN: Saturday, August 8th through Tuesday, August 11th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 WHAT: Themes we have discussed at past Forums have included engaged citizenship, indigenous rights, social sustainability, mental health and health care, education, linguistic rights and much more. The Forum’s discussions are driven by participants’ interests and passions.

 WHERE & HOW: Participants will join our virtual Bishop’s Forum community for an online experience connecting with engaged youth from across the province (sessions will be hosted via web-based teleconferencing).

What will participants gain from the Bishop’s Forum?

  • Connect with fellow young Quebecers who will positively challenge them
  • Expand their network and engage with inspiring guest speakers
  • Become empowered to lead change in their own community

We’re also hosting an Instagram live event at @bishopsforum for interested young people on Tuesday, June 30th at 5:00 pm. Yolande James and past participants will be on hand to answer questions.

The Bishop’s Forum is funded by the Government of Quebec as part of its Stratégie d’action jeunesses 2016-2021. There is no cost to participate.

If you know a young person who fits the criteria above, please encourage them to apply.

Registration can be done online at https://bishopsforum.ubishops.ca/registration/

Registration deadline: August 5, 2020

Aug
12
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 12 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
15
Sat
2020
Newcomers’ Walking Tour around Old Quebec
Aug 15 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

New to Quebec and eager to discover it? We’ve got you covered!

Sign up to one of the two FREE walking tours around Old Quebec on Saturday, August 15th. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!

Space is LIMITED, so please confirm your attendance ASAP via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca

Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Aug
19
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 19 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
21
Fri
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Fitness Advice
Aug 21 @ 10:00 AM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Aug
24
Mon
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Aug 24 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis

Find the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads

 

Aug
25
Tue
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Fitness Advice (repeat event)
Aug 25 @ 7:00 PM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with  Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Aug
26
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 26 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
28
Fri
2020
*Date change* Free Sunset Ferry Ride for Newcomers
Aug 28 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Friday, August 28th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. ***Note that the event date was changed because of the possibility of rain on Saturday, August 29th.***

We will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 6:00 PM. Once there, we can grab some food or some ice-cream (or both!) from the food trucks available on the day, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec).

The fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places.  Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366, extension 225. Or email newcomers@veq.ca

The Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.

Sep
2
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 2 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
8
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Welcome Back
Sep 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Sep
9
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 9 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
11
Fri
2020
Last Day to Pick Up Community Artwork
Sep 11 all day

Friday, September 11th is the deadline to pick up your artwork at VEQ! For anyone who participated in our Connecting the Community Through Creativity Art Workshops and still has artwork to pick up at VEQ, please contact Maria Hoyt at cathrine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 224 to set up a time to come. Thank you!

Sep
12
Sat
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Sep 12 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis

Find the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads

 

Sep
13
Sun
2020
Yoga at the Park!
Sep 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.

Sep
16
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 16 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Sep 16 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

  • Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
  • Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
  • Find the position that’s right for you and baby
  • Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
  • Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
  • Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
  • Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone

To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Sep
17
Thu
2020
YOGA AT THE PARK!
Sep 17 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.

Sep
19
Sat
2020
Saint Patrick’s Day in September
Sep 19 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

“St. Patrick’s in September” musical event! 

A Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec is a Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) project that promotes and documents the richly diverse musical landscape of English-speakers across Quebec. It provides an opportunity for English-speaking Quebecers to share their musical heritage within and beyond their communities.

QAHN, along with its local partners from the Greater Quebec City area, are proud to showcase on Facebook live the talents and knowledge of local musicians, dancers, and enthusiasts from Valcartier, Shannon, Kinnear’s Mill and beyond!

Come join us live on QAHN’s and VEQ’s Facebook page!

For more information on A Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec  https://www.facebook.com/ADifferentTune/

Sep
22
Tue
2020
The Safe Use of Medication. Do I Still Need This Medication?
Sep 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Register by sending us an email with your contact info (name, phone number and organization) at: info@seniorsactionquebec.ca. A confirmation email will be sent to you within 2 working days.

Camille Gagnon, PharmD, Assistant Director of the Canadian Deprescribing Network will be presenting on: How to make sure your medications are helping and not harming. Why does aging make us more sensitive to the effects of medication? and how can seniors, caregivers and healthcare professionals work together to prevent harmful medication effects?

Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Sep 22 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich

Find the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads

 

Sep
23
Wed
2020
CHEP Video-conference: Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Emotional Resilience during the Pandemic
Sep 23 @ 10:00 AM

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an international public health emergency that poses a serious challenge to our physical and psychological resilience. This pandemic affects how we live and how we die. It impacts our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, changes the way we love and care for ourselves and others, and influences how we work play and grieve. Psychosocial Therapist and Grief Counsellor, Yvonne Clark will be joining us for a practical discussion on mental health, grief and life losses and how we can cope during the Covid crisis.

This activity is made possible thanks to

 

https://wejh.ca/event/chep-video-conference-grief-and-life-losses/

 

Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 23 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
24
Thu
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
Sep 24 @ 7:00 PM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.  Join us for the last in our 3-part online summer series entitled Taking Care of ME!

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

September 24 – 7 pm:  Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

 

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. It is natural to feel stressed and anxious on occasion but constant worrying and preoccupation with worst-case scenarios can be unproductive and even paralyzing. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms including sleeplessness, heart racing, sweating, trembling and fatigue. Anxiety can steal your joy and your health. Join us for an interesting session with psychologist, David Martin as we explore practical ways to manage stress and overcome caregiver anxiety even in the midst of a pandemic.

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Sep
25
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Space
Sep 25 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Sep
28
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Sep 28 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Sep
29
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Sep 29 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Sep
30
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 30 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Oct
3
Sat
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Oct 3 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich

Find the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads

 

Oct
6
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
7
Wed
2020
Straight Talk about End of Life Options: Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers
Oct 7 @ 10:00 AM

If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various  options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.

Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.

This  event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to register, please  contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 7 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Straight Talk about End of Life Options: Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers
Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM

If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various  options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.

Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.

This  event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to regster, please  contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Oct
13
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
14
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

EPIQ Online Planning Party
Oct 14 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

EPIQ stands for English-speaking Parents in Quebec City and it’s the driving force behind a variety of fun activities for parents and kids. Prior to 2020 these activities took place all over town and included everything from pumpkin patch outings to our annual HOHOHO Here We Go Again Christmas Party. But this year things may  look a little different. But that doesn’t mean we can still stay connected via teleconferencing.  Let’s  get creative together. Join us on line as we plot  new ways to have fun in a pandemic! Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Price jprice@jhpartners.net to get the login details for this fun annual planning evening scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 starting at 7 pm.

 

Oct
15
Thu
2020
Enhancing Motor Skills for Elementary School Success
Oct 15 @ 7:30 PM

Is your son or daughter physically ready to start school? In recent  years kindergarten  teachers have noted children’s fine motor skills  may not be ready to hold a pencil, use scissors, tie shoes laces, undo buttons or engage in other daily fine motor activities. These skills are easily cultivated at home through games and simple daily tasks. Join us for an interesting informal  discussion with occupational therapist Pascale Lemaire. Learn more about the importance of fine motor skill development and the role it plays in school readiness in this free, online parent know-how session.

Register by October 14, 2020 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!

 

Oct
19
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Oct 19 @ 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews

Find the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads

 

Oct
20
Tue
2020
Remote work webinar
Oct 20 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.

Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
21
Wed
2020
Community Outreach Session: Eating Well During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Oct 21 @ 10:00 AM

You can practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic!

Join Théa Demmers, Registered Dietitian with Concordia University’s PERFORM Centre, as she shares strategies related to eating well. Learn about the impact of the pandemic on our daily habits and tips on ways to change.

 

This activity is brought you by:

Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 21 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Oct
23
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Halloween
Oct 23 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents.  This month’s theme is Halloween! Be sure to wear your costume so you can show it off on the screen. Enjoy a scary story, some silly songs and games and learn how to make a witch’s broom out of things from your recycling box. To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.

Oct
27
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Straight Talk about Pelvic Floor Care
Oct 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

Find out everything you need to know about pelvic care with Chantal Couture,  physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 27 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
28
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 28 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

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