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.
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
Whether you moved to Quebec City from another province or country, this workshop has been designed to help you understand Quebec’s health system. It will be followed by a brief presentation on how to be prepared and fully enjoy the winter. Pst, the door prize will be drawn virtually.
Parental support and involvement are key to making school a positive experience right from the start. We all want our children to enjoy learning, to suceed academically and to be happy at school. Join us for an informal discussion with teacher Liam Jones to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.
The session will touch on how to help your child:
Arrive at school ready to learn,
Organize themselves,
Reinforce learning concepts at home,
Expand their vocabulary particularly in their second language;
Establish good rapport with teacher and school,
Develop study skills and much more!
Register by November 3, 2020 to obtain the log-in 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, so reserve your seat today!
It’s time to put the rumors aside when it comes to dealing with daycare during a pandemic! Come and learn the facts! Join Amanda Heath for an information session touching on some of the most basic questions that any parent/expecting parent would have when it comes to daycare and the pandemic. She will be covering topics such as: what you should expect when dropping off and picking up your children, COVID-19 rules and regulations and how they apply to your children, as well as recent updates. 
Whether you have a child in daycare already but are considering keeping them home, or if you are looking for a daycare, this session is for you! The current health rules and regulations mandated by public health are the same for ALL types of daycares, which means that you will be receiving facts relevant to your situation. All sources of information will be shared with you so that you know where to look for future updates.
Registration is required.
Please RSVP to Jessica Price to get the ZOOM login details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Calling all parents – plan to join us for the first TaB session of the fall season for a catch-up gab session online. Great chance to “see” one another and show off how much your kids have grown over the summer. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
For those of you who always wished the Cafe au Lait meetings were on a weekend, this is for you! Join our host Shelley Dupuis for this virtual meeting on Sunday November 8th at 10am.
During this meeting we will be talking about breastfeeding and returning to work, including pumping & storing breast milk.
Important to note that if you are struggling with breastfeeding issues, or have any other questions about breastfeeding, we can talk about that too! If you just need to see and chat with other parents, this is a really embracing space. Expectant moms are also welcome!
Don’t worry if you’re a little late. We all understand baby’s timing may not line up with the schedule! Come as you are – when you can.
For more information or to get the ZOOM login details contact Jessica Price, information above.
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
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!
We’ve had a baby boom over the past few months in the middle of a pandemic and we want to hear your birthing stories. Grab a coffee, tea or tisane and turn on your device and be prepared to meet some incredibly strong women!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Consider participating in a one-time online focus group for guys raising kids in Quebec City. Mardoché Mertilus, Program Manager of Programme d’Adaptation des Pratiques aux réalités Paternelles with the Regroupement pour la valorisation de la paternité (RVP) will be guiding us in this exercise. We’re looking for dads/step dads of newborns all the way to preteens. Join in and share your insights about how the Wellness Centre could better respond to your parenting needs in terms of of current services/programs and in the creation of new ones.
Get involved and help us make our community stronger! Just email our Community Organizer to obtain the Zoom login details for this event happening Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 pm.
If you are an English-speaking parent of a child, teen or adult with special needs living in the Greater Québec City region (north 
and south shores), the WE Belong Parents group is for you. It’s a safe place to share experiences and chat with other parents of special needs persons, learn new things, find resources, or just enjoy some “ME” time.
Join other parents for an Info Night to learn about services and share your experiences. Please RSVP directly to knadeau@jhpartners.net and you will be sent the login information for the meeting.
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
Aging family members or loved ones with memory loss and/or Alzheimer’s-like dementia often struggle with behaviours that can be quite disturbing for those around them. Such behaviours may include difficulty sleeping, wandering, repeating the same thing over and over, personal hygiene issues, paranoia, lack of social filters, angry outbursts and many more. Join us for a frank discussion with Geneviève Gaboury, social counsellor with the Société Alzheimer de Québec to discover what triggers these behaviours and some useful strategies to help everyone cope more positively in these situations. To register for this online session, please contact our community organizer.
This activity is made possible thanks to
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. This month’s theme is Autumn. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy some motorskill developing games.
Join in on the fun!
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.
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: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat
Find the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads
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.
How can you practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic? Concordia University PERFORM Centre’s kinesiologist, Christina Weiss will join us to share some interesting strategies to help keep us active during this unusual period. Join us to learn how COVID-19 impacts your daily habits and discover safe and fun ways to stay active during the long winter months ahead.
This activity is made possible thanks to funding from
and in partnership with
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
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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.
- A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Moms and dads plan to join us for an open discussion on the topic of tantrums with our special guest Jayanna Pleau, Special Educator with Jeffery Hale Community Services.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Dear parents,
Now that we are cooking at home more than ever, come join us for the first ever EPIQ cooking party! Never has there been a better time to cook with your family, and even add to your repertoire of recipes to « wow » your friends and family once we can get back to social gatherings.
Our host Elise’s talented husband and professional chef, Samuel, will be demonstrating how to make a restaurant quality creamy risotto (along with it’s versatile options). A list of ingredients and cookware needed will be provided in advance so you can cook right along with us (if you choose). Join us by yourself, with your partner, or with the whole family!
Hope to see you there!
Registration required!
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/
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
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the November 27th Sing-Along:
- Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
- Carol of the Bells
- Low how a Rose e’er blooming
- Noël nouvelet
- Maria walked amid the thorn
- Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
- Let it snow
As the second wave rages on, we are all depending more and more on technology to reduce isolation and keep us connected to one another. All of our caregiver programming has moved online, but some of us still aren’t feeling totally comfortable with the Zoom platform. If you haven’t yet taken the Zoom plunge, or you have but still need a hand feeling more comfortable with its many features, this is the session for you!
The Wellness Centre is partnering with Life Long Learning for this event. Join Michelle Osbourne and Meghan Radden from the Quebec City Reading Council for a fun, interactive session that will help seniors and their caregivers get comfy with Zoom! To participate you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with a web cam. Kindly register with our community organizer to obtain the login details.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Liz Perrin gives tips for saving money and shopping online. Discussion and sharing of ideas. In collaboration with Voice of English-speaking Quebec.
REGISTER in advance and get the Zoom link from the Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, Natalie Domingue: natalie@atwaterlibrary.ca
For questions about your digital device, contact CONNECT Project Coordinator Liz Perrin: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344.
With funding from the Government of Canada.
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
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
The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign is back and is celebrating 25 years!
Due to COVID-19, there can be NO collection of non-perishable food this year. Your monetary donations are needed more than ever! In support of the Campaign, VEQ is organizing a contest. The rules are simple. Donate at qchampers.ca, dig that ugly sweater out of storage, snap a selfie or get someone to take a picture of you wearing that abomination, and send the photo to info@veq.ca
Make sure you tell us who you are in your email. You know, in case you win. Good luck!
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Santa Claus will be joining us for the last TaB of 2020! Be sure to tune in at 9:30 am so your toddler can say hi! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the December 4th Sing-Along:
TBD
Who’s ready to get into the holiday spirit? I know that my family and I sure are! We’d love for you to join us (Dana Hey and family) by starting off this Christmas season with some cookie baking. We will be making a classic gingerbread recipe in many different shapes. Registration required in advance. The ingredients list as well as the zoom registration details will be emailed out closer to the date. To register and to get the zoom details contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
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: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat
Find the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads
Zoom in for a festive Caregivers’ Café as we explore ways to have better holiday visits with our loved ones this season. Special Educator, Danny Roach and Special Care Councellor, Lucie Lachance from the Jeffery Hale-Saint- Brigid’s Day Centre team will help us discover some creative ways to bring love and cheer despite pandemic restrictions. All participants will receive a free copy by mail of McGill’s helpful Dementia Activity Guide along with tips and suggestions from our delightful and very experienced guests. To obtain login details, please email Jan Anderson, Community Organizer.
This activity is made possibe thanks to:
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!
Join us for an informal chat with Kristy Findlay, Speech Language Pathologist as we explore fun facets of language development and learn new ways to increase baby’s vocabulary! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
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
To register:
learnquebec.ca/pandemicteens
Thank you for helping RISE and SNACS Entrepreneurs raise funds for the Hamper Campaign!
Only $10 per mason jar! Order below before December 10, then go to pickup your jars at Quebec High School (side door), 875 rue Pere-Marquette, on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
For more details and to order, please visit the link below:
https://wejh.ca/fun-jars-fundraiser/
Learn more about the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign here: qchampers.ca/
In this year of COVID-19, the Grinch has been hard at work keeping us from planning our annual EPIQ HOHOHO Here We Go Again Children’s Christmas Party. Never fear, the community Wellness Centre still has something fun in store for our little ones!
A team of jolly volunteers from our EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) group is offering local English-speaking families the chance to receive a customized video sent to your child(ren) from Santa, Mrs. Claus or a helpful elf. The video would be personalized to your family for a small fee (see payment details below). All of the profits will go towards the 25th annual Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Be sure to register before the December 10th deadline. We’re aiming to have your personalized video link(s) in your mailbox by December 17th. Your child(ren) can watch the video over and over again on a smart phone, tablet, or computer screen.
The best news of all is that 100% of proceeds from this project will help make this Christmas brighter for local families who are struggling financially this season. The funds will be used to fill Christmas hampers with lots of goodness. To learn more about this annual campaign, please take a moment to watch this inspiring video. You can bring a smile to your child’s face while supporting a great cause! If you would like to help with this project, please visit the blog page about how you can get involved as a volunteer.
To learn more about the campaign, please visit the link below:
qchampers.ca/
To learn more about this fundraiser, and to request a video, please visit the link below:
https://wejh.ca/personalized-videos-from-the-north-pole-for-your-child-this-holiday-season/
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for preschool children and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and play games to grow motor skills. This fun, vitual activity is organized by the Quebec City Reading Council.
Join in on the fun!
Reservations are necessary, please follow the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduirpz0iGtD6ev2JoAiUxNYZov38mEJI
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the December 11th Sing-Along: TBD
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
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the December 18th Sing-Along: TBD
The Morrin Centre and VEQ partnered once again for our traditional Holiday Happy Hour. Every year, the event raises funds for the Quebec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
We may not be able to get together in person this year, but we have a special December 18th evening planned for you.
Performing artists Valerie Clio, Melodie Spear, Guillaume Tondreau, Stéphane Beaudin, and Randall Spear agreed to put a show together in support of the Campaign.
Enjoy this year’s Friends and Family Holiday Party, and thank you in advance for supporting the Hamper Campaign!
Tune in at 7 p.m. this evening on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VoiceofEnglishspeakingQuebec
or YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNh23QNMSCkYg–JrVrzFw
QAC PRESENTS ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL PLAY READING
Greetings dear members, patrons and friends,
In these exceptional times of social restrictions and darkened stages, Quebec Art Company has decided to declare: The show must go on!
In the spirit of old-time radio shows (with a twist of modern technology), QAC is pleased to present its first-ever virtual play
reading.
We invite you to enjoy the quirky comedy You Can’t Take It With You, as performed by a group of talented local actors, all members of the QAC family, from the comfort of their homes.
Beginning Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m ., you will be able to view this exceptional performance from the comfort of your own home by tuning in to our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAbIAO6flMFE5mADZqfwrg
Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, You Can’t Take It With You tells the story of an eccentric family confronted by social standards and uptight socialites in the 1930s, an era well-suited to the “radio play” format QAC has chosen to present.
As this is a first for QAC, we are excited to embrace this new way of offering community theatre and encourage you to send us your feedback at info@quebecartcompany.com .
As always, we look forward to doing what we love doing … entertaining you!
Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel.
Take care of yourselves and one another.
– Cheryl Rimmer , President, Quebec Art Company
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
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
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 Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo
Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads
Calling all dads and/or moms and kiddos out into the snow! We invite you to join us for a day of Snow Fort Building Fun via zoom. How this will work is as follows: Dana Hey will do a quick chat via ZOOM at 10am to start you off, then after that it is up to you! The idea is to just get out in the snow, get creative and have some fun! 🙂 Take as much time as you need, and if you would like to share your snow structures with us, please send in pictures!
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details. 
When family caregivers open up about their emotions, they are often mention feelings of stress, sadness and depression. But we rarely talk about the anger, impatience and even rage that can flare up in an instant. Who hasn’t snapped back during their caregiving journey and then relentlessly beat themselves up for it later? If you have ever felt like clenching your fists and screaming in frustration, you are not alone. Most caregivers probably experience these strong emotions from time to time.
Anger is an important emotion to explore and understand within the caregiving relationship. This Caregivers’ Café session will help you build a greater understanding of anger and your relationship to the emotion. Participants will be encouraged to articulate their feelings around anger and discuss how they express anger within their caregiving relationships. Together we will explore new ways to cope with anger and dare to talk about it openly. To join this online conversation, simly contact our community orgnaizer for the Zoom log-in details
This activity is made possibe thanks to:
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!
Have you ever wondered about the expression “sleep like a baby”?? Let’s admit it … sometimes babies just don’t sleep as much as we’d like them to! Join us for an informal chat about the zzzzz’s or lack thereof! Share your nap and bedtime strategies and make a new friend or two. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Do you love to play games but finding it difficult in the current circumstances? Well, how about participating in an online game night, conducted by a host from La Revanche? Space is limited to 20 people, so reservations are a must!
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 Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo
Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads
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/
Life as we knew it changed drastically back in March 2020 with the declaration of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve been dealing with risk and uncertainty ever since. This is a very stressful time for everyone but particularly for seniors and their caregivers. Why not set aside some time this week to check in with with psychologist Dr Camillo Zacchai to learn new ways to manage these unsettling times. Please contact our community organizer for the login details.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
Once again, we will have the undivided attention of a CRA representative, who will walk us through the tools and resources available to assist in applying for the credits and benefits you may not be aware you are entitled to. Please come with your questions, the CRA will be delighted to answer your individual questions after their presentation.
Lifelong Learning returns for the second half of our semester. Join on January 21st to say “Hi” and share your holiday stories. Let’s use this to check in and see what’s coming up for LLL.
This activity and all Lifelong Learning activities for the 2020-2021 season are FREE.
Registration is required. Please email Meghan at info@LIfelongLearningquebec.org or visit our NEW facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningQuebec for details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us for a special online Family Literacy Celebration. This year’s theme is “Travel the World Together”. Even if we can’t actually travel and visit other people, we can still learn about the world and other cultures from our homes using our imagination and resources.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management, and boy, it’s been stressful at times, lately!
During this session, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing, mindfulness meditation. You can participate in one or both sessions, as you wish.
Join us for an informal information virtual learning session with David Martin, psychologist to learn more about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
How can you know if your child is exhibiting normal kid behavior or ADHD?
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of ADHD and what diagnostic tools are available for local English-speaking families coping with this diagnosis?
Come away with parenting tips and useful resources to better support children with ADHD.
Register by January 25, 2021 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!
Open to those who missed this event last year and to those who wish to refresh their work from last year. This is part 1 of the Art of Storytelling series offered during the spring of 2020. Part 2 will be coming up later in the month.
Storytelling is something we do naturally and have done so since the dawn of time (so easy a Caveman could do it). This interactive activity we will teach you to harness your creativity and develop better stories to tell. Whether they are your everyday stories to a fantasy world you tell your grandkids. Learn from the experts at Disney’s Pixar on how to develop our own unique stories while listening to what inspires them to develop such beautiful films.
Don’t let yourself get bored, come play board games with us!
VEQ is proud to invite you to a virtual game night you will not forget! Join us on Zoom, and be prepared to be entertained by a series of games that La Revanche (who will be your MC for the night) has made possible to play in online social settings.
Participating will, of course, be the number 1 take away, but the top 3 scorers will also walk away with prizes—just saying!
To sign up, please send an email to info@veq.ca with your name and the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link.
Please note:
A household using the same “Zoom window” will play as a team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts.
All ages welcome.
The education system in Quebec is unique in many ways. Language laws dictate who is eligible to attend school in English and who is not. Parents and newcomers may find it hard to navigate the school system. The session “A Québec School System 101” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.
Be sure to register by noon on February 1 for this informative virtual community outreach session so we can send you the login details.
“A Québec School System 101” online event is for you, if you’ve ever wondered …
- Is my child eligible to attend school in English?
- When and how do we register for Kindergarten, elementary school and high school?
- What school(s) can my kids attend based on where I live? If I am willing to drive my kids to school can they attend a school in another sector of town?
- What are the options in terms of preschool, Pre-K, programme passe-partout, and before- and after-school daycare and how do we access them? What are the related costs? And what services are offered in each program?
- Grade names here differ from those elsewhere. What is meant by cycle 1 and 2 and sec. 1, 2, etc. ?
- Is it true parents of elementary students are often required to pay for noon-time surveillance if their children eat lunch at school? If so, how does that work and what does it cost?
- Why do we have to purchase so many supplies each fall for kids attending public school. Doesn’t the school board provide these supplies? Who will give me the list of what materials my child needs and when?
- I live on the south shore; when will there be an English elementary school on my side of the St-Lawrence?
- What is all the fuss about school boards being replaced by service centres? What impact will this have on my child’s education and our local English-speaking community?
- Québec schools seem to put a lot of emphasis on provincial exams; at what grade do these exams start? How does QCSB compare to other local boards in terms of exam results?
- What is the difference between Québec’s adult education and DEP programs and CEGEP? Can we access these programs in English in Québec City? How do we apply? What programs are available and are there any fees for them?
“A Québec School System 101” session is a joint venture brought to you by Jeffery Hale Community Partners, Voice of English-Speaking Québec and the Central Québec School Board.
PS – 101 (pronounced “one-oh-one”) is a topic for beginners in any area. It has all the basic principles and concepts that are expected in a particular field. In Québec, 101 also has quite another significance!
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: Brother / 33 tours by David Chariandy
Find the book synopsis here: Brother by David Chariandy on Goodreads
Loving yourself is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so kind with others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual session for senior caregivers led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. We will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply using art materials we all have around the house. You’ll come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary as spaces are limited. Please contact our community organizer for the log-in details.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
Are you eager to be able to travel again and visit family and friends; or simply exploring foreign lands and cultures? While it is not recommended to do so right now, we can still transport ourselves through food! In this first Zoom session, Maria will show you how to prepare two typical Latin American dishes: pico de gallo and refried beans. The list of ingredients will be shared in advance, so you can get them ahead of time. You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 😀
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know!
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Join us (hosts Elise and Samuel) for a virtual wine tasting on Thursday, February 4th, at 8pm! Wine is definitely an essential item, so wine not come and appreciate it’s craft amongst good company. We’ll be going through the basic steps of wine tasting, while comparing a New World and Old World wine of the same grape variety.
Here are the wines we will be tasting, which are available at the SAQ:
- Imagery Pinot Noir Californie 2019, Red wine, 750 ml, USA California (found in cellar part of the SAQ) $21.95 https://www.saq.com/fr/13692157
- Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes, Red wine, 750 ml, France Bourgogne, $19.05 https://www.saq.com/fr/10667474
If you’d prefer to taste a wine you have on hand at home alternatively, you are still welcome to join us!
Also, if you prefer a non-alcoholic beverage or a de-alcoholized wine, feel free to join in with your own beverage or try one of our de-alcoholized recommendations below.
- Artis Merlot Vin de France, Red wine, de-alcoholized(.5%), 750 ml, France, $9.45 https://www.saq.com/fr/14323871
- Torres Natureo 2019, White wine, de-alcoholized (.5%), 750 ml, Spain, $9.75 https://www.saq.com/en/1133479
We hope to see you there,
Cheers!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Richard Goldman, lawyer with Éducaloi, will be joining us at this session for an introduction to the basics of Quebec family law, followed by an interactive discussion. Plan to join us!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email jprice@jhpartners.net
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!
Join us for an informal virtual get together with Kristy Findlay, Speech Pathologist as we chat about communicate with baby. Learn about signing with baby and many other fun communication stategies. For more details or to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Join Lifelong Learning for an information session to find out about benefit and credit payments you could get from the Canada Revenue Agency. A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will share information on how benefits are calculated, how and when you should apply for benefits, and will answer any questions you might have.
Along with discussing COVID-related tax option, here is an overview of topics that will be covered.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP);
Reimbursement of Old Age Security Benefits (OAS);
Goods and service tax credit (GSTC);
Pension income splitting;
Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Disability amount;
Medical expenses;
Canada caregiver amount;
Home accessibility expenses;
Direct Deposit;
Authorize a representative;
Scams;
Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program;
Online service – My CRA Account.
Registration is required to receive the call details. This event is open to all adults over the age of 50 in the Quebec City area.
New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!
Feel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:
newcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
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!
Registration required through the following link:
Registration Page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfu6oqDkqGtbC_YqFkvMYT1Ob8hFzQclS
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/394908025053569/
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: Brother / 33 tours by David Chariandy
Find the book synopsis here: Brother by David Chariandy on Goodreads
Straight Talk about End-of-Life Options with presenter Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor – Jeffrey Hale Community Partners (JHCP)
This session addresses end-of-life options: palliative care, do not resuscitate orders, refusal or withdrawal of treatment, medical assistance in dying, and advanced medical directives.
This health video conference will take place in a Zoom Meeting format (where attendees can see each other as opposed to a webinar format where attendees do not see each other).
Registration in advance is necessary. Please click here and follow the instructions. Your response to this question “Which community organization invited you to this CHEP session?” should be Jeffery Hale Community Partners.
Being a parent can be challenging, rewarding, and complicated, but we love unconditionally. Sadly, family programs and services sometimes tend to forget or ignore step-parents. Step-parents make the choice to love, take care and be there, even when they may not have to. If you agree that family is not simply defined by blood but by commitment and by love, please join us virtually on the evening of Wednesday, February 17th, to connect with other step-moms and step-dads as we support and draw inspiration from one another. We will discuss everything from the role of a step-parent and undefined limits to its difficulties and rewards.
Registration required, but first…
Prior to our first get together, please read and reflect on the thoughtful words below from Jayanna Pleau, our step-parent host.
“When I grow up, I want to be a step-parent,” said no one, ever…
Mothers and fathers are praised for raising children, even celebrated. Mothers are even nicknamed “super moms.” During their careers and in their daily lives, protection, support, guidance, pride and love are expected from moms and dads towards their biological children. Yet, behind the shadows of these “super parents,” the same expectations are often held of step-parents towards another’s children. “Super moms” may get through parenthood with the help of unconditional love, but truth be told, step-parents sometimes have to resort to sheer will to get through their new lifestyle.
Standing tall, hands-on-hips, cape-in-wind, biological mothers are praised for raising children, and supported when the going gets tough. Invisible cape in the wind, step-parents are reminded of their choice should a burnout happen.
Between biological parents, there are various styles of discipline and chosen responsibilities. Step-parents continuously juggle anger, regret, happiness, content and guilt, and at times with unwanted sealed mouths, because final decisions are not our final decisions to make. Step-parents live lives that aren’t fully ours, yet people may remind us it was our choice.
Honestly, step-parenting is about changing your life for another’s children. It’s about constantly wondering where your limits are. It’s about taboo regrets, hushed thoughts, and guilty pleasures of replacing the biological parent half the time. It’s about waking up at night, dealing with tantrums, disciplining, spending time with someone else’s child, and wondering you can handle it, if it’s all worth it. It’s about being brave.
All good parenting requires love and care, but not DNA. The fine print for parenthood reads making children a priority. Parenthood is about teaching children valuable lessons and guiding them through life. It’s also about putting on a brave face that children are always safe with their parents.
Celebrating step-parents!
Bravery is great, but unconditional love is simply the best. Loving your own child is easy; loving another parent’s child as your own is what makes step-parents really special.
We invite all super step-moms and super step-dads to join the club. Step-parents, stand tall, put your hands on your hips and let your cape flow in the wind.
I look forward to meeting you on Zoom on February 17th.
Jayanna
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Self-care is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so compassionate towards others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual Caregivers’ Café session led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. Using material, we all have around the house we will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply. You’ll come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary, as spaces are limited. Contact our community organizer for the log-in details.
This activity has been made possible thanks to
About this Event
In partnership with the Festival du cinéma de la ville de Québec, the Morrin Centre presents Moving Pictures, a series of five events showcasing independent films by Anglophone Quebec filmmakers. From short films for teenagers to a documentary about Montreal’s underground art scene, everyone can find something to appreciate and enjoy in this project.
During this event, discover Montreal’s underground art scene through the 2019 documentary Sisters: Dream & Variations (16+).
Tyr and Jasa grew up in an artistic household where art was a way of life. Quirky and insightful sisters from Montreal, Tyr is a musician and singer while Jasa is an interdisciplinary artist. Inspired by their great-grandmother’s recordings of Icelandic folk songs, they have developed artistic practices that draw on their colourful imaginations and Icelandic roots. Their exploration leads them to journey to Iceland for the first time and collaborate on a project that brings together their artistic disciplines and cultural heritage.
In her debut feature film Sisters: Dream & Variations, editor and filmmaker Catherine Legault immerses us in an oniric world made up of animation, performances and cinema vérité. More than a portrait, the film is an inspiring look at the artistic approach, its various forms and how it can simultaneously express and explore who we are.
Upon registration, viewers will be emailed a link to the film. Once the link has been clicked, the film will be available for 48 hours. Viewers will also receive a link for the artist discussion held at 7 p.m. on February 18 via Zoom, where viewers will meet the film director Catherine Legault and the documentary’s protagonists Tyr and Jasa.
This project is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moving-pictures-sisters-dream-variations-tickets-136060597911?mc_cid=64d6c77a7b&mc_eid=f46f550b53
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
Are you eager to be able to travel again and visit family and friends; or simply exploring foreign lands and cultures? While it is not recommended to do so right now, we can still transport ourselves through food! In this first Zoom session, Maria will show you how to prepare two typical Latin American dishes: empanadas and tostones. The list of ingredients can be found below. You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 😀
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know!
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. 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.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us for an informative, interactive talk about antibiotic resistance with infectious disease specialist and new mom, Dr.Chloë Bogaty.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator, jprice@jhpartners.net
About this Event
Have you always wanted to learn more about philosophy? Are you interested in existential questions?
Welcome to the first event of our new series — Exchanges with an Expert. Inspired by the concept of living libraries around the world, these events allow inquisitive members of the public to connect with experts for a casual 10- to 15-minute conversation in a virtual setting.
This month, we welcome Dr. Don Landes, a philosophy professor at Université Laval. He will be online from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 20.
Whether you’ve always had burning questions about philosophy, or are merely intrigued by the daily routine of a philosophy professor, book your conversation with Prof. Landes right away!
“Don Landes has been a philosophy professor at Université Laval since 2015. He specializes in twentieth-century European philosophy, and particularly in the work of French philosophers Henri Bergson and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. His interests also include Existentialism, feminist philosophy, and ethics. His publications include an award-winning book (Merleau-Ponty and the Paradoxes of Expression, 2013) and many articles on topics such as expression, embodiment, habit, and intersubjectivity. Don is also well known for his translation into English of Merleau-Ponty’s most important book, Phenomenology of Perception, 1945 [2012]. He is currently working on a translation of a book by Henri Bergson alongside several other projects on ethics and expression.”
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exchanges-with-an-expert-don-landes-philosophy-tickets-140604548991?mc_eid=f46f550b53&mc_cid=64d6c77a7b
Join our volunteer host Dana for a movie night in the comfort of your own home! Please read her message below to you!
Hi! I hope that you can join me for a cozy “Moms’ Movie Night In” on February 20th starting at 7pm. We will do a little intro of ourselves and then start the movie by 7:30pm. I have chosen the movie “Bad Moms” because I feel it is something that we can all relate to and have a good laugh over. The movie is on Netflix.
See you then!
Dana
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Have any questions or concerns? Contact Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
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/
Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management, and boy, it’s been stressful at times, lately!
During this session, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing, mindfulness meditation. You can participate in one or both sessions, as you wish.
Coming from a different province you may have noticed auto insurance in Québec is quite different, and not only in terms of costs, but also coverage and such! Insurance in Canada is not standardized, so if you moved to Québec City from another province, you might find this introductory webinar quite handy!
If you moved from another country, you may not be familiar with the insurance industry or perhaps you are but it is different here than it is in your previous place of residence.
On Feb. 24th and in collaboration with the Autorité des marchés financiers, we will host an introductory Zoom session, aimed at clarifying any doubts you may have regarding insurance.
Join us for an informative session on Federal government benefits related to aging and the role of the caregiver. Service specialist for citizens from Service Canada, France Bélanger will be joining us to explore topics such as Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Employment Insurance, Compassionate Care benefits for caregivers and much more. For more information or to register please contact our Community Organizer.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Becoming a father is a huge life transition and one for which we often feel rather unprepared. Once it all begins, there is no going back! Moms-to-be get lots of support but new or expectant dads can sometimes feel left out or even disconnected from the whole process especially in these unusual pandemic times.
The community Wellness Centre is here to help our expectant and new dads connect with each other as you adjust to your new role as a father. You want to be the best dad possible for your child, but you probably have lots of questions. We want you to know that you are not alone!
This free pilot session aims to help new and expectant dads prepare for birth and parenthood. Together, we will explore some of the many challenges in becoming a new father and co-parent and do our best to help you thrive!
This free 90 minute workshop for dads only is led by Mardoché Mertius, a bilingual facilitator with Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité. Mardo is a father of two with another on the way. He has been organizing and leading prenatal groups for dads since 2013. We guarantee this will be a fun, learning adventure for all those men brave enough to enrol.
Register now for the first pilot session taking place the evening of March 2, 2021.
Click on the registration link below to reserve your spot!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ugqDspG9za1SICGvCTCusXg1dH9XY2
If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact Jessica at: jprice@jhpartners.net
About this Event
In partnership with the Festival du cinéma de la ville de Québec, the Morrin Centre presents Moving Pictures, a series of five events showcasing independent films by Anglophone Quebec filmmakers. From short films for teenagers to a documentary about Montreal’s underground art scene, everyone can find something to appreciate and enjoy in this project.
During this event, discover the 2011 drama The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (16+).
Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban eleven-year-old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, she runs away to find the truth.
Upon registration, viewers will be emailed a link to the film. Once the link has been clicked, the film will be available for 48 hours. Viewers will also receive a link for the artist discussion held at 7 p.m. on March 4 via Zoom, where they will meet film director and scriptwriter Tara Johns.
This project is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moving-pictures-the-year-dolly-parton-was-my-mom-tickets-136060884769?mc_cid=64d6c77a7b&mc_eid=f46f550b53
We are glad to be able to host in-person events once again!
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been finding it difficult to meet people? Are you eager to go out while connecting with others?
Join us either on Friday, March 5th, or Saturday, March 6 to go on a walk lit by torchlights.
While the authorities will allow in-person social gatherings during that week, we still have to comply with the safety measures, like keeping a physical distance from each other and wearing a mask at all times. Still, we’re happy to be able to meet and greet you outside of the virtual world!
At the end of the event, a participation prize will be awarded to a lucky winner of a $25 gift card from the commerce of choice.
*** As per the authority’s guidelines, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to get together in outdoor social gatherings. Make sure you book your spot!***
We are glad to be able to host in-person events once again!
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been finding it difficult to meet people? Are you eager to go out while connecting with others?
Join us either on Friday, March 5th, or Saturday, March 6 to go on a walk lit by torchlights.
While the authorities will allow in-person social gatherings during that week, we still have to comply with the safety measures, like keeping a physical distance from each other and wearing a mask at all times. Still, we’re happy to be able to meet and greet you outside of the virtual world!
At the end of the event, a participation prize will be awarded to a lucky winner of a $25 gift card from the commerce of choice.
*** As per the authority’s guidelines, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to get together in outdoor social gatherings. Make sure you book your spot!***
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
On this occasion, we will delight our palate with a Turkish dish: Lentil Kofte. Our guest cooks, Songul and Sinan will teach us how to prepare it as well as share with us about their native country and culture. While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food!
You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 😀
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know!
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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!
Learn about helpful federal government services and benefits to support families during this visit from Service Canada. Topics of interest include how to obtain a Social Insurance Number and passport for baby, child benefits, education savings plans, plus much more! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator jprice@jhpartners.net
Live your dream life by saving money!
VEQ is hosting Carl-André Poliquin from CJE Option-travail for a Zoom workshop on budgeting.
He will also be available to field your personal finance questions after the presentation.
For more information and to register, email Susanna Tang at susanna.tang@veq.ca
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, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 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 Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
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
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 registering in the following Zoom registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcO2ppj8uE9MQDOaOvgoIFWQzdqHe9CGF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/447811429749338/
You can also catch the broadcast on the Different Tune, QAHN, and VEQ Facebook pages:
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, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 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 Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.