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

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!

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/

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.

Join experienced psychoeducator Krysta Letto to learn more about anxiety in children and develop strategies for parents to help their children find emotional rest.

From a developmental perspective, we will explore the emotional roots of anxiety – going beyond the reactions and behaviours we see in our children.  We will look at the essential role of relationship when addressing anxiety as well as the importance of making room for safe emotional expression.

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuuorjkoHt1p2QYsGvlJ4_vGUSQ47sPV

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster

About this Event

Join experienced psychoeducator Krysta Letto to learn more about anxiety in teens and develop strategies for parents to help their teens find emotional rest.

From a developmental perspective, we will explore the emotional roots of anxiety – going beyond the reactions and behaviours we see in our children.  We will look at the essential role of relationship when addressing anxiety as well as the importance of making room for safe emotional expression.

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf–uqjkqHdDxcg4Anf6ns1KlT1u30zpL 

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster

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 informal virtual get together with Geneviève Fily-Paré, Speech Pathologist, as we chat about  raising bilingual children.  Learn about the richness bilingualism can offer to your children, strategies to help your children learn the languages around them, and myths surrounding bilingualism and bilingual children.   For more details or to  obtain log-in details , please email our  Interim Program Coordinator by email at jprice@jhpartners.net

VEQ is happy to invite you to another virtual game night—Trivia-style. Join us on Zoom, and test your knowledge during this fun “final exam” that La Revanche has prepared for you. The top 3 scorers (or teams) will walk away with prizes.

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, as well as the number of participants you are signing up for.

Note: A household using the same “Zoom Window” will play as one team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts. All ages welcome.

zzYes, there is still snow on the ground, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer garden.  Sign up before February 20th to reserve a seed package to start your veggie garden courtesy of the community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale. Then, join Monica Verweij, our passionate gardener Guru, and her co-host Elise Holloway, for a virtual planting event on March 20th.

How to register

To participate and to get your seed packet, please register and also send your mailing address to Jessica Price 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.

Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?

We continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time, we will land our palate in the Philippines! Our guest cook, Michael, will teach us how to prepare an all-time favourite Southeast Asian recipe: coconut chicken curry, as well as share with us about the Filipino culture. While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food!

Register now and jot it down in your calendar, lunch on March 21 will be a delicious meal.

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! Each guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown!

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/ 

At your request, we bring you one more Meditation & Mindfulness session for newcomers and for FREE!

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.

*At the end of the session, a participant will be randomly selected (on a raffle) to be the lucky winner of a participation prize. *

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.

We can’t travel in real life but we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with “Great Tours” lecture series from Great Courses Plus. This is part 2 of 2 lessons. Attending both lectures is not required.

In this lesson, our Professor will introduce us to the artistic era of Ireland and its key figures, including WB Yeats, Lady Gregory, JM Synge, James Joyce and many more.

Registration is required to receive the call information. 

Are you a classical music aficionado?

On Saturday, March 27, the Morrin Centre is hosting Exchanges with an
Expert, featuring Nick Mahon, a trombonist in the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec.
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.

Book your conversation with Mr. Mahon here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/143401552905

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.

Have you been toying with the idea of launching your own business? Ever wondered what it takes to start your business? If you have, this is the perfect introductory workshop for you!

“Strategies and Tips for Starting a Business” FREE Online Workshop

Speech therapy offers an improved quality of life for caregivers and those they care for. Join us for a  timely session  led by Kristy Findlay, Speech-Language Pathologist with the Centre Mosaïque, clinique d’orthophonie à Québec as we learn together how speech therapy can improve quality of life for  loved ones with limited speech due  to stroke, Parkinson’s or P-like diseases, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. Come learn new ways to communicate more effectively. For more information or to register, 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. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

Join in on the fun!

REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOugpzIuHtQT7bfX3IJKF3b1liOmt4w4

Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?

We continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time, and for many of us, it will be our very first experience with exotic Mauritian cuisine!  While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food, and our guest cook, Melissa will teach us how to prepare a traditional dish from her native island.

Register now and jot it down in your calendar!

You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us and connect with others!

If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let María know!

Each guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown!

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

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!

ZOOM into Baby Chat Café on  April 13th 

Join us for a discussion about introducing foods to baby.  Whether you have already started this process or not, join us for a great morning as we talk about different strategies, approaches (spoon feeding versus baby led weaning), allergies and overall tips and tricks on getting your child the nutrients they need for a healthy start in life!
In the mean time, free to read up on introducing food, baby-led weaning versus spoon feeding, and nutritional information.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Today’s environment is stressful in many different ways. Loneliness, uncertainty, grief, and fear have been part of our daily lives since March 2020. Experts advise us to practice living mindfully in order to find more serenity and stability in our thoughts, hearts and lives, but is it really possible in the current context? The answer is yes!

Join experienced psychologist Dr. Meagan Daley in this mindfulness workshop to help understand and put into practice tools for finding more calm and letting go – even in the eye of the storm.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf” (Jon Kabat-Zinn)

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOyqpzkvHNyzzBPHtCZGltRajv8QDiY8

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster.

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 to learn more about dental care for toddlers with local dentist Dr. Oscar Hernandez. Find out what happens at a preschooler’s first visit to the dentist.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details, please email our Program Coordinator  by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Join our volunteer host Simon and co-host Amanda for an introduction to the guitar!   Bring your guitar if you have one, your questions and your musical spirit!

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.

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Pharmacists are all about helping the public. They dispense medication and offer clients advice and practical help on keeping healthy. Come learn more about this valuable community resource from presenter Jean-Marc Bélanger, Pharm. D. “Who could save you a trip to the medical clinic? Your pharmacist.” (AQPP) Convenient, close to home, and one of the most accessible health care professionals in your community (CPHA 2010). Join us for a conversation with a Community Pharmacist who will describe the new services available to you and how to access them.

This health video conference will take place via Zoom.  Please use this link to . register https://chssn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc–uqTkpH90Cz7Wh6SaoczU37HHP46c6  Under the question block which asks: Name of local community organization that invited you to this event, please insert JH Community Partners Kindly contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer, if you need assistance or additional information.

A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023

Some things are simply out of our control. Add a global pandemic to the mix, full of isolation and social distancing, and life has become  even more stressful!

We have lost so much: our ability to connect with others, our usual routines, perhaps even our creature comforts like good food and travel. Some losses hit us harder than others, however, like losing someone we love. As a caregiver, you may be dealing with loved one’s sudden death or a more gradual loss bit-by-bit due to memory loss, chronic illness or aging.

In our society, we find it hard to face and honour loss, death, and dying, yet it happens all around us during our lives.  Perhaps not having been taught how to grieve properly has led us to avoid it as much as possible. Does everyone start to feel better after a certain time? Does time really heal?  What we have come to understand is that each person grieves in unique ways, and that facing the emotions that come with loss can enrich life moving forward.

Discover your inner resources for coping with grief

Grief and loss are powerful emotions.  They are a part of caregiving and life that cannot be avoided, even before the pandemic. The Wellness Centre team understands, however, that it’s been especially hard to find healthy closure during these unusual times.  WE invite you to join us online for an intimate and caring discussion on the topic of Embracing Grief and Loss with CMA Medeiros, certified Grief Recovery Specialist®.  She will help you discover the resources that you already have within you to grieve fully and well.

Join us on a Wednesday evening to explore why it is so important to honour the grieving process and how to find a path to healing within a supportive community.

Please email Jan janderson@jhpartners.net to register to get the link for the Zoom session.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

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Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?

To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session  with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Geneviève Fily-Paré. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.

For more information or to register for the Zoom conference, by April 14, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufuqgrD8qE9dMV0f67NQSBQDH5Xt7ijiO

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

Facilitator: Lucie LeBlanc, Lifelong Learning member

Like many people, you probably have broken or out of fashion jewelry in your drawer. Do you wish you could repair or refresh it? Are you afraid that it’s really complicated or that you need expensive tools and materials to be able to do it?

Fear no more! Join fellow Lifelong Learner, Lucie LeBlanc, for a fun discussion of how to remodel or simply fix your forgotten treasures, using products and tools you already have at home. Using paperclips to create new clasps and findings? Getting your silver bright again with only toothpaste? Through pictures and live demonstrations and, with a little practice, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to learn these simple tricks.

Registration is required to receive the call information. No dues are required.

Summer is around the corner and the recipe we will learn to prepare will be all you want to eat on hot days: ceviche!

It is a two-for-one experience, learn how to prepare a delicious dish from abroad while meeting other newcomers and broadening your network.

To sign up, simply email Maria Castro, newcomers@veq.ca to obtain the Zoom link. If you have any questions please feel free to give her a call too: (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-qrrTwvG9PObHkBL8nHXE3lK1AumHIE

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/ 

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Facilitator: Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator

The internet. It’s everywhere but what really is it? Who owns it? Who created it? Through a combination of videos from experts, I’ll this activity will give you a better idea of what you are using when you are online and how we are connected.  Topics to discuss: cloud computing and net neutrality. This will be a great way to get started in being more web-savvy and safer online.

Registration is required to receive the call information. No dues are required.

The community Wellness Centre in conjunction wth The Observatory on Aging & Society (OAS) invites you to participate in a one-hour virtual  workshop focused on ageism awareness.

The OAS, a non-profit organization that has been active in Quebec for nearly two decades, has given itself the mission of improving the quality of life of seniors and facing the challenges of ageism as a form of abuse and its consequences within our society. The OAS wishes to change the way we look at aging and seniors. The OAS innovates by using various means to raise awareness among seniors, such as a comic strip it has created entitled: Ageism at a Glance, How Does it Happen?

This tool will be used to demystify ageism, promote care efforts towards seniors and foster healthy intergenerational relationships. The themes illustrated in  comic strip fashion have been observed in various areas of our society, such as family, education, work, health, media and politics.

We look forward to an intergenerational conversation and productive discussion as we explore the timely topic of ageism together. To obtain login details for this free event please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer with the WE  by the April 26 registration deadline.

This session is free of charge as part of a grant from the Québec Ami des Aînés (QADA) program.

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

Centre R.I.R.E. offers a lot of services to newcomers, and in several languages, including English.

Do you walk to or from work every day? Are you planning to picnic soon? Or you simply enjoy going for leisurely strolls? Keep your eyes wide open and your camera handy because you could be the lucky winner of $100 in prizes!

How to participate:

1. Send an email to María Castro (newcomers@veq.ca) to get the list of items to be found.
2. Next time you go walk your dog, get your groceries or when you go get your mail for example make sure you pay close attention to your surroundings, you may find the answer to the clues right in front of you!
3. Take a photo of yourself with each item and send photos to newcomers@veq.ca to enter your name (and last name) in the raffle. You only need to find 3 items from the list to be considered for the prize.
4. You have until May 19th to participate. The raffle will be on May 21st at noon.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca or by phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225. She will be more than happy to assist you.

Important: Québec is still under alert due to the number of COVID-19 cases, please make sure to observe the authorities’ measures when applicable. 

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

If you’re the parent of a 4 year old don’t miss the chance to partake in a fabulous workshop being offered for FREE by Jeffery Hale Community Partners. Join psycho-educator, Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families virtually for our annual  Get Ready For Kindergarten workshop designed to help prepare your child for school next fall.  

Register for this even through the following registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOyprT0pEtXbXQzSYKOe5GJ9z5zB3s4A

If you wish to register for this event, please contact  Jessica Price our Family Matters Interim Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Coffee Talk with Lifelong Learning

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

As children explore the world, they learn about their surroundings by putting EVERYTHING in their mouths!   This means that choking, whether on food or objects, is a great possibility with young children.

You need to watch them all the time! Since choking happens so fast, the best you can do as a parent is be prepared.

Join experienced Red Cross certified host William Hush for this step by step virtual workshop and learn what to do and how to react fast and efficiently if your child chokes. 

Register here via our ZOOM registration page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-6vrDwvG9CLOIWXEvHZSum-PGC2P6h3

For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 1550

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.

This week on May 7th join us for ZOOM chat among parents and we will do Family Yoga on June 4th instead

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

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!

ZOOM into Baby Chat Café on  May 11th 

Join us for a discussion about teething.  Learn a little more about how teething affects your little one, when it can start, how long it can last, and some tips and tricks to support your child through this important stage.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)

Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)

Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)

Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)

Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.  ( May 11th, June 15th)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

How to stay safe online

Today’s environment is stressful in many different ways. Loneliness, uncertainty, grief, and fear have been part of our daily lives since March 2020, particularly for those of us caring for senior loved ones.   Experts advise us to practice living mindfully in order to find more serenity and stability in our thoughts, hearts and lives, but is it really possible in the current context? The answer is yes!

Caregivers are invited to join experienced psychologist Dr. Meagan Daley in this mindfulness workshop to help understand and put into practice tools for finding more calm and letting go – even in the eye of the storm. “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf” (Jon Kabat-Zinn) Register in advance to obtain the  Zoom log-in details. Contact our community organizer by email to reserve your seat.

This session has been made possible thanks to funding from:

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talks, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc) *programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday April 22nd:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

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.

Spring is here and so are all the creepy crawly bugs! Join this month’s host, the Wellness Centre  for a “bug-tastic” Virtual Travellin Toddler Time. The last TTT until September.

Join in on the fun!

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/ 

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

This event is open to all adults age of 50+ in the Quebec City area.

Summer is around the corner and that means hot days are ahead. Join fellow Lifelong Learning member, Mamie, as she shows us how to make easy summer salads using only three ingredients. Perfect suggestions for a hot Summer day as a healthy lunch or a side salad with your supper.

Registration for this event is required. Click HERE to register. This event is free. No dues are required.

Do you have a question, concern or having difficulty registering? Email Meghan at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org

Lyme disease by tick bites poses a significant risks to Canadians spending more time outdoors and who may be at a greater risk of this severe illness that is ever-present and spreading.

Join us and learn how to stay safe as you live, work and play outdoors.

This health video conference with Kadeja Lefebvre, Naturopathic Practitioner, will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, May 19th 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. ET

Click on the green Register Button above.

A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023

Note: Naturopathy is not a regulated profession in the province of Quebec (unlike most other provinces). As such, naturopaths are limited in the level of care they can offer the public. Naturopathic plans include lifestyle and supplement suggestions. These are not to be construed as a prescription and are not meant to replace any current or future conventional medical care. Under no circumstances is a naturopath trying to impersonate a medical doctor.  Also, the services of naturopaths are not covered by the RAMQ.  The RAMQ website says that they may be covered only when provided in a facility (ie. hospital, CLSC, residential and long-term care centre, rehabilitation centre).

May 22nd CANCELLED!

*** Reservation is REQUIRED***

Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.

May 25 – Artists in Schools
Louise C. Bergeron – Illustrator

On Tuesday, May 25 from 9 to 10 a.m., join us for a workshop on the five senses with illustrator Louise C. Bergeron on Zoom. The activity welcomes all participants from Kindergarten to Grade 2.
Classes and families alike can join us in this activity.
Register HERE

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)

May 25th: Device Basics

June 1st: Device Settings

June 8th: Email

June 15th: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant.

For more information and to register, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

May 27 – Artists in School
Samuel Bonnet – Musician

On Thursday, May 27 from 9 to 10 a.m., join us for a music-themed workshop with musician Samuel Bonnet on Zoom! Children will get to build a small drum of their own with simple materials. The activity welcomes all participants from Grades 3 to 6.

Classes and families alike can join us in this activity.

Register HERE.

If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talks, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc) *programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.

Thursday May 27th:  Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!

Thursday June 3rd: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!

Thursday June 10th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!

Thursday June 17th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!

To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224.  Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.

Ever peruse the aisles of the SAQ looking to try something new but end up buying the same wine you always buy? Have you ever wished you could express your wine tastes better to help you choose? At this activity, we will watch a series of video lectures to learn how to trust and communicate our own taste and aroma preferences. Our professor will guide us through the technical jargon of wineselection to get us on the path to sounding like expert sommeliers.

We can’t venture out to the Ile d’Orleans this year for a proper wine tasting but perhaps a virtual course will help us prep for future excursions.

Registration for this event is required. Click HERE to register. This event is free. No dues are required.

Do you have a question, concern or having difficulty registering? Email Meghan at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org

*** Reservation is REQUIRED***

Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)

May 25th: Recap of Previous sessions (device settings, google duo/zoom, email) & questions

June 1st: eBooks and online library access

June 8th: Podcasts and Audiobooks

June 15th: Photos! Camera, editing, sharing

For more information and to register, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

June 2
Edward Rutheford – CHINA: The Novel

From the internationally bestselling author of Paris and New York comes the great clash of East and West with Rutherfurd’s trademark epic style. CHINA: The Novel brings to life the rich terrain of this vast and constantly evolving country, dramatizing the epoch when the colonial greed of Western powers shattered the stability of the two-thousand-year-old empire, and the Chinese learned to fight back in ways that echo down to this day.

Come meet the author Edward Rutherfurd and listen to him discuss his book China with the journalist and author Michel Cormier!

Register HERE.

Do you have a child in the sixth grade moving onto secondary school next year?  Both English-speaking parents AND their soon-to-be high schoolers are invited to take part in this fabulous virtual workshop being offered FREE by the community Wellness Centre.

Join psycho-educator Julie Fraser and others for this new workshop designed to cover many of the questions and worries you might have about this milestone time in a young person’s life. Julie has much knowledge to share thanks to her career as a pyscho-educator in a primary school, and from the first-hand experience she gained when her own children transitioned to high school.

Click here to attend and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net