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

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.

May 22nd CANCELLED!

*** 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!

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  June 8th

Join us for a discussion about possibilities and ideas of how to stay connected over the summer months.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our 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)

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

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.

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

It’s our last Lifelong Learning activity before summer. We can’t have a happy hour this year in person, but we can certainly get together virtually for a fun social event that gets our little grey cells working. Join me for a day of fun games and trivia, while we say goodbye for now and share our summer plans.

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.

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

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!

Morrin Centre Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ), which will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Instructions on how to participate in the meeting will be sent to members upon their registration. A telephone dial-in option will also be available.
Members are invited to register by emailing us at info@morrin.org.

If you are a member and have not received the more detailed AGM invitation email, please let us know at info@morrin.org.

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

Preserve your eyesight and improve your vision. Learn about normal vision changes and the various diseases affecting vision as we age and how to stay safe and independent by taking steps to improve your eye health.

Join us on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Click on the green Register Button above. Under the question block which asks: Name of local community organization that invited you to this event, please insert JH Community Partners. Kindly contact Claire Quenville, Well 50+ Program Coordinator, if you need assistance or additional information.

About your presenter
Dr. Antonio Canuto, OD, Optometrist, a University of Montreal graduate, has been practicing pediatric and geriatric low vision optometry at the Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre since 1996. Dr. Canuto has a particular interest in macular degeneration.

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

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

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

Get your ZOOM registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfu-tpjIqG9LHNpo9u73Re10S2bw6kThh

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

Rights don’t get lost with age join us for a free interactive virtual conference on seniors’ rights presented by a lawyer from  JURIPOP / Caravane 360 on June 17 .

Learn more about:

Autonomy of the person · Abuse
Housing · Power of attorney and protection mandate
Wills and estate · Medical aid in dying
Anticipated medical directives

Please register by June 16 with Marie-Christine Beaulieu, Program Coordinator to obtain the Zoom  login details
418 684-5333 ext. 2212
mcbeaulieu@jhpartners.net

This activity 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 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.

May 22nd CANCELLED!

*** Reservation is REQUIRED***

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

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

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!

So the Story Goes – Traditional Quebecois Storyteller
So the Story Goes is a series of activities presenting different forms of storytelling, from picture books to music and Indigenous storytelling. This project will explore different forms of storytelling important to the Quebec Anglophone community and will allow participants to experiment with many ways to tell stories.

Date: June 23, 2021
Time: 19:30
Cost: Free – $5
Event Category : Cultural Event
Event Tags: Atelier, Literary, Workshop
This activity will include a short demonstration of traditional Quebecois storytelling, followed by a workshop during which the guest will present the basis of his art and will guide the participants in applying their new knowledge in a practical way.

Guest – Bernard Crustin

Describing himself as “a non-practising anthropologist” (B.A. Honours Carleton University + some graduate work at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania), Bernard Crustin is an actor, a storyteller, and a tourist guide in Québec City.

Since 2005, he has told his stories in many venues: Espace Félix-Leclerc, Festival international du conte Jos Violon (Lévis), 106,3 FM Radio-Canada, Samedis de conter (Trois-Pistoles), festival Québec en toutes lettres with Arleen Thibault (La couleur des tigres, inspired by Borgès), prison d’Orsainville, cafés, restaurants and schools . Most recently he was involved with Conteries de Charlevoix and Festival Contes et Menteries des Ami.e.s Imaginaires (Québec).

Save your spot by purchasing a ticket below.

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/so-the-story-goes-traditional-quebecois-storyteller/?mc_cid=4a28f74842&mc_eid=783d4e7481

This activity will be held virtually. You will receive a Zoom link by email in the days preceding the event.

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Voice of English Speaking Quebec is inviting all people 50+ living in the northern perimeter of Quebec City ( ex: Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier) to hop on the bus and join us on a shopping trip to Place Laurier.

Places are limited, for more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week’s activity: Ice breakers

For a detailed schedule or to sign up, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjan@veq.ca.

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people living in the ” Northern Perimeter” ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Stoneham-Twekesbury ) to hop on the bus and join us as we venture in to Old Quebec for some sight seeing and a free concert, offered by Chalmers-Wesley United.  Strap on your walking shoes, tour the neighborhood and then enjoy music by Samuel Croteau ( piano) and Antoine Trépanier ( flute and bassoon).

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian, 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec.

All concerts are FREE of charge, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert.

https://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!

For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Once again, Book Quest is back for the summer! In partnership with the TD Summer Reading Club, this program fosters children’s love of learning by providing fun, interactive activities throughout the summer season. All sessions are free and will take place on Zoom.

The Morrin Centre’s summer reading program for children ages 3 to 7 will take place every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., starting July 10 and ending August 28. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by the week’s theme. Reserve your spot HERE!

The Morrin Centre’s summer program for children ages 8 to 12 will take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m., starting July 8 and ending August 26. Activities will touch upon S.T.E.M., arts, and more!

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/registration-book-quest-2021-ages-8-to-12/?mc_cid=5c48233f08&mc_eid=f46f550b53

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

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  Tuesday, July 13th

Join us for a virtual get together and connect with other English-speaking parents and babies!

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anybody 50+ to hop on the bus and join us for brunch at Ben et Florentine in Val-Belair.

Bus pick-up will be at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.

To reserve your spot, or for more information, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec.

All concerts are FREE of charge, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert.

https://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!

For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites adults ages 50+ to hop on the bus and explore the Maya exhibit at the museum of civilization. There is no cost to admission.

Pick ups are at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres.

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!

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

***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***

Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.

Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca

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

New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!

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

***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***

Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.

Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca

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

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

What you need to bring: Yoga mat, water bottle, small towel, comfortable clothing and a smile 🙂

***PLEASE NOTE that in case of rain, the Yoga session will be hosted on Zoom and a link will be sent directly to you.

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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking community aged 50+ to hop on the bus.

This week, get your shopping bags handy as we go to the Marché Sainte-Foy and stock up on fresh produce!

Pick up at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres.

To reserve your places on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec.

All concerts are FREE of charge, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert.

https://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!

For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec.

All concerts are FREE of charge, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert.

https://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/

Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends, you only need to sign up!

The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Each passenger must have purchased his/her day pass in advance. To get your daily pass to the park, click here. Once Maria has confirmed your seat and you have purchased your ticket, please send her the QR code, so the park’s staff can easily scan them all together the morning of the trip at the park’s entrance. If you have difficulties purchasing your ticket, please feel free to communicate with María, she’ll gladly assist you. If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees.

Once there, you can choose the activities you would like to do, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration*. We will leave the park at 3:15 PM.

Every passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride.

Trail name: difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration* (it all depends on one’s rhythm)

• L’Aperçu : Easy, 2.2 km (loop), 45-60 min
• Les Cascades : Easy, 4 km (loop) 1.5 h
• La Rivière-Sautauriski : Easy, 4,8 km 1.5 h
• Les Coulées : Intermediate, 10,4 km (loop) 3.5 h
• Le Draveur Sud: Intermediate,(roundtrip), 14.8 km 5 h
• L’Escarpement : Hard, 9.2 km (roundtrip), 3.5 h

Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested Day hiking checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free.

Other activities:

It is also possible to practice canoeing, kayaking, or fishing at the park. However, reservation might be required and fishing gear is not available for rent,  you would have to bring your own fishing equipment as well as count with the corresponding fishing permits. You are allowed to bring your own inflatable boat, remember though, that it is MANDATORY for all to wear a life jacket when practicing water sports in the river (depending on availability, you may borrow one at the Discovery Centre). The park has several spots where it is possible to picnic or simply relax.

Canoe/boat: Only with reservation by phone (Call Centre):

1-800-665-6527 (toll-free number, Canada and the United States only)
418-704-8217 (if you wish to contact one of our customer service advisors with your cell phone)
00 800 4008 0011 (toll-free number, international)

Other activities for children.

The majority of the activities take place in the morning and are first-come, first-served basis.

Sous les roches géantes is the only activity that requires registration by phone (418) 848-3169 ext. 6.  It is $17 per family, of 2 adults and 3 children maximum.

There are two groups available:

• From 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
• From 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM (remember that the departure from the park is scheduled at 3:15 PM)

***VEQ will provide the transportation for FREE, entrance fees and other activities are NOT covered by VEQ*** 

Contact María Castro, Newcomers Coordinator if you wish for more information or visit the park’s website.

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(418) 683-2366 ext. 225  or newcomers@veq.ca

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228