Upcoming Events and Activities

Sep
1
Wed
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) FloresSens
Sep 1 @ 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go for a walk through the gardens at FloresSens!

Bring a lunch, as we will be eating there.

Entry to the trails is 10$

Bus pick up ( free) from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon. We will leave at approximately 10 am and return at approximately 1 pm.

For more information and to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis
Sep 1 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 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 

Musical Wednesdays – Jacquelin Rochette
Sep 1 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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/

Sep
7
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 7 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Sep
8
Wed
2021
Out and About – Lunch & Chaudière Falls
Sep 8 @ 10:30 AM – 2:30 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 

Sep
9
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 9 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Sep
11
Sat
2021
Grande Plée Bleue Tour for Newcomers
Sep 11 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*** NEW EVENT ***

 

Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We are visiting for the first time ever, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5-3 hours long) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.

 

The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.

 

 ***Registration is required!***  The maximum of people is 15, children included. 

 

It is recommended to bring the following:

  • Sunscreen and bug repellent
  • Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
  • Your smile!
  • Snacks (it will be a long morning)
  • A picnic lunch? The estimated time of arrival in Québec City is around 1:00 PM, there is a gorgeous park across the street (Samuel-Holland Park) with picnic tables, small tables, and chairs. Perfect place to fuel up and continue enjoying your Saturday.

 

Since the boardwalk in the bog doesn’t permit a 2 meters’ distance between visitors the mask must be worn at all times.

 

Sep
13
Mon
2021
Out and About – Public Market Ste-Foy
Sep 13 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 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 

Sep
14
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Welcome Back!
Sep 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • Rree of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

What’s new!

  • Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”.   We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
  • Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
  • Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible.  Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
  • Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Sep
15
Wed
2021
CHEP Medical Emergencies in Seniors
Sep 15 @ 10:00 AM

“Knowing how to act in a medical emergency can save a life.” (Mayo Clinic, 2017).

Knowledge is power, and the more we know, the quicker and better we can act. Join us to learn about the most common medical emergencies that seniors and caregivers may face and how to handle them.

Presenter, Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, M.ScA, BCN, CNEd, Senior Advisor – JHCP

Click the green “Register” button above to sign up.  Hope to see you there!

Out and About – Île d’Orléans
Sep 15 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 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 

Sep
16
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Ile d’Orleans
Sep 16 @ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English Speaking Community over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week, we will discover take a tour of Ile d’Orleans. Visit a bakery, a produce stand and more!

There will be a bus pick up in Shannon ( 75 Chemin de Gosford) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 blv Valcartier). Departure approximately 9 and 9:20 a.m.

 

For more information, or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

 

 

 

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 16 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Sep 16 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Sep
17
Fri
2021
Arts Alive! Quebec Festival – Day 1 General Public
Sep 17 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Morrin Centre presents the sixth annual Arts Alive! Quebec festival.

Date:September 17, 2021
Time:

19:30 – 22:00

On Friday, September 17, the festival will host two concerts during which a Quebec City painter will create a painting inspired by the music. The painting will be officially revealed the following day.

https://www.morrin.org/en/event/arts-alive-quebec-2021-jour-1/?mc_cid=4ee9204af4&mc_eid=f46f550b53

Sep
18
Sat
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Arts Alive! Festival
Sep 18 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go to explore the Arts Alive! Festival at the Morrin Centre.

Music, presentations and artisan booths will fill the Chaussée Ecossais.

Transportation ( Free!)  from Shannon Hall and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres at approximately 1p.m.

For more information contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Sep
20
Mon
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Chutes Montmorency
Sep 20 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 of the English Speaking Community to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week we will head over to see the spectacular Chutes Montmorency.

Pack a lunch, bring your 4$ entry fee to the Sépaq site, and let the bus bring you to the top and the bottom of the falls. With luck, the fall colours will put on a show!

There will be a bus picking people up from Shannon ( 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valartier ( 10:20 a.m.).

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Chutes Montmorency (Montmorency Falls)
Sep 20 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 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 

Sep
21
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Sep
22
Wed
2021
Out and About – Île d’Orléans
Sep 22 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 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 

Sep
23
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 23 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Sep 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Sep
25
Sat
2021
Experience Autumn in all of its Splendor, for Newcomers
Sep 25 @ 8:45 AM – 2:15 PM

VEQ will provide transportation to Cap Tourmente on Saturday, September 18th, 2021.

This is a great place for:

Admire the foliage changing colours

The observation of the snow geese migration (among other birds)

Hiking to one of their more than half dozen trails

Participating in the Nature Georally and Geocaching

Picnicking

EPIQ Family Apple Picking Outing
Sep 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

There’s no better fall activity than apple picking!  Come join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Hilary and Shelley at Cidrerie & Vergers St-Nicolas on Saturday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. for a fun morning of climbing ladders and munching on apples.  Take home enough apples to make pies, soups, and applesauce for months!

Pay for your apples and hang out with the group! You may also want to visit the market nearby with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, guided tours, and free cider tastings.

Hope to see you there!


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Sep
27
Mon
2021
Out and About – Shopping & Lunch, Place Laurier
Sep 27 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 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 

Sep
28
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 28 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Café au Lait Crew
Sep 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support.

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by a helpful Certified Breastfeeding Consultant from Allaitement Québec
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 5 parents plus your abdue to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Sep
29
Wed
2021
Out and About – Apple Picking, St-Nicolas
Sep 29 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Autumn Island Visit
Sep 29 @ 9:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus.

This week, we drive out to Ile d’Orléans for cider tasting, apple picking, and a bakery visit.

Cider tasting and tour is 5$ + tax, please ensure you have cash to pay for your tour and tasting and the apples you pick! Bring a bag to bring your apples home in!

Pick up from Shannon Community Centre at 9:15 a.m., Pick up from Saint-Gabriel Community Centre at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Info Session on GCJOBS: Join the Federal Public Service, Today!
Sep 29 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Are you interested in working for the Government of Canada? Where or how do you even start your application process? Start by blocking September 29th at 6:30 PM on your agenda!

VEQ will host an information session with representatives from the Public Service Commission of Canada, during which you will learn how to apply (step by step) for jobs in the federal government.

This event will be held virtually, via TEAMS. To participate, simply click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3CI9pmG

Keys to a Positive Elementary School Experience
Sep 29 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Parental support and involvement are  key to making school a positive experience right from the start.  We all want our children to enjoy learning,  to succeed academically and to be happy at school. Join us to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.

The session will cover these topics:

  • Arriving at school ready to learn
  • Organizing themselves
  • Reinforcing learning concepts at home
  • Expanding their vocabulary particularly in their second language
  • Establishing good  rapport with teacher and school
  • Developing study skills  and much more!

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

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

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

Sep
30
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 30 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

VEQ’s Annual General Meeting / Zoom
Sep 30 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

As promised when we first announced the date of the AGM, we are following up to confirm the format for this year. We were really hoping to see you in person but we think it is wisest to invite community members to join us by Zoom once again this year. If you cannot join electronically, it will be possible to call in. Please RSVP and let us know how you will be connecting. The Zoom link and numbers will be sent via email the day before the meeting. Looking forward to ”seeing” you!

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

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

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

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

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
1
Fri
2021
EPIQ Children’s Nature Walk: Fall Trees
Oct 1 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Liana and Amanda at the beautiful Base de Plein Air in Sainte-Foy for a Nature Walk with Children on October 1.  The topic for this walk will be Fall Trees and Liana will be basing the activity on the Nature Play Today curriculum by Sarah Szuminski.

Nature play is a great way for a child to learn about the world around them.  After a short chat about the environment that you will explore, toddlers can dive into the rich sensory experience that is the great outdoors!

The target age group for this activity is 2 to 5, though younger and older siblings are welcome!

Notes: This event will happen rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather. Feel free to bring a snack for your child/children for snack time.  The walk should take about an hour.


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Oct
2
Sat
2021
Grande Plée Bleue Interpretive Tour for Newcomers
Oct 2 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*** IT’S BACK! ***

 

Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We have been invited to their humble abode, ahem, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5 hours) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.

  •  When selecting your tickets on Eventbrite, choose “VEQ Newcomer” if you are a newcomer from the Greater Québec City region. Departure from Québec City: 8:00 a.m.   ( 1270 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC G1S 2M4)
  •  If you are part of the South Shore English Network (MCDC) group, select “General Admission” when getting your tickets. Departure from Lévis: 8:20 a.m.  (1190B Rue de Courchevel, St-Romuald, Quebec G6W 0M6)

 

The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.

 

 ***Registration is required!***  The maximum of people is 30, children included. 

 

It is recommended to bring the following:

  • Sunscreen and bug repellent
  • Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
  • Your smile!
  • Snacks (it will be a long morning)
  • A cold lunch

 

 

Grande Plée Bleue Tour for Newcomers
Oct 2 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*** NEW EVENT ***

 

Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We are visiting for the first time ever, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5-3 hours long) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.

 

The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.

 

 ***Registration is required!***  The maximum of people is 15, children included. 

 

It is recommended to bring the following:

  • Sunscreen and bug repellent
  • Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
  • Your smile!
  • Snacks (it will be a long morning)
  • A picnic lunch? The estimated time of arrival in Québec City is around 1:00 PM, there is a gorgeous park across the street (Samuel-Holland Park) with picnic tables, small tables, and chairs. Perfect place to fuel up and continue enjoying your Saturday.

 

Since the boardwalk in the bog doesn’t permit a 2 meters’ distance between visitors the mask must be worn at all times.

 

Oct
4
Mon
2021
Out and About – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 4 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 

Oct
5
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Share Your Birth Stories
Oct 5 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

What’s new!

  • Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”.   We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
  • Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
  • Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible.  Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
  • Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Oct
6
Wed
2021
Out-and-About – Monastère des Augustines (in Old Québec) & lunch
Oct 6 @ 10:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Monastère des Augustines : visit of historical site, museum, regular exposition and boutique visit (no entrance fee) – Lunch menu in Monastère restaurant at 22.50$ (must bring QR code/vaccination passport)

So the Story Goes Storytelling Series – Traditional Music
Oct 6 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
So the Story Goes Storytelling Series – Traditional Music

The evening will feature a presentation and workshop by singer and musician Tess Leblanc. Originally from Moncton, Tess Leblanc has a full repertoire of traditional songs in English, French and even Gaelic. She produced two CDs at the turn of the century and has performed at numerous festivals across Canada, from Vancouver to Caraquet to Quebec CIty.

Learn more or register for the event HERE!
This event will be held in person at the Morrin Centre. A limited number of tickets are available.

Oct
7
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Go to Jail! ( at the Morrin centre)
Oct 7 @ 10:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to go to jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin centre and then get a bite to eat.

Pick up in Shannon at the community centre at 10:00 a.m

Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 10:20 a.m.

Tickets are 6$ plus tax.

You will need your vaccine passport to get lunch at a local restaurant.

Please wear appropriate shoes, as the floor of the jail has an uneven walking surface!

 

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
12
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Oct
13
Wed
2021
Out and About – Apple Picking, St-Nicolas
Oct 13 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 

CHEP – Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia
Oct 13 @ 10:00 AM

Join us for an informative session with:

  • Dr. Serge Gauthier, MD-Neurology
  • Claire Webster, PAC, CPCA, Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk

Our presenters will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia as well as important considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individual as well as the care partner.

Registration in advance on Zoom is required. Click on the green register button above. 

 

 

 

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre`s Online Book Club
Oct 13 @ 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Introductory Meetings

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!
We are holding introductory meetings on Zoom on:
Wednesday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Please bring some book suggestions (2-3) for the book club to the meeting.
Email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Oct
14
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 14 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre`s Online Book Club
Oct 14 @ 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Introductory Meetings

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!
We are holding introductory meetings on Zoom on:
Wednesday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Please bring some book suggestions (2-3) for the book club to the meeting.
Email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Oct
15
Fri
2021
The role of an Occupational Therapist
Oct 15 @ 10:00 AM

In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, we invite you to join us in discussing the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

Karine Morel, OT, from the Day Centre of Jeffery Hale Community Services, will cover the following topics:

  • The role of an OT
  • Fall prevention
  • How to get up from a fall
  • Home safety
  • How to access services

If you would like to join us, please send me an email at: cquenville@jhpartners.net

Oct
17
Sun
2021
EPIQ Family Hike
Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTE: This activity has been postponed until Sunday, October 17 due to weather conditions.

Shelley Dupuis and Jarryd Smith will host a family hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Sunday, October 17.  Meet in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  This is a popular place, so hopefully the early start will allow everyone to get a parking spot!  The plan is to hike to the top and enjoy a lunch together, so be sure to bring along a picnic lunch for your family.

Of special note

  • Mont Wright charges a fee of $7 per adult.  Children under 17 are free. There is a ticket machine at the entrance to the trails, near the reception pavilion. You can pay by credit or debit (Visa, Mastercard, Interac)
  •  The trail we will be taking is called ‘Sentier de la Foret ancienne’.  It is a 4km loop.
  • We expect this outing to take 3.5 hours.  It will be a 2 hour hike to the top, a half hour stop for lunch, and then an hour to come back down.
  • Be sure to dress for the weather and pack a lunch, snacks and water.
  • See this map for directions to get there.

Who can attend

This particular event is open to all parents and kiddos!

For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Check out the rest of the fall EPIQ schedule.


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Oct
18
Mon
2021
Yoga with Susa
Oct 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Caregivers’ Circle On-line Yoga session with Susa Bernard.

You will need a computer/tablet with internet connection, Yoga mat, bottle of water and a smile 🙂

Send Claire an email to confirm your presence. cquenville@jhpartners.net

Susa is a member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance. She has taught yoga for two years and practiced it for seven years.

http://www.susasparkleyoga.com

Oct
19
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Anxiety and Self-Care
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM

Feeling anxious? What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? How to recognize if you or someone you love is feeling anxious. Tips and tricks to help you cope and take care of yourself and your loved one.

Our presenter Eric Souliere is a Social Worker at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, currently working in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. . Eric has worked in the field of Mental Health and Addictions for the last 15 years with very diverse populations.

Performance Anxiety & Stress
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join psychologist Dr. David Martin to learn about performance anxiety & stress:
– Why do people get anxious regarding performance?
– Other factors that affect performance: family pressures, past traumas, motivational problems and depression
– What is stress and anxiety: why do we have it?
– Tools for managing situational anxiety

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-qrrTovGNGvvO2CXmgp2thSaaRgn57j 

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.11835 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Oct
20
Wed
2021
Out & About – Monastère des Augustines (in Old Québec) & lunch
Oct 20 @ 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Monastère des Augustines : visit of historical site, museum & regular exposition, and boutique shopping – Lunch at the Monastère restaurant (fixed 22.50$ menu) — must bring QR code/vaccination passport; or may bring a sandwich/picnic and eat at outdoor terrace or interior courtyard (weather allowing)

Understanding the Quebec School System
Oct 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) and the Wellness Centre for an informational evening about the Quebec school system.  If you ever wondered how the school system works in Quebec or how it is different from where you moved from, then this is for you!  Our guest speaker Gina Farnell will enlighten us on what is unique about Québec’s school system and how it is different from elsewhere.

Some topics that will be covered:

  • A brief look at the history of the education system here.
  • The levels of education from Pre-Kindergarten to Cegep and University.
  • How the names of grades are different here from elsewhere.  Cycle 1 and 2, Secondary 1 and 2.
  • What is a typical school day like for a child? How does before and after school care work?
  • What is the Cegep system?
  • Quebec universities and the low tuition rates.
  • And more!

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

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Questions? Please contact Maria Castro at Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) for more details: newcomers@veq.ca

Oct
21
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Halloween Garden and lunch
Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the park.

After the garden we will go to Chez Victor for lunch.

Please bring your QR code for the restaurant.

For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 21 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Cancelled: Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Oct 21 @ 7:00 PM

Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event due to low registrations.  We hope to be able to offer it in the winter of 2022.

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/tZ0od-GqrDMvHtB8rAygfjG7sTFhAfL7B4ri

For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 12009

Quebec Art Company presents: Hair
Oct 21 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct
22
Fri
2021
Cancelled: EPIQ Family Pumpkin Decorating
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event.  Check out some of these other great Halloween activities around town.  

Join volunteer hosts Amanda and Liana for a fun morning of decorating pumpkins!  This will event will take place on the grounds outside the Gatehouse on the grounds of the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. next to Saint Brigid’s Home.

  • Bring your own pumpkin(s) and we will provide the decorations.
  • Tables are limited, so please bring a blanket for your family to sit on and decorate your pumpkin.
  • This will be an outdoor activity, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Parking is available on ch. Saint-Louis on the east side of the road. (same side as the cemetery)

Who can attend

This event is open to all parents and kiddos!

Sign up FAST 

Only 25 people can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.  For more details or to register, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Check out the rest of the fall EPIQ schedule.


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Out & About – Basilica Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Come join us to visit the Basilica de Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré (free entrance) and enjoy autumn colours on the drive over! After the visit, we will stop and have lunch (at own cost) at a nearby restaurant by the St. Lawrence River (Restaurant Le Montagnais) — must bring a vaccination passport or QR code

Quebec Art Company presents: Hair
Oct 22 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct
23
Sat
2021
Quebec Art Company presents: Hair
Oct 23 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct
26
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Café au Lait Crew
Oct 26 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support.

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 5 parents plus your babies due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Oct
27
Wed
2021
Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion
Oct 27 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a valuable information session with The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec

 

This session will explore: 

 

  • Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion

  • Understand the conflicting emotions we may experience as a caregiver so we can define our strengths and set our limits in the caring context.

 

Please send Claire an email to register: cquenville@jhpartners.net

 

Centre RIRE presents ***Cancelled***
Oct 27 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Centre RIRE 2000 is a non-profit organisation whose mission is providing opportunities to newcomers for academic and technological upgrading, socio-professional integration, and intercultural bridging.

Centre RIRE 2000 has a wide variety of services for newcomers, from computer skills (Word, Excel, Acomba, Sage, Autocad, etc.), support and guidance in your academic/professional recognition process, to French courses. We’d like you to explore what Centre RIRE has to offer!

Oct
28
Thu
2021
Out & About – Morrin Centre (“Go to Jail!”) visits & lunch in Old Quebec
Oct 28 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

(New date: Thursday 10/28):

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to Go to Jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin Centre and then get a bite to eat in Old Québec.

Tickets are 6$ plus tax.

You will need your Vaccine Passport to get lunch at a local restaurants.

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 28 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Quebec Art Company presents: Hair
Oct 28 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct
29
Fri
2021
Out & About – Brunch & Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham
Oct 29 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Parc de Jeanne d’Arc on the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the park.

Before the garden walk, we will brunch and/or have a coffee — please bring your QR code for the restaurant.

For more information on Out & About outings or to reserve your spot on the bus, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or by e-mail: dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

 

Lifelong Learning
Oct 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

In honour of International Internet Day on October 29, this presentation will offer guidance on how to stay safe while banking, shopping, and browsing the web. We will also discuss common online scams and what to do protect yourself. This activity was originally performed virtually for the 2020-2021 season but will have some updates.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually: Click HERE.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.

Quebec Art Company presents: Hair
Oct 29 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct
30
Sat
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Hair!
Oct 30 @ 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go see the Quebec Art Company’s presentation of the musical, Hair!

You must purchase your tickets in advance through www.thepointofsale.com before confirming that you will be on the bus with VEQ.

Pick up from Shannon community Centre 5:50 p.m.

Pick up from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre.  6:15 p.m.

For more information, or to confirm that you have purchased your tickets and require transportation, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-68302366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

 

 

Quebec Art Company presents: Hair
Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Nov
2
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Nov 2 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Nov
4
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Nov 4 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
5
Fri
2021
Lifelong Learning
Nov 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Join Lifelong Learning as we learn about artisanal soaps. Polly Flaviano, owner of La Danse de Savons, creates luxurious soaps that are inspired by her love of nature and dance. Her soaps are hand-poured, hand-cut and even made to an individual’s scent preference. Polly will join us to discuss her craft and artistry that goes into making her beautiful handmade soaps.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually:  Click here.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.

Nov
9
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Signing with Baby
Nov 9 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

Join us on November 9 to learn about communicating with your baby through signing.  Our volunteer guest speaker Shelley Dupuis will share her knowledge about how this communication tool can help your little one(s) talk with you through signs!

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Winds of Change
Nov 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks.

You will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt, such as:

  • Language Courses
  • Employment counselling
  • Vocational training
  • Social networks
  • VEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions
  • Other support organizations

Individually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants.

 

***IT IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER*** 

 

Click here to register.

 

Nov
10
Wed
2021
Out & About – La Citadelle
Nov 10 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

VEQ invites people aged 50+  to hop on the bus as we go visit Quebec’s historic “La Citadelle” — entry tickets are $16 per person and includes a 1 hour tour (English) of outside grounds and the Royal Museum of the 22e Regiment (30 minutes);

After the Citadelle tour, we will have lunch in Old Quebec – please bring your QR code/Vaccination passport.

To reserve a spot, as places are limited, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

Consumer Rights in Quebec
Nov 10 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join Éducaloi for a look at basic rights and protections for consumers in Quebec.

This workshop will cover the basics of consumer rights in Quebec, including:

  • Refunds and Exchanges
  • Pricing Errors
  • Warranties
  • Online Purchases
  • Compaints and Other Recourses

Click here to register.

This event was made possible with the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise

Lifelong Learning Books! Books! Books!
Nov 10 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

It’s an encore presentation!

Join Lifelong Learning members, Frances and Mamie, for a casual chat to discuss favourite books or one you have recently enjoyed.

Participation is not mandatory, so come join the activity and perhaps you will walk away with a recommendation for the next book to read.

Presented by Frances & Mamie on Wednesday, November 10, 1:30 to 3:30.

This event will run in-personand online. Advanced registration is required.

Join in-person:email Meghan, Programme Coordinator at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Proof of vaccination is required.

Join virtually: ClickHERE.

 

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification ofupcoming activities.

Cyber Safe: Workshop for parents of young children
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Are you the parent of a child aged 10 and under? Are you concerned about their exposure to screens?  Do you worry about their online safety and how to manage it?  This information session is for you! Learn how you can be pro-active as a parent and set boundaries while also letting your child access technology in a healthy manner.

Please join us on Wednesday, November 10, for an online presentation on cyber safety by Dr. Geneviève Vohl from the Centre Cyber-aide.  Here are some of the topics that Dr. Vohl will cover:

  • Safe and healthy use of technology
  • Impacts of technology on child development
  • Risk and protection factors
  • Managing usage time and content
  • Dealing with emotions and crises
  • An inside look at certain apps
  • Traps to avoid
  • Dealing with cyberbullying
  • Awareness of your own use
  • Parental controls

Click here to register and to get the link to be able to access this workshop on Zoom on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Also see our part II in this series for parents of teens!

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

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

Nov
11
Thu
2021
Cyber Safe: Workshop for parents and teens
Nov 11 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Parents, are you worried about keeping your pre-teen / teen safe while they browse the internet or use their electronic devices?  Please join us on Thursday, November 11, for an online presentation by Dr. Geneviève Vohl from the Centre Cyber-aide on the impacts of technology and how to use it safely. Here are some of the topics that Dr. Vohl will address:

  • Health impacts of technology (physical, psychological, social)
  • Risks and protection factors
  • Recognizing overuse
  • Managing emotions
  • Cybercrimes
  • Cyberbullying
  • Sexting
  • What to if there is an incident involving you or a family member
  • Tools and references

Both parents and teens welcome! Click here to register and to get the link to be able to access this workshop on Zoom on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Also see part I in this series for parents of younger children!

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

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

Nov
12
Fri
2021
Out & About -Laurier mall shopping & lunch
Nov 12 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Come join us to start your pre-Black Friday and Christmas shopping at Laurier Mall! We will have lunch at the Food courts or restaurant of your choice — please feel free to pack a lunch. You will be required to bring your QR code or vaccination passport for restaurants.

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

Nov
13
Sat
2021
CANCELLED – Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Salon des artisans
Nov 13 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

CANCELLED

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus and discover the handiwork of local artisans and crafts people at the annual Shannon salon des artisans.

Pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 9:30 a.m.

Please be prepared to show a QR code, the event may potentially request one.

For more information or to book your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
16
Tue
2021
How can Centre RIRE 2000 help you? ***POSTPONED***
Nov 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Translation of your cover letters and CV to French, for FREE*

Digital literacy courses (Excel, Sage 50, Acomba, Autocad, Solidwork, Word, etc.)

Specialized services like helping you get your diplomas obtained outside of the country recognized (engineers, they have a partnership with the Fondation de l’Ordre des ingénieurs and they can help you all the way the process)

FREE language courses* (English and French)

And much more!!!  *Upon meeting eligibility criteria

 

Interested in learning more? Are you looking into getting your studies or experience recognized in QC but don’t know where to start? Then block the date and time in your calendar and join us!

 

 

The Grief Recovery Method Information Session
Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Counting your losses can be a dismal exercise but it doesn’t have to be.

Learn the Grief Recovery Method once, and apply the method throughout a lifetime of loss.

What is the Grief Recovery Method exactly?
  • it is a step-by-step action plan that starts with unlearning the conventional thinking about grief and loss and then learning the tools to deal with unfinished business and relearning that fond memories don’t have to lead to a lingering pain.

  • it offers an effective way to say “goodbye” in order to lighten up and open to that which appears around the bend of our life’s journey.

  • it addresses hearty topics like unmet hopes, dreams and expectations of a future not to be, and the things we wished had been different or better or more

About our Presenter: CMA Medeiros

  • Having moved 27 times across 5 countries, she is well tuned to bearing losses of all kinds, including break ups (some happy and some sad) to the death of her dear Mum 5 years ago, and Gramma 4 years ago, and Auntie 3 years ago, all of whom were awesome Quebecoise women of strength and dry wit and deep loyalty to family. My Mom’s death was a huge blow, and I started a whole new search to find relief. I finally came across the Grief Recovery Method, which is simple (not easy) and practical and effective. My life changed for the way better, so I became certified to share this work with you and yours! I teach the Grief Recovery Method online (so you can be based anywhere!) both to individuals and groups.

Join us for the information session on November 16th and decide if you want to take the course.

  • Starting November 23rd, Tuesday nights for seven weeks on Zoom, 7pm to 9pm
  • There will be a short break during Christmas with sessions resuming on January 11th 2022

To register, send an email to Claire: cquenville@jhpartners.net

 

Nov
19
Fri
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Monastère des Augustines
Nov 19 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

VEQ invites people 50+ to hop on the bus as we go visit the Monastère des Augustines.

Ticket prices to enter are 9.50+tx .

Bring a lunch or prepare for a fixed lunch menu price ( 22.50)

Pick up from Shannon at 9:30, Saint-Gabriel at 9:50.

If you are going to eat on site, you will need your QR code.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning Author Talk
Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Join LifelongLearning for our second “Author Talk” when we will host Abigail Hilton. Abigail has written second-world fantasy for children and young adults and epic fantasy yand romance series for  adults. Her books are known to have strong redemptive arcs and complex, “shades-of-gray” characters.

Abigail will talk with us about storytelling, writing, and how she balances her writing career with working as a traveling nurse anesthetist in the US during a pandemic.Abigail will join us through Zoom to discuss her life, her career and what inspires her to write fantasy for a range of age groups.

As an indie writer, she has had to wear many hats throughout her career: writer, producer,and marketer. She wrote her first novel when she was 15 years old and has been writing ever since.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden,Program Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually: Click HERE.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.

EPIQ Parents’ Soap Making Night
Nov 19 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join volunteer hosts Amanda and Polly for an enjoyable in-person evening learning all about soap.  You will even get to make your own “melt and pour” soap to take home!  Polly, master soap maker and small business owner (La Danse des Savons), will explain the what, how and why of cold-process soap.

  • There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of the materials for the evening.
  • Please note that you will need to show your vaccination passport on site to take part in this event.

Who can attend

This particular event is open to all parents who want to take a night off and leave the kiddos at home! For other events for the whole family, please see the fall EPIQ schedule.

Sign up FAST 

Only 9 parents can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.  To register, please pay your $10 as soon as possible.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Nov
23
Tue
2021
Café au Lait Crew
Nov 23 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support.

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

School Registration and English Schools in Quebec
Nov 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

The education system in Quebec is unique in many ways.  Language laws dictate who is eligible to attend school in English and who is not. Parents and newcomers may find it hard to navigate the school system. The session “School Registration and the English School System in Quebec” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.

This online event is for you, if you’ve ever wondered:

  • Is my child eligible to attend school in English?
  • When and how do we register for Kindergarten, elementary school and high school?
  • What school(s) can my kids attend based on where I live? If I am willing to drive my kids to school can they attend a school in another sector of town?
  • What are the options in terms of preschool, Pre-K, programme passe-partout, and before- and after-school daycare and how do we access them? What are the related costs? And what services are offered in each program?
  • Grade names here differ from those elsewhere. What is meant by cycle 1 and 2 and sec. 1, 2, etc. ?
  • Is it true parents of elementary students are often required to pay for noon-time surveillance if their children eat lunch at school? If so, how does that work and what does it cost?
  • Why do we have to purchase so many supplies each fall for kids attending public school. Doesn’t the school board provide these supplies? Who will give me the list of what materials my child needs and when?
  • I live on the south shore; when will there be an English elementary school on my side of the St-Lawrence?
  • What is all the fuss about school boards being replaced by service centres? What impact will this have on my child’s education and our local English-speaking community?
  • Québec schools seem to put a lot of emphasis on provincial exams; at what grade do these exams start? How does QCSB compare to other local boards in terms of exam results?
  • What is the difference between Québec’s adult education and DEP programs and CEGEP? Can we access these programs in English in Québec City? How do we apply? What programs are available and are there any fees for them?

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

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

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

Nov
24
Wed
2021
Out & About – Galeries de la Capitale shopping & lunch
Nov 24 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Come join us to start your Christmas shopping at Les Galeries de la Capitale!

We will be having lunch at the Food courts and/or other restaurant — please feel free to pack a lunch. You will be required to bring your QR code or vaccination passport for restaurants .

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

**POSTPONED** Better understand Alzheimer’s disease
Nov 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec will present: How to better understand Alzheimer’s Disease.

Identify the signs and symptoms.

Our presenter Charlie Dorval will be available to answer your questions.

To register please send an email to cquenville@jhpartners.net

***PLEASE  be advised that this presentation has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. 

 

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