Upcoming Events and Activities

Jul
4
Mon
2022
Community and coffee
Jul 4 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Drop in Monday morning at our Shannon community space, stick around for a game of scrabble or crib, or just grab a cup of coffee before you start your day!

Bring a friend, too!

For more information, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228.

 

 

CANCELLED – Caregivers’ Café : Anchoring to the Present Moment through Yoga
Jul 4 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. 

Have you ever felt like you have a hundred things running in your head? Are you constantly thinking about what’s ahead of you, or reminiscing about what could have been?
While caring for someone, you may have experienced these feelings. Join Susa in an outdoors Yoga session as she demonstrates simple techniques to brush away these thoughts and anchor ourselves to the present moment. As a member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance, Susa has been practicing yoga for seven years, and teaching it for the last two years.

All you need is a yoga mat, stretchy clothes and a bottle of water. Register today to receive all the details you will need to participate.

Registration required.

To register or for more details, please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Caregivers’ Circle Coordinator: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net

NOTE:  In case of bad weather, the session will be held indoors.

Susa Bernard, Yoga Instructor

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Jul
8
Fri
2022
Park Playdate: Parc Roger-Jean-Durand
Jul 8 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Melodie, for a get together at Parc Jean-Roger-Durand on Friday, July 8 from 10am to 12pm.    

Meet at the playground!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Out & About: Van den Hende Botanical Garden & picnic lunch
Jul 8 @ 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to visit and stroll around the beautiful Roger-Van den Hende Botanical Garden on Friday July 8th and enjoy a picnic in these peaceful gardens!
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There are no fees for the visit — though donations can be given at the entrance.

For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Catherine Baboudjian.

Jul
11
Mon
2022
Walking Distance
Jul 11 @ 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Start your day on the right foot by joining us in our walking club. This month’s walk will be a historical tour of Shannon, using the newly launched Balado Découverte, created by the Shannon Historical Society. The circuit is wheelchair accessible.

OPTIONAL: Bring your smart phone if you have one so you can download the application.

For more information, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Jul
14
Thu
2022
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jul 14 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a bi-weekly event.

See you then!

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Jul
15
Fri
2022
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter): Quartier Petit Champlain and lunch
Jul 15 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about!

This week, play tourist in your own city as we go for lunch at the Cochon Dingue and then stroll about the Quartier Petit Champlain. Enjoy boutiques, outdoor art installations, and the beautiful architecture Quebec City has to offer.

Bus pick up (free) at 73 chemin de Gosford at 9:50
and at 2215 boulevard Valcartier at: 10:10

A minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed registrations are required for the activity to occur.

Please RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jul
16
Sat
2022
Park Playdate: Parc St-Benoît
Jul 16 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Ange, for a get together at Parc St-Benoît in Sainte-Foy on Saturday, July 16 from 10am to 12pm.  

Meet us at the playground!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Saturday morning soccer for dads & kids
Jul 16 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly game of soccer for you and your kids.  Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun.  There are some small soccer pitches and goals at Parc Victoria, so it’s a great size for a friendly match.

We’ll include your children in the game, but if they lose interest, there is a playground right next to the soccer pitches.  All ages and skill levels welcome!

When: Saturday, July 16 and August 6 at 10:30am

Location: Parc Victoria, 160 Rue du Cardinal-Maurice-Roy, Québec, QC G1K 8B3

Parking:  Free parking or nearby street parking is available in the area.  Please consult our map of the local neighborhood.

Who can attend:  This event is geared towards English-speaking dads, stepdads and father figures but it is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Québec City area. Again, all ages and skill levels welcome!

For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator:  jsmith@jhpartners.net

Jul
20
Wed
2022
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter): FloresSens garden tour and picnic
Jul 20 @ 9:45 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about!

This week, join us on a garden tour at FloresSens, located in Saint-Raymond. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy it on site.

Entry fee is 10$.

Free bus pick up is available from
2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30
73 Chemin de Gosford: 10:10

A minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed participants are required in order for the outing to occur.

Please RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Ferry to Lévis and lunch at Quai Paquet
Jul 20 @ 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM

VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.
Enjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Pub Corsair), or feel free to pack a picnic!
For more information or reservations, please contact Dominique Paddack.

Jul
21
Thu
2022
Caregivers’ Café : Saint Brigid’s Home Tour
Jul 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saint Brigid’s Home, founded in 1856, is a publicly-funded long-term care residence for senior citizens who can no longer live at home. This centre has a special mandate from the provincial government to provide long-term care services in English. Come see for yourself how St B’s offers individualized care provided by a multidisciplinary team of caring health professionals in a secure family-like atmosphere.

Participants will meet at 10 AM in the Kildare Lounge. Light refreshments will be served following the tour.

Please register before July 15. Contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or by calling 581-446-7476.
If you are reluctant to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Jul
22
Fri
2022
Out & About: Ferry to Lévis and lunch at Quai Paquet
Jul 22 @ 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM

VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.
Enjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Corsair Pub) or feel free to pack a picnic!
For more information or reservations, please contact Dominique Paddack.

Jul
23
Sat
2022
CANCELLED: Park Playdate: Parc Prévert
Jul 23 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please note this Park Playdate will be cancelled due to poor weather forecasted.  Please come out to the next Park Playdate next week at Parc Lavoisier in St. Romuald on Saturday, July 30. 

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Marimiel, for a get together at Parc Prévert on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 12pm.    

Meet at the playground!  Free parking!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Jul
27
Wed
2022
Out & About: Plage Jacques-Cartier and lunch picnic
Jul 27 @ 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM

VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic!

For more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.

Jul
28
Thu
2022
Nothern Perimeter Out and About: Concert, craft fair and picnic
Jul 28 @ 10:00 AM – 1:45 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on our bus as we go out and about!

This week, explore the artisan market next to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and then enjoy an organ concert by Samuel Croteau. The pieces played will be by the composer, Haydn.

Bring a picnic lunch!

Free bus transportation from

73 chemin de Gosford: 10:10 a.m.

2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30 a.m

to RSVP BEFORE July 22nd, call Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

to RSVP between July 22nd and July 27th contact Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227, or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jul 28 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a bi-weekly event.

See you then!

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Jul
29
Fri
2022
Out & About: Plage Jacques-Cartier and lunch picnic
Jul 29 @ 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM

VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic!

For more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.

Jul
30
Sat
2022
Park Playdate: Parc Lavoisier
Jul 30 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Amy, for a get together on the South Shore of Quebec City at Parc Lavoisier on Saturday, July 30 from 10am to 12pm.     For more events on the South Shore, please check out our partners at the South Shore English Network (SSEN)

Meet at the playground!  Free parking!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Aug
1
Mon
2022
Summer special : Art Care Packages for Caregivers
Aug 1 @ 9:00 AM

Summer is all about unwinding and spending quality time with your loved ones. To make the most of this lovely season, art-therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse has prepared some art care packages for you to enjoy the benefits of art therapy wherever you are! Choose between two themed packages:

  • Self-Care Package: Enjoy some well deserved ME time through an individual artistic project.
  • Relationship Care Package: Share a quality moment with your loved one through an artistic activity you can do together.

Packages distribution will start on August 1st. Hurry while stock lasts!
To get your package, contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476

***Limit of two packages per caregiver***

Community and Coffee, Northern Perimeter
Aug 1 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites you to stop in for a coffee and chat Monday, August 1st between 10 a.m. and noon.

 

Aug
3
Wed
2022
Out & About: Maison Hamel-Bruneau musical outdoor concert series & lunch
Aug 3 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series (“Souvenirs de Paris “ Katee Julien (quatuor) from noon to 1:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION; it will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert.

Bring your appetite! For the concert, you may bring a foldable camping chair if you have one — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs

http://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html

Aug
4
Thu
2022
Northern Perimeter Out and About: Place Ephémère Racine, coffee, board games and language exchange!
Aug 4 @ 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus for coffee, board games and a language exchange at the Place Ephémère Racine! We will be partnering with the Réseau Poivre et Sel and the Centre d’Appui Réseau Aînés for this event.

Help others practice their English, French or Spanish, and maybe pick up some new words in a language you are unfamiliar with as well.

Light refreshments are provided.

Bus pick up in Shannon at 1:00 p.m.
Bus pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 1:15 p.m,

We will return at 3 p.m.

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

Aug
5
Fri
2022
Park Playdate: LOCATION CHANGE – now at Parc des Roses in Fossambault Sur le Lac
Aug 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CHANGE OF LOCATION- Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Catherine, for a get together now at Parc des Roses in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac on Friday, August 5 from 10am to 12pm. The previous park (Shannon Municipal) required paid parking for some, so it was changed to ensure this event remains free of cost. 

Meet at the playground!  Free parking!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Out & About: Blueberry picking in St. Nicolas & picnic lunch
Aug 5 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About invites you to come blueberry picking and picnicking with us  in St. Nicolas (Bleutières des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream –   10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.

Aug
6
Sat
2022
Saturday morning soccer for dads & kids
Aug 6 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly game of soccer for you and your kids.  Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun.  There are some small soccer pitches and goals at Parc Victoria, so it’s a great size for a friendly match.

We’ll include your children in the game, but if they lose interest, there is a playground right next to the soccer pitches.  All ages and skill levels welcome!

When: Saturday, July 16 and August 6 at 10:30am

Location: Parc Victoria, 160 Rue du Cardinal-Maurice-Roy, Québec, QC G1K 8B3

Parking:  Free parking or nearby street parking is available in the area.  Please consult our map of the local neighborhood.

Who can attend:  This event is geared towards English-speaking dads, stepdads and father figures but it is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Québec City area. Again, all ages and skill levels welcome!

For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator:  jsmith@jhpartners.net

Aug
8
Mon
2022
Walking Distance: Marais du Nord
Aug 8 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Start your day off on the right foot by a walk through the Marais du Nord. Several kilometers of flat trails and boardwalks are available.

Bus transportation from Shannon ( 9: 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel ( 9:30 a.m.)  is provided, if not, meet at the park entrace for 10 a.m

Entry fee for the site is 6$ or 4.50$ if over 65 and presentation of I.D

Reserve your spot on the bus by contacting Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine. baboudjian@veq.ca

Aug
10
Wed
2022
Museum of civilization and walking tour ( Northern Perimeter)
Aug 10 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go to the museum of civilization for a walking tour of old Quebec.

Wear some sturdy shoes, bring a hat and some water and play tourist in your own city.

Transportation from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is provided.

Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:30

Pick up at 2215 boul Valcartier:9:50

Note: a minimum of 5 participants is required for the outing to run.

To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca OR Dominique Paddak at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddak@veq.ca

Out & About: Maison Hamel-Bruneau Musical Concert Series & Lunch
Aug 10 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series:

Le temps d’une chanson – Trio Varennes, Marie-Josée de Varennes, Anne-Marie Leduc et Michel Mathieu – (noon to 1:00 pm; FREE ADMISSION) – http://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html

This will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert.

Bring your appetite! And for the concert, you may bring foldable camping chair  — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs.

 

Aug
11
Thu
2022
Cancelled – Out & About: blueberry picking/picnic in St. Nicolas (raincheck TR 8/18)
Aug 11 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us  in St. Nicolas (Bleutière des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream –  10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Aug 11 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a bi-weekly event.

See you then!

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Aug
13
Sat
2022
Park Playdate: Parc Provancher
Aug 13 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Ally, for a get together at Parc Provancher on Saturday, August 13 from 10am to 12pm.    

Meet at the playground!  Free parking!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Aug
17
Wed
2022
Cap Rouge Marina and lunch ( Northern Perimeter)
Aug 17 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern perimeter ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier etc)  to hop on the bus as we go out and about!

This week go for a stroll around the picturesque Cap Rouge marina, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant ( TBD)

Departure from Shannon, 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:40

Departure from Valcartier, 2215 boul Valcartier: 10:00

To confirm your participation, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Visit to the Ile d’Orléans
Aug 17 @ 10:45 AM – 2:30 PM

VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and visit the beautiful and quaint Ile d’Orléans – We will visit Lavander fields (with gift shop), stop by a Farmer’s market and have lunch at a local restaurant — or packing a lunch is an option as well  (10:30 am to 2:30 pm)

Aug
18
Thu
2022
Out & About: blueberry picking/picnic in St. Nicolas (NEW DATE)
Aug 18 @ 10:45 AM – 3:00 PM

NEW DATE – VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us  in St. Nicolas (Bleuetière des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleuetière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream.

Please note: this event has been pushed back a week from TR 8/11 (raincheck) to TR 8/18

Aug
19
Fri
2022
CANCELLED: Park Playdate: Parc Maurice Dorion
Aug 19 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please note this Park Playdate on Friday, August 18 is cancelled.  Please come out to the next Park Playdate next week at Parc de la Chanterelle on Saturday, August 27. 

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Aug
24
Wed
2022
Out & About: Grand Marché de Québec & ice cream
Aug 24 @ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Out & About invites you to hop on a bus, visit and shop at the Grand Marché du Québec. Come have an ice cream! Come discover the local gourmet and food stores and enjoy the shaded picnic area if you choose to have a late lunch!

Aug
25
Thu
2022
Northern Perimeter Out and About: Island of Orleans
Aug 25 @ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to the Island of Orleans with the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Québec.

Bring your wallets and shopping bags: lunch, fresh produce, a bakery visit, cheese shop visit, possible u pick fruits, and a visit to a cultural centre are all in store.

Times for pick up and drop off TBD.

Spots are limited on the bus, book them with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Ile d’Orléans (POSTPONED) – NEW: Marché de Ste-Foy/Laurier Mall
Aug 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

POSTPONED : ILE D’ORLÉANS VISIT — New date: Thursday September 01

VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and visit the beautiful and quaint Ile d’Orléans – we will visit the St- François area, a goat cheese/soap/and ice-cream store,  stop by a farmer’s market and have lunch at a local restaurant — packing a lunch is an option — though tables will be reserved at the Poste de Traite restaurant. (https://www.aubergeaupostedetraite.com/restaurant)

NEW OUTING: Marché de Ste-Foy and Laurier Québec Mall shopping run – Thursday Augut 25 (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)

 

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Aug 25 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a bi-weekly event.

See you then!

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Aug
27
Sat
2022
Park Playdate: Parc de la Chanterelle
Aug 27 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Rebecca, for a get together at Parc de la Chanterelle, Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 12pm.    

Meet at the playground!  Free parking!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Aug
31
Wed
2022
Out & About: Old Quebec Bus tours & lunch
Aug 31 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Out & About invites people to hop on a bus to rediscover your city!

Come hop on ANOTHER bus to take the fun and enjoyable ride, on the top deck of the Old Quebec Buses for the guided tour around Old Québec, the Plains of Abraham and the Petit Champlain. Followed by lunch at local restaurant or bring your picnic!

Sep
1
Thu
2022
Grand Marché ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Sep 1 @ 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to the Grand Marché.

Bring your shopping bags and appetites, there are so many vendors to discover!

Departure from 438 boul Jacques-Cartier at: 9:45 a.m

Departure from 2215 boul Valcartier at: 10:00 a.m

Return at approximately 1 p.m.

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

Sep
6
Tue
2022
Coffee and Community
Sep 6 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In this Labour Day edition, drop in on *Tuesday* between 10-12 to catch up on what everyone has been up to during their summer adventures, eat some goodies and connect with other english-speakers from the community.

Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon at our Community Space , 438 boul Jacques Cartier.

If you have questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Sep
7
Wed
2022
Out & About: Aquarium visit
Sep 7 @ 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM

VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on visit the aquarium of Quebec. Following the visit, we will lunch on site (bringing a picnic is also an option).

Entrance fees: $20

Sep
8
Thu
2022
Mieux comprendre la maladie d’Alzheimer
Sep 8 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Please note that this event is in French only.

Joignez-vous à cette conférence tenue par la Société d’Alzheimer de Québec afin de mieux comprendre l’évolution de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou tout autre trouble neurocognitif. À la suite de cette conférence, vous aurez une meilleure idée de ses impacts sur le cerveau ainsi que sur les activités quotidiennes de la personne.

Inscription obligatoire.

Pour vous inscrire, contactez Anaïs au 581-446-7476 ou à l’adresse courriel suivante : afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net

Cette activité est rendue possible grâce au financement de :

Sep
9
Fri
2022
Out & About: Old Quebec Bus tours & lunch
Sep 9 @ 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM

VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus, and hop on another one to rediscover your city!

Come join us on the top deck (or inside) for the guided one hour Old Quebec Bus tour around Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham and the Petit Champlain. Followed by lunch at local restaurant (12:30-1:30 pm).

Please note: bus ticket fees are $15 (bring cash).

Sep
10
Sat
2022
Park Playdate: Parc des Gazouillis
Sep 10 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Grace, for a get together at Parc des Gazouillis, Saturday, September 10 from 10am to 12pm.    

Meet at the playground!  Free parking!

Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

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


About Park Playdates

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September.   Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer.  For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!

NOTE:  Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.

For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net

Sep
12
Mon
2022
In Stitches
Sep 12 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!

Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.

Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.

For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

This activity is open to all adults!

Sep
13
Tue
2022
Baby Chat Café: Welcome back & share your birth stories
Sep 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back in-person at the Wellness Centre!

Join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00am for our Welcome Back Baby Chat Café.  Come along and meet other English-speaking parents of babies under 1 year old.  For this first session back we will be sharing our birth stories.

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


Baby Chat is…

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.

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

Sep
14
Wed
2022
CANCELLED Apple picking ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Sep 14 @ 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Join us for apple picking and a guided tour of the Cidrerie et Vergers St-Nicolas cider-making facilities ( AND taste testing!) The guided tour is 1 hr long.

11$ for the tour.

Pick 10 lbs for 16$ ( Or SPLIT THE 10 lb bag between you and someone else!)

Departure 438 boul Jacques Cartier :9 :15

Departure 2215 boul Valcartier : 9 :30

To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Welcome Back Tea: Lifelong Learning
Sep 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

This year, Valcartier Military Centre in Ste. Foy is making their space available to LLL.   Please take note that for security reasons, you MUST register in advance, names of attendees will be forwarded to the Military Centre in advance. Those not registered will not be able to gain access to the event.

Enjoy a lovely cup of tea and light snacks with fellow Lifelong Learning members, QCRC staff and community partners. Whether you are renewing your membership or joining Lifelong Learning for the first time, this is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming activities and reconnect with friends.Tea and light snacks will be served.

Registration is required. RSVP by September 8th.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES:Membership is $15 per year and payable on the day of the tea, guests are welcome at $5 per person. The $5 entrance fee will go towards the membership fee if a guest joins the prgramme before June 2023. If paying in cash, please try to bring the exact amount of $15.

Cash , exact amount if possible,  cheques should be made payable to Quebec City Reading Council.

PARKING: Free onsite parking and free parking on surrounding streets and in the shopping mall opposite the centre.  The centre is accessible and has dedicated parking space for cars with a blue accessibility sticker.

TO REGISTER: email info@lifelonglearningquebec.org (Programme Coordinator) or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

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

Sep
16
Fri
2022
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Space
Sep 16 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

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

This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.

 

Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil

Out & About: Wendake/Huron Traditional Site
Sep 16 @ 10:30 AM – 1:45 PM

VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus, and visit the Wendake Traditional Huron Site. The visit will be followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

Please Note: Entrance fees are $16.75

Sep
20
Tue
2022
Out & About: Apple Picking and Picnic (St. Nicolas)
Sep 20 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on bus and go apple picking in St. Nicolas – as well as buy fresh local veggies and produce. We will break at lunch for a picnic on site!

 

Sep
21
Wed
2022
Tour of the National Assembly ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Sep 21 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about!

This week, we will get a guided tour of the National Assembly, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

Pick up from 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m.

Pick up from 2215 boul Valcartier at 9:50 a.m.

To book your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

 

It’s okay to forget: An update on the fascinating subject of memory
Sep 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

It’s okay to forget – An update on the fascinating subject of memory
An online event brought to you by CHEP (Community Health Education Program)

With your presenters Samantha Maltezos, Ph.D. Candidate in Neuropsychology and Soraya Ziou, Registered Dietician and Healthy Lifestyle Advisor at Luicilab.

Objectives:
1. Recognize the different types of memory.
2. Understand the difference between normal forgetfulness and cognitive disorders.
3. Learn tips on how to improve memory and preserve cognitive health as we age.
4. Receive advice for setting realistic and motivating goals related to healthy eating, physical activity and cognitive stimulation.

Please register using the green register button above to get the link to this Zoom conference.

Out & About: Apple Picking and Picnic (St. Nicolas)
Sep 21 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on bus and go apple picking in St. Nicolas – as well as buy fresh local veggies and produce. We will break at lunch for a picnic on site!

 

Sep
24
Sat
2022
Family field games and motor skills stations @ Fall Fest 2022
Sep 24 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Did you enjoy the activities that we put on at the Outdoor Family Kickoff to Summer event last June? Get ready for more of the same kind of fun for the whole family. Join Jarryd, the Wellness Centre’s WE Dads Community Animator, as he runs games and a motor skills course for families and their kiddos outdoors at VEQ’s Fall Fest 2022.

Come on out and meet Jarryd in the field behind St. Vincent School. Be sure to say hi to Jessica too, our Family Matters program coordinator.  She will be moving around between the field and the Wellness Centre information table in the gym. If you have never been to Fall Fest, get geared up for an amazing and not-to-be-missed event.

What will be happening outside on the field:

  • Games for the whole family
  • Family workout stations
  • Motor skills courses for kids
  • A visit from the Wellness care bear!

Things to know about Fall Fest 2022:

  • Meet local community groups and businesses
  • Fun activities for families
  • Face painting
  • Inflatable games
  • Live performances
  • And more!

Volunteer to help out! Please contact our volunteer coordinator Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after Fall Fest.  Any bit of help you could offer is greatly appreciated!

Sep
27
Tue
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Sep 27 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Café au Lait Crew: Welcome back! You and your baby’s feeding journey
Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

On this first Café au lait of the season we will be discussing you and your baby’s feeding journey.


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

  • 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.

Note that we can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

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

Sep
28
Wed
2022
Lifelong Learning: Thespian for a Day
Sep 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Facilitator:Meb Reisner, Lifelong Learning Member

Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s“The Tempest”. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator discusses the play.

The Tempest is a “bewitching play” and Shakespeare’s final piece of work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants: Ariel (an invisible spirit) and Caliban (a monstrous witch’s son). The Tempest contains some of Shakespeare’s most familiar and oft-quoted lines and is a story of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.

TO REGISTER: email info@lifelonglearningquebec.org Programme Coordinator or call418.681.1258. Space is limited.

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

Sep 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

Facilitator:Meb Reisner, Lifelong Learning Member

Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s“The Tempest”. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator discusses the play.

The Tempest is a “bewitching play” and Shakespeare’s final piece of work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants: Ariel (an invisible spirit) and Caliban (a monstrous witch’s son). The Tempest contains some of Shakespeare’s most familiar and oft-quoted lines and is a story of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.

TO REGISTER: email info@lifelonglearningquebec.org Programme Coordinator or call418.681.1258. Space is limited.

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

Sep
29
Thu
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Sep 29 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Out & About: Fall Foliage Ride & lunch (Stoneham-and-Tewksbury)
Sep 29 @ 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM

VEQ’s Out and About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy fall at its best and see the orange, red and yellow leaves of the season. We will have lunch at a local restaurant.

Cancelled: Parents’ night out: Pizza planning party
Sep 29 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Please note that this event was cancelled due to low registrations.  If you have ideas for our programs or activities or would like to volunteer your time, please reach out to Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 x 12009

 

Parents! Join other English-speaking parents for a pizza party and an evening of planning of EPIQ activities for 2022-’23. Each year, the volunteer parents of EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Québec) host a variety of activities for families or even just parents who could use  a night out without the kiddos.  In the past, parent-led events have included pumpkin patch outings, apple picking, hikes, clothing swaps, spa nights, tobogganing, and cooking classes. All EPIQ events, either with or without the kids, are led by volunteer parents like you, but we’re here to support you and help spread the word.

What’s new for EPIQ in the year to come?  For one thing, Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator, will be joining the gang.  So c’mon Dads, no excuses, join the fun!  EPIQ events are a great way to build a network of new friends and a welcoming community vibe.

Sign up fast! 

Space is limited due to distancing requirements. Register here to reserve your place and to order your individual boxed pizza!

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

See you at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29.  Bring your smiles, energy, event ideas, agendas, and appetites!

Sep
30
Fri
2022
Atelier Paré and lunch
Sep 30 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about.

This week, a visit to Atelier Paré, wood sculpting workshop. Meet the artists and get a guided tour of the workshop, and hear the traditional legends behind the sculptures.

We will grab a quick bite at a local restaurant afterwards.

Pick up from 438 boul Jacques Cartier:9:15

Pick up from 2216 Boul Valcartier: 9:30

To book your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Fall Foliage Ride & lunch (Stoneham-and-Tewksbury)
Sep 30 @ 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM

VEQ’s Out and About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy fall at its best and see the orange, red and yellow leaves of the season. We will have lunch at a local restaurant.

Oct
1
Sat
2022
Family Hike at Mont Belair
Oct 1 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us for a great afternoon family hike in Val Belair at Parc naturel du Mont Belair (Base de plein air la découverte), a gorgeous park with trails accessible for all ages.  Hike with Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator, and Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator and their kiddos.  Meet us at the playground at 1:00pm and we will start the hike from there.

(Note that this event was originally scheduled to start at 9:30am but we switched the the time to 1:00pm because of a race happening on site during the morning).

Of special note

  • Be sure to dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear and pack snacks and water.
  • The trail is gravel and is suitable for all-terrain strollers.
  • If you have little babies, a stroller, hiking backpack or baby carrier is recommended.
  • See this map for directions to get there.

Who can attend

This event is open to all parents and their kiddos!

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

 

Oct
4
Tue
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 4 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Baby Chat Café: Pelvic floor health information with a physio
Oct 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Pelvic floor health and you…

Join us on Tuesday, October 4 at 10am at Baby Chat and find out everything you need to know about pelvic floor health with Chantal Couture,  physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina.   Whether you underwent a vaginal birth or cesarean, there is something to learn for everyone.

Note: This session will be followed-up with a Baby Chat session on November 15 on the topic of Post-natal floor exercises with a phsyio.

Baby Chat is…

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.

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

Oct
5
Wed
2022
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 5 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Promoting breast health

This virtual conference is with Lisa Martin, Education and Awareness Coordinator at the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. She will demystify breast cancer and present the different risk factors, as well as the good practices to adopt to promote breast health: observation, screening recommendations, but also healthy lifestyle habits.

Lisa will also discuss breast cancer treatments, and inform you about the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation and its services.

To register

To sign up to get the Zoom link, please email Claire.

 

Oct
6
Thu
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 6 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

What you need to know about hearing loss – Shannon
Oct 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It can also become a common source of frustration for caregivers. Join us for a FREE information session with Lobe Clinic’s audioprosthesist to learn more about:

  • Signs and causes of hearing loss
  • The impact of hearing loss
  • Aids and other tools to help improve hearing and communication skills.

Assist in-person OR remotely, from the comfort of your own home. Registration is mandatory.

To register to the in-person event, contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476.
To watch remotely, click on the green “Register” button.

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time.  Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.

Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both.   The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.

For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Oct
11
Tue
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 11 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Oct 11 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Are you a photography enthusiast? Would you like to spend some time and share experiences with others like you? Professional photographer Cagdas Yoldas https://www.cagdasyoldas.com will teach you some photography tips while you are exploring and shooting photos at the most beautiful spots in Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge. This photo walk requires only minimum gear (cell phone friendly).  However, if you have a camera, feel free to bring it with you!

Parking: There is a parking available beside the parc and in the surrounding areas.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at  info@lifelonglearningquebec.org   or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

In case of rain the event will be moved to Thursday, October 13th, at the same time.

Oct
12
Wed
2022
*POSTPONED*Out and About Northern Perimeter: Guided tour of the Citadelle
Oct 12 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about. This week, strap on some good walking shoes as we get a guided tour in English at the Citadelle of Quebec City.

Please note that the tour outside is 1 hour long and there are no places to sit. In case of bad weather, we will have access to the museum inside.

Cost is 18$ plus tax. Please pack a lunch.

Pick up will be at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 10:10

2215 Boul Jacques Cartier at 10:20

To book your spot on the bus, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning: Thespian for a Day
Oct 12 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

Facilitator:Meb Reisner, Lifelong Learning Member

Session 3 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s“The Tempest”! Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator discusses the play.

The Tempest is a “bewitching play” and Shakespeare’s final piece of work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants: Ariel (an invisible spirit) and Caliban (a monstrous witch’s son). The Tempest contains some of Shakespeare’s most familiar and oft-quoted lines and is a story of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.

TO REGISTER: email info@lifelonglearningquebec.org Programme Coordinator or call418.681.1258. Space is limited.

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

Oct
13
Thu
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 13 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time.  Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.

Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both.   The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.

For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Oct
14
Fri
2022
SNACS Fall Book Fair
Oct 14 @ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

SNACS FallBook Fair is back! Don’t miss your chance to stock up on books for the winter – English, French, kids books and more!

  • Friday, October 14 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Quebec High School
945 ave Belvédère, Quebec QC G1S 3G2

All Books $3 – Cash/Credit/Debit accepted

Book donations will be accepted until October 7th at Quebec High School during school hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30-3:30. Please leave them in the main entrance.

Oct
15
Sat
2022
SNACS Fall Book Fair
Oct 15 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

SNACS Fall Book Fair is back! Don’t miss your chance to stock up on books for the winter – English, French, kids books and more!

Friday, October 14 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Quebec High School
945 ave Belvédère, Quebec QC G1S 3G2

All Books $3 – Cash/Credit/Debit accepted

Book donations will be accepted until October 7th at Quebec High School during school hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30-3:30. Please leave them in the main entrance.

Oct
17
Mon
2022
In Stitches
Oct 17 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!

Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.

Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments are provided.

For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

This activity is open to all adults!

Oct
18
Tue
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 18 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Oct
19
Wed
2022
CHEP – Incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders: Is it inevitable for us women?
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Part of the Community Health Education Program (CHEP)

More than 50% of women aged 65 and over experience urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, or vaginal atrophy. For the majority, symptoms from these prevalent pelvic health conditions can be reduced or eliminated without surgery or medication. This presentation will inform women about the causes, signs, and symptoms of pelvic health conditions. To help prevent or treat these conditions, tips, tricks, and recommend exercises to adopt in your daily life (that are helpful for both women and men) will be provided.

Objectives
1. Learn about the causes, signs, and symptoms of pelvic health conditions
2. Learn tips, tricks and exercises that are helpful for men and women that you can do at home
3. Try the exercises together

Our presenter

Chantal Dumoulin, pht, P.hD., is a professor at the School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal. She developed and currently directs the post-graduate pelvic floor rehabilitation program for physiotherapists in Canada. She is also a published researcher, specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction, with the Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM) and the founder and director of its Incontinence and Aging Laboratory as well as the holder of the Canadian Research Chair in Urogynecological Health and Aging. She is the author of books and a government leaflet on the conservative management of urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor dysfunction in women.

To register

Click the green button above to sign up to get the Zoom link.

CANCELLED – Complaints : positive action!
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Please note that this event is cancelled. 

Are you dissatisfied with quality of health and social services care you have received? You can use your voice to signal a problem and help get it corrected.

Join us on October 19th for an information session on the health care complaint process in Québec. Two advisors from the “Centre d’aide et d’accompagnement aux plaintes de la Capitale Nationale” will be there to answer YOUR questions!

Registration is mandatory.

To register, please contact Anaïs at 581-446-7476 or afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

 

Oct
20
Thu
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 20 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Financial Health Workshop
Oct 20 @ 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

If you are currently in school, you might be aware of how finances can be quite a source of anxiety for students.

Cegep St. Lawrence Campus and the community Wellness Centre are holding a FREE Financial Health Workshop BY students, FOR students. Join us to learn more about budgeting and credit scores. Door prize draw: How to Adult: Money, Your Guide to Life in the Modern World !

Places are limited, contact Anaïs to register : afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net

This event is made possible thanks to funding from:

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time.  Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.

Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both.   The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.

For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Oct 20 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Oct
21
Fri
2022
Chit Chat Club
Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.

Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.

Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

Travellin’ Toddler Time: Halloween
Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

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

This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.
October 21st Halloween themed TTT at St. Brigid’s Home

The Wellness Centre is hosting Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) on October 21 and what better theme than Halloween?    Join us with your 3 and 4 year olds, in costume, for a Halloween themed story, craft, and songs!

Bring some joy to the residents at St. Brigid’s home at this lovely intergenerational activity.

 

Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil

Oct
22
Sat
2022
WE Dads hike for dads and kids
Oct 22 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for a hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Saturday, October 22 at 9am.  Dads, father figures, step dads or grandfathers are all invited to this great excursion outdoors with their little ones, with Jarryd, our WE Dads community animator.

Meet in the parking lot at 9:00 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 picnic lunch together, so be sure to bring along a healthy lunch for your family (please avoid nuts for those with allergies).

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 3.5-4 hours.  It will be a 2 hour hike to the top, a half hour stop for lunch, and then about an hour to come back down.
  • This is NOT a stroller friendly trail and can be quite steep in some parts.  Accompanying children will need to be great walkers and for little ones we recommend carrying them in a hiking backpack.
  • 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 father figures and and kiddos! For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator, by email.


About WE Dads

Get connected with other guys raising kids in Quebec City! 

Check out our WE Dads, EPIQ or Family Matters programming to get connected with other father figures and their children.  Be sure to visit our WE Dads page or join our WE Dads Facebook page to connect with other guys and to see events happening in the community for dads.   Also, feel free to reach out to our WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd, directly and get connected with what is happening.  You can reach Jarryd by email.

Oct
24
Mon
2022
Walking Distance: Chauveau Park
Oct 24 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Walk along the beautiful Saint-Charles river on well groomed trails Monday, October 24th.

Bus pick up from 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:15

2215 boul Valcartier: 9:30

We will walk for 1- 1.5 hrs.

To book your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

In Stitches
Oct 24 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!

Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.

Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.

For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

This activity is open to all adults!

Oct
25
Tue
2022
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Oct 25 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*

Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!

Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.

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

Café au Lait Crew: Bottle feeding, pumping and storing milk
Oct 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from our Allaitement Québec certified breastfeeding support volunteer  Camille Nadeau.

  • 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.

Let us know if you are coming so that we can best prepare our space to welcome you.  To let us know you will be joining us, please email Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator.

Oct
26
Wed
2022
Weight Loss in Seniors
Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Have you ever wondered: Why is my loved one losing weight as he or she ages? And why isn’t he or she eating as much?

If so, join Inès Auclair Mangliar, registered dietitian, as she educates us on the nutritional aspects of ageing. This information session will be interactive – bring your questions, concerns and curiosity!

If you need help navigating Zoom, please feel free to contact Anaïs.

To register, click the green “Register” button above or contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

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