Upcoming Events and Activities

Feb
15
Wed
2023
YES Business Coaching
Feb 15 @ 9:00 AM – Feb 16 @ 3:00 PM

YES Business Coaching

Day 1: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 6:00 PM

Day 2: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 2:00 PM

The Magic of Canada (Bilingual)
Feb 15 @ 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

This is a first in the history of VEQ! For centuries, we’ve been fascinated and intrigued by the skills magician have. Canadian Parents for French in partnership with VEQ brings you this entertaining activity to the comfort of your home or office, FREE of charge.

 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgLf9IOdBwgHs5i599jJxSwfv8_l37IoIy6W3qx3g6tLf1pA/viewform

 

https://qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/virtual-cultural-events/

Social Enterprises in Québec City
Feb 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Social enterprises, cooperatives, and nonprofits play a major role in our region. Interested in enterprises that value humans over profit and create meaningful change?

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec and SEEnet for presentations from CDEC de Québec and social entrepreneurs and representatives from the Nos choses ont une deuxième vie online thrift shop; La Coop de Yoga; Les Urbainculteurs; and Materia, centre diffusion en métiers d’art à Québec. A panel discussion and question-and-answer session will follow.

We’ll explore topics including:

-What are social enterprises? Where are they found in Québec City?
-How are they effective solutions for community issues?
-How do I start my own social enterprise?

Wednesday, February 15, 7–9 p.m.

Moulin des Jésuites, 7960 Boul. Henri-Bourassa

Free event, refreshments providedRegistration required by February 13 via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/work-that-makes-a…

Hosted by SEEnet and Voice of English-speaking Québec, this event has been made possible with the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.SEEnet: https://see-net.ca/

Voice of English-speaking Québec: https://veq.ca/
Le Moulin des Jésuites: https://www.facebook.com/moulindesjesuites
CDEC de Québec: https://www.facebook.com/cdecdequebec
Nos Choses ont une deuxième vie: https://www.facebook.com/noschoses/
La Coop de yoga: https://www.facebook.com/lacoopdeyoga
Les Urbainculteurs: https://www.facebook.com/LesUrbainculteurs
Centre Materia: https://www.facebook.com/centremateria
Feb
18
Sat
2023
Quebec City Kilt Skate
Feb 18 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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The first annual Quebec City Kilt Skate will be held at the Anneau Rink on the historic Plains of Abraham February 18, 2023 at 5.30pm. The skate is part of The Great Canadian Kilt Skate coordinated by the Scottish Society of Ottawa from coast to coast and features 14 Canadian and two American cities. Here are some fun highlights from previous years and participating communities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF0w7m28e_Y

The Great Canadian Kilt Skate celebrates the longstanding cultural relationship between Scottish and Canadien/Quebecois dating back to eighteenth century and beyond. The Auld Alliance! The Kilt Skate is held in association with the Morrin Cultural Centre with musical support by members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders. For more information here’s a link to their website: https://www.78thfraser.ca/

We will honour the flags of Canada, Scotland and Quebec with bagpipes and a ceremonial loop of the oval rink. Following the Kilt Skate participants and other music lovers are invited back to the Galway Pub. 1112 Cartier where the Fraser Highlanders and other performers will sing, play Celtic music with the bagpipers from 7.00 to 8.15pm.

For more information or to volunteer please contact:

 Andy MacCulloch, Director of Kilt Skate and Communications:  andy@ottscot.ca
Feb
21
Tue
2023
Picture This – Composition and Computer Photo-Editing
Feb 21 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.

With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.

Did you miss our 2022 photography workshops? You have one more chance to attend them!Given the popularity of the workshops, the Morrin Centre will be repeating two of the workshops in February 2023. Registration for these workshops is open as a “pre-sale” to Morrin Centre members from January 25 to February 1st. Registration will then open to non-members until all tickets are gone. Don’t miss your chance!February 7, 6:30 p.m.: Photography CompositionFebruary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Computer Photo-Editing – The EssentialsTo register during this “pre-sale” period, members are invited to email our Events Coordinator at jeannelebosse@morrin.org. The workshops are offered for free to Morrin Centre members.

Full details here.

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Feb 21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Jill Pitkeathley’s novel Cassandra & Jane. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Feb
22
Wed
2023
Art Therapy in Shannon
Feb 22 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Taxes (provincial and federal) workshop for Newcomers
Feb 22 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Start jotting down your questions!!! We’ll have the  presence of a Revenu QC and CRA representatives to answer our questions and walk us through the process of filing our provincial taxes.

This information session is especifically designed for newcomers (to Canada and to the province of Québec).

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Register here!

 

If you can’t join us in person, here is the information to join virtually!

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

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Meeting ID: 290 520 337 638
Passcode: 2Dupp9

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Feb
25
Sat
2023
Newcomers Outing to Village Vacances Valcartier
Feb 25 @ 9:15 AM – 5:00 PM

***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***

 

 

Saturday, February 25th, 20223

9:15 AM-5:00 PM

COST: $15  (plus Eventbrite fees) –  Take advantage of the 67% discount!!

 

The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).

The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).

We will have a second pick-up location in Shannon at 9:30 am at the Centre de la Famille de Valcartier (Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, QC G0A 4Z0) *AS NEEDED

 

***LIMITED SPACING FOR THIS EVENT***

 

Please be aware that the only storage available at the venue is at a cost of $10 (and $10 deposit), cash only; and it is not provided by VEQ.

Snacks and lunches are not provided by VEq but you are allowed  to bring your own, or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.

 

RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2023

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 20, 2023

 

Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca

 

Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

 

 

Feb
28
Tue
2023
**POSTPONED** (Not quite) Spring Fest 2023
Feb 28 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
**Due to a temporary closure of the 3Brasseurs Laurier, we need to POSTPONE our 5 @ 7 that was scheduled for February 28th.
Stay tuned for a new date soon!**

 

An excuse to get social!
Do you think winter is way too long?
VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on February 28.

Come one, come all!
Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get information on what we have in store for you next.
Nibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.
Bring your friends 🙂

Please RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by February 23.

We will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there!

Quebec City Women’s Club February Presentation
Feb 28 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Invited speaker: Lisa Matthes, Postdoctoral fellow in Oceanography, Takuvik Joint International Laboratory, Université Laval /CNRS

Title: The role of advanced robotics in studying the Arctic under-ice light field

Zoom link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/66544948499?pwd=aTRKejBsVnVGdDUvK0doemUzOWZwZz09

The Arctic Ocean has been the epicentre of climate change with a much faster warming rate compared to the globe. This warming causes the sea ice cover to shrink rapidly with a large impact on all levels of the Arctic marine food web, from polar bears to microscopic algae. Oceanographic studies of the changes in this remote and hard-to-access region are often limited to small areas and/or short time periods, which hampers predictions about the future of the sea ice ecosystem. This talk will provide insights on how recent advancements in underwater robotics help to extend the knowledge about the development of phytoplankton blooms throughout the year. Together, we will look at how optical and biological data are collected by remotely operated and autonomous platforms over larger spatial and temporal scales to better understand the marine ecosystem in Baffin Bay.

Lisa Matthes: After graduating with a master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Rostock in Germany and a PhD degree in Arctic Research at the University of Manitoba, Lisa Matthes joined the Takuvik International Research Laboratory as postdoctoral fellow in April 2021. Her research work focuses on light availability in the marine ecosystem and how it controls the magnitude and timing of Arctic primary production. She is specifically interested in how a sea ice cover impacts light propagation in the underlying water column and how it affects phytoplankton throughout the Arctic growth season. To find answers to these questions, she deploys optical sensor packages in combination with advanced underwater robotics and collects water samples for many biological parameters during field expeditions in the Arctic and sub-Arctic Ocean.

 

 

 

Mar
1
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Mar 1 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

If you have questions, to see full details and to register, click HERE.

Mar
9
Thu
2023
Northern Perimeter Community Solutions: Transportation and Home Services
Mar 9 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Join VEQ and SEEnet to discuss transportation and home services for community members in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. We’ll hear from experts and discuss potential nonprofit and cooperative solutions.

DATE:
Thursday, March 9
TIME:
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOCATION:
Valcartier Community Center
1743, boul. Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC G3N 1E1
Please register here:
https://bit.ly/3m7nyXr

 

Art Session for Newcomers
Mar 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

 

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art therapy AND workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

 

The session starts at 6:30 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.

 

 

Mar
11
Sat
2023
Shannon Irish Show
Mar 11 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 54th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 1:00pm and 7:30pm.

Please confirm your presence to Kerry King by calling or emailing by March 7th, 2023.

Tickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:
Adults $10
Children 6-12 yrs $5
Children 5 and under FREE

Note:
VEQ IS OFFERING TRANSPORTATION TO THE EVENING SHOW
Find out more about transportation here

Shannon Irish Show
Mar 11 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 54th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 1:00pm and 7:30pm.

Please confirm your presence to Kerry King by calling or emailing by March 7th, 2023.

Tickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:
Adults $10
Children 6-12 yrs $5
Children 5 and under FREE

 

Note:
VEQ IS OFFERING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE EVENING SHOW

**To reserve a seat on the bus, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or email info@veq.ca**
Find out more about transportation here

Mar
15
Wed
2023
Événements Emploi Éclair – English-speaking Event
Mar 15 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT Program and VEQ are glad to present you this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers!

To participate, nothing could be easier! Fill out the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWJ53XL0GV58p7_zly0An55I0-LKjCZMcoQMFSqs-KR4WGNQ/viewform

You will then receive a call for a short phone interview GUARANTEED on the day of the event.

Find out more about the event and the list of employers here!

Mar
17
Fri
2023
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Stew Lunch (Valcartier)
Mar 17 @ 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Come watch and enjoy Valcartier Elementary School students march and parade in green to the Valcartier municipality. After the parade, people are invited to partake in the St Patrick’s Day festivities in the Valcartier Community Center to enjoy live music and lunch — for more information please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ (418 683-2366 ext. 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca) or Pam Hogan Laberge at the St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier (418 844 1218 or plaberge@munsgdv.ca) for details about lunch.

Mar
21
Tue
2023
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Mar 21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Anthony Doerr’s novel Cloud Cuckoo Land

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Mar
22
Wed
2023
Definitely Spring (ish) Fest 2023!
Mar 22 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

An excuse to get social!
Do you think winter is way too long?
VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on March 22.

Come one, come all!
Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get information on what we have in store for you next.
Nibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.
Bring your friends 🙂

Please RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by March 16.

We will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there!

Mar
23
Thu
2023
POSTPONED Fun Felting!!!
Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Due to the weather, this event has been postponed, but will be rescheduled. All registered participants will be notified. Thanks for understanding!

Off-Imagination – Playwriting Workshop
Mar 23 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

To whet your appetite for literary presentations before the Imagination Festival, the Morrin Centre is delighted to present an Off-Imagination Playwriting Workshop with author, playwright, and poet Anna Fuerstenberg!

**Registration necessary**

Join us on March 23, at 7:00 p.m., for a playwriting workshop with writer, playwriter, and poet Anna Fuerstenberg! She will delight us by reading an excerpt from one of her plays before presenting us with the secrets of playwriting. Participants will then be invited to try their hand at applying their newly acquired skills.

Learn more here: http://morrin.org/…/off-imagination-playwriting…/

Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/586141744737

 

Mar
25
Sat
2023
Sugar Shack Brunch (for NEWCOMERS)
Mar 25 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Don’t ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch! 

 

VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d’Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:45 AM and meals will be served at 11:30 AM.

Upon arrival, you can visit some of the animals found on their small farm or ride the cart pulled by a horse to tour the property and learn how maple syrup is produced.

Are you ready to live one of the most memorable local traditions?!

 

Schedule:

The bus (free of cost) will leave VEQ’s offices at 10:00 AM. Our offices are located at 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy. Participants riding the bus are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

Arrival at Sucrerie Blouin in Île d’Orléans at 10:45 AM.

From 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM participants can tour the premises or engage in one of the activities/games planned by María Castro.

11:30 AM: Brunch is served. Each table can seat 8-10 people. The service is all-you-can-eat style (à volonté in French).

After the brunch, everyone is invited to try making their own maple syrup snow candy (maple taffy).

1:30 PM: The bus returns to VEQ’s offices.

The menu usually consists of a of pea soup as a starter, followed by a variety of delicious traditional dishes such as baked ham, omelette or scrambled eggs, sausages, tourtière (the famous meat pie), baked beans, cretons (a kind of pork pâté), crepes, bread, and pork rinds. Yummy! All these dishes are of course prepared with maple syrup.

 

Reservations and tickets are made through Eventbrite and the costs depends on the age of the participants:

$20    – People 15 years old and older

$10    – Children ages 7-14 years old

$5      – Children ages between 3-6 years old

$0      – Children under 2 years of age

 

Tickets will not be refunded if cancellations are made after 3:00 PM on Tuesday March 21st, 2023.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mar 25 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The 11th edition of the Québec City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be taking place on Saturday, March 25th.

More details to come!

Apr
3
Mon
2023
Art Session for Newcomers
Apr 3 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

 

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

 

The session starts at 6:30 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.

 

 

Apr
4
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 4 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
5
Wed
2023
Revenu Québec Information Session
Apr 5 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

We have a new date!!!

Unfortunately, for reasons out of our control, this year we won’t be able to offer it in person and after working hours, as we had done in the past. The good news are, however, that you can still get all the info you need or ask your questions from the comfort of your workplace or home, while having your lunch!

 

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

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Apr
11
Tue
2023
IMAGINATION WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2023
Apr 11 – Apr 16 all day
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 11 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
12
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Apr 12 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

If you have questions, to see full details and to register, click HERE.

Apr
15
Sat
2023
Art Session for Newcomers
Apr 15 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

 

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art therapy AND workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

 

The session starts at 10:A0 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

 

 

Apr
18
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 18 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Apr 18 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet. Hamnet is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Apr
21
Fri
2023
Earth Day Activity (VEQ Community Space in Shannon)
Apr 21 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Come celebrate Earth Day at the VEQ Community Space on Friday April 21st from 9:30 to 11:30 am – Feel free to drop in anytime!

Plant your seeds to take home, care for and use — we will provide planting soil, seeds, pots for herbs and veggies, as well as good humour and snacks!

This activity is open to the young and young at heart.
Spaces are limited. Please register with:
Dominique Paddack at (418) 683-2366 ext. 227 or by email. 
Apr
22
Sat
2023
Latino-Brazil Multi-cultural Community Event
Apr 22 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come enjoy a special Latino-Brazil multi-cultural community event.

Everyone is welcome. 1$ admission

When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Where: Centre Communautaire Claude-Allard, 3200 , avenue D’Amours

Program includes: Pinata, dance, music, delicious snacks for sale

For more information, please contact:  Loisirsst-benoit@hotmail.com

Apr
25
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 25 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
26
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Apr 26 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Apr 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On April 26, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this first general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Performance 101” with Michael’s intriguingly titled workshop: The Bugs Bunny Method

To register or get more information, visit the Morrin Centre website HERE.

 

 

 

May
1
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 1 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
2
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 2 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
May
3
Wed
2023
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 3 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 3, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this second general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Characterization” and learn how to Inhabit a Role.

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE.

 

 

 

May
4
Thu
2023
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 4 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
5
Fri
2023
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 5 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
6
Sat
2023
NP Out & About: Maison Leon Provancher
May 6 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

In partnership with Valcartier Elementary school we will be discovering more about the St. Lawrence river and its fascinating ecosystem with Quebec Ocean!  This outing is open to all ages, so if you have children or grandchildren that would like to participate, they are most welcome.  Departure will be at 9:30 am from Valcartier Elementary school and a the return is scheduled for 1pm to the same location.  We recommend you dress comfortably and bring a snack/water bottle.  Please RSVP by 3 MAY

Art Session for Newcomers
May 6 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

 

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of therapeutic art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

 

The session starts at 10:30 PM, but we encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

 

 

Quebec High School Trivia Night
May 6 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
QHS TRIVIA NIGHT
Show off your brain muscles at Quebec High School’s Trivia Night! Secure a spot for your team for May 6 by emailing Sue McPow.
⏰ Don’t snooze—spaces are limited.
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 6 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
7
Sun
2023
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
8
Mon
2023
Walking Distance (Shannon)
May 8 @ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Enjoy companionship as we explore the local parcs and trails in our local area.  9am at the Parc Linear de le St. Charles, Secteur Parc Chaveau, 3705 Avenue Chaveau (next to Arena Michelle-Labadie)

In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 8 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
9
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 9 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
May
10
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 10 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 10, join Michael Bourguignon in this third general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Speed Improv” and learn more about Thinking on your Feet.

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 10 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
15
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 15 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

Screening of “The Blinding Sea” at the Morrin Centre
May 15 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Join us on May 15th to watch a special screening of the film The Blinding Sea, followed by a discussion with director George Tombs!

Visit the Morrin Centre website HERE to register.

Please note: the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the screening will start at 7:00 p.m.

The film will be presented in English, without subtitles.

 

 

May
16
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 16 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
May 16 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Suzette Mayr’s novel The Sleeping Car Porter.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 16 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
17
Wed
2023
Art & Crafts in Shannon (Clay)
May 17 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Come join us for this 2nd “Arts & Crafts” session at the VEQ Community Space in Shannon. So whether you are a seasoned artist or just want to try out your artistic talents, you will be welcomed! In this next session, we will be working with “clay” — however, participants are welcome to paint or use our other art & crafts materials if they prefer.

There are no costs to participate and all material is free. Place are limited – to register, please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 17 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 17 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 17, join Michael Bourguignon in this fourth general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Active Listening” with the workshop Acting Is Reacting.

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

May
22
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
23
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 23 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CV Clinic (FORT Program)
May 23 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tailor your CV for your dream job!

Come and have your CV reviewed in English by the professionals at the FORT Program.

By appointment only. First round of appointments sold out. Reserve your spot today!

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 23 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
24
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 24 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 24, join Michael Bourguignon in this last general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come learn how to use improv as a team-building tool in this workshop titled “We’re in this Together: Improv as a Team-Building Tool.”

In this improvisation series, presented by stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon, you will learn the A-to-Z of performance, how to think on (and off) your feet, and how to support your fellow performers by developing teamwork and trust. Through a variety of warm-up exercises, games, and off-the-cuff scenarios, you will experience the fun (and funny!) world of improvisation in a safe and supportive environment. Bring your smile and sense of spontaneous adventure! No ifs or buts …

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

May
25
Thu
2023
CQSB Careers Info Session 3rd Edition
May 25 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May
28
Sun
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
May 28 all day

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

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

Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.

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

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

 

 

 

May
29
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

CANCELLED – Newcomers’ Free Space for Art
May 29 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
May
30
Tue
2023
Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 30 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
31
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 31 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
3
Sat
2023
St. Vincent School Farewell Picnic
Jun 3 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join St. Vincent School on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their Farewell Picnic!

Jun
6
Tue
2023
Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 6 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
7
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jun 7 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
13
Tue
2023
Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 13 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
14
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
17
Sat
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Jun 17 all day

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

Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.

Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.

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

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

 

 

 

Jun
20
Tue
2023
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Jun 20 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Ducks by Kate Beaton.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 20 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
21
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 21 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
28
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
VEQ AGM 2023
Jun 28 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting.

Connect with old friends, and meet new ones, as you get to know more about VEQ’s successes this past year, and plans for the year ahead! Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and parking is free.

Please RSVP by June 21 to Maria Hoyt:

E: info@veq.ca

T: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221

We cannot wait to see you there!

Jul
4
Tue
2023
Pétanque for Newcomers
Jul 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Pétanque is a popular sport among locals, to the point that many public parks have fields open to the public. Many families enjoy practicing it and passing down the love for it at every get-together! As newcomers, an important part of our integration is the sense of belonging, and understanding the local traditions, which is why we plan activities like this, to help you better understand and embrace your new environment. With the collaboration of Pétanque – Parc St Paul-Apôtre, we hope you enjoy this new sport!

 

Jul
8
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – Storytime – Preparing for Travel
Jul 8 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 1: Preparing for Travel

Book of the day: Usborne First Experiences: Going on a Plane by Anne Civardy.

Kids will prepare to travel and visit countries through books, starting off by reading a book about flying on a plane. To prepare for our weekly trips, today’s activity is to make a passport and binoculars.

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Science
Jul 8 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 1: Science

Lava Lamp Experiment: to understand fluids and solids, the children will create their own lava lamp, followed by writing observations and reflections as real scientists!

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
12
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jul 12 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Jul
15
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – Storytime – South America
Jul 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 2: South America

Book of the day: Up and Down the Andes: A Peruvian Festival Tale by Laurie Krebs and Aurelia Fronty.

Visiting Peru involves learning about its festivities, indigenous roots, and landscapes. We cannot visit Peru without seeing a Llama so we will make and decorate one!

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Jul 15 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

 

Week 2: Art

Spinners: the children will craft spinners to understand motion and how the illusion works in a fun way!

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
22
Sat
2023
Jacques-Cartier Adventure Day for Newcomers!
Jul 22 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This is a one-time event, so you don’t really want to miss out on it!

 

 

The rabaska activity is NOT suitable for children under 6 years of age.

Since this is going to be the only occasion that we are going to visit this park in the summer, we are also opening 10 spots for those interested in simply catching a ride with us, or if for example in your family you have a child under 6 years old (and cannot participate in the rabaska activity). There is a limited capacity for the rabaska and hike guided tours.

For more information about the Jacques-Cartier National Park*, visit their website. On this link, you can also find more information about the trails and other activities to do while at the park.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to the park (103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC G3C 2T5). We will stop at km 10, at the Discovery Centre to pick up the guides and for a quick bathroom break. Then, we will continue driving until we reach km 18, where the rabaska activity will take place.
  • A guided rabaska (type of boat) descent on the Jacques-Cartier river, lasting from 1h to 1h15.
  • A guided hike (l’Aperçu), with a duration of 1 hour.
  • Entrance fees to the park.
  • Life jackets DURING the rabaska activity. If you choose to practice another nautical activity, it is your responsibility to rent one yourself.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals and/or snacks. Each participant must plan and bring their own lunches (sandwiches, salads, etc.) as well as their snacks and water.
  • Any other activity at the park (equipment rental, other nautical activities, etc.).
  • Accessories like raincoats, sunblock, hats, etc.

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Please read the information about the rabaska activity here: Description Rabaska au fil de l’eau_groupe

The information is provided by the SÉPAQ in French, but you can copy and paste the text into an online translator tool, for example Google Translate.

 

*In Québec, provincial parks are called national parks.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Engineering
Jul 22 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 3: Engineering

Catapult: Children will use their imagination and build a catapult to throw objects with the provided materials and supplies. The winner will get a prize!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
29
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Mathematics
Jul 29 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 4: Mathematics

Math games competition: children will get into teams and play math games. The team that solves and wins the most challenges will get a prize!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
5
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Aug 5 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 5: Art

Fun canva painting: Using Sharpies and alcohol, kids will create funky paintings.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Baseball Game for Newcomers
Aug 5 @ 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Aug
12
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Technology & Engineering
Aug 12 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 6: Technology and Engineering

Hydraulic bridge: through building a hydraulic bridge, children will learn about hydraulic energy.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Technology and Engineering
Aug 12 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 6: Technology and Engineering

Hydraulic bridge: through building a hydraulic bridge, children will learn about hydraulic energy.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

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