Upcoming Events and Activities

Mar
28
Tue
2023
Café au Lait Crew: Feeding challenges
Mar 28 @ 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.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

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

Mar
30
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Mar 30 @ 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.

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
Baby Chat Café: Daycare system in QC
Apr 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

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

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 283 865 458 64
Passcode: mmx2je

Download Teams | Join on the web

Apr
6
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Apr 6 @ 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.

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
13
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Apr 13 @ 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.

Apr
14
Fri
2023
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Teddy Bears
Apr 14 @ 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

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
19
Wed
2023
Get Ready for Kindergarten
Apr 19 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.

Join Psycho-Educator Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child the year prior to starting school!

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

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

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

Apr
20
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Apr 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.

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. 
Take-A-Break: Dental care with Clinique dentaire de la Cité verte
Apr 21 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

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

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
Café au Lait Crew: Transitioning to solids
Apr 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.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

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

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.

 

 

 

Apr
27
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Apr 27 @ 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.

Apr
28
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
Apr 28 @ 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.

 

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.

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
May 4 @ 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.

May
5
Fri
2023
Take-A-Break: Coffee & chat
May 5 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

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

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
11
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
May 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 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.

May
12
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
May 12 @ 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: Bugs
May 12 @ 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

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
Baby Chat Café: Baby Massage workshop (9:30am start)
May 16 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

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
Preparing your child for school in a 2nd language
May 17 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Starting school is a huge moment not only for a child, but also for parents. Knowing how to help prepare your child for school, especially when it will in a second language, can also help to reassure you during this big transition. Don’t miss an informative evening with expert Kristy Findlay, speech pathologist from the Centre Mosaïque de Québec, about preparing your child for school in a second language.

Topics covered:

  • Language and development skills needed in kindergarten in any language.
  • Ways to support your child as they transition into school in a new language.
  • Keeping an eye out for red flags related to language and learning.
  • Supporting homework and learning outside the classroom.

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

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

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

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
18
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
May 18 @ 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.

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
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
May 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 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.

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
Café au Lait Crew: Feeding tips for summer
May 30 @ 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.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

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

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
1
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 1 @ 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.

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
Baby Chat Café: Coffee and chat
Jun 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

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
Transition to High School Workshop
Jun 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

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

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

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

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

Jun
8
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 8 @ 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.

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
15
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 15 @ 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.

Jun
16
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
Jun 16 @ 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.

 

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
22
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 22 @ 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.

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.

 

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