VEQ’s Community Forum 2023
We are extremely happy to invite you to the VEQ community forum that is being held at the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, on Saturday, November 4th. We want this forum to be an opportunity for the English-speaking community of the Québec City region to get together, discuss needs, and think about how we can shape the future to build a cohesive and welcoming community.
VEQ wants to hear directly from community members on the following topics:
· Community life
· Health and social services
· Education
· Employment
· Culture
This includes what is going well, what needs to be improved, and how VEQ can take steps to better serve our community and its members. The day will be split into two identical sessions. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Whether you can only pop in for an hour or want to contribute your voice to an entire session (9 to 11:30 am or 1 to 3:30 pm) we would love to hear from you.
Click here to register for a session!
We hope to see you on November 4th!
Members’ Day 2023
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, join the Morrin Centre staff for an exclusive day filled with activities and delights, put together to highlight the contributions of the Morrin Centre members to the Centre.
On the menu, between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
- 1:00 p.m. – Magician
- 2:00 p.m. – Exclusive Tour
- 3:30 p.m. – Beer Tasting
Register here! Please note that some activities have limited places and require registration.
You must be a member of the Morrin Centre to participate in Members’ Day activities. You can become a member at morrin.org/becomeamember
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!
Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class. Equipment is provided. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
Cost: $10*
Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we will be taking the themed Express Lunch class. This event is exactly a year after our first session with them! Please ensure your membership has been paid if you are interested in attending. We will be making Sliced Flank Steak with sea salt, bearnaise sauce, summer vegetables and thyme. When registering please let me know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
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TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelo
If you’re interested in this event, please register no later than October 26.
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Reserve your tickets today for our thirteenth annual fundraising dinner, taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Join us for a memorable Literary Feast that will nourish your mind, body, and soul.
| Evening’s programme |
This year, we are honoured to welcome a very special guest.
Our keynote speaker, MARC GARNEAU, became the first Canadian to fly in Space on Shuttle Mission STS 41-G in October 1984. He was also a Combat Systems Engineer in the Royal Canadian Navy, President of the Canadian Space Agency, a Liberal Member of Parliament, minister of Transport, Foreign Affairs minister, and Chancellor of Carleton University. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada and the Recipient of the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, three NASA Space Flight Medals, and eleven Honorary Doctorates.
The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail served in one of the most beautiful libraries in Canada, followed by dinner in the historic College Hall at 6:30 p.m. Our annual silent auction will also take place during the evening.
A limited number of tickets for the cocktail and dinner are available at $275 per person.
| SPECIAL RATE | A special rate is available for tables of 8 individuals or more. Tickets cost $250 per person when purchasing a table (8-11 people).
| TABLES FOR TWO | Seven tables for two are available again this year on the mezzanine for $550 each.
You may reserve your ticket(s) by calling Julie Colanero at 418 694-9147, extension 221, or by contacting her at info@morrin.org.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have questions about the provincial health care system? In 2018 Jeffery Hale Community Services, the Community Wellness Centre, and the Voice of English-speaking Québec put together a comprehensive guide with the intention of helping newcomers navigate the medical system here in Québec City with a little more ease and efficiency. Since then, we provide a space for newcomers to meet other newcomers while having their doubts cleared out by either a nurse or a social worker from the JEFF (as we colloquially refer to the Jeffery Hale Community Services).
Start jotting down your questions!
Click here to consult the guide.
Please note that the guide is currently being edited and the most updated version will be ready on the day of the workshop (Nov. 9th).
A participation prize will be awarded to one of the participants.
To register to the online option (it will NOT be recorded): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApceyppzIpHtSPGIPTKMmdN5NneIn3-qC7
To register to the in-person option: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMk0xQkNCUDhKVlVQWUgzMEMxU1lRMDY1MS4u
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week we will be heading to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monestary and have a guided 1-hour tour in English of the museum. The entry fee is $11. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy).
Learn more about the museum here: Pôle Culturel des Ursulines
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Game night is back!
Spread the word!
A fun and relaxed evening, in company of new friends and fun people.
Light refreshments and free parking provided!
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Do you have your own board game that you would like to play? Bring it!
Click here to see video tutorials on how to play the games:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs2bCujZP-GtTvQIAIsGSiKueZ2YSx1uv
We also have some of the classic games: Taboo, Pictionary, Scrabble, Clue, and Monopoly!
Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together. A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the community center kitchens. Participants will be asked to bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.
November’s theme will match the season as we make several soups to keep ourselves warm.
Space is limited and Registration is required. For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
A dynamic multimedia presentation for all interested in making their special celebrations more earth friendly. Includes World faith celebrations from September to March, flora, food, lights, gifts, travel and cruises, winter sports and activities, and local resources.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!
Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week we will be heading to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monastary and have a guided 1-hour tour in English of the museum. The entry fee is $11. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Old Québec area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy).
Learn more about the museum here: Pôle Culturel des Ursulines
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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 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 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.
To sign up, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org
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 …
Michael Bourguignon is a stage actor and director known for his quick wit and his penchant for pratfalls and other forms of physical comedy. Currently vice-president of the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s foremost English-language theatre group, Michael discovered his passion for the stage late in life, but he hit the boards running and hasn’t looked back. Like his lifelong mentor, Bugs Bunny, Michael is a versatile character actor who dabbles in musicals and overdresses for almost every occasion. When not onstage, he is a teacher, communications consultant, voiceover artist, sometime stand-up comedian, and proud father. In all these roles, he always asks himself, “What would Bugs Bunny do?”
This event is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.
VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class. Equipment is provided. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
Car Glamping
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Jeanni is an interpersonal coach/writer on Bold Kindness – and will share how her recent 6 week North America camping trip inside her Honda CRV reconnected her with treasured people and places from throughout her lifetime.
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Bold Kindness developed from her training and previous experience as a mental health occupational therapist and family counselor. (And from her own challenging life experiences 😉) Visit www.boldk
To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelongle
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Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Library Lectures:
Book Launch of The Calf With Two Heads
by Louisa Blair
Join us for the launch of Louisa Blair’s book The Calf With Two Heads on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.!
“Wow! I’m impressed. Stop scrolling on your phones and have a look at this.”
– Tomson Highway, Cree playwright, author, musician
These beautifully illustrated stories of natural history in nineteenth-century Canada are about the curious men and women who crossed the oceans from Europe to explore, map, draw, puzzle about, collect and exhibit nature in Canada. Informed by French, British and Indigenous naturalists, they tried to understand what they saw. What did it all mean about the origins of the world?
Louisa Blair, an amateur naturalist in Quebec and a transatlantic species herself, tells tales on Darwin, Russell Wallace, and James Cook, and lingers on the strange and colourful details of Canada’s stubborn resistance to evolutionism and its first natural history museums with their penchant for deformities. These stories feature Indigenous mapmakers, botanical artists, bug-bitten rock fanatics, arctic explorers, and a trio of Quebec women who managed to get plants named after themselves. In short, muddy boots, cold hands, a pocket full of fossils, a mind full of existential questions. To make her case, Louisa Blair has gathered a vast collection of vintage illustrations. Blair also salutes their successors, the citizen scientists who are now frantically mapping Canada’s biodiversity before it fades to bio-monotony. What does it all mean for the end of the world?
NOTE: This event will be hybrid.
Louisa Blair is a writer, editor and translator who was born in Quebec City, raised in the UK, and returned to live in Quebec 25 years ago. Her books in English include The Anglos: The Hidden Face of Quebec City and Iron Bars and Bookshelves: A History of the Morrin Centre. She has also translated numerous books and exhibitions about history, culture and politics in Quebec. Her translation of Robert Lepage’s 887 (House of Anansi Press, 2019) was nominated for a Governor General’s prize. Her exhibition on natural history in Quebec, entitled Blossoms, Beetles and Birds, is on display at the Morrin Centre.
In partnership with Baraka Books.
Library Workshop
Reading Poetry
Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be!
Join us at the Library for the fourth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry. More information coming soon!
You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Poems Under Study: List coming soon.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
What is numerology and how does it work?
Specifical
Boni Jean Stafford is a Lifelong Learning member, she has lived in Quebec City for 4 years, working on her French. She learned about Numerology in 1974 and she would like to share the basics with fellow Lifelong Learning members. Join in for an interactive session and find out what your life lesson is and if it is compatible with your name, along with the cycles we go through in our own lives.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!
Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
nterested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for November: Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott.
Close to Hugh is available on OverDrive in an 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!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the “hôtel de ville” was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc.
Did you know that Québec City is among the top ten of the snowiest cities in Canada? One of the recommendations that you will often hear is “check the forecast daily” and with all due reason, especially in the winter. It is important though to learn the vocabulary and expressions associated with the natural phenomena, which is why VEQ in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French is organising this fun game night.
At the end of the game, the winner of the game will get an electronic $30 gift card. Another gift card will be raffled among all participants.
To register for this fun activity, please click here.
VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class. Equipment is provided. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Spice up your fall wardrobe and get started on holiday shopping. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy).
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Sunday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to noon – Shannon Community Breakfast hosted by the CWL of Shannon at the Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for children five and under. Bring your family and friends! We’d love to have you join us!
**VEQ will be offering free transportation from Québec City (1270 Chemin Ste-Foy – Jeffery Hale Pavilion) to Shannon. Please contact Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!
Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Enjoy a multidisciplinary meeting between poetry and audio art that allow the creation of collages where poetic and audio influences intermingle.
The duos Chœur(s) are lengthy correspondences between poets and audio artists from different locations in Canada, from the East Coast to the West. Some write and create in French, others in English. This project was driven by the concept of encounters: multidisciplinary meetings between poetry and audio art that allow the creation of collages where poetic and audio influences intermingle. The soundscapes reverberate with the poets’ words, offering audiences a unique poetic listening experience.
This show features a Montreal duo comprised of poet Kaie Kellough and sound artist Oana Avasilichioaei, as well as a duo made up of British-Columbian poet Fred Wah and Quebec sound artist Miriane Rouillard.
Learn more and register HERE.
VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class. Equipment is provided. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.
For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant.
Registration strongly adviced, as there is a maximum capacity!
- Link to the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuCsqzsiE9w0tEWaAOxyzRt1RLwvfdBN
- Link to the in-person session: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUNjZINkk0MlMzRktYNU9aOFBFRUYxOUZPNi4u
Here is an overview of the topics to be discussed:
- Explain general terms like MIFI (Québec has its own rules for choosing immigrants), CAQ, CSQ, visitor records, visa, and their differences.
- The role of French language when applying for PR
- Explain the ARRIMA portal and its importance
- Explain temporary vs permanent residence
- Explain PR status
- General information about the different streams of immigration (main categories)
Note that the immigration consultant WILL NOT discuss any specific situation.
Light refreshments and free parking provided.
Let’s kick off the holiday season while celebrating a meal together!
We are once again able to host a potluck.
- VEQ will provide the disposable plates, cups, and cutlery.
- Free parking is available on site. (Request the voucher upon arrival)
- We will have music and games, to make the ambiance more cheerful and party-like. ☺
If you have any dietary restrictions, we suggest that you bring the food items that you enjoy eating.
To allow us to better plan, please register in advance: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMzFUQU4xQjcxR1JTM0NEWFlMMjBDQlE2OC4u
Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer a unique workshop that will have us collectively learning how to decorate with icing tips. Hosted by Cora Ethier, we will discover various dessert decorating techniques in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.
Space is limited and Registration is required. For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!
Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
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 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 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.
To sign up, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org
VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class. Equipment is provided. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne, City Hall Gardens, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack.
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
On December 8, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game. A first for many, perhaps? Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team!
To join in the fun:
Registrations are required as we only have 23 tickets. Those tickets were kindly donated by the Remparts (the hockey team). Should you no longer be able to attend, please let us know ASAP so we can give them to someone else and make sure they are being used.
We will provide:
Round trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron
One ticket per person, to the hockey game on Dec. 8, free of charge.
***LIMITED SPACE, we have 14 tickets***
The details:
Meet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion Parking at 5:45 p.m.
The bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. sharp
The game starts at 7 p.m.
Our bus will leave at 9:30 p.m. to bring us back to the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot. You may take the bus, or choose to opt-out (for example, if the game is not over), in which case your ride back will be your responsibility.
Registration is done through Eventbrite (not by email): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-go-remparts-tickets-209870417067?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
Tickets will be available on Nov. 1, 2023
A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!
Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class. Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
Join us in celebrating the holiday season!
The Voice of English-speaking Québec, in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, is delighted to invite you and your family to our annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre. Support a good cause, enjoy a glass, savour a bite and take a moment to wish your colleagues, friends and partners a wonderful holiday season!
DATE: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: The Morrin Centre – 44, chaussée des Écossais, Québec City
Please RSVP by December 5 to:
info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
All proceeds from the cash bar will go towards the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- PLEASE BRING INDOOR FOOTWEAR TO PROTECT THE FRAGILE WOOD FLOORING AT THE CENTRE
- PARKING AVAILABLE ON SURROUNDING STREETS AND UNDER CITY HALL
- THE MORRIN CENTRE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter. Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am. A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class. Equipment is provided. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.
Productions Le loup et la violette presents
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Morrin Centre
A new holiday tradition for young and old! This immersive show will combine music, theater, and dance to take you on a real leap into the past. Thanks to its troupe of singers, dancers from the Swing Ambassade, and Jazz Band, under the musical supervision of Giancarlo Scalia, the ballroom of the Morrin Center will vibrate to the sound of the great classics of the holiday season during this simply magical evening!
The doors will open at 7 p.m.
*Morrin Centre Members benefit from a discounted ticket price. Email us at info@morrin.org to get the promo code.
For more information about this event, please contact Productions Le loup et la violette at zitabtouret@gmail.com.
This event is held in partnership with Productions Le loup et la violette and the Morrin Centre.
All activities in this project are free and open to everyone.
No registration is necessary.
Do you want to contribute to one of the cultural fairs? Email us at info@morrin.org!
East Asia
Sunday, December 17
1 to 3 p.m.
Join us to enjoy music, dance, and tea from East Asia, as well as a dance show by the Volent les papillons troupe!
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
The selection for December is The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats.
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for December: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell.
The Marriage Portrait is available on OverDrive in e-book formats 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!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne, City Hall Gardens, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack.
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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 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 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.
To sign up, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for January: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Less is available on OverDrive in an 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!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose.
Topic: Thinking about staying connected…Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community.
Presenter: Bette Watson-Borg, Project Manager, Social Isolation and Loneliness Project CCSMH
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada
FACILITAT
***More details to come***
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
This cooking workshop will be given in English, and will teach how to make chicken fricassée and grandma’s cream salad.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.
Please note:
– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes, but they will still need to be cooked at home before eating.
– During the general public workshops, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren).
Join us in a group cooking setting. Make your lunch and bring home some of your hard work.
Each participant provides an ingredient of the recipe.
Registration is required, please RSVP to Catherine NO LATER than January 15th
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Facilitato
Eating has become a confusing experience. Virtually every day brings news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down. One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer, then flaxseed against heart disease or soybeans for menopause. Then there are the worries: genetic modification, aspartame, MSG, the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements. We need proper science to guide us through this nutritional maze.
This will be a hybrid session. To register please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@
We will have a representative from CRA walk us through federal tax declarations, especifically for newcomers.
Overview of topics:
• Introduction to the Canadian fiscal system
• Residency status for newcomers
• Do you have to file a tax return?
• How to file a tax return
• What documents do you need to file your taxes?
• Most common tax credits and deductions for newcomers
• Marital Status
• Benefits and Credits (GSTC- CCB- CDB) – Newcomers
• Disability tax Credit (DTC)
• Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) – Newcomers
• Tools and Online service – My CRA Account
• Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
• Be Scam Smart
Click here to register!
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada
FACILITAT
***More details to come***
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT LOCALS LOVE BEING OUTDOORS EVEN IN THE WINTER?!
YOU’VE BEEN WANTING TO TRY SNOWSHOEING BUT DON’T OWN A PAIR?
VEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will once again offer you the opportunity to try a favourite and popular winter sport: snowshoeing!
We only have 20 snowshoes (13 for adults and a 7 for children’s sizes). It is thus important that you reserve your spot!
***This visit is not guided.***
Since we only have a limited number of snowshoes, REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Participants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).
No registration will be taken over the phone nor by email.
We will follow the walking trails on the Plains of Abraham (shown in the picture below, with the fucsia arrow). Please observe the signage for a better experience for everyone!
If you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore your new hometown and try a new winter sport while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
Don’t be like Maria C, who waited 7 winters until she finally visited the Plains of Abraham in the winter. 😮 The Plains of Abraham offers several kilometres of fun, clean air and breathtaking views.
Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here.
More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:
If you are coming by car, there is parking available on George VI Ave. at a cost of $2.5 the hour. There are parking booths nearby or you can pay with the app (Flowbird Parking). There is also parking at the Fine Arts Museum’s parking (on the same avenue, past the roundabout).
Postcards from Quebec – Cultural Fairs – South and Central America
The fifth event of the Postcards from Quebec series will take place at the Morrin Centre on January 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.. Join us to enjoy music, art, and snacks from South and Central America, as well as a concert and talk by Federico Tarazona! All activities are free.
The Charango and Andean Music
In Peru, there’s a strong tradition related to the musical instrument known as the charango that goes far back in history. It’s a unique tradition making the charango, without a doubt, one of the most characteristic and popular musical instruments of Andean culture.
This concert and talk focuses on musical traditions of the Andes, notably, on the charango, a string instrument most likely originally created according to and inspired by the 17th century Spanish baroque guitar. Federico Tarazona has created his own version of the instrument, named hatun charango (grand charango), a new variant in the instrument family offering more possibilities than the traditional charango when it comes to harmonies and polyphony.
Renowned for his exciting interpretation, extraordinary technique and musical expression, Federico Tarazona is considered one of the world’s finest Andean charango virtuosos, and one of the most important South-American composers of his generation.
Click here for the full programming
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada and Québecor.
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Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
Come ready to discuss a book of your choice!
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
FACILITATO
***More details to come***
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Culinary Mosaic – Chop Suey Through the Ages
This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make chop suey.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.
Please note:
– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes, but they will still need to be cooked at home before eating.
– During the general public workshops, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren).
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Restock in the New Year and get some post-holiday deals. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy).
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Friday, February 2nd 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Post-Retirement Financial Planning.
A certified financial planner will discuss financial issues that people face as they age. This specific workshop will highlight financial considerations in post-retirement and the financial challenges one may face in this stage. This workshop will also cover financial estate planning. A light lunch will be held from 11:30-12:30.
Please RSVP to Catherine by January 29th 2024 at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Meeting people in a new city where the official language is probably not one you are fluent in can be challenging. VEQ has organised a FREE self-guided visit to the Civilisation Museum, where you will surely not lack conversation topics!
Since it is required by the museum, we have access to a specific number of attendees, and registration is required. The maximum capacity is 24 people, regardless of age.
The guided tour for “This Is Our Story” exhibit is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Please note that for this exhibit we must respect the time allotted to our group. Once the guided tour is over, you are free to continue visiting the other exhibits at the museum (free of cost). Participants are not expected to stay in groups, but encouraged to connect and network with others.
Registration assistance is available for those who need it.*
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
OverDrive Workshop:
Getting Started with Libby
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 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 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.
To sign up, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada
FACILITAT
***More details to come***
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.