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.
Join us in learning some cake and cookie decorating techniques with this fun workshop! Bring a cake or cookies you wish to decorate or use the ones we will provide.
Registration is required with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@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 see the beautiful wood sculptures at Atelier Paré and enjoy lunch at Le Marie Beaupré. The cost to visit the atelier is $5 in addition to the cost of lunch.
To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Library Workshop:
Reading Poetry
Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be!
Join us for the fifth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. We’ll be answering two simples questions: What are poems made of and what can they do?
The list of poems will be available shortly.
The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry.
You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
This activity is part of the « Morrin in Verse » project, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.
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
Please note: The COURSE is FULL. We’ve had an extraordinary response to the Podcast Course and we cannot accept any more participants at this time. We’ve created a waiting list in case of last minute-cancellations. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please e-mail susanna.tang@veq.ca with your name and phone number. Thank you!
Free Podcast Course
Thinking about starting your own podcast, but don’t know where to start?
Join CDAH + VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle to learn all about podcasting! By the end of 5 weeks, you’ll have your very first episode made entirely by YOU!
What you’ll get:
- Mentoring from seasoned podcaster Tom Zalatnai
- Audio recording and editing skills training with CDAH technician Tyler Rauman
- Interview Skills workshop with CBC
- Marketing workshop with Kevin Bottaro, Quebec Chronicle Telegraph
- Peer support from fellow participants
- One podcast episode created by you
Pre-registration required. Registrations are COMPLETE.
CDAH and VEQ would like to gratefully acknowledge the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage) for funding the CDAH in the Regions project.
Course schedule – See the image below for a quick overview.
The course is composed of 10 sessions over 5 weeks. Each session is 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
| o 4 virtual mentorship sessions | o 1 in-person audio recording tutorial (by appointment) |
| o 1 in-person orientation | o 1 virtual audio editing tutorial (by appointment) |
| o 1 interview skills workshop | o 1 podcast listening party |
| o 1 marketing workshop |
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.
Culinary Mosaic – Salmon pie & egg sauce
This cooking workshop will be given in English and will teach how to make Salmon pie & egg sauce.
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.
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
Pixels & Pages:
Book Club
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for February: The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
The Luminaries 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.
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 supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?
Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM
New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!
Feel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:
newcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
FACILITATO
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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.
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be through its intitutions.
Our Guest
David Mendel, who retired as President of Mendel Tours in 2019, studied at York University in Toronto and at the University of Paris, before moving to Quebec City in 1976. After completing a master’s thesis in Art History and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours in 1984. He is often called upon to give talks about the history of Quebec at international conferences and has given numerous tours of the city for visiting dignitaries.
A resident of Quebec’s historic district since 1976, he is very involved in preservation issues. He is President of the Foundation of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity ─ the first Anglican Cathedral to have been built outside the British Isles. He is the author of a best-selling series of guidebooks devoted to Quebec City and its surrounding region: Quebec: World Heritage City (2009); Quebec, Birthplace of New France (2012); The Seminary of Quebec, A Living Heritage (2013); Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (2015); Le Château Frontenac, in the Heart of Old Quebec (2018); and co-author, with François Tremblay and Judy Bross, of Charlevoix, a Tradition of Hospitality (2018).
Venez profiter d’une série de présentations historiques dans le cadre de notre projet Construire notre communauté. Nous y parlerons du passé, du présent, et même parfois du futur des institutions de la communauté de langue anglaise qui ont contribué au développement de la ville de Québec. De nos anciennes institutions éducatives à nos institutions médicales modernes et bien plus, notre communauté à beaucoup d’histoire à partager ! Venez rencontrer nos spécialistes et apprenez-en plus sur la façon dont notre communauté a grandit et évolué à travers ses institutions.
Notre invité
David Mendel, qui a pris sa retraite comme président de Mendel Tours en 2019, a étudié à l’Université York à Toronto et à l’Université de Paris avant de s’installer à Québec en 1976. Après avoir complété une thèse de maîtrise en histoire de l’art et entrepris des études doctorales à l’Université Laval, il est devenu co-fondateur de Mendel Tours en 1984. Il est souvent appelé à donner des présentations sur l’histoire du Québec lors de conférences internationales et a donné de nombreuses visites guidées de la ville à des dignitaires en visite.
Résident de l’arrondissement historique de Québec depuis 1976, il est très impliqué dans les enjeux de préservation. Il est président de la Fondation de la Cathédrale Holy Trinity, la première cathédrale anglicane construite en dehors des îles britanniques. Il est l’auteur d’une série de guides à succès consacrés à la ville de Québec et à sa région : Québec : Ville du patrimoine mondial (2009) ; Québec, berceau de la Nouvelle-France (2012); Le Séminaire de Québec, un patrimoine vivant (2013); Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité (2015) ; Le Château Frontenac, au coeur du Vieux-Québec (2018); et co-auteur, avec François Tremblay et Judy Bross, de Charlevoix, une tradition d’hospitalité (2018).
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 trying our luck at Bingo! 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). You are also welcome to meet us at the Bingo Hall (Le Bingo de la Capitale – 100 rue Chabot, Quebec, QC G1M 1K2). There is a small cost associated with playing Bingo, ranging from 50 cents to $5 a card.
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***
Participants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
9:15 AM-5:00 PM
COST:
- $0 for children under 1 meter of height. Please beware that the staff at VVV might measure the child in case of doubt. If the child is taller than 1 m, the parent will be asked to pay full fee, $55.18 (taxes included), as stated on their website.
- $30, for people whose height range from 1 m to 1.31 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)
- $38, for people taller than 1.32 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)
- The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).
- The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).
***LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT***
It’s important to note that the only storage available at the venue starts at $13.05 plus tax (payment can only be made by card). VEQ is not responsible for providing it.
You can bring your own snacks and lunches as VEQ does not provide them; or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2024
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 24, 2024
Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca
Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
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.
The selection for February is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. 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!
FACILITATO
Include
• from simple adaptations to renovations• a look at every room
• your lifestyle – hobbies, pets…
• physical and memory needs of aging• universal design
• accessibility
• disaster safety
• planning ahead for later needs
• outdoor considerations
• 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.
Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks.
You will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt, such as:
Language Courses
Employment counselling
Vocational training
Social networks
VEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions
Other support organizations
Individually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants.
Click here to register. We like to know how many we are expecting so we can better coordinate (room, snacks, activities, etc.). However, walk-ins are welcome!
A raffle will take place among the participants to win a door prize!
Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples
This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples.
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.
Join us as we learn to cook some traditional Irish recipies, just in time for Saint-Patrick`s Day! Taste what you cooked and bring home a portion.
Register with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or 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
Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT program (Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre) and Voice of English-Speaking Québec are glad to present this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers!
Register & receive a GUARANTEED phone interview (5 to 7 minutes) on the day of the event.
Employers include: Momentum Technologies, Pomerleau, GFS Québec, CAA-Québec, Fromagerie Victoria, and Laurentian Bank.
To view job postings, or to register, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4z3cr4pc
Questions? Contact Caroline eee@libreemploi.qc.ca
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 supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?
Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada
FACILITAT
***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.
Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and bake delicious green cookies! In partnership with the Valcartier\Military Family Resource Centre, the activity is open to kindergarteners, elementary students, families – and anyone with a sweet tooth!
FREE ACTIVITY – Baking items and decoration materials provided for.
TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS :
Please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ Shannon office by Tuesday March 12th at noon.
FACILITATO
Beside being hailed as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated, too, for their ebullient story-telling, beautiful verse, mystical spirituality and love of music.
Join us for an afternoon of all the above led by MEB Reisner.
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.
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.
To attend in person:
1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Jeffery Hale Pavilion.
To join the TEAMS meeting:
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Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed by a community lunch of traditional Irish Stew and music. Lunch is a minumum suggested donation of $5.
To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
The next “Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)
This workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are welcomed to join in.
Free workshop and all materials are provided for including acrylic and water colour paints.
For more information or to register, please contact Dominique by email or telephone.
FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster.
Includes:
– why think about this
– types of disasters
– the past and the present
– which ones could happen here
– how to prepare
– your family plan and your emergency kit
– personalizing your preparations
– resources
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
During the summer of 1942, German U-Boats entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sank over two dozen Allied ships. The devastation was so great that the British Admiralty had to order the shutdown of the whole St. Lawrence system.
Based on the logs, and interviews with the surviving U-boat commanders, this illustrated lecture describes the extraordinary circumstances under which this campaign took place. It also relates several German spy missions in Canada waters and an incredible breakout of captured German submarine commanders from their camp in Ontario. Hans Rudel, the most highly decorated German service man of WWII, U-505, the most unlucky submarine to have ever sailed, and Marlene Dietrich’s “Lil
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.
Join us as we go Out and About! This month, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch.
Cost is 22.50 + tax payable on site.
Bring your own lunch or grab a bite at a local café.
Transportation is free !
Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m.
2215 boul Valcartier 9:50 am
The duration of the walking tour is a little over an hour.
To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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 event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
This is a partnership event between Lifelong Learning and the Wellness Centre
FACILITAT
This event is offered in partnership with Lifelong Learning.
Join financial advisor Peter Weston for this Proper Retirement Planning session. This session will cover the following subjects:
– Having as much income as possible in retirement while paying the least amount of tax.
– Find the most effective way to leave the largest possible inheritance to your children and grandchildren.
– Be taken care of in your old age in the most cost-efficient manner without being a burden on your children.
More about our guest, Peter Weston
Born and raised in Quebec City. After graduating from Quebec High School I was lucky enough to attend a boarding school in Connecticut for two years. There, I earned a basketball scholarship from a college in New Hampshire. After my college sophomore year, I transferred to Bishop’s University where I finished my degree.
I’ve been an independent financial advisor for four years; I counsel my clients on their investment decisions as well as for their personal insurance needs. The goal is to put together a personalized plan that takes into account my clients’ circumstances and objectives.
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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.
Staying active as you age is important, but what programs are available and adapted to older adults? Join our partners from the Jeffery Hale Community Services, Karine and Danny as they present different programs available in the Greater Quebec City region and even walk you through a gentle exercise routine. Stick around after for a light lunch.
Registration is required, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
**The outing to the sugar shack is postponed until Wednesday, April 17th. Please check the calendar for more information.
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 for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy! We need a minimum number of participants, so if we do not reach the minum, we will have to postpone – postpone date: Wednesday, April 17th.
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca