Upcoming Events and Activities

Oct
15
Fri
2021
The role of an Occupational Therapist
Oct 15 @ 10:00 AM

In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, we invite you to join us in discussing the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

Karine Morel, OT, from the Day Centre of Jeffery Hale Community Services, will cover the following topics:

  • The role of an OT
  • Fall prevention
  • How to get up from a fall
  • Home safety
  • How to access services

If you would like to join us, please send me an email at: cquenville@jhpartners.net

Oct
17
Sun
2021
EPIQ Family Hike
Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTE: This activity has been postponed until Sunday, October 17 due to weather conditions.

Shelley Dupuis and Jarryd Smith will host a family hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Sunday, October 17.  Meet in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  This is a popular place, so hopefully the early start will allow everyone to get a parking spot!  The plan is to hike to the top and enjoy a lunch together, so be sure to bring along a picnic lunch for your family.

Of special note

  • Mont Wright charges a fee of $7 per adult.  Children under 17 are free. There is a ticket machine at the entrance to the trails, near the reception pavilion. You can pay by credit or debit (Visa, Mastercard, Interac)
  •  The trail we will be taking is called ‘Sentier de la Foret ancienne’.  It is a 4km loop.
  • We expect this outing to take 3.5 hours.  It will be a 2 hour hike to the top, a half hour stop for lunch, and then an hour to come back down.
  • Be sure to dress for the weather and pack a lunch, snacks and water.
  • See this map for directions to get there.

Who can attend

This particular event is open to all parents and kiddos!

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

Check out the rest of the fall EPIQ schedule.


About EPIQ

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre. Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Oct
18
Mon
2021
Yoga with Susa
Oct 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Caregivers’ Circle On-line Yoga session with Susa Bernard.

You will need a computer/tablet with internet connection, Yoga mat, bottle of water and a smile 🙂

Send Claire an email to confirm your presence. cquenville@jhpartners.net

Susa is a member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance. She has taught yoga for two years and practiced it for seven years.

http://www.susasparkleyoga.com

Oct
19
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Anxiety and Self-Care
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM

Feeling anxious? What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? How to recognize if you or someone you love is feeling anxious. Tips and tricks to help you cope and take care of yourself and your loved one.

Our presenter Eric Souliere is a Social Worker at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, currently working in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. . Eric has worked in the field of Mental Health and Addictions for the last 15 years with very diverse populations.

Performance Anxiety & Stress
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join psychologist Dr. David Martin to learn about performance anxiety & stress:
– Why do people get anxious regarding performance?
– Other factors that affect performance: family pressures, past traumas, motivational problems and depression
– What is stress and anxiety: why do we have it?
– Tools for managing situational anxiety

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-qrrTovGNGvvO2CXmgp2thSaaRgn57j 

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.11835 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Oct
20
Wed
2021
Out & About – Monastère des Augustines (in Old Québec) & lunch
Oct 20 @ 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Monastère des Augustines : visit of historical site, museum & regular exposition, and boutique shopping – Lunch at the Monastère restaurant (fixed 22.50$ menu) — must bring QR code/vaccination passport; or may bring a sandwich/picnic and eat at outdoor terrace or interior courtyard (weather allowing)

Understanding the Quebec School System
Oct 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) and the Wellness Centre for an informational evening about the Quebec school system.  If you ever wondered how the school system works in Quebec or how it is different from where you moved from, then this is for you!  Our guest speaker Gina Farnell will enlighten us on what is unique about Québec’s school system and how it is different from elsewhere.

Some topics that will be covered:

  • A brief look at the history of the education system here.
  • The levels of education from Pre-Kindergarten to Cegep and University.
  • How the names of grades are different here from elsewhere.  Cycle 1 and 2, Secondary 1 and 2.
  • What is a typical school day like for a child? How does before and after school care work?
  • What is the Cegep system?
  • Quebec universities and the low tuition rates.
  • And more!

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

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

Questions? Please contact Maria Castro at Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) for more details: newcomers@veq.ca

Oct
21
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Halloween Garden and lunch
Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the park.

After the garden we will go to Chez Victor for lunch.

Please bring your QR code for the restaurant.

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

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 21 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

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

Cancelled: Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Oct 21 @ 7:00 PM

Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event due to low registrations.  We hope to be able to offer it in the winter of 2022.

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

  • Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
  • Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
  • Find the position that’s right for you and baby
  • Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
  • Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
  • Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
  • Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone

Get your ZOOM registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-GqrDMvHtB8rAygfjG7sTFhAfL7B4ri

For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 12009

Oct
22
Fri
2021
Cancelled: EPIQ Family Pumpkin Decorating
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event.  Check out some of these other great Halloween activities around town.  

Join volunteer hosts Amanda and Liana for a fun morning of decorating pumpkins!  This will event will take place on the grounds outside the Gatehouse on the grounds of the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. next to Saint Brigid’s Home.

  • Bring your own pumpkin(s) and we will provide the decorations.
  • Tables are limited, so please bring a blanket for your family to sit on and decorate your pumpkin.
  • This will be an outdoor activity, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Parking is available on ch. Saint-Louis on the east side of the road. (same side as the cemetery)

Who can attend

This event is open to all parents and kiddos!

Sign up FAST 

Only 25 people can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.  For more details or to register, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

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

Check out the rest of the fall EPIQ schedule.


About EPIQ

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre. Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Out & About – Basilica Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Come join us to visit the Basilica de Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré (free entrance) and enjoy autumn colours on the drive over! After the visit, we will stop and have lunch (at own cost) at a nearby restaurant by the St. Lawrence River (Restaurant Le Montagnais) — must bring a vaccination passport or QR code

Oct
26
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Café au Lait Crew
Oct 26 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 5 parents plus your babies due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

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

Oct
27
Wed
2021
Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion
Oct 27 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a valuable information session with The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec

 

This session will explore: 

 

  • Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion

  • Understand the conflicting emotions we may experience as a caregiver so we can define our strengths and set our limits in the caring context.

 

Please send Claire an email to register: cquenville@jhpartners.net

 

Centre RIRE presents ***Cancelled***
Oct 27 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Centre RIRE 2000 is a non-profit organisation whose mission is providing opportunities to newcomers for academic and technological upgrading, socio-professional integration, and intercultural bridging.

Centre RIRE 2000 has a wide variety of services for newcomers, from computer skills (Word, Excel, Acomba, Sage, Autocad, etc.), support and guidance in your academic/professional recognition process, to French courses. We’d like you to explore what Centre RIRE has to offer!

Oct
28
Thu
2021
Out & About – Morrin Centre (“Go to Jail!”) visits & lunch in Old Quebec
Oct 28 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

(New date: Thursday 10/28):

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to Go to Jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin Centre and then get a bite to eat in Old Québec.

Tickets are 6$ plus tax.

You will need your Vaccine Passport to get lunch at a local restaurants.

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 28 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

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

Oct
29
Fri
2021
Out & About – Brunch & Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham
Oct 29 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Parc de Jeanne d’Arc on the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the park.

Before the garden walk, we will brunch and/or have a coffee — please bring your QR code for the restaurant.

For more information on Out & About outings or to reserve your spot on the bus, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or by e-mail: dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

 

Lifelong Learning
Oct 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

In honour of International Internet Day on October 29, this presentation will offer guidance on how to stay safe while banking, shopping, and browsing the web. We will also discuss common online scams and what to do protect yourself. This activity was originally performed virtually for the 2020-2021 season but will have some updates.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually: Click HERE.

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

Oct
30
Sat
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Hair!
Oct 30 @ 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go see the Quebec Art Company’s presentation of the musical, Hair!

You must purchase your tickets in advance through www.thepointofsale.com before confirming that you will be on the bus with VEQ.

Pick up from Shannon community Centre 5:50 p.m.

Pick up from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre.  6:15 p.m.

For more information, or to confirm that you have purchased your tickets and require transportation, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-68302366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

 

 

Nov
2
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Nov 2 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Nov
4
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Nov 4 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

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

Nov
5
Fri
2021
Lifelong Learning
Nov 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Join Lifelong Learning as we learn about artisanal soaps. Polly Flaviano, owner of La Danse de Savons, creates luxurious soaps that are inspired by her love of nature and dance. Her soaps are hand-poured, hand-cut and even made to an individual’s scent preference. Polly will join us to discuss her craft and artistry that goes into making her beautiful handmade soaps.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually:  Click here.

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

Nov
9
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Signing with Baby
Nov 9 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

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

Join us on November 9 to learn about communicating with your baby through signing.  Our volunteer guest speaker Shelley Dupuis will share her knowledge about how this communication tool can help your little one(s) talk with you through signs!

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

Winds of Change
Nov 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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.

 

***IT IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER*** 

 

Click here to register.

 

Nov
10
Wed
2021
Out & About – La Citadelle
Nov 10 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

VEQ invites people aged 50+  to hop on the bus as we go visit Quebec’s historic “La Citadelle” — entry tickets are $16 per person and includes a 1 hour tour (English) of outside grounds and the Royal Museum of the 22e Regiment (30 minutes);

After the Citadelle tour, we will have lunch in Old Quebec – please bring your QR code/Vaccination passport.

To reserve a spot, as places are limited, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

Consumer Rights in Quebec
Nov 10 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join Éducaloi for a look at basic rights and protections for consumers in Quebec.

This workshop will cover the basics of consumer rights in Quebec, including:

  • Refunds and Exchanges
  • Pricing Errors
  • Warranties
  • Online Purchases
  • Compaints and Other Recourses

Click here to register.

This event was made possible with the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise

Lifelong Learning Books! Books! Books!
Nov 10 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

It’s an encore presentation!

Join Lifelong Learning members, Frances and Mamie, for a casual chat to discuss favourite books or one you have recently enjoyed.

Participation is not mandatory, so come join the activity and perhaps you will walk away with a recommendation for the next book to read.

Presented by Frances & Mamie on Wednesday, November 10, 1:30 to 3:30.

This event will run in-personand online. Advanced registration is required.

Join in-person:email Meghan, Programme Coordinator at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Proof of vaccination is required.

Join virtually: ClickHERE.

 

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

Cyber Safe: Workshop for parents of young children
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Are you the parent of a child aged 10 and under? Are you concerned about their exposure to screens?  Do you worry about their online safety and how to manage it?  This information session is for you! Learn how you can be pro-active as a parent and set boundaries while also letting your child access technology in a healthy manner.

Please join us on Wednesday, November 10, for an online presentation on cyber safety by Dr. Geneviève Vohl from the Centre Cyber-aide.  Here are some of the topics that Dr. Vohl will cover:

  • Safe and healthy use of technology
  • Impacts of technology on child development
  • Risk and protection factors
  • Managing usage time and content
  • Dealing with emotions and crises
  • An inside look at certain apps
  • Traps to avoid
  • Dealing with cyberbullying
  • Awareness of your own use
  • Parental controls

Click here to register and to get the link to be able to access this workshop on Zoom on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Also see our part II in this series for parents of teens!

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

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

Nov
11
Thu
2021
Cyber Safe: Workshop for parents and teens
Nov 11 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Parents, are you worried about keeping your pre-teen / teen safe while they browse the internet or use their electronic devices?  Please join us on Thursday, November 11, for an online presentation by Dr. Geneviève Vohl from the Centre Cyber-aide on the impacts of technology and how to use it safely. Here are some of the topics that Dr. Vohl will address:

  • Health impacts of technology (physical, psychological, social)
  • Risks and protection factors
  • Recognizing overuse
  • Managing emotions
  • Cybercrimes
  • Cyberbullying
  • Sexting
  • What to if there is an incident involving you or a family member
  • Tools and references

Both parents and teens welcome! Click here to register and to get the link to be able to access this workshop on Zoom on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Also see part I in this series for parents of younger children!

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

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

Nov
12
Fri
2021
Out & About -Laurier mall shopping & lunch
Nov 12 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Come join us to start your pre-Black Friday and Christmas shopping at Laurier Mall! We will have lunch at the Food courts or restaurant of your choice — please feel free to pack a lunch. You will be required to bring your QR code or vaccination passport for restaurants.

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

Nov
13
Sat
2021
CANCELLED – Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Salon des artisans
Nov 13 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

CANCELLED

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus and discover the handiwork of local artisans and crafts people at the annual Shannon salon des artisans.

Pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 9:30 a.m.

Please be prepared to show a QR code, the event may potentially request one.

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

Nov
16
Tue
2021
How can Centre RIRE 2000 help you? ***POSTPONED***
Nov 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Centre R.I.R.E. offers a lot of services to newcomers, and in several languages, including English. Among their services:

Translation of your cover letters and CV to French, for FREE*

Digital literacy courses (Excel, Sage 50, Acomba, Autocad, Solidwork, Word, etc.)

Specialized services like helping you get your diplomas obtained outside of the country recognized (engineers, they have a partnership with the Fondation de l’Ordre des ingénieurs and they can help you all the way the process)

FREE language courses* (English and French)

And much more!!!  *Upon meeting eligibility criteria

 

Interested in learning more? Are you looking into getting your studies or experience recognized in QC but don’t know where to start? Then block the date and time in your calendar and join us!

 

 

The Grief Recovery Method Information Session
Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Counting your losses can be a dismal exercise but it doesn’t have to be.

Learn the Grief Recovery Method once, and apply the method throughout a lifetime of loss.

What is the Grief Recovery Method exactly?
  • it is a step-by-step action plan that starts with unlearning the conventional thinking about grief and loss and then learning the tools to deal with unfinished business and relearning that fond memories don’t have to lead to a lingering pain.

  • it offers an effective way to say “goodbye” in order to lighten up and open to that which appears around the bend of our life’s journey.

  • it addresses hearty topics like unmet hopes, dreams and expectations of a future not to be, and the things we wished had been different or better or more

About our Presenter: CMA Medeiros

  • Having moved 27 times across 5 countries, she is well tuned to bearing losses of all kinds, including break ups (some happy and some sad) to the death of her dear Mum 5 years ago, and Gramma 4 years ago, and Auntie 3 years ago, all of whom were awesome Quebecoise women of strength and dry wit and deep loyalty to family. My Mom’s death was a huge blow, and I started a whole new search to find relief. I finally came across the Grief Recovery Method, which is simple (not easy) and practical and effective. My life changed for the way better, so I became certified to share this work with you and yours! I teach the Grief Recovery Method online (so you can be based anywhere!) both to individuals and groups.

Join us for the information session on November 16th and decide if you want to take the course.

  • Starting November 23rd, Tuesday nights for seven weeks on Zoom, 7pm to 9pm
  • There will be a short break during Christmas with sessions resuming on January 11th 2022

To register, send an email to Claire: cquenville@jhpartners.net

 

Nov
19
Fri
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Monastère des Augustines
Nov 19 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

VEQ invites people 50+ to hop on the bus as we go visit the Monastère des Augustines.

Ticket prices to enter are 9.50+tx .

Bring a lunch or prepare for a fixed lunch menu price ( 22.50)

Pick up from Shannon at 9:30, Saint-Gabriel at 9:50.

If you are going to eat on site, you will need your QR code.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Lifelong Learning Author Talk
Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Join LifelongLearning for our second “Author Talk” when we will host Abigail Hilton. Abigail has written second-world fantasy for children and young adults and epic fantasy yand romance series for  adults. Her books are known to have strong redemptive arcs and complex, “shades-of-gray” characters.

Abigail will talk with us about storytelling, writing, and how she balances her writing career with working as a traveling nurse anesthetist in the US during a pandemic.Abigail will join us through Zoom to discuss her life, her career and what inspires her to write fantasy for a range of age groups.

As an indie writer, she has had to wear many hats throughout her career: writer, producer,and marketer. She wrote her first novel when she was 15 years old and has been writing ever since.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden,Program Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually: Click HERE.

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

EPIQ Parents’ Soap Making Night
Nov 19 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join volunteer hosts Amanda and Polly for an enjoyable in-person evening learning all about soap.  You will even get to make your own “melt and pour” soap to take home!  Polly, master soap maker and small business owner (La Danse des Savons), will explain the what, how and why of cold-process soap.

  • There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of the materials for the evening.
  • Please note that you will need to show your vaccination passport on site to take part in this event.

Who can attend

This particular event is open to all parents who want to take a night off and leave the kiddos at home! For other events for the whole family, please see the fall EPIQ schedule.

Sign up FAST 

Only 9 parents can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.  To register, please pay your $10 as soon as possible.

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


About EPIQ

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre. Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Nov
23
Tue
2021
Café au Lait Crew
Nov 23 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

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

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

School Registration and English Schools in Quebec
Nov 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

The education system in Quebec is unique in many ways.  Language laws dictate who is eligible to attend school in English and who is not. Parents and newcomers may find it hard to navigate the school system. The session “School Registration and the English School System in Quebec” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.

This online event is for you, if you’ve ever wondered:

  • Is my child eligible to attend school in English?
  • When and how do we register for Kindergarten, elementary school and high school?
  • What school(s) can my kids attend based on where I live? If I am willing to drive my kids to school can they attend a school in another sector of town?
  • What are the options in terms of preschool, Pre-K, programme passe-partout, and before- and after-school daycare and how do we access them? What are the related costs? And what services are offered in each program?
  • Grade names here differ from those elsewhere. What is meant by cycle 1 and 2 and sec. 1, 2, etc. ?
  • Is it true parents of elementary students are often required to pay for noon-time surveillance if their children eat lunch at school? If so, how does that work and what does it cost?
  • Why do we have to purchase so many supplies each fall for kids attending public school. Doesn’t the school board provide these supplies? Who will give me the list of what materials my child needs and when?
  • I live on the south shore; when will there be an English elementary school on my side of the St-Lawrence?
  • What is all the fuss about school boards being replaced by service centres? What impact will this have on my child’s education and our local English-speaking community?
  • Québec schools seem to put a lot of emphasis on provincial exams; at what grade do these exams start? How does QCSB compare to other local boards in terms of exam results?
  • What is the difference between Québec’s adult education and DEP programs and CEGEP? Can we access these programs in English in Québec City? How do we apply? What programs are available and are there any fees for them?

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

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

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

Nov
24
Wed
2021
Out & About – Galeries de la Capitale shopping & lunch
Nov 24 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Come join us to start your Christmas shopping at Les Galeries de la Capitale!

We will be having lunch at the Food courts and/or other restaurant — please feel free to pack a lunch. You will be required to bring your QR code or vaccination passport for restaurants .

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

**POSTPONED** Better understand Alzheimer’s disease
Nov 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec will present: How to better understand Alzheimer’s Disease.

Identify the signs and symptoms.

Our presenter Charlie Dorval will be available to answer your questions.

To register please send an email to cquenville@jhpartners.net

***PLEASE  be advised that this presentation has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. 

 

Nov
26
Fri
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Get your Christmas Shopping done!
Nov 26 @ 9:45 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus and get their Christmas shopping done at Place Laurier.

Make sure you have your QR code for lunch!

Pick up at Shannon Hall at 9:45

Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel -de-Valcartier community centre at 10:10.

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

Out & About – German Christmas Market
Nov 26 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

The Quebec City German Christmas Market is located in the heart of Old Québec, in the gardens and at the place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville.

Come join us to discover this year’s traditional German Xmas Market, followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant or on-site.

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

Dec
3
Fri
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) German Christmas Market & lunch in Old Québec
Dec 3 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

(Please note – 12/3 Pompeii exhibit/Musée de la Civilisation outing is cancelled . Stay tuned for more information and new date.)

Friday December 3rdQuebec City German Christmas Market & lunch in Old Québec

The Quebec City German Christmas Market is located in the heart of Old Québec, in the gardens and at the place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville.

Come join us to discover this year’s traditional German Xmas Market, followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant .

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ living in the northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to events, activities or points of interest.

Please bring your QR code for restaurant.

Pick up in Shannon at 9:15 am

Pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 9:30 am.

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Game Night: A regional meet!
Dec 3 @ 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM

VEQ will provide transportation to go to Le Joker Pub Ludique (in Lévis) as well as the cover fee, where we will meet with newcomers from the Chaudière-Appalaches region. There, we will enjoy an evening of board games and networking.

Departure from Québec to Lévis: 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy at 6:30 PM. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before departure time so we can leave on time.

Departure from Lévis to Québec: We will be heading back to our offices in Sainte-Foy at 9:00 PM. Should you choose to stay longer in Lévis, please note that you will need to arrange your own transportation back to Québec City.

VEQ will also subsidize the cover fee to the Joker Pub Ludique for each participant. It is very important that if you have reserved your spot and cannot make it, you let us know ASAP, so we can allocate the resources to another participant.

Meals and drinks are not included.

***LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED***

*Vaccination passport required

 

Dec
4
Sat
2021
Christmas Family Fun Box Fundraiser
Dec 4 @ 9:00 AM

Buy a Christmas Family Fun Box for your family or gift one to another family while supporting the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign!  Order your box before December 5th.

Thank you for helping EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) raise funds for the Hamper Campaign!

Only $20 per Family Fun Box! Order before December 1, then choose your pick-up date on either December 9 or 11.

For details and online ordering, please visit https://wejh.ca/family-fun-boxes

Dec
7
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Baby Massage with a Massage Therapist
Dec 7 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Special Baby Chat on Baby Massage

The Wellness Centre is offering a FREE baby massage workshop for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months (before babies are crawling or walking). Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with massage therapist Chrystine Roy from Zeste Detente.

  • This activity will start at 9:30 a.m., which is a 1/2 hour earlier than usual for Baby Chat.
  • You must register! Space is limited for this activity due to public health measures. First come, first-served.
  • Parking is free for this event.

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


About Baby Chat:

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

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

Dec
9
Thu
2021
Out & About – German Christmas Market & Lunch in Old Quebec
Dec 9 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

The Quebec City German Christmas Market is located in the heart of Old Québec, in the gardens and at the place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville.

Come join us to discover this year’s traditional German Xmas Market, followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant or on-site.

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca. Places are limited

Dec
10
Fri
2021
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Elves
Dec 10 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

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

We will sing songs, read stories, and make a craft! This is a FREE event in English for children ages 3 and 4 and their parents, caregivers and/or grandparents. All ages are welcome to join while we are virtual. Caregiver participation is encouraged.
This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
Out & About – Laurier shopping & Lunch
Dec 10 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Come join us for the fun and to finish off your Holiday shopping at Laurier Mall! We will have lunch at the food courts or restaurant of your choice — please feel free to pack a lunch or to have  brunch a bit earlier! You will be required to bring your ID and your QR code/vaccination passport for restaurants.

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

It’s ho-ho-hockey time!
Dec 10 @ 4:45 PM – 9:45 PM

A New(comers’) Experience—On December 10th, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game. A first for us, and maybe for you as well? Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team!

To join in the fun:

Registrations are required, and a $5 fee per person will apply.

We will provide:

  • Round trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron
  • Access to the Sunwing Lounge at Le Centre Videotron and a  meal: 2 hot dogs, fries, and a soda
  • Your ticket to the game!

***LIMITED SPACE, we have 20 tickets***

*Vaccination passport required

The details:

  • Meet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion Parking at 4:45 p.m.
  • The bus will leave at 5:00 p.m. sharp
  • Eat and chat in the Sunwing Lounge, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • 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.

For more information and to register, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225

 

Jan
13
Thu
2022
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jan 13 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

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

See you then!

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


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

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

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

Jan
15
Sat
2022
Visit to the Musée de la Civilisation *For Newcomers*
Jan 15 @ 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM

We’ve been invited to an exclusive guided visit to the exposition “Voisins et voisines d’ailleurs“, where we will meet one of the artists, filmmaker Felippe Martin. After that, we’ll take our time to stroll through the museum’s latest exhibits, Pompeii and Ô Merde.

 

***EDIT: VEQ will no longer provide transportation to the museum from our offices. ***

Please read the proposed timetable:

 

12:15 ► Departure from our offices (by bus)   ***NO LONGER AVAILABLE***

12:45 ► Arrival at the Musée de la Civilisation, each participant is responsible for transporting themselves to the museum*.

13:00 – 14:10 ► Guided visit to the exhibit Voisins et voisines d’ailleurs.

14:10 – 14:20 ► Bathroom break

14:20 – 15:45 ► Free visit to Pompeii and Ô Merde exhibits. Participants can stay together as a group or go separately on their own rhythm.

15:45 ► Explore Old Québec on your own or with your new acquaintances! 😀

*costs not covered by VEQ

 

***Vaccination passport not required***

 

 

Jan
18
Tue
2022
Virtual Baby Chat: Pelvic Floor Health
Jan 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Pelvic floor health and you…

Join us virtually on January 18 and find out everything you need to know about pelvic floor health with Chantal Couture,  physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina.   Whether you underwent a vaginal birth or cesarean, there is something to learn for everyone.

Important update: With your health and safety at heart, Baby Chat Café will be held virtually until further notice.  It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.  All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.

Baby Chat Café is…

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • Free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby (when in-person)

Registration required.  Register in the following ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrde6vpz0oGNe08R51EXXLYwRt-m7ocaZL 

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

Jan
19
Wed
2022
CHEP Conference – Decluttering for your health
Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Declutter in 2022 for your health!  Learn strategies to cope with chronic disorganization, hoarding, and downsizing from presenter Kathleen Murphy, a Certified Professional Organizer, Chronic Disorganization Specialist and Hoarding specialist

This presentation will cover what you need to know about chronic disorganization, downsizing, and hoarding. Kathleen will share definitions and misconceptions and real-life stories to show approaches and processes that lead to successful results.

To register, please visit:

https://chssn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdO2vqjwjGNAkp47e5uvfYLs7EqmawPBw

 

Jan
20
Thu
2022
Pixels & Pages Book Club Meeting
Jan 20 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library?

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Book Selection for January:

Best Laid plans Book Cover

Jan
22
Sat
2022
Newcomers Snowshoeing Excursion
Jan 22 @ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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 take you to the Jacques-Cartier Nat’l Park to enjoy a day of winter fun!

 

All you need to do is email María Castro (newcomers@veq.ca) and sign up.

 

 

 

 

We only have 10 snowshoes for adults and a similar amount for children’s sizes. It is thus important that you reserve your spot!

 

 

We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place and try a new winter sport while making new friends, you only need to sign up!

We will leave from our offices (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy) at 9:00 from where we will head first to Pascal le Boulanger*, a must-stop among hikers heading to the iconic national park. At the bakery, you can get your lunch to go in case you forgot to prepare one or simply indulge with one of their famous pastries. After this quick stop, the bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance.  Once there, you can choose the activities you would like to do, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration. We will leave the park at 3:00 PM.

Every passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride.

Click here to see the list of trails open for the season, difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration (it all depends on one’s rhythm)

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 or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free.

More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:

What to wear winter hiking

Snowshoeing Checklist

Snowshoe Gear Checklist

*at your own cost, VEQ will not pay for purchases made here

Cancelled: EPIQ Family Sliding Outing
Jan 22 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Please note that this event has been cancelled. 

Join EPIQ host Shelley Dupuis and other families for an afternoon of sliding at Myrand Sliding Centre.   With it’s artificial snow and its nighttime lighting, it is a great place for young and old alike to enjoy sliding on an inner tube.  This sliding centre (see location on Google maps) has six slopes: four easy and two advanced, with lifts for the advanced slopes.

  • Public washrooms on site.
  • Easily accessible by public transport.
  • Please see the website for rules about height and age.

The opening of the facilities depends on the weather conditions!!

Cost:  The information is not yet up on their website for this year, but will posted nearer to the date of our outing. In past years, the cost has been about $5 per person.

Alternate date:  If we need to change the date due to freezing rain or mild weather, the  back up date will be Sunday January 30th at 2:00 p.m.

Who can attend:  This particular event is open to all parents and kiddos!  No registration required, just show up and join the group!

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


About EPIQ

EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre. Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Jan
25
Tue
2022
Café au Lait Crew Online
Jan 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Important update: With your health and safety at heart, Café au lait will be held virtually until further notice.

Join the Café au lait Crew from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from our breastfeeding consultant, Shelley Dupuis.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please

join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Tuesdays from 1:30pm.

How to register:

Register here through our Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrceCpqD0vGdLtsC8u1oYwjk2Q5aOPegGa

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

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

Govt of Canada Jobs Info Session
Jan 25 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Voice of English-speaking Quebec and Y4Y Quebec are co-hosting an ONLINE information session on job opportunities with the Government of Canada. Open to everyone.  Especially students and recent graduates interested in accessing part-time, full-time, summer jobs, and internships. 

Many different fields and jobs are available in Quebec including administration, agriculture, communications, enforcement, finance, IT, policy, and more. Learn how to apply. Get your questions answered by an HR Representative.

🔗 To register please click the link below (registration required) ⬇
Bylot Island Presentation with QCWC
Jan 25 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Please join the Québec City Women’s Club for a presentation by Marie-Christine Cadieux (MSc. Université Laval), a research assistant with the Bylot Island long-term ecological monitoring program since 2002. Marie-Christine will present an overview of the research that is being done at the Bylot Island research station and how the team was able to overcome the Nunavut lockdown in 2020 and obtain data from their study site without stepping foot on the island.

Date: Tuesday January 25, 7:00 pm
ZOOM link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/68067413077?pwd=dUZSYlpndDBoemMxbDRTc1c1eE9ydz09

For more information, please contact Debbie Stowe (418-844-1840)

Jan
26
Wed
2022
Guys Raising Kids in Quebec City Focus Group
Jan 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Are you a guy raising a child in Quebec City?  We want to know you better!  Please come and talk with us about what you want out of our programming going forward.  We’re looking for dads/step dads of newborns all the way to preteens. Join in and share your insights about how the Wellness Centre could better respond to  your parenting needs in terms of of current services/programs  and in the creation of new ones.  There will be a participation prize!

Get involved and help us make our community stronger!

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

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

Jan
27
Thu
2022
CRA Info Session
Jan 27 @ 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Start jotting down your tax-related questions!

This year the information session will be carried out via Microsoft TEAMS.

 

The session will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Participants will only have to use the link below to join. No software installation or license is required.

 

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Join on your computer, phone, or application

To participate, click here!

Or by phone (with audio only)

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Here is an overview of the topics that will be covered:

  • 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?
  • Marital Status
  • Most common tax credits and deductions for newcomers
  • Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – Newcomers
  • Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit – Newcomers
  • Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) – Newcomers
  • What should you do to continue receiving your payments?
  • Direct Deposit
  • Underground economy
  • Authorize a representative
  • Scams
  • Learning about taxes
  • Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
  • Online service – My CRA Account

 

Enhancing Motor Skills for Elementary School Success
Jan 27 @ 7:00 PM

Is your son or daughter physically ready to start school? In recent  years kindergarten  teachers have noted children’s fine motor skills  may not be ready to hold a pencil, use scissors, tie shoes laces, undo buttons or engage in other daily fine motor activities. These skills are easily cultivated at home through games and simple daily tasks. Join us for an interesting informal  discussion with occupational therapist Sophie Lapointe. Learn more about the importance of fine motor skill development and the role it plays in school readiness in this free, online parent know-how session.

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

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

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

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jan 27 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

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

See you then!

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


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

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

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

Feb
3
Thu
2022
Prenatal Information Meetings
Feb 3 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

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

Feb
4
Fri
2022
NEW! ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)
Feb 4 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey?

If you answered yes to these questions, you’re at the right place! Let’s connect and you will discover the resources and funding options available to you as a woman in business.

In this free workshop, we will dive deep into how you can effectively boost your leadership skills, improve your time management skills, explore ways to balance work and family life and seek out financing for your small business, among other topics.

Don’t miss this informative, and interactive workshop that will serve as your entry ticket into the entrepreneurial community. Learn alongside other women and grow your business today.

Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.

Please Note: Those wishing to obtain business coaching services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.

Register Here

Feb
5
Sat
2022
Day Trip to Village Vacances Valcartier *FOR NEWCOMERS*
Feb 5 @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Jot the date down!

 

***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. ***

 

Join us for snow tubing and snow rafting at this amazing winter playground! Take advantage of this opportunity to practice your bilingualism or emergent French skills!

Saturday, February 5th, 2022

9:00am-5:00pm

The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:00 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).

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

COST: $29 PER PERSON. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR GROUP RATE! ( 44% OFF REGULAR PRICE)

***LIMITED SPACING FOR THIS EVENT***

 

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

Snacks and lunches are allowed and 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 3, 2022

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 canceled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

Feb
8
Tue
2022
Northern Perimeter walking club
Feb 8 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)!

Come do something good for your physical and mental health, join us for our brand new walking club! We will alternate walking on roads with hiking ( uneven surfaces). All levels welcome!

February 8th: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
February 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre for a walk
February 15th: Meet at Shannon Hall for a hike.
February 25th: Hike in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( location TBD)

Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be.

Registration is required, please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Baby Chat: Having a baby is hard…
Feb 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Having a baby is hard, it’s okay to say so…

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 8, for an open and supportive discussion about how it is not always easy to become, or to be, a parent.

You may have experienced fertility issues, perinatal loss, a difficult birth experience, or breastfeeding challenges.  Perhaps you are missing your life before children or your pre-baby body, or are struggling with the pressure you feel to be the “perfect mom”.  Camille Nadeau, a certified perinatal grief consultant, will talk with us a little bit about grief and the many forms that it can take in relation to parenting.   She will also talk with the group about the new Uniting in Grief volunteer program offered by Les Perséides.

Important update: With your health and safety at heart, Baby Chat Café will be held virtually until further notice.  It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.  All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.

Baby Chat Café is…

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • Free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby (when in-person)

Registration required.  Register in the following ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkd-yqrTMiG9CDg__ZGO7Q6lnYTm3xjosn

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

Feb
9
Wed
2022
Revenu QC workshop
Feb 9 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

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

This event will be carried out online, through TEAMS. For reporting purposes to our funders, please type your first and last name when signing in.

________________________________________________________________________________

Réunion Microsoft Teams

If you are using a computer or a mobile phone

Click here to participate in the meeting

Please download the documents below for the info session:
New Residents and Taxation Conference: https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Nouveaux_arrivants_et_la_fiscaliteanglais.pdf
New Residents and Income Tax: https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IN-119-V2021-02.pdf
RQ Income Tax Guide: https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TP-1.G-V2021-12.pdf
RQ 2021 Form: https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TP-1.D-V2021-12.pdf

Feb
10
Thu
2022
Prenatal Information Meetings
Feb 10 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

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

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Feb 10 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

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

See you then!

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


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

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

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

Feb
11
Fri
2022
Northern Perimeter Walking Club
Feb 11 @ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)!

Come do something good for your physical and mental health, join us for our brand new walking club! We will alternate walking on roads with hiking ( uneven surfaces). All levels welcome!

February 8th: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
February 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre for a walk
February 15th: Meet at Shannon Hall for a hike.
February 25th: Hike in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( location TBD)

Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be.

Registration is required, please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Out & About: Laurier shopping & Lunch
Feb 11 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Forget your February Blues! Come join us for shopping at Laurier Mall and have lunch at the food courts or restaurant of your choice — please feel free to pack a lunch or have brunch a bit earlier!

Please note: You will be required to bring your ID and your QR code/vaccination passport for restaurants. Wearing of protective masks is mandatory on the bus, as well as in the shopping mall.

To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Feb
14
Mon
2022
Local Vocals Meeting
Feb 14 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!

Feb
15
Tue
2022
Northern Perimeter walking club
Feb 15 @ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)!

Come do something good for your physical and mental health, join us for our brand new walking club! We will alternate walking on roads with hiking ( uneven surfaces). All levels welcome!

February 8th: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
February 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre for a walk
February 15th: Meet at Shannon Hall for a hike.
February 25th: Hike in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( location TBD)

Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be.

Registration is required, please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Info Session: Training to be a Care Assistant in Seniors’ Private Residences
Feb 15 @ 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Short training program starting March 14, 2022. If you love taking care of our Seniors, this FREE TRAINING is for you! Offered in English

 

About this event

Information session on a quick 180-hour training leading to a rewarding job in private seniors’ residences.

Come meet us online to hear about the training program, working field and to ask your questions to our pedagogical counsellor.

To register for the information session: https://bit.ly/3GDfRNv

Feb
16
Wed
2022
CHEP From Social Isolation and Loneliness to Belonging and Well-Being
Feb 16 @ 10:00 AM

This presentation will focus on the dangerous consequences of social isolation and loneliness as well
as the positive implications a sense of belonging can have on our health and wellbeing as we age.
Throughout this presentation, we will discuss factors that put us at risk of isolation and loneliness. We
will also identify strategies that can help ensure we have continued opportunities to experience
belonging throughout our lives.
Objectives
1. To understand the ill effects of social isolation and loneliness.
2. To identify at least two health benefits brought about by experiencing a sense of belonging.
3. To identify at least three strategies that can help to support a sense of belonging.

Our presenter: Darla Fortune is an Associate Professor in the in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at
Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Her research focuses on the inclusion of marginalized individuals,
particularly within community leisure spaces and practices.

 

 

Info Session: Administrative Support in Clinical Settings Training
Feb 16 @ 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
FREE SHORT TRAINING + 4000$ BURSARY – Starts March 21, 2022

About this event

You fancy administrative work at the CIUSSS CN, join us online to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Find out about this short training program, the working field and ask your questions to our pedagogical counsellor.

To register for the information session: https://bit.ly/3LnQrqC

CANCELLED: Is My Child on Track?
Feb 16 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Please note that this event has been cancelled due to an insufficient number of registrations.  We hope to be able to offer this again the future. 

Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Is your child aged five or under and are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?

To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session  with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.

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

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

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

Morrin Centre – So the Story Goes – Memoirs
Feb 16 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

So the Story Goes is a series of activities presenting different forms of storytelling, from picture books to music and Indigenous storytelling. This project explores different forms of storytelling important to the Quebec Anglophone community and allows participants to experiment with many ways to tell stories.

This activity will include a short presentation by an author, journalist, and creative writing teacher, followed by a workshop during which the guest will present the basis of her art and will guide the participants in applying their new knowledge in a practical way.

To register and for more information:
https://www.morrin.org/en/event/so-the-story-goes-memoirs/

Feb
17
Thu
2022
Leveraging Your LinkedIn Workshop Part 1
Feb 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

VEQ is pleased to host YES Employment + Entrepreneurship to deliver a FREE two-part workshop on creating and improving your LinkedIn profile. Come join us on Zoom!

Optimizing LinkedIn isn’t about filling your inbox with job offers, it’s about connecting with industry professionals and employers. We will take you step-by-step through the process of determining your personal brand, creating an “all-star” profile, and getting results all while making meaningful connections with people in your field. Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn account as you adapt to the COVID-19 job market and optimize your LinkedIn experience! This two-part workshop will allow you to share feedback with other participants and learn as you go. Bring your questions and get ready to work on your LinkedIn page. 

Pre-registration is required and will close on February 17 at 12 noon. Participants will be sent a Zoom link directly after registering.

To register: https://bit.ly/3uygipH

Questions? Please contact Susanna 418-683-2366 x222 or susanna.tang@veq.ca

Note: This workshop is part of a two-part series where Workshop 2 includes time for networking and feedback among workshop participants and the YES Employment Counsellor about participant LinkedIn profiles. Participation in Part 1 is not required for Part 2 but is strongly recommended. 

Workshop 2 is scheduled to take place online on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8pm. Registration details will be posted later.

Prenatal Information Meetings
Feb 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

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

The Morrin Centre – Pixels & Pages Book Club Meeting
Feb 17 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!

Meeting details: Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Book Selection for February:

Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.

Feb
18
Fri
2022
***CANCELLED*** Compassion & Kindness Art therapy session
Feb 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

This art therapy session is designed to:

  • Process and release emotions in order to make sense of the journey we have been
    through this past years with the pandemic.
  • Treat yourself to some ME time and explore the power of art for self-care!

Art therapist: Sophie Lessard-Latendresse

*Spaces are limited

 

 

Play More – Virtual Game Night
Feb 18 @ 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Play More!
Along with the South Shore English Network, we are sending out another invitation to spend an evening playing virtual board games with us! Join us on Zoom, and get ready to discover new games (and rediscover old ones) in a virtual setting with a host from La Revanche!
When: Friday, February 18th, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: on Zoom
Who: Everyone

Just for fun!
Our Virtual Game Night is all in the name of fun and games, but we also love seeing everyone being healthily competitive… so we will be giving Sépaq gift cards to the top 3 scorers!

To sign up
Please call (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or send an email to info@veq.ca with:

  • the participants’ names
  • the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link

Note
Participants using the same “Zoom window” will play as a team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts.
All ages welcome.

Feb
21
Mon
2022
Local Vocals Meeting
Feb 21 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!

Feb
22
Tue
2022
Café au Lait Crew Online
Feb 22 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Important update: With your health and safety at heart, Café au lait will be held virtually until further notice.

Join the Café au lait Crew from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from our breastfeeding consultant, Shelley Dupuis.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please

join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Tuesdays from 1:30pm.

How to register:

Register here through our Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfu-vqDosHN2kLymvG90KhhAmPvJAy1Ca 

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

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

Feb
23
Wed
2022
**CANCELLED** Compassion & Kindness Art therapy session
Feb 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

This art therapy session is designed to process and release emotions in order to make sense of the journey we have been through this past years with the pandemic.
Treat yourself to some ME time and explore the power of art for self-care!

Art therapist: Sophie Lessard-Latendresse

*Spaces are limited

Creating educational and meaningful activities to do at home for children ages 4 to 8
Feb 23 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Quebec City Women’s Club (QCWC) bursary recipient Azanie Roy for this great workshop on Creating educational and meaningful activities to do at home for children ages 4 to 8.

During this virtual workshop, social work student and former teacher Azanie Roy will present different tips and tricks that will get your child away from their tablet and engaged in activities from home.  This interactive presentation will help parents get their children started on projects they can do after school, on weekends, and when they are home from school. Azanie believes every child’s creativity is a treasure meant to be fostered. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and is looking forward to sharing her experience with parents, grandparents, and caregivers in attendance.

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

For more details,  please contact Debra Stowe from the Quebec City Women’s Club:418-844-1840 or debbie@stowe.ca

Feb
24
Thu
2022
Prenatal Information Meetings
Feb 24 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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

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

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

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

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Feb 24 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

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

See you then!

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


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

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

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

Feb
25
Fri
2022
Northern Perimeter walking club
Feb 25 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)!

Come do something good for your physical and mental health, join us for our brand new walking club! We will alternate walking on roads with hiking ( uneven surfaces). All levels welcome!

February 8th: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
February 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre for a walk
February 15th: Meet at Shannon Hall for a hike.
February 25th: Hike in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( location TBD)

Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be.

Registration is required, please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Feb
28
Mon
2022
YOGA Caregivers Circle
Feb 28 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Caregivers’ Circle On-line Yoga session with Susa Bernard

You will need a computer/tablet with internet connection, Yoga mat, bottle of water and a smile 🙂

Susa is a member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance. She has taught yoga for two years and practiced it for seven years.

http://www.susasparkleyoga.com

Local Vocals Meeting
Feb 28 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!

Cancelled: Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Feb 28 @ 7:00 PM

Please note that this session was cancelled due to a low number of registrations.  We hope to be able to offer this kind of information session again.

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

  • Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
  • Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
  • Find the position that’s right for you and baby
  • Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
  • Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
  • Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
  • Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone

Get your ZOOM registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYufuutqjsjHNJLCEssFVhlISGaoQzgTNue

For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 12009

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