Parental support and involvement are key to making school a positive experience right from the start. We all want our children to enjoy learning, to succeed academically and to be happy at school. Join us to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.
The session will cover these topics:
- Arriving at school ready to learn
- Organizing themselves
- Reinforcing learning concepts at home
- Expanding their vocabulary particularly in their second language
- Establishing good rapport with teacher and school
- Developing study skills and much 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 Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
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
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Liana and Amanda at the beautiful Base de Plein Air in Sainte-Foy for a Nature Walk with Children on October 1. The topic for this walk will be Fall Trees and Liana will be basing the activity on the Nature Play Today curriculum by Sarah Szuminski.
Nature play is a great way for a child to learn about the world around them. After a short chat about the environment that you will explore, toddlers can dive into the rich sensory experience that is the great outdoors!
The target age group for this activity is 2 to 5, though younger and older siblings are welcome!
Notes: This event will happen rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather. Feel free to bring a snack for your child/children for snack time. The walk should take about an hour.
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 offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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
- free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
What’s new!
- Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”. We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
- Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
- Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible. Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
- Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
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.
Pick up in Shannon at the community centre at 10:00 a.m
Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 10:20 a.m.
Tickets are 6$ plus tax.
You will need your vaccine passport to get lunch at a local restaurant.
Please wear appropriate shoes, as the floor of the jail has an uneven walking surface!
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
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
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
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Join us for an informative session with:
- Dr. Serge Gauthier, MD-Neurology
- Claire Webster, PAC, CPCA, Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk
Our presenters will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia as well as important considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individual as well as the care partner.
Registration in advance on Zoom is required. Click on the green register button above.
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
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Join us for a valuable information session with The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec
This session will explore:
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Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion
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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
(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
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
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.
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: emai
Join virtually: Click HERE.
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.
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
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
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
This event is open to all adults age of 50+ in the Quebec City area.
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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.
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
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.
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
It’s an encore presentation!
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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@lifelongle
Join virtually: ClickHERE.
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification ofupcoming activities.
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
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
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.
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
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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
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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.Abigai
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.
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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!
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
(Please note – 12/3 Pompeii exhibit/Musée de la Civilisation outing is cancelled . Stay tuned for more information and new date.)
Friday December 3rd – Quebec 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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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
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
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
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.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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/
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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/
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome!
March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 4th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 15th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 22nd: Walk at the Marais du Nord at 10:00 a.m. ( bus from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier provided)
March 29th: Shannon walk at 9 a.m. Departure location TBD.
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be. We will be walking on roads for the most part.
Please RSVP with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Language development in babies
Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 1, for an informal, online session with speech-language pathologist, Geneviève Fily-Paré. Come and learn about language development in babies and how you can best stimulate your little ones’ learning. Bring your questions! We hope to see you there!
Registration required.
Register in the following ZOOM link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOmsqTooGtzBr1jIL8x5voIt0YzZyJpv
Baby Chat is…
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- Free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby (when in-person)
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.
For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Join Éducaloi for an online workshop looking at workplace issues in Quebec surrounding COVID-19 including:
- Working from home
- Vaccinations
- Enforcing office safety protocols
- And more…
Click here to register.
This event was made possible with the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise
We are sorry but we have had to cancel this event due to low registrations. We hope to be able to offer it again in the future.
In this short but information packed virtual workshop, certified doula Camille Nadeau will share her top tips for a positive childbirth. Whatever you have planned for your birth, you will want to hear this!
Camille will share with you what she thinks truly makes a difference during birth. She will also answer any questions you may have, PLUS share her top 5 exercises to prepare your mind and body for the adventure to come.
This workshop is a great addition to the Prenatal classes from Jeffery Hale Community Services also taking place in February.
Who can attend?
We usually love having dads around, but this one is just for the moms and mamas-to-be. Hope to see you there!
How to register
To register for this event please do so through this ZOOM registration page:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcuGgrzwtG9zlNsySe_rfUONrm53llnuh
For more information please contact our Family Matters program coordinator Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net.
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, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome!
March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 4th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 15th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 22nd: Walk at the Marais du Nord at 10:00 a.m. ( bus from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier provided)
March 29th: Shannon walk at 9 a.m. Departure location TBD.
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be. We will be walking on roads for the most part.
Please RSVP with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Embrace winter and join us for a great walk in the park!
Please join us in the great outdoors for a refreshing walk with your little one(s). This will be a great opportunity to connect with other English-speaking parents outdoors while also visiting one of Quebec City’s most magnificent parks, Bois-de-Coulonge. Please note that the sledding hill at the Bois-de-Coulonge is closed due to construction but the walking trails are open.
Bring your strollers, baby carriers, pull your little ones in a sled (if the snow permits) or let them run! This will be a fun outing that will do everyone some good!
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children. I hope to see you there!
Meet us in the Bois-de-Coulonge parking lot on Friday, March 4 at 1:30pm. Please note the event was originally scheduled for 10am but we moved it to the afternoon due to cold temperatures predicated for the morning.
In case of bad weather: this event will be rescheduled.
For more details, please email Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
Out and About is up and running again!
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go Out and About.
Our first outing will be a private tour of the Château Frontenac on Monday, March 7th.
The tour is about an hour long. There are a few stairs, however adaptations are possible for those who have reduced mobility.
We will stop at a local café for a light lunch after the visit.
A vaccine passport and I.D will be required.
Pick up at Shannon Hall at 9:40 a.m. ( 73 Chemin de Gosford)
Saint-Gabriel community centre at 10:00 a.m. ( 2215 boulevard Valcartier)
The final date to register for this activity is March 3rd, 2022.
If you have questions or wish to participate, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.
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.
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, start your day on the right foot! All levels welcome!
March 1st: Meet at Plaza Shannon at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 4th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 11th: Meet at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 9:00 a.m. for a walk.
March 15th: Meet at the Shannon Municipal library at 9:00 a.m for a walk.
March 22nd: Walk at the Marais du Nord at 10:00 a.m. ( bus from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier provided)
March 29th: Shannon walk at 9 a.m. Departure location TBD.
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, and bring walking sticks if need-be. We will be walking on roads for the most part.
Please RSVP with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca