In this year of COVID-19, the Grinch has been hard at work keeping us from planning our annual EPIQ HOHOHO Here We Go Again Children’s Christmas Party. Never fear, the community Wellness Centre still has something fun in store for our little ones!
A team of jolly volunteers from our EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) group is offering local English-speaking families the chance to receive a customized video sent to your child(ren) from Santa, Mrs. Claus or a helpful elf. The video would be personalized to your family for a small fee (see payment details below). All of the profits will go towards the 25th annual Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Be sure to register before the December 10th deadline. We’re aiming to have your personalized video link(s) in your mailbox by December 17th. Your child(ren) can watch the video over and over again on a smart phone, tablet, or computer screen.
The best news of all is that 100% of proceeds from this project will help make this Christmas brighter for local families who are struggling financially this season. The funds will be used to fill Christmas hampers with lots of goodness. To learn more about this annual campaign, please take a moment to watch this inspiring video. You can bring a smile to your child’s face while supporting a great cause! If you would like to help with this project, please visit the blog page about how you can get involved as a volunteer.
To learn more about the campaign, please visit the link below:
qchampers.ca/
To learn more about this fundraiser, and to request a video, please visit the link below:
https://wejh.ca/personalized-videos-from-the-north-pole-for-your-child-this-holiday-season/
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the December 11th Sing-Along: TBD
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the December 18th Sing-Along: TBD
The Morrin Centre and VEQ partnered once again for our traditional Holiday Happy Hour. Every year, the event raises funds for the Quebec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
We may not be able to get together in person this year, but we have a special December 18th evening planned for you.
Performing artists Valerie Clio, Melodie Spear, Guillaume Tondreau, Stéphane Beaudin, and Randall Spear agreed to put a show together in support of the Campaign.
Enjoy this year’s Friends and Family Holiday Party, and thank you in advance for supporting the Hamper Campaign!
Tune in at 7 p.m. this evening on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VoiceofEnglishspeakingQuebec
or YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNh23QNMSCkYg–JrVrzFw
QAC PRESENTS ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL PLAY READING
Greetings dear members, patrons and friends,
In these exceptional times of social restrictions and darkened stages, Quebec Art Company has decided to declare: The show must go on!
In the spirit of old-time radio shows (with a twist of modern technology), QAC is pleased to present its first-ever virtual play
reading.
We invite you to enjoy the quirky comedy You Can’t Take It With You, as performed by a group of talented local actors, all members of the QAC family, from the comfort of their homes.
Beginning Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m ., you will be able to view this exceptional performance from the comfort of your own home by tuning in to our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAbIAO6flMFE5mADZqfwrg
Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, You Can’t Take It With You tells the story of an eccentric family confronted by social standards and uptight socialites in the 1930s, an era well-suited to the “radio play” format QAC has chosen to present.
As this is a first for QAC, we are excited to embrace this new way of offering community theatre and encourage you to send us your feedback at info@quebecartcompany.com .
As always, we look forward to doing what we love doing … entertaining you!
Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel.
Take care of yourselves and one another.
– Cheryl Rimmer , President, Quebec Art Company
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: A Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo
Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: A Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo
Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads
Don’t let yourself get bored, come play board games with us!
VEQ is proud to invite you to a virtual game night you will not forget! Join us on Zoom, and be prepared to be entertained by a series of games that La Revanche (who will be your MC for the night) has made possible to play in online social settings.
Participating will, of course, be the number 1 take away, but the top 3 scorers will also walk away with prizes—just saying!
To sign up, please send an email to info@veq.ca with your name and the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link.
Please note:
A household 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.
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Brother / 33 tours by David Chariandy
Find the book synopsis here: Brother by David Chariandy on Goodreads
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Brother / 33 tours by David Chariandy
Find the book synopsis here: Brother by David Chariandy on Goodreads
We are glad to be able to host in-person events once again!
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been finding it difficult to meet people? Are you eager to go out while connecting with others?
Join us either on Friday, March 5th, or Saturday, March 6 to go on a walk lit by torchlights.
While the authorities will allow in-person social gatherings during that week, we still have to comply with the safety measures, like keeping a physical distance from each other and wearing a mask at all times. Still, we’re happy to be able to meet and greet you outside of the virtual world!
At the end of the event, a participation prize will be awarded to a lucky winner of a $25 gift card from the commerce of choice.
*** As per the authority’s guidelines, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to get together in outdoor social gatherings. Make sure you book your spot!***
We are glad to be able to host in-person events once again!
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been finding it difficult to meet people? Are you eager to go out while connecting with others?
Join us either on Friday, March 5th, or Saturday, March 6 to go on a walk lit by torchlights.
While the authorities will allow in-person social gatherings during that week, we still have to comply with the safety measures, like keeping a physical distance from each other and wearing a mask at all times. Still, we’re happy to be able to meet and greet you outside of the virtual world!
At the end of the event, a participation prize will be awarded to a lucky winner of a $25 gift card from the commerce of choice.
*** As per the authority’s guidelines, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to get together in outdoor social gatherings. Make sure you book your spot!***
Live your dream life by saving money!
VEQ is hosting Carl-André Poliquin from CJE Option-travail for a Zoom workshop on budgeting.
He will also be available to field your personal finance questions after the presentation.
For more information and to register, email Susanna Tang at susanna.tang@veq.ca
VEQ is happy to invite you to another virtual game night—Trivia-style. Join us on Zoom, and test your knowledge during this fun “final exam” that La Revanche has prepared for you. The top 3 scorers (or teams) will walk away with prizes.
To sign up:
Please send an email to info@veq.ca with your name and the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link, as well as the number of participants you are signing up for.
Note: A household using the same “Zoom Window” will play as one team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts. All ages welcome.
At your request, we bring you one more Meditation & Mindfulness session for newcomers and for FREE!
Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management, and boy, it’s been stressful at times, lately! During this session, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing, mindfulness meditation.
*At the end of the session, a participant will be randomly selected (on a raffle) to be the lucky winner of a participation prize. *
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
We continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time, and for many of us, it will be our very first experience with exotic Mauritian cuisine! While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food, and our guest cook, Melissa will teach us how to prepare a traditional dish from her native island.
Register now and jot it down in your calendar!
You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us and connect with others! 
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let María know!
Each guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
Summer is around the corner and the recipe we will learn to prepare will be all you want to eat on hot days: ceviche!
It is a two-for-one experience, learn how to prepare a delicious dish from abroad while meeting other newcomers and broadening your network.
To sign up, simply email Maria Castro, newcomers@veq.ca to obtain the Zoom link. If you have any questions please feel free to give her a call too: (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-qrrTwvG9PObHkBL8nHXE3lK1AumHIE
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
Centre R.I.R.E. offers a lot of services to newcomers, and in several languages, including English.
Do you walk to or from work every day? Are you planning to picnic soon? Or you simply enjoy going for leisurely strolls? Keep your eyes wide open and your camera handy because you could be the lucky winner of $100 in prizes!
How to participate:
- Send an email to María Castro (newcomers@veq.ca) to get the list of items to be found.
- Next time you go walk your dog, get your groceries or when you go get your mail for example make sure you pay close attention to your surroundings, you may find the answer to the clues right in front of you!
- Take a photo of yourself with each item and send photos to newcomers@veq.ca to enter your name (and last name) in the raffle. You only need to find 3 items from the list to be considered for the prize.
- You have until May 19th to participate. The raffle will be on May 21st at noon.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca or by phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225. She will be more than happy to assist you.
Important: Québec is still under alert due to the number of COVID-19 cases, please make sure to observe the authorities’ measures when applicable.
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
May 22nd CANCELLED!
*** Reservation is REQUIRED***
Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been having difficulties meeting other people?
How about making the most of the beauty of Québec City’s parks by enjoying a yoga dance session? All you need is comfortable clothes, a towel or yoga mat, your smile, and most importantly, sign up! A Yoga dance session allies accessible yoga poses and intuitive dancing. Be ready to breathe, stretch, dance, meditate, and above all to have fun.
Contact María Castro if you have any questions or to register: newcomers@veq.ca / (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
*** Reservation is REQUIRED***
Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been having difficulties meeting other people?
How about making the most of the beauty of Québec City’s parks by enjoying a yoga dance session? All you need is comfortable clothes, a towel or yoga mat, your smile, and most importantly, sign up! A Yoga dance session allies accessible yoga poses and intuitive dancing. Be ready to breathe, stretch, dance, meditate, and above all to have fun.
Contact María Castro if you have any questions or to register: newcomers@veq.ca / (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
May 22nd CANCELLED!
*** Reservation is REQUIRED***
Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been having difficulties meeting other people?
How about making the most of the beauty of Québec City’s parks by enjoying a yoga dance session? All you need is comfortable clothes, a towel or yoga mat, your smile, and most importantly, sign up! A Yoga dance session allies accessible yoga poses and intuitive dancing. Be ready to breathe, stretch, dance, meditate, and above all to have fun.
Contact María Castro if you have any questions or to register: newcomers@veq.ca / (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
*** Reservation is REQUIRED***
Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been having difficulties meeting other people?
How about making the most of the beauty of Québec City’s parks by enjoying a yoga dance session? All you need is comfortable clothes, a towel or yoga mat, your smile, and most importantly, sign up! A Yoga dance session allies accessible yoga poses and intuitive dancing. Be ready to breathe, stretch, dance, meditate, and above all to have fun.
Contact María Castro if you have any questions or to register: newcomers@veq.ca / (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
May 22nd CANCELLED!
*** Reservation is REQUIRED***
Only 8 people are allowed to participate, per the authority’s guidelines.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been having difficulties meeting other people?
How about making the most of the beauty of Québec City’s parks by enjoying a yoga dance session? All you need is comfortable clothes, a towel or yoga mat, your smile, and most importantly, sign up! A Yoga dance session allies accessible yoga poses and intuitive dancing. Be ready to breathe, stretch, dance, meditate, and above all to have fun.
Contact María Castro if you have any questions or to register: newcomers@veq.ca / (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? 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 while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Each passenger must have purchased his/her day pass in advance. To get your daily pass to the park, click here. Once Maria has confirmed your seat and you have purchased your ticket, please send her the QR code, so the park’s staff can easily scan them all together the morning of the trip at the park’s entrance. If you have difficulties purchasing your ticket, please feel free to communicate with María, she’ll gladly assist you. If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees.
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 3:15 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.
Trail name: difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration* (it all depends on one’s rhythm)
- L’Aperçu : Easy, 2.2 km (loop), 45-60 min
- Les Cascades : Easy, 4 km (loop) 1.5 h
- La Rivière-Sautauriski : Easy, 4,8 km 1.5 h
- Les Coulées : Intermediate, 10,4 km (loop) 3.5 h
- Le Draveur Sud: Intermediate,(roundtrip), 14.8 km 5 h
- L’Escarpement : Hard, 9.2 km (roundtrip), 3.5 h
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 Day hiking 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.
Other activities:
It is also possible to practice canoeing, kayaking, or fishing at the park. However, reservation might be required and fishing gear is not available for rent, you would have to bring your own fishing equipment as well as count with the corresponding fishing permits. You are allowed to bring your own inflatable boat, remember though, that it is MANDATORY for all to wear a life jacket when practicing water sports in the river (depending on availability, you may borrow one at the Discovery Centre). The park has several spots where it is possible to picnic or simply relax.
Canoe/boat: Only with reservation by phone (Call Centre):
1-800-665-6527 (toll-free number, Canada and the United States only)
418-704-8217 (if you wish to contact one of our customer service advisors with your cell phone)
00 800 4008 0011 (toll-free number, international)
Other activities for children.
The majority of the activities take place in the morning and are first-come, first-served basis.
Sous les roches géantes is the only activity that requires registration by phone (418) 848-3169 ext. 6. It is $17 per family, of 2 adults and 3 children maximum.
There are two groups available:
- From 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
- From 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM (remember that the departure from the park is scheduled at 3:15 PM)
***VEQ will provide the transportation for FREE, entrance fees and other activities are NOT covered by VEQ***
Contact María Castro, Newcomers Coordinator if you wish for more information or visit the park’s website.
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(418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Thursday, August 26th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
We will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 6:00 PM. Once there, we can grab some food or some ice cream (or both!) from the food trucks available or from the ice cream shop located one block away from the quai, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec). We will bring board games to facilitate your interaction with others. At the quai, there are 160 water jets, perfect to refresh you, so make sure you bring or wear your sandals or why not your swimsuit! If you are an avid photographer, you can also check out the Red stairs (193 steps) located two blocks away from the quai, and admire the beauty of the view from atop. There is also a café near the quai, not far from the ice cream shop. Feeling like picknicking? By all means, bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or portable chairs!
The fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places. Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366, extension 225. Or email newcomers@veq.ca
The Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.
Take a look at the food trucks found at Quai Paquet:
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- Brown Smoked Meat
- Chez Victor (August 6 – September 9)
- Brise-Glace / Bar laitier mobile musical
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*** NEW EVENT ***
Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We are visiting for the first time ever, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5-3 hours long) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.
The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.
***Registration is required!*** The maximum of people is 15, children included.
It is recommended to bring the following:
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
- Binoculars
- Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
- Your smile!
- Snacks (it will be a long morning)
- A picnic lunch? The estimated time of arrival in Québec City is around 1:00 PM, there is a gorgeous park across the street (Samuel-Holland Park) with picnic tables, small tables, and chairs. Perfect place to fuel up and continue enjoying your Saturday.
Since the boardwalk in the bog doesn’t permit a 2 meters’ distance between visitors the mask must be worn at all times.
VEQ will provide transportation to Cap Tourmente on Saturday, September 18th, 2021.
This is a great place for:
Admire the foliage changing colours
The observation of the snow geese migration (among other birds)
Hiking to one of their more than half dozen trails
Participating in the Nature Georally and Geocaching
Picnicking
Are you interested in working for the Government of Canada? Where or how do you even start your application process? Start by blocking September 29th at 6:30 PM on your agenda!
VEQ will host an information session with representatives from the Public Service Commission of Canada, during which you will learn how to apply (step by step) for jobs in the federal government.
This event will be held virtually, via TEAMS. To participate, simply click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3CI9pmG
*** IT’S BACK! ***
Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We have been invited to their humble abode, ahem, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5 hours) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.
- When selecting your tickets on Eventbrite, choose “VEQ Newcomer” if you are a newcomer from the Greater Québec City region. Departure from Québec City: 8:00 a.m. ( 1270 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC G1S 2M4)
- If you are part of the South Shore English Network (MCDC) group, select “General Admission” when getting your tickets. Departure from Lévis: 8:20 a.m. (1190B Rue de Courchevel, St-Romuald, Quebec G6W 0M6)
The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.
***Registration is required!*** The maximum of people is 30, children included.
It is recommended to bring the following:
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
- Binoculars
- Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
- Your smile!
- Snacks (it will be a long morning)
- A cold lunch
*** NEW EVENT ***
Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We are visiting for the first time ever, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5-3 hours long) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.
The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.
***Registration is required!*** The maximum of people is 15, children included.
It is recommended to bring the following:
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
- Binoculars
- Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
- Your smile!
- Snacks (it will be a long morning)
- A picnic lunch? The estimated time of arrival in Québec City is around 1:00 PM, there is a gorgeous park across the street (Samuel-Holland Park) with picnic tables, small tables, and chairs. Perfect place to fuel up and continue enjoying your Saturday.
Since the boardwalk in the bog doesn’t permit a 2 meters’ distance between visitors the mask must be worn at all times.
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!
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.
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!
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
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
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***
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:
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:
*at your own cost, VEQ will not pay for purchases made here
To register please click the link below (registration required) 
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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
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
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/
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.
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.
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.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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.
Here we go again!
The Morrin Centre, The South Shore English Network and VEQ are proud to invite you once again to a Virtual Game Night, hosted by Jeanne Lebossé-Gautron from the Morrin Centre!
Join us on Zoom, and get ready to test your skills and knowledge.
When: Friday, March 4th, 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, but there are also prizes to be won for 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.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Increase your LinkedIn connections! VEQ is pleased to host YES Employment + Entrepreneurship again for the second part of our FREE online workshop series about LinkedIn.
In this interactive session, you will:
- Exchange feedback with fellow returning (or new!) participants on their LinkedIn profiles
- Draft requests for informational interviews
- Chat about your industries
Also featuring our special guest Mariève Tanguay-Lessard Talent Acquisition Advisor for the Central Quebec School Board. Learn about job opportunities at the CQSB and get a recruiter’s take on what to include in your LinkedIn profile.
Note: Participation in Workshop 1 is not a prerequisite for Workshop 2. Pre-registration is required.
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfuqqrjIrGtwQm431fpf_2jW2qmLNTOeT
Questions? Contact Susanna at 418-683-2366 x222 or susanna.tang@veq.ca
What is the difference between preservation and conservation? If mold or signs of an insect infestation are found in a book, what can be done to prevent it from spreading through a collection? What material is typically found when examining an old book?
Learn more during this conference broadcasted from our library with Marie Trottier, a book and archival document conservator, and our host Peter Black.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-book-conservation/
When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the “hôtel de ville” was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc. Now learning idioms and expressions is even trickier! Sometimes, the best way of learning their meaning is by simply using them, which is why VEQ in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French is organising this fun game night.
At the end of the game, the winner of the game will get a $40 gift card (from Chocolats Favoris). Another gift card will be raffled among all participants.
To register for this fun activity, please click here.
An activity for those who would like to learn a new winter sport or those who would like to show off their skills.
Voice of English-speaking Québec is renting two areas for four teams of four people each to play curling. All you need is a pair of clean*, comfy shoes, and your enthusiasm.
Upon arrival, we will be met by two bilingual instructors, who will provide us with special soles for our safety on the ice. Each ice field will accommodate 8 people. All instructions will be given in English.
VEQ will also provide transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to and from the Curling club, leaving Sainte-Foy at 9:30 am. The return to Sainte-Foy is scheduled at 12:15 pm.
This event has a limited capacity (15 people). Registration is REQUIRED. To register please click here.
The link will take you to a Microsoft registration form. Please note that given the limited capacity, it is extremely important that participants let us know at least 48 hours in advance if they are canceling, so we can allocate the resources to someone else on the waiting list.
*By clean we mean no snow, no sand, no gravel, no salt.
Did you know that you can highlight your favourite passages while reading an e-book, change the speed at which you listen to an audiobook, or even alter the font size to suit your preferences on Libby, the OverDrive ebook reader app?
If you are already familiar with OverDrive and Libby, but still have a few questions, or would like to learn more about these advanced features, this is the perfect workshop for you! Join us virtually at the Library to learn more during this second workshop on Libby and OverDrive. This session is particularly useful for those in book clubs.
This workshop will take place over Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
VEQ invites you to view the commemorative Shannon Irish Show celebrating the 70th anniversary of Shannon — on the town’s 75th anniversary!
Join us online on March 12th at 7:30 p.m. for a Shannon Irish Show viewing in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day!
The show will be available on Voice of English-speaking Quebec’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceofEnglishspeakingQuebec
See you soon!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Come enjoy a string quartet concert and learn more about the ins and outs of acoustics in this presentation with professional musicians Ryan Molzan, Isaac Chalk, Brett Molzan, and Alexandre Sauvaire.
This virtual conference will be broadcasted from our College Hall ballroom with musician Ryan Molzan and host Peter Black.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-acoustics/
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, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for March:
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
The moment of truth has come. You sent your CV and cover letters and now you are being called for an interview… In other circumstances, you would be relatively nervous, but you are now living in Québec City and chances are the interview will be in French, or at least part of it. No need to panic! We are collaborating with the FORT program to offer you the possibility of practicing your French interviewing skills. At the end of it, you will be better equipped in terms of what kind of questions you can expect when interviewing in French, and how to prepare your selling points in the aforementioned language. Now, if your interviews are most likely to be carried out in English, then by all means you can practice in English!
This activity is 100% free !
To register please click here.
Where does modern surgery as we know it come from? The answer lies in history. The history of modern surgery revolves around three themes: first, the changes in the understanding of the body and its diseases; second, the development of surgical techniques, such as hemostatic forceps, anesthesia, or antisepsis; and third, the changing professional status of surgical practitioners from craftsmen to scientifically trained and specialized doctors.
Learn more during this conference broadcasted from our chemistry laboratory with Dr. Thomas Schlich and host Peter Black.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-history-of-surgery/
Don’t ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch!
VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d’Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:40 AM and meals will be served at 11:30 AM.
Upon arrival, you can visit some of the animals found on their small farm or ride the cart pulled by a horse to tour the property and learn how maple syrup is produced.
Are you ready to live one of the most memorable local traditions?!
Schedule:
The bus (free of cost) will leave VEQ’s offices at 10:00 AM. Our offices are located at 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy. Participants riding the bus are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
Arrival at Sucrerie Blouin in Île d’Orléans at 10:45 AM.
From 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM participants can tour the premises or engage in one of the activities/games planned by María Castro.
11:30 AM: Brunch is served. Each table can seat 8-10 people. The service is all-you-can-eat style (à volonté in French).
After the brunch, everyone is invited to try making their own maple syrup snow candy (maple taffy).
1:00 PM: The bus returns to VEQ’s offices.
Reservations and tickets are made through Eventbrite (the link can be found in March’s e-bulletin for newcomers).
Tickets will not be refunded if cancellations are made after 3:00 PM on Wed. March 23rd, 2022.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
In May 2019, the Morrin Centre launched a new permanent exhibit on capital punishment in Quebec from the Conquest to 1960. Less than a year later, the pandemic restricted public access to the exhibit and the accompanying multimedia tour, a restriction which has essentially remained in place ever since. This presentation will provide a summary of the history of capital punishment in Quebec based largely on the exhibit’s content, along with new material collected since its launch.
Learn more during this conference broadcasted from our jail with Professor Donald Fyson and host Peter Black.
More information here: https://www.morrin.org/en/event/in-these-spaces-history-of-capital-punishment-in-quebec
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.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
One of the most important needs is finding a rewarding and fulfilling job, which can be challenging when you don’t speak the local language.
The Central Quebec School Board (CQSB), with its 18 schools and adult education and vocational training centres, offers English-language education in the Greater Québec, Mauricie, Saguenay, Thetford Mines, and Northern Québec regions.
The CQSB is proud to derive many benefits from its particularly small student population and class size, including an enriched total experience for all students. The CQSB provides an environment where students and staff have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and where the emphasis is on individual growth and development.
The school board boasts outstanding graduation and qualification rates. The CQSB has ranked amongst the top-performing English school boards and French service centres in the province of Québec highlighting that high academic achievement continues to be deeply embedded in all that we do. The success of our students can only be achieved through the unwavering dedication of the CQSB TEAM of teachers, professionals, principals, support staff, board administrators, and Council of Commissioners.
A small school board, a large territory, and above all, one big family!
If you are curious to know what positions and career paths are available at CQSB, if you are passionate about education and want to make an impact and if you like learning and working in English, then, join us on April 7 to learn more about our School Board and our employment opportunities! Snacks and drinks will be provided, let us know you are coming by registering here.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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 time: Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for April:
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.
Celebrate Earth Day with Voice of English-speaking Québec.
Stop by the Community Space in Shannon, and plant some seeds of edibles to bring home and care for.
This event is for the young and young at heart! Note that parents of children are expected to stay with their children for this activity.
Registration is required by April 19th.
Contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
An activity for those who would like to learn a new sport or those who would like to show off their skills.
Voice of English-speaking Québec is renting two areas for four teams of four people each to play curling. All you need is a pair of clean*, comfy shoes, and your enthusiasm.
Upon arrival, we will be met by two bilingual instructors, who will provide us with special soles for our safety on the ice. Each ice field will accommodate 8 people. All instructions will be given in English.
VEQ will also provide transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to and from the Curling club, leaving Sainte-Foy at 9:30 am. The return to Sainte-Foy is scheduled at 12:15 pm.
This event has a limited capacity (15 people). Registration is REQUIRED. To register please click here.
The link will take you to a Microsoft registration form. Please note that given the limited capacity, it is extremely important that participants let us know at least 48 hours in advance if they are canceling, so we can allocate the resources to someone else on the waiting list.
*By clean we mean no snow, no sand, no gravel, no salt.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!