Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy!
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Sign up now!!!
There are only 12 spots per session!
According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.
The session starts at 6:30 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.
Workshop A will take place:
Workshop B will take place:
The workshops will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Cégep St. Lawrence, Classroom 127.
Contact Maria Hoyt now to sign up:
maria.hoyt@veq.ca
(418) 683-2366 ext. 221
We have a new date!!!
Unfortunately, for reasons out of our control, this year we won’t be able to offer it in person and after working hours, as we had done in the past. The good news are, however, that you can still get all the info you need or ask your questions from the comfort of your workplace or home, while having your lunch!
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Workshop A will take place:
Workshop B will take place:
The workshops will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Cégep St. Lawrence, Classroom 127.
Contact Maria Hoyt now to sign up:
maria.hoyt@veq.ca (418) 683-2366 ext. 221Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.
If you have questions, to see full details and to register, click HERE.
Join us for an excursion to this lively book festival. Featuring books in a wide range of topics and in several languages, you can discover new stories or find an old favorite while you browse a diverse selection of reading material. Round-trip transportation will be provided from Shannon, QC. The cost of admission is $8 a person and we will have lunch afterwards at a local restraunt near the Centre des congrès de Québec. RSVP with Jeanne Nivischiuk by 7 April 2023.
Sign up now!!!
There are only 12 spots per session!
According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art therapy AND workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.
The session starts at 10:A0 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet. Hamnet is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to The Quebec High School Performing Arts Concentration’s dress rehearsal before audience of their play production, The Murder Club. This free morning performance will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20th at St. Patrick’s High School near rue Cartier.
Space is limited, registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Come celebrate Earth Day at the VEQ Community Space on Friday April 21st from 9:30 to 11:30 am – Feel free to drop in anytime!
Plant your seeds to take home, care for and use — we will provide planting soil, seeds, pots for herbs and veggies, as well as good humour and snacks!
Come enjoy a special Latino-Brazil multi-cultural community event.
Everyone is welcome. 1$ admission
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Centre Communautaire Claude-Allard, 3200 , avenue D’Amours
Program includes: Pinata, dance, music, delicious snacks for sale
For more information, please contact: Loisirsst-benoit@hotmail.com
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.
Register HERE.
If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.
On April 26, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this first general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Performance 101” with Michael’s intriguingly titled workshop: The Bugs Bunny Method
To register or get more information, visit the Morrin Centre website HERE.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants.
Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
On May 3, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this second general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Characterization” and learn how to Inhabit a Role.
To register or get more information, visit our website HERE.
Did you get your wedding invitation yet?
No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.
Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).
What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!
Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.
Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.
Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants.
Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Did you get your wedding invitation yet?
No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.
Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).
What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!
Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.
Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.
Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.
In partnership with Valcartier Elementary school we will be discovering more about the St. Lawrence river and its fascinating ecosystem with Quebec Ocean! This outing is open to all ages, so if you have children or grandchildren that would like to participate, they are most welcome. Departure will be at 9:30 am from Valcartier Elementary school and a the return is scheduled for 1pm to the same location. We recommend you dress comfortably and bring a snack/water bottle. Please RSVP by 3 MAY
Sign up now!!!
There are only 12 spots per session!
According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of therapeutic art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.
The session starts at 10:30 PM, but we encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.
Don’t snooze—spaces are limited.
Did you get your wedding invitation yet?
No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.
Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).
What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!
Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.
Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.
Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.
VEQ is providing free transportation for members of the 50+ community to the Québec Art Company’s Production of “Perfect Wedding” on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00pm.
For more details and to sign up for transportation, please contact Maria Hoyt 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Tickets cost $20, and must be purchased on your own by visiting the Quebec Art Company website (www.QuebecArtCompany.com)
Did you get your wedding invitation yet?
No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.
Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).
What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!
Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.
Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.
Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.
Enjoy companionship as we explore the local parcs and trails in our local area. 9am at the Parc Linear de le St. Charles, Secteur Parc Chaveau, 3705 Avenue Chaveau (next to Arena Michelle-Labadie)
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
On May 10, join Michael Bourguignon in this third general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Speed Improv” and learn more about Thinking on your Feet.
To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!
Join us as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the tour will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. The bus will pick up in St.-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 9:00am and 9:15am in Shannon with a return estimated at 1:pm in Shannon and 1:15pm in Valcartier. Please RSVP by 5 MAY
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
Join us on May 15th to watch a special screening of the film The Blinding Sea, followed by a discussion with director George Tombs!
Visit the Morrin Centre website HERE to register.
Please note: the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the screening will start at 7:00 p.m.
The film will be presented in English, without subtitles.
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Suzette Mayr’s novel The Sleeping Car Porter.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
Kay grew up in rural New Zealand and has worked in the farming, nursing, hospitality, and higher education sectors. Throughout her life Kay has been a very active craft creator across many mediums including knitting, embroidery, lacemaking, and paper making. Kay’s first love and one she has tutored in is embroidery and with its history and different techniques from many different parts of the world it has endless possibilities, only governed by the creative mind behind the needle.
Kay is happiest when she has a needle and fabric in hand and by the time she arrives in Canada, Kay will be well into her latest project. Passing this love of creating on to others is a privilege and pleasure for Kay and we hope you will come and be stimulated to stretch your own creative talents. Registr
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
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Come join us for this 2nd “Arts & Crafts” session at the VEQ Community Space in Shannon. So whether you are a seasoned artist or just want to try out your artistic talents, you will be welcomed! In this next session, we will be working with “clay” — however, participants are welcome to paint or use our other art & crafts materials if they prefer.
There are no costs to participate and all material is free. Place are limited – to register, please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ.
On May 17, join Michael Bourguignon in this fourth general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Active Listening” with the workshop Acting Is Reacting.
To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!
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FACILITATO
Chris is an inveterate traveler and seeker of new challenges. From school to the New Zealand Navy, through 20+ years in the Tourist Hotel Industry, 10 years in the Tertiary Education Sector and 8 years in Local Government, Chris has amassed a wide range of experiences and skills. Chris’s last professional role before semi-retiring was Director of Emergency Management for the Province of Otago following which he began a combination of consulting engagements, interspersed with a passion for sharing the beauty of the South Island as a Tour Guide/Driver for small international nature tours. Chris will share with us a view of what life is like being a “Kiwi” (New Zealander), and why a visit to New Zealand should be on your bucket list!
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
Join Lifelong Learning members Mamie and Frances for a stroll down Maguire. We will be meeting on the corner of St. Louis and Maguire making our way up one side of the street and down the other. Maguire is Sillery’s major shopping street, with its fashionable boutiques and excellent restaurants and cafes, it spans over a few hundred meters. You can sit on one of its terraces while sipping a glass of wine or a latte. Come and enjoy at your leisure, the 12 boutiques and 16 restaurants that fill the street with their sounds and aromas while discussing the history of the street with fellow Lifelong Learners. Members are welcome to extend their time on Maguire with lunch after our stroll. Paid parking is available on Maguire or you can find free parking on one of the side streets.
This activity will be weather-depende
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
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Tailor your CV for your dream job!
Come and have your CV reviewed in English by the professionals at the FORT Program.
By appointment only. First round of appointments sold out. Reserve your spot today!
Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun information about the city, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be $7 plus the price of lunch.
Please contact Maria Hoyt to register: 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
On May 24, join Michael Bourguignon in this last general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come learn how to use improv as a team-building tool in this workshop titled “We’re in this Together: Improv as a Team-Building Tool.”
In this improvisation series, presented by stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon, you will learn the A-to-Z of performance, how to think on (and off) your feet, and how to support your fellow performers by developing teamwork and trust. Through a variety of warm-up exercises, games, and off-the-cuff scenarios, you will experience the fun (and funny!) world of improvisation in a safe and supportive environment. Bring your smile and sense of spontaneous adventure! No ifs or buts …
To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!
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, 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!
Space is LIMITED, so a 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
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
Join Maria (VEQ), Catherine (LLL), and Moumy (SSEN) for lunch at Le Corsaire Microbrasserie followed by a free tour of the Musée de la Alphonse-Desjardins.
About the Musée: Let a guide take you back to 1906, through this Victorian house, the birthplace of the first financial services cooperative known as a “caisse.” Dive into the world of Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins and get a first-hand look at some of their belongings. In addition to the historic home, visit the house next door for an exhibit dedicated to the story of the Desjardins couple and the founding of the caisses. Learn more about the founders, whose commitment earned them the honour of being named National Historic Persons.
Transport will be provided by VEQ. There will be two pick-up locations. One at Jeffery Hale departing at 10:00am, and the second at Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, departing at 10:30am. Our day will start with lunch at 11am followed by the tour at 1pm. We will be making our way back to the North Shore shortly after 2:00pm.
Please register for the day trip here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1KNiFNnsyfsa2HDUPGLQmJK4KppeqlAWduK7PWu9UIQXO2w/viewform
Or contact Catherine Hawker at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or 418-681-1258
The students at Quebec High School cordially invite you to a Seniors Prom! Held Thursday, June 1 in the QHS Cafeteria, this intergenerational activity will be lively with music, dancing and refreshments. The students are excited to host this “red carpet” event so please come in your “Sunday best”. If you’re interested please contact Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to register or for more details.
Join St. Vincent School on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their Farewell Picnic!
Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy shopping and great conversation during brunch (optional) at the Laurier mall.
Please contact Maria Hoyt to register: 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.
Register HERE.
If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.
VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, will be hosting a picnic potluck for members of the community. Bring a dish to share or a favorite lawn game as we enjoy a fun social event!
For More information :
Email Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca, or call 418.683-2366 x228.
Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun information about the city, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be $5 plus the price of lunch.
Please contact Maria Hoyt to register: 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier for a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together. A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the Community Center kitchens. Participants will all bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.
Space is limited and Registration is required. For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228
Join us as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the tour will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
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, 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! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.
Space is LIMITED, so a 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
Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Ducks by Kate Beaton.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us for a beautiful visit to the Cap Rouge Marina and a delicious lunch at Restaurant Quai 1635.
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join us on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting.
Connect with old friends, and meet new ones, as you get to know more about VEQ’s successes this past year, and plans for the year ahead! Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and parking is free.
Please RSVP by June 21 to Maria Hoyt:
E: info@veq.ca
T: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
We cannot wait to see you there!
Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier for a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together. A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the Community Center kitchens. Participants will all bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.
Space is limited and Registration is required. For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us for a beautiful visit to the Cap Rouge Marina and a delicious lunch at Restaurant Quai 1635.
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the visit will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Pétanque is a popular sport among locals, to the point that many public parks have fields open to the public. Many families enjoy practicing it and passing down the love for it at every get-together! As newcomers, an important part of our integration is the sense of belonging, and understanding the local traditions, which is why we plan activities like this, to help you better understand and embrace your new environment. With the collaboration of Pétanque – Parc St Paul-Apôtre, we hope you enjoy this new sport!
The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.
Week 1: Preparing for Travel
Book of the day: Usborne First Experiences: Going on a Plane by Anne Civardy.
Kids will prepare to travel and visit countries through books, starting off by reading a book about flying on a plane. To prepare for our weekly trips, today’s activity is to make a passport and binoculars.
For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.
Week 1: Science
Lava Lamp Experiment: to understand fluids and solids, the children will create their own lava lamp, followed by writing observations and reflections as real scientists!
For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a free hour-long outdoor music concert at the Maison Hamel-Bruneau. This week, enjoy music by AGATHE HERRMANN ET GABRIEL PROVENCHER (TRIO). Visit their website to learn more about these free concerts: https://www.sallealbertrousseau.com/concerts-d-ete-gratuits-2023/
We will visit Phil’s Fish & Chips after for lunch.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.
Register HERE.
If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a tour of the historic Henry Stuart House. The tour costs $8, and includes a tea. Following, we will head to Chocolat Favoris for a sweet treat! To learn more about the Henry Stuart House visit the website here: https://actionpatrimoine.ca/maisonhenrystuart/english/
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.
Week 2: South America
Book of the day: Up and Down the Andes: A Peruvian Festival Tale by Laurie Krebs and Aurelia Fronty.
Visiting Peru involves learning about its festivities, indigenous roots, and landscapes. We cannot visit Peru without seeing a Llama so we will make and decorate one!
For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.
Week 2: Art
Spinners: the children will craft spinners to understand motion and how the illusion works in a fun way!
For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we take a beautiful ferry ride to Quai Paquet in Lévis. Enjoy lunch at a food truck Poissonnerie Nemau and dessert at the Chocolats Favoris food truck. Learn more about the Quai Paquet activities here: https://www.ville.levis.qc.ca/loisirs/installations-sportives/quai-paquet/
The cost of the ferry is $7.70 for round-trip tickets.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
This is a one-time event, so you don’t really want to miss out on it!
The rabaska activity is NOT suitable for children under 6 years of age.
Since this is going to be the only occasion that we are going to visit this park in the summer, we are also opening 10 spots for those interested in simply catching a ride with us, or if for example in your family you have a child under 6 years old (and cannot participate in the rabaska activity). There is a limited capacity for the rabaska and hike guided tours.
For more information about the Jacques-Cartier National Park*, visit their website. On this link, you can also find more information about the trails and other activities to do while at the park.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to the park (103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC G3C 2T5). We will stop at km 10, at the Discovery Centre to pick up the guides and for a quick bathroom break. Then, we will continue driving until we reach km 18, where the rabaska activity will take place.
- A guided rabaska (type of boat) descent on the Jacques-Cartier river, lasting from 1h to 1h15.
- A guided hike (l’Aperçu), with a duration of 1 hour.
- Entrance fees to the park.
- Life jackets DURING the rabaska activity. If you choose to practice another nautical activity, it is your responsibility to rent one yourself.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and/or snacks. Each participant must plan and bring their own lunches (sandwiches, salads, etc.) as well as their snacks and water.
- Any other activity at the park (equipment rental, other nautical activities, etc.).
- Accessories like raincoats, sunblock, hats, etc.
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Please read the information about the rabaska activity here: Description Rabaska au fil de l’eau_groupe
The information is provided by the SÉPAQ in French, but you can copy and paste the text into an online translator tool, for example Google Translate.
*In Québec, provincial parks are called national parks.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.
Week 3: Engineering
Catapult: Children will use their imagination and build a catapult to throw objects with the provided materials and supplies. The winner will get a prize!
For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a tour of the historic Henry Stuart House. The tour costs $8, and includes a tea. Following, we will head to Chocolat Favoris for a sweet treat! To learn more about the Henry Stuart House visit the website here: https://actionpatrimoine.ca/maisonhenrystuart/english/
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.
Week 4: Mathematics
Math games competition: children will get into teams and play math games. The team that solves and wins the most challenges will get a prize!
For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.