Upcoming Events and Activities

Oct
9
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 9 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Oct
10
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 10 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Death 101: Medical Aspects of Dying
Oct 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 on Zoom

Description: This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death won’t kill you!

In this specific session, nurse Jennifer Hobbs-Robert will go over the medical aspect of dying. Join us to learn more about the physical experience of end-of life, pain management, the existing end-of-life services in the region and medical aid in dying.

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpc-ipqDovGNWrXoilxXtEIWxsBlIHApSM?fbclid=IwAR1q29c3IvqBondoFKCCoBNxeaLtuRU7k0KKlOrSohFN9np1p3CsEunuzRM#/registration

 

Oct
11
Wed
2023
Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 11 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 2 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or call 418.681.1258
Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Oct
12
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 12 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Oct
13
Fri
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Oct 13 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer 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 be asked to bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.

October’s theme will be Octoberfest with us learning several German recipes!

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

Oct
16
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 16 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Oct
17
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Out and About – Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area
Oct 17 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we visit the beautiful Cap Tourmente Wildlife Area and experience the migration of the snow geese. Every fall the snow geese stop at this reserve during their migration and we will enjoy guided explanations of this phenomenon. Entry fees are between $4-$6.

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Oct
18
Wed
2023
Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 1 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or call 418.681.1258
Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Oct
19
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 19 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Oct
23
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 23 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Oct
24
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 24 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Finances and Aging (Pre-Retirement Workshop)
Oct 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

VEQ will be hosting two workshops with the help of Derek Montgomery, that will discuss financial issues that people face as they age.  

 Tuesday, October 24th – 6:30pm to 8:00 pm: Pre-Retirement Financial Planning.  This workshop will highlight financial considerations prior to retirement and analyzing when may be the right time to stop working.  This will also cover financial estate planning. Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudijian@veq.ca or at 418-683-2366 ext. 228 

 

Oct
25
Wed
2023
Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 1 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or call 418.681.1258
Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Oct
26
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 26 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Out and About – Folk art and legends in the Joan of Arc Garden
Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we “stroll around the Joan of Arc Garden and explore the history of the Plains through sixteen works of folk art specifically crafted by artist Patrick Lavallée (Atelier du Gosseux) for the Garden, offering a colourful interpretation of legends associated with the renowned park.” – https://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/en/fall-the-plains/#garden

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Oct
27
Fri
2023
Out and About – Shopping at Galeries de la Capitale
Oct 27 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Galeries de la Capitale! We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Oct
30
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 30 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Oct
31
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 31 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Lifelong Learning – Halloween Mask Day
Oct 31 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Mask Day
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Quebec City Reading Council
3005 William Stuart, room 201, Quebec (QC) G1W 1V4
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Mamie Stewart and Frances Farquhar

This Halloween come and enjoy a fun afternoon with LLL members Mamie and Frances as they tell you about the Traditions of Halloween, old and new. Share stories of how you celebrate Halloween and play some games with us as well. We would also like you to wear a Halloween face mask. The mask can be full face or partial. Small prizes will be given out to the most creative, scariest, or funniest.

Looking forward to seeing you BOO! – Mamie and Frances

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Nov
2
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 2 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Lifelong Learning – Decluttering with Suzette
Nov 2 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Suzette McKinnon

Join LLL and Suzette McKinnon to learn more about the art of decluttering.
Suzette has had over 30 years experience in residential and commercial interior design, which she continues to do today. During Covid she decided to write her book on decluttering when everyone was talking about having no space at home. Her second book titled ‘Know Better Do Better and reap the benefits’ will be available soon. Everyone who registers for this session will receive a copy of Suzette’s eBook on Decluttering.

Suzette would like to encourage you to bring your reusable water bottles for this session.

To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or call 418.681.1258
Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Nov
6
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
7
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 7 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Nov
9
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 9 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Lifelong Learning – Express Lunch with Ateliers & Saveurs
Nov 9 @ 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Ateliers & Saveurs

Cost: $10*

Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we will be taking the themed Express Lunch class. This event is exactly a year after our first session with them! Please ensure your membership has been paid if you are interested in attending. We will be making Sliced Flank Steak with sea salt, bearnaise sauce, summer vegetables and thyme. When registering please let me know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.

*PLEASE NOTE: The cost of this event only includes the price of the food. Any extras, such as drinks or desserts will be invoiced to each person individually.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at  info@lifelonglearningquebec.org  or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 11 people.

If you’re interested in this event, please register no later than October 26.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Nov
10
Fri
2023
Out and About – Cultural Center of The Ursuline Monastery
Nov 10 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monestary and have a guided 1-hour tour in English of the museum. The entry fee is $11. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

Learn more about the museum here: Pôle Culturel des Ursulines

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Nov
13
Mon
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Nov 13 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer 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 be asked to bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.

November’s theme will match the season as we make several soups to keep ourselves warm.

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

Lifelong Learning – Sustainable Holidays
Nov 13 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques

A dynamic multimedia presentation for all interested in making their special celebrations more earth friendly. Includes World faith celebrations from September to March, flora, food, lights, gifts, travel and cruises, winter sports and activities, and local resources.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
14
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 14 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Out and About – Cultural Center of The Ursuline Monastery
Nov 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monastary and have a guided 1-hour tour in English of the museum. The entry fee is $11. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Old Québec area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

Learn more about the museum here: Pôle Culturel des Ursulines

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Nov
16
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 16 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Lifelong Learning – Car Glamping
Nov 16 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Jeanni Potter

Car Glamping

Reconnect with yourself, family, friends, nature and beautiful destinations. Jeanni will share tips and photos – and demonstrate compact camping equipment – that maximizes comfort and safety, minimizes annoyances and cost, and rejuvenates your sense of adventure and curiosity. Winter is an opportunity to dream and plan!

Jeanni is an interpersonal coach/writer on Bold Kindness – and will share how her recent 6 week North America camping trip inside her Honda CRV reconnected her with treasured  people and places from throughout her lifetime.

Bio:

Jeanni Potter is mother of 4, nana to 3 – and an interpersonal coach and writer on Bold Kindness, a compassionate mind, heart and skill set that reveals, cherishes and empowers the delightful essence of people.

Difficult relationships can be restored and renewed – and life becomes more creative and fun.

Bold Kindness developed from her training and previous experience as a mental health occupational therapist and family counselor. (And from her own challenging life experiences 😉) Visit www.boldkindness.ca to learn more.

To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or call 418.681.1258
Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Nov
20
Mon
2023
Lifelong Learning – Numerology
Nov 20 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Boni Jean Stafford

What is numerology and how does it work?
Specifically, the study of numbers and their energetic influence in your life. According to numerologists (people who practice numerology), numbers have a far deeper meaning than their numerical value and can offer insight on unique characteristics, future events and even your life purpose.

Boni Jean Stafford is a Lifelong Learning member, she has lived in Quebec City for 4 years, working on her French. She learned about Numerology in 1974 and she would like to share the basics with fellow Lifelong Learning members. Join in for an interactive session and find out what your life lesson is and if it is compatible with your name, along with the cycles we go through in our own lives.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
21
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 21 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Nov
23
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 23 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Nov
24
Fri
2023
Out and About – Shopping at Place Laurier
Nov 24 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Spice up your fall wardrobe and get started on holiday shopping. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Nov
26
Sun
2023
Shannon Community Breakfast
Nov 26 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to noon – Shannon Community Breakfast hosted by the CWL of Shannon at the Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for children five and under. Bring your family and friends! We’d love to have you join us!

 

**VEQ will be offering free transportation from Québec City (1270 Chemin Ste-Foy – Jeffery Hale Pavilion) to Shannon. Please contact Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221

Nov
27
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 27 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
28
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 28 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Nov
30
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 30 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Dec
4
Mon
2023
**POSTPONED***Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Dec 4 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer a unique workshop that will have us collectively learning how to decorate with icing tips.  Hosted by Cora Ethier, we will discover various dessert decorating techniques  in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.  

Space is limited and Registration is required.  For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Dec 4 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Dec
5
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Dec 5 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Dec
7
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Dec 7 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Dec
8
Fri
2023
Out and About: German Christmas Market
Dec 8 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

This week join us in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne, City Hall Gardens, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack. 

To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Dec
11
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Dec 11 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Dec
12
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Dec 12 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Dec
14
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Dec 14 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Dec
21
Thu
2023
Out and About: German Christmas Market
Dec 21 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

This week join us in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne, City Hall Gardens, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack. 

To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jan
15
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Jan 15 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jan
17
Wed
2024
SHARP Information Session
Jan 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose.

 

Topic: Thinking about staying connected…Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community.

Presenter: Bette Watson-Borg, Project Manager, Social Isolation and Loneliness Project CCSMH

Jan
18
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #1 – Device Settings
Jan 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Jan
19
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Jan 19 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Join us in a group cooking setting. Make your lunch and bring home some of your hard work.

Each participant provides an ingredient of the recipe.

Registration is required, please RSVP to Catherine NO LATER than January 15th

 

Jan
22
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Jan 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jan
23
Tue
2024
Lifelong Learning – Nutritional Advice- Is there a solution to the confusion?
Jan 23 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is a community partnership event with the Community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale and Lifelong Learning. It is open to all adults in the Quebec City area.

Facilitator: Joe Schwarcz PhD

Eating has become a confusing experience.  Virtually every day brings news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down.  One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer, then flaxseed against heart disease or soybeans for menopause.  Then there are the worries: genetic modification, aspartame, MSG, the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements.  We need proper science to guide us through this nutritional maze.

This will be a hybrid session. To register please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or call her at 581-446-7476.

Jan
25
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #2 – Gmail
Jan 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Jan
29
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Jan 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
1
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – History of the QCT
Feb 1 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Shirley and Charles-André Nadeau

***More details to come***
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Feb
2
Fri
2024
Out and About – Shopping at Place Laurier
Feb 2 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Restock in the New Year and get some post-holiday deals. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Finances and Aging (Post-Retirement Workshop)
Feb 2 @ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday, February 2nd  11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Post-Retirement Financial Planning.

A certified financial planner will discuss financial issues that people face as they age. This specific workshop will highlight financial considerations in post-retirement and the financial challenges one may face in this stage. This workshop will also cover financial estate planning. A light lunch will be held from 11:30-12:30.

Please RSVP to Catherine by January 29th 2024 at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
5
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 5 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
8
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #3 – Google Maps
Feb 8 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Feb
9
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Feb 9 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Join us in learning some cake and cookie decorating techniques with this fun workshop! Bring a cake or cookies you wish to decorate or use the ones we will provide.

Registration is required with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Atelier Paré
Feb 9 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will see the beautiful wood sculptures at Atelier Paré and enjoy lunch at Le Marie Beaupré. The cost to visit the atelier is $5 in addition to the cost of lunch.

To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Feb
12
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 12 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
15
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #4 – Protecting your information online
Feb 15 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Feb
19
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 19 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
21
Wed
2024
SHARP Information Session
Feb 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose

TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?

Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM

Feb
22
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – Empires of the North: The Fur Trade in Canada
Feb 22 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Barry Lane

The North American fur trade is one of the world’s great stories.  For Canada it was crucial, forming for a long time the basis of our economy and ultimately creating the very borders of our country. And for our native peoples it was even more so.  It was their trade.  They were the ones that went out and got the furs and then bought the goods that were traded for them.  For many of them, for over 200 years, it was the only contact with whites that they had, and it prepared them for what was to come as the settler population moved further west.  As one Chief said.  These were the ties that bind.—From Montreal’s fur brigades with French Canadian voyageurs paddling their heavily laden freight canoes 3,000 miles across the continent, to the Scotsmen of the famous Hudson Bay’s Company, the world’s oldest incorporated enterprise, this 45 minute presentation captures the romance and extraordinary achievement of this early period of Canadian history.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Feb
23
Fri
2024
Out and About – Bingo!
Feb 23 @ 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be trying our luck at Bingo! We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). You are also welcome to meet us at the Bingo Hall (Le Bingo de la Capitale – 100 rue Chabot, Quebec, QC G1M 1K2). There is a small cost associated with playing Bingo, ranging from 50 cents to $5 a card.

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Feb
26
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 26 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
28
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning – Aging in Place
Feb 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques
A dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for 55+ and their families, inclusive of early stage Alzheimer’s. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for healthy and safe living. Relevant for both owners and renters.

Includes:

• from simple adaptations to renovations• a look at every room
• your lifestyle – hobbies, pets…
• physical and memory needs of aging• universal design
• accessibility
• disaster safety
• planning ahead for later needs
• outdoor considerations
• resources

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Mar
1
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Mar 1 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Join us as we learn to cook some traditional Irish recipies, just in time for Saint-Patrick`s Day! Taste what you cooked and bring home a portion.

Register with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Mar
13
Wed
2024
SHARP Information Session
Mar 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose

TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?

Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM

Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #5 – QR Codes
Mar 13 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Mar
14
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ‘When Irish Eyes…’
Mar 14 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner
Beside being hailed as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated, too, for their ebullient story-telling, beautiful verse, mystical spirituality and love of music.

Join us for an afternoon of all the above led by MEB Reisner.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Mar
15
Fri
2024
Out & About – Valcartier Elementary School Parade & Community Lunch
Mar 15 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed by a community lunch of traditional Irish Stew and music. Lunch is a minumum suggested donation of $5.

To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Mar
20
Wed
2024
Arts & Crafts in Shannon – Painting Spring (adults)
Mar 20 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The next “Arts & Crafts in Shannonsession – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)

This workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are welcomed to join in.

Free workshop and all materials are provided for including acrylic and water colour paints.

For more information or to register, please contact Dominique by email or telephone.

Lifelong Learning – Emergency Preparedness
Mar 20 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster.

Includes:

– why think about this

– types of disasters

– the past and the present

– which ones could happen here

– how to prepare

– your family plan and your emergency kit

– personalizing your preparations

– resources

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Mar
21
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – Canada Invaded: German U-Boats in the St. Lawrence
Mar 21 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Barry Lane

During the summer of 1942, German U-Boats entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sank over two dozen Allied ships. The devastation was so great that the British Admiralty had to order the shutdown of the whole St. Lawrence system.

Based on the logs, and interviews with the surviving U-boat commanders, this illustrated lecture describes the extraordinary circumstances under which this campaign took place.  It also relates several German spy missions in Canada waters and an incredible breakout of captured German submarine commanders from their camp in Ontario. Hans Rudel, the most highly decorated German service man of WWII, U-505, the most unlucky submarine to have ever sailed, and Marlene Dietrich’s “Lilly Marlene” are all part of this presentation.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Mar
22
Fri
2024
Chateau Frontenac Guided tour
Mar 22 @ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us as we go Out and About! This month, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch.

Cost is 22.50 + tax payable on site.

Bring your own lunch or grab a bite at a local café.

Transportation is free !

Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m.

2215 boul Valcartier 9:50 am

The duration of the walking tour is a little over an hour.

To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Mar
27
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #6 – Searching safely online
Mar 27 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
3
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning: Proper Retirement Planning
Apr 3 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
This is a partnership event between Lifelong Learning and the Wellness Centre
FACILITATOR: Peter Weston

This event is offered in partnership with Lifelong Learning.

Join financial advisor Peter Weston for this Proper Retirement Planning session. This session will cover the following subjects:

– Having as much income as possible in retirement while paying the least amount of tax.
– Find the most effective way to leave the largest possible inheritance to your children and grandchildren.
– Be taken care of in your old age in the most cost-efficient manner without being a burden on your children.

More about our guest, Peter Weston
Born and raised in Quebec City. After graduating from Quebec High School I was lucky enough to attend a boarding school in Connecticut for two years. There, I earned a basketball scholarship from a college in New Hampshire. After my college sophomore year, I transferred to Bishop’s University where I finished my degree.

I’ve been an independent financial advisor for four years; I counsel my clients on their investment decisions as well as for their personal insurance needs. The goal is to put together a personalized plan that takes into account my clients’ circumstances and objectives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your financial future and enjoy peace of mind in retirement!
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/LCQeHLzSte

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
5
Fri
2024
Active aging workshop
Apr 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Staying active as you age is important, but what programs are available and adapted to older adults? Join our partners from the Jeffery Hale Community Services,  Karine and Danny as they present different programs available in the Greater Quebec City region and even walk you through a gentle exercise routine. Stick around after for a light lunch.

Registration is required, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

POSTPONED – Out & About – Sugar Shack!
Apr 5 @ 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

**The outing to the sugar shack is postponed until Wednesday, April 17th. Please check the calendar for more information.

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

**This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy! We need a minimum number of participants, so if we do not reach the minum, we will have to postpone – postpone date: Wednesday, April 17th. 

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Apr
11
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #7 – Spotting spam email
Apr 11 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
12
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Apr 12 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us as we cook a meal together. Susan, our featured chef will show us some easy and savory ( not spicy) recipies common in Indian cuisine!  Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too!

Registration is required, participants will also be asked to contribute a few ingredients for the chosen recipies.

Contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to confirm your participation.

Apr
17
Wed
2024
Out & About – Sugar Shack!
Apr 17 @ 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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 you don’t want to miss! Enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière du Cap! Cost is $40 per person.

To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Apr
18
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #8 – Zoom
Apr 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
21
Sun
2024
Out & About – Quebec Art Company’s “Cabaret”
Apr 21 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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 the Québec Art Company’s Spring showing of Cabaret! Tickets cost $30 at the door (cash or credit card). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Maria by April 5th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

 

April 2024 Spring production: Cabaret

 

 

Apr
24
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning: Poetry Sharing
Apr 24 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

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

FACILITATORS: Mary Boudreau and Margaret Brunelle

Bring out your inner poet!

According to our hosts Mary and Margaret poetry should be shared and read aloud. Bring a favourite poem to share with everyone and enjoy an afternoon of discussion.

Please let me know if you will be bringing a poem to share by April 17th.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
25
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – Pottery with Teresa
Apr 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Teresa Ten-Westeneind

Join Teresa as she leads you through an opportunity to experiment and create with clay, try  one, two or three different methods of hand building and tap into your creativity. If you would like to keep your creation you have the option of getting it fired and glazed by Teresa, participants would be responsible for the cost of this (approximately $10 to $20). You can choose a green, blue or white glaze. For this activity please dress casually as there is a chance of getting clay on your clothes, although it does wash out easily.

More about Teresa: Teresa Ten-Westeneind is the owner and operator of Poterie-Terre-de-la-Rivière established November 2020 in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Teresa is an experienced and passionate potter of more than 20 years.  She is discovering healing and connection through creativity and purpose.  Teresa is a provincially qualified educator, qualified to guide her students to optimize their learning via individualized teaching techniques.

Her Motto is:
“Joy through Creativity”
“Serenity through Pottery”

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
26
Fri
2024
Out & About – Quebec High School’s “Shrek the Musical”
Apr 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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 Québec High School’s Spring Musical, Shrek. Tickets cost $5 at the door (cash only). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Maria by April 12th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

 

 

May
6
Mon
2024
Meditation and Mini Facial with LLL – Mental Health Week
May 6 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is in partnership with Lifelong Learning, a program by Québec City Reading Council, and is open to all 50+ LLL members.

Take a moment to pause as we carve out some essential time in our busy week.  Let’s release the tensions and pressures of everyday life and inhale deeply.  This is your moment.  A chance to rejuvenate your mind and soothe your spirit. During the session, we’ll begin by releasing accumulated stress, ensuring we feel grounded, then proceed with a tranquil face massage, culminating in a peaceful meditation.  Hazel will be your guide through this mindfulness journey as we ease into a slower pace and refresh our senses.

Join Hazel (Tropic), Catherine (Lifelong Learning) and Verity (WE Mind Mental Health) for a relaxing afternoon to celebrate Mental Health Week.  Participants will also receive a Mental Health Goodie Bag!

Registration is limited to 14 people.

Registration and questions?

To register, and for more information about this Meditation and Mini Facial activity, please contact Catherine, Lifelong Learning Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-681-1258.

May
14
Tue
2024
Lifelong Learning: Express Lunch with A&S
May 14 @ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

This event is open to all 50+ LLL members.

FACILITATOR: Ateliers & Saveurs

Cost: $10*

Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we will be taking the themed Express Lunch class. Please ensure your membership has been paid if you are interested in attending. We will be making Italian Meatballs with black olive Penne Rigate and fresh chives. When registering please let me know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.

*PLEASE NOTE: The cost of this event only includes the price of the food. Any extras, such as drinks or desserts will be invoiced to each person individually.

If you’re interested in this event, please register no later than April 26.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

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