If you’re aged between 14-16 years old, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec).
Develop new photography skills during the photography workshops! LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture, close up, black and white, etc.).
The creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants, and their peers, on a daily basis.
There will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops.
Registration required. Participants are requested to attend all five sessions.
For more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops, please contact Verity, Youth Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
LOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face. Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience, heightened skills, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Our volunteer-led Wellness Walks offer a time outdoors to enjoy the benefits of physical movement and social interaction.
This week’s walk is ideal for anyone who lives, works or simply enjoys being in the city. Join our volunteer Sheryl who will be leading a Wellness walk at the Plains of Abraham.
Please register so Sheryl knows to expect you! Register here.
Meeting time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting point: Joan of Arc Garden – on the corner of rue Taché and George IV Avenue on the Plains (just along from the Public toilets on rue Taché).
Level of walk: The walk is rated easy and will be for approximately 1 hour.
Parking facilities: There is paid parking at 601-793 Avenue Laurier Parking or nearby at 225 Grande Allée Est Parking.
Transport options: MetroBus #800, #801 to Grand Theatre (with a 5- minute walk to the Joan of Arc Garden); or the RTC #11 Turnbull stop on Grande Allée E.
Washroom facilities: There are washrooms at the beginning/end of the walk on rue Taché.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Part of the SHARP series, join this Zoom presentation by Liz Perrin, Atwater Library and Vera Ganikov, PhD Universty of the Montreal Hospital Centre.
Please sign up using the green Register button above to get the link for this event.
About SHARP
SHARP provides tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose. SHARP is short for “Services for Healthy Aging in the Right Place.”
For more information, please contact Claire Quenville by email cquenville@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-527-2533
SHARP is a CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2023-’28
he Wellness Centre is honouring World’s Alzheimer’s Month with a presentation tailored for caregivers by a social intervenor from La Société Alzheimer de Québec. Please note that this presentation is offered in French only.
This presentation aims to understand the conflicting emotions we experience as caregivers, and to define our strengths and limitations in the context of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Everyone must register. Register here or call Anaïs at 581-446-7476.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
Join us at the Wellness Centre this fall for Yoga relaxation sessions. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga.
Things to bring with you:
A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water
Space for this activity is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Payment is required to register. Registration is not yet open. ($30 for all six classes)
The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
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Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
This event is open to all Lifelong Learning members.
FACILITATOR: Verity Jordan (WE mind mental health)
Verity, Mental Health Program Coordinator from the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale, will be giving the Pathfinder Network training. This is an initiative launched by the Wellness Centre during Mental Health Week in May 2024, which empowers community members to provide support to others in need.
As a group, you will complete the two mandatory training courses which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to identify warning signs of deteriorating health and well-being. You will also learn how to guide others toward appropriate assistance. Having attended this training session, you will receive a Pathfinder Toolkit and certificate.
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Join us at the Wellness Centre this fall for Yoga relaxation sessions. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga.
Things to bring with you:
A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water
Space for this activity is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Payment is required to register. Registration is not yet open. ($30 for all six classes)
The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Rob Lutes: The Stories Behind the Songs – Morrin Center
Join us for our series of talks celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.
Recounting some fascinating stories behind well-known songs from the past, award-winning singer-songwriter Rob Lutes will lead a curated chronological tour through some of the major movements in Western popular music, from its earliest iterations in America in the 18th and 19th centuries, through the arrival of new genres like ragtime and blues, the flowering of Tin Pan Alley and the birth of Rock and Roll. To mark the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th anniversary, Rob will also play and talk about some of the music in Quebec over this period.
About Rob Lutes
Since his first album, Gravity, Rob Lutes has steadily built a collection of exquisite songs that inhabit the intersection of blues, folk, Americana, and the contemporary singer-songwriter genre. Lutes released his 8th album, Come Around, in April 2021. It was nominated for four Canadian Folk Music Awards and won Lutes his second CFMA for Contemporary Singer of the Year. He has had his songs recorded by many other artists.
This event is made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada.
Join us at the Wellness Centre this fall for Yoga relaxation sessions. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga.
Things to bring with you:
A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water
Space for this activity is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Payment is required to register. Registration is not yet open. ($30 for all six classes)
The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
In this introductory workshop to video poetry with Rachel McCrum, explore the relationship between moving images, sound, and the written word. Learn more HERE.
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Come join the Pixels & Pages book club (in person OR online)! At our October meeting, we’ll discuss Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien. Learn more and register HERE. Thank you to La Maison Anglaise for its support.
Selection for October: Do Not Say We Have Nothingby Madeleine Thien
Join us at the Wellness Centre this fall for Yoga relaxation sessions. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga.
Things to bring with you:
A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water
Space for this activity is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Payment is required to register. Registration is not yet open. ($30 for all six classes)
The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on the Libby app (from OverDrive)? Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” online webinar! Learn more and register HERE!
Note: Due to high demand, we have added a second group for this activity. Group 1 is complete, but there is still room for Group 2.
Group 1: 9:15-10:15 a.m. ( FULL!)
Group 2: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for our first-ever toddler gym class. Kanga Gym is an activity designed for toddlers aged 2 to 5 that focuses on developing your child’s gross motor skills while giving them a chance to have fun with others. These parent-child sessions also provide an excellent opportunity for you to connect with your child as they navigate the stations.
What your kiddos will practice
Climbing on our new Montessori climbing structures
Jumping
Balance
Coordination
Kanga gym is a unique activity will challenge your child’s physical and emotional abilities in a fun and social setting. While climbing and jumping may be risky sometimes, science has shown that children thrive when experiencing risky play. It helps them to develop physical skills while promoting learning and overall development.
Register now because space is limited.
Due to space restrictions, we need to limit the number of places for this activity.
Register here to reserve your space for this fun parent-child activity!
Be sure to also pay online (only $30 per family for all five Saturdays) and complete the registration form.
For more details, please get in touch with Jessica, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, by email at jprice@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-684-5333, ext.12009
Note: Due to high demand, we have added a second group for this activity.
Group 1: 9:15-10:15 a.m. ( FULL!)
Group 2: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for our first-ever toddler gym class. Kanga Gym is an activity designed for toddlers aged 2 to 5 that focuses on developing your child’s gross motor skills while giving them a chance to have fun with others. These parent-child sessions also provide an excellent opportunity for you to connect with your child as they navigate the stations.
What your kiddos will practice
Climbing on our new Montessori climbing structures
Jumping
Balance
Coordination
Kanga Gym is a unique approach that will challenge your child’s physical and emotional abilities in a fun and social setting. While climbing and jumping may be risky sometimes, science has shown that children thrive when experiencing risky play. It helps them to develop physical skills while promoting learning and overall development.
Register now because space is limited.
Due to space restrictions, we need to limit the number of places for this activity.
Register here to reserve your space for this fun parent-child activity!
Be sure to also pay online (only $30 per family for all five Saturdays) and complete the registration form.
For more details, please get in touch with Jessica, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, by email at jprice@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-684-5333, ext.12009
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
Join us in the Library or online for the next installment of our “Reading Poetry” workshops. The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry. Learn more HERE.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Join us for a Library Lectures event in honour of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th anniversary! Ann Shteir will present a talk titled “Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada.” Learn more and register HERE.
Celebrating Historical Research and Historical Researchers: Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada. An Illustrated Talk
Papers in the Transactions of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec from the 1820s and 1830s are historical documents by individuals in early 19th-century Canada who were searching for knowledge about nature in a “new land” and who also wanted to “excite in the rising generation a taste for scientific knowledge and pursuits.” Two women were among the researchers: Christian Ramsay (Countess Dalhousie), who contributed a “Catalogue of Canadian Plants collected in 1827,” and Harriet Sheppard (“Mrs. Sheppard”), who wrote about shells and Canadian songbirds in Quebec and had a keen interest in plants.
This talk celebrates women who pursued knowledge of nature, especially knowledge about plants, in 19th-century Canada. It features Lady Dalhousie and Anne Mary Perceval in Quebec, Catharine Parr Traill and Alice Hollingworth in Ontario, and Mary Brenton in Newfoundland. Who were they? How did they come to know about plants? What were their contributions? What did their work mean to them? How do we find them? And where do we find material by them and about them?
Presenter Biography
Ann Shteir is a Professor Emerita in the School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at York University. In 2016, she received an Honorary Law degree from York University for her work in developing the university’s pioneering graduate program in Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies.
The event will be hybrid.
Please sign up to attend this event in person or online.
Join us at the Wellness Centre this fall for Yoga relaxation sessions. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga.
Things to bring with you:
A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water
Space for this activity is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Payment is required to register. Registration is not yet open. ($30 for all six classes)
The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The children will have two to three weeks to read each book provided by the Morrin Centre. During the one-hour session, they will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
We aim to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and complete this form to register your child for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
For additional information, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
Note: Due to high demand, we have added a second group for this activity. Group 1 is complete, but there is still room for Group 2.
Group 1: 9:15-10:15 a.m. ( FULL!)
Group 2: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for our first-ever toddler gym class. Kanga Gym is an activity designed for toddlers aged 2 to 5 that focuses on developing your child’s gross motor skills while giving them a chance to have fun with others. These parent-child sessions also provide an excellent opportunity for you to connect with your child as they navigate the stations.
What your kiddos will practice
Climbing on our new Montessori climbing structures
Jumping
Balance
Coordination
Kanga gym is a unique activity will challenge your child’s physical and emotional abilities in a fun and social setting. While climbing and jumping may be risky sometimes, science has shown that children thrive when experiencing risky play. It helps them to develop physical skills while promoting learning and overall development.
Register now because space is limited.
Due to space restrictions, we need to limit the number of places for this activity.
Register here to reserve your space for this fun parent-child activity!
Be sure to also pay online (only $30 per family for all five Saturdays) and complete the registration form.
For more details, please get in touch with Jessica, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, by email at jprice@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-684-5333, ext.12009
Note: Due to high demand, we have added a second group for this activity.
Group 1: 9:15-10:15 a.m. ( FULL!)
Group 2: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for our first-ever toddler gym class. Kanga Gym is an activity designed for toddlers aged 2 to 5 that focuses on developing your child’s gross motor skills while giving them a chance to have fun with others. These parent-child sessions also provide an excellent opportunity for you to connect with your child as they navigate the stations.
What your kiddos will practice
Climbing on our new Montessori climbing structures
Jumping
Balance
Coordination
Kanga Gym is a unique approach that will challenge your child’s physical and emotional abilities in a fun and social setting. While climbing and jumping may be risky sometimes, science has shown that children thrive when experiencing risky play. It helps them to develop physical skills while promoting learning and overall development.
Register now because space is limited.
Due to space restrictions, we need to limit the number of places for this activity.
Register here to reserve your space for this fun parent-child activity!
Be sure to also pay online (only $30 per family for all five Saturdays) and complete the registration form.
For more details, please get in touch with Jessica, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, by email at jprice@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-684-5333, ext.12009
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Join us at the Wellness Centre this fall for Yoga relaxation sessions. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga.
Things to bring with you:
A yoga mat or towel
A bottle of water
Space for this activity is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
Payment is required to register. Registration is not yet open. ($30 for all six classes)
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Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
SAVE THE DATE! Guest Anne-Marionnette will join us for this unique and spooky Halloween S.T.E.A.M. Club event. Stay tuned for registration information!
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Date/Time: Friday, November 1st at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
This year we wanted to create a special event for the Halloween season, and what better way to do that than to extend Halloween! That’s right, we’ll be hosting a PRIVATE spooky guided tour of the Morrin Centre and all are welcome.
You heard that right!
This is a very unique opportunity to experience the Morrin Centre after hours and take in all that the building has to offer. This is a family friendly event, and to keep with the Halloween theme, you are encouraged to wear costumes (bonus points if you coordinate costumes with your little one’s/family/friends) and transportation will be provided.
There will be snacks/refreshments, and of course, CANDY!! Bring those candy baskets, because this year, Halloween’s here to stay!
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The children will have two to three weeks to read each book provided by the Morrin Centre. During the one-hour session, they will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
We aim to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and complete this form to register your child for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
For additional information, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Our 14th annual fundraising dinner will occur on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Please reserve your tickets today for our 14th annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, November 21, 2024. We are honoured to welcome an extraordinary guest on this occasion.
The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail in one of Canada’s most beautiful libraries, followed by dinner in the historic College Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Our annual silent auction will also take place during the evening.
Pricing
A limited number of tickets are available at $275 per person.
A special rate of $250 per person is available when purchasing 10 tickets or more.
This year, the mezzanine has a very limited number of tables for two available for $550 each.
Reservation
You may reserve your ticket(s) by calling Julie Colanero at 418 694-9147, extension 221, or by contacting her at info@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Meet author Jessica Johns and discover her new novel, Bad Cree!
Jessica Johns is a queer nehiyaw aunty with English-Irish ancestry and a member of Sucker Creek First Nation. Her debut novel, Bad Cree, was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel Award, won the MacEwan Book of the Year award, and is on the 2024 CBC Canada Reads longlist.
Photo of Jessica Johns by Loretta Johns
English and French copies of the book Bad Cree will be on sale during this event.
The doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the event will start at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be offered a complimentary glass of wine.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The children will have two to three weeks to read each book provided by the Morrin Centre. During the one-hour session, they will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
We aim to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and complete this form to register your child for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
For additional information, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy?Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Join us for this get-together, where you can share tales, stories, legends, and poems that share the holiday season as a common theme. Instructions and materials for creating cards will also be available.
The Morrin Centre team will present this event. All participants will receive gingerbread biscuits and warm drinks.
Enjoy the holidays with a merry Tea Time at the Morrin Centre! Warm up from the frosty winter chill with tea, treats, and traditional Victorian pastimes. Book tickets today to gift yourself a unique experience!
Enjoy the holidays with a merry Tea Time at the Morrin Centre! Warm up from the frosty winter chill with tea, treats, and traditional Victorian pastimes. Book tickets today to gift yourself a memorable experience!
This hour-long immersive and interactive experience will introduce you to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste several teas and sweet and savoury snacks.
Tickets must be purchased at least 72 hours in advance. If the minimum number of registrations (8) is not reached by the Thursday prior to the event, the activity will be cancelled, and all tickets will be refunded. The maximum number of registrations is 20. Please note that Teatime tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
Library Lecture: “A Scottish Nun at the Hôtel-Dieu in 1642” with Mairi Cowan
📅 Date: December 18, 2024
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 20:30
📍 Location: Morrin Centre Library (hybrid option via Zoom)
🎨 Event Category: Cultural Event
Discover the fascinating story of Marie Hiroüin de la Conception, a Scottish gentlewoman-turned-nun at the Hôtel-Dieu in Quebec in 1642. Historian Mairi Cowan will explore how a single marginal note reveals connections between seventeenth-century Quebec, the Scottish Reformation, and early modern spiritual geopolitics. Explore themes of identity, social status in exile, and the complexities of Tudor succession, offering insights into New France and the Scottish diaspora.
About the Speaker:
Mairi Cowan is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, specializing in Scottish and New France history. Her latest works include The Possession of Barbe Hallay (2022) and Gender in Scotland 1200-1800 (2024).
This event is part of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th-anniversary series.
Wednesday, December 18, 7 p.m.
A few lines in the margin of a manuscript can tell us a lot about the past. In this talk, the historian Mairi Cowan will show how a single marginal gloss can open new perspectives on how people in seventeenth-century Quebec thought about the wider world. Marie Hiroüin de la Conception, a nun at the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, was described as a “Scottish gentlewoman” in one of the community’s records. Further searching through the Hôtel-Dieu archives and documents from Scotland, France, and Italy provides clues about a family that had fled from Scotland to France during the Reformation.
Augustines at the Hôtel-Dieu in Quebec thought it was essential to emphasize Marie Hiroüin’s Scottishness and nobility, which raises questions that extend far beyond the small French settlement into what it meant to be “Scottish” so far from Scotland, how social status in exile could be relevant for a nursing order of nuns, and why people in New France described Mary Stewart – also known as Mary, Queen of Scots – as the Queen of England. Thinking through these questions helps us understand the Hôtel-Dieu in New France and the Scottish diaspora, the complexities of Tudor dynastic succession, and the far-reaching web of early modern spiritual geopolitics.
Presenter Biography
Mairi Cowan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga. She has written about the tensions of international theology, national politics, and local tradition in twelfth-century Glasgow; experiences of childhood in the court of James IV, King of Scots; the connections between social discipline and the Catholic Reformation in Scotland; colonial efforts to “Frenchify” Indigenous people in seventeenth-century New France; and Jesuit missionaries’ beliefs about demons in Indigenous societies of North America.
Her most recent monograph, The Possession of Barbe Hallay: Diabolical Arts and Daily Life in Early Canada (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2022), is a microhistory of bewitchment in New France. She is also co-editor of the recent collection Gender in Scotland 1200-1800: Place, Faith and Politics (Edinburgh University Press, 2024).
This event will be a hybrid.
This event is part of a talk series celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.
The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The children will have two to three weeks to read each book provided by the Morrin Centre. During the one-hour session, they will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
We aim to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and complete this form to register your child for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
For additional information, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
📅 Date: January 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 20:30
📍 Location: Morrin Centre Library (hybrid option via Zoom)
🎨 Event Category: Cultural Event
Celebrate the fascinating contributions of women to 19th-century Canadian botany in this illustrated talk by Ann Shteir. Explore the lives and work of figures like Lady Dalhousie, Anne Mary Perceval, Catharine Parr Traill, and others who documented Canada’s natural world through plant catalogues, art, and writing. Discover their legacy and the researchers who uncovered their stories, diving into archives, letters, and herbaria.
About the Speaker:
Ann Shteir, Professor Emerita at York University, is a leading scholar in gender and science history. Her acclaimed works include Cultivating Women, Cultivating Science and Flora’s Fieldworkers: Women and Botany in Nineteenth-Century Canada.
This event is part of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th-anniversary series.
Library Lecture: “Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada” by Ann Shteir
Thursday, January 9, 7 p.m.
Celebrating Historical Research and Historical Researchers: Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada. An Illustrated Talk
Papers in the Transactions of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec from the 1820s and 1830s are historical documents by individuals in early 19th-century Canada who were searching for knowledge about nature in a “new land” and who also wanted to “excite in the rising generation a taste for scientific knowledge and pursuits.” Two women were among the researchers: Christian Ramsay (Countess Dalhousie), who contributed a “Catalogue of Canadian Plants collected in 1827,” and Harriet Sheppard (“Mrs. Sheppard”), who wrote about shells and Canadian songbirds in Quebec and had a keen interest in plants.
This talk celebrates women who pursued knowledge of nature, especially knowledge about plants, in 19th-century Canada. It features Lady Dalhousie and Anne Mary Perceval in Quebec, Catharine Parr Traill and Alice Hollingworth in Ontario, and Mary Brenton in Newfoundland. Who were they? How did they come to know about plants? What were their contributions? What did their work mean to them? How do we find them? And where do we find material by them and about them?
This talk also celebrates researchers in Flora’s Fieldworkers whose curiosity led them to letters and biography, artwork and craftwork, into archives, herbaria, and institutional records, and also into scrapbooks, logbooks, textbooks, and teaching tools to seek answers to those questions about women and knowledge.
Presenter Biography
Ann Shteir is a Professor Emerita in the School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at York University. She received an Honorary Law degree from York University in 2016 for her work in developing York’s pioneering graduate program in Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies.
Shteir is also the author of Cultivating Women, Cultivating Science: Flora’s Daughters and Botany in England, 1760 to 1860 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996), which was awarded the Joan Kelly Memorial Prize for Women’s History. She turned her attention next to women and botany in Canada. She collaborated with botanist Jacques Cayouette on an article published in Scientia Canadensis (2019) about four women who collected plants in early 19th-century Quebec and Newfoundland. She also organized a workshop at York University that brought together botanists, historians of science, art historians, literary scholars, garden historians, and others who, like her, wanted to know more about women, plants, and botanical work in Canada across the 1800s. The edited book Flora’s Fieldworkers: Women and Botany in Nineteenth-Century Canada (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2022) was a happy result.
This event will be a hybrid.
This event is part of a talk series celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.
Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop
📅 Dates: January 18 & 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: Morrin Centre
🎨 Event Category: Cultural Event
Join writer, performer, and teacher Taylor Tower for a two-day workshop on the art of personal storytelling. Through a mix of listening, writing, and oral presentation exercises, you will learn to craft compelling narratives. You will also explore the five elements of a great story, build dynamic characters, and master storytelling techniques for structure, performance, and delivery.
This immersive workshop concludes with participants performing their final stories, offering a rewarding opportunity to share your unique voice and connect with others through storytelling.
📌 Note: Registration covers both days, and attendance on January 18 is required to join the January 19 session.
Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop
Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In this workshop, we will identify the ingredients of a compelling story and the best ways to tell it.
Focusing on listening and oral presentation, this workshop will help you develop your voice, hone storytelling skills, and develop a more profound sense of what makes a story worth sharing. We will analyze oral stories and do many written exercises to explore storytelling concepts and find a subject for our final stories, which will be performed at the end of the second day.
Over two days, we will explore together:
The five essential elements of a great story – using the five senses to create evocative scenes
Character and Plot: Turning yourself into a character and finding motive and action for your stories
Structure and Endings
Oral Vs. Written Stories: The Outline and Voice
Performance: Rhythm and tempo, repetition, open vs closed postures, habitual muscular tensions and body centres
Immerse yourself in the storytelling practice!
Please note: By booking a ticket for January 18, you are automatically registered for the full, two-day workshop. Attendance on January 18 is required to attend the January 19 session.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 
581-446-7476 
Recounting some fascinating stories behind well-known songs from the past, award-winning singer-songwriter Rob Lutes will lead a curated chronological tour through some of the major movements in Western popular music, from its earliest iterations in America in the 18th and 19th centuries, through the arrival of new genres like ragtime and blues, the flowering of Tin Pan Alley and the birth of Rock and Roll. To mark the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th anniversary, Rob will also play and talk about some of the music in Quebec over this period.
Selection for November: Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
Selection for December: The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster
