Upcoming Events and Activities

Oct
11
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Oct 11 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Oct
17
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Oct 17 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Oct 17 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Oct
18
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Oct 18 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Oct
24
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Oct 24 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Oct 24 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Oct
25
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Oct 25 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Oct
31
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Oct 31 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Oct 31 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Nov
1
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Nov 1 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Nov
7
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Nov 7 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Nov 7 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Nov
8
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Nov 8 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Nov
14
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Nov 14 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Nov 14 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Nov
15
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Nov 15 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Nov
18
Sat
2017
Volunteer with Osteoporosis Canada
Nov 18 – Nov 19 all day

Osteoporosis Canada is seeking professional volunteers to assist with our booth this coming weekend November 18-19 at the National Women’s Show in Quebec City.  Volunteers will assist with running a height screening program which aims to spread awareness about the connection between height loss and osteoporosis.  Shifts are Saturday, November 18 from 1:30-6:00PM and/or Sunday November 19 from 12:30-5:00PM. Training will be provided onsite. Fluency in English and French is required.  Healthcare background preferred.

Please contact Kori Osther at kosther@osteoporosis.ca or call 1-800-463-6842 ex 2299.

Nov
21
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Nov 21 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Nov 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Nov
22
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Nov 22 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Nov
27
Mon
2017
MyVolunteerPage Technology Workshop
Nov 27 @ 5:40 AM – 6:40 AM

Technology Workshops for Seniors presents the Volunteer Series!

VEQ in partnership with Quebec High School and the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale is proud to announce the 2017 – 2018 series of Technology Workshops for the seniors of our community. The new Volunteer Series workshops will focus on using a new volunteer platform. Access your profile, choose your volunteer activity and then participate – just a few clicks away!  QHS high school students will introduce this new volunteer platform and provide hands on guidance on getting familiar with it so that you can pick and choose your volunteer opportunities with ease and stay connected to the community!  Please feel free to bring your tablet, laptop or iPad to the workshops.

Not a volunteer yet? No problem! Follow a workshop and get all set up.
For more information or to RSVP for a workshop, please contact Alexandra Hartley at alexandra.hartley@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 224. Space is limited!

Nov
28
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Nov 28 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

MyVolunteerPage Technology Workshop
Nov 28 @ 4:20 AM – 5:20 AM

Technology Workshops for Seniors presents the Volunteer Series!

VEQ in partnership with Quebec High School and the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale is proud to announce the 2017 – 2018 series of Technology Workshops for the seniors of our community. The new Volunteer Series workshops will focus on using a new volunteer platform. Access your profile, choose your volunteer activity and then participate – just a few clicks away!  QHS high school students will introduce this new volunteer platform and provide hands on guidance on getting familiar with it so that you can pick and choose your volunteer opportunities with ease and stay connected to the community!  Please feel free to bring your tablet, laptop or iPad to the workshops.

Not a volunteer yet? No problem! Follow a workshop and get all set up.
For more information or to RSVP for a workshop, please contact Alexandra Hartley at alexandra.hartley@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 224. Space is limited!

Senior-led Knitting Workshop
Nov 28 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Nov
29
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Nov 29 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Dec
5
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Dec 5 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Dec
6
Wed
2017
Senior-led Knitting Workshop – Kirk Hall
Dec 6 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Dec
11
Mon
2017
Close-Knit Assemble-a-thon!
Dec 11 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dec
12
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Dec 12 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Dec
19
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Dec 19 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Dec
26
Tue
2017
SENIORS TRANSPORTATION – SAINTE-CATHERINE, VAL BÉLAIR, SHANNON
Dec 26 all day

The Wellness Center at Jeffery Hale is urgently seeking volunteers for transporting seniors in the Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Val Bélair and Shannon area. You must be available on Tuesdays during the day. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Bilodeau at 418-684-5333 ext. 1550.

Join our team, help a senior and benefit from a supportive English-speaking volunteer environment including live training sessions for assisting and transporting seniors in our community.

Jan
17
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Jan 17 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Jan
24
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Jan 24 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Jan
31
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Jan 31 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Feb
7
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Feb 7 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Feb
14
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Feb 14 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Feb
21
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Feb 21 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Feb
28
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Feb 28 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Mar
7
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Mar 7 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Mar
14
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Mar 14 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Mar
21
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Mar 21 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Mar
28
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Mar 28 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Apr
4
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 4 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Apr
11
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 11 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Apr
18
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 18 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Apr
25
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
Apr 25 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

May
2
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
May 2 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

May
9
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
May 9 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

May
16
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
May 16 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

May
23
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
May 23 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

May
30
Wed
2018
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD MORRIN CENTRE ENGLISH DISCUSSION GROUP
May 30 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Jul
6
Fri
2018
Seniors Out & About – Tea
Jul 6 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Seniors from the west of the city are invited to join us for tea at Sebz Tea & Lounge on Friday, July 6th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Wednesday, July 4th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Jul
11
Wed
2018
Seniors Out & About – Lunchtime concert
Jul 11 @ 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Seniors from McGreevy Manor are invited to join us for a classical music concert by the Fourth Avenue Trio at Chalmers-Wesley United Church on Wednesday, July 11th. This concert features Emma Ahern, VEQ’s summer student, who plays the oboe. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Friday, July 6th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Jul
13
Fri
2018
Seniors Out & About – Tea
Jul 13 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Seniors from the east of the city are invited to join us for tea at Sebz Tea House on Friday, July 13th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Wednesday, July 11th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Jul
18
Wed
2018
Seniors Out & About – Baie de Beauport
Jul 18 @ 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Seniors from McGreevy Manor are invited to join us for a beach day at Baie de Beauport on Wednesday, July 18th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Friday, July 13th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Jul
20
Fri
2018
Seniors Out & About – Emma’s Concert
Jul 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

For the third year in a row, oboe student Emma Ahern will be coming to Saint Brigid’s Home to give a private concert. All seniors are welcome, and transportation is provided. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 17th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Jul
26
Thu
2018
Seniors Out & About – Ice Cream
Jul 26 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Seniors from the west of the city are invited to join us for delicious ice cream, chocolate, or beverages at Chocolats Favoris on Thursday, July 26th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Monday, July 23rd at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Jul
31
Tue
2018
Seniors Out & About – Old Port Market
Jul 31 @ 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Seniors from the East of the city are invited to join us for a a morning at the Old Port Market on Tuesday, July 31st. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Friday, July 27th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Aug
23
Thu
2018
Seniors Out & About – Île d’Orléans
Aug 23 @ 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM

On August 22nd and 23rd, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be visiting the island of Orleans, picking apples, and enjoying the sights. Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca to RSVP

Sep
28
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Sep 28 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Oct
1
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 1 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Oct
5
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Oct 5 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Oct
8
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 8 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Rob Lutes: The Stories Behind the Songs – Morrin Center
Oct 8 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for our series of talks celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec.

The image you uploaded appears to show a musician playing an acoustic guitar, performing on stage. Based on the file name, the musician is Rob Lutes, and the photography credit goes to Mark Robinson (Baristography).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.

 

Oct
11
Fri
2024
Video Poetry workshop: RACHEL MCCRUM – Morrin Center
Oct 11 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

In this introductory workshop to video poetry with Rachel McCrum, explore the relationship between moving images, sound, and the written word. Learn more HERE.

Poster for a workshop titled 'Video Poetry: A Workshop with Rachel McCrum' set for October 11 at 5 p.m. The design features a vintage film strip with camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture displayed, giving it a cinematic feel.

 

Oct
12
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Oct 12 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Oct
15
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 15 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

PIXELS & PAGES: BOOK CLUB – Morrin Center
Oct 15 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 Nothing by Madeleine Thien

The image shows the cover of "Do Not Say We Have Nothing" by Madeleine Thien. It features a large silhouette of a bird with a prominent title inside its body. The bird is perched on what looks like a red calligraphic brush or similar object. The cover also highlights various accolades the book has received, including:

Winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize
Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize (2016)
The background pattern suggests traditional Asian influences, in keeping with the novel’s exploration of themes related to Chinese history and personal narratives.The image shows the cover of "Do Not Say We Have Nothing" by Madeleine Thien. It features a large silhouette of a bird with a prominent title inside its body. The bird is perched on what looks like a red calligraphic brush or similar object. The cover also highlights various accolades the book has received, including:

Winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize
Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize (2016)
The background pattern suggests traditional Asian influences, in keeping with the novel’s exploration of themes related to Chinese history and personal narratives.

Oct
16
Wed
2024
Overdrive & Libby Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 16 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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!

 The image you uploaded is the Libby app icon. Libby is a popular app used for borrowing eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from local libraries. The app provides a simple and user-friendly interface for accessing digital media, and users can link their library cards to borrow materials online for free. The icon shows a person reading a book, with a teal-colored book at the bottom and a maroon background. It's a recognizable logo for users who enjoy borrowing digital content from libraries.

Oct
19
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Oct 19 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Oct
20
Sun
2024
Reading Poetry Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 20 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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 image you uploaded promotes a Reading Poetry Workshop organized by Morrin. The design features a roller coaster track, symbolizing the ups and downs of reading poetry, with scattered letters forming parts of the word "POETRY" floating around the roller coaster. The graphic has a minimalistic aesthetic with white lines on a grey background, accented with a red square containing the "Morrin" logo.

Oct
22
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 22 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Library Lectures: Ann Shteir – Morrin Center
Oct 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

 

Oct
24
Thu
2024
Tween-Tales: Kids’ Book Club – Morrin Center
Oct 24 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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.

Oct
26
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Oct 26 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Oct
29
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Oct 29 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Oct
30
Wed
2024
HALLOWEEN S.T.E.A.M. CLUB SPECIAL EVENT – Morrin Center
Oct 30 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Nov
1
Fri
2024
A Night at the Museum!
Nov 1 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎃 A night at the Museum – Location: Morrin Center
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!

To register as a newcomer, please follow this link!

Nov
2
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Nov 2 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Nov
5
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Nov 5 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Nov
9
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Nov 9 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Nov
12
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Nov 12 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Nov
14
Thu
2024
Tween-Tales: Kids’ Book Club – Morrin Center
Nov 14 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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.

Nov
16
Sat
2024
Storytime – Morrin Center
Nov 16 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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.

Poster for Fall Storytime at the Morrin Centre, featuring colorful autumn-themed illustrations with books, leaves, and a cartoon bear. The event is for children ages 3-7 and takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Featured books and dates include How to Party Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab (September 28), Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie (October 26), A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha (November 2), and more. Guest speaker Lana Button will appear on October 5. For more information, contact manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Registration is needed to participate.*

To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.

Nov
17
Sun
2024
Morrin In Verse: Reading Poetry Workshop
Nov 17 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us for another instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops! We’ll answer two simple questions: What are poems made of, and what can they do?

The image you uploaded promotes a Reading Poetry Workshop organized by Morrin. The design features a roller coaster track, symbolizing the ups and downs of reading poetry, with scattered letters forming parts of the word "POETRY" floating around the roller coaster. The graphic has a minimalistic aesthetic with white lines on a grey background, accented with a red square containing the "Morrin" logo.

This workshop aims to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and, above all, appreciate poetry.

You can attend the workshop in person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Nov
19
Tue
2024
S.T.E.A.M. Club: Workshop – Morrin Center
Nov 19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Poster for Fall STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Morrin Centre. The title features colorful and playful typography. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and is aimed at children ages 8-12. Activities include crafting fridge magnets, shadow puppets, a still life watercolor workshop, an aquatic life watercolor workshop, a night sky watercolor workshop, puppet manipulation, a jumping robot, and an elephant toothpaste experiment. For more information, the contact email is manuelafloresdenti@morrin.com.

Pixels & Pages: Book Club
Nov 19 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Are you missing connecting over books in the Library? Join Pixels & Pages!

Selection for November: Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry

Old God’s Time is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.

Please note that this event will be a hybrid. The book club will meet in the Library, but participants can also participate online via Zoom.

Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Nov
21
Thu
2024
Literary Feast 2024
Nov 21 @ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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.

Our keynote speaker is PETER SIMONS.

Learn more about our fundraising dinner by visiting morrin.org/literaryfeast2024.

Schedule

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

limited number of tickets are available at $275 per person.

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 418 694-9147extension 221, or by contacting her at info@morrin.org.

Nov
25
Mon
2024
Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
Nov 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month!

We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.

The selection for November is A Dreadful Splendour by B.R. Myers.  The book is available on OverDrive as an e-book and audiobook.

This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Nov
28
Thu
2024
Off-Imagination: Jessica Johns – Bad Cree
Nov 28 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

Dec
5
Thu
2024
Tween-Tales: Kids’ Book Club – Morrin Center
Dec 5 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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.

Dec
14
Sat
2024
Our Stories: Holiday Special Family Event
Dec 14 @ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Our Stories: Holiday Special Family Event

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.

Dec
15
Sun
2024
Teatime – Holiday Special
Dec 15 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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!

Date: December 15, 2024
Time:

17:00 – 18:00
Event Category :

Teatime – December 15

 

 

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.

Dec
16
Mon
2024
Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
Dec 16 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.

Date: December 16, 2024

Time:

13:30 – 15:00
Event Category:

We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.

The selection for December is Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki DelanyThe book is available on OverDrive as an e-book and audiobook.

This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!

 

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Pixels & Pages Book Club – Morrin Center
Dec 16 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Join Pixels & Pages!

📚 Date: December 17, 2024
Time: 19:00 – 20:30
📍 Location: Morrin Centre Library (hybrid option via Zoom available)
🎨 Event Category: Cultural Event

Selection for December: The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster

The New York Trilogy is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.

Please note that this event will be a hybrid. The book club will meet in the Library, but participants can also participate online via Zoom.

Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

 


This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

Dec
18
Wed
2024
Library Lectures: “A Scottish Nun at the Hôtel-Dieu in 1642” by Mairi Cowan – Morrin Center
Dec 18 @ 7:00 PM – 8:23 PM

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.

Dec
19
Thu
2024
Tween-Tales: Kids’ Book Club – Morrin Center
Dec 19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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.

Jan
9
Thu
2025
Library Lectures: Ann Shteir Women and Botany in 19th-Century Canada
Jan 9 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Library Lectures:

📅 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.

📩 Email library@morrin.org to learn more or register.

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.

Jan
18
Sat
2025
Stories of Our Community: A Personal Storytelling Workshop
Jan 18 @ 10:00 AM – Jan 19 @ 4:00 PM

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.

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