Upcoming Events and Activities

Join other English-speaking caregivers and  discover how to de-stress using simple yoga stretches guided by Sule Tomkinson,  a hatha yoga teacher and a political scientist. Sule’s compassionate approach to yoga and life encourage self-inquiry.  Her classes are creative, energetic and accessible.

Wear comfortable clothing, bring your water bottle and enjoy some relaxation exercises. We will provide the mats and ambience! Train your body to breathe and your mind to stop racing.

Enter via the hospital front door, we will gather in the lounge by the Café Jeff and then proceed at  10 AM to the JEFF’s lovely outdoor garden, weather permitting. In case of rain the activity wil take place in  the Coin soleil, on the second floor of the hospital. (1250 chemin Ste-Foy, Quebec, Qc G1S 2M4). Light refreshments will be served.

This activity is free and so is parking in the hospital parking lot. Participants are asked to call 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 to register. 

If you are reluctant to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.

On August 13th and 15th, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be visiting the gorgeous island for a day of fun, food and fabulous sites! We will be stopping at various points of delicious interest for fresh produce, baked goods, and local beverages. Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to RSVP

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

On August 20th and 22nd, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be enjoying an afternoon with a selection of teas at Sebz Tea! Come join us for some scrumptious beverages and sensational socializing! Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 221 or info@veq.ca to RSVP

On August 20th and 22nd, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be enjoying an afternoon with a selection of teas at Sebz Tea! Come join us for some scrumptious beverages and sensational socializing! Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 221 or info@veq.ca to RSVP

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

On August 27th and 29th, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be spending the day shopping at Winners and Homesense! There is a Tutti Frutti close by to enjoy some brunch too! Come join us for a great day of shopping and eating! Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to RSVP

On August 27th and 29th, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be spending the day shopping at Winners and Homesense! There is a Tutti Frutti close by to enjoy some brunch too! Come join us for a great day of shopping and eating! Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to RSVP

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Death may be inevitable but dying without a will is optional. Discover how to simplify things for those left behind. Find out more about the various types of wills and learn about the main steps in settling someone’s affairs after death.  Notary Pier-Luc Girard will be on hand to answer frequently asked legal questions about wills and testaments in Quebec .

This session begins at 6:45 PM in room 1135 on the main floor of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served. This activity is free and so is parking in the hospital parking lot. Participants are asked to contact Jan Anderson, Community Organiser to register 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net to register.

If you are reluctant to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Nearly one in four adult Canadians report some hearing loss. In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. This loss can easily go undetected. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It can become a common source of frustration for caregivers. However, support is available. Join us for a joint information session with a hearing care specialist and the Association des personnes avec une déficience de l’audition. To learn more: https://wejh.ca/what-you-need-to-know-about-hearing-loss-community-outreach-session/

Free yoga course offered in English!  To participate, call Alina at: 418-922-8010.

The Community Health Education Program returns this fall with another informative  teleconference at the Wellness Centre. This time we will be learning more about  Organ & Tissue Donation in Quebec. This event is free and will be held in Room 1123 on the main floor of the Jeffery Hale pavilion. More details coming soon … stay tuned! https://wejh.ca/save-the-date-chep-conference-organ-tissue-donation-in-quebec/

Free yoga course offered in English!  To participate, call Alina at: 418-922-8010.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Free yoga course offered in English!  To participate, call Alina at: 418-922-8010.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Free yoga course offered in English!  To participate, call Alina at: 418-922-8010.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Students from Quebec High School’s Leadership Class will be offering themed workshops and available to answer all your technological questions:

November 8th: Phone settings and taking photos will a cell phone.

November 18th: Taking and storing photos in the cloud ( how to get there and what you can do after)

Bring your questions and your devices, and let’s get learning!

Free yoga course offered in English!  To participate, call Alina at: 418-922-8010.

On November 14th VEQ invites members of the community aged 50+ to go Out and About. We will be shopping ( and lunching ) at the Galeries de la Capitale.  The bus departs from the Jeffery Hale pavilion at 10 a.m and will return at 2 p.m. Free transportation is provided.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Photos on our Phone or Laptop:

Do you want to know more about sharing, saving and sending photos on your phone or laptop? This workshop will help you learn to manage and access all your favorite photos.

This free workshop is offered by Quebec High School’s Leadership Class Students at 1 pm on Monday November 18th at QHS’s Library. ( 945 Avenue Belvédère, Québec, QC G1S 3G2)

Bring your devices and let’s get learning!

For more information or to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

On Sunday November 24th , VEQ invites members of the community aged 50+ to go out and about. Free transportation will be provided to the Shannon Catholic Women’s League Brunch. Come enjoy home made baked goods and brunch for $8.00! Free transportation is provided. Departure from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 10 a.m. return by 1 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Take-a-Break Drop In offers a  place for parents with preschoolers  to get together while their children are being cared for by volunteers. Enjoy guest speakers who give informal talks on parenting issues and each other’s company. For more details, please open our Take-a-Break Drop In brochure. 

Audiologist, Lousie Lafontaine will be leading a discusion on Why Your Child’s Hearing is so Important and How to Protect?  at this Take-a-Break Drop. Come relax, enjoy the  company of other parents and make some friends who speak English! Your kids will enjoy the large, sunny playroom and a chance to get their wiggles out running through the weekly obstacle course. Hope to see your there starting at 9:30 am. Free parking available on site. 

Join us for another EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) event!

These activities are organized by parent volunteer  with support from the community Wellness Centre. Come along and connect with other English-speaking parents and get in touch with your creative side.  There are many ceramic pieces to choose from, including some fun Christmas ornaments.  We chat as we paint and the time goes by way too fast! Newcomers are always welcome.

We always find that it’s pretty warm in the Café with the kiln going… might be a good idea not to wear anything too cozy. 😉

For more information or to register, please contact Shelley, our volunteer hostess for this activity! 

Dadventures is a new Wellness Centre initiative to support men raising children.

Don’t miss our next session, the RAMP-UP Your Motor Skills Rally. Dads, uncles, step-dads, grandpas, if you’re looking for a way to help your little ones run off some steam and grow their motor skills, sign-up for this activity that will focus on teamwork, group challenges and fun games.

Enjoy some action-packed bonding moments with your kids ages 1 to 5 years of age in great company at Quebec High School. For more information or to register for this free activity before the November 28th deadline, please contact Ellie Fleming  efleming@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 ext. 1265.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Please note the new time – Baby Chat Café is now happening on Tuesday mornings – starting at 10 AM !

Come meet speech pathologist Genèvieve Fily-Pare and learn  about the Importance of Story Time  & Nursery Rhymes at this Baby Chat Café session. Baby will enjoy the rythmes and you will enjoy the company of other English-speaking parents at this fun gathering. Older siblings are welcome as our expectant mothers. Parking is free for this event and there is no need to register. Baby Book Bags will be distributed to any families who have not already received one following the birth of their first child. To learn more about our Baby Book Bag please click here: https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/baby-book-bag/

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Mark your calendars for the HoHoHo  Children’s Christmas party and plan to celebrate the holidays at a festive get-together in the Coin Soleil room (2nd floor of the Jeffery Hale Hospital) on Saturday, December 14 from 10 to 11:30 AM.
Come join us for a special performance from a children’s choir, crafts, games, a visit from Santa and much more!

***Entry to this event is a non perishable food item per person for the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.***

All participants are also asked to bring along a nut-free snack that is plated and ready to share.
Please register by December 4 with the age of your children (so Santa knows what gifts to bring) by contacting Ellie Fleming, Program Support Agent efleming@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 Ext 1265 or via the EPIQ fb page. Parking vouchers will cover your parking expense for this event.

Please also contact Ellie Fleming if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after the event, any bit of help is greatly appreciated!

This event is being coordinated by EPIQ volunteers – Elise Holloway & Amanda Heath.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Usher in 2020 at our first Take a Break Drop in of the year. It’s  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre.

• Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
• Talk about being a parent and get support.
• Exchange ideas and share information.
• You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.
• Parents must stay on site.
• Parking is free for this activity.

Learn how to Practice Yoga with Your Kids with help from Susa Bernard, Yoga Instructor. Wear something stretchy!

For more details, call 418-684-5333, ext. 1539 or visit https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Take-a-Break-2019-20-1.pdf

Come join us at the Remparts game ( versus Val d’Or) for some early evening fun with hockey, loud noises, music and dancing. You will be required to buy your tickets there but our hosts are working on finding a  section so everyone  can  sit together. ❤️ Please let Amanda & Simon  know if you plan  to attend  and how many in your family group so they can advise Videotron Centre  regarding  appropriate section seating. 😊. Go Remparts …

Please see FB page for  allthe  latest details! EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City)

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. We’re going to talk about baby blues. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too.

No need to register – it’s a drop-in that runs from 10 AM  to 11:30 AM.  Great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

It’s normal to feel that after-holiday let down when all the festivities of the season end, the credit card bills roll in, and the coldest weather, snow, and ice make us housebound. The feelings of melancholy accompanying this period are commonly known as the January Blahs. When should we take notice that the January Blahs are more serious or have turned into depression? Depression is a mood disorder accompanied by feelings of sadness, anger, and loss that can affect a person’s every-day activities. Sadness doesn’t always mean depression. Join us for this timely videoconference with  presenter, Yvonne Clark, Clinical Social Worker and Grief Counselor, to learn more about the difference between feeling down or blue and full-blown depression.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from:

Online shopping and protecting yourself online:Tips and tricks for shopping online and how to make yourself and your personal information safe when virtual shopping.

This free workshop is offered by Quebec High School’s Leadership Class Students at 1 pm on Thursday January 16th 2020 in the QHS Library. ( 945 Avenue Belvédère, Québec, QC G1S 3G2)

Bring your devices and let’s get learning!

For more information or to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

The Wellness Centre is offering FREE baby massage workshops for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months. Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with therapist Jean-Charles Girard. Click here for more details: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BabyMassageposter-1.pdf

Places are limited; first come, first served. Free parking for this event Registration is manditory.

Join other English-speaking parents for a relaxing evening at Siberia Spa and late supper at Archibaults. The package for both is available in the link, for $50. It includes access to a the various spas from 5 pm (hot tubs, dry and steam saunas, infrared sauna and cozy yurt with wood burning stove) followed by supper at 8:45 pm. You’re welcome to arrive earlier or later, as you prefer. Don’t forget to pack sandals, your water bottle, bathrobe and a hat (tuque). https://siberiaspa.com/en/rates-and-packages/packages/

PLEASE NOTE: Registration deadline for supper is Monday, January 20th. See EPIQ FB page https://www.facebook.com/events/475721766421491/  for more details or contact our volunteer hostess, Rebecca directly by email.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is Tuesday, January  28 starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone and that’s ok (supporting each other)”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is Tuesday, January  28 starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone and that’s ok (supporting each other)”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Living Life to the Full2

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

• Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
• Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
• Find the position that’s right for you and baby
• Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
• Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
• Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
• Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone

To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

PC Maintenance and Updates:

Would you like to understand more about your laptop and how to keep it up-t-date and safe? This workshop will outline the major things you need to know.

This free workshop is offered by Quebec High School’s Leadership Class Students at 1 pm on Thursday February 6th 2020 in the QHS Library conference room. ( 945 Avenue Belvédère, Québec, QC G1S 3G2)

Bring your devices and let’s get learning!

For more information or to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Social Media and culture:

Ever wonder what the different social media options are? This workshop will outline some of the popular social media platforms and help you understand which ones you might be interested in.

This free workshop is offered by Quebec High School’s Leadership Class Students at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, February 7th in the conference room of QHS’ library. ( 945 Avenue Belvédère, Québec, QC G1S 3G2)

Bring your devices and let’s get learning!

For more information or to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Living Life to the Full2

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too.  We’ve had to postpone our Québec Daycare System discussion until the March session as our volunteer guest speakers have sick kids at the moment. Instead you’re invited to get together to for coffee (or tea or tisane) and conversation. 

No need to register – it’s a drop-in that runs from 10 AM  to 11:30 AM.  Great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Living Life to the Full2

Attendees are invited to wear RED in celebration of February which is heart month

This Valentine’s themed Caregiver’s  Café is in honor of all our women caregivers!  Please join us for a timely videoconference with presenter, Wendy Wray, RN, B.SC.N. Nurse – MUHC Women’s Healthy Heart Initiative, to look at some of the ways a  woman’s heart differ from a man’s. These differences are important because they can affect how heart disease presents itself in women and  how it is diagnosed and treated.

With the right information and action, it’s possible to prevent heart disease or improve your chances of surviving it to lead a healthier life. Learn how you take the first easy steps toward a healthier heart by arming yourself with information. Caregiving can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Self care  is vital! We invite you take some time out from the daily grind,  meet with other caregivers and learn something new about heart health!

This event  is free and so is parking in the hospital parking lot.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from:

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Living Life to the Full2

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is happening Tuesday, February 25 starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Introducing Solids”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

VEQ invites members of the community aged 50+ as we go out and about for a shopping trip to Place Laurier, Tuesday February 25th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.-Free transportation is provided.

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

The community Wellness Centre has lined up some free, fun, active living outings for guys raising kids in the Quebec City region.

Guys  don’t miss the chance to spend Saturday mornings (9:30 to 11 am) with Jarryd Smith, Fitness Coach and other dads, step-dads, grandpas and maybe even uncles who want to enjoy winter to the full with their little ones. We’re going to build snow creatures and have fun sledding together. Meet up in the cafeteria at Eastern Quebec Learning Centre at 9:30 am. Be sure to bring along bring your  sledding equipment and something to decorate your snow creatures with. Don’t forget some extra pairs of mittens – they are sure to come in handy as well!  Registration is necessary – please sign up with Ellie Fleming by Thursday noon, February 26.

Come explore the Musée de la Civilisation with other English-speaking families. Admission is FREE on March 1st for residents of Quebec (bring a proof of residency such as a RAMQ card or driver’s licence with your address).

There’s many kid friendly activities, including a costume room for children (https://activites.mcq.org/espace-decouverte-il-etait-une-fois-3103/). Check out the family-friendly exhibits, including “Head in the Cloud” (about the digital revolution), and “People of Quebec: Now and Then” (about past and contemporary Quebec society): https://www.mcq.org/en/expositions/?mcq_filtreLoc=10785-&mcq_de=2020-03-01&mcq_au=2020-02-01

Meet up by the ticketing desk at 10am when the museum opens. You’re welcome to call Carrie Anna McGinn, EPIQ volunteer organizer for this event on her cell phone  (418-522-3168), if you arrive later and can’t find the group. Feel free to bring snacks or a lunch to eat onsite, or you can buy lunch at the museum’s café.

Please check our English-speaking Parents in Quebec City (EPIQ ) online schedule and/or Facebook events page for more details about this and other great  EPIQ events

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the community aged 50+ as we go out and about and enjoy sugaring off season.

We will be enjoying a traditional sugar shack meal at the Relais des Pins on Ile d’Orleans, complete with traditional music and taffee.

Free transportation is provided.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224, or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Are you looking for an interesting and fun activity to do with your older children?
Why not join us for a  Knots & Carving session?

We will be making para-cord bracelets and doing soap carvings. You and your child(ren) will work on these together, so it is up to you if you do both activities or focus your time on just one.  This a special outing for kids 8 years old and up. Please note this activity is not suitable for younger siblings.

Shelley Dupuis, EPIQ volunteer will be guiding us  through this creative process. Feel free to park in the Jeffery Hale Hospital parking lot. Parking vouchers will be provided to cover your parking expense. Registration  is necessary as space is limited. Unfortunately this activity was cancelled due to a snowstorm. We hope to reschedule – stay tuned!

If you’re looking for something a bit different to do with your kids, and want to learn a new skill at the same time, come along and join the fun!

PLEASE NOTE: We have decided to cancel the March 10 BAby Chat Café due to icy road conditions. Stay home and stya safe – everyone. Neverfear, our  discussion  on the Quebec Daycare System will happen at our next session on April 7.

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too. Learn more about the Québec Daycare System at the March 10th session. Amanda Heath and Dana Hey will be giving us some insights from the perspective of a mom / daycare provider.

No need to register – Exceptionally this  session will start  at 9:30 AM and finish at 11:30 AM  but it’s a drop-in so come when you’re able.  Baby Chat Café is a great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

See complete schedule here: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Baby-Chat-Cafe-2.pdf

Plan to attend a special community outreach session offered by  Revenu Québec in ENGLISH!   Learn more about  tax credits for seniors and their loved ones from our guest speaker Johana Uricoechea, Coordonnatrice des dossiers fiscaux  with the Direction principale du soutien et de l’évolution des solutions d’affaires Revenu Québec . For more information or to  reserve your seat please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer by phone or email. Feel free to park in the Jeffery Hale Hospital parking lot. We will provide vouchers to cover this expense.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Not a volunteer? What are you waiting for? Get to know us, and apply here.

Volunteer Training poster 2020 ENG

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding

• Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
• Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
• Find the position that’s right for you and baby
• Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
• Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
• Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
• Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone

To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus

Take-a-Break Drop-In provides  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre.

Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.Talk about being a parent and get support.

Exchange ideas and share information.

You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.

Parents must stay on site.

Parking is free for this activity.

Dr. Oscar Hernandez, DMD and his team from the Centre Dentaire de la Cité Verte will be joining us for a discussion on Dental Care & Toddlers.

For more details, call 418-684-5333, ext. 1539 or visit https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Take-a-Break-2019-20-1.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

We’re having a Games Night!  Friday March 15th, 7pm onwards. Everyone is welcome to this event so feel free to bring your partner. Some snacks and non alcoholic drinks will be provided, please feel free to bring along something to share and a beverage of your choice. We’ve always got our eye out for a great game, so if you have one you think would be fun, bring it along too. This event will take place in Ste-Foy  and is being hosted by Shelley.

RSVP by email on the EPIQ EB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/MomsNiteOutQC/events/

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Tuesdays at the Wellness Centre.  This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.  Each session has a theme. There’s a scale on site to check baby’s growth.   Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy good company, please drop on by! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

The next session is happening Tuesday, March 24  starting at 10 AM   and the topic is “Finding ways for everyone to get enough sleep”.   Parking is free in the Jeffery Hospital parking lot. We will provide a voucher to use when you exit.

To learn more please  view online poster: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cafe-au-Lait-1.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Everyone  who was registered will be contacted by email when a new date is set. If you were not registered but are interested in attending this session in the future, please email us so your name can be added to the list of future participants.Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Join clinical psychologist Nathalie Bertrand to learn about stress and anxiety:

• The differences between stress and anxiety
• Short and long term strategies for managing stress
• Understanding anxiety
• Resources: books, videos, apps
• Where to get support when you need it

Free Parking: Enter via rue Nicholas Pinel (do not park at the Pyramid)

For more information or to register, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been  postponed – we hope to be able to reschedule it later this Spring. Everyone  who was registered will be contacted by email when a new date is set. If you were not registered but are interested in attending this session in the future, please email us so your name can be added to the list of future participants. Please visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Parents and caregivers, you play a crucial role in supporting children and teens through anxious times during their school years, from elementary school, to high school and beyond. Join clinical psychologist Nathalie Bertrand to learn about anxiety in children and teens:

• Strategies for helping your child or teen manage their anxiety
• How to know if their behaviour is normal
• How to support them as they manage their challenges
• Where to get support when you need it

For more information or to register, please contact: Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Click here to view the poster.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus

Take a Break Drop In is  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children. At this special session you’ll have a chance to meet children’s author Marianne Duboc as part of the Morrin Centre’s Imagination Writer’s Festival.

• You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.
• Parking vouchers will be provided
• Your children are cared for by volunteers so you can take a break, learn something new and make new friends.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed – hopefully it will be rescheduled in the not-too-distant future.  Everyone  who was registered will be contacted by email when a new date is set. If you were not registered but are interested in attending this session in the future, please email us so your name can be added to the list of future participants.  We invite you to visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Parents, are you prepared to deal with the bumps, bee stings, and scraped knees that are all a part of childhood? Take this one-day workshop in English at the Wellness Centre for parents of children 8 years old and under.

• Accident prevention
• Shock
• Fainting and unconsciousness
• Choking
• Artificial respiration and CPR including defibrillator demonstration
• Burns
• Bumps, fractures, minor scrapes and bleeding
• Poisoning
• Bites
• Asthma
• Epilepsy
• Allergies

Breastfeeding mothers may bring their babies; a breastfeeding cushion will be made available for your convenience.

To guarantee your place, a non-refundable payment for the full amount is required before Friday, March 20, 2020. Cancellations with full refund will be accepted until this date. A flexible payment plan is available if needed. Pay by cash, cheque or online: wejh.ca/online-payment

For more information or to register, please call 418-684-5333, ext. 1265

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed – hopefully it will be rescheduled later this Spring. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Jarryd Smith, personal trainer extraordinaire, has kindly offered to lead a workout to help us raise money for the EPIQ annual Run for the Border Trip.
The workout will be an hour, and will be geared to whatever level of fitness you are currently at.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $25 for families at the door, or $10 and $20
if pre-paid.  Contact Jarryd directly for more information or sign up on the EPIQ FB page. https://www.facebook.com/events/524524535112006/  Please share this on your FB pages ! We are looking forward to seeing you out in big numbers!

Although this is a family event, parents are responsible for their children 🙂

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus

Expecting a baby in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for!  It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be.  The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.

We’re in the process of setting up a FREE  online session  with Camille Nadeau, a bilingual doula, to take place on April 8, 2020. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper. Our goal  is to answer your questions and help better prepare you for labour and delivery as you welcome your little one.  We also hope to help you connect with other expectant parents who are living the same reality.

Topics to be covered

Camille Nadeau will cover these topics in this online doula session:

• The current situation in the local obstetric system at CHUL, SFA and the MDN de la Capitale-Nationale.
• How to prepare for the ideal birth you had in mind given this new reality.
• Tips and advice on how to handle stress before, during and after delivery.
• Suggestions for your life partners: tips to help them during labour.

Questions to get to you know you better

To make the session as useful to you as possible, please answer these questions when you register by email:

1. Where are you giving birth?
2. What is your due date?
3. Is this your first birth?  If not, what are the ages of your other children?
4. Are you planning to breastfeed?
5. Are you planning on a natural birth, or are you open to analgesics or anaesthesia?
6. Write down three words to describe your ideal birth.
7. Tell us your biggest concern.
8. Other questions? And remember, parents-to-be, there is no such thing as a silly question!

Special notes and how to register

No personal, medical questions: please keep those to ask your doctor or midwife.

Each session is limited to 10 families, so register today by emailing Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net and don’t forget to include your answers to the above questions!

Good news:  Our on-site  Get Ready for Kindergarten activity was postponed in March  due to physical distancing measures . Thankfully we are now able to bring it to you via videoconferencing technology.  For the first time ever you can attend in your PJ’s from the comfort of home!  All you will need is a cellphone, laptop with camera or tablet and an internet connection. There are a few places still available so please contact us ASAP to reserve your spot.

Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.

Join Psycho-Educator Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child the year prior to starting school!

Places are limited; first come, first served. Course may be cancelled if there are not enough participants.

We invite you to visit this page for more information concerning  Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

All EPIQ events have been postponed due to the COVID19 pandemic. Stay tuned for more details …

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been postponed. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

Join us for this timely community outreach session for seniors and their caregivers  entitled Important Telephone Numbers.

If you are busy supporting  a senior loved one you likely  don’t have time to spare searching for resources that could make everyone’s lives easier! Join us for this special commuity outreach session  to learn more about the special services offered when you dial: L’APPUI’s caregivers’ support line,   811, 211,   the Poison Control line number  and  Quebec’s Elder Abuse Help Line

Guest speakers: Audrey Martin, Liaison Coordinator with L’APPUI-CN , Helene Gagnon, Nurse with CIUSSSCN and Simon Durand, Coordonnateur du Centre d’information et de référence de la Capitale-Nationale et de la Chaudière-Appalaches will be on hand to explain their services and to  answer your questions.

Each participant will receive a FREE fridge magnet highlighting  important telephone  numbers every senior and/or caregiver should have on speed dial.

This activity is free and so is parking in the hospital lot. Please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer for more information or to register.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Pre-registration is necessary! 

Do you feel  bit like a cocooned  caterpillar in the midst of  these unusual pandemic circumstances ? What if you took this time to empower yourself by linking with other caregivers?

Consider joining  a series of online caregiving  sessions to help you  face the future with a new mind set and greater resilience for what lies ahead.  All you need is a smart phone, tablet or laptop with webcam. You can also join by landline, if you prefer.

Our facilitator Jeannie Potter, Interpersonal  Coach, former occupational therapist with a specialty in mental health and a caregiver herself, will guide participants  through the following sessions.

Session 1 – April 22:            Moving Beyond Survival Mode

Accept the invitation to dream bigger. Identify what you would like to have more of in life and what you want less of, especially in this unusual period of confinement and reflection. Recognize what drains you? Provide and obtain support from other caregivers while learning to value those things that are personally motivating and energizing.

Session 2 – May 13:             Exploring Stressors and Strengths

Discover how to use your strengths to creatively manage personal and collective problems and challenges. Learn how to develop  new strategies to thrive in the midst of a pandemic.

Session 3 – June 10 :             Supporting  Yourself in Difficult Times

Explore researched practices that involve changing our brain and behaviour through new mindsets and experiences. Learn how to support yourself and others in life-changing ways.

To register

Please register by email to Jan Anderson: janderson@jhpartners.net Plan on attending all three sessions.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled. Please visit this page for more information concerning Wellness Centre activities in light of the COVID19 pandemic: https://wejh.ca/coronavirus/

In lieu of our usual Café au lait Crew onsite  sessions the Wellness Centre will be offering online breastfeeding support  on Tuesday, April 28 starting at 10 AM.   You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and  the expertice of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec.   This particular session will be an abbreviated breastfeeding information session for expectant parents. Partners  are welcome as well.  There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. Participants must pre-register so that login information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.

Experience the Soothing Effect of Art Therapy

Are you caring for a senior loved one? Whether they live with you or at Saint Brigid’s Home or elsewhere the support you provide is invaluable. It can also be physically and emotional draining, particularly in these unusual times of physical distancing.  

Would you like to recharge your batteries and enjoy the company of other English-speaking caregivers? The Wellness Centre will be offering Online Art Therapy for the first time ever using materials you have in your home.

We invite you to join us for a FREE introductory session as we explore the brand new world of art therapy via videoconferencing.  This is your chance to try something new and refreshing. By sharing and learning together, we can all enlarge our local circle of care. Do  yourself and your loved one a favour by taking some time for yourself to learn more about the soothing effect of art therapy.

When: Thursday, April 30, 2020 starting at 7 pm

Where: From the comfort and safety of your home via videoconference technology.

Facilitator: Sophie Lessard-Latendresse

Registration is necessary, as places are limited. Please contact: Jan Anderson, Community Organizer for more information.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from: