Upcoming Events and Activities

Aug
4
Tue
2020
EPIQ Tent Show & Tell Tuesday (Online)
Aug 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Create a homemade fort or tent prior to this session and give your playmates a virtual tour at this EPIQ get together for English-speaking families! Learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy project at the same time. Pre-registration is necessary by the day prior so we can send you the log-in details.

Aug
5
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 5 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
12
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 12 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
19
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 19 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Aug
21
Fri
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Fitness Advice
Aug 21 @ 10:00 AM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Aug
25
Tue
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Fitness Advice (repeat event)
Aug 25 @ 7:00 PM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.

Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green

September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with  Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Aug
26
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Aug 26 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
2
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 2 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
8
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Welcome Back
Sep 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Sep
9
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 9 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
16
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 16 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Sep 16 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Sep
23
Wed
2020
CHEP Video-conference: Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Emotional Resilience during the Pandemic
Sep 23 @ 10:00 AM

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an international public health emergency that poses a serious challenge to our physical and psychological resilience. This pandemic affects how we live and how we die. It impacts our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, changes the way we love and care for ourselves and others, and influences how we work play and grieve. Psychosocial Therapist and Grief Counsellor, Yvonne Clark will be joining us for a practical discussion on mental health, grief and life losses and how we can cope during the Covid crisis.

This activity is made possible thanks to

 

https://wejh.ca/event/chep-video-conference-grief-and-life-losses/

 

Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 23 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Sep
24
Thu
2020
Caregivers’ Café Online: Taking Care of Me – Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
Sep 24 @ 7:00 PM

Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.  Join us for the last in our 3-part online summer series entitled Taking Care of ME!

Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net

September 24 – 7 pm:  Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin

 

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. It is natural to feel stressed and anxious on occasion but constant worrying and preoccupation with worst-case scenarios can be unproductive and even paralyzing. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms including sleeplessness, heart racing, sweating, trembling and fatigue. Anxiety can steal your joy and your health. Join us for an interesting session with psychologist, David Martin as we explore practical ways to manage stress and overcome caregiver anxiety even in the midst of a pandemic.

These activities are made possible thanks to  funding from

Sep
25
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Space
Sep 25 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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.

Sep
28
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Sep 28 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Sep
29
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Sep 29 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Sep
30
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Sep 30 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Oct
3
Sat
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Oct 3 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich

Find the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads

 

Oct
6
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth 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.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
7
Wed
2020
Straight Talk about End of Life Options: Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers
Oct 7 @ 10:00 AM

If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various  options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.

Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.

This  event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to register, please  contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 7 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Straight Talk about End of Life Options: Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers
Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM

If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various  options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.

Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.

This  event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to regster, please  contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Oct
13
Tue
2020
Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth 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.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
14
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

EPIQ Online Planning Party
Oct 14 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

EPIQ stands for English-speaking Parents in Quebec City and it’s the driving force behind a variety of fun activities for parents and kids. Prior to 2020 these activities took place all over town and included everything from pumpkin patch outings to our annual HOHOHO Here We Go Again Christmas Party. But this year things may  look a little different. But that doesn’t mean we can still stay connected via teleconferencing.  Let’s  get creative together. Join us on line as we plot  new ways to have fun in a pandemic! Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Price jprice@jhpartners.net to get the login details for this fun annual planning evening scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 starting at 7 pm.

 

Oct
15
Thu
2020
Enhancing Motor Skills for Elementary School Success
Oct 15 @ 7:30 PM

Is your son or daughter physically ready to start school? In recent  years kindergarten  teachers have noted children’s fine motor skills  may not be ready to hold a pencil, use scissors, tie shoes laces, undo buttons or engage in other daily fine motor activities. These skills are easily cultivated at home through games and simple daily tasks. Join us for an interesting informal  discussion with occupational therapist Pascale Lemaire. Learn more about the importance of fine motor skill development and the role it plays in school readiness in this free, online parent know-how session.

Register by October 14, 2020 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!

 

Oct
19
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Oct 19 @ 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews

Find the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads

 

Oct
20
Tue
2020
Remote work webinar
Oct 20 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.

Art Therapy Sessions: Loss, Grief and Transformation
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM

The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.

Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.

Sessions will be offered virtually.  You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.

Session Dates & Themes

Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body

Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships

Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss

Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020  – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye

For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net

 

These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth 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.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
21
Wed
2020
Community Outreach Session: Eating Well During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Oct 21 @ 10:00 AM

You can practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic!

Join Théa Demmers, Registered Dietitian with Concordia University’s PERFORM Centre, as she shares strategies related to eating well. Learn about the impact of the pandemic on our daily habits and tips on ways to change.

 

This activity is brought you by:

Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 21 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Oct
23
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Halloween
Oct 23 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents.  This month’s theme is Halloween! Be sure to wear your costume so you can show it off on the screen. Enjoy a scary story, some silly songs and games and learn how to make a witch’s broom out of things from your recycling box. To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.

Oct
27
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Straight Talk about Pelvic Floor Care
Oct 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

Find out everything you need to know about pelvic care with Chantal Couture,  physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 27 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Giving birth 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.

Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.

The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.

  • Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
  • When:  Tuesdays, October  6, 13, 20 &  27, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Topics to be covered

Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants.  In these three sessions, Camille will cover:

  • Understanding labour
  • Managing the intensity of birth
  • Developing your  personalized birth plan
  • Breastfeeding and postnatal period

Special notes and how to register

The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions.  For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
28
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Oct 28 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Winds of Change Workshop
Oct 28 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

New to Québec? Voice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with Jeffery Hale Community Services is providing a free virtual workshop that will help you understand how change impacts your life and learn methods of adapting to a new culture and language. You’ll also hear testimonials from different newcomers about their experiences. At the end, a virtual door prize will be awarded to one lucky winner! Join us and connect with other newcomers!  Pst, the door prize will be drawn virtually.

Is My Child on Track? (Online)
Oct 28 @ 7:30 PM

Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?

To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session  with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.

For more information or to register by October 21,  please contact:  Jan at janderson@jhpartners.net

 

Oct
29
Thu
2020
Autumn Spa Night
Oct 29 @ 7:00 PM

Hello ladies,

Let’s zoom together for another Spa night!                     

We all know how tough our QC winters can be, so this night will tackle the dry winter skin, dry scalp and helping hair growth. If you would like to only listen in and take notes that’s ok too! If you would like to join me in doing a mask and a hair care regiment then here is what you will need:

Face:

1) A squeaky clean face ☺️

2) A face mask

3) Toner

4) Facial moisturizer

Hair Mask:

1) Towel

2) Coconut oil

3) Chunky salt (I use pink salt)

4) Rosemary, lavender, peppermint or tea tree oil

Space is limited so please rsvp ASAP ☺️ directly to Jan  for the Zoom login details

Hope to see you all soon, Dana Hey , EPIQ Hostess

Oct
31
Sat
2020
Halloween Binghoul
Oct 31 @ 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Uncertain of your plans for this year’s Halloween? We would like to invite you to join us for our Halloween Bingo. We would love to hear how you celebrated Halloween before moving to Quebec City, so grab your chocolates or candies, get comfy, and sharpen your ears! Wear your Halloween costume and you will get twice the chance of being the lucky winner of a gift certificate* for the spookiest tour in town: the ghost tour around Old Quebec!

 

*Valid for a tour for two people

Nov
3
Tue
2020
Remote work webinar
Nov 3 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.

Nov
4
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Nov 4 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Health 101 & Winter in QC virtual workshop
Nov 4 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Whether you moved to Quebec City from another province or country, this workshop has been designed to help you understand Quebec’s health system. It will be followed by a brief presentation on how to be prepared and fully enjoy the winter. Pst, the door prize will be drawn virtually.

Keys to a Positive Elementary School Experience
Nov 4 @ 7:30 PM

Parental support and involvement are  key to making school a positive experience right from the start.  We all want our children to enjoy learning,  to suceed academically and to be happy at school. Join us for an informal discussion with teacher Liam Jones to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.

 

The session will touch on how to help your child: 

Arrive at school ready to learn,

Organize themselves,

Reinforce learning concepts at home,

Expand their vocabulary particularly in their second language;

Establish good  rapport with teacher and school,

Develop study skills  and much more!

Register by November 3, 2020 to obtain the log-in information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer,  Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net  for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today!

Nov
5
Thu
2020
EPIQ: Daycare During a Pandemic Information Session
Nov 5 @ 6:30 PM

It’s time to put the rumors aside when it comes to dealing with daycare during a pandemic!  Come and learn the facts!  Join Amanda Heath for an information session touching on some of the most basic questions that any parent/expecting parent would have when it comes to daycare and the pandemic. She will be covering topics such as: what you should expect when dropping off and picking up your children, COVID-19 rules and regulations and how they apply to your children, as well as recent updates. 

Whether you have a child in daycare already but are considering keeping them home, or if you are looking for a daycare, this session is for you!   The current health rules and regulations mandated by public health are the same for ALL types of daycares, which means that you will be receiving facts relevant to your situation.   All sources of information will be shared with you so that you know where to look for future updates.

Registration is required.

Please RSVP to Jessica Price to get the ZOOM login details.

 

Nov
6
Fri
2020
TAB Virtual Drop In: Welcome Back!
Nov 6 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Calling all parents – plan to join us for the first TaB session of the fall  season for a catch-up gab session online. Great chance to “see” one another and show off how much your kids have grown over the summer.  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Nov
8
Sun
2020
EPIQ: Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM

For those of you who always wished the Cafe au Lait meetings were on a weekend, this is for you!   Join our host Shelley Dupuis for this virtual meeting on Sunday November 8th at 10am.
During this meeting we will be talking about breastfeeding and returning to work, including pumping & storing breast milk.

Important to note that if you are struggling with breastfeeding issues, or have any other questions about breastfeeding, we can talk about that too!   If you just need to see and chat with other parents, this is a really embracing space.  Expectant moms are also welcome!

Don’t worry if you’re a little late. We all understand baby’s timing may not line up with the schedule!  Come as you are – when you can.

For more information or to get the ZOOM login details contact Jessica Price, information above.

 

Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Nov 8 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews

Find the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads

 

Nov
10
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Share Your Birth Stories
Nov 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

We’ve had a baby boom over the past few months in the middle of a pandemic and we want to hear your birthing stories. Grab a coffee, tea or tisane and turn on your device and be prepared to meet some incredibly strong women!

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Guys Raising Kids in Quebec City Focus Group
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Consider  participating in a one-time online focus group for guys raising kids in Quebec City. Mardoché Mertilus, Program Manager of Programme d’Adaptation des Pratiques aux réalités Paternelles with the Regroupement pour la valorisation de la paternité (RVP) will be guiding us in this exercise. We’re looking for dads/step dads of newborns all the way to preteens. Join in and share your insights about how the Wellness Centre could better respond to  your parenting needs in terms of of current services/programs  and in the creation of new ones.

Get involved and help us make our community stronger! Just email our Community Organizer to obtain the Zoom login details for this event happening Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 pm.

WE Belong Parents Info Night
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

If you are an English-speaking parent of a child, teen or adult with special needs living in the Greater Québec City region (north and south shores), the WE Belong Parents group is for you. It’s a safe place to share experiences and chat with other parents of special needs persons, learn new things, find resources, or just enjoy some “ME” time.

Join other parents for an Info Night to learn about services and share your experiences. Please RSVP directly to knadeau@jhpartners.net and you will be sent the login information for the meeting.

Nov
11
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Nov 11 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Helping Caregivers Cope with Disturbing Behaviours
Nov 11 @ 7:00 PM

Aging family members or loved ones with memory loss and/or  Alzheimer’s-like dementia often struggle with  behaviours that can be quite disturbing for those around them. Such  behaviours may include difficulty sleeping, wandering, repeating the same thing over and over, personal hygiene issues, paranoia, lack of social filters, angry outbursts and many more. Join us for a frank discussion with Geneviève Gaboury, social counsellor with the Société Alzheimer de Québec to discover what triggers these behaviours and some useful strategies to help everyone cope more positively in these situations. To register for this online session, please contact our community organizer.

This activity is made possible thanks to

Nov
13
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time Online: Autumn
Nov 13 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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.  This month’s theme is Autumn. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy some motorskill developing games.

Join in on the fun!

To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.

Nov
16
Mon
2020
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Nov 16 @ 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat

Find the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads

 

 

Nov
17
Tue
2020
Remote work webinar
Nov 17 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.

Nov
18
Wed
2020
Community Outreach: Moving Well During the Pandemic
Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM

How can you practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic? Concordia University PERFORM Centre’s kinesiologist,   Christina Weiss  will join us to share some interesting strategies  to help keep us active during this unusual period. Join us to learn how COVID-19 impacts your daily habits  and discover safe and fun ways to stay active during the long winter months ahead.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from

and in partnership with

Kirk Hall Crafters
Nov 18 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Nov
20
Fri
2020
TAB Virtual Drop In: Let’s Talk about Tantrums
Nov 20 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

 

  • A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Moms and dads plan to join us for an open discussion on the topic of  tantrums with our special guest Jayanna Pleau, Special Educator with Jeffery Hale Community Services.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Nov
21
Sat
2020
EPIQ: Family Cooking Party!
Nov 21 @ 4:30 PM

Dear parents,

Now that we are cooking at home more than ever, come join us for the first ever EPIQ cooking party!  Never has there been a better time to cook with your family, and even add to your repertoire of recipes to « wow » your friends and family once we can get back to social gatherings.

Our host Elise’s talented husband and professional chef, Samuel, will be demonstrating how to make a restaurant quality creamy risotto (along with it’s versatile options).  A list of ingredients and cookware needed will be provided in advance so you can cook right along with us (if you choose). Join us by yourself, with your partner, or with the whole family!

Hope to see you there!

Registration required! 

Nov
23
Mon
2020
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Nov 23 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Nov
25
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Nov 25 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Nov
27
Fri
2020
Sing-Along at Christmastime!
Nov 27 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting

Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.

The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂

Songs for the November 27th Sing-Along:

  • Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
  • Carol of the Bells
  • Low how a Rose e’er blooming
  • Noël nouvelet
  • Maria walked amid the thorn
  • Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
  • Let it snow

 

Dec
1
Tue
2020
Community Outreach: Getting More Comfy with Zoom
Dec 1 @ 10:00 AM

As the second wave rages on, we are all depending more and more on technology to reduce isolation and keep us connected to one another.  All of our caregiver programming has moved online, but some of us still aren’t feeling totally comfortable with the Zoom platform. If you haven’t yet taken the Zoom plunge, or you have but still need a hand feeling more comfortable with its many features, this is the session for you!

The Wellness Centre is partnering with Life Long Learning for this event. Join Michelle Osbourne and Meghan Radden from the Quebec City Reading Council for a fun, interactive session that will help seniors and their caregivers get comfy with Zoom! To participate  you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with a web cam. Kindly register with our community organizer to obtain the login details.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

Dec
2
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Dec 2 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Dec 2 @ 7:00 PM

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

Dec
4
Fri
2020
Ugly Holiday Sweater Photo Contest – Last Day To Participate!
Dec 4 all day

The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign is back and is celebrating 25 years!

Due to COVID-19, there can be NO collection of non-perishable food this year. Your monetary donations are needed more than ever! In support of the Campaign, VEQ is organizing a contest. The rules are simple. Donate at qchampers.ca, dig that ugly sweater out of storage, snap a selfie or get someone to take a picture of you wearing that abomination, and send the photo to info@veq.ca

Make sure you tell us who you are in your email. You know, in case you win. Good luck!

TAB Virtual Drop In: Festive Holiday Gathering – A Virtual Visit with Santa
Dec 4 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Santa Claus will be joining us for the last TaB of 2020! Be sure to tune in at 9:30 am so your toddler can say hi! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Sing-Along at Christmastime!
Dec 4 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting

Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.

The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂

Songs for the December 4th Sing-Along:
TBD

 

Dec
6
Sun
2020
EPIQ: Holiday Baking with Kids!
Dec 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Who’s ready to get into the holiday spirit? I know that my family and I sure are! We’d love for you to join us (Dana Hey and family) by starting off this Christmas season with some cookie baking.  We will be making a classic gingerbread recipe in many different shapes.   Registration required in advance.  The ingredients list as well as the zoom registration details will be emailed out closer to the date.  To register and to get the zoom details contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net

Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Dec 6 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat

Find the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads

 

Dec
7
Mon
2020
Caregivers’ Virtual Café: Spreading Cheer – Better Holiday Visits with Aging Loved Ones
Dec 7 @ 7:00 PM

Zoom in for a festive Caregivers’ Café as we explore ways to have better holiday visits with our loved ones this season. Special Educator, Danny Roach and Special Care Councellor, Lucie Lachance from the Jeffery Hale-Saint- Brigid’s Day Centre team will help us discover some  creative ways to bring love and cheer despite pandemic restrictions. All  participants will receive a free copy by mail of McGill’s  helpful Dementia Activity Guide along with tips and suggestions from our delightful and very experienced guests. To obtain login details, please email Jan Anderson,  Community Organizer.

This activity is made possibe thanks to:

 

Dec
8
Tue
2020
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Language Development: The Importance of Story Time and Nursery Rhymes
Dec 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

Join us for an informal chat with Kristy Findlay, Speech Language Pathologist as we explore fun facets of language development and learn new ways to increase baby’s vocabulary!  For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net

Dec
9
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Dec 9 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Helping Our Teens Stand Tall During the Pandemic
Dec 9 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dec
10
Thu
2020
Fun Jars Fundraiser – Last Day To Order!
Dec 10 all day

 

Thank you for helping RISE and SNACS Entrepreneurs raise funds for the Hamper Campaign!

Only $10 per mason jar! Order below before December 10, then go to pickup your jars at Quebec High School (side door), 875 rue Pere-Marquette, on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

For more details and to order, please visit the link below:
https://wejh.ca/fun-jars-fundraiser/

Learn more about the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign here: qchampers.ca/

Personalized Videos From the North Pole For Your Child – Last Day To Register
Dec 10 all day

In this year of COVID-19, the Grinch has been hard at work keeping us from planning our annual EPIQ HOHOHO Here We Go Again Children’s Christmas Party. Never fear, the community Wellness Centre still has something fun in store for our little ones!

A team of jolly volunteers from our EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) group is offering local English-speaking families the chance to receive a customized video sent to your child(ren) from Santa, Mrs. Claus or a helpful elf. The video would be personalized to your family for a small fee (see payment details below). All of the profits will go towards the 25th annual Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

Be sure to register before the December 10th deadline. We’re aiming to have your personalized video link(s) in your mailbox by December 17th. Your child(ren) can watch the video over and over again on a smart phone, tablet, or computer screen.

The best news of all is that 100% of proceeds from this project will help make this Christmas brighter for local families who are struggling financially this season. The funds will be used to fill Christmas hampers with lots of goodness. To learn more about this annual campaign, please take a moment to watch this inspiring video. You can bring a smile to your child’s face while supporting a great cause! If you would like to help with this project, please visit the blog page about how you can get involved as a volunteer.

To learn more about the campaign, please visit the link below:
qchampers.ca/

To learn more about this fundraiser, and to request a video, please visit the link below:
https://wejh.ca/personalized-videos-from-the-north-pole-for-your-child-this-holiday-season/

Dec
11
Fri
2020
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Elves
Dec 11 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for preschool children and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and play games to grow motor skills. This fun, vitual activity is organized by the Quebec City Reading Council.

 

Join in on the fun!

Reservations are necessary, please  follow the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduirpz0iGtD6ev2JoAiUxNYZov38mEJI 

Sing-Along at Christmastime!
Dec 11 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting

Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.

The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂

Songs for the December 11th Sing-Along: TBD

 

 

Dec
16
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Dec 16 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Dec
18
Fri
2020
Sing-Along at Christmastime!
Dec 18 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting

Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.

The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂

Songs for the December 18th Sing-Along: TBD

 

Holiday Happy Hour 2020
Dec 18 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

 

The Morrin Centre and VEQ partnered once again for our traditional Holiday Happy Hour. Every year, the event raises funds for the Quebec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

We may not be able to get together in person this year, but we have a special December 18th evening planned for you.

Performing artists Valerie Clio, Melodie Spear, Guillaume Tondreau, Stéphane Beaudin, and Randall Spear agreed to put a show together in support of the Campaign.

Enjoy this year’s Friends and Family Holiday Party, and thank you in advance for supporting the Hamper Campaign!

Tune in at 7 p.m. this evening on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VoiceofEnglishspeakingQuebec
or YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNh23QNMSCkYg–JrVrzFw

Dec
20
Sun
2020
QAC: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
Dec 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

QAC PRESENTS ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL PLAY READING

Greetings dear members, patrons and friends,

In these exceptional times of social restrictions and darkened stages, Quebec Art Company has decided to declare: The show must go on!

In the spirit of old-time radio shows (with a twist of modern technology), QAC is pleased to present its first-ever virtual play
reading.

We invite you to enjoy the quirky comedy You Can’t Take It With You, as performed by a group of talented local actors, all members of the QAC family, from the comfort of their homes.

Beginning Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m ., you will be able to view this exceptional performance from the comfort of your own home by tuning in to our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAbIAO6flMFE5mADZqfwrg

Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, You Can’t Take It With You tells the story of an eccentric family confronted by social standards and uptight socialites in the 1930s, an era well-suited to the “radio play” format QAC has chosen to present.

As this is a first for QAC, we are excited to embrace this new way of offering community theatre and encourage you to send us your feedback at info@quebecartcompany.com .

As always, we look forward to doing what we love doing … entertaining you!

Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel.

Take care of yourselves and one another.

– Cheryl Rimmer , President, Quebec Art Company

Dec
23
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Dec 23 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Dec
30
Wed
2020
Kirk Hall Crafters
Dec 30 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509


Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m. 

The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.

Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!

For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509

Jan
5
Tue
2021
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Jan 5 @ 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: A Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo

Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads

 

Jan
9
Sat
2021
EPIQ: Snow Fort Building Fun!
Jan 9 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Calling all dads and/or moms and kiddos out into the snow! We invite you to join us for a day of Snow Fort Building Fun via zoom. How this will work is as follows: Dana Hey will do a quick chat via ZOOM at 10am to start you off, then after that it is up to you!  The idea is to just get out in the snow, get creative and have some fun! 🙂  Take as much time as you need, and if you would like to share your snow structures with us, please send in pictures!

See you then!

Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.

Jan
11
Mon
2021
Caregivers Café: Anger & Caregiving – Something We Rarely Dare to Talk About
Jan 11 @ 7:00 PM

When family caregivers open up about their emotions, they are often mention feelings of stress, sadness and depression. But we rarely  talk about the anger, impatience and even rage that can flare up in an instant. Who hasn’t snapped back  during their caregiving journey and then relentlessly beat themselves up for it later? If you have ever felt like clenching your fists and screaming in frustration, you are not alone. Most caregivers probably experience these strong emotions from time to time.

Anger is an important emotion to explore and understand within the caregiving relationship. This Caregivers’ Café session will help you build a greater understanding of anger and your relationship to the emotion. Participants will be encouraged to articulate their feelings around anger and discuss how they express anger within their caregiving relationships. Together we will explore new ways to cope with  anger and dare to talk about it openly.  To join this online conversation, simly  contact our community orgnaizer for the Zoom log-in details

This activity is made possibe thanks to:

Jan
12
Tue
2021
Virtual Baby Chat Café: Sleep Like a Baby – Share Your Nap and Bedtime Strategies
Jan 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!

Have you ever wondered about the expression “sleep like a baby”?? Let’s admit it … sometimes babies just don’t sleep as much as we’d like them to! Join us for an informal chat about the zzzzz’s or lack thereof! Share your nap and bedtime strategies and make a new friend or two.   For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

My child is worried; How can I provide support?
Jan 12 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jan
17
Sun
2021
Bilingual Book Club – Club de lecture bilingue
Jan 17 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!

This week’s book: A Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo

Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads

 

Jan
18
Mon
2021
Cafe au Lait Crew Online
Jan 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the Café au lait Crew on  Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference.  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.  Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.

Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.

Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.

To learn more please visit  https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/ 

 

Jan
20
Wed
2021
Community Outreach for Seniors and their Caregivers: Managing Risk & Uncertainty
Jan 20 @ 10:00 AM

Life as we knew it changed drastically back in March 2020 with the declaration of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve been dealing with risk and uncertainty ever since. This is a very stressful time for everyone but particularly for seniors and their caregivers. Why not set aside some time this week to check in with with psychologist Dr Camillo Zacchai to learn new ways to manage these unsettling times. Please contact our community organizer for the login details.

This activity is made possible thanks to:

Jan
22
Fri
2021
TAB Virtual Drop In: Family Literacy Day Celebration
Jan 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and  a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline. 

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.

  • Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
  • Talk about being a parent and get support.
  • Exchange ideas and share information.

Join us for a special online Family Literacy Celebration. This year’s theme is “Travel the World Together”. Even if we can’t actually travel and visit other people, we can still learn about the world and other cultures from our homes using our imagination and resources.

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

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