If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talks, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc) *programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.
Thursday May 27th: Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!
Thursday June 3rd: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!
Thursday June 10th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!
Thursday June 17th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!
To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224. Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.
Ever peruse the aisles of the SAQ looking to try something new but end up buying the same wine you always buy? Have you ever wished you could express your wine tastes better to help you choose? At this activity, we will watch a series of video lectures to learn how to trust and communicate our own taste and aroma preferences. Our professor will guide us through the technical jargon of wineselection to get us on the path to sounding like expert sommeliers.
We can’t venture out to the Ile d’Orleans this year for a proper wine tasting but perhaps a virtual course will help us prep for future excursions.
Registration for this event is required. Click HERE to register. This event is free. No dues are required.
Do you have a question, concern or having difficulty registering? Email Meghan at info@lifelongle
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
May 25th: Recap of Previous sessions (device settings, google duo/zoom, email) & questions
June 1st: eBooks and online library access
June 8th: Podcasts and Audiobooks
June 15th: Photos! Camera, editing, sharing
For more information and to register, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Do you have a child in the sixth grade moving onto secondary school next year? Both English-speaking parents AND their soon-to-be high schoolers are invited to take part in this fabulous virtual workshop being offered FREE by the community Wellness Centre.
Join psycho-educator Julie Fraser and others for this new workshop designed to cover many of the questions and worries you might have about this milestone time in a young person’s life. Julie has much knowledge to share thanks to her career as a pyscho-educator in a primary school, and from the first-hand experience she gained when her own children transitioned to high school.
Click here to attend and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talks, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc) *programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.
Thursday May 27th: Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!
Thursday June 3rd: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!
Thursday June 10th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!
Thursday June 17th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!
To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224. Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.
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!
ZOOM into Baby Chat Café on June 8th
Join us for a discussion about possibilities and ideas of how to stay connected over the summer months.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
May 25th: Recap of Previous sessions (device settings, google duo/zoom, email) & questions
June 1st: eBooks and online library access
June 8th: Podcasts and Audiobooks
June 15th: Photos! Camera, editing, sharing
For more information and to register, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talks, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc) *programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.
Thursday May 27th: Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!
Thursday June 3rd: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!
Thursday June 10th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!
Thursday June 17th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!
To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224. Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.
This event is open to all adults age of 50+ in the Quebec City area.
It’s our last Lifelong Learning activity before summer. We can’t have a happy hour this year in person, but we can certainly get together virtually for a fun social event that gets our little grey cells working. Join me for a day of fun games and trivia, while we say goodbye for now and share our summer plans.
Registration for this event is required. Click HERE to register.This event is free. No dues are required.
Do you have a question, concern or having difficulty registering? Email Meghan at info@lifelongle
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
May 25th: Recap of Previous sessions (device settings, google duo/zoom, email) & questions
June 1st: eBooks and online library access
June 8th: Podcasts and Audiobooks
June 15th: Photos! Camera, editing, sharing
For more information and to register, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Preserve your eyesight and improve your vision. Learn about normal vision changes and the various diseases affecting vision as we age and how to stay safe and independent by taking steps to improve your eye health.
Join us on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Click on the green Register Button above. Under the question block which asks: Name of local community organization that invited you to this event, please insert JH Community Partners. Kindly contact Claire Quenville, Well 50+ Program Coordinator, if you need assistance or additional information.
About your presenter
Dr. Antonio Canuto, OD, Optometrist, a University of Montreal graduate, has been practicing pediatric and geriatric low vision optometry at the Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre since 1996. Dr. Canuto has a particular interest in macular degeneration.
A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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
Get your ZOOM registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfu-tpjIqG9LHNpo9u73Re10S2bw6kThh
For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 1550
Rights don’t get lost with age join us for a free interactive virtual conference on seniors’ rights presented by a lawyer from JURIPOP / Caravane 360 on June 17 .
Learn more about:
Autonomy of the person · Abuse
Housing · Power of attorney and protection mandate
Wills and estate · Medical aid in dying
Anticipated medical directives
Please register by June 16 with Marie-Christine Beaulieu, Program Coordinator to obtain the Zoom login details
418 684-5333 ext. 2212
mcbeaulieu@jhpartners.net
This activity has been made possible thanks to funding from:
If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talks, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc) *programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.
Thursday May 27th: Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!
Thursday June 3rd: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!
Thursday June 10th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!
Thursday June 17th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!
To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224. Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.
June 29: Device basics and settings
July 6: Email
July 13: Using zoom
July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224
Voice of English Speaking Quebec is inviting all people 50+ living in the northern perimeter of Quebec City ( ex: Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier) to hop on the bus and join us on a shopping trip to Place Laurier.
Places are limited, for more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.
This week’s activity: Ice breakers
For a detailed schedule or to sign up, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjan@veq.ca.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.
June 29: Device basics and settings
July 6: Email
July 13: Using zoom
July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people living in the ” Northern Perimeter” ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Stoneham-Twekesbury ) to hop on the bus and join us as we venture in to Old Quebec for some sight seeing and a free concert, offered by Chalmers-Wesley United. Strap on your walking shoes, tour the neighborhood and then enjoy music by Samuel Croteau ( piano) and Antoine Trépanier ( flute and bassoon).
For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian, 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.
This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!
For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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!
ZOOM into Baby Chat Café on Tuesday, July 13th
Join us for a virtual get together and connect with other English-speaking parents and babies!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.
June 29: Device basics and settings
July 6: Email
July 13: Using zoom
July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anybody 50+ to hop on the bus and join us for brunch at Ben et Florentine in Val-Belair.
Bus pick-up will be at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.
To reserve your spot, or for more information, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.
This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!
For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites adults ages 50+ to hop on the bus and explore the Maya exhibit at the museum of civilization. There is no cost to admission.
Pick ups are at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres.
For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
What you need to bring: Yoga mat, water bottle, small towel, comfortable clothing and a smile 🙂
***PLEASE NOTE that in case of rain, the Yoga session will be hosted on Zoom and a link will be sent directly to you.
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, museum visits etc)
For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.
June 29: Device basics and settings
July 6: Email
July 13: Using zoom
July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking community aged 50+ to hop on the bus.
This week, get your shopping bags handy as we go to the Marché Sainte-Foy and stock up on fresh produce!
Pick up at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres.
To reserve your places on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.
This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!
For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking Community aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go into Old Quebec to enjoy a concert at Chalmers-Wesley United. This week, Crépuscule ( traditional Scottish music).
Pick up in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Join our volunteer EPIQ host Amy at the beautiful Parc de l’Anse Benson on Saturday, August 7th.
Discover this charming south shore park with a great view on the St.Lawrence River and the iconic bridges. Meet or catch up with fellow English-speaking parents and take a deep breath of fresh air after the long year we’ve had. Hey! We’ve weathered parenthood during a pandemic. No small feet (pun intended).
If it rains, the event will be cancelled.
SSEN (South Shore English Network), a local community organization, is providing some refreshments & snacks but it’s bring your own picnic blanket and lunch!
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the historic chapel in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac , and then enjoy some ice cream ( or gelato).
Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.
For more information or to reserve your spots, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366x 224 or cathrine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Voice of Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go Out and About to the Quebec City Aquarium.
Bus pick up from St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres ( 12:00 and 12:20 respectively).
For more information or to reserve you spot, contact Catherine baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anyone aged 50+ to hop on the bus and head out to the Aquarium! Get your walking shoes on, bring a lunch and 22$ cash to pay for the entry fee.
To reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418 683 2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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.
We’re back!! EPIQ will once again have in-person activities again in its 2021-’22 year! What better way to start than with an in-person EPIQ Planning Party, and YOU are invited!
EPIQ is a great way to build a network of new friends and a welcoming community vibe. In recent years, parents have hosted family outings, events for moms and dads like pumpkin patch outings, apple picking, clothing swaps, spa nights, tobogganing, and our annual HOHOHO Holiday Party. All events are led by volunteer parents like yourselves but we are here to help you spread the word.
Be part of the planning for the coming year! Join us on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 pm. Bring your smiles, energy, event ideas, agendas, and your appetites! Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can take this into account when ordering a boxed meal for you.
Sign up FAST! Only 10 parents can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Voice of English Speaking Quebec is inviting people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go have brunch at Cochon Dingue and then head over to Winners and Homesense for shopping!
For more information or to reserve your place on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go for a walk through the gardens at FloresSens!
Bring a lunch, as we will be eating there.
Entry to the trails is 10$
Bus pick up ( free) from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon. We will leave at approximately 10 am and return at approximately 1 pm.
For more information and to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- Rree of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
What’s new!
- Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”. We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
- Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
- Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible. Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
- Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
“Knowing how to act in a medical emergency can save a life.” (Mayo Clinic, 2017).
Knowledge is power, and the more we know, the quicker and better we can act. Join us to learn about the most common medical emergencies that seniors and caregivers may face and how to handle them.
Presenter, Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, M.ScA, BCN, CNEd, Senior Advisor – JHCP
Click the green “Register” button above to sign up. Hope to see you there!
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English Speaking Community over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week, we will discover take a tour of Ile d’Orleans. Visit a bakery, a produce stand and more!
There will be a bus pick up in Shannon ( 75 Chemin de Gosford) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 blv Valcartier). Departure approximately 9 and 9:20 a.m.
For more information, or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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: Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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 Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go to explore the Arts Alive! Festival at the Morrin Centre.
Music, presentations and artisan booths will fill the Chaussée Ecossais.
Transportation ( Free!) from Shannon Hall and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres at approximately 1p.m.
For more information contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 of the English Speaking Community to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week we will head over to see the spectacular Chutes Montmorency.
Pack a lunch, bring your 4$ entry fee to the Sépaq site, and let the bus bring you to the top and the bottom of the falls. With luck, the fall colours will put on a show!
There will be a bus picking people up from Shannon ( 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valartier ( 10:20 a.m.).
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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: Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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 Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
There’s no better fall activity than apple picking! Come join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Hilary and Shelley at Cidrerie & Vergers St-Nicolas on Saturday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. for a fun morning of climbing ladders and munching on apples. Take home enough apples to make pies, soups, and applesauce for months!
Pay for your apples and hang out with the group! You may also want to visit the market nearby with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, guided tours, and free cider tastings.
Hope to see you there!
About EPIQ
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre. Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding
support.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by a helpful Certified Breastfeeding Consultant from Allaitement Québec
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.
Registration required. We can only accommodate 5 parents plus your abdue to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus.
This week, we drive out to Ile d’Orléans for cider tasting, apple picking, and a bakery visit.
Cider tasting and tour is 5$ + tax, please ensure you have cash to pay for your tour and tasting and the apples you pick! Bring a bag to bring your apples home in!
Pick up from Shannon Community Centre at 9:15 a.m., Pick up from Saint-Gabriel Community Centre at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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 succeed academically and to be happy at school. Join us to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.
The session will cover these topics:
- Arriving at school ready to learn
- Organizing themselves
- Reinforcing learning concepts at home
- Expanding their vocabulary particularly in their second language
- Establishing good rapport with teacher and school
- Developing study skills and much more!
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.
For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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: Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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 Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Liana and Amanda at the beautiful Base de Plein Air in Sainte-Foy for a Nature Walk with Children on October 1. The topic for this walk will be Fall Trees and Liana will be basing the activity on the Nature Play Today curriculum by Sarah Szuminski.
Nature play is a great way for a child to learn about the world around them. After a short chat about the environment that you will explore, toddlers can dive into the rich sensory experience that is the great outdoors!
The target age group for this activity is 2 to 5, though younger and older siblings are welcome!
Notes: This event will happen rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather. Feel free to bring a snack for your child/children for snack time. The walk should take about an hour.
About EPIQ
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre. Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
What’s new!
- Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”. We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
- Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
- Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible. Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
- Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to go to jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin centre and then get a bite to eat.
Pick up in Shannon at the community centre at 10:00 a.m
Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 10:20 a.m.
Tickets are 6$ plus tax.
You will need your vaccine passport to get lunch at a local restaurant.
Please wear appropriate shoes, as the floor of the jail has an uneven walking surface!
For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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: Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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 Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events (trivia, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.
To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Join us for an informative session with:
- Dr. Serge Gauthier, MD-Neurology
- Claire Webster, PAC, CPCA, Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk
Our presenters will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia as well as important considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individual as well as the care partner.
Registration in advance on Zoom is required. Click on the green register button above.