International Supper at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, in the Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée des Écossais in Old Quebec. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for youth 12 to 18, and $5 for children from 5 to 11. Free for children under 5. Reservations are recommended, as this event sells out quickly. Please call 418-456-8113 to reserve your tickets
On December 2nd, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be getting out to see the Quebec art Company’s latest performance: A Streetcar Named Desire. Want to join us? Contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca to RSVP
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
VEQ’s Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre, 44, chaussée des Écossais. Join us in celebrating the holiday season! Support a good cause and take a moment to wish your colleagues, friends and partners a wonderful season. Proceeds from the cash bar help support the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign. Hors d’oeuvres are provided compliments of VEQ. RSVP by Friday, November 30 to info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 221.
Join us for technology workshops with Quebec High School’s tech-savvy students! Come learn about specific topics, or bring your own questions and devices. The students look forward to teaching you everything they know!
November 14th @9:40 A.M. : Facebook – Friends, Family and Staying Connected.
November 19th @9:15 A.M. : Pinterest – Recipes, DIY, fashion, and more!
November 21st @2:00 P.M. : Selfies and Photography from your device!
November 27th @2:00 P.M. : Youtube – Entertainment and Educational!
November 29th @9:40 A.M. : Where’s that darn file?
December 6th @2:00 P.M. : Emails and Emojis
Please RSVP with Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca
| Cassie and Maggie in a Celtic Christmas Concert, Vieux-Québec Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 7:00pm Dynamic Celtic sister duo from Nova Scotia and |
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
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
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
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
Join us for technology workshops with Quebec High School’s tech-savvy students! Come learn about specific topics, or bring your own questions and devices. The students look forward to teaching you everything they know! To register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224
| January 11th @ 9:45 |
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| January 16th @ 9:15 |
Selfies & photography |
| January 23rd
@ 2:00 |
Youtube & DIY |
Join us for technology workshops with Quebec High School’s tech-savvy students! Come learn about specific topics, or bring your own questions and devices. The students look forward to teaching you everything they know! To register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224
| January 11th @ 9:45 |
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| January 16th @ 9:15 |
Selfies & photography |
| January 23rd
@ 2:00 |
Youtube & DIY |
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
| It’s time for Lifelong Learning’s annual Welcome Back Tea and social event. This is the time to share a cup of tea with your friends and staff of Quebec City Reading Council. We will be taking membership fees for the upcoming year and offering a host of edible treats for you to enjoy. This event is open to English-speaking adults age 50 and over.
Lifelong Learning is Quebec City Reading Council’s unique program for individuals over the age of 50. LLL provides opportunities for idea exchange, peer-learning and active participation. We run a variety of educational and social sessions throughout the year. Programs include discussion groups, workshops, computer skills, multi-cultural topics, food and more! Come to the Welcome Back Tea to learn more about our program! Lifelong Learning is a peer-driven program. There is a nominal membership fee which helps support costs for special items. The annual fee includes a guest pass for one event plus free admission to all scheduled Lifelong Learning activities and events throughout the year. AS THIS IS A CATERED EVENT, REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Valcartier Family Centre is suitable for all mobility levels. Accessibility parking is available on-site. General parking is free and available off-site. To register: |
Join us for technology workshops with Quebec High School’s tech-savvy students! Come learn about specific topics, or bring your own questions and devices. The students look forward to teaching you everything they know! To register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224
| January 11th @ 9:45 |
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| January 16th @ 9:15 |
Selfies & photography |
| January 23rd
@ 2:00 |
Youtube & DIY |
You’re invited to a Community Health Education Program (CHEP) Videoconference
Subject: Community Palliative Caregiving
Presenter: Zelda Freitas, Social Worker with CIUSSS of West-Central-Island of Montreal
When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 10 am to noon
Where: Foundation Room in the basement of St. Brigid’s Home (1645 ch. St-Louis in Sillery, Qc G1S 4M3) Free parking is available for this activity, however pre-registration is necessary.
About this Session:
This health education session will address increased community awareness of palliative and comfort care. A CHSSN initiative funded by Health Canada through the Roadmap for Canada’s Official Languages 2013-2018: Education, Immigration, Communities.
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
You’re invited to a Community Health Education Program (CHEP) Videoconference
Subject: Community Palliative Caregiving
Presenter: Zelda Freitas, Social Worker with CIUSSS of West-Central-Island of Montreal
When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 10 am to noon
Where: Foundation Room in the basement of St. Brigid’s Home (1645 ch. St-Louis in Sillery, Qc G1S 4M3) Free parking is available for this activity.
About this Session:
This health education session will address increased community awareness of palliative and comfort care.
A CHSSN initiative funded by Health Canada through the Roadmap for Canada’s Official Languages 2013-2018: Education, Immigration, Communities.
https://wejh.ca/teleconference-on-c-pal-caregiving/
https://wejh.ca/teleconference-on-c-pal-caregiving/
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
| Saturday, Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. – In the Press: Video Reporting Join Global News reporter Raquel Fletcher for a workshop on video storytelling workshop at the Morrin Centre.* Learn how journalists create news stories for television, how your videos can make the greatest impact, what grabs people’s attention and how to use this medium to communicate your message. Free for members, $5 general admission. Register at morrin.org. |
| Description: | Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. – The Orchestre symphonique de Québec, directed by Fabien Gabel, with Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter present music of Schumann, Brahms and Beethoven at the Grand Théâtre. For more information, visit osq.org/concerts/le-romantisme-allemand. |
Don’t forget to watch the New England Patriots face off against the Rams of Los Angeles in this epic sports battle! Watch it on TSN, CTV or RDS!
| Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 12:15 p.m. – In honour of Blue Week (mental health awareness week) Clinical professor of psychiatry Dr. Patrick Bordeaux, will be at CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence auditorium (790 Avenue Nérée Tremblay). He will talk about ADHD: its diagnosis, pharmacological treatments and the risks and consequences associated with the MISUSE and ABUSE of these treatments, followed by a question period. Wear a blue shirt! |
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
This workshop is led by a guidance counsellor from the FORT program in partnership with the Voice of English-speaking Québec(VEQ). Some topics covered: How to introduce yourself to an employer at the job fair, a strong resumé, an effective cover letter, and follow-ups. Register on EventBrite before Feb. 5th.
Fore more details contact VEQ: 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca
Come discover why filing a complaint can be a positive action with Ian Renaud-Lauzé, from the CAAP-CN http://caap-capitalenationale.org/en/and Annalisa Turner, member of the JHSB User’s Ctte. You and the person you are caring for have legal rights. If you are disastified with quality of health and social services care you have received, you can use your voice to signal a problem and help get it corrected. Join us for an informative discussion to help caregivers, seniors and all of us better understand our rights and how the complaint process can actually improve exisiting services. In addition, Annalisa will help us to understand the vital role a Users’ Committee plays in ensuring the best care possible for clients in a healthcare setting.
This activity is taking place in collaboration with Life Long Learning and will be held at Eastern Quebec Learning Centre (3005, rue William Stuart, Quebec, QC G1W 1V4) on Thursday, February 7 starting at 10 am. To register, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer at 418-684-5333 Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net
Community Partner Event: Filing a complaint is a positive action!
Thursday, February 7, 2019
10:00-12:00
3005 William Stuart, Quebec, QC G1W 1V4
Presentation by: Centre d’assistance et d’accompagnement aux plaints (CAAP)
They we discuss services offered to support anyone who wishes to file a complaint against any institution or organization that is part of the public health and social services network.
| Feb. 8 to 17 – Quebec Winter Carnival! Discover the joys of winter in the heart of Quebec City during ten days of activities: parades, ice canoe races, visit Bonhomme’s Ice Palace and Jos’ Camp, enjoy a Calgary Flapjack Breakfast, ice skating, ice sculpting, and so much more. For details, visit carnaval.qc.ca/en/programming. |
| Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. – Quilling Workshop at the Morrin Centre.* Part of the workshops series “Vieux-Québec : oeuvre collective des gens d’ici” in partnership with ès Trad : centre de valorisation du patrimoine vivant, invites you to a quilling workshop (paperolle) offered by Deanna Harney. The workshop is free, but places are limited. A $2 deposit is required to reserve at morrin.org/en/events. This amount will be refunded upon arrival at the workshop. |
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
| Wednesday, Feb 13 at 7 p.m. Laugh Lab: Editorial Cartooning, hosted by The Gazette’s political cartoonist Aislin (Terry Mosher) at the Morrin Centre. Mosher’s presentation will be followed by a question and answer session including tips for budding artists. For more information or to register, visit morrin.org or contact the Morrin Centre at 418-694-9147. |
VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us for this free event! Transportation is provided. We’ll be going to the mall to treat ourselves and celebrate the love we have in our lives! Want to join us? Contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca to RSVP or for more information.
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
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
Saturday, March 2 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, March 3 (starting at 11 a.m.) – Quebec Art Company auditions for principal roles as well as ensemble in the fall production of the musical Fiddler on the Roof are being held at Holland School, 940 Avenue Ernest-Gagnon.
Audition registration, details on roles and expectations for the auditions are posted on the QAC website, www.quebecartcompany.com.
| Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Laugh Lab at the Morrin Centre, with a celebration of satire in music, which will include performances and activities hosted by the Montreal-based comedy duo Bowser and Blue.
For more information or to register, visit morrin.org or contact the Morrin Centre at 418-694-9147. |
Saturday, March 2 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, March 3 (starting at 11 a.m.) – Quebec Art Company auditions for principal roles as well as ensemble in the fall production of the musical Fiddler on the Roof are being held at Holland School, 940 Avenue Ernest-Gagnon.
Audition registration, details on roles and expectations for the auditions are posted on the QAC website, www.quebecartcompany.com.
March Thursday, 7 Effective Communication Workshop for Caregivers with Helen Walling, Certified Life Coach in the community art room, second floor Jeffery Hale pavilion. 10 AM to noon.
To register, contact Jan Anderson: 418-684-5333 ext. 1539
| Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. – Quebec Art Company Annual General Meeting takes place in the boardroom at CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence, 790 Avenue Nérée-Tremblay. All are welcome.
The 2019 AGM comes at a very exciting time for the Quebec Art Company. Boosted by last year’s success of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” the QAC has two more ambitious and crowd-pleasing shows in the works – “Noises Off,” a romping farce, coming in May; and the moving musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” taking the stage in late November. Initial auditions for “Fiddler” take place on March 2 and 3 (See the QAC website for details: www.quebecartcompany.com ). The business part of the AGM includes the reports of the executive officers, resolutions pertaining to the ongoing function of the company, and nomination of the 2019-20 QAC executive. After all that, we’ll share some snacks and refreshments. |
| Voice of English-speaking Québec will be providing free transportation to the 1 p.m. performance of the Shannon Irish Show.
Pick-up and drop-off at Jeffery Hale Hospital parking lot, 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy. Departure at 12 p.m., return approximately 3:30 p.m. Free parking at Jeffery Hale. RSVP by Wednesday, March 6 to info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366, ext. 221. Minimum of 10 people required. |
Saturday, March 9 – Shannon Irish Show at the Shannon Community Centre, 75 Gosford Road, Shannon.
Performances at
1:00 p.m. (doors open at noon) and
7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
Admission is $10 for adults, $3 children (6-12 yrs), free for children 5 and under. Tickets available at the door only.
Remember, on St. Patrick’s Day EVERYONE is Irish!
Information: Germaine Pelletier, (418) 524-0805 (evening). C.W.L. of Shannon
| Join us for fun games and good company while practicing your second language! The fun starts at 6PM at La Revanche (585 Boulevard Charest E, Québec, QC G1K 3J2) on Saturday, March 9th! Space is limited so please make sure to RSVP!
Please RSVP by contacting Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca |
Saturday, March 9 – Shannon Irish Show at the Shannon Community Centre, 75 Gosford Road, Shannon.
Performances at
1:00 p.m. (doors open at noon) and
7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
Admission is $10 for adults, $3 children (6-12 yrs), free for children 5 and under. Tickets available at the door only.
Remember, on St. Patrick’s Day EVERYONE is Irish!
Information: Germaine Pelletier, (418) 524-0805 (evening). C.W.L. of Shannon
| Monday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. – Irish Heritage Quebec meeting in McMahon Hall, 1145 Ave. De Salaberry.Samantha Bilodeau, a graduate of Université Laval and a Gaelic football player with Les Patriotes de Québec, will give a presentation entitled Between Memory and History: Connecting the Irish Past between Shannon and Valcartier. Refreshments will be served and parking stubs for Îlot St-Patrick will be validated. For more information call 418-704-3404. |
| On March 14th, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us for this free event! Transportation is provided. We’ll be going to a rustic sugar shack to take advantage of a seasonal tradition!
Want to join us? Contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca to RSVP or for more information. |
| Join us for a traditional sugar shack experience and good company while practicing your second language! We will be meeting at Cité Joie on Saturday, March 16th at 10AM! Can’t get there? No problem! We’ll be offering free transportation to the event from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion!
Space is limited so please make sure to RSVP!Please RSVP by contacting Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca |
| Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. – A Celtic Night with Harpist Johanne at St. Michael’s Church, 1800 Chemin Saint-Louis (Sillery).
Advance reservation $25 by e-transfer to harpmeditationyogafest@oricom.ca or call 1-902-300-5355, is recommended to assure a place. Admission $30 at the door the day of the event. For more information, visit johannemcinnis.ca or Harp & Yoga Festival on Facebook. |
| Sunday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day celebration at St. Patrick’s Church. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. followed by a banquet at 5 p.m. in McMahon Hall. Banquet tickets are $35 per person (free for children under 12).
Tickets are available after weekend Masses or by contacting the parish office at 418-524-3544. Free parking available at Îlot Saint-Patrick. Follow the indications for St. Patrick’s Church and bring your parking stub to the church for validation. |
The workshop will be on Tuesday, March 18th from 2-3:30pm at the Valcartier Family Centre, and will cover the dangers of Fraud, as well as how to mitigate the chances of it happening to you.
To register, contact Jessica Price at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or jessica.price@veq.ca
| Join us for a potluck and good company while practicing your second language! We will be meeting in the Art room on the second floor of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion on Wednesday, March 27th at 6PM! Please let us know what you plan to bring when you RSVP!
Space is limited so please make sure to RSVP!Please RSVP by contacting Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca Joignez vous à nous pour un repas communautaire et de la bonne compagnie tout en pratiquant votre langue seconde! Nous nous rencontrons dans la salle d’Art au deuxième étage du Pavillon Jeffery Hale Mercredi, le 27 Mars à 18h! Laissez nous savoir ce que vous planifiez emmener quand vous réservez! Les places sont limités, donc il faut RSVP! Pour plus d’informations, ou pour s’inscrire, contactez Alexandra Hartley au 418-683-2366 poste 224 ou alexandra.hartley@veq.ca |
| Thursday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. – VEQ Spring Fest 5@7 at Les 3 Brasseurs, Place Ste-Foy, 2450 Boulevard Laurier (first floor). Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Bring a friend! Come hear about what we have been up to in the last year, and learn more about what we have in store for you next. RSVP by March 22 to info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366, ext. 221. |
| April 2 – 7: Visit Morrin.org website for details.
In addition to inspiring, surprising, captivating, and often funny discussions with authors, join us for writing workshops, new musical events, our renowned Books and Wine event, as well as our Books and Brunch on Sunday. Meet 30 authors and musicians at this annual celebration of English-language literature and arts taking place, for the most part, at the Morrin Centre, the home of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s library. Stay tuned for more, as we will be unveiling our special programming to highlight 10 years of Imagination in the coming weeks! |
| Wednesday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m. – Join VEQ’s Local Vocals choir! Do you enjoy singing and socializing? Do you want a chance to shine and bring joy to your community? VEQ is offering a special workshop at Chalmers-Wesley United Church in collaboration with the Cornell University Chorus to those hoping to get involved. Free transportation is provided from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion to the workshop. Don’t forget to RSVP! To be part of this initiative, or for more information, contact alexandra.hartley@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366, ext. 224. Snacks will be served after the workshop. Please register for the free transportation provided by VEQ. There is not enough parking at the church lot for visitors on weekdays. |
| Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. – Cornell University Chorus concert on the theme of “Visions and Dreams” at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Ste-Ursule. Admission $20. The 46-voice university choir, from Ithaca, New York, will perform music from the 16th century to the present day in five different languages. They explore music that conveys a vision, or relates a dream, or simply induces in the listener a dreamlike state. They will also present their 2018 commission from Australian composer Melissa Dunphy, who dove bravely into the vivid, unsettling poetry of the anarchist Lola Ridge (1873-1941). |
| Stress, Anxiety & Panic Attacks: DVD presentation featuring Dr. Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Psychologist.
Where: Community Wellness Centre in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, G1S 2M4, main floor board room. Cost: $Free AND free parking For more details, visit https://wejh.ca/mental-health-week/ |
| Saturday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. – GAME of TRIVIA at Quebec High School. Teams of five players maximum. $50 per team. BYO snacks and refreshments. For more information or to obtain the registration form, contact Susan McBain at suemcpow@gmail.com. |
| Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. – Club Musical de Québec presents Yuja Wang (pianist) and Gautier Capuçon (cellist) at the Palais Montcalm. Information and tickets available at clubmisicaldequebe.com |
| Monday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. – Irish Heritage Quebec meet in McMahon Hall (St. Patrick’s Church), 1145 de Salaberry. Michael Collins will give a presentation entitled In Search of a Voice, which will discuss the emergence of policy within the historical record leading up to and through the “hunger years” in Ireland. This officious voice of neo-economists emerged as clinical, data-driven and bureaucratic and anathema to sympathy and state-sanctioned charity. Refreshments will be served and parking stubs for Îlot St-Patrick will be validated. For more information phone Irish Heritage Quebec at 418-704-3404. Michael Collins is a well-established Irish novelist with ten works of fiction on the market as well as being a world-class marathon runner. In 2016, He completed his long “famine” run from Grosse Ile to Toronto. Originally from Limerick, Ireland, he currently lives in the United States. He studied at the University of Notre Dame and completed a PhD at the University of Chicago. For more information, visit irishheritagequebec.net |
| EVENING Information Session: Federal Tax Credits and Benefits for Caregivers, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities.
Join us at a special evening information session for seniors and/or their caregivers. Learn everything that you need to know about tax credits and benefits for caregivers, seniors and persons with disabilities with Canada Revenue Agency Outreach Officer, Madeleine Castelo. Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 6:45 PM Location: Room 1123 on the main floor of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). Light refreshments will be served. This activity is free and so is parking in the hospital parking lot. Participants are asked to register by calling 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or by emailing janderson@jhpartners.ne |
| Lifelong Learning is pleased to present a workshop on watercolors. Participants will be given supplies they require and will learn the art of painting with watercolors. No experience necessary. This activity is for lifelong Learning members and their guests (with guest passes). To learn more about Lifelong Learning, contact the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258 or info@lifelonglearningquebec.org.
Lifelong Learning is Quebec City Reading Council’s unique program for individuals over the age of 50. LLL provides English-Speaking Adults in Quebec City with opportunities for idea exchange, peer learning and active participation. We run a variety of educational and social sessions throughout the year. |
| Thursday, April 11 from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. – Lunch Conference with Michèle Audette, Commissioner on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence, IA Financial Group Auditorium, 790, ave Nérée-Tremblay. |
| Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. – St. John’s Masonic Lodge brunch St. John’s Lodge, Quebec City’s English-language Masonic Lodge, is having a brunch on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at the lodge building located at 51 Rue des Jardins, in the Old City. Free parking is available at the nearby Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. All men and women are welcome. A very sumptuous brunch will be served including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, hash browns, orange juice and hot beverages. Martin Parrot will give a talk on the history of the spread of knowledge from the Middle East to Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and its influence on modern-day thinking. The duration of his talk will be about 30 minutes and there will be a discussion period after. The cost of the brunch and talk is $10. Any extra donations will go to the Masonic Charity Committee. Please reserve your tickets ahead of time with the Junior Warden Chris Minicucci at 581-997-2628 or by e-mail at minicucci.c@gmail.com. |
| Saturday, April 13 at 4 p.m. – Somers High School Chamber Choir (New York) concert at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 31 rue des Jardins, in Old Quebec.* Free admission. Donations welcome. |
Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. – La Sinfonia de Québec presents Festa di Vivaldi, featuring concertos for violin, viola d’amour and cello at the Théâtre de la Cité universitaire, Pavillon Palasis-Prince, Université Laval. Tickets $20 in presale at lepointdevente.com or $25 at the door. Students $10, children 12 and under $5.
Tuesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. – Ardsley High School Select Chorus (New York) concert at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.* Free admission. Donations welcome.
| Lifelong Learning is pleased to present a workshop on watercolors. Participants will be given supplies they require and will learn the art of painting with watercolors. No experience necessary. This activity is for lifelong Learning members and their guests (with guest passes). To learn more about Lifelong Learning, contact the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258 or info@lifelonglearningquebec.org.
Lifelong Learning is Quebec City Reading Council’s unique program for individuals over the age of 50. LLL provides English-Speaking Adults in Quebec City with opportunities for idea exchange, peer learning and active participation. We run a variety of educational and social sessions throughout the year. |
| Friday, April 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. – Good Friday Procession of the Cross, an ecumenical and bilingual service starting at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Ste-Ursule, and proceeding through the streets of Old Quebec to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Notre-Dame Basilica and the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Dramatic readings of the Passion according to Saint John will take place at each stop along the way. Music director Antoine Trépanier will lead an ecumenical choir, accompanied by organist Benjamin Waterhouse. |
| April 20 and 21 – Easter Weekend at the Auberge Saint-Antoine, 8 Rue Saint-Antoine/corner of Rue Dalhousie, Old Québec.
Saturday: Easter Tea-Time from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. $28 per person (plus taxes and service). Sunday Easter Brunch at Chez Muffy. Three services starting at 9 a.m. $60 per adult including drinks and $20 per child including drinks (plus taxes and service). Reservations at saint-antoine.com/easter-at-the-auberge. |
| Life tends to get in the way for families to spend time together. Our loved ones always seem to be working, traveling or moving. This session will discuss ways to stay connected with our families, friends, and the community no matter where we are. This activity is for lifelong Learning members and their guests (with guest passes). To learn more about Lifelong Learning, contact the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258 or info@lifelonglearningquebec.org.
Lifelong Learning is Quebec City Reading Council’s unique program for individuals over the age of 50. LLL provides English-Speaking Adults in Quebec City with opportunities for idea exchange, peer learning and active participation. We run a variety of educational and social sessions throughout the year. |
| April 26 at 8 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. – What if? – The musical by J.P. Chartier and Bravi Productions returns with a brand new cast, a tighter script and live musicians to make the music come alive at La salle Multi – Méduse, 591 Rue de Saint-Vallier Est. Tickets ($27.12) are available at lepointdevente.com or by calling (418) 473-3690 or email info@braviproductions.ca. |
| Lifelong Learning is excited to be partnering with Université Laval and like-minded organizations across Canada in a new project called “Creative Later Life in the Digital Age.” At this session, we will be discussing the benefits of participating in music and what to expect for activities over the next year. A demonstration of some of the musical activities may be offered. The Creative Later Life project aims to mobilize music and creative technologies for inclusive later-life musical learning, participation, creative expression, digital literacy, and quality of life.
This activity will be accessible for all and is for members of the community 50 and over. To register: email or call the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258 or info@lifelonglearningquebec.org |
| COME AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SHANNON “Shannon: The Log Drive on the Jacques-Cartier River” The Local Heritage Council and the Shannon Historical Society invite you to attend their fifth annual historical evening. Since 2015 our evenings have unveiled, chapter by chapter, different aspects of life in Shannon. This year’s conference will present a page of Shannon’s history that is as fascinating as it is important: that of the log drive on the Jacques-Cartier River. Come discover new stories, tales, legends and pictures, with special guest, Mrs. Dorothée Boilard. When : Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Where : Shannon Community Centre, 75 Gosford Road We hope to see you there! |
| May 3 and May 4 at 7:30 p.m. – Quebec High School music-theatre class presents the musical “The Wizard of Oz” in Webster Auditorium, 945 Avenue Belvedere.
Tickets on sale at the door $10 adults, $5 students, free for 6 and under. |
| Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Saint Brigid’s Guild SPRING SALE! Clothing for men and women, purses, accessories, bedding, towels, jewellery and more, at their new location, the Eastern Québec Learning Centre, 3005 Rue William-Stuart (corner of Chemin Saint-Louis and Lavigerie). Cash, credit and debit cards accepted. |
Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network will present a Historic Quebec City Walking Tour as part of its Heritage Talks Speaker Series. Starting from in front of the Morrin Centre.
This is a FREE event but space is limited. Please reserve by calling Christina at 514-266-9682 or email communications@qahn.org.
Join guide, Simon Jacobs, as he takes you on a tour of the Old City, exploring some of the Anglophone aspects of its history.
Some of the highlights of this tour include La Maison de la littérature; McMahon Street, and its Irish and English influences; the Augustine Convent, now a
hotel and wellness centre; Dufferin Terrace; and the Quebec Fresco mural.
| Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to noon – Trinity Church ACW Coffee Party, 2687 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois, Ste-Foy. Tickets $5. Coffee, hot biscuits, jams, bake table, nearly-new items, knitting, books, etc. |
| May 3 and May 4 at 7:30 p.m. – Quebec High School music-theatre class presents the musical “The Wizard of Oz” in Webster Auditorium, 945 Avenue Belvedere.
Tickets on sale at the door $10 adults, $5 students, free for 6 and under. |
| Noontime Knit Fest : lead by Young Granny Stitches Knits & Crafts
Where: Community Wellness Centre in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, G1S 2M4, 2nd floor art room. Cost: $Free AND free parking. Door prize to be won! For more details, visit https://wejh.ca/mental-health-week/ |
Some of us just want to be more comfortable using a computer and being online. Nothing fancy, just the basics – and that’s a great thing! In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the basics of online navigation, how to safely shop online and the best ways to effectively use your online banking tools. This webinar is great for all ages and is a must for those who may feel intimidated by all of the new and constantly changing online tools. Please email michelle_osbourne@qcrc.org or call 418.681.1258 for more information or to register.
| Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. – My Morrin: Some Enchanted Evening! Join us as singers Philippe Girard, Tony Pelletier, Vanessa Bergeron, Anne Payer, JP Chartier, Nathalie Perron and Cassandra Allard accompanied by pianist Dominic Grondin, and led by Zita Bombardier, hosted by Peter Calkins, perform the greatest classics of the French musical tradition such as Brel and Reggiani, as well as titles drawn from the musicals Golden Age, from Kiss Me, Kate to Summer Stock and South Pacific. Light-hearted, humorous songs, but also touching ones. Stay with us after this hour-long performance for a casual meet-and-greet with the artists. Free for Morrin members, $5 for non-members. To reserve your place, visit morrin.org/en/events/my-morrin-some-enchanted-evening. |
| Open Gallery: lead by Elsa Dykema Moreau, Art Program Coordinator
Where: Community Wellness Centre in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, G1S 2M4, 2nd floor art room. Cost: $Free AND free parking Try other mindful practices like going for a walk, reading a book, being with yourself, visiting a friend or family member, volunteering! For more details, visit https://wejh.ca/mental-health-week/ |
| Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. – Annual General Meeting of the Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Users Committee in the Kildare Lounge at Saint Brigid’s Home, 1645 Chemin St. Louis, Québec. Everyone is cordially invited. The meeting will be followed at 6:30 p.m. by an information session for Saint Brigid’s Residents and their families. For information call: 418-682-2252, ext. 1454. |
Community Art Class & Open Gallery: lead by Elsa Dykema Moreau, Art Program Coordinator
Where: Community Wellness Centre in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, G1S 2M4, 2nd floor art room. Cost: $Free AND free parking
For more details, visit https://wejh.ca/mental-health-week/
Join us for a caregiver’s tea with France Gaudet, Occupational Therapist/Team Leader with Jeffery Hale Community Services’ Home Care Team. Discover how occupational therapy can help make life easier for you and your loved one. Learn more about home safety, and car transfers. Find out what‘s new in specialized equipment, such as mobility aids (canes and walkers), bathroom safety aids (grab bars and raised toilet seats) and self-care equipment to help out with daily tasks like bathing and eating. All participants will take home a free handy bar to help your loved one get in and out of the car safely thanks to a donation from the Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Users’ Committee.
When? Thursday, May 9 starting at 10 AM
Where? Partners’ Room on the second floor of the community Wellness Centre in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy)
This activity is free. Participants are asked to call 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 to register. If you are reluctant to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you. This activity is made possible thanks to funding from
| Mamma Mia! Sing-along : lead by Mary Bernier, BFA, Actress
Where: Québec Baptist Church, 70 Grande-Allée Ouest, G1R 2G6. Cost: $Free, parking in the streets and surrounding area. Bring your water bottle. For more details, visit https://wejh.ca/mental-health-week/ |
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Repair Café will be held at La Patente, 507 Rue des Sables. For more information on the Repair Café and how to participate, refer to the March 20, 2019 issue of the QCT: qctonline.com/repair-caf-helps-do-it-yourselfers-fix-household-items.
| May 11 (at 7 p.m.), 14, 16 and 18 (at 8 p.m.) – Opéra de Québec presents Verdi’s “Nabucco” at the Grand Théâtre.
For details and reservations, visit operadequebec.com/en/programming/nabucco-verdi. |
Monday May 13 at 7:30 p.m. – Irish Heritage Quebec meets in McMahon Hall.* Steven L. Cameron of Coirneal Cealteach in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière will give a presentation titled Our Ancestors: Research and Discovery. The question as to “who” the ancestor was has always intrigued those in the search for their roots. But the “why” behind their presence here opens up multiple levels of surprise and discovery! Join us as Steven shares some of his recent discoveries that further help us understand the times within which the ancestor lived and shed light on the complexity to the story of the Irish ancestor. Refreshments will be served and parking stubs for Îlot St-Patrick will be validated. For more information phone Irish Heritage Quebec at 418-704-3404.
Community Health Education Program (CHEP) Video Conference
Topic: Better Bowel Health–An Update
Guest Speaker: Myra Siminovitch, Physiotherapist
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10 am -12 pm
Location: Board Room 1123 Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 ch. Ste-Foy)
Almost everyone experiences it occasionally. Some have recurrent bouts. The Quebec Gastrointestinal Society estimate that between 15 to 20% of the population has persistent ongoing chronic constipation. This health promotion session takes a closer look at the journey through our digestive system from top to bottom (mouth to anus). It will focus on the nearly 26 feet long intestines (bowel), nearly six times the length of the body. Join us to explore this fascinating organ and its importance to your physical and psychological well-being.
This activity is FREE and so is parking in the Jeffery Hale Hospital parking lot. To reserve your seat please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 Ext. 1539
A CHSSN initiative funded by Health Canada through the Roadmap for Canada’s Official Languages 2018: Education, Immigration, Communities
| May 16 17, 18 (7:30 p.m) and May 19 (2 p.m.) – The Quebec Art Company presents Michael Frayn’s comedy “Noises Off”, directed by Cheryl Rimmer, in the Auditorium of CEGEP St. Lawrence, 790 Ave. Nérée-Tremblay. Tickets $20. For more information and ticket reservations, visit quebecartcompany.com. |
| May 16 17, 18 (7:30 p.m) and May 19 (2 p.m.) – The Quebec Art Company presents Michael Frayn’s comedy “Noises Off”, directed by Cheryl Rimmer, in the Auditorium of CEGEP St. Lawrence, 790 Ave. Nérée-Tremblay. Tickets $20. For more information and ticket reservations, visit quebecartcompany.com. |
| May 16 17, 18 (7:30 p.m) and May 19 (2 p.m.) – The Quebec Art Company presents Michael Frayn’s comedy “Noises Off”, directed by Cheryl Rimmer, in the Auditorium of CEGEP St. Lawrence, 790 Ave. Nérée-Tremblay. Tickets $20. For more information and ticket reservations, visit quebecartcompany.com. |
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us for a viewing of the Quebec Art Company’s latest performance: Noises Off!
Noises Off, by British playwright and novelist Michael Frayn, has been acclaimed as one of the funniest plays ever written, earning many Broadway awards and nominations for its first run in 1982 and two revivals in 2002 and 2015. The 1992 movie version starred Carol Burnett and Michael Caine.
The QAC version features a talented and enthusiastic nine-player cast of veterans and newcomers, all under the experienced direction of Cheryl Rimmer.
A bus will be provided for free for this activity. Please contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca to register!
| May 16 17, 18 (7:30 p.m) and May 19 (2 p.m.) – The Quebec Art Company presents Michael Frayn’s comedy “Noises Off”, directed by Cheryl Rimmer, in the Auditorium of CEGEP St. Lawrence, 790 Ave. Nérée-Tremblay. Tickets $20. For more information and ticket reservations, visit quebecartcompany.com. |
| No matter if you’re an advanced computer user or just starting out, this webinar is for you! Having a properly maintained computer will minimize technical issues and maximize the lifetime of your computer. In this information session you will learn about the 10 best things you can do to keep your computer ‘clean’ and up-to-date. Please email michelle_osbourne@qcrc.org or call 418.681.1258 for more information or to register. |
| Talk on Sleep & Mental Health: by Dr. Meagan Daley, PhD, Psychologist
Where: Cegep St. Lawrence’s iA Financial Group auditorium, 790 Avenue Nérée-Tremblay, G1V 4K2. Cost: $Free, Bus provided from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 for details. For more details, visit https://wejh.ca/mental-health-week/ |
Voice of English-speaking Québec is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. Get together with old friends and meet new ones, learn about VEQ and hear about our highlights from the past year. Appetizers and refreshments will be served and parking is free.
Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 221 or by emailing info@veq.ca
Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.
All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!
For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca
| Tuesday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. – Back in the Day book launch at the Community Centre, 1743 Boulevard Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. This is the result of a year-long project to bring together students and seniors and share stories about “back in the day.” Followed by a buffet supper. |