Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment!
This week’s book: Ru by Kim Thúy
Find the book synopsis here: Ru by Kim Thúy on Goodreads
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 pefer, 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 hassels!
Geneviève Fily-Paré, speech pathologist with Centre Mosaïque de Québec: Clinique d’orthophonie will be joining us for a discussion on communicating with your baby. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy intiative.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
A big part of the learning process when moving to a new country consists of understanding the local financial system. VEQ in partnership with Option Travail invites you to participate in this virtual workshop, aimed at helping you understand how to manage your money in Canada.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Please join the EPIQ gang for a summer social via your home through Zoom. Use this occasion to get dressed up, enjoy a little plate of yummy adult snacks and quench your thirst while chatting. Please register by noon on the day of the event so we can send you the login details. Any questions? C0ntact Dana, the host for this special evening!
In lieu of our usual Café au lait Crew onsite sessions the Wellness Centre will be offering online breastfeeding support on Tuesday, June 9 and 30 starting at 10 AM. You can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and the expertice of Kate Nadeau, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Partners are welcome as well. There will be time for your questions and a place for all nursing moms (expectant or actively breastfeeding) to get individual support. Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email janderson@jhpartners.net to sign up.
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net
July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero
Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better? How does food impact function? Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible through funding from
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for a 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain login information. Kindly email our community organizer for more details: janderson@jhpartners.net
July 21 – 7 pm and July 23 – 10 am : Making Health and Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic with Occupational therapist, Christiane Ruggiero
Food habits during a Pandemic, how could you do better? How does food impact function? Learn answers to these questions along with some easy recipes that can add health and vitality and help boost your positive food habits.
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24- 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible through funding from
New to Quebec City and eager to meet people? Join us on the Plains for a fun meet-and-greet outdoors on a historic site with gorgeous views and a beautiful garden.
Bring a blanket, snacks, and your energy to share your experiences with other newcomers.
Although physical distancing measures have been relaxed, we are still encouraging everyone to wear a mask, carry hand-sanitizer, and keep a safe physical distance.
RSVP by e-mail to Maria Castro to confirm your attendance and enter your name for the door prize raffle!
Parking is available and so is transportation by bus (lines 11, 800, 801, or 807) followed by a short walk.
Join other English-speaking parents for EPIQ’s second virtual “Whine Down”! Bring your own favorite cocktail or mocktail and socialize virtually. Catch up with each other. Whine if you must 🙂
Pre-registration is necessary by noon on the same day so we can send you the log-in details. The fun starts at 8 pm … but arrive when it suits and stay as long as you like! Register by contacting our community organizer by email: janderson@jhpartners.net For more information send a FB message to Michelle Lupien, our EPIQ host for this event.
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien
Find the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Create a homemade fort or tent prior to this session and give your playmates a virtual tour at this EPIQ get together for English-speaking families! Learn more about our Pop-Up Pages literacy project at the same time. Pre-registration is necessary by the day prior so we can send you the log-in details.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien
Find the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads
We are pleased to let you know that the Bishop’s Forum is going virtual!
We will be welcoming young English-speaking Quebecers aged 17-26 who:
- Identify as members of the English-speaking community
- Want to deepen their understanding of how Quebec society works
- Are passionate about working with their peers to bring about positive change
WHEN: Saturday, August 8th through Tuesday, August 11th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHAT: Themes we have discussed at past Forums have included engaged citizenship, indigenous rights, social sustainability, mental health and health care, education, linguistic rights and much more. The Forum’s discussions are driven by participants’ interests and passions.
WHERE & HOW: Participants will join our virtual Bishop’s Forum community for an online experience connecting with engaged youth from across the province (sessions will be hosted via web-based teleconferencing).
What will participants gain from the Bishop’s Forum?
- Connect with fellow young Quebecers who will positively challenge them
- Expand their network and engage with inspiring guest speakers
- Become empowered to lead change in their own community
We’re also hosting an Instagram live event at @bishopsforum for interested young people on Tuesday, June 30th at 5:00 pm. Yolande James and past participants will be on hand to answer questions.
The Bishop’s Forum is funded by the Government of Quebec as part of its Stratégie d’action jeunesses 2016-2021. There is no cost to participate.
If you know a young person who fits the criteria above, please encourage them to apply.
Registration can be done online at https://bishopsforum.ubishops.ca/registration/
Registration deadline: August 5, 2020
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
New to Quebec and eager to discover it? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up to one of the two FREE walking tours around Old Quebec on Saturday, August 15th. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, your mask, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
Space is LIMITED, so please confirm your attendance ASAP via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible thanks to funding from
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis
Find the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now.
Join us for part two in this 3-part summer online series entitled Taking Care of ME! July and August sessions will be offered twice (10 am and at 7 pm). You’re welcome to attend all three or just a few.
Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net
August 21 – 10 am and August 25 – 7 pm : Advice from a Fitness Coach in Times of Confinement – Learn more about Functional Training for Beginners with Isabelle Green
September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
These activities are made possible thanks to funding from
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Friday, August 28th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. ***Note that the event date was changed because of the possibility of rain on Saturday, August 29th.***
We will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 6:00 PM. Once there, we can grab some food or some ice-cream (or both!) from the food trucks available on the day, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec).
The fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places. Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366, extension 225. Or email newcomers@veq.ca
The Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Friday, September 11th is the deadline to pick up your artwork at VEQ! For anyone who participated in our Connecting the Community Through Creativity Art Workshops and still has artwork to pick up at VEQ, please contact Maria Hoyt at cathrine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 224 to set up a time to come. Thank you!
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis
Find the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads
Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding
- Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
- Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
- Find the position that’s right for you and baby
- Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
- Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
- Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
- Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone
To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.
“St. Patrick’s in September” musical event!
A Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec is a Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) project that promotes and documents the richly diverse musical landscape of English-speakers across Quebec. It provides an opportunity for English-speaking Quebecers to share their musical heritage within and beyond their communities.
QAHN, along with its local partners from the Greater Quebec City area, are proud to showcase on Facebook live the talents and knowledge of local musicians, dancers, and enthusiasts from Valcartier, Shannon, Kinnear’s Mill and beyond!
Come join us live on QAHN’s and VEQ’s Facebook page!
For more information on A Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec https://www.facebook.com/ADifferentTune/
Register by sending us an email with your contact info (name, phone number and organization) at: info@seniorsactionquebec.ca. A confirmation email will be sent to you within 2 working days.
Camille Gagnon, PharmD, Assistant Director of the Canadian Deprescribing Network will be presenting on: How to make sure your medications are helping and not harming. Why does aging make us more sensitive to the effects of medication? and how can seniors, caregivers and healthcare professionals work together to prevent harmful medication effects?
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich
Find the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an international public health emergency that poses a serious challenge to our physical and psychological resilience. This pandemic affects how we live and how we die. It impacts our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, changes the way we love and care for ourselves and others, and influences how we work play and grieve. Psychosocial Therapist and Grief Counsellor, Yvonne Clark will be joining us for a practical discussion on mental health, grief and life losses and how we can cope during the Covid crisis.
This activity is made possible thanks to
https://wejh.ca/event/chep-video-conference-grief-and-life-losses/
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Caregivers notoriously put the needs of others before their own. This can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Add a pandemic to the mix and chances are you could use a little TLC and advice from professionals on how to take better care of yourself right now. Join us for the last in our 3-part online summer series entitled Taking Care of ME!
Registration is necessary to obtain log-in information. Kindly email our community organizer for all the details: janderson@jhpartners.net
September 24 – 7 pm: Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in these Unusual Times with psychologist, David Martin
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. It is natural to feel stressed and anxious on occasion but constant worrying and preoccupation with worst-case scenarios can be unproductive and even paralyzing. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms including sleeplessness, heart racing, sweating, trembling and fatigue. Anxiety can steal your joy and your health. Join us for an interesting session with psychologist, David Martin as we explore practical ways to manage stress and overcome caregiver anxiety even in the midst of a pandemic.
These activities are made possible thanks to funding from
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.
Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich
Find the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.
Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.
This event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to register, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
This activity is made possible thanks to
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
If you are approaching the end of life, or you care for someone who is, there are a number of options for care under Canada and Quebec’s current laws. Join us as our special guest speaker, Jennifer Hobbs Robert, Senior Advisor with JH Partners (retired Director of Nursing & Quality with Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s) and Accreditation Canada Surveyor explains the various options. Find out how you can ensure that treatment is consistent with your final requests, or those of your loved one.
Gain a better understanding of what is meant by the terms palliative care, do not resuscitate orders; refusal or withdrawal of treatment; refusal of food and drink; palliative sedation to ensure comfort, medical assistance in dying and advanced medical directives.
This event is being offered twice on October 7th – morning and evening. Please let us know which session you plan on attending. For more information or to regster, please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer 418 684-5333, Ext 1539 or janderson@jhpartners.net . You will then receive the log-in details so you can participate using your cellphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
This activity is made possible thanks to
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
EPIQ stands for English-speaking Parents in Quebec City and it’s the driving force behind a variety of fun 
activities for parents and kids. Prior to 2020 these activities took place all over town and included everything from pumpkin patch outings to our annual HOHOHO Here We Go Again Christmas Party. But this year things may look a little different. But that doesn’t mean we can still stay connected via teleconferencing. Let’s get creative together. Join us on line as we plot new ways to have fun in a pandemic! Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Price jprice@jhpartners.net to get the login details for this fun annual planning evening scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 starting at 7 pm.
Is your son or daughter physically ready to start school? In recent years kindergarten teachers have noted children’s fine motor skills may not be ready to hold a pencil, use scissors, tie shoes laces, undo buttons or engage in other daily fine motor activities. These skills are easily cultivated at home through games and simple daily tasks. Join us for an interesting informal discussion with occupational therapist Pascale Lemaire. Learn more about the importance of fine motor skill development and the role it plays in school readiness in this free, online parent know-how session. 
Register by October 14, 2020 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews
Find the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads
Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.
The Wellness Centre is offering a series of four art therapy sessions this fall for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Art therapist, Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will guide participants as they process and release emotions related to their individual losses while encouraging them to make sense of their feelings. These art therapy sessions will provide a safe place to honor and remember lost loved ones. It can help guide grieving caregivers towards transformation as they allow themselves time to process the significance of this journey.
Please understand that you do not need to have any artistic skills to participate in these sessions and this is not an art class. The actual art making process is more important than the art produced. These sessions provide an opportunity to express emotions on a page, canvas or in a clay sculpture. Participants find relief within the art making experience. All the necessary materials will be provided and safely delivered to your door free-of-charge.
Sessions will be offered virtually. You can access them on your phone, tablet, ipad, latop or computer with webcam. If you need technical assistance, we are here to support you. Group confidentiality is a vital aspect of this process and all participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement upon registration.
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: September 29, 2020:- Grief, emotions and the body
Session 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Cherishing stories and relationships
Session 3: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Adapting and processing the loss
Session 4: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Reinvesting in life and saying goodbye
For more information or to register please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer janderson@jhpartners.net
These sessions are offered thanks to funding from:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
You can practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic!
Join Théa Demmers, Registered Dietitian with Concordia University’s PERFORM Centre, as she shares strategies related to eating well. Learn about the impact of the pandemic on our daily habits and tips on ways to change.
This activity is brought you by:
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. This month’s theme is Halloween! Be sure to wear your costume so you can show it off on the screen. Enjoy a scary story, some silly songs and games and learn how to make a witch’s broom out of things from your recycling box. To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Find out everything you need to know about pelvic care with Chantal Couture, physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer: janderson@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
New to Québec? Voice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with Jeffery Hale Community Services is providing a free virtual workshop that will help you understand how change impacts your life and learn methods of adapting to a new culture and language. You’ll also hear testimonials from different newcomers about their experiences. At the end, a virtual door prize will be awarded to one lucky winner! Join us and connect with other newcomers! Pst, the door prize will be drawn virtually.
Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?
To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.
For more information or to register by October 21, please contact: Jan at janderson@jhpartners.net
Hello ladies,
Let’s zoom together for another Spa night! 
We all know how tough our QC winters can be, so this night will tackle the dry winter skin, dry scalp and helping hair growth. If you would like to only listen in and take notes that’s ok too! If you would like to join me in doing a mask and a hair care regiment then here is what you will need:
Face:
1) A squeaky clean face ☺️
2) A face mask
3) Toner
4) Facial moisturizer
Hair Mask:
1) Towel
2) Coconut oil
3) Chunky salt (I use pink salt)
4) Rosemary, lavender, peppermint or tea tree oil
Space is limited so please rsvp ASAP ☺️ directly to Jan for the Zoom login details
Hope to see you all soon, Dana Hey , EPIQ Hostess
Uncertain of your plans for this year’s Halloween? We would like to invite you to join us for our Halloween Bingo. We would love to hear how you celebrated Halloween before moving to Quebec City, so grab your chocolates or candies, get comfy, and sharpen your ears! Wear your Halloween costume and you will get twice the chance of being the lucky winner of a gift certificate* for the spookiest tour in town: the ghost tour around Old Quebec!
*Valid for a tour for two people
Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Whether you moved to Quebec City from another province or country, this workshop has been designed to help you understand Quebec’s health system. It will be followed by a brief presentation on how to be prepared and fully enjoy the winter. Pst, the door prize will be drawn virtually.
Parental support and involvement are key to making school a positive experience right from the start. We all want our children to enjoy learning, to suceed academically and to be happy at school. Join us for an informal discussion with teacher Liam Jones to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.
The session will touch on how to help your child:
Arrive at school ready to learn,
Organize themselves,
Reinforce learning concepts at home,
Expand their vocabulary particularly in their second language;
Establish good rapport with teacher and school,
Develop study skills and much more!
Register by November 3, 2020 to obtain the log-in information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer, Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today!
It’s time to put the rumors aside when it comes to dealing with daycare during a pandemic! Come and learn the facts! Join Amanda Heath for an information session touching on some of the most basic questions that any parent/expecting parent would have when it comes to daycare and the pandemic. She will be covering topics such as: what you should expect when dropping off and picking up your children, COVID-19 rules and regulations and how they apply to your children, as well as recent updates. 
Whether you have a child in daycare already but are considering keeping them home, or if you are looking for a daycare, this session is for you! The current health rules and regulations mandated by public health are the same for ALL types of daycares, which means that you will be receiving facts relevant to your situation. All sources of information will be shared with you so that you know where to look for future updates.
Registration is required.
Please RSVP to Jessica Price to get the ZOOM login details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Calling all parents – plan to join us for the first TaB session of the fall season for a catch-up gab session online. Great chance to “see” one another and show off how much your kids have grown over the summer. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
For those of you who always wished the Cafe au Lait meetings were on a weekend, this is for you! Join our host Shelley Dupuis for this virtual meeting on Sunday November 8th at 10am.
During this meeting we will be talking about breastfeeding and returning to work, including pumping & storing breast milk.
Important to note that if you are struggling with breastfeeding issues, or have any other questions about breastfeeding, we can talk about that too! If you just need to see and chat with other parents, this is a really embracing space. Expectant moms are also welcome!
Don’t worry if you’re a little late. We all understand baby’s timing may not line up with the schedule! Come as you are – when you can.
For more information or to get the ZOOM login details contact Jessica Price, information above.
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews
Find the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
We’ve had a baby boom over the past few months in the middle of a pandemic and we want to hear your birthing stories. Grab a coffee, tea or tisane and turn on your device and be prepared to meet some incredibly strong women!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Consider participating in a one-time online focus group for guys raising kids in Quebec City. Mardoché Mertilus, Program Manager of Programme d’Adaptation des Pratiques aux réalités Paternelles with the Regroupement pour la valorisation de la paternité (RVP) will be guiding us in this exercise. We’re looking for dads/step dads of newborns all the way to preteens. Join in and share your insights about how the Wellness Centre could better respond to your parenting needs in terms of of current services/programs and in the creation of new ones.
Get involved and help us make our community stronger! Just email our Community Organizer to obtain the Zoom login details for this event happening Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 pm.
If you are an English-speaking parent of a child, teen or adult with special needs living in the Greater Québec City region (north 
and south shores), the WE Belong Parents group is for you. It’s a safe place to share experiences and chat with other parents of special needs persons, learn new things, find resources, or just enjoy some “ME” time.
Join other parents for an Info Night to learn about services and share your experiences. Please RSVP directly to knadeau@jhpartners.net and you will be sent the login information for the meeting.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Aging family members or loved ones with memory loss and/or Alzheimer’s-like dementia often struggle with behaviours that can be quite disturbing for those around them. Such behaviours may include difficulty sleeping, wandering, repeating the same thing over and over, personal hygiene issues, paranoia, lack of social filters, angry outbursts and many more. Join us for a frank discussion with Geneviève Gaboury, social counsellor with the Société Alzheimer de Québec to discover what triggers these behaviours and some useful strategies to help everyone cope more positively in these situations. To register for this online session, please contact our community organizer.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/ caregivers or grandparents. This month’s theme is Autumn. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy some motorskill developing games.
Join in on the fun!
To obtain the login details please contact Meghan at the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258; info@qcrc.org or register on the Travellin’ Toddler Time Facebook page.
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat
Find the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads
Let’s take a look at what remote work is, who the remote worker is, the tools and environment of a remote worker, and the job market when looking for remote work, among other topics. Join us in this webinar, designed by the FORT Program, and co-hosted by VEQ.
How can you practice healthy lifestyle habits to manage stress in the middle of a global pandemic? Concordia University PERFORM Centre’s kinesiologist, Christina Weiss will join us to share some interesting strategies to help keep us active during this unusual period. Join us to learn how COVID-19 impacts your daily habits and discover safe and fun ways to stay active during the long winter months ahead.
This activity is made possible thanks to funding from
and in partnership with
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Moms and dads plan to join us for an open discussion on the topic of tantrums with our special guest Jayanna Pleau, Special Educator with Jeffery Hale Community Services.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net
Dear parents,
Now that we are cooking at home more than ever, come join us for the first ever EPIQ cooking party! Never has there been a better time to cook with your family, and even add to your repertoire of recipes to « wow » your friends and family once we can get back to social gatherings.
Our host Elise’s talented husband and professional chef, Samuel, will be demonstrating how to make a restaurant quality creamy risotto (along with it’s versatile options). A list of ingredients and cookware needed will be provided in advance so you can cook right along with us (if you choose). Join us by yourself, with your partner, or with the whole family!
Hope to see you there!
Registration required!
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Dates:
Fridays: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th and December 18th
Time:
5 – 5.45 p.m.
Place:
Zoom
Directed by:
Katharina Urbschat
Songs:
Popular and traditional Christmas Carols in English, for adults and children.
One song in French per meeting
Participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.
100 spots available.
The names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂
Songs for the November 27th Sing-Along:
- Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
- Carol of the Bells
- Low how a Rose e’er blooming
- Noël nouvelet
- Maria walked amid the thorn
- Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
- Let it snow
As the second wave rages on, we are all depending more and more on technology to reduce isolation and keep us connected to one another. All of our caregiver programming has moved online, but some of us still aren’t feeling totally comfortable with the Zoom platform. If you haven’t yet taken the Zoom plunge, or you have but still need a hand feeling more comfortable with its many features, this is the session for you!
The Wellness Centre is partnering with Life Long Learning for this event. Join Michelle Osbourne and Meghan Radden from the Quebec City Reading Council for a fun, interactive session that will help seniors and their caregivers get comfy with Zoom! To participate you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with a web cam. Kindly register with our community organizer to obtain the login details.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Liz Perrin gives tips for saving money and shopping online. Discussion and sharing of ideas. In collaboration with Voice of English-speaking Quebec.
REGISTER in advance and get the Zoom link from the Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, Natalie Domingue: natalie@atwaterlibrary.ca
For questions about your digital device, contact CONNECT Project Coordinator Liz Perrin: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344.
With funding from the Government of Canada.
UPDATE: Kirk Hall Crafters decided to cancel their meetings until this time of social distancing is over. However, the evening group will be meeting via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. If anyone wants the link, please contact Katherine at 418 404-0509
Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and/or 7-9 p.m.
The Kirk Hall Crafters, a bilingual group of craft-minded people that meets weekly in St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall, 45 Chaussée-des-Écossais, Old Québec.
Join this fun all-ages group and enjoy tea and a chat while working on your craft project!
For more information, call Katherine at 418 404-0509
Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding
- Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
- Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
- Find the position that’s right for you and baby
- Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
- Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
- Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
- Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone
To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign is back and is celebrating 25 years!
Due to COVID-19, there can be NO collection of non-perishable food this year. Your monetary donations are needed more than ever! In support of the Campaign, VEQ is organizing a contest. The rules are simple. Donate at qchampers.ca, dig that ugly sweater out of storage, snap a selfie or get someone to take a picture of you wearing that abomination, and send the photo to info@veq.ca
Make sure you tell us who you are in your email. You know, in case you win. Good luck!
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Santa Claus will be joining us for the last TaB of 2020! Be sure to tune in at 9:30 am so your toddler can say hi! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Community Organizer by email janderson@jhpartners.net