Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go out and about.
This week, brunch at Cora, followed by a guided tour of the historic Moulin des Jésuites in Charlesbourg.
Cost to enter the museum is 10$, payable by cash or card on site.
Free bus transportation is offered from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.
Departure from Shannon ( 73 chemin de Gosford) at 9:45 am
Departure from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 Boul Valcartier) at 10:05 a.m.
To book your spot on the bus contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About invites English-speaking “50+ers” on Friday June 10th to take a stroll, and enjoy the beautiful views and proximity of the St. Lawrence River! Come discover and re-discover the Parc Nautique de Cap-Rouge and join us for a leisurely walk along the quay and foot path, before heading to lunch (noon) at the nearby Chez Victor restaurant — or bring a picnic!
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Dominique Paddack by phone or email (dominique.paddack@veq.ca)
Join us for a morning of fun especially for you and your children! Our outdoor event for families is sure to be a great way to kick start the summer and connect with other English-speaking families of young children in the community.
On the agenda:
- Special Outdoor Story time and sing along from our partners at the Morrin Centre at 9:45am
- Outdoor games
- Family workout with our WE Dads Community Animator Jarryd Smith
- An appearance from the Wellness Care bear!
- Allergy safe snacks
Location: The field behind the Gatehouse, 1601, chemin Saint-Louis, Québec, QC G1S 1G4
Parking: Street parking is available in the area. Please consult our map of the local neighborhood to see where you can park.
Volunteer to help out? Please contact our volunteer coordinator Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after the event, any bit of help is greatly appreciated!
Who can attend
This event is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Quebec City area!
For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Stroke, despite it’s occurrence being in decline, remains a leading cause of death and disability. Risk of
stroke is age-related, but there are modifiable risk factors. Counseling on lifestyle changes has
positive effects on reducing stroke recurrence and understanding the signs and symptoms of stroke
allows for earlier and more effective treatment.
Objectives
1. Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke
2. Learn about the modifiable risk factors for stroke
3. Understand available treatments and medications used in stroke management
About Your Presenter
José A. Morais is Professor of Medicine at McGill University. He is a senior scientist at the Research
Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in the Metabolic Disorders and
Complications axis.
Here’s your opportunity to learn about the services offered by Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Don’t miss this FREE information session from the comfort of your own home.
Join France Gaudet, occupational therapist and clinical coordinator at Jeffery Hale Community Services to learn about:
- Services for 50+ (mental health, homecare, day centre)
- Social work, occupational therapist, nurses, psychologist, special educator
- Services at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Wellness Centre) and services at home
- Transition to a private residence or to a public residence like Saint-Brigid’s home
- Other local services: private, public, community, etc…
With 30 years’ experience in the field, France works to help seniors stay in their home as long as possible. As clinical coordinator, she supervises intervenors, facilitates access to services, finds creative ways to solve difficult situations, and maintains and creates new partnerships with many resources in order to provide efficient homecare services.
Register now for the Zoom videoconference on the evening of June 15.
We understand how stressful the past years have been, which is why we’d like to continue providing you with opportunities to let it all out in a fun, amicable, relaxed environment, and what better way than by playing board games, or card games, and sharing with new friends? One of the things we missed the most was the spontaneity and no one feels like registering anymore, we get it! However, since we will be providing refreshments (juice, coffee, tea, hot cocoa) and snacks, we’d like to have an idea of how many people to expect so we can plan accordingly. Having said this, please take a minute to register here! Feel free to bring along a friend, classmate, or partner.
We have two dozens of new games for you to explore and enjoy, most of them in English (or that can be played in any language) and a good amount in French as well, for the intrepid ones that would like to practice their French skills.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a bi-weekly event.
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Out & About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on the bus on Friday June 17th as we visit the wood sculpting museum of the Atelier Paré, and listen the tales and local legends of the past. After the visit, we will go for lunch at a local restaurant.
Museum entry fee: 5$
Bus pick up ( FREE)
To book your spot, contact Dominique at 418- 683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Please note this Park Playdate is cancelled due to poor weather. Please come out to the next Park Playdate next week at Parc de la Rivière on Saturday, June 25.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Katarina, for a get together at Parc Maurice Dorion, Friday, June 17 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey?
If you answered yes to these questions, you’re at the right place! Let’s connect and you will discover the resources and funding options available to you as a woman in business.
In this free workshop, we will dive deep into how you can effectively boost your leadership skills, improve your time management skills, explore ways to balance work and family life and seek out financing for your small business, among other topics.
Don’t miss this informative, and interactive workshop that will serve as your entry ticket into the entrepreneurial community. Learn alongside other women and grow your business today.
Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
Please Note: Those wishing to obtain business coaching services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.
Are you taking care of an aging spouse, family member or friend? Do you feel the need to share with people who actually understand what you are going through?
Join us on our very first Caregivers’ Tea at 2:00 pm. on Friday, June 17th. Enjoy some goodies and a tea or coffee while you chat. Register by contacting Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
On Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. Mundus, the Contemporary & World Music Ensemble at The Basilica of Saint Mary, from Minneapolis, Minnesota will be in concert at Chalmers-Wesley Church!
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites adults over 50 living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we visit wood sculpting museum, Atelier Pare and then go for lunch at a local restaurant.
Museum entry fee: 5$
Bus pick up ( FREE):
Shannon, 73 Chemin de Gosford: 9:10 a.m.
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, 2215 Boul Valcartier: 9:30 a.m.
To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418- 683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on the bus on Monday June 20th as we visit the wood sculplting museum of the Atelier Paré, and listen to the tales and local legends of the past. After the visit, we will go for lunch at a local restaurant.
Museum entry fee: 5$
Bus pick up ( FREE):
To book your spot, contact Dominique at 418- 683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club!
Meeting time: Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Selection for June:
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Ellen, for a get together at Parc de la Rivière on Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Out & About is going mall shopping! Come join us for brunch at Laurier Mall (10:15 am) and get ready to start your summer shopping! For those interested, tables have been reserved at “Allô! Mon Coco”, but you can decide to shop first and lunch later — at the food courts, restaurant of your choice, or pack a lunch!
To reserve a spot, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x. 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca — starting Wednesday 6/22 please contact Catherine Baboudjian at ext. 228 (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca)
Voice of Englis-speaking Quebec invites adults over 50 living in Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Tewkesbury to hop on the bus as we go out and about.
This week’s outing will be to Chalmers- Wesley United Church for a (by donation performance) by Crépuscule.
Free pick up from Shannon ( 73 Chemin de Gosford): 10:00 a.m.
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 boul Valcartier): 10:20 a.m.
We will be able to go to a nearby café for a quick bite before the concert, if not you can bring a lunch.
To book your spot on the bus, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ invites adults over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out & About.
This week’s outing will be to Chalmers-Wesley United Church for a (by donation performance) by Crépuscule.
- Shannon ( 73 Chemin de Gosford): 10:00 a.m.
- Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 boul Valcartier): 10:20 a.m.
- Quebec residents: places are limited on bus and for people living on the East part of town – please contact Catherine for more information (see below) and/or feel free to meet us there.
To book your spot on the bus, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Due to circumstances that are out of our control, the date of our AGM has been postponed to Wednesday, June 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We invite community members to join us by Zoom once again this year for our Annual General Meeting. If you cannot join electronically, it will be possible to call in.
Please RSVP and let us know how you will be connecting. The Zoom link and numbers will be sent via email the day before the meeting. Looking forward to ”seeing” you!
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a bi-weekly event.
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Drop in Monday morning at our Shannon community space, stick around for a game of scrabble or crib, or just grab a cup of coffee before you start your day!
Bring a friend, too!
For more information, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228.
PLEASE NOTE: This activity has been cancelled.
Have you ever felt like you have a hundred things running in your head? Are you constantly thinking about what’s ahead of you, or reminiscing about what could have been?
While caring for someone, you may have experienced these feelings. Join Susa in an outdoors Yoga session as she demonstrates simple techniques to brush away these thoughts and anchor ourselves to the present moment. As a member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance, Susa has been practicing yoga for seven years, and teaching it for the last two years.
All you need is a yoga mat, stretchy clothes and a bottle of water. Register today to receive all the details you will need to participate.
Registration required.
To register or for more details, please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Caregivers’ Circle Coordinator: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
NOTE: In case of bad weather, the session will be held indoors.
Susa Bernard, Yoga Instructor
This activity exists thanks to funding from:
Out & About invites 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy the mezzo-soprano and baritone voices of Rébecca Veilleux & Élie Lefebvre-Pellegrino who will be performing at the historic Chalmers-Wesley United Church.
Concert is free and lasts one hour (noon to 1:00 pm).
For more information, please contact Melissa Wan.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Melodie, for a get together at Parc Jean-Roger-Durand on Friday, July 8 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet at the playground!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to visit and stroll around the beautiful Roger-Van den Hende Botanical Garden on Friday July 8th and enjoy a picnic in these peaceful gardens!
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There are no fees for the visit — though donations can be given at the entrance.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Catherine Baboudjian.
Start your day on the right foot by joining us in our walking club. This month’s walk will be a historical tour of Shannon, using the newly launched Balado Découverte, created by the Shannon Historical Society. The circuit is wheelchair accessible.
OPTIONAL: Bring your smart phone if you have one so you can download the application.
For more information, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228.
Chalmers-Wesley United Church welcomes American choir on Thursday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. – the Princeton Girlchoir from Princeton, N.Y.
Donations at the door will be given to the Canadian Red Cross Appeal for the Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a bi-weekly event.
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week, play tourist in your own city as we go for lunch at the Cochon Dingue and then stroll about the Quartier Petit Champlain. Enjoy boutiques, outdoor art installations, and the beautiful architecture Quebec City has to offer.
Bus pick up (free) at 73 chemin de Gosford at 9:50
and at 2215 boulevard Valcartier at: 10:10
A minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed registrations are required for the activity to occur.
Please RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Ange, for a get together at Parc St-Benoît in Sainte-Foy on Saturday, July 16 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet us at the playground!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly game of soccer for you and your kids. Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun. There are some small soccer pitches and goals at Parc Victoria, so it’s a great size for a friendly match.
We’ll include your children in the game, but if they lose interest, there is a playground right next to the soccer pitches. All ages and skill levels welcome!
When: Saturday, July 16 and August 6 at 10:30am
Location: Parc Victoria, 160 Rue du Cardinal-Maurice-Roy, Québec, QC G1K 8B3
Parking: Free parking or nearby street parking is available in the area. Please consult our map of the local neighborhood.
Who can attend: This event is geared towards English-speaking dads, stepdads and father figures but it is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Québec City area. Again, all ages and skill levels welcome!
For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator: jsmith@jhpartners.net
Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently* moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 10:45 AM, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. The tour is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM. The interpretive tour will take two hours to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river. We will head back to Québec City at 3:15 PM.
A naturalist guide will take us on a two-hour hike through the Les Cascades trail. It is categorized as an easy trail, perfect for beginners, a leisure walk, families, or sightseers, with a length of only 4 km.
VEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks), then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option.
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, snacks, a change of clothes in case it rains, your smile!
*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)*
*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week, join us on a garden tour at FloresSens, located in Saint-Raymond. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy it on site.
Entry fee is 10$.
Free bus pick up is available from
2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30
73 Chemin de Gosford: 10:10
A minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed participants are required in order for the outing to occur.
Please RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.
Enjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Pub Corsair), or feel free to pack a picnic!
For more information or reservations, please contact Dominique Paddack.
Saint Brigid’s Home, founded in 1856, is a publicly-funded long-term care residence for senior citizens who can no longer live at home. This centre has a special mandate from the provincial government to provide long-term care services in English. Come see for yourself how St B’s offers individualized care provided by a multidisciplinary team of caring health professionals in a secure family-like atmosphere.
Participants will meet at 10 AM in the Kildare Lounge. Light refreshments will be served following the tour.
Please register before July 15. Contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or by calling 581-446-7476.
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 exists thanks to funding from:
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.
Enjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Corsair Pub) or feel free to pack a picnic!
For more information or reservations, please contact Dominique Paddack.
Please note this Park Playdate will be cancelled due to poor weather forecasted. Please come out to the next Park Playdate next week at Parc Lavoisier in St. Romuald on Saturday, July 30.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Marimiel, for a get together at Parc Prévert on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic!
For more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on our bus as we go out and about!
This week, explore the artisan market next to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and then enjoy an organ concert by Samuel Croteau. The pieces played will be by the composer, Haydn.
Bring a picnic lunch!
Free bus transportation from
73 chemin de Gosford: 10:10 a.m.
2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30 a.m
to RSVP BEFORE July 22nd, call Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
to RSVP between July 22nd and July 27th contact Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227, or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a bi-weekly event.
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic!
For more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Amy, for a get together on the South Shore of Quebec City at Parc Lavoisier on Saturday, July 30 from 10am to 12pm. For more events on the South Shore, please check out our partners at the South Shore English Network (SSEN).
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Summer is all about unwinding and spending quality time with your loved ones. To make the most of this lovely season, art-therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse has prepared some art care packages for you to enjoy the benefits of art therapy wherever you are! Choose between two themed packages:
- Self-Care Package: Enjoy some well deserved ME time through an individual artistic project.
- Relationship Care Package: Share a quality moment with your loved one through an artistic activity you can do together.
Packages distribution will start on August 1st. Hurry while stock lasts!
To get your package, contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
***Limit of two packages per caregiver***
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites you to stop in for a coffee and chat Monday, August 1st between 10 a.m. and noon.
VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series (“Souvenirs de Paris “ Katee Julien (quatuor) from noon to 1:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION; it will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert.
Bring your appetite! For the concert, you may bring a foldable camping chair if you have one — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus for coffee, board games and a language exchange at the Place Ephémère Racine! We will be partnering with the Réseau Poivre et Sel and the Centre d’Appui Réseau Aînés for this event.
Help others practice their English, French or Spanish, and maybe pick up some new words in a language you are unfamiliar with as well.
Light refreshments are provided.
Bus pick up in Shannon at 1:00 p.m.
Bus pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 1:15 p.m,
We will return at 3 p.m.
For more information or to reserve your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
CHANGE OF LOCATION- Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Catherine, for a get together now at Parc des Roses in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac on Friday, August 5 from 10am to 12pm. The previous park (Shannon Municipal) required paid parking for some, so it was changed to ensure this event remains free of cost.
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Out & About invites you to come blueberry picking and picnicking with us in St. Nicolas (Bleutières des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream – 10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.
Let curiosity lead your way! This off-trail guided activity takes you on a one-hour impressive path, surrounded by ancient boulders, rocks, and minerals, all while learning about them.
If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 8:45 AM, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Upon arrival, we can have a quick pit stop (bathroom only), then hop on the bus again, which will take us to a further location, where the tour will begin. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. The interpretive tour will take one hour to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river. We will head back to Québec City at 2:15 PM.
This activity is recommended for kids 6 years or older. Adult participants are warned that this activity will be conducted in tight, closed, and sometimes dark spaces (squeezing between boulders for example). Please consider all this before confirming your attendance. For a better idea of what to expect, you can watch this video.
VEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks), then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. Should you have ANY QUESTIONS, please feel free to email María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca.
*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)*
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, snacks/lunch, a change of clothes in case it rains, and your smile!
*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.
Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly game of soccer for you and your kids. Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun. There are some small soccer pitches and goals at Parc Victoria, so it’s a great size for a friendly match.
We’ll include your children in the game, but if they lose interest, there is a playground right next to the soccer pitches. All ages and skill levels welcome!
When: Saturday, July 16 and August 6 at 10:30am
Location: Parc Victoria, 160 Rue du Cardinal-Maurice-Roy, Québec, QC G1K 8B3
Parking: Free parking or nearby street parking is available in the area. Please consult our map of the local neighborhood.
Who can attend: This event is geared towards English-speaking dads, stepdads and father figures but it is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Québec City area. Again, all ages and skill levels welcome!
For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator: jsmith@jhpartners.net
Join us at the Library for Part II of our introduction to the pleasures of reading poetry. The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry.
More details coming soon!
You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Start your day off on the right foot by a walk through the Marais du Nord. Several kilometers of flat trails and boardwalks are available.
Bus transportation from Shannon ( 9: 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel ( 9:30 a.m.) is provided, if not, meet at the park entrace for 10 a.m
Entry fee for the site is 6$ or 4.50$ if over 65 and presentation of I.D
Reserve your spot on the bus by contacting Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine. baboudjian@veq.ca
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go to the museum of civilization for a walking tour of old Quebec.
Wear some sturdy shoes, bring a hat and some water and play tourist in your own city.
Transportation from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is provided.
Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:30
Pick up at 2215 boul Valcartier:9:50
Note: a minimum of 5 participants is required for the outing to run.
To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca OR Dominique Paddak at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddak@veq.ca
VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series:
Le temps d’une chanson – Trio Varennes, Marie-Josée de Varennes, Anne-Marie Leduc et Michel Mathieu – (noon to 1:00 pm; FREE ADMISSION) – http://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html
This will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert.
Bring your appetite! And for the concert, you may bring foldable camping chair — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs.
Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us in St. Nicolas (Bleutière des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream – 10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a bi-weekly event.
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Ally, for a get together at Parc Provancher on Saturday, August 13 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is an English-speaking public organization overseeing 17 primary & secondary schools and 2 adult education establishments where employees and students learn to thrive together. We are a tight-knit family spread over several locations in a territory of more than 515,000 km², from Québec City to Saguenay to the Mauricie region.
Are you passionate about the world of education? That’s great! So are we! Are you an English speaker who wants to perfect your French?
Are you rigorous, dedicated, open to the world, and smiling? Perfect, we are too! Do you have a creative spirit, are a sports fan, or have a special talent? Great! Our many extracurricular activities will give you the opportunity to share your skills with us!
Join us at our Employment Opportunities Session and let us know more about you!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Pre-registration required. To register: https://forms.office.com/r/yHQrWLzgXL
Questions? Contact Susanna susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222.
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern perimeter ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier etc) to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week go for a stroll around the picturesque Cap Rouge marina, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant ( TBD)
Departure from Shannon, 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:40
Departure from Valcartier, 2215 boul Valcartier: 10:00
To confirm your participation, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and visit the beautiful and quaint Ile d’Orléans – We will visit Lavander fields (with gift shop), stop by a Farmer’s market and have lunch at a local restaurant — or packing a lunch is an option as well (10:30 am to 2:30 pm)
NEW DATE – VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us in St. Nicolas (Bleuetière des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleuetière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream.
Please note: this event has been pushed back a week from TR 8/11 (raincheck) to TR 8/18
Please note this Park Playdate on Friday, August 18 is cancelled. Please come out to the next Park Playdate next week at Parc de la Chanterelle on Saturday, August 27.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
For the first time ever, we will host a rally (escape-room style) activity!
To participate, simply register and you will receive the information by email like where to meet.
Click the link below to learn more about it:
https://www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-quebec-city
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, 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!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator 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
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/FSzJpygHEB
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, 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!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator 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
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Out & About invites you to hop on a bus, visit and shop at the Grand Marché du Québec. Come have an ice cream! Come discover the local gourmet and food stores and enjoy the shaded picnic area if you choose to have a late lunch!
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to the Island of Orleans with the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Québec.
Bring your wallets and shopping bags: lunch, fresh produce, a bakery visit, cheese shop visit, possible u pick fruits, and a visit to a cultural centre are all in store.
Times for pick up and drop off TBD.
Spots are limited on the bus, book them with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
POSTPONED : ILE D’ORLÉANS VISIT — New date: Thursday September 01
VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and visit the beautiful and quaint Ile d’Orléans – we will visit the St- François area, a goat cheese/soap/and ice-cream store, stop by a farmer’s market and have lunch at a local restaurant — packing a lunch is an option — though tables will be reserved at the Poste de Traite restaurant. (https://www.aubergeaupostedetraite.com/restaurant)
NEW OUTING: Marché de Ste-Foy and Laurier Québec Mall shopping run – Thursday Augut 25 (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a bi-weekly event.
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Rebecca, for a get together at Parc de la Chanterelle, Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 12pm.
Meet at the playground! Free parking!
Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
About Park Playdates
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers at the park Friday or Saturday mornings from May to September. Parent volunteers host these free events in different parks around the city throughout the summer. For more details about Park Playdates visit our Park Playdate page!
NOTE: Locations and dates are posted in our Family Matters e-newsletter (so be sure to sign up for this online newsletter) and on the EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City) Facebook page.
For more information
Call 418-684-5333 ext. 12009 or email jprice@jhpartners.net
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
The days of pulling the wool over customers’ eyes are over! Sales and selling techniques have changed to become more human-centered than ever before. By learning about these changes, one cannot only have a more enjoyable time selling but also effectively close more deals. This Modern Selling Workshop aims to outline strategies and explain frameworks to inspire prospecting, confidence, and sales activities. Topics covered in this workshop include defining modern selling, qualifying leads, creating winning solutions, and understanding the sales cycle. By the end, you will have created a modern selling action plan to take with you to your next client meeting. To book your spot to meet Farshad or Pedro, or to attend The Modern Selling Workshop, contact María Castro now!
Snacks and drinks will be available to participants!
Out & About invites people to hop on a bus to rediscover your city!
Come hop on ANOTHER bus to take the fun and enjoyable ride, on the top deck of the Old Quebec Buses for the guided tour around Old Québec, the Plains of Abraham and the Petit Champlain. Followed by lunch at local restaurant or bring your picnic!
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to the Grand Marché.
Bring your shopping bags and appetites, there are so many vendors to discover!
Departure from 438 boul Jacques-Cartier at: 9:45 a.m
Departure from 2215 boul Valcartier at: 10:00 a.m
Return at approximately 1 p.m.
For more information or to book your spot on the bus, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Thanks to this initiative, newcomers will be paired with a local dodgeball player, who will not only help them learn the game but also the ins and outs of their city.
Registration is not required but is strongly appreciated (so we can have an idea of how many hydrating drinks to get). Please click here to let us know your attendance.
75th Anniversary of Shannon & 3rd Annual Festibière
Saturday, September 3rd, from noon to 10 p.m.
Municipal Park, 73, Gosford Road, Shannon
Musical entertainment:
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Shannon Irish Show – Irish dancing, singing & music
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Band of the Royal 22e Regiment
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Irish Tree (musical trio)
End of the evening – Monochrome (musical duo) followed by fireworks
All day:
From noon: Microbrewery beers on tap & culinary specialties of street trucks
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Inflatable games, mini-golf, magic shows, and make-up artists
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Fire station open house with entertainment activities
2 p.m.: Opening of the Firefighters Training Center – children’s firefighter activity
3:30 p.m.: Demonstration by firefighters and paramedics (Jaws of Life)
Entrance to the site and parking will be free. The activity will take place rain or shine.
Shows will be presented under the outdoor marquee. Dogs are not allowed on the site.
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
In this Labour Day edition, drop in on *Tuesday* between 10-12 to catch up on what everyone has been up to during their summer adventures, eat some goodies and connect with other english-speakers from the community.
Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon at our Community Space , 438 boul Jacques Cartier.
If you have questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on visit the aquarium of Quebec. Following the visit, we will lunch on site (bringing a picnic is also an option).
Entrance fees: $20