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: $20
Please note that this event is in French only.
Joignez-vous à cette conférence tenue par la Société d’Alzheimer de Québec afin de mieux comprendre l’évolution de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou tout autre trouble neurocognitif. À la suite de cette conférence, vous aurez une meilleure idée de ses impacts sur le cerveau ainsi que sur les activités quotidiennes de la personne.
Inscription obligatoire.
Pour vous inscrire, contactez Anaïs au 581-446-7476 ou à l’adresse courriel suivante : afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
Cette activité est rendue possible grâce au financement de :
Y4Y Québec is a non-profit organization committed to addressing the issues facing Québec’s English-speaking youth. As part of their With You In Mind mental health initiative, Y4Y is holding a remote coffee chat on Thursday, September 8 from 7-8pm. It will be an informal and safe group discussion on the topic of navigating mental health services. Additionally, a random participant will be selected to win a 25$ Tim Hortons gift card! Whether you’re a mental health connoisseur, or just starting on your path to emotional wellness, come as you are!
RSVP at https://join.y4yquebec.org/mental_health_coffee_chat_gatineau_edition.
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus, and hop on another one to rediscover your city!
Come join us on the top deck (or inside) for the guided one hour Old Quebec Bus tour around Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham and the Petit Champlain. Followed by lunch at local restaurant (12:30-1:30 pm).
Please note: bus ticket fees are $15 (bring cash).
Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Grace, for a get together at Parc des Gazouillis, Saturday, September 10 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
Sunday, September 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. –
Auditions are being held for roles in the Quebec Art Company late-November production of The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays, at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ave. Ernest-Gagnon. The cast calls for five women with an age range of 20 to 70 and three men in the same age group.
The full audition package can be found on the QAC website at quebecartcompany.com.
Come and enjoy well-groomed, gently sloping trails as our walking group visits Mont Bélair. The trails are easy, and everyone can go at their own pace.
A bus is available or, meet us on site!
Departure from 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:20
Departure from 2215 boul Valcartier: 9:40
We will walk for 1- 1.5 hrs depending on the group and then leave the park.
For more information or to book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!
Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.
Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.
For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This activity is open to all adults!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
Baby Chat Café is back in-person at the Wellness Centre!
Join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00am for our Welcome Back Baby Chat Café. Come along and meet other English-speaking parents of babies under 1 year old. For this first session back we will be sharing our birth stories.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
Baby Chat is…
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ’s Out & About invites you to discover and visit the Wendake/Huron Traditional Site — it is a one-hour guided visit. We will have lunch at the local restaurant after the visit .
Join us for apple picking and a guided tour of the Cidrerie et Vergers St-Nicolas cider-making facilities ( AND taste testing!) The guided tour is 1 hr long.
11$ for the tour.
Pick 10 lbs for 16$ ( Or SPLIT THE 10 lb bag between you and someone else!)
Departure 438 boul Jacques Cartier :9 :15
Departure 2215 boul Valcartier : 9 :30
To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
This year, Valcartier Military Centre in Ste. Foy is making their space available to LLL. Please take note that for security reasons, you MUST register in advance, names of attendees will be forwarded to the Military Centre in advance. Those not registered will not be able to gain access to the event.
Enjoy a lovely cup of tea and light snacks with fellow Lifelong Learning members, QCRC staff and community partners. Whether you are renewing your membership or joining Lifelong Learning for the first time, this is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming activities and reconnect with friends.Tea and light snacks will be served.
Registration is required. RSVP by September 8th.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES:Membership is $15 per year and payable on the day of the tea, guests are welcome at $5 per person. The $5 entrance fee will go towards the membership fee if a guest joins the prgramme before June 2023. If paying in cash, please try to bring the exact amount of $15.
Cash , exact amount if possible, cheques should be made payable to Quebec City Reading Council.
PARKING
TO REGISTER: email info@lifelongle
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.
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.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus, and visit the Wendake Traditional Huron Site. The visit will be followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Please Note: Entrance fees are $16.75
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
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!
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on bus and go apple picking in St. Nicolas – as well as buy fresh local veggies and produce. We will break at lunch for a picnic on site!
Calling avid readers, seasonal readers, not-really readers, and everyone in between—from now until September 21, 2022, you have the chance to win a bundle of books from previous Imagination festivals by completing the Morrin Centre’s Summer Reading Challenge!
Complete the challenge by reading books that fulfill seven of the ten categories below, and email your list to library@morrin.org. For an extra chance at winning, complete all ten categories!
Please note: The same book cannot count for two different categories.
- A book by an Indigenous author
- A book by an author from Quebec
- A book by an Imagination 2022 author
- A book of poetry by a Canadian author
- A book with a number in the title
- A book trending on #booktok
- A book written for children
- A book that has been banned or challenged
- A book that has won a Canadian literary award
- A book that is an LGBTQ+ memoir
If you would like assistance in finding books in any of these categories, please ask for help at the library desk! Or explore our featured collections on OverDrive at morrin.overdrive.com for some Summer Reading Challenge suggestions!
Good luck and happy reading!
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week, we will get a guided tour of the National Assembly, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Pick up from 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m.
Pick up from 2215 boul Valcartier at 9:50 a.m.
To book your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
It’s okay to forget – An update on the fascinating subject of memory
An online event brought to you by CHEP (Community Health Education Program)
With your presenters Samantha Maltezos, Ph.D. Candidate in Neuropsychology and Soraya Ziou, Registered Dietician and Healthy Lifestyle Advisor at Luicilab.
Objectives:
1. Recognize the different types of memory.
2. Understand the difference between normal forgetfulness and cognitive disorders.
3. Learn tips on how to improve memory and preserve cognitive health as we age.
4. Receive advice for setting realistic and motivating goals related to healthy eating, physical activity and cognitive stimulation.
Please register using the green register button above to get the link to this Zoom conference.
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on bus and go apple picking in St. Nicolas – as well as buy fresh local veggies and produce. We will break at lunch for a picnic on site!
Here we go again!
Fall Fest is back after 2 years of absence! We are thrilled to invite you to meet local community groups and businesses, while enjoying fun activities with your whole family—inflatable games, face painting, live performances by cultural groups, and much more are on the agenda!
See you Saturday, September 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at St. Vincent Elementary School!
Interested in showcasing your group or business at Fall Fest 2022? Looking to volunteer your time and help out during the event?
Email: info@veq.ca
Call: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
Did you enjoy the activities that we put on at the Outdoor Family Kickoff to Summer event last June? Get ready for more of the same kind of fun for the whole family. Join Jarryd, the Wellness Centre’s WE Dads Community Animator, as he runs games and a motor skills course for families and their kiddos outdoors at VEQ’s Fall Fest 2022.
Come on out and meet Jarryd in the field behind St. Vincent School. Be sure to say hi to Jessica too, our Family Matters program coordinator. She will be moving around between the field and the Wellness Centre information table in the gym. If you have never been to Fall Fest, get geared up for an amazing and not-to-be-missed event.
What will be happening outside on the field:
- Games for the whole family
- Family workout stations
- Motor skills courses for kids
- A visit from the Wellness care bear!
Things to know about Fall Fest 2022:
- Meet local community groups and businesses
- Fun activities for families
- Face painting
- Inflatable games
- Live performances
- And more!
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 Fall Fest. Any bit of help you could offer is greatly appreciated!
Warm up your vocal chords!
Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*
Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!
Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
On this first Café au lait of the season we will be discussing you and your baby’s feeding journey.
Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from breastfeeding coach Camille Nadeau.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.
Note that we can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
Facilitato
Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s“T
The Tempest is a “bewitching play” and Shakespeare’s final piece of work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants: Ariel (an invisible spirit) and Caliban (a monstrous witch’s son). The Tempest contains some of Shakespeare’s most familiar and oft-quoted lines and is a story of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.
TO REGISTER: email info@lifelongle
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
Facilitato
Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s“T
The Tempest is a “bewitching play” and Shakespeare’s final piece of work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants: Ariel (an invisible spirit) and Caliban (a monstrous witch’s son). The Tempest contains some of Shakespeare’s most familiar and oft-quoted lines and is a story of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.
TO REGISTER: email info@lifelongle
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*
Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!
Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ’s Out and About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy fall at its best and see the orange, red and yellow leaves of the season. We will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Please note that this event was cancelled due to low registrations. If you have ideas for our programs or activities or would like to volunteer your time, please reach out to Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 x 12009
Parents! Join other English-speaking parents for a pizza party and an evening of planning of EPIQ activities for 2022-’23. Each year, the volunteer parents of EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Québec) host a variety of activities for families or even just parents who could use a night out without the kiddos. In the past, parent-led events have included pumpkin patch outings, apple picking, hikes, clothing swaps, spa nights, tobogganing, and cooking classes. All EPIQ events, either with or without the kids, are led by volunteer parents like you, but we’re here to support you and help spread the word.
What’s new for EPIQ in the year to come? For one thing, Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator, will be joining the gang. So c’mon Dads, no excuses, join the fun! EPIQ events are a great way to build a network of new friends and a welcoming community vibe.
Sign up fast!
Space is limited due to distancing requirements. Register here to reserve your place and to order your individual boxed pizza!
For more details, please email Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
See you at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29. Bring your smiles, energy, event ideas, agendas, and appetites!
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about.
This week, a visit to Atelier Paré, wood sculpting workshop. Meet the artists and get a guided tour of the workshop, and hear the traditional legends behind the sculptures.
We will grab a quick bite at a local restaurant afterwards.
Pick up from 438 boul Jacques Cartier:9:15
Pick up from 2216 Boul Valcartier: 9:30
To book your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
VEQ’s Out and About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy fall at its best and see the orange, red and yellow leaves of the season. We will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Join us for a great afternoon family hike in Val Belair at Parc naturel du Mont Belair (Base de plein air la découverte), a gorgeous park with trails accessible for all ages. Hike with Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator, and Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator and their kiddos. Meet us at the playground at 1:00pm and we will start the hike from there.
(Note that this event was originally scheduled to start at 9:30am but we switched the the time to 1:00pm because of a race happening on site during the morning).
Of special note
- Be sure to dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear and pack snacks and water.
- The trail is gravel and is suitable for all-terrain strollers.
- If you have little babies, a stroller, hiking backpack or baby carrier is recommended.
- See this map for directions to get there.
Who can attend
This event is open to all parents and their kiddos!
For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*
Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!
Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Pelvic floor health and you…
Join us on Tuesday, October 4 at 10am at Baby Chat and find out everything you need to know about pelvic floor health with Chantal Couture, physiotherapist from la Clinique Femina. Whether you underwent a vaginal birth or cesarean, there is something to learn for everyone.
Note: This session will be followed-up with a Baby Chat session on November 15 on the topic of Post-natal floor exercises with a phsyio.
Baby Chat is…
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Promoting breast health
This virtual conference is with Lisa Martin, Education and Awareness Coordinator at the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. She will demystify breast cancer and present the different risk factors, as well as the good practices to adopt to promote breast health: observation, screening recommendations, but also healthy lifestyle habits.
Lisa will also discuss breast cancer treatments, and inform you about the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation and its services.
To register
To sign up to get the Zoom link, please email Claire.
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*
Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!
Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It can also become a common source of frustration for caregivers. Join us for a FREE information session with Lobe Clinic’s audioprosthesist to learn more about:
- Signs and causes of hearing loss
- The impact of hearing loss
- Aids and other tools to help improve hearing and communication skills.
Assist in-person OR remotely, from the comfort of your own home. Registration is mandatory.
To register to the in-person event, contact Anaïs at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476.
To watch remotely, click on the green “Register” button.
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.
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE*
Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance!
Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish.
For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Are you a photography enthusiast? Would you like to spend some time and share experiences with others like you? Profession
Parking: There is a parking available beside the parc and in the surrounding areas.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelo
In case of rain the event will be moved to Thursday, October 13th, at the same time.
Discover the fundamentals of photography with professional photographer Jacques Gaines.
With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.
In this workshop, Gaines will be introducing participants to the fundamentals of photography.
Participants may either audit the workshop (attend just to watch) or bring the following items to actively participate in the exercises:
A camera. Whether a $100 camera or a $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your phone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.
The picture you are most proud of. It can be a digital copy or a print. (You do not have to show it to the class).
In addition to that, please:
Dress for the weather outside. After the workshop, for those willing, the teacher will sometimes do a small photo walk if we have the time.
Make sure you have eaten before coming. It’s not fun having a student in a bad mood!
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about. This week, strap on some good walking shoes as we get a guided tour in English at the Citadelle of Quebec City.
Please note that the tour outside is 1 hour long and there are no places to sit. In case of bad weather, we will have access to the museum inside.
Cost is 18$ plus tax. Please pack a lunch.
Pick up will be at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 10:10
2215 Boul Jacques Cartier at 10:20
To book your spot on the bus, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
Facilitato
Session 3 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s“T
The Tempest is a “bewitching play” and Shakespeare’s final piece of work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants: Ariel (an invisible spirit) and Caliban (a monstrous witch’s son). The Tempest contains some of Shakespeare’s most familiar and oft-quoted lines and is a story of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.
TO REGISTER: email info@lifelongle
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.
The CRA’s Outreach Program is offering a series of live webinars open to everyone. During those webinars, learn about credits and benefits as well as the federal measures related to COVID-19.
On October 12, here is what you will get information about:
Benefits and Credits
• Marital Status
• Canada child benefit (CCB)
• Canada workers benefit (CWB)
• GST/HST credit
Click here for the webinar on Benefits and Credits!
The following webinars are in English:
Oct 12 – Benefits and Credits
Oct 13 – Learn about your taxes and scams
Oct 20 – My Account
Oct 21 – It pays to do your taxes
Nov 2 – Families
Nov 9 – Covid Benefit Repayment
Nov 15 – Newcomers
Nov 18 – Adults 65 years and older
Nov 22 – Persons with disabilities