Upcoming Events and Activities

May
22
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
23
Tue
2023
LLL- Maguire Walk
May 23 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Frances Farquhar and Mamie Stewart

Join Lifelong Learning members Mamie and Frances for a stroll down Maguire. We will be meeting on the corner of St. Louis and Maguire making our way up one side of the street and down the other. Maguire is Sillery’s major shopping street, with its fashionable boutiques and excellent restaurants and cafes, it spans over a few hundred meters. You can sit on one of its terraces while sipping a glass of wine or a latte. Come and enjoy at your leisure, the 12 boutiques and 16 restaurants that fill the street with their sounds and aromas while discussing the history of the street with fellow Lifelong Learners. Members are welcome to extend their time on Maguire with lunch after our stroll. Paid parking is available on Maguire or you can find free parking on one of the side streets.

This activity will be weather-dependent, those who register will be kept updated.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 23 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CV Clinic (FORT Program)
May 23 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tailor your CV for your dream job!

Come and have your CV reviewed in English by the professionals at the FORT Program.

By appointment only. First round of appointments sold out. Reserve your spot today!

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 23 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
24
Wed
2023
Out & About – Observatoire de la Capitale & Lunch
May 24 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun information about the city, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be $7 plus the price of lunch.

Please contact Maria Hoyt to register:  418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca

 

 

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 24 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 24, join Michael Bourguignon in this last general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come learn how to use improv as a team-building tool in this workshop titled “We’re in this Together: Improv as a Team-Building Tool.”

In this improvisation series, presented by stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon, you will learn the A-to-Z of performance, how to think on (and off) your feet, and how to support your fellow performers by developing teamwork and trust. Through a variety of warm-up exercises, games, and off-the-cuff scenarios, you will experience the fun (and funny!) world of improvisation in a safe and supportive environment. Bring your smile and sense of spontaneous adventure! No ifs or buts …

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

May
25
Thu
2023
CQSB Careers Info Session 3rd Edition
May 25 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
May 25 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 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 weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

May
28
Sun
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
May 28 all day

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!

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

 

 

 

CWL Community Breakfast (Shannon)
May 28 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

VEQ is also offering free transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion to the breakfast leaving at 9:30am.

 

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve a seat on the bus.

 

May
29
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

CANCELLED – Newcomers’ Free Space for Art
May 29 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
May
30
Tue
2023
Café au Lait Crew: Feeding tips for summer
May 30 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from our Allaitement Québec certified breastfeeding support volunteer  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.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) 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

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 30 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
31
Wed
2023
Out & About – Day Trip to Lévis
May 31 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
VEQ is partnering with South Shore English Network (SSEN) and Lifelong Learning (LLL) for a day trip to the South Shore for the 50+ community!

Join Maria (VEQ), Catherine (LLL), and Moumy (SSEN)  for lunch at Le Corsaire Microbrasserie followed by a free tour of the Musée de la Alphonse-Desjardins.

About the Musée: Let a guide take you back to 1906, through this Victorian house, the birthplace of the first financial services cooperative known as a “caisse.” Dive into the world of Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins and get a first-hand look at some of their belongings. In addition to the historic home, visit the house next door for an exhibit dedicated to the story of the Desjardins couple and the founding of the caisses. Learn more about the founders, whose commitment earned them the honour of being named National Historic Persons.

Transport will be provided by VEQ. There will be two pick-up locations. One at Jeffery Hale departing at 10:00am, and the second at Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, departing at 10:30am. Our day will start with lunch at 11am followed by the tour at 1pm. We will be making our way back to the North Shore shortly after 2:00pm.

Please register for the day trip here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1KNiFNnsyfsa2HDUPGLQmJK4KppeqlAWduK7PWu9UIQXO2w/viewform

Or contact Catherine Hawker at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or 418-681-1258

 

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 31 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
1
Thu
2023
Senior Prom
Jun 1 @ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 

The students at Quebec High School cordially invite you to a Seniors Prom! Held Thursday, June 1 in the QHS Cafeteria, this intergenerational activity  will be lively with music, dancing and refreshments. The students are excited to host this “red carpet” event so please come in your “Sunday best”. If you’re interested please contact Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to register or for more details.

 

 

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 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 weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Jun
3
Sat
2023
St. Vincent School Farewell Picnic
Jun 3 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join St. Vincent School on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their Farewell Picnic!

Jun
6
Tue
2023
Baby Chat Café: Coffee and chat
Jun 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Out & About – Shopping at Laurier
Jun 6 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy shopping and great conversation during brunch (optional) at the Laurier mall.

Please contact Maria Hoyt to register:  418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 6 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
7
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jun 7 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LLL – Happy Hour
Jun 7 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Art workshop
Jun 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

There are only 12 spots per session!

 

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of therapeutic art workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

 

The session starts at 6:30 PM, but we encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

 

Transition to High School Workshop
Jun 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Do you have a child in the sixth grade moving onto secondary school next year?  Both English-speaking parents AND their soon-to-be high schoolers are invited to take part in this helpful virtual workshop being offered FREE by the community Wellness Centre.

Join psycho-educator Julie Fraser and others for this new workshop designed to cover many of the questions and worries you might have about this milestone time in a young person’s life. Julie has much knowledge to share thanks to her career as a psycho-educator in a primary school, and from the first-hand experience she gained when her own children transitioned to high school.

Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Jun
8
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter- Picnic Potluck
Jun 8 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, will be hosting a picnic potluck for members of the community.  Bring a dish to share or a favorite lawn game as we enjoy a fun social event!

For More information :
Email Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca, or call 418.683-2366 x228.

 

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 8 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 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 weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Jun
13
Tue
2023
Out & About – Observatoire de la Capitale & Lunch
Jun 13 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun information about the city, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be $5 plus the price of lunch.

Please contact Maria Hoyt to register:  418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 13 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
14
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
15
Thu
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Cooking Workshop
Jun 15 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier for a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together.  A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the Community Center kitchens.  Participants will all bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.

Space is limited and Registration is required.  For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228

Out & About Tea-time and Tour at the Morrin Centre
Jun 15 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building.  Cost of the tour will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs.  Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 15 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 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 weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Jun
16
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
Jun 16 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.

Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.

Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

Jun
17
Sat
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Jun 17 all day

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! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.

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

 

 

 

Jun
20
Tue
2023
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Jun 20 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Ducks by Kate Beaton.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 20 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
21
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 21 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
22
Thu
2023
Out and About: Cap Rouge Marina & Lunch at Quai 1635
Jun 22 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

This week join us for a beautiful visit to the Cap Rouge Marina and a delicious lunch at Restaurant Quai 1635.

To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jun 22 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 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 weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net


EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.

Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.

Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.

Jun
27
Tue
2023
Game Night for Newcomers
Jun 27 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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!  😎

 

If you don’t register, feel free to come nonetheless!

 

We have more than 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. Take a look at them below. 👇

 

 

Come socialise with other newcomers while playing games in English and in French.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.!

Register here!

 

We encourage you to register so we can prepare accordingly.

Jun
28
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Jun 28 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
VEQ AGM 2023
Jun 28 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting.

Connect with old friends, and meet new ones, as you get to know more about VEQ’s successes this past year, and plans for the year ahead! Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and parking is free.

Please RSVP by June 21 to Maria Hoyt:

E: info@veq.ca

T: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221

We cannot wait to see you there!

Jun
29
Thu
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Cooking Workshop
Jun 29 @ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier for a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together.  A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the Community Center kitchens.  Participants will all bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.

Space is limited and Registration is required.  For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228

Out and About: Cap Rouge Marina & Lunch at Quai 1635
Jun 29 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

This week join us for a beautiful visit to the Cap Rouge Marina and a delicious lunch at Restaurant Quai 1635.

To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jul
4
Tue
2023
Out & About Tea-time and Tour at the Morrin Centre
Jul 4 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building.  Cost of the visit will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs.  Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Pétanque for Newcomers
Jul 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Pétanque is a popular sport among locals, to the point that many public parks have fields open to the public. Many families enjoy practicing it and passing down the love for it at every get-together! As newcomers, an important part of our integration is the sense of belonging, and understanding the local traditions, which is why we plan activities like this, to help you better understand and embrace your new environment. With the collaboration of Pétanque – Parc St Paul-Apôtre, we hope you enjoy this new sport!

 

Jul
5
Wed
2023
Out & About – Musical Wednesdays concert series
Jul 5 @ 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Out & About invites 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy Baroque guitar performed by David Jacques and Irish flute performed by Lawrence O’Hearn at the historic Chalmers-Wesley United Church.

The concert is free and lasts one hour (noon to 1:00 pm).

For more information, please contact Maria Hoyt.

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Jul 5 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jul
8
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – Storytime – Preparing for Travel
Jul 8 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 1: Preparing for Travel

Book of the day: Usborne First Experiences: Going on a Plane by Anne Civardy.

Kids will prepare to travel and visit countries through books, starting off by reading a book about flying on a plane. To prepare for our weekly trips, today’s activity is to make a passport and binoculars.

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Science
Jul 8 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 1: Science

Lava Lamp Experiment: to understand fluids and solids, the children will create their own lava lamp, followed by writing observations and reflections as real scientists!

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
9
Sun
2023
Chalmers-Wesley Music Concert
Jul 9 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Jul
11
Tue
2023
Out & About Mardi Melody Concert and Lunch
Jul 11 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a free hour-long outdoor music concert at the Maison Hamel-Bruneau. This week, enjoy music by AGATHE HERRMANN ET GABRIEL PROVENCHER (TRIO). Visit their website to learn more about these free concerts: https://www.sallealbertrousseau.com/concerts-d-ete-gratuits-2023/

We will visit Phil’s Fish & Chips after for lunch.

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Jul
12
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Jul 12 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jul 12 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Jul
13
Thu
2023
Out & About Henry Stuart House Tour & Chocolats Favoris
Jul 13 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a tour of the historic Henry Stuart House. The tour costs $8, and includes a tea. Following, we will head to Chocolat Favoris for a sweet treat! To learn more about the Henry Stuart House visit the website here: https://actionpatrimoine.ca/maisonhenrystuart/english/

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Jul
15
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – Storytime – South America
Jul 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 2: South America

Book of the day: Up and Down the Andes: A Peruvian Festival Tale by Laurie Krebs and Aurelia Fronty.

Visiting Peru involves learning about its festivities, indigenous roots, and landscapes. We cannot visit Peru without seeing a Llama so we will make and decorate one!

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Jul 15 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

 

Week 2: Art

Spinners: the children will craft spinners to understand motion and how the illusion works in a fun way!

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
19
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Jul 19 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jul
20
Thu
2023
Out & About Ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis & Lunch at Food Trucks
Jul 20 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we take a beautiful ferry ride to Quai Paquet in Lévis. Enjoy lunch at a food truck Poissonnerie Nemau and dessert at the Chocolats Favoris food truck. Learn more about the Quai Paquet activities here: https://www.ville.levis.qc.ca/loisirs/installations-sportives/quai-paquet/

The cost of the ferry is $7.70 for round-trip tickets.

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Jul
22
Sat
2023
Jacques-Cartier Adventure Day for Newcomers!
Jul 22 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This is a one-time event, so you don’t really want to miss out on it!

 

 

The rabaska activity is NOT suitable for children under 6 years of age.

Since this is going to be the only occasion that we are going to visit this park in the summer, we are also opening 10 spots for those interested in simply catching a ride with us, or if for example in your family you have a child under 6 years old (and cannot participate in the rabaska activity). There is a limited capacity for the rabaska and hike guided tours.

For more information about the Jacques-Cartier National Park*, visit their website. On this link, you can also find more information about the trails and other activities to do while at the park.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to the park (103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC G3C 2T5). We will stop at km 10, at the Discovery Centre to pick up the guides and for a quick bathroom break. Then, we will continue driving until we reach km 18, where the rabaska activity will take place.
  • A guided rabaska (type of boat) descent on the Jacques-Cartier river, lasting from 1h to 1h15.
  • A guided hike (l’Aperçu), with a duration of 1 hour.
  • Entrance fees to the park.
  • Life jackets DURING the rabaska activity. If you choose to practice another nautical activity, it is your responsibility to rent one yourself.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals and/or snacks. Each participant must plan and bring their own lunches (sandwiches, salads, etc.) as well as their snacks and water.
  • Any other activity at the park (equipment rental, other nautical activities, etc.).
  • Accessories like raincoats, sunblock, hats, etc.

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Please read the information about the rabaska activity here: Description Rabaska au fil de l’eau_groupe

The information is provided by the SÉPAQ in French, but you can copy and paste the text into an online translator tool, for example Google Translate.

 

*In Québec, provincial parks are called national parks.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Engineering
Jul 22 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 3: Engineering

Catapult: Children will use their imagination and build a catapult to throw objects with the provided materials and supplies. The winner will get a prize!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
25
Tue
2023
Out & About Henry Stuart House Tour & Chocolats Favoris
Jul 25 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a tour of the historic Henry Stuart House. The tour costs $8, and includes a tea. Following, we will head to Chocolat Favoris for a sweet treat! To learn more about the Henry Stuart House visit the website here: https://actionpatrimoine.ca/maisonhenrystuart/english/

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Jul
26
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jul
29
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Mathematics
Jul 29 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 4: Mathematics

Math games competition: children will get into teams and play math games. The team that solves and wins the most challenges will get a prize!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
2
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Aug 2 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Aug
5
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Aug 5 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 5: Art

Fun canva painting: Using Sharpies and alcohol, kids will create funky paintings.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Baseball Game for Newcomers
Aug 5 @ 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Aug
8
Tue
2023
Out & About – Les Bleuets du vire-crêpes
Aug 8 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we go blueberry picking at Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes in St-Nicholas.  Pick blueberries, enjoy a coffee from the café, or even a refreshing soft-serve ice cream! Learn more about the blueberry farm here: https://www.lesbleuetsduvirecrepes.com/la-bleuetiere

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Aug
9
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Aug 9 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Aug
10
Thu
2023
Out & About – Les Bleuets du Vire-crêpes
Aug 10 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we go blueberry picking at Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes in St-Nicholas.  Pick blueberries, enjoy a coffee from the café, or even a refreshing soft-serve ice cream! Learn more about the blueberry farm here: https://www.lesbleuetsduvirecrepes.com/la-bleuetiere

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.

Aug
12
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Technology & Engineering
Aug 12 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 6: Technology and Engineering

Hydraulic bridge: through building a hydraulic bridge, children will learn about hydraulic energy.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Technology and Engineering
Aug 12 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 6: Technology and Engineering

Hydraulic bridge: through building a hydraulic bridge, children will learn about hydraulic energy.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
15
Tue
2023
Picture This – Photo Walks
Aug 15 @ 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

Enjoy a photo walk in Old Quebec with professional photographer Jacques Gaines. With his advice and comments, you will come back with a memory card full of beautiful pictures! Each activity will start and end in front of the Morrin Centre.

This activity is free, but we request that you confirm your presence at info@morrin.org at least 24h before the start of the event. In case of postponement or cancellation, participants will be alerted by noon on the day of the event.

 

Photo Walks – August 8, 22, and 26, 2023

August 8 – 6:45 p.m. -> Postponed to August 15

August 22 – 6:45 p.m. (in case of rain, postponed to August 25)

August 26 – 2:30 p.m. (in case of rain, cancelled)

 

Participants must come with their own camera. Whether a $100 or $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your cellphone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.

Additionally, please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if it is very hot.

Aug
16
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Aug 16 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Out & About – Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church
Aug 16 @ 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a musical concert at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. Musical Wednesdays lasts until August, 30th. This week, enjoy Sharon MacLeoud & Laura Palladino (sopranos) accompanied by Marc-André Marquis (piano) followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The concert is donation-based, please visit their website to learn more: https://chalmerswesley.org/musical-wednesdays-at-chalmers-wesley-united/

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details about the activity.

Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Aug 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Aug
17
Thu
2023
Out & About – Picnic at Bois-de-Coulonge Park
Aug 17 @ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a nice pic-nic at the beautiful Bois-du-Coulogne park. Bring your lunch, and extras to share if you wish! We will be able to stroll along in this beautiful park as well.

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details about the activity.

Aug
19
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Science
Aug 19 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 7: Science

Oobleck : with this experiment, the children will learn about particles and what chemists call a mixture of colloid.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
22
Tue
2023
Out & About Ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis & Lunch at Food Trucks
Aug 22 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we take a beautiful ferry ride to Quai Paquet in Lévis. Enjoy lunch at a food truck La Shop and dessert at the Chocolats Favoris food truck. Learn more about the Quai Paquet activities here: https://www.ville.levis.qc.ca/loisirs/installations-sportives/quai-paquet/

The cost of the ferry is $7.70 for round-trip tickets.

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.

Picture This – Photo Walks
Aug 22 @ 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

Enjoy a photo walk in Old Quebec with professional photographer Jacques Gaines. With his advice and comments, you will come back with a memory card full of beautiful pictures! Each activity will start and end in front of the Morrin Centre.

This activity is free, but we request that you confirm your presence at info@morrin.org at least 24h before the start of the event. In case of postponement or cancellation, participants will be alerted by noon on the day of the event.

 

Photo Walks – August 8, 22, and 26, 2023

August 8 – 6:45 p.m. -> Postponed to August 15

August 22 – 6:45 p.m. (in case of rain, postponed to August 25)

August 26 – 2:30 p.m. (in case of rain, cancelled)

 

Participants must come with their own camera. Whether a $100 or $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your cellphone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.

Additionally, please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if it is very hot.

Aug
23
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Aug 23 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunset Ferry Ride to Quai Paquet for Newcomers
Aug 23 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Wednesday, August 23 from 5:40 to 8:30 PM.

We will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 5:40 PM. Once there, we can grab some food or some ice cream (or both!) from the food trucks available or from the ice cream shop located one block away from the quai, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec).  We will bring board games to facilitate your interaction with others. At the quai, there are 160 water jets, perfect to refresh you, so make sure you bring or wear your sandals or why not your swimsuit! If you are an avid photographer, you can also check out the Red stairs (193 steps) located two blocks away from the quai, and admire the beauty of the view from atop. There is also a café near the quai, not far from the ice cream shop. Feeling like picknicking? By all means, bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or portable chairs!

The fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places.  Note: A newcomer is someone who moved to the Greater Québec City region in the past 5 years.

 

The Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.

 

 

Take a look at the food trucks found at Quai Paquet:

Aug
24
Thu
2023
Aug 24 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Midis en Musique Join us as we take a trip to the Holy Trinity Cathedral (close to the Morrin Center) to  enjoy their final performance of the summer, entitled Duo Mano a Mano (no charge). The concert is at 12h30, with pick-ups expected around 11h30.  After the concert we will enjoy a stop at a local ice cream shop before returning around 2:30pm.  For more information you view their website: https://www.cathedral.ca/music/ Please RSVP by August 17th

Out & About – Old Quebec Bus Tour & Lunch
Aug 24 @ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we discover Quebec City from the top of an open double-decker bus. This one-hour tour will take place from 11am – 12:00pm and will cost $20 per person. Following the tour, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Old-Quebec.

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.

Aug
25
Fri
2023
Arts Alive! Québec Festival
Aug 25 – Aug 26 all day

 

On Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August 26th, join us on the Chaussée des Écossais for two days of free concerts and activities!

The Arts Alive! Quebec Festival is back for its ninth year in 2023! The whole family can join the celebration with concerts, challenges, contests, performances, and more. All activities are free and require no registration. Saturday visitors may even get a tasty surprise!
Learn more HERE.

Friday, August 25

Saturday, August 26

  • 10:30 a.m. – Book Quest Storytime Activity (3-6 YO)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Launch of the day’s activities
  • 12:15 p.m. – Improv Showcase
  • 1:30 p.m. – Book Quest STEAM Club Activity (7-12 YO)
  • 2:30 p.m. – Photo Walk Departure
  • 3:30 p.m. – Quebec Art Company Showcase
  • 4:15 p.m. – Concert – Bill Vincent
  • From noon to 5 p.m. – Artisan Fair, Contest, Challenges, Family Activities

 

Would you like to volunteer at the festival?
Contact us at info@morrin.org to let us know!

Aug
26
Sat
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Aug 26 all day

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! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.

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 1:30 to 3:30 PM

 

 

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Aug 26 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 8: Art

Alebrije masks: for the Arts Alive! Quebec festival, the children will participate in outdoor arts and crafts by coloring, cutting, and gluing fun masks!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Picture This – Photo Walks
Aug 26 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Enjoy a photo walk in Old Quebec with professional photographer Jacques Gaines. With his advice and comments, you will come back with a memory card full of beautiful pictures! Each activity will start and end in front of the Morrin Centre.

This activity is free, but we request that you confirm your presence at info@morrin.org at least 24h before the start of the event. In case of postponement or cancellation, participants will be alerted by noon on the day of the event.

 

Photo Walks – August 8, 22, and 26, 2023

August 8 – 6:45 p.m. -> Postponed to August 15

August 22 – 6:45 p.m. (in case of rain, postponed to August 25)

August 26 – 2:30 p.m. (in case of rain, cancelled)

 

Participants must come with their own camera. Whether a $100 or $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your cellphone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.

Additionally, please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if it is very hot.

Aug
29
Tue
2023
Out & About – Old Quebec Bus Tour & Lunch
Aug 29 @ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we discover Quebec City from the top of an open double-decker bus. This one-hour tour will take place from 11am – 12:00pm and will cost $20 per person. Following the tour, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Old-Quebec.

Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.

Aug
30
Wed
2023
Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley
Aug 30 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Aug 30 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sep
2
Sat
2023
2023 Eastern Canadian Gaelic Athletic Association Championships
Sep 2 all day
Les Patriotes de Québec are pleased to host the 2023 Eastern Canadian GAA Championships. The tournament will take place in Pont-Rouge (Pleau soccer fields, 1 rue du croissant) and the banquet in Québec City.
Save the date for the 2nd of September for a memorable day of competition and an evening of celebration!
More details to come!
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