Upcoming Events and Activities

Nov
4
Sat
2023
Fall Storytime – Morrin Centre
Nov 4 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Storytime (3 to 7 YO) - Fall 2023

Storytime (3 to 7 YO) – Fall 2023

Storytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7!

Storytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Fall session spans from October 14 to December 16.

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L’Heure du conte est un programme de littératie pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans. Chaque activité commence avec la lecture d’une histoire, suivie d’un bricolage inspiré du thème de la semaine. Notre objectif est de faire naître en chaque enfant l’amour de la lecture à travers différentes activités amusantes et interactives, afin de les encourager à continuer à lire après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les samedis matins à 10 h 30. La session d’automne a lieu du 14 octobre au 16 décembre.

Members’ Day – Morrin Centre
Nov 4 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Members’ Day 2023

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, join the Morrin Centre staff for an exclusive day filled with activities and delights, put together to highlight the contributions of the Morrin Centre members to the Centre.

On the menu, between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:

  • 1:00 p.m. – Magician
  • 2:00 p.m. – Exclusive Tour
  • 3:30 p.m. – Beer Tasting

Register herePlease note that some activities have limited places and require registration.

 

You must be a member of the Morrin Centre to participate in Members’ Day activities. You can become a member at morrin.org/becomeamember

Nov
5
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 5 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.

Nov
6
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
7
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 7 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Brain Power Drop-In
Nov 7 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.

🧠 Train your brain;

🤝 Connect with others;

🍎 Enjoy a healthy snack.

To participate:  Please contact Anaïs:  📧 afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net   📞 581-446-7476 

To volunteer:  Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win!  To volunteer, please contact Elise:  📧 eholloway@jhpartners.net   📞 581-446-6452

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Nov 7 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 7 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca

Fall S.T.E.A.M. – Morrin Centre
Nov 7 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) - Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) – Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club: weekly fun and experiments for children ages 8 to 12!

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance, all the while encouraging children to continue reading science-related books after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The Fall session spans from October 17 to December 12.

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Le Club S.T.I.A.M. (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie, Art, et Maths) accueille les enfants de 8 à 12 ans qui aiment créer, réaliser des expériences et en apprendre davantage sur le monde qui les entoure. Chaque semaine, nous explorerons différents thèmes scientifiques et artistiques. Ce programme vise à promouvoir la créativité, la pensée critique et la persévérance, tout en encourageant les jeunes à poursuivre leurs lectures scientifiques après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les mardi soirs à 18 h. La session d’automne a lieu du 17 octobre au 12 décembre.

Wellness Yoga
Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter.  We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.

Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.

Things to bring with you:

  • A yoga mat or towel
  • A bottle of water

Registration preferred.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Nov
8
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.

Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.

Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)

Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Nov 8 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Self-care Workshop on Self-massage
Nov 8 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Are you feeling sore or tense? If you’re looking for a way to improve your overall well-being, this Self-care Workshop on Self-Massage could be the answer. Chrystine Roy, professional massage therapist and owner of Zeste Détente, will lead this two-hour workshop at the Wellness Centre teaching you moves and techniques to self-massage.

Using only yoga balls and a wall or the floor, you can fully massage your muscles on your own. Here are some of the many benefits:

  • Release muscle tension
  • Relieve pain
  • Boost circulation
  • Reduce stress levels
  • Calm anxiety
  • Improve mood
  • Increase energy
  • Improve sleep quality

Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you.

We require you to register for this workshop as places are limited to a maximum of 14 participants.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information on this Self-care Workshop on Self-Massage, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Nov
9
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 9 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Lifelong Learning – Express Lunch with Ateliers & Saveurs
Nov 9 @ 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Ateliers & Saveurs

Cost: $10*

Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we will be taking the themed Express Lunch class. This event is exactly a year after our first session with them! Please ensure your membership has been paid if you are interested in attending. We will be making Sliced Flank Steak with sea salt, bearnaise sauce, summer vegetables and thyme. When registering please let me know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.

*PLEASE NOTE: The cost of this event only includes the price of the food. Any extras, such as drinks or desserts will be invoiced to each person individually.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at  info@lifelonglearningquebec.org  or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 11 people.

If you’re interested in this event, please register no later than October 26.

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

Literary Feast
Nov 9 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Reserve your tickets today for our thirteenth annual fundraising dinner, taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Join us for a memorable Literary Feast that will nourish your mind, body, and soul.

| Evening’s programme |

This year, we are honoured to welcome a very special guest.

Our keynote speaker, MARC GARNEAU, became the first Canadian to fly in Space on Shuttle Mission STS 41-G in October 1984. He was also a Combat Systems Engineer in the Royal Canadian Navy, President of the Canadian Space Agency, a Liberal Member of Parliament, minister of Transport, Foreign Affairs minister, and Chancellor of Carleton University. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada and the Recipient of the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, three NASA Space Flight Medals, and eleven Honorary Doctorates.

The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail served in one of the most beautiful libraries in Canada, followed by dinner in the historic College Hall at 6:30 p.m. Our annual silent auction will also take place during the evening.

A limited number of tickets for the cocktail and dinner are available at $275 per person.

| SPECIAL RATE | A special rate is available for tables of 8 individuals or more. Tickets cost $250 per person when purchasing a table (8-11 people).

| TABLES FOR TWO | Seven tables for two are available again this year on the mezzanine for $550 each.

You may reserve your ticket(s) by calling Julie Colanero at 418 694-9147, extension 221, or by contacting her at info@morrin.org.

Health 101
Nov 9 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have questions about the provincial health care system? In 2018 Jeffery Hale Community Services, the Community Wellness Centre, and the Voice of English-speaking Québec put together a comprehensive guide with the intention of helping newcomers navigate the medical system here in Québec City with a little more ease and efficiency. Since then, we provide a space for newcomers to meet other newcomers while having their doubts cleared out by either a nurse or a social worker from the JEFF (as we colloquially refer to the Jeffery Hale Community Services).

Start jotting down your questions!

Click here to consult the guide.

Please note that the guide is currently being edited and the most updated version will be ready on the day of the workshop (Nov. 9th).

 

A participation prize will be awarded to one of the participants.

 

To register to the online option (it will NOT be recorded):  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApceyppzIpHtSPGIPTKMmdN5NneIn3-qC7

To register to the in-person option: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMk0xQkNCUDhKVlVQWUgzMEMxU1lRMDY1MS4u

 

 

 

Nov
10
Fri
2023
Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker & pilates activity
Nov 10 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together

Get moving with other parents.  Babies and kids are welcome too!  Wear comfortable clothing for this activity with our guest speaker Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien, certified Pilates instructor from Lovjoy Pilates.  She will guide the group through a class that will focus on improving strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

To bring: Wear comfortable clothing and bring along your exercise mat!


 

Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.

  • The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
  • Parents must stay on-site.
  • Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
  • Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!

For more information and events to come

Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Out and About – Cultural Center of The Ursuline Monastery
Nov 10 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monestary and have a guided 1-hour tour in English of the museum. The entry fee is $11. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

Learn more about the museum here: Pôle Culturel des Ursulines

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

GAME NIGHT
Nov 10 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Game night is back!

 

Spread the word!

A fun and relaxed evening, in company of new friends and fun people.

Light refreshments and free parking provided!

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Do you have your own board game that you would like to play? Bring it!

 

Click here to see video tutorials on how to play the games:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs2bCujZP-GtTvQIAIsGSiKueZ2YSx1uv

We also have some of the classic games: Taboo, Pictionary, Scrabble, Clue, and Monopoly!

Nov
11
Sat
2023
Fall Storytime – Morrin Centre
Nov 11 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Storytime (3 to 7 YO) - Fall 2023

Storytime (3 to 7 YO) – Fall 2023

Storytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7!

Storytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Fall session spans from October 14 to December 16.

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L’Heure du conte est un programme de littératie pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans. Chaque activité commence avec la lecture d’une histoire, suivie d’un bricolage inspiré du thème de la semaine. Notre objectif est de faire naître en chaque enfant l’amour de la lecture à travers différentes activités amusantes et interactives, afin de les encourager à continuer à lire après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les samedis matins à 10 h 30. La session d’automne a lieu du 14 octobre au 16 décembre.

Nov
12
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 12 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.

Nov
13
Mon
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Nov 13 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer 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 be asked to bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.

November’s theme will match the season as we make several soups to keep ourselves warm.

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

Lifelong Learning – Sustainable Holidays
Nov 13 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques

A dynamic multimedia presentation for all interested in making their special celebrations more earth friendly. Includes World faith celebrations from September to March, flora, food, lights, gifts, travel and cruises, winter sports and activities, and local resources.

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

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

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
14
Tue
2023
Baby Massage Workshop
Nov 14 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Wellness Centre is offering a FREE baby massage workshop for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months (before babies are crawling or walking). Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with massage therapist Chrystine Roy from Zeste Detente.

  • This activity will start at 9:30 a.m.
  • You must register! Space is limited for this activity. First come, first-served.
  • Parking is free for this event.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 14 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Nov 14 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca

Out and About – Cultural Center of The Ursuline Monastery
Nov 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading to the Cultural Center of the Ursuline Monastary and have a guided 1-hour tour in English of the museum. The entry fee is $11. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Old Québec area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

Learn more about the museum here: Pôle Culturel des Ursulines

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

Fall S.T.E.A.M. – Morrin Centre
Nov 14 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) - Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) – Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club: weekly fun and experiments for children ages 8 to 12!

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance, all the while encouraging children to continue reading science-related books after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The Fall session spans from October 17 to December 12.

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Le Club S.T.I.A.M. (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie, Art, et Maths) accueille les enfants de 8 à 12 ans qui aiment créer, réaliser des expériences et en apprendre davantage sur le monde qui les entoure. Chaque semaine, nous explorerons différents thèmes scientifiques et artistiques. Ce programme vise à promouvoir la créativité, la pensée critique et la persévérance, tout en encourageant les jeunes à poursuivre leurs lectures scientifiques après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les mardi soirs à 18 h. La session d’automne a lieu du 17 octobre au 12 décembre.

Wellness Yoga
Nov 14 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter.  We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.

Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.

Things to bring with you:

  • A yoga mat or towel
  • A bottle of water

Registration preferred.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Nov
15
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Nov 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.

Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.

Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)

Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227

SHARP Information Session
Nov 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

TOPIC:  Thinking about your home and community…Resources for fall prevention

PRESENTER:
Dr. Jose Morais, Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine McGill, MUHC & JGH

Register on the WE website here: https://wejh.ca/event/sharp-information-session-3/?instance_id=22204

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Nov 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!

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—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.

To sign up, click HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org

Caregiver’s Circle (Northern Perimeter)
Nov 15 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers.  Join us for a special Caregiver’s Circle in the Norther Perimeter!  We will be joined by Anaïs Fortin-Maltais who will also talk about the services and support offered by the Wellness Center to support English-speakers.

Bring your own crafts and enjoy some pastries.  If you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.

Register here or by calling Anaïs at 581-446-7476 or contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228

Caregivers’ Circle: Caregiving in the Northern Perimeter * POSTPONED*
Nov 15 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers.  Join us!

Bring your own crafts and enjoy some pastries.If you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.

Register here or by calling Anaïs at 581-446-7476

Funding for this activity thanks to:

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Nov 15 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mastering Interview Questions Workshop with FORT Program
Nov 15 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ace your next job interview! Join VEQ in partnership with the FORT program for this interactive, hands-on workshop. Led by experienced career counsellor Carole Hautcoeur.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • Ways to structure your answers
  • Questions employers shouldn’t ask
  • How to answer difficult questions

Pre-registration required.

To register: https://forms.office.com/r/quUanBaC7w

Light refreshments will be served.

Limited space available. Register today!

The Grief Recovery Method: Introductory Session
Nov 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you!

We encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you are interested in attending the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course.

The Grief Recovery Method Introduction Session involves a group discussion about “What is Grief?” and describes the course format, what participants can expect from the Grief Recovery Method course, and what the Method expects from participants.

In the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course, CMA will guide you through the following:

  • Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief, and get a clear view of how grief can build up.
  • Practice compassion for yourself and others, develop deep listening skills, and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
  • Learn a practical lifelong skill for processing and dealing with loss and grief and how to listen and support others moving forward.
  • Equip yourself with a set of tools to recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses, and to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.

Register for the Introduction Session.

The Zoom link for the Introduction Session will be sent out by email after registration.

Registration for the 8-week course will open after the Introduction Session.


For more information

Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach to helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship is evidence-based and effective.  To find out more about The Grief Recovery Method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.

Questions?

Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Nov 15 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 …

 

Michael Bourguignon is a stage actor and director known for his quick wit and his penchant for pratfalls and other forms of physical comedy. Currently vice-president of the Quebec Art Company, Quebec City’s foremost English-language theatre group, Michael discovered his passion for the stage late in life, but he hit the boards running and hasn’t looked back. Like his lifelong mentor, Bugs Bunny, Michael is a versatile character actor who dabbles in musicals and overdresses for almost every occasion. When not onstage, he is a teacher, communications consultant, voiceover artist, sometime stand-up comedian, and proud father. In all these roles, he always asks himself, “What would Bugs Bunny do?”

 

Register here!

 

This event is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.

 

 

 

Nov
16
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 16 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Lifelong Learning – Car Glamping
Nov 16 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Jeanni Potter

Car Glamping

Reconnect with yourself, family, friends, nature and beautiful destinations. Jeanni will share tips and photos – and demonstrate compact camping equipment – that maximizes comfort and safety, minimizes annoyances and cost, and rejuvenates your sense of adventure and curiosity. Winter is an opportunity to dream and plan!

Jeanni is an interpersonal coach/writer on Bold Kindness – and will share how her recent 6 week North America camping trip inside her Honda CRV reconnected her with treasured  people and places from throughout her lifetime.

Bio:

Jeanni Potter is mother of 4, nana to 3 – and an interpersonal coach and writer on Bold Kindness, a compassionate mind, heart and skill set that reveals, cherishes and empowers the delightful essence of people.

Difficult relationships can be restored and renewed – and life becomes more creative and fun.

Bold Kindness developed from her training and previous experience as a mental health occupational therapist and family counselor. (And from her own challenging life experiences 😉) Visit www.boldkindness.ca to learn more.

To register: Email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or call 418.681.1258
Space is limited.

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

Book Launch with Louisa Blair – Morrin Centre
Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Library Lectures:
Book Launch of The Calf With Two Heads
by Louisa Blair

Join us for the launch of Louisa Blair’s book The Calf With Two Heads on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.!

“Wow! I’m impressed. Stop scrolling on your phones and have a look at this.”

– Tomson Highway, Cree playwright, author, musician

These beautifully illustrated stories of natural history in nineteenth-century Canada are about the curious men and women who crossed the oceans from Europe to explore, map, draw, puzzle about, collect and exhibit nature in Canada. Informed by French, British and Indigenous naturalists, they tried to understand what they saw. What did it all mean about the origins of the world?

Louisa Blair, an amateur naturalist in Quebec and a transatlantic species herself, tells tales on Darwin, Russell Wallace, and James Cook, and lingers on the strange and colourful details of Canada’s stubborn resistance to evolutionism and its first natural history museums with their penchant for deformities. These stories feature Indigenous mapmakers, botanical artists, bug-bitten rock fanatics, arctic explorers, and a trio of Quebec women who managed to get plants named after themselves. In short, muddy boots, cold hands, a pocket full of fossils, a mind full of existential questions. To make her case, Louisa Blair has gathered a vast collection of vintage illustrations. Blair also salutes their successors, the citizen scientists who are now frantically mapping Canada’s biodiversity before it fades to bio-monotony. What does it all mean for the end of the world?

NOTE: This event will be hybrid. 

Register here!

Louisa Blair is a writer, editor and translator who was born in Quebec City, raised in the UK, and returned to live in Quebec 25 years ago. Her books in English include The Anglos: The Hidden Face of Quebec City and Iron Bars and Bookshelves: A History of the Morrin Centre. She has also translated numerous books and exhibitions about history, culture and politics in Quebec. Her translation of Robert Lepage’s 887 (House of Anansi Press, 2019) was nominated for a Governor General’s prize. Her exhibition on natural history in Quebec, entitled Blossoms, Beetles and Birds, is on display at the Morrin Centre.

 

 

 

In partnership with Baraka Books.

Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents
Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us to learn practical advice and tips for expectant parents from a certified Allaitement Québec breastfeeding support volunteer.

  • Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
  • Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
  • Find the position that’s right for you and baby
  • Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
  • Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
  • Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
  • Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone

Reserve your space now by registering here.

For further details please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 12009

Nov
17
Fri
2023
Travellin’ Toddler Time at the Morrin Centre
Nov 17 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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.  This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month.  Be sure to check the location for each activity.

This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.

 

Join in on the fun!
Registration for this activity is mandatory. Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil

Nov
18
Sat
2023
Buddy Up: Christmas Set-up at Saint Brigid’s Home Part 1
Nov 18 all day

Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season!

We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors.  This gesture will go a long way to making Christmas special to all who live there!

This will be a 2-part Buddy Up event for men in our local community to get together and share some laughs while also giving back to the community.

During part 1, we will:

  • Build the bases

During part 2, we will:

  • Set up the trees at Saint Brigid’s Home
  • Tie them down
  • Light them up and decorate them.

If you have a garage, or a workshop available that could be used to build the bases, please let us know.

Tell us you’ll be there by contacting Jarryd Smith by email or by phone at 581-748-9893 before Saturday, November 4, 2023.  We will confirm all the final details with you by email before the event.

Questions?

For more information about Buddy Up: Christmas set-up at Saint Brigid’s, please contact Jarryd Smith, by email or by phone at 581-748-9893.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building inner strength and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of physical well-being and camaraderie.


Fall Storytime – Morrin Centre
Nov 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Storytime (3 to 7 YO) - Fall 2023

Storytime (3 to 7 YO) – Fall 2023

Storytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7!

Storytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Fall session spans from October 14 to December 16.

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L’Heure du conte est un programme de littératie pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans. Chaque activité commence avec la lecture d’une histoire, suivie d’un bricolage inspiré du thème de la semaine. Notre objectif est de faire naître en chaque enfant l’amour de la lecture à travers différentes activités amusantes et interactives, afin de les encourager à continuer à lire après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les samedis matins à 10 h 30. La session d’automne a lieu du 14 octobre au 16 décembre.

Nov
19
Sun
2023
Library Workshop: Reading Poetry – Morrin Centre
Nov 19 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Library Workshop
Reading Poetry

Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be!

Join us at the Library for the fourth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. 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 information coming soon!

You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Poems Under Study: List coming soon.

Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 19 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.

Nov
20
Mon
2023
Lifelong Learning – Numerology
Nov 20 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

FACILITATOR: Boni Jean Stafford

What is numerology and how does it work?
Specifically, the study of numbers and their energetic influence in your life. According to numerologists (people who practice numerology), numbers have a far deeper meaning than their numerical value and can offer insight on unique characteristics, future events and even your life purpose.

Boni Jean Stafford is a Lifelong Learning member, she has lived in Quebec City for 4 years, working on her French. She learned about Numerology in 1974 and she would like to share the basics with fellow Lifelong Learning members. Join in for an interactive session and find out what your life lesson is and if it is compatible with your name, along with the cycles we go through in our own lives.

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

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

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
21
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 21 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Brain Power Drop-In
Nov 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.

🧠 Train your brain;

🤝 Connect with others;

🍎 Enjoy a healthy snack.

To participate:  Please contact Anaïs:  📧 afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net   📞 581-446-7476 

To volunteer:  Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win!  To volunteer, please contact Elise:  📧 eholloway@jhpartners.net   📞 581-446-6452

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Nov 21 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 21 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca

Fall S.T.E.A.M. – Morrin Centre
Nov 21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) - Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) – Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club: weekly fun and experiments for children ages 8 to 12!

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance, all the while encouraging children to continue reading science-related books after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The Fall session spans from October 17 to December 12.

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Le Club S.T.I.A.M. (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie, Art, et Maths) accueille les enfants de 8 à 12 ans qui aiment créer, réaliser des expériences et en apprendre davantage sur le monde qui les entoure. Chaque semaine, nous explorerons différents thèmes scientifiques et artistiques. Ce programme vise à promouvoir la créativité, la pensée critique et la persévérance, tout en encourageant les jeunes à poursuivre leurs lectures scientifiques après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les mardi soirs à 18 h. La session d’automne a lieu du 17 octobre au 12 décembre.

Pixels & Pages : The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Nov 21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

nterested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!

Selection for November: Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott.

Close to Hugh is available on OverDrive in an e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.

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!

 

This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.

 

 

 

 

Wellness Yoga
Nov 21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter.  We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.

Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.

Things to bring with you:

  • A yoga mat or towel
  • A bottle of water

Registration preferred.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Nov
22
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Nov 22 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.

Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.

Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)

Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Nov 22 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Language and Speaking: Is my child on track?
Nov 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Is your child aged five or under and are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?

To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session  with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.

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 other School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year.

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

Online Kahoots game: Les phénomènes de la nature
Nov 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

 

When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the “hôtel de ville” was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc.

Did you know that Québec City is among the top ten of the snowiest cities in Canada?  One of the recommendations that you will often hear is “check the forecast daily” and with all due reason, especially in the winter. It is important though to learn the vocabulary and expressions associated with the natural phenomena, which is why VEQ in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French is organising this fun game night.

At the end of the game, the winner of the game will get an electronic $30 gift card. Another gift card will be raffled among all participants.

To register for this fun activity, please click here.

 

Nov
23
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 23 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

Postponed CQSB Careers Info Session 4
Nov 23 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

***Please note that this event has been postponed. Stay tuned to VEQ’s events calendar or Facebook page for updates!

 

If you’re a job seeker or simply curious about your career options, you don’t want to miss the Central Quebec School Board Careers Information Session. The CQSB is one of the largest employers of English speakers in Quebec.

Learn about different job opportunities (teacher, professional, support, management) and have your questions answered by their recruiter.

There will be light refreshments available for those who are meeting us in person!

Questions? susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222

Death 101 Series: Legal Aspects of Dying
Nov 23 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death won’t kill you!

In this specific session, lawyer Richard Goldman will go over advance medical directives and living wills, including what they are and how to make them.

Visit the WE website to register: https://wejh.ca/event/death-101-series-legal-aspects-of-dying/?instance_id=22222

Nov
24
Fri
2023
Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
Nov 24 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together

Breastfeeding support featured this time

Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month.

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by breastfeeding support volunteer
  • 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.

Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.

  • The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
  • Parents must stay on-site.
  • Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
  • Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!

For more information and events to come

Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Arts & Crafts in Shannon (Kids)
Nov 24 @ 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Out and About – Shopping at Place Laurier
Nov 24 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.

This week we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Spice up your fall wardrobe and get started on holiday shopping. We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). 

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

Quebec Art Company’s “Wait Until Dark”
Nov 24 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Due to the teachers’ strike forcing the closure of Holland School, there will be three shows only for Wait Until Dark, Quebec Art Company’s thrilling fall dramatic production.

Opening night will now be Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:30, with shows on Saturday evening and a matinee Sunday at 2 p.m..

We will reach out to those who have bought tickets for the Thursday show to arrange another date. Or, contact us at boxoffice@quebecartcompany.com

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your tickets, which are for reserved seating and priced at $20. Group rates are available upon request.

Directed by Cheryl Rimmer, QAC’s virtuoso of many memorable shows including The Game’s AfootNoises Off, Lend Me a Tenor and many more hits, Wait Until Dark is the story of a young blind woman in New York City terrorized by crooks. And, darkness, as the title suggests, plays a key role in the story’s tense plot.

The movie version of the play is a horror classic and earned Audrey Hepburn Oscar and Globe nominations. The QAC production features an exciting mix of company veterans and newcomers.

Go to the QAC website – www.quebecartcompany.com to reserve your tickets to see this once-in-a-lifetime theatre experience.

Nov
25
Sat
2023
Buddy Up: Christmas Set-up at Saint Brigid’s Home Part 2
Nov 25 all day

Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season!

We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors.  This gesture will go a long way to making Christmas special to all who live there!

This will be a 2-part Buddy Up event for men in our local community to get together and share some laughs while also giving back to the community.

During part 1, we will:

  • Build the bases

During part 2, we will:

  • Set up the trees at Saint Brigid’s Home
  • Tie them down
  • Light them up and decorate them.

If you have a garage, or a workshop available that could be used to build the bases, please let us know.

Tell us you’ll be there by contacting Jarryd Smith by email or by phone at 581-748-9893 before Saturday, November 4, 2023.  We will confirm all the final details with you by email before the event.

Questions?

For more information about Buddy Up: Christmas set-up at Saint Brigid’s, please contact Jarryd Smith, by email or by phone at 581-748-9893.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building inner strength and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of physical well-being and camaraderie.


Fall Storytime – Morrin Centre
Nov 25 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Storytime (3 to 7 YO) - Fall 2023

Storytime (3 to 7 YO) – Fall 2023

Storytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7!

Storytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Fall session spans from October 14 to December 16.

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L’Heure du conte est un programme de littératie pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans. Chaque activité commence avec la lecture d’une histoire, suivie d’un bricolage inspiré du thème de la semaine. Notre objectif est de faire naître en chaque enfant l’amour de la lecture à travers différentes activités amusantes et interactives, afin de les encourager à continuer à lire après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les samedis matins à 10 h 30. La session d’automne a lieu du 14 octobre au 16 décembre.

Quebec Art Company’s “Wait Until Dark”
Nov 25 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Due to the teachers’ strike forcing the closure of Holland School, there will be three shows only for Wait Until Dark, Quebec Art Company’s thrilling fall dramatic production.

Opening night will now be Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:30, with shows on Saturday evening and a matinee Sunday at 2 p.m..

We will reach out to those who have bought tickets for the Thursday show to arrange another date. Or, contact us at boxoffice@quebecartcompany.com

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your tickets, which are for reserved seating and priced at $20. Group rates are available upon request.

Directed by Cheryl Rimmer, QAC’s virtuoso of many memorable shows including The Game’s AfootNoises Off, Lend Me a Tenor and many more hits, Wait Until Dark is the story of a young blind woman in New York City terrorized by crooks. And, darkness, as the title suggests, plays a key role in the story’s tense plot.

The movie version of the play is a horror classic and earned Audrey Hepburn Oscar and Globe nominations. The QAC production features an exciting mix of company veterans and newcomers.

Go to the QAC website – www.quebecartcompany.com to reserve your tickets to see this once-in-a-lifetime theatre experience.

Nov
26
Sun
2023
Shannon Community Breakfast
Nov 26 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to noon – Shannon Community Breakfast hosted by the CWL of Shannon at the Shannon Hall, 75 Gosford Road. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for children five and under. Bring your family and friends! We’d love to have you join us!

 

**VEQ will be offering free transportation from Québec City (1270 Chemin Ste-Foy – Jeffery Hale Pavilion) to Shannon. Please contact Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221

Quebec Art Company’s “Wait Until Dark”
Nov 26 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Due to the teachers’ strike forcing the closure of Holland School, there will be three shows only for Wait Until Dark, Quebec Art Company’s thrilling fall dramatic production.

Opening night will now be Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:30, with shows on Saturday evening and a matinee Sunday at 2 p.m..

We will reach out to those who have bought tickets for the Thursday show to arrange another date. Or, contact us at boxoffice@quebecartcompany.com

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your tickets, which are for reserved seating and priced at $20. Group rates are available upon request.

Directed by Cheryl Rimmer, QAC’s virtuoso of many memorable shows including The Game’s AfootNoises Off, Lend Me a Tenor and many more hits, Wait Until Dark is the story of a young blind woman in New York City terrorized by crooks. And, darkness, as the title suggests, plays a key role in the story’s tense plot.

The movie version of the play is a horror classic and earned Audrey Hepburn Oscar and Globe nominations. The QAC production features an exciting mix of company veterans and newcomers.

Go to the QAC website – www.quebecartcompany.com to reserve your tickets to see this once-in-a-lifetime theatre experience.

Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 26 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.

Nov
27
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 27 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Nov
28
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Nov 28 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Nov 28 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 28 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca

Fall S.T.E.A.M. – Morrin Centre
Nov 28 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) - Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club (8 to 12 YO) – Fall 2023

S.T.E.A.M. Club: weekly fun and experiments for children ages 8 to 12!

The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance, all the while encouraging children to continue reading science-related books after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. The Fall session spans from October 17 to December 12.

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Le Club S.T.I.A.M. (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie, Art, et Maths) accueille les enfants de 8 à 12 ans qui aiment créer, réaliser des expériences et en apprendre davantage sur le monde qui les entoure. Chaque semaine, nous explorerons différents thèmes scientifiques et artistiques. Ce programme vise à promouvoir la créativité, la pensée critique et la persévérance, tout en encourageant les jeunes à poursuivre leurs lectures scientifiques après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les mardi soirs à 18 h. La session d’automne a lieu du 17 octobre au 12 décembre.

Wellness Yoga
Nov 28 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter.  We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.

Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga who has been teaching for over five years.

Things to bring with you:

  • A yoga mat or towel
  • A bottle of water

Registration preferred.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Nov
29
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Nov 29 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.

Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of props, including chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.

Pay before September 25 to register for the fall 2023 session
($60 for all 12 classes)

Please visit the Wellness Centre website to register and pay : https://wejh.ca/event/50-fun-yoga/?instance_id=22227

Arts & Crafts in Shannon (adults)
Nov 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The “Arts & Crafts in Shannon” (Adults) scheduled for WEDN 11/22 was postponed until WEDN 11/29 

 

Location:  VEQ Community Space – Shannon – 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier #109 (Shannon)

Date:          WEDN November 29th  (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)

Theme:  “Mixed Media”

(Painting, Card making (using imprints, etc), Clay, scrapbooking with colour paper, scissors and more!)

All material is provided for and workshops are free.

For more information or to register, please contact Dominique — places are limited

 

 

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Nov 29 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Duo Choeur(s)
Nov 29 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Enjoy a multidisciplinary meeting between poetry and audio art that allow the creation of collages where poetic and audio influences intermingle.

The duos Chœur(s) are lengthy correspondences between poets and audio artists from different locations in Canada, from the East Coast to the West. Some write and create in French, others in English. This project was driven by the concept of encounters: multidisciplinary meetings between poetry and audio art that allow the creation of collages where poetic and audio influences intermingle. The soundscapes reverberate with the poets’ words, offering audiences a unique poetic listening experience.

This show features a Montreal duo comprised of poet Kaie Kellough and sound artist Oana Avasilichioaei, as well as a duo made up of British-Columbian poet Fred Wah and Quebec sound artist Miriane Rouillard.

Learn more and register HERE.

Nov
30
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Nov 30 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ, in partnership with the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 14th to December 14th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute-long class.  Equipment is provided.  Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or Pamela Hogan at plaberge@munsgdv.ca.

POSTPONED Immigration Information Session
Nov 30 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant.

 

 

Registration strongly adviced, as there is a maximum capacity!

 

 

Here is an overview of the topics to be discussed:

  • Explain general terms like MIFI (Québec has its own rules for choosing immigrants), CAQ, CSQ, visitor records, visa, and their differences.
  • The role of French language when applying for PR
  • Explain the ARRIMA portal and its importance
  • Explain temporary vs permanent residence
  • Explain PR status
  • General information about the different streams of immigration (main categories)

Note that the immigration consultant WILL NOT discuss any specific situation.

 

Light refreshments and free parking provided.

Dec
1
Fri
2023
Parents and Petits Holiday Get-together
Dec 1 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Holiday Get together

Join us on Friday, December 1, at 9:30 a.m. for a holiday get-together for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children.  Feel free to wear a holiday sweater to help us celebrate the occasion.

  • The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
  • Parents must stay on-site.
  • Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
  • Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!

For more information and events to come

Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Dec
2
Sat
2023
Holiday Run-around & Fun Event
Dec 2 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Mark your calendars for our Holiday run-around & fun event for the whole family on Saturday, December 2 from 10 to 11:30 am at Quebec High School.  Join us for a festive holiday celebration full of fun activities.

Activities on site: 

  • Run around activities and games in the gym with Jarryd
  • Craft corner : get your kids creative minds flowing with some fun holiday crafts
  • Face painting
  • Cookie decorating
  • Snacks
  • An appearance from the Wellness Care Bear

Help others in our community

Open your hearts and help families in need in more than one way this year!

Important details!

Let us know you are coming. Register here by November 27 so that we can best prepare for you!

Parking at Quebec High School: Either on the street or in the back parking lot behind the school. Enter by the main entrance on Belvédère Street. 

Volunteer to help:  Please contact Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after the event, any bit of help is greatly appreciated!

Questions or want more details?  Email Jessica.

Fall Storytime – Morrin Centre
Dec 2 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Storytime (3 to 7 YO) - Fall 2023

Storytime (3 to 7 YO) – Fall 2023

Storytime: weekly literary fun for children ages 3 to 7!

Storytime Online is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.

The activities are free and take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Fall session spans from October 14 to December 16.

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L’Heure du conte est un programme de littératie pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans. Chaque activité commence avec la lecture d’une histoire, suivie d’un bricolage inspiré du thème de la semaine. Notre objectif est de faire naître en chaque enfant l’amour de la lecture à travers différentes activités amusantes et interactives, afin de les encourager à continuer à lire après chaque séance.

Les activités sont gratuites et ont lieu les samedis matins à 10 h 30. La session d’automne a lieu du 14 octobre au 16 décembre.

Newcomers’ Potluck
Dec 2 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Let’s kick off the holiday season while celebrating a meal together!

 

We are once again able to host a potluck.

  • VEQ will provide the disposable plates, cups, and cutlery.
  • Free parking is available on site. (Request the voucher upon arrival)
  • We will have music and games, to make the ambiance more cheerful and party-like. ☺

If you have any dietary restrictions, we suggest that you bring the food items that you enjoy eating.

 

To allow us to better plan, please register in advance: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUMzFUQU4xQjcxR1JTM0NEWFlMMjBDQlE2OC4u 

Dec
3
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Dec 3 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.

About Buddy Up

Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life.  The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.

Dec
4
Mon
2023
**POSTPONED***Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Dec 4 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will offer a unique workshop that will have us collectively learning how to decorate with icing tips.  Hosted by Cora Ethier, we will discover various dessert decorating techniques  in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.  

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

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Dec 4 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Dec
5
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Dec 5 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running from September 12th to December 12th, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.

Brain Power Drop-In
Dec 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.

🧠 Train your brain;

🤝 Connect with others;

🍎 Enjoy a healthy snack.

To participate:  Please contact Anaïs:  📧 afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net   📞 581-446-7476 

To volunteer:  Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win!  To volunteer, please contact Elise:  📧 eholloway@jhpartners.net   📞 581-446-6452

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Dec 5 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Dec 5 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca

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