Library Workshop:
Reading Poetry
Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be!
Join us for the fifth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. We’ll be answering two simples questions: What are poems made of and what can they do?
The list of poems will be available shortly.
The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry.
You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
This activity is part of the « Morrin in Verse » project, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.
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.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Please note: The COURSE is FULL. We’ve had an extraordinary response to the Podcast Course and we cannot accept any more participants at this time. We’ve created a waiting list in case of last minute-cancellations. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please e-mail susanna.tang@veq.ca with your name and phone number. Thank you!
Free Podcast Course
Thinking about starting your own podcast, but don’t know where to start?
Join CDAH + VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle to learn all about podcasting! By the end of 5 weeks, you’ll have your very first episode made entirely by YOU!
What you’ll get:
- Mentoring from seasoned podcaster Tom Zalatnai
- Audio recording and editing skills training with CDAH technician Tyler Rauman
- Interview Skills workshop with CBC
- Marketing workshop with Kevin Bottaro, Quebec Chronicle Telegraph
- Peer support from fellow participants
- One podcast episode created by you
Pre-registration required. Registrations are COMPLETE.
CDAH and VEQ would like to gratefully acknowledge the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage) for funding the CDAH in the Regions project.
Course schedule – See the image below for a quick overview.
The course is composed of 10 sessions over 5 weeks. Each session is 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
| o 4 virtual mentorship sessions | o 1 in-person audio recording tutorial (by appointment) |
| o 1 in-person orientation | o 1 virtual audio editing tutorial (by appointment) |
| o 1 interview skills workshop | o 1 podcast listening party |
| o 1 marketing workshop |
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this 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 and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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 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.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Your heart matters, and so does your understanding of how to keep it healthy. With that in mind, join nurse Louise Fortin this Valentine’s day to explore the basics of cardiovascular health, learning about key conditions, preventive measures, and crucial signs to watch for. This session will be interactive: bring your questions!
In-person participants will be able to have their blood pressure checked. (Disclaimer: this test will be performed by a nurse. No follow-ups offered.)
Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- 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.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this 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.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada
FACILITAT
***More details to come***
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Culinary Mosaic – Salmon pie & egg sauce
This cooking workshop will be given in English and will teach how to make Salmon pie & egg sauce.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.
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
Storytime: Where Are You Blue Kangoroo?
This Saturday, we will be reading Where Are You Blue Kangoroo? – A heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.
Storytime 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.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
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.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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
Pixels & Pages:
Book Club
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for February: The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
The Luminaries is available on OverDrive in e-book formats 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.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this 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 and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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 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.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose
TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?
Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM
New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!
Feel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:
newcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- 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.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this 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.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
FACILITATO
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TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be through its intitutions.
Our Guest
David Mendel, who retired as President of Mendel Tours in 2019, studied at York University in Toronto and at the University of Paris, before moving to Quebec City in 1976. After completing a master’s thesis in Art History and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours in 1984. He is often called upon to give talks about the history of Quebec at international conferences and has given numerous tours of the city for visiting dignitaries.
A resident of Quebec’s historic district since 1976, he is very involved in preservation issues. He is President of the Foundation of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity ─ the first Anglican Cathedral to have been built outside the British Isles. He is the author of a best-selling series of guidebooks devoted to Quebec City and its surrounding region: Quebec: World Heritage City (2009); Quebec, Birthplace of New France (2012); The Seminary of Quebec, A Living Heritage (2013); Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (2015); Le Château Frontenac, in the Heart of Old Quebec (2018); and co-author, with François Tremblay and Judy Bross, of Charlevoix, a Tradition of Hospitality (2018).
Venez profiter d’une série de présentations historiques dans le cadre de notre projet Construire notre communauté. Nous y parlerons du passé, du présent, et même parfois du futur des institutions de la communauté de langue anglaise qui ont contribué au développement de la ville de Québec. De nos anciennes institutions éducatives à nos institutions médicales modernes et bien plus, notre communauté à beaucoup d’histoire à partager ! Venez rencontrer nos spécialistes et apprenez-en plus sur la façon dont notre communauté a grandit et évolué à travers ses institutions.
Notre invité
David Mendel, qui a pris sa retraite comme président de Mendel Tours en 2019, a étudié à l’Université York à Toronto et à l’Université de Paris avant de s’installer à Québec en 1976. Après avoir complété une thèse de maîtrise en histoire de l’art et entrepris des études doctorales à l’Université Laval, il est devenu co-fondateur de Mendel Tours en 1984. Il est souvent appelé à donner des présentations sur l’histoire du Québec lors de conférences internationales et a donné de nombreuses visites guidées de la ville à des dignitaires en visite.
Résident de l’arrondissement historique de Québec depuis 1976, il est très impliqué dans les enjeux de préservation. Il est président de la Fondation de la Cathédrale Holy Trinity, la première cathédrale anglicane construite en dehors des îles britanniques. Il est l’auteur d’une série de guides à succès consacrés à la ville de Québec et à sa région : Québec : Ville du patrimoine mondial (2009) ; Québec, berceau de la Nouvelle-France (2012); Le Séminaire de Québec, un patrimoine vivant (2013); Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité (2015) ; Le Château Frontenac, au coeur du Vieux-Québec (2018); et co-auteur, avec François Tremblay et Judy Bross, de Charlevoix, une tradition d’hospitalité (2018).
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
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
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 trying our luck at Bingo! 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). You are also welcome to meet us at the Bingo Hall (Le Bingo de la Capitale – 100 rue Chabot, Quebec, QC G1M 1K2). There is a small cost associated with playing Bingo, ranging from 50 cents to $5 a card.
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on February 22nd, March 1st, 6th and 22nd. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6 to 8pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information:
***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***
Participants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
9:15 AM-5:00 PM
COST:
- $0 for children under 1 meter of height. Please beware that the staff at VVV might measure the child in case of doubt. If the child is taller than 1 m, the parent will be asked to pay full fee, $55.18 (taxes included), as stated on their website.
- $30, for people whose height range from 1 m to 1.31 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)
- $38, for people taller than 1.32 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)
- The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).
- The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).
***LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT***
It’s important to note that the only storage available at the venue starts at $13.05 plus tax (payment can only be made by card). VEQ is not responsible for providing it.
You can bring your own snacks and lunches as VEQ does not provide them; or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2024
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 24, 2024
Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca
Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
Storytime: Tokyo Digs a Garden
This Saturday, we will be reading Tokyo Digs a Garden – with Tokyo Digs a Garden, Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka have created a thoughtful and inspiring fable of environmentalism and imagination.
Storytime 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.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
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.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
The selection for February is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats.
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
S.T.E.A.M: Ferris Wheel
This week, we will be building a ferris wheel out of bottle taps.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 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 each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this 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 and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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 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.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
FACILITATO
Include
• from simple adaptations to renovations• a look at every room
• your lifestyle – hobbies, pets…
• physical and memory needs of aging• universal design
• accessibility
• disaster safety
• planning ahead for later needs
• outdoor considerations
• resources
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks.
You will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt, such as:
Language Courses
Employment counselling
Vocational training
Social networks
VEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions
Other support organizations
Individually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants.
Click here to register. We like to know how many we are expecting so we can better coordinate (room, snacks, activities, etc.). However, walk-ins are welcome!
A raffle will take place among the participants to win a door prize!
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- 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.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this 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.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Why does my child misbehave?
Come and join this online, interactive workshop for parents who want to better understand their children’s challenging behaviours. We will look at what is behind oppositional behaviour, violence, lack of attention and self-control. We’ll also give you tools and strategies to help you deal with these frustrating times.
Julie Fraser, Psycho-Educator and mother of two amazing adolescents, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone, 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 at: jprice@jhpartners.net
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples
This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.
Join us as we learn to cook some traditional Irish recipies, just in time for Saint-Patrick`s Day! Taste what you cooked and bring home a portion.
Register with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on February 22nd, March 1st, 6th and 22nd. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6 to 8pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information:
Storytime: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
This Saturday, we will be reading Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos – a celebration of one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life.
Storytime 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.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
Come discover the “first Canadian novel”!
Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague (1769) has been described as “the first Canadian novel.” Written in epistolary form, the fascinating story depicts life in eighteenth-century Quebec City from the perspectives of British heroine Emily Montague and her friends. The novel sheds light on the relationship between French, English, and Indigenous cultures, changing gender roles, and the differences between North America and England. “Any way you read it…the novel is still able to instruct and delight.” (Borealis Press).
The novel will be read and discussed in parts over three sessions:
| Part I: | Saturday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. |
| Part II: | Saturday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. |
| Parts III & IV: | Saturday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. |
This activity is in partnership with the English literature program in the Département de littérature, théâtre et cinéma at Université Laval. Copies of The History of Emily Montague can be purchased through the bookstore La Maison Anglaise. An e-book version is also available for Morrin Centre members through OverDrive HERE.
To register for the event, please write to library@morrin.org. *NOTE: If you can’t make a session, that is fine! You’re still welcome to attend the other sessions.
Stay tuned for a special event on The History of Emily Montague on May 11, 2024!
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.
Join Montreal artist Billy Mavreas in a mixed-media exploration inspired by prompts from English-language writing from Quebec, combining words and images to create unique visual poetry that is both read and appreciated as visual art.
You can attend either or both sessions, no previous experience required:
– Register here for the workshop on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
– Register here for the workshop on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m.
Billy Mavreas is a multidisciplinary artist and creativity workshop leader specializing in jumpstarting inspiration through collaborative creative play. The author of four graphic novels and director of gallery boutique Monastiraki (1998 – 2021), he has been involved in the Montreal arts community since the 1980s.
Billy is also a gifted teacher who has done writing and art activities for Atwater Writers Exhibition with seniors, kids, and adults, people with a range of past experience or none at all. His artwork often includes text. He has published Mutations: The Posters Of Billy Mavreas (Conundrum Press), The Overlords Of Glee (Conundrum Press & Crunchy Comics), Inside Outside Overlap (Timeless Books), and Next Time Around (Conundrum Press).
Photo credit: Jen MacIntyre
Brought to the Morrin Centre by the Atwater Library with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
The Atwater Library and Computer Centre is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka.
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
S.T.E.A.M: Bean Art
This week, we will be making art with beans!
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 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 each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
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 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.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
OverDrive Workshop:
Getting Started with Libby
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
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on February 22nd, March 1st, 6th and 22nd. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6 to 8pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information:
Join Montreal artist Billy Mavreas in a mixed-media exploration inspired by prompts from English-language writing from Quebec, combining words and images to create unique visual poetry that is both read and appreciated as visual art.
You can attend either or both sessions, no previous experience required:
– Register here for the workshop on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m.
– Register here for the workshop on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m.
Billy Mavreas is a multidisciplinary artist and creativity workshop leader specializing in jumpstarting inspiration through collaborative creative play. The author of four graphic novels and director of gallery boutique Monastiraki (1998 – 2021), he has been involved in the Montreal arts community since the 1980s.
Billy is also a gifted teacher who has done writing and art activities for Atwater Writers Exhibition with seniors, kids, and adults, people with a range of past experience or none at all. His artwork often includes text. He has published Mutations: The Posters Of Billy Mavreas (Conundrum Press), The Overlords Of Glee (Conundrum Press & Crunchy Comics), Inside Outside Overlap (Timeless Books), and Next Time Around (Conundrum Press).
Photo credit: Jen MacIntyre
Brought to the Morrin Centre by the Atwater Library with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
The Atwater Library and Computer Centre is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka.
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- 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.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this 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.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Storytime: Ohana Means Family
This Saturday, we will be reading Ohana Means Family – join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built.
Storytime 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.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
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.
Join us on March 11 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre!
We will be celebrating the launch of Loch Baillie’s debut chapbook Citronella. Loch will be joined by Vanessa Bell and Sierra Duffey as well as other local poets for a reading. An open mic will follow: all are welcome!
Unable to make it in person? This activity will be offered in a hybrid form so you can join from the comfort of your own home too!
Register HERE!
Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, Loch Baillie is a poet and writer based in Lévis. In 2023, he was mentored by ReLit Award-winning poet Simina Banu as part of the Quebec Writers’ Federation mentorship program. Loch’s writing has appeared in various magazines, including pixie, Maybe Magazine, Society Pages, yolk literary, and Maclean’s. Loch’s debut poetry chapbook Citronellawas published by Anstruther Press on February 1, 2024. When he is not writing, Loch can be found teaching English, reading a book, or submerged in a body of water. Find him online @lochbaillie.
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Poet, performer, artist, curator and literary activist Vanessa Bell is co-director of CONTOURS and director of the poetry collection at Éditions du Quartz. She is the author of two collections, an anthology on women’s poetry in Quebec and an essay on cold-water swimming. Her vivid, trenchant writing and commitment have earned her several grants and awards in Quebec and abroad.
Sierra Duffey is a queer writer and photographer in Montreal, Quebec. Through sassy poetry and colourful photographs, Sierra explores topics such as psychology, relationships, cults, and nature. Sierra strives to create connection through art and writing, which she views as a spiritual practice and a form of community-building. She is the author of Lemon Drop Lyrics a zesty chapbook with Montreal’s Cactus Press. Her work has also been published in PACE Magazine, Lantern Magazine, flo. and displayed at the School of Photographic Arts Ottawa (SPAO) and the Morrin Centre of Québec.
This event is part of the Morrin in Verse project, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.
S.T.E.A.M: Cup Challenge
This week, we will be doing a cup challenge! Kids will be asked to stack up the cups without touching them.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 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 each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT program (Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre) and Voice of English-Speaking Québec are glad to present this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers!
Register & receive a GUARANTEED phone interview (5 to 7 minutes) on the day of the event.
Employers include: Momentum Technologies, Pomerleau, GFS Québec, CAA-Québec, Fromagerie Victoria, and Laurentian Bank.
To view job postings, or to register, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4z3cr4pc
Questions? Contact Caroline eee@libreemploi.qc.ca
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 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.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose
TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?
Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM
Our bodies tend to change with age, and so does our lifestyle! Your schedule, your pace, your environment: all of these factors influence your food and water intake. Through the meals and snacks we eat each day, how can we help our bodies function properly and age well?
Join Inès Auclair Mangliar, registered dietitian, as she informs us about the nutritional aspects of aging. This information session will be interactive, so bring your questions, concerns, and curiosity!
Everyone must register
You can attend this event in person at the community Wellness Centre or attend on Zoom. Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada
FACILITAT
***More details to come***
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and bake delicious green cookies! In partnership with the Valcartier\Military Family Resource Centre, the activity is open to kindergarteners, elementary students, families – and anyone with a sweet tooth!
FREE ACTIVITY – Baking items and decoration materials provided for.
TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS :
Please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ Shannon office by Tuesday March 12th at noon.
When we do our best to live a healthy lifestyle, it can become a source of stress to make meals that are both budget-friendly and good for us. Join this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar, a registered dietitian, to discover a stress-free approach to nutritious eating. The workshop will cover the following points:
- How diet affects your mood and overall mental well-being.
- Tips to achieve healthy eating.
- How to simplify meal planning with budget-friendly ideas.
We will also enjoy making healthy granola bars together that you can take home with you. Hope to see you there!
You must register to attend.
Questions?
Discover a stress-free approach to nutritious eating in this workshop with Inès Auclair Mangliar, registered dietician. For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be.
Health and Social Services
Our guests
Richard Walling is the Executive Director of the Jeffery Hale Community Partners, an organization focused on the development of health and social services for the English-speaking minority community in the Quebec City region. He is President of the Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Advisory Committee. co-Chair of the “L’équipe de recherche en partenariat sur la diversité culturelle et l’immigration dans la région de Québec”, and co-author of ‘The Holland Centre Experience – A Community Development Model for Minorities – I dream’.
Michael Boden was born and raised in Quebec City. Michael graduated from Acadia University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He joined the Foundations’ Office in 2022 and is the Executive Director of The Jeffery Hale Foundation, Citadel Foundation, and St. Brigid’s Home Foundation. Michael, in collaboration with the QAC, wrote and produced a multi-media theatre presentation “The Philanthropist”, the life story of Jeffery Hale.
– and members from the Quebec Art Company
Michael Boden, Richard Walling and a few special guests, will present the historic journey of Jeffery Hale “The Philanthropist “and the evolution of the Jeffery Hale Hospital and partner organizations, from the early 1800’s to today’s reality and beyond. As a true humanitarian, Jeffery Hale’s legacy has and continues to inspire leaders of the community working to ensure its vitality 160 years after his death.
FACILITATO
Beside being hailed as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated, too, for their ebullient story-telling, beautiful verse, mystical spirituality and love of music.
Join us for an afternoon of all the above led by MEB Reisner.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
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.
To attend in person:
1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Jeffery Hale Pavilion.
To join the TEAMS meeting:
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Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology is a 5-week course to promote mental health and empower you to live a life filled with meaning. Given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec, this course centres on the strengths in character and behaviours that can help you thrive in your everyday life.
Positive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels.” Each 1.5-hour long session of this course in positive psychology will address one of the following aspects of the PERMA mode:
- Positive emotions
- Engagement
- Relationships
- Meaning
- Achievement
Registration for this course is required because there is a limit of 15 participants. You also must be willing to commit to attending the course from start to finish. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. on five Thursdays between March 14 and April 11, 2024.
Are you ready to sign up? If so, register here
Questions?
For more information about this Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others.
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed by a community lunch of traditional Irish Stew and music. Lunch is a minumum suggested donation of $5.
To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
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
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on March 15th. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (Daycentre -Rm 1135) from 7 to 9 pm, you can join other members of the English-speaking community for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com for more information:
Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen with us while making a healthy meal together. Join us on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for a culinary activity with your little ones.
A dietician from the CIUSSS will show us how to make the recipes on site, then we will sit down for a meal together and you can take home any leftovers.
What we will be making: Chilli and corn muffins.
Allergy allert! Please let us know when you register of any dietary restrictions or allergies. The recipes can be adapted if you have a specific allergy or intolerance.
Materials required: Bring one container with you to bring home left overs.
Who can attend: This activity is for dads or father figures and their children ages 0-5. Note to be prepared to adapt based on the age of your child. E.g.: Bring a baby carrier or stroller with you if you have a baby with you as you will need to have your hands free.
Parking: Free parking on site.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity so reserve your place quickly!
For more details, please email Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator at jsmith@jhpartners.net
Storytime: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
This Saturday, we will be reading Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring – in a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring.
Storytime 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.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
VEQ is providing free transportation from Québec City to the afternoon show of the Shannon Irish Show!
The bus will leave at 11:45 a.m. from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy) and return after the show.
The show starts at 1 p.m. and costs $10 cash payable at the door. Light refreshments are also for sale.
Reserve your seat now by contacting Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Join us for this culinary afternoon and enjoy both a talk and a cooking workshop! Both activities will be given in French.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of events at the Morrin Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions.
You may attend either one or both of the following sessions.
Culinary Presentation by Catherine Ferland
Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m.
This talk will present the culinary history of the local French-speaking community and will explore how the traditions of English and French Canada have influenced each other into becoming what they are now in the Quebec culinary world.
Cooking Workshop
Saturday, March 16, at 2:15 p.m.
This workshop will teach you how to make Nun’s farts. It will be given by the Morrin Centre team, in French, following a recipe created specifically for the project by La Touche Héloïse.
Please note:
– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes, but the Nun’s farts will still need to be baked in the oven at home before eating.
–Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren).
You are cordially invited to the 55th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 7:30pm. VEQ will be providing a bus from St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier to the Shannon Community Centre for all those that would like to watch the show.
Please confirm your interest in taking the provided transportation by 8 March to Jeanne Nivischiuk at jeannenivischiuk.veq@gmail.com or 418-682-2366 ext 228 .
Tickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:
Adults $10
Children 6-12 yrs $5
Children 5 and under FREE
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.
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
S.T.E.A.M: Texture and Abstract lines Art
This week, we will be making abstract art with texture.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 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 each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for March: Haven by Emma Donoghue
Haven will be available on OverDrive in 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.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Spring. 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 and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, we require you to register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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 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.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
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The next “Arts & Crafts in Shannon” session – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)
This workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are welcomed to join in.
Free workshop and all materials are provided for including acrylic and water colour paints.
For more information or to register, please contact Dominique by email or telephone.
FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster.
Includes:
– why think about this
– types of disasters
– the past and the present
– which ones could happen here
– how to prepare
– your family plan and your emergency kit
– personalizing your preparations
– 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.
Back by popular demand! You don’t want to miss this!
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/RVH8v1HBsc
Light refreshments will be offered or bring your own snacks.
Limited space available. Register today!
Meet the Author: Margarita Saona
Come meet Margarita Saona at the Morrin Centre on Wednesday, March 20, 2024!
Margarita Saona, Peruvian author, will read from her short-story collection The Ghost of You, recently published in Canada by Laberinto Press, which focuses on underrepresented ESL writing and World Literature in translation. In her review of the book for the Miramichi Reader, Carrie Stanton wrote: “The Ghost of You is a collection about loss – loss of time, of circumstances, of wishes, and of people, some of whom we may not have ever met, but we know intimately […] Margarita Saona is a masterful creator of story. Her use of language and form is unique, as is her skill with the application of sparse wording, which leads to a tremendous impact being felt by her reader.”
THE AUTHOR
Photo Credit: Mariana Bazo
Margarita Saona teaches Latin American literature in the department of Hispanic and Italian Studies. She is interested in issues of memory, cognition, empathy, and representation in literature and the arts. Her scholarly publications include Novelas familiares: Figuraciones de la nación en la novela latinoamericana contemporánea (2004), Memory Matters in Transitional Perú (2014), and Despadre: masculinidades, travestismos y ficciones de la ley en la literatura peruana (2021). Her short stories have been collected under the title La ciudad en que no estás (2020), published in English translation as The Ghost of You (2023). She has also published the poetry collection Corazón de hojalata/Tin Heart (2017), which received the Luces award for the best Peruvian poetry collection of the year. She is currently working on an essay on medical interventions entitled Of Monsters and Cyborgs and a multi-genre memoir on the experience of heart transplantation. She has been recognized twice by the Council of Excellence in Teaching and Learning and received the 2022 Amauta Tumi Award for outstanding teachers granted by the Peruvian community in the U.S. She has been a fellow of the UIC Institute for the Humanities on three occasions, including this year for her project on illness and writing. She is also one of the fellows of The Patient Revolution, an initiative by Dr. Victor Montori from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to seek ways to transform medical care systems.
This event is free and does not require registration.
This event is held in partnership with the Département de littérature, théâtre et cinéma de la Faculté des lettres et des sciences humaines from Université Laval.
Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also have its fair share of anxiety and stress. Parental anxiety can stem from various concerns such as your child’s well-being, development and future. Left unaddressed, parental anxiety can have a significant impact on both parents’ mental health and your family’s overall dynamic.
Whether you’re a future parent, a first-time parent, or have been on this journey for a while, this workshop is for you It aims to provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to manage your anxiety as a parent through the following:
- Explore common triggers and underlying factors that contribute to parental anxiety, such as pressures from society, wanting to be perfect and fear of failure.
- Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of parental anxiety in yourself (and your partner), as well as how it may show up in your child’s behaviour.
- Discover resources to help you become more resilient when facing the challenges of parenthood.
With over 30 years of experience as a psychoeducator, Julie Fraser will present this 1.5-hour online workshop and Q&A session.
Questions?
For more information about this No Parent is Perfect workshop, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
During the summer of 1942, German U-Boats entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sank over two dozen Allied ships. The devastation was so great that the British Admiralty had to order the shutdown of the whole St. Lawrence system.
Based on the logs, and interviews with the surviving U-boat commanders, this illustrated lecture describes the extraordinary circumstances under which this campaign took place. It also relates several German spy missions in Canada waters and an incredible breakout of captured German submarine commanders from their camp in Ontario. Hans Rudel, the most highly decorated German service man of WWII, U-505, the most unlucky submarine to have ever sailed, and Marlene Dietrich’s “Lil
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
An excuse to get social!
Do you think winter is way too long?
VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on March 21.
Come one, come all!
Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get information on what we have in store for you next.
Nibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.
Bring your friends 
Please RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by March 15.
We will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there!
Building Our Community – Education
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be.
Education
Our guest
Patrick Donovan, Ph.D., will talk about the evolution of charitable organizations catering to the English-speaking population of Quebec City from 1759 to now. His talk will highlight the intricate ethnic and religious dynamics that shaped the sector. From the unexpected support of British authorities for Catholic charitable infrastructure to the emergence of distinct assistance networks for various ethno-religious groups, to a more consolidated structure today, this richly-illustrated talk will reflect how the broader English-speaking community of the city has changed over the years.
Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology is a 5-week course to promote mental health and empower you to live a life filled with meaning. Given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec, this course centres on the strengths in character and behaviours that can help you thrive in your everyday life.
Positive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels.” Each 1.5-hour long session of this course in positive psychology will address one of the following aspects of the PERMA mode:
- Positive emotions
- Engagement
- Relationships
- Meaning
- Achievement
Registration for this course is required because there is a limit of 15 participants. You also must be willing to commit to attending the course from start to finish. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. on five Thursdays between March 14 and April 11, 2024.
Are you ready to sign up? If so, register here
Questions?
For more information about this Improve Your Well-being With Positive Psychology course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.