Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy!
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Baby Chat is…
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Workshop A will take place:
Workshop B will take place:
The workshops will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Cégep St. Lawrence, Classroom 127.
Contact Maria Hoyt now to sign up:
maria.hoyt@veq.ca
(418) 683-2366 ext. 221
Workshop A will take place:
Workshop B will take place:
The workshops will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Cégep St. Lawrence, Classroom 127.
Contact Maria Hoyt now to sign up:
maria.hoyt@veq.ca (418) 683-2366 ext. 221Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
Join us for an excursion to this lively book festival. Featuring books in a wide range of topics and in several languages, you can discover new stories or find an old favorite while you browse a diverse selection of reading material. Round-trip transportation will be provided from Shannon, QC. The cost of admission is $8 a person and we will have lunch afterwards at a local restraunt near the Centre des congrès de Québec. RSVP with Jeanne Nivischiuk by 7 April 2023.
Kindergarten entry is an exciting moment in family life. There are many things you can do as a family that will help your child get off to a good start at school.
Join Psycho-Educator Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families for an interactive workshop designed to help your child develop skills needed to succeed at school. Discover how you can better support your child the year prior to starting school!
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Questions? Contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to The Quebec High School Performing Arts Concentration’s dress rehearsal before audience of their play production, The Murder Club. This free morning performance will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20th at St. Patrick’s High School near rue Cartier.
Space is limited, registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from our Allaitement Québec certified breastfeeding support volunteer Camille Nadeau.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.
Registration required. We can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants.
Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.
Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.
Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants.
Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
In partnership with Valcartier Elementary school we will be discovering more about the St. Lawrence river and its fascinating ecosystem with Quebec Ocean! This outing is open to all ages, so if you have children or grandchildren that would like to participate, they are most welcome. Departure will be at 9:30 am from Valcartier Elementary school and a the return is scheduled for 1pm to the same location. We recommend you dress comfortably and bring a snack/water bottle. Please RSVP by 3 MAY
VEQ is providing free transportation for members of the 50+ community to the Québec Art Company’s Production of “Perfect Wedding” on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00pm.
For more details and to sign up for transportation, please contact Maria Hoyt 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Tickets cost $20, and must be purchased on your own by visiting the Quebec Art Company website (www.QuebecArtCompany.com)
Enjoy companionship as we explore the local parcs and trails in our local area. 9am at the Parc Linear de le St. Charles, Secteur Parc Chaveau, 3705 Avenue Chaveau (next to Arena Michelle-Labadie)
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.
Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.
Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
Join us as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the tour will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. The bus will pick up in St.-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 9:00am and 9:15am in Shannon with a return estimated at 1:pm in Shannon and 1:15pm in Valcartier. Please RSVP by 5 MAY
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
Baby Chat is…
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
Kay grew up in rural New Zealand and has worked in the farming, nursing, hospitality, and higher education sectors. Throughout her life Kay has been a very active craft creator across many mediums including knitting, embroidery, lacemaking, and paper making. Kay’s first love and one she has tutored in is embroidery and with its history and different techniques from many different parts of the world it has endless possibilities, only governed by the creative mind behind the needle.
Kay is happiest when she has a needle and fabric in hand and by the time she arrives in Canada, Kay will be well into her latest project. Passing this love of creating on to others is a privilege and pleasure for Kay and we hope you will come and be stimulated to stretch your own creative talents. Registr
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
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Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Starting school is a huge moment not only for a child, but also for parents. Knowing how to help prepare your child for school, especially when it will in a second language, can also help to reassure you during this big transition. Don’t miss an informative evening with expert Kristy Findlay, speech pathologist from the Centre Mosaïque de Québec, about preparing your child for school in a second language.
Topics covered:
- Language and development skills needed in kindergarten in any language.
- Ways to support your child as they transition into school in a new language.
- Keeping an eye out for red flags related to language and learning.
- Supporting homework and learning outside the classroom.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Questions? Contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area. S
FACILITATO
Chris is an inveterate traveler and seeker of new challenges. From school to the New Zealand Navy, through 20+ years in the Tourist Hotel Industry, 10 years in the Tertiary Education Sector and 8 years in Local Government, Chris has amassed a wide range of experiences and skills. Chris’s last professional role before semi-retiring was Director of Emergency Management for the Province of Otago following which he began a combination of consulting engagements, interspersed with a passion for sharing the beauty of the South Island as a Tour Guide/Driver for small international nature tours. Chris will share with us a view of what life is like being a “Kiwi” (New Zealander), and why a visit to New Zealand should be on your bucket list!
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
This event is open to all adults aged 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITATO
Join Lifelong Learning members Mamie and Frances for a stroll down Maguire. We will be meeting on the corner of St. Louis and Maguire making our way up one side of the street and down the other. Maguire is Sillery’s major shopping street, with its fashionable boutiques and excellent restaurants and cafes, it spans over a few hundred meters. You can sit on one of its terraces while sipping a glass of wine or a latte. Come and enjoy at your leisure, the 12 boutiques and 16 restaurants that fill the street with their sounds and aromas while discussing the history of the street with fellow Lifelong Learners. Members are welcome to extend their time on Maguire with lunch after our stroll. Paid parking is available on Maguire or you can find free parking on one of the side streets.
This activity will be weather-depende
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
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Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun information about the city, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be $7 plus the price of lunch.
Please contact Maria Hoyt to register: 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)
Last Session will take place on 29 May
Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)
Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from our Allaitement Québec certified breastfeeding support volunteer Camille Nadeau.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.
Registration required. We can only accommodate 10 participants (including babies) due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Join Maria (VEQ), Catherine (LLL), and Moumy (SSEN) for lunch at Le Corsaire Microbrasserie followed by a free tour of the Musée de la Alphonse-Desjardins.
About the Musée: Let a guide take you back to 1906, through this Victorian house, the birthplace of the first financial services cooperative known as a “caisse.” Dive into the world of Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins and get a first-hand look at some of their belongings. In addition to the historic home, visit the house next door for an exhibit dedicated to the story of the Desjardins couple and the founding of the caisses. Learn more about the founders, whose commitment earned them the honour of being named National Historic Persons.
Transport will be provided by VEQ. There will be two pick-up locations. One at Jeffery Hale departing at 10:00am, and the second at Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, departing at 10:30am. Our day will start with lunch at 11am followed by the tour at 1pm. We will be making our way back to the North Shore shortly after 2:00pm.
Please register for the day trip here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1KNiFNnsyfsa2HDUPGLQmJK4KppeqlAWduK7PWu9UIQXO2w/viewform
Or contact Catherine Hawker at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org or 418-681-1258
The students at Quebec High School cordially invite you to a Seniors Prom! Held Thursday, June 1 in the QHS Cafeteria, this intergenerational activity will be lively with music, dancing and refreshments. The students are excited to host this “red carpet” event so please come in your “Sunday best”. If you’re interested please contact Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to register or for more details.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Baby Chat is…
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Scale available to weigh your baby
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.
To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy shopping and great conversation during brunch (optional) at the Laurier mall.
Please contact Maria Hoyt to register: 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Do you have a child in the sixth grade moving onto secondary school next year? Both English-speaking parents AND their soon-to-be high schoolers are invited to take part in this helpful virtual workshop being offered FREE by the community Wellness Centre.
Join psycho-educator Julie Fraser and others for this new workshop designed to cover many of the questions and worries you might have about this milestone time in a young person’s life. Julie has much knowledge to share thanks to her career as a psycho-educator in a primary school, and from the first-hand experience she gained when her own children transitioned to high school.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, will be hosting a picnic potluck for members of the community. Bring a dish to share or a favorite lawn game as we enjoy a fun social event!
For More information :
Email Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca, or call 418.683-2366 x228.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Out & About is offering free transportation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Observatoire de la Capitale, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of Quebec City and fun information about the city, followed by a delicious lunch at 3Brasseurs on Grande Allée. The cost of the visit will be $5 plus the price of lunch.
Please contact Maria Hoyt to register: 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier for a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together. A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the Community Center kitchens. Participants will all bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.
Space is limited and Registration is required. For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228
Join us as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the tour will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.
Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.
Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us for a beautiful visit to the Cap Rouge Marina and a delicious lunch at Restaurant Quai 1635.
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together.
Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone. This is a weekly online get-together event.
See you then!
Get your own ZOOM registration link here.
For more details, please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Join VEQ, in partnership with the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier for a unique cooking workshop that will have us collectively make several meals that can be frozen, as well as a communal lunch together. A facilitator will guide the group through several recipes in the Community Center kitchens. Participants will all bring a part of the ingredient list or other supplies.
Space is limited and Registration is required. For more information or to register you can contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 228
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
This week join us for a beautiful visit to the Cap Rouge Marina and a delicious lunch at Restaurant Quai 1635.
To register or offer suggestions, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy tea (and assorted sandwiches/desserts) in the historic Morrin Centre Library before taking the Discovery Tour of this historic building. Cost of the visit will be $20/per person and includes both the tea and tour costs. Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a free hour-long outdoor music concert at the Maison Hamel-Bruneau. This week, enjoy music by AGATHE HERRMANN ET GABRIEL PROVENCHER (TRIO). Visit their website to learn more about these free concerts: https://www.sallealbertrousseau.com/concerts-d-ete-gratuits-2023/
We will visit Phil’s Fish & Chips after for lunch.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a tour of the historic Henry Stuart House. The tour costs $8, and includes a tea. Following, we will head to Chocolat Favoris for a sweet treat! To learn more about the Henry Stuart House visit the website here: https://actionpatrimoine.ca/maisonhenrystuart/english/
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we take a beautiful ferry ride to Quai Paquet in Lévis. Enjoy lunch at a food truck Poissonnerie Nemau and dessert at the Chocolats Favoris food truck. Learn more about the Quai Paquet activities here: https://www.ville.levis.qc.ca/loisirs/installations-sportives/quai-paquet/
The cost of the ferry is $7.70 for round-trip tickets.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a tour of the historic Henry Stuart House. The tour costs $8, and includes a tea. Following, we will head to Chocolat Favoris for a sweet treat! To learn more about the Henry Stuart House visit the website here: https://actionpatrimoine.ca/maisonhenrystuart/english/
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we go blueberry picking at Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes in St-Nicholas. Pick blueberries, enjoy a coffee from the café, or even a refreshing soft-serve ice cream! Learn more about the blueberry farm here: https://www.lesbleuetsduvirecrepes.com/la-bleuetiere
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we go blueberry picking at Les Bleuets du Vire-Crêpes in St-Nicholas. Pick blueberries, enjoy a coffee from the café, or even a refreshing soft-serve ice cream! Learn more about the blueberry farm here: https://www.lesbleuetsduvirecrepes.com/la-bleuetiere
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a musical concert at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. Musical Wednesdays lasts until August, 30th. This week, enjoy Sharon MacLeoud & Laura Palladino (sopranos) accompanied by Marc-André Marquis (piano) followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The concert is donation-based, please visit their website to learn more: https://chalmerswesley.org/musical-wednesdays-at-chalmers-wesley-united/
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details about the activity.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we enjoy a nice pic-nic at the beautiful Bois-du-Coulogne park. Bring your lunch, and extras to share if you wish! We will be able to stroll along in this beautiful park as well.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details about the activity.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we take a beautiful ferry ride to Quai Paquet in Lévis. Enjoy lunch at a food truck La Shop and dessert at the Chocolats Favoris food truck. Learn more about the Quai Paquet activities here: https://www.ville.levis.qc.ca/loisirs/installations-sportives/quai-paquet/
The cost of the ferry is $7.70 for round-trip tickets.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.
Midis en Musique Join us as we take a trip to the Holy Trinity Cathedral (close to the Morrin Center) to enjoy their final performance of the summer, entitled Duo Mano a Mano (no charge). The concert is at 12h30, with pick-ups expected around 11h30. After the concert we will enjoy a stop at a local ice cream shop before returning around 2:30pm. For more information you view their website: https://www.cathedral.ca/music/ Please RSVP by August 17th
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we discover Quebec City from the top of an open double-decker bus. This one-hour tour will take place from 11am – 12:00pm and will cost $20 per person. Following the tour, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Old-Quebec.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we discover Quebec City from the top of an open double-decker bus. This one-hour tour will take place from 11am – 12:00pm and will cost $20 per person. Following the tour, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Old-Quebec.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.
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
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we discover the Alexander McQueen special exhibition at Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. This exhibit ends on September 10th. We will have a guided tour in English, and the cost is $20. If you would like to see only the museum tickets are $10.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.
Join this Out & About activity for people over the age of 50 as we discover the Alexander McQueen special exhibition at Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. This exhibit ends on September 10th. We will have a guided tour in English, and the cost is $20. If you would like to see only the museum tickets are $10.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve your place and for more details.
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.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants and will come to around $7 a person.
Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
The Wellness center is honouring World’s Alzheimer’s month with this presentation tailored for caregivers and facilitated by a social intervenor from La Société Alzheimer’s de Québec. Please note that this presentation is offered in French only.
Votre proche est atteint d’un trouble neurocognitif et vous ne savez plus comment agir ni comment réagir dans certaines situations? Des conseils et des stratégies vous seront proposés afin de faciliter l’accompagnement au quotidien.
Registration required.
To register, click here or call Anaïs at 581-446-7476.
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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.
Out & About is offering free transporation for members of the 50+ community to enjoy a day of bowling at Salon de Quilles Laval (small bowling) and lunch at Normandin. Come show off your bowling skills! Cost is $35 per hour per lane (six people per lane), prices will be split among participants and will come to around $7 a person.
Registration is required with Maria Hoyt – 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Run, a weekly running group for men, led by passionate fitness coach and community animator, Jarryd Smith.
Over four weeks, let’s come together as a community to support men’s health and well-being. All fitness levels are welcome, and the run will be tailored to your fitness level. Join us at the Plains of Abraham for a casual jog or a more intense workout.
Meeting point: 1 Avenue Montcalm, G1R 5H3
With 14 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jarryd is committed to helping you improve your physical ability while bringing together men in our community. Don’t miss out on this fun event, register today to secure your spot.
Let’s make a positive change, one stride at a time.
Registration is preferred so we know to expect you.
For more information about Buddy Up: Run, please contact Jarryd, Community Animator, by email or phone at 581-748-9893.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
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 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.
September’s theme will be Chinese Food, with several classic recipes being shared.
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
Who We Are
Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil
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.
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
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.
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
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we make our annual visit to Ile d’Orléans to stop at a farm stand and other local destinations.
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Run, a weekly running group for men, led by passionate fitness coach and community animator, Jarryd Smith.
Over four weeks, let’s come together as a community to support men’s health and well-being. All fitness levels are welcome, and the run will be tailored to your fitness level. Join us at the Plains of Abraham for a casual jog or a more intense workout.
Meeting point: 1 Avenue Montcalm, G1R 5H3
With 14 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jarryd is committed to helping you improve your physical ability while bringing together men in our community. Don’t miss out on this fun event, register today to secure your spot.
Let’s make a positive change, one stride at a time.
Registration is preferred so we know to expect you.
For more information about Buddy Up: Run, please contact Jarryd, Community Animator, by email or phone at 581-748-9893.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
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 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.
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
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.
Yes, you can overcome the Winter Blues (SAD)! The weather can impact anyone’s mood, but seasonal changes can have even greater effects on well-being. You may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and then feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours. If you notice feeling like a different person depending on the season, you may be particularly sensitive to these shifts.
Take heart! There are things you can do to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year. During this Overcome the Winter Blues (SAD) information session with professional psychologist, Dr. Megan Daley, you’ll learn:
- What Seasonal Affective Disorder is
- Various options that could help
- Pros and cons of light therapy and other solutions
- Myths surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Refreshments offered. Free parking available.
For those attending online, you will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
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.
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
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.
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we make our annual visit to Ile d’Orléans to stop at a farm stand and other local destinations.
To register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Run, a weekly running group for men, led by passionate fitness coach and community animator, Jarryd Smith.
Over four weeks, let’s come together as a community to support men’s health and well-being. All fitness levels are welcome, and the run will be tailored to your fitness level. Join us at the Plains of Abraham for a casual jog or a more intense workout.
Meeting point: 1 Avenue Montcalm, G1R 5H3
With 14 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jarryd is committed to helping you improve your physical ability while bringing together men in our community. Don’t miss out on this fun event, register today to secure your spot.
Let’s make a positive change, one stride at a time.
Registration is preferred so we know to expect you.
For more information about Buddy Up: Run, please contact Jarryd, Community Animator, by email or phone at 581-748-9893.
Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.
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.
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About!
This outing will be to the Governor General’s Residence at the Citadelle de Quebec. Transporation will be provided with pick-up in Shannon, St. Gabriel de Valcartier and L’Ancienne-Lorette. We will take an hour long, English-language, guided tour of the second official residence of the Govenor General of Canada. The residence features an impressive collection of Canadian art and is a great way to learn about the history and government of Canada.
Bus pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 8:30 a.m
Bus pick up at 2215 boul Valcartier: 8:45 a.m.
Bus pick up at Club de Gold Metropolitain: 9:15am
Please confirm your participation with Jeanne at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
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.