Upcoming Events and Activities

Sep
14
Thu
2023
Out & About – Bowling & Lunch
Sep 14 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

Buddy Up: Run
Sep 14 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

Register here.

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.

Sep
15
Fri
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Sep 15 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

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

Travellin’ Toddler Time: Wild Animals
Sep 15 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

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

 

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

Sep
16
Sat
2023
Grande Plée Bleue Interpretive Tour for Newcomers
Sep 16 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*** IT’S BACK! ***

 

Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We have been invited to their humble abode, ahem, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5 hours) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.

  •  When selecting your tickets on Eventbrite, choose “VEQ Newcomer” if you are a newcomer from the Greater Québec City region. Departure from Québec City: 8:00 a.m.   ( 1270 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC G1S 2M4)
  •  If you are part of the South Shore English Network (MCDC) group, select “General Admission” when getting your tickets. Departure from Lévis: 8:20 a.m.  (1190B Rue de Courchevel, St-Romuald, Quebec G6W 0M6)

 

The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.

 

 ***Registration is required!***  The maximum of people is 30, children included. 

 

It is recommended to bring the following:

  • Sunscreen and bug repellent
  • Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
  • Your smile!
  • Snacks (it will be a long morning)
  • A cold lunch

 

 

Sep
17
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Sep 17 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

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

About Buddy Up

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

Sep
18
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Sep 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

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

Sep
19
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Sep 19 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Brain Power Drop-In
Sep 19 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

🧠 Train your brain;

🤝 Connect with others;

🍎 Enjoy a healthy snack.

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

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

Out and About – Île d’Orléans
Sep 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Sep 19 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sep
20
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Sep 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Sep 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

 

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

 

Register here!

 

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

 

 

 

Sep
21
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Sep 21 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Market Research for Start-Ups
Sep 21 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding startup founder, or simply curious about the world of business, this workshop is your gateway to market mastery.

🌟 What You’ll Discover: 🌟

🎯 Market Research Basics: We’ll demystify the world of market research, breaking it down into simple, actionable steps.

🌐 Target Audience Insights: Learn how to identify and connect with your ideal customers, boosting your sales and brand loyalty.

📈 Competitor Analysis: Gain the upper hand by understanding your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses.

🔑 Key Takeaways: By the end of this workshop, you’ll be armed with the knowledge and tools to:

✅ Develop effective market research strategies.

✅ Identify growth opportunities and minimize risks.

✅ Make informed, data-driven decisions.

✅ Stay ahead of the competition.

Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your business game!

🚀 Reserve your spot now and gain the insights that will set you on the path to success.

Speaker: Miriam Gaudelli, YES Business Coach

Pre-registration is required.

This free workshop is available in-person at: VEQ, 1270 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC G1S 2M4

Buddy Up: Run
Sep 21 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

Register here.

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.

Sep
23
Sat
2023
Fall Fest 2023
Sep 23 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Here we go again!

We are thrilled to invite you to meet local community groups and businesses, while enjoying fun activities with your whole family—inflatable games, face painting, live performances by cultural groups, and much more are on the agenda!

See you Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at New Liverpool (St. Vincent) Elementary School!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sep
24
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Sep 24 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

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

About Buddy Up

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

Sep
25
Mon
2023
Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club Introductory Meeting
Sep 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies!

The first meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the library. For this introductory meeting, please come ready to chat about one of your favourite books. We’ll also be discussing the book selections for the upcoming year.

This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Sep 25 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

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

Sep
26
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Sep 26 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Sep 26 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Overcome the Winter Blues: SAD Information Session
Sep 26 @ 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

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.

Register here

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.

Sep
27
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Sep 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

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

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

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

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Sep 27 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Sep 27 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

 

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

 

Register here!

 

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

 

 

 

Sep
28
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Sep 28 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Out and About – Île d’Orléans
Sep 28 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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

Buddy Up: Run
Sep 28 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

Register here.

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.

Sep
29
Fri
2023
Governor General’s Residence ( Northern Perimeter Outing)
Sep 29 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

 

Sep
30
Sat
2023
Enjoy the splendor of Autumn, for Newcomers
Sep 30 @ 8:45 AM – 2:15 PM

VEQ will provide transportation for FREE to Cap Tourmente on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

This is a great place for:

Admire the foliage changing colours

The observation of the snow geese migration (among other birds)

Hiking to one of their more than half dozen trails

Participating in the Nature Georally and Geocaching

Picnicking

For more information about Cap-Tourmente:

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations/cap-tourmente.html

https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/businesses/cap-tourmente-national-wildlife-area

https://www.bonjourquebec.com/en-ca/listing/to-see-and-do/reserve-nationale-de-faune-du-cap-tourmente/0npy

 

 

Oct
1
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Oct 1 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

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

About Buddy Up

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

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

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

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

Oct
3
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 3 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Brain Power Drop-In
Oct 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

🧠 Train your brain;

🤝 Connect with others;

🍎 Enjoy a healthy snack.

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

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

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Oct 3 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Oct
4
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Oct 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

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

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

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

Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 4 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 1 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

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.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Oct 4 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Living Live to the Full Course
Oct 4 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec.  The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them.  The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.

Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:

  • Understanding unhelpful thoughts
  • Engaging in enjoyable activities
  • Coping with anger
  • Solving daunting problems

Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.

The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.

You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.  We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, 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.

Oct
5
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 5 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 5 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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.

Oct
6
Fri
2023
Out and About – Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area
Oct 6 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we visit the beautiful Cap Tourmente Wildlife Area and experience the migration of the snow geese. Every fall the snow geese stop at this reserve during their migration and we will enjoy guided explanations of this phenomenon. Entry fees are between $4-$6.

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

Oct
8
Sun
2023
Library Workshop: Reading Poetry
Oct 8 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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

Join us at the Library for “Writing Writing,” the third instalment of our Reading Poetry workshop, where we’ll explore the work of four North American women poets that will help us answer two simple questions: What are poems made of and what can they do?

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!

 

Poems Under Study:

Ashes denote that Fire was” by Emily Dickinson

One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop

Foreclosure” by Lorine Niedecker

Short Talk on Pain” by Anne Carson

Buddy Up: Basketball
Oct 8 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

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

About Buddy Up

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

Oct
9
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 9 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

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

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

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

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Oct 10 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Death 101: Medical Aspects of Dying
Oct 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 on Zoom

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

In this specific session, nurse Jennifer Hobbs-Robert will go over the medical aspect of dying. Join us to learn more about the physical experience of end-of life, pain management, the existing end-of-life services in the region and medical aid in dying.

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpc-ipqDovGNWrXoilxXtEIWxsBlIHApSM?fbclid=IwAR1q29c3IvqBondoFKCCoBNxeaLtuRU7k0KKlOrSohFN9np1p3CsEunuzRM#/registration

 

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

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

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

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

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

Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 11 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 2 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

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.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Oct 11 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Living Live to the Full Course
Oct 11 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec.  The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them.  The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.

Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:

  • Understanding unhelpful thoughts
  • Engaging in enjoyable activities
  • Coping with anger
  • Solving daunting problems

Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.

The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.

You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.  We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, 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.

Oct
12
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 12 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 12 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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.

Oct
13
Fri
2023
Northern Perimeter – Community Kitchen
Oct 13 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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

October’s theme will be Octoberfest with us learning several German recipes!

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

Parents and Petits Get-together: Official launch
Oct 13 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Launch of the new Parents and Petits Get-together

We’re back for another season but under a new name! Join us for the launch of the Parents and Petits Get-together, a new 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.
  • Breastfeeding support featured this time

    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

SNACS Book Fair
Oct 13 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

BOOK FAIR – October 2023

A Fall Book Fair will be held in October in the gym at Quebec High School. The funds raised will be invested in creating and supporting work platforms for young adults with and special needs in the Quebec English-speaking Community.http://snacs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Full-Page-New.jpg

 

Sale Dates

Friday October 13 – 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Saturday October 14 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday October 15 – 9:00 am – Noon


Book donations (CDs, puzzles, board games) are accepted. You can drop them off at the main entrance at Quebec High School , Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

For more information, you can contact Mrs. Nectaria Skokos at:

Tel.:        418-570-8355

e-mail: entrepreneurs@snacs.ca

Oct
14
Sat
2023
SNACS Book Fair
Oct 14 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BOOK FAIR – October 2023

A Fall Book Fair will be held in October in the gym at Quebec High School. The funds raised will be invested in creating and supporting work platforms for young adults with and special needs in the Quebec English-speaking Community.http://snacs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Full-Page-New.jpg

 

Sale Dates

Friday October 13 – 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Saturday October 14 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday October 15 – 9:00 am – Noon


Book donations (CDs, puzzles, board games) are accepted. You can drop them off at the main entrance at Quebec High School , Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

For more information, you can contact Mrs. Nectaria Skokos at:

Tel.:        418-570-8355

e-mail: entrepreneurs@snacs.ca

City’s welcoming day!
Oct 14 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For those that arrived on or after Oct. 1, 2022!

VEQ’s staff will participate in this activity organised by the city of Québec.

RANSLATED POST//
The Journée d’accueil des nouveaux arrivants celebrates the arrival and settlement of new immigrant families in Québec City. This year, the event will take place at the Intact Insurance Ice Centre, on Saturday, October 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. (999, avenue De Rochebelle, accessible via avenue Roland-Beaudin).
The whole family is invited to join in the fun! Attendees will also be able to learn about a wide range of topics at booths set up by municipal services and organizations.
On the program for the Newcomers Welcome Day :
– Entertainment for children
– Zone 0 – 5 years
– Sugar shack activity
– Skating (skates on loan)
– Snack area
– Information booths
This activity is free of charge.
To participate, simply fill out the registration form directly on the Ville de Québec website, following the steps below: https://bit.ly/3sGvv9a

 

Oct
15
Sun
2023
SNACS Book Fair
Oct 15 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

BOOK FAIR – October 2023

A Fall Book Fair will be held in October in the gym at Quebec High School. The funds raised will be invested in creating and supporting work platforms for young adults with and special needs in the Quebec English-speaking Community.http://snacs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-2023-Full-Page-New.jpg

 

Sale Dates

Friday October 13 – 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Saturday October 14 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday October 15 – 9:00 am – Noon


Book donations (CDs, puzzles, board games) are accepted. You can drop them off at the main entrance at Quebec High School , Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

For more information, you can contact Mrs. Nectaria Skokos at:

Tel.:        418-570-8355

e-mail: entrepreneurs@snacs.ca

Buddy Up: Basketball
Oct 15 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

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

About Buddy Up

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

Oct
16
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 16 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

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

Oct
17
Tue
2023
YES -Québec City Outreach
Oct 17 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 

 

  • Date: Tuesday, October 17
  • Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
  • Location: Café Smith, 201 3rd avenue Quebec City, QC G1L 2V7
    • We have a meeting room reserved

 

  • Workshops:
    • Jump Start your business 10-11 AM
    • ELLEvating women Entrepreneurs 1-2 PM

 

  • Other activities:
    • 15 min drop-in consultations for Entrepreneurs with Miriam – business coaching
    • 15 min drop-in consultations for Entrepreneurs with Meltem – conflict resolution

 

As of today, we have just created the links and posters for the workshops, but we are still working on a general poster for the day, but if spaces will be available, people will be able to register in person as well:

Jump Start your Business:

ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs:

Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Brain Power Drop-In
Oct 17 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

🧠 Train your brain;

🤝 Connect with others;

🍎 Enjoy a healthy snack.

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

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

Out and About – Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area
Oct 17 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we visit the beautiful Cap Tourmente Wildlife Area and experience the migration of the snow geese. Every fall the snow geese stop at this reserve during their migration and we will enjoy guided explanations of this phenomenon. Entry fees are between $4-$6.

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

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Oct 17 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Oct 17 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Self-Care Workshop on Meditation and Breathwork
Oct 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Breathing is something we do every moment of every day and without much thought. During stressful times, our breath may become shorter and quicker. Through practice, however, we can take control of our breath and use it to relax. Vicky Drolet, owner of the Namaste Yoga Studio Montcalm, will lead a Self-care Workshop on Meditation and Breathwork in-person at the Wellness Centre.

Learn about the philosophy of meditation and breathwork, and their benefits on body and mind. Try out various breathing exercises and techniques. This will be an interactive activity featuring both movements and explanations, and you will be welcome ask questions at any time.

You will need comfortable clothes, a bottle of water, a yoga mat and a blanket or cushion.

We require you to register for this workshop as places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information about our Self-care Workshop on Meditation and Breathwork, 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.

Pixels & Pages Book Club
Oct 17 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Selection for October: The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes.

The Noise of Time 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.

 

 

Oct
18
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Oct 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

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

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

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

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Oct 18 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

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

To sign up, click HERE.

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

Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 1 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

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.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Oct 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Oct 18 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

 

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

 

Register here!

 

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

 

 

 

Oct
19
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 19 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 19 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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.

Oct
20
Fri
2023
Travellin’ Toddler Time at St. Brigid’s Home
Oct 20 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents.  Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.  This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month.  Be sure to check the location for each activity.

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

 

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

Oct
21
Sat
2023
WE Dads Hike for Dads and Kids
Oct 21 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for a hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Saturday, October 21 at 9am.  Dads, father figures, step dads or grandfathers are all invited to this great excursion outdoors with their little ones, with Jarryd, our WE Dads community animator.

Meet in the parking lot at 9:00 a.m.  This is a popular place, so hopefully the early start will allow everyone to get a parking spot!   The plan is to hike to the top and enjoy a picnic lunch together, so be sure to bring along a healthy lunch for your family (please avoid nuts for those with allergies).

Of special note

  • Mont Wright charges a fee of $7 per adult.  Children under 17 are free. There is a ticket machine at the entrance to the trails, near the reception pavilion. You can pay by credit or debit (Visa, Mastercard, Interac).
  •  The trail we will be taking is called ‘Sentier de la Foret ancienne’.  It is a 4km loop.
  • We expect this outing to take 3.5-4 hours.  It will be a 2 hour hike to the top, a half hour stop for lunch, and then about an hour to come back down.
  • This is NOT a stroller friendly trail and can be quite steep in some parts.  Accompanying children will need to be great walkers and for little ones we recommend carrying them in a hiking backpack.
  • Be sure to dress for the weather and pack a lunch, snacks and water.
  • See this map for directions to get there.

Who can attend

This particular event is open to all father figures and and kiddos! For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator, by email.


About WE Dads

Get connected with other guys raising kids in Quebec City! 

Check out our WE Dads or Family Matters programming to get connected with other father figures and their children.  Be sure to visit our WE Dads page or join our WE Dads Facebook page to connect with other guys and to see events happening in the community for dads.   Also, feel free to reach out to our WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd, directly and get connected with what is happening.  You can reach Jarryd by email.

Salon carrière formation de Québec
Oct 21 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Salon Carrière Formation de Québec has everything to help students, career changers and job seekers explore their career or educational pathways. More than 200 exhibitors will be there!  Download the guide for more information!

Get CV help on-site with employment counsellors from GIT and Libre Emploi.

 

Oct
22
Sun
2023
Buddy Up: Basketball
Oct 22 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

If you have a basketball, please bring it!

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

About Buddy Up

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

Oct
23
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Oct 23 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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

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

Oct
24
Tue
2023
Northern Perimeter Chair Yoga (Shannon)
Oct 24 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Oct 24 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Oct 24 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Finances and Aging (Pre-Retirement Workshop)
Oct 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

VEQ will be hosting two workshops with the help of Derek Montgomery, that will discuss financial issues that people face as they age.  

 Tuesday, October 24th – 6:30pm to 8:00 pm: Pre-Retirement Financial Planning.  This workshop will highlight financial considerations prior to retirement and analyzing when may be the right time to stop working.  This will also cover financial estate planning. Contact Jeanne Nivischiuk at catherine.baboudijian@veq.ca or at 418-683-2366 ext. 228 

 

Wellness Yoga
Oct 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

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

Things to bring with you:

  • A yoga mat or towel
  • A bottle of water

Registration preferred.

Register here.

Questions?

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

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Oct
25
Wed
2023
50+ Fun Yoga
Oct 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

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

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

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

Lifelong Learning – Thespian for a Day
Oct 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner

Session 1 of 4:
Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with a reading of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each week, participants will choose a character at random to read aloud while our facilitator, Meb Reisner, discusses the play. Join us for all four sessions and receive a door prize at the end!

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. We will be exploring the conscience and the effect of guilt on the human mind. Macbeth explores reality and illusion; witchcraft and kingship; the natural order; light and life; darkness and death. A perfect play to discover in October!

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.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Oct 25 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
History of Québec Workshop
Oct 25 @ 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM

It has been confirmed!!!  We will host once again one of our most popular events for newcomers: HISTORY OF QUÉBEC workshop, at one of the most beautiful venues we could ever dream of, The Morrin Centre.

 

We encourage you to register, just so we have an idea of how many people to expect. If you don’t register, you are still more than welcome to attend!

Stay tuned for more information.

Living Live to the Full Course
Oct 25 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec.  The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them.  The course is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or just needing help in dealing with life’s challenges.

Each two and a half hour session focuses on a different topic, such as the following:

  • Understanding unhelpful thoughts
  • Engaging in enjoyable activities
  • Coping with anger
  • Solving daunting problems

Living Life to the Full is intended for all ages.

The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.

You must register for this course because places are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.  We request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end.

Register here.

Questions?

For more information about the Living Life to the Full course, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.

Thanks to the CHSSN for funding this activity.

Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Oct 25 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

 

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

 

Register here!

 

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

 

 

 

Oct
26
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Oct 26 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Out and About – Folk art and legends in the Joan of Arc Garden
Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Join us this week as we “stroll around the Joan of Arc Garden and explore the history of the Plains through sixteen works of folk art specifically crafted by artist Patrick Lavallée (Atelier du Gosseux) for the Garden, offering a colourful interpretation of legends associated with the renowned park.” – https://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/en/fall-the-plains/#garden

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

Info Session: How to Apply to Federal Government Jobs
Oct 26 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Considering jobs or internships with the Canadian government? 

Don’t miss our upcoming Info Session!  Learn all you need to know about applying for jobs with the Government of Canada.

To make it more accessible for everyone, this session will be offered in person and online as a livestreaming event. It will not be recorded.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration closes on October 24 for in person only! 

To register for the in-person session: https://forms.office.com/r/BSzcWhKDB8

To register for the ONLINE session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdO6qrTkoGtfY0IAvnh0iLfV6Lm_szU3G

How to apply to federal public service jobs

Speaker: Bibisha Mbimbi, a human resources advisor from the National Recruitment Directorate – Quebec Region, Services and Business Development Sector, Public Service Commission of Canada

Did you know that the Public Service Commission of Canada supports departments and agencies in hiring qualified individuals into and within the public service?

In this information session, you will learn more about GC Jobs and how to apply to postings, have tips and advice on how to answer pre-screening questions, select what to include in your resume and cover letter, and how to prepare for the interview process.

As an HR advisor, Bibisha will also explain second language requirements for working in the Canadian government, how candidates are evaluated and give further information about accommodation in the selection process.

Prenatal Information Meetings
Oct 26 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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.

Oct
27
Fri
2023
Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker on bilingualism and early childhood
Oct 27 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together

Join us at this get-together featuring a guest speaker from the Centre Mosaïque de Québec, a speech language pathologist who will talk about bilingualism, myths about learning multiple languages, and ways to support the communication needs of children under five growing up in a multicultural context. Topics to be covered include the following:

  • How bilingualism and multilingualism impact language development.
  • What is expected in bilingual language development.
  • Why it is important to support the home language in a minority-language context.
  • How to recognize potential challenges and support bilingualism for children living with difficulties.
  • Preparing children for school entry in a language other than what is spoken at home.

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

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