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

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

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

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

To register for this fun activity, please click here.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Learn more and register HERE.

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.

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

Registration strongly adviced, as there is a maximum capacity!

• Link to the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuCsqzsiE9w0tEWaAOxyzRt1RLwvfdBN
• Link to the in-person session: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlUNjZINkk0MlMzRktYNU9aOFBFRUYxOUZPNi4u

Here is an overview of the topics to be discussed:

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

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

Light refreshments and free parking provided.

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

We are once again able to host a potluck.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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 in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne, City Hall Gardens, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack. 

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

On December 8, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game. A first for many, perhaps? Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team!

To join in the fun:

Registrations are required as we only have 23 tickets. Those tickets were kindly donated by the Remparts (the hockey team). Should you no longer be able to attend, please let us know ASAP so we can give them to someone else and make sure they are being used.

We will provide:

Round trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron
One ticket per person, to the hockey game on Dec. 8, free of charge.

***LIMITED SPACE, we have 14 tickets***

The details:

Meet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion Parking at 5:45 p.m.
The bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. sharp
The game starts at 7 p.m.
Our bus will leave at 9:30 p.m. to bring us back to the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot. You may take the bus, or choose to opt-out (for example, if the game is not over), in which case your ride back will be your responsibility.

Registration is done through Eventbrite (not by email): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-go-remparts-tickets-209870417067?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225

Tickets will be available on Nov. 1, 2023

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.

Join us in celebrating the holiday season!

The Voice of English-speaking Québec, in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, is delighted to invite you and your family to our annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre. Support a good cause, enjoy a glass, savour a bite and take a moment to wish your colleagues, friends and partners a wonderful holiday season!

DATE: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: The Morrin Centre – 44, chaussée des Écossais, Québec City

Please RSVP by December 5 to:
info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221

All proceeds from the cash bar will go towards the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• PLEASE BRING INDOOR FOOTWEAR TO PROTECT THE FRAGILE WOOD FLOORING AT THE CENTRE
• PARKING AVAILABLE ON SURROUNDING STREETS AND UNDER CITY HALL
• THE MORRIN CENTRE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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 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 in Old Quebec to experience the magic of the German Christmas Markets. We will be dropped off near the majestic Chateau Frontenac and are free to discover all of the sites of the market in walking distance including rue Ste-Anne, City Hall Gardens, and City Hall Square. Enjoy lunch on your own or with the group at Chic Shack. 

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

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

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose.

Topic: Thinking about staying connected…Bridging the loneliness gap for seniors living in the community.

Presenter: Bette Watson-Borg, Project Manager, Social Isolation and Loneliness Project CCSMH

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

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.

This cooking workshop will be given in English, and will teach how to make chicken fricassée and grandma’s cream salad.

From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.

Register here!

Please note:
– The hands-on workshops cover the preparation of the dishes, but they will still need to be cooked at home before eating.
– During the general public workshops, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must book tickets for both themselves and their child(ren).

Click here for the full programming

Join us in a group cooking setting. Make your lunch and bring home some of your hard work.

Each participant provides an ingredient of the recipe.

Registration is required, please RSVP to Catherine NO LATER than January 15th

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

We will have a representative from CRA walk us through federal tax declarations, especifically for newcomers.

Overview of topics:

• Introduction to the Canadian fiscal system
• Residency status for newcomers
• Do you have to file a tax return?
• How to file a tax return
• What documents do you need to file your taxes?
• Most common tax credits and deductions for newcomers
• Marital Status
• Benefits and Credits (GSTC- CCB- CDB) – Newcomers
• Disability tax Credit (DTC)
• Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) – Newcomers
• Tools and Online service – My CRA Account
• Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
• Be Scam Smart

Click here to register!

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
In partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada

FACILITATOR: Catherine Hawker and Lucie LeBlanc

***More details to come***

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.

HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT LOCALS LOVE BEING OUTDOORS EVEN IN THE WINTER?!

YOU’VE BEEN WANTING TO TRY SNOWSHOEING BUT DON’T OWN A PAIR?

VEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will once again offer you the opportunity to try a favourite and popular winter sport: snowshoeing!

We only have 20 snowshoes (13 for adults and a 7 for children’s sizes). It is thus important that you reserve your spot!

***This visit is not guided.***

Since we only have a limited number of snowshoes, REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Participants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).

No registration will be taken over the phone nor by email.

We will follow the walking trails on the Plains of Abraham (shown in the picture below, with the fucsia arrow). Please observe the signage for a better experience for everyone!

If you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore your new hometown and try a new winter sport while making new friends, you only need to sign up!

Don’t be like Maria C, who waited 7 winters until she finally visited the Plains of Abraham in the winter. 😮 The Plains of Abraham offers several kilometres of fun, clean air and breathtaking views.

Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here.

More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:

What to wear winter hiking

Snowshoeing Checklist

Snowshoe Gear Checklist

If you are coming by car, there is parking available on George VI Ave. at a cost of $2.5 the hour. There are parking booths nearby or you can pay with the app (Flowbird Parking). There is also parking at the Fine Arts Museum’s parking (on the same avenue, past the roundabout).

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Culinary Mosaic – Chop Suey Through the Ages

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

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

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

Friday, February 2nd  11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Post-Retirement Financial Planning.

A certified financial planner will discuss financial issues that people face as they age. This specific workshop will highlight financial considerations in post-retirement and the financial challenges one may face in this stage. This workshop will also cover financial estate planning. A light lunch will be held from 11:30-12:30.

Please RSVP to Catherine by January 29th 2024 at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Meeting people in a new city where the official language is probably not one you are fluent in can be challenging. VEQ has organised a FREE self-guided visit to the Civilisation Museum, where you will surely not lack conversation topics!

Since it is required by the museum, we have access to a specific number of attendees, and registration is required. The maximum capacity is 24 people, regardless of age.

The guided tour for  “This Is Our Story” exhibit is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Please note that for this exhibit we must respect the time allotted to our group. Once the guided tour is over, you are free to continue visiting the other exhibits at the museum (free of cost). Participants are not expected to stay in groups, but encouraged to connect and network with others.

Registration assistance is available for those who need it.*

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

OverDrive Workshop:
Getting Started with Libby

Join us in learning some cake and cookie decorating techniques with this fun workshop! Bring a cake or cookies you wish to decorate or use the ones we will provide.

Registration is required with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.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.

This week we will see the beautiful wood sculptures at Atelier Paré and enjoy lunch at Le Marie Beaupré. The cost to visit the atelier is $5 in addition to the cost of lunch.

To register and for more information about transportation, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Library Workshop:
Reading Poetry

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Please note:  The COURSE is FULL. We’ve had an extraordinary response to the Podcast Course and we cannot accept any more participants at this time. We’ve created a waiting list in case of last minute-cancellations. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please e-mail susanna.tang@veq.ca with your name and phone number. Thank you!

Free Podcast Course  

Thinking about starting your own podcast, but don’t know where to start?

Join CDAH + VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle to learn all about podcasting! By the end of 5 weeks, you’ll have your very first episode made entirely by YOU!

What you’ll get:

• Mentoring from seasoned podcaster Tom Zalatnai
• Audio recording and editing skills training with CDAH technician Tyler Rauman
• Interview Skills workshop with CBC
• Marketing workshop with Kevin Bottaro, Quebec Chronicle Telegraph
• Peer support from fellow participants
• One podcast episode created by you

Pre-registration required. Registrations are COMPLETE.

CDAH and VEQ would like to gratefully acknowledge the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage) for funding the CDAH in the Regions project.

Course schedule – See the image below for a quick overview.

The course is composed of 10 sessions over 5 weeks. Each session is 1.5 to 2 hours in length.

Culinary Mosaic – Salmon pie & egg sauce

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose

TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?

Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM

New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!
Feel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:
newcomers@veq.ca   |   (418) 683-2366 ext. 225

Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be through its intitutions.

Our Guest

David Mendel, who retired as President of Mendel Tours in 2019, studied at York University in Toronto and at the University of Paris, before moving to Quebec City in 1976. After completing a master’s thesis in Art History and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours in 1984. He is often called upon to give talks about the history of Quebec at international conferences and has given numerous tours of the city for visiting dignitaries.

A resident of Quebec’s historic district since 1976, he is very involved in preservation issues. He is President of the Foundation of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity ─ the first Anglican Cathedral to have been built outside the British Isles. He is the author of a best-selling series of guidebooks devoted to Quebec City and its surrounding region: Quebec: World Heritage City (2009); Quebec, Birthplace of New France (2012); The Seminary of Quebec, A Living Heritage (2013); Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (2015); Le Château Frontenac, in the Heart of Old Quebec (2018); and co-author, with François Tremblay and Judy Bross, of Charlevoix, a Tradition of Hospitality (2018).

Venez profiter d’une série de présentations historiques dans le cadre de notre projet Construire notre communauté. Nous y parlerons du passé, du présent, et même parfois du futur des institutions de la communauté de langue anglaise qui ont contribué au développement de la ville de Québec. De nos anciennes institutions éducatives à nos institutions médicales modernes et bien plus, notre communauté à beaucoup d’histoire à partager ! Venez rencontrer nos spécialistes et apprenez-en plus sur la façon dont notre communauté a grandit et évolué à travers ses institutions.

Notre invité

David Mendel, qui a pris sa retraite comme président de Mendel Tours en 2019, a étudié à l’Université York à Toronto et à l’Université de Paris avant de s’installer à Québec en 1976. Après avoir complété une thèse de maîtrise en histoire de l’art et entrepris des études doctorales à l’Université Laval, il est devenu co-fondateur de Mendel Tours en 1984. Il est souvent appelé à donner des présentations sur l’histoire du Québec lors de conférences internationales et a donné de nombreuses visites guidées de la ville à des dignitaires en visite.

Résident de l’arrondissement historique de Québec depuis 1976, il est très impliqué dans les enjeux de préservation. Il est président de la Fondation de la Cathédrale Holy Trinity, la première cathédrale anglicane construite en dehors des îles britanniques. Il est l’auteur d’une série de guides à succès consacrés à la ville de Québec et à sa région : Québec : Ville du patrimoine mondial (2009) ; Québec, berceau de la Nouvelle-France (2012); Le Séminaire de Québec, un patrimoine vivant (2013); Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité (2015) ; Le Château Frontenac, au coeur du Vieux-Québec (2018); et co-auteur, avec François Tremblay et Judy Bross, de Charlevoix, une tradition d’hospitalité (2018).

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

This week we will be trying our luck at Bingo! We can pick anyone up who lives in the Ste-Foy area if you would like to get a ride on the bus, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy). You are also welcome to meet us at the Bingo Hall (Le Bingo de la Capitale – 100 rue Chabot, Quebec, QC G1M 1K2). There is a small cost associated with playing Bingo, ranging from 50 cents to $5 a card.

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

***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***

Participants must register using the designated method (Eventbrite).

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

9:15 AM-5:00 PM

COST:

• $0 for children under 1 meter of height. Please beware that the staff at VVV might measure the child in case of doubt. If the child is taller than 1 m, the parent will be asked to pay full fee, $55.18 (taxes included), as stated on their website.

• $30, for people whose height range from 1 m to 1.31 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)

• $38, for people taller than 1.32 m; taxes included (Eventbrite fees apply)

• The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).

• The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).

***LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT***

It’s important to note that the only storage available at the venue starts at $13.05 plus tax (payment can only be made by card). VEQ is not responsible for providing it.

You can bring your own snacks and lunches as VEQ does not provide them; or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.

RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2024

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 24, 2024

Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca

Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!

Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!

No registration necessary.

Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks.

You will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt, such as:

Language Courses
Employment counselling
Vocational training
Social networks
VEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions
Other support organizations
Individually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants.

Click here to register. We like to know how many we are expecting so we can better coordinate (room, snacks, activities, etc.). However, walk-ins are welcome!

A raffle will take place among the participants to win a door prize!

Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples

Join us as we learn to cook some traditional Irish recipies, just in time for Saint-Patrick`s Day! Taste what you cooked and bring home a portion.

Register with Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

OverDrive Workshop:
Getting Started with Libby

Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT program (Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre) and Voice of English-Speaking Québec are glad to present this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers!

Register & receive a GUARANTEED phone interview (5 to 7 minutes) on the day of the event.

Employers include: Momentum Technologies, Pomerleau, GFS Québec, CAA-Québec, Fromagerie Victoria, and Laurentian Bank.

To view job postings, or to register, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4z3cr4pc

Questions? Contact Caroline eee@libreemploi.qc.ca

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)

Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose

TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?

Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM