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
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
The group will be getting back together for one final evening to check-in on our progress with the new steps we’ve learnt from this course!
The Wellness Centre will provide free refreshments.
Please note: there is no registration for this activity as it is intended only for the participants from the Living Life to the Full 4-week course. Participants have been contacted by email to confirm their presence at this activity.
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.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Productions Le loup et la violette presents
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Morrin Centre
A new holiday tradition for young and old! This immersive show will combine music, theater, and dance to take you on a real leap into the past. Thanks to its troupe of singers, dancers from the Swing Ambassade, and Jazz Band, under the musical supervision of Giancarlo Scalia, the ballroom of the Morrin Center will vibrate to the sound of the great classics of the holiday season during this simply magical evening!
The doors will open at 7 p.m.
*Morrin Centre Members benefit from a discounted ticket price. Email us at info@morrin.org to get the promo code.
For more information about this event, please contact Productions Le loup et la violette at zitabtouret@gmail.com.
This event is held in partnership with Productions Le loup et la violette and the Morrin Centre.
All activities in this project are free and open to everyone.
No registration is necessary.
Do you want to contribute to one of the cultural fairs? Email us at info@morrin.org!
East Asia
Sunday, December 17
1 to 3 p.m.
Join us to enjoy music, dance, and tea from East Asia, as well as a dance show by the Volent les papillons troupe!
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.
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
The selection for December is The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats.
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
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
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for December: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell.
The Marriage Portrait 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.
If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers.
Holidays are usually viewed as a time of happiness and rejoicing. However, when caring for someone who is ill, the expected joy of the holidays can be a challenge. Join us in this safe space to let off any emotional steam before the festive season.
If you hesitate to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.
Register here or by calling Anaïs at 581-446-7476
Funding for this activity thanks to:
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 CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you!
We encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you are interested in attending the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course.
The Grief Recovery Method Introduction Session involves a group discussion about “What is Grief?” and describes the course format, what participants can expect from the Grief Recovery Method course, and what the Method expects from participants.
In the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course, CMA will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief, and get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others, develop deep listening skills, and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Learn a practical lifelong skill for processing and dealing with loss and grief and how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Equip yourself with a set of tools to recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses, and to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
Register for the Introduction Session.
The Zoom link for the Introduction Session will be sent out by email after registration.
Registration for the 8-week course will open after the Introduction Session.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach to helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship is evidence-based and effective. To find out more about The Grief Recovery Method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for January: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Less is available on OverDrive in an e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
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
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This 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.
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).
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by breastfeeding support volunteer
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those using another feeding option.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
This event is a community partnership event with Lifelong Learning.
Eating has become a confusing experience. Virtually every day bring news about some “miracle food” that we should be gulping down. One day it’s tomatoes to prevent cancer, then flaxseed against heart disease or soybeans for menopause. Then there are the worries: genetic modification, aspartame, MSG, the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements. We need proper science to guide us through this nutritional maze.
Join Joe Schwarcz, director of McGill’s Office for Science and Society, on January 23rd to sort out what’s true and what’s false when it comes to our health! Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
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!
Is your child screen smart (and what about you)?
Join this online workshop for parents who are questioning their children’s screen time. This presentation will look at the pros and cons of having the internet in our pockets and get you thinking. Are our children spending too much time on their devices? What are they even doing?
Julie Fraser, Psychoeducator and the mother of two amazing adolescents, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator at: jprice@jhpartners.net
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Let’s have a family party! Celebrate Family Literacy Day with our special guest from QCRC.
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
The purpose of this session is to introduce you to the Caring Chapters club, our brand new book club for caregivers. Learn more about the modalities and objectives of this new activity starting in February 2024.
Join our Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Accidental Caregiver”. Authored by Kimberly Fraser, this book mirrors the diverse realities of caregiving. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by February 5. Let’s journey together through the pages.
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
This activity is made possible thanks to
Dads! We’ve arranged a friendly indoor game of soccer for you and your kids. Join WE Dads Community Animator, Jarryd Smith and other dads and their children for a morning of fun.
When: Saturday, January 27 at 9:30am
Location: Quebec High School Gym, 945 ave Belvédère, Québec, QC G1S 3G2. Meet at the blue door at the back of the school.
Parking: Parking in nearby streets as indicated on signage.
Who can attend: This event is geared towards English-speaking dads, stepdads and father figures but it is open to all parents, caregivers, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Québec City area. Again, all ages and skill levels welcome!
Let us know here if you will be joining us!
For more details please contact Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator, at jsmith@jhpartners.net
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:
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).
Postcards from Quebec – Cultural Fairs – South and Central America
The fifth event of the Postcards from Quebec series will take place at the Morrin Centre on January 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.. Join us to enjoy music, art, and snacks from South and Central America, as well as a concert and talk by Federico Tarazona! All activities are free.
The Charango and Andean Music
In Peru, there’s a strong tradition related to the musical instrument known as the charango that goes far back in history. It’s a unique tradition making the charango, without a doubt, one of the most characteristic and popular musical instruments of Andean culture.
This concert and talk focuses on musical traditions of the Andes, notably, on the charango, a string instrument most likely originally created according to and inspired by the 17th century Spanish baroque guitar. Federico Tarazona has created his own version of the instrument, named hatun charango (grand charango), a new variant in the instrument family offering more possibilities than the traditional charango when it comes to harmonies and polyphony.
Renowned for his exciting interpretation, extraordinary technique and musical expression, Federico Tarazona is considered one of the world’s finest Andean charango virtuosos, and one of the most important South-American composers of his generation.
Click here for the full programming
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada and Québecor.
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Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
Come ready to discuss a book of your choice!
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Culinary Mosaic – Chop Suey Through the Ages
This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make chop suey.
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.
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).
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us at this get-together featuring a guest speaker from the Jeffery Hale Community Services team. Learn about many of the CLSC-type health and social services offered in English through Jeffery Hale Community Services and how they can support you and your family.
Some of the services they can offer:
- Bilingual access desk
- Services for families, children, and parents
- General psychosocial and mental health services
- Services for seniors
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
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.*
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
OverDrive Workshop:
Getting Started with Libby
Do you have questions about accessing and using the Morrin Centre’s e-books and audiobooks on OverDrive? If so, here is the perfect activity for you!
Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby—from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.
To sign up, click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact library@morrin.org
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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.
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.
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
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
Library Workshop:
Reading Poetry
Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be!
Join us for the fifth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. We’ll be answering two simples questions: What are poems made of and what can they do?
The list of poems will be available shortly.
The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry.
You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
This activity is part of the « Morrin in Verse » project, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Please note: The COURSE is FULL. We’ve had an extraordinary response to the Podcast Course and we cannot accept any more participants at this time. We’ve created a waiting list in case of last minute-cancellations. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please e-mail susanna.tang@veq.ca with your name and phone number. Thank you!
Free Podcast Course
Thinking about starting your own podcast, but don’t know where to start?
Join CDAH + VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle to learn all about podcasting! By the end of 5 weeks, you’ll have your very first episode made entirely by YOU!
What you’ll get:
- Mentoring from seasoned podcaster Tom Zalatnai
- Audio recording and editing skills training with CDAH technician Tyler Rauman
- Interview Skills workshop with CBC
- Marketing workshop with Kevin Bottaro, Quebec Chronicle Telegraph
- Peer support from fellow participants
- One podcast episode created by you
Pre-registration required. Registrations are COMPLETE.
CDAH and VEQ would like to gratefully acknowledge the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage) for funding the CDAH in the Regions project.
Course schedule – See the image below for a quick overview.
The course is composed of 10 sessions over 5 weeks. Each session is 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
| o 4 virtual mentorship sessions | o 1 in-person audio recording tutorial (by appointment) |
| o 1 in-person orientation | o 1 virtual audio editing tutorial (by appointment) |
| o 1 interview skills workshop | o 1 podcast listening party |
| o 1 marketing workshop |
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Your heart matters, and so does your understanding of how to keep it healthy. With that in mind, join nurse Louise Fortin this Valentine’s day to explore the basics of cardiovascular health, learning about key conditions, preventive measures, and crucial signs to watch for. This session will be interactive: bring your questions!
In-person participants will be able to have their blood pressure checked. (Disclaimer: this test will be performed by a nurse. No follow-ups offered.)
Register here to join online or fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Culinary Mosaic – Salmon pie & egg sauce
This cooking workshop will be given in English and will teach how to make Salmon pie & egg sauce.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Pixels & Pages:
Book Club
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for February: The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
The Luminaries is available on OverDrive in e-book formats as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.
Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP)
Providing tools and resources to support English-speaking
older adults to age and live where they choose
TOPIC:
Thinking about supports and services…What can the CLSC offer to help me maintain my independence as I age?
Presenter: Magdalena Blaise, Gestionnaire, CIUSSS ODIM
New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!
Feel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:
newcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has a lot of history to share! Come one and all to meet our specialists and learn more about how our community evolved and came to be through its intitutions.
Our Guest
David Mendel, who retired as President of Mendel Tours in 2019, studied at York University in Toronto and at the University of Paris, before moving to Quebec City in 1976. After completing a master’s thesis in Art History and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours in 1984. He is often called upon to give talks about the history of Quebec at international conferences and has given numerous tours of the city for visiting dignitaries.
A resident of Quebec’s historic district since 1976, he is very involved in preservation issues. He is President of the Foundation of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity ─ the first Anglican Cathedral to have been built outside the British Isles. He is the author of a best-selling series of guidebooks devoted to Quebec City and its surrounding region: Quebec: World Heritage City (2009); Quebec, Birthplace of New France (2012); The Seminary of Quebec, A Living Heritage (2013); Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (2015); Le Château Frontenac, in the Heart of Old Quebec (2018); and co-author, with François Tremblay and Judy Bross, of Charlevoix, a Tradition of Hospitality (2018).
Venez profiter d’une série de présentations historiques dans le cadre de notre projet Construire notre communauté. Nous y parlerons du passé, du présent, et même parfois du futur des institutions de la communauté de langue anglaise qui ont contribué au développement de la ville de Québec. De nos anciennes institutions éducatives à nos institutions médicales modernes et bien plus, notre communauté à beaucoup d’histoire à partager ! Venez rencontrer nos spécialistes et apprenez-en plus sur la façon dont notre communauté a grandit et évolué à travers ses institutions.
Notre invité
David Mendel, qui a pris sa retraite comme président de Mendel Tours en 2019, a étudié à l’Université York à Toronto et à l’Université de Paris avant de s’installer à Québec en 1976. Après avoir complété une thèse de maîtrise en histoire de l’art et entrepris des études doctorales à l’Université Laval, il est devenu co-fondateur de Mendel Tours en 1984. Il est souvent appelé à donner des présentations sur l’histoire du Québec lors de conférences internationales et a donné de nombreuses visites guidées de la ville à des dignitaires en visite.
Résident de l’arrondissement historique de Québec depuis 1976, il est très impliqué dans les enjeux de préservation. Il est président de la Fondation de la Cathédrale Holy Trinity, la première cathédrale anglicane construite en dehors des îles britanniques. Il est l’auteur d’une série de guides à succès consacrés à la ville de Québec et à sa région : Québec : Ville du patrimoine mondial (2009) ; Québec, berceau de la Nouvelle-France (2012); Le Séminaire de Québec, un patrimoine vivant (2013); Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité (2015) ; Le Château Frontenac, au coeur du Vieux-Québec (2018); et co-auteur, avec François Tremblay et Judy Bross, de Charlevoix, une tradition d’hospitalité (2018).
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together
Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month.
- Connect with other English-speaking parents
- Support provided by breastfeeding support volunteer
- Scale available to check baby’s growth
- Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.
Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait.
- The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.
- Parents must stay on-site.
- Vouchers provided to cover the cost of parking
- Drop-in, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
For more information and events to come
Please visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page, or send an email to Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
***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.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Join us every Monday afternoon to work on your knitting, crocheting or other needlework projects!
Want to learn? We will be happy to show you!
No registration necessary.
Contact Catherine with any questions at 418-683-2366 x 228 or at catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies.
The selection for February is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats.
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 6 yoga sessions this Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
Open to all ages and levels; instructor Susa Bernard will show you how to adapt the exercises to your ability. She is a certified yoga instructor at Susa Sparkle Yoga and has been teaching for over five years.
Things to bring with you:
- A yoga mat or towel
- A bottle of water
Due to space constraints, please register for this activity.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.
Moving to another city, country, or even culture can be exciting and challenging both at the same time! Two social workers from the Jeffery Hale Community Services will walk us through the stages of change as well as advise us what the different coping mechanisms are. Participants will also have the chance to connect with others and broaden their networks.
You will also learn about resources and tools that can help you adapt, such as:
Language Courses
Employment counselling
Vocational training
Social networks
VEQ’s Finding Your Niche for Newcomers’ sessions
Other support organizations
Individually wrapped snacks and drinks will be provided. Also, a participation prize will be raffled among the participants.
Click here to register. We like to know how many we are expecting so we can better coordinate (room, snacks, activities, etc.). However, walk-ins are welcome!
A raffle will take place among the participants to win a door prize!
For eight weeks, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method. In this Grief Recovery Method course, she will guide you through the following:
- Meet, discuss grief, reactions, and responses to grief.
- Get a clear view of how grief can build up.
- Practice compassion for yourself and others,
- Develop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.
- Acquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.
- Learn how to listen and support others moving forward.
- Gain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses,
- Equip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.
This learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief.
Important notes
- There will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework. Homework will include reading, writing and journaling exercises.
- We require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.
- To find out if this course is the right course for you, we encourage you to attend an information session before the course begins.
Register here for this 8-week course.
You will receive the Zoom link by email after you register.
For more information
Research at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective. It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship. To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief, visit the Grief Recovery website.
Questions?
Please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Why does my child misbehave?
Come and join this online, interactive workshop for parents who want to better understand their children’s challenging behaviours. We will look at what is behind oppositional behaviour, violence, lack of attention and self-control. We’ll also give you tools and strategies to help you deal with these frustrating times.
Julie Fraser, Psycho-Educator and mother of two amazing adolescents, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school.
Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.
Learn more about our other School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator at: jprice@jhpartners.net
Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time. Pandemic or not, everyone needs to be ready for baby’s arrival.
Get ready for birth by attending four Prenatal Information Meetings given by the perinatal team from Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Due to COVID-19 and the most recent government measures that will be in place, it is yet to be decided if the meetings will take place online or in person, or both. The decision will be taken one month prior to the meetings.
For more details and to register for these meetings, please visit the webpage of Jeffery Hale Community Services.
Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples
This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples.
From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. A variety of dishes will be presented by and made under the guidance of chef, writer, stylist, consultant, and entrepreneur Héloïse Leclerc from La Touche Héloïse. She will also provide some historical background, share fun facts about the dishes, and give tips to adjust and create variations of the recipes for further enjoyment.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men.
If you have a basketball, please bring it!
For more information about Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Russ, by email.
About Buddy Up
Buddy Up is about making buddies but it’s important to take care of ourselves, too. Building ‘strength’ and resilience is key. Building strength physically and mentally within helps us work through emotions, relieve stress, and remember to simply enjoy life. The Buddy Up campaign is by men, for men. Let’s raise awareness about suicide prevention while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Discover our Fun Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
*NEW: You can now choose to take this course either online or in person! If you prefer the online option, we will provide you with an access code at the beginning of the session. You can decide each week how you would like to participate.
Pay before January 22 to register for the winter 2024 session
($60 for all 12 classes)
- The “Add to Cart” button above will open a new window in PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you do not need to open one. Simply click the grey “Check Out” button and then enter your credit card information.
- On your bank or credit card statement, the merchant name will appear as: JEFF WEJHCA or JEFF COMM PARTNERS.