Upcoming Events and Activities

Dec
12
Tue
2023
Holiday Happy Hour 2023
Dec 12 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

 

Dec
13
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Dec 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dec
14
Thu
2023
Norther Perimeter Chair Yoga (Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier)
Dec 14 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Dec
16
Sat
2023
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec 16 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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.

Buy your tickets here!*

*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.

Dec
17
Sun
2023
Postcards from Quebec: East Asia
Dec 17 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 

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!

 

volentpapillons

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!

Dec
18
Mon
2023
Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
Dec 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Dec
19
Tue
2023
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Dec 19 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Dec 19 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Selection for 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.

 

 

 

Dec
21
Thu
2023
Out and About: German Christmas Market
Dec 21 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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 

Dec
26
Tue
2023
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Dec 26 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Jan
2
Tue
2024
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Jan 2 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Jan
9
Tue
2024
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Jan 9 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Jan
10
Wed
2024
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jan 10 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

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

To sign up, click HERE.

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

Jan
15
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Jan 15 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Jan
16
Tue
2024
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Jan 16 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Jan 16 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Selection for 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.

 

 

Jan
17
Wed
2024
SHARP Information Session
Jan 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Jan
18
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #1 – Device Settings
Jan 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Culinary Mosaic
Jan 18 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Jan
19
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Jan 19 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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

 

Jan
22
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Jan 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Jan
23
Tue
2024
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Jan 23 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lifelong Learning – Nutritional Advice- Is there a solution to the confusion?
Jan 23 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is a community partnership event with the Community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale and Lifelong Learning. It is open to all adults in the Quebec City area.

Facilitator: Joe Schwarcz PhD

Eating has become a confusing experience.  Virtually every day brings 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.

This will be a hybrid session. To register please contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or call her at 581-446-7476.

Jan
24
Wed
2024
Canada Revenue Agency Info Session
Jan 24 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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!

Jan
25
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #2 – Gmail
Jan 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Jan
27
Sat
2024
VEQ’S Newcomer Snowshoeing Event
Jan 27 @ 10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
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).

 

Jan
28
Sun
2024
Postcards from Quebec: South & Central America
Jan 28 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 

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.

Jan
29
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Jan 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
Jan 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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!

Jan
31
Wed
2024
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jan 31 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Feb
1
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – History of the QCT
Feb 1 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Shirley and Charles-André Nadeau

***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.

Culinary Mosaic
Feb 1 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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.

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

Feb
2
Fri
2024
Out and About – Shopping at Place Laurier
Feb 2 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

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 

Finances and Aging (Post-Retirement Workshop)
Feb 2 @ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Feb
3
Sat
2024
Guided visit to the Civilisation Museum for Newcomers
Feb 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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.*

 

Feb
5
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 5 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Feb
7
Wed
2024
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Feb 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Feb 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Feb
8
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #3 – Google Maps
Feb 8 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Feb
9
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Feb 9 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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 and About – Atelier Paré
Feb 9 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

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 

Feb
11
Sun
2024
Reading Poetry Workshop
Feb 11 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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.

Feb
12
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 12 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

CDAH – VEQ Podcast Mentorship Circle Orientation
Feb 12 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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 scheduleSee 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

 

 

Feb
14
Wed
2024
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Feb 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Feb
15
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #4 – Protecting your information online
Feb 15 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Culinary Mosaic
Feb 15 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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.

 

Feb
19
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 19 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Feb
20
Tue
2024
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Feb 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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.

 

Feb
21
Wed
2024
SHARP Information Session
Feb 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Feb 21 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Revenu Québec Information Session for Newcomers
Feb 21 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Feb
22
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – Empires of the North: The Fur Trade in Canada
Feb 22 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Barry Lane

The North American fur trade is one of the world’s great stories.  For Canada it was crucial, forming for a long time the basis of our economy and ultimately creating the very borders of our country. And for our native peoples it was even more so.  It was their trade.  They were the ones that went out and got the furs and then bought the goods that were traded for them.  For many of them, for over 200 years, it was the only contact with whites that they had, and it prepared them for what was to come as the settler population moved further west.  As one Chief said.  These were the ties that bind.—From Montreal’s fur brigades with French Canadian voyageurs paddling their heavily laden freight canoes 3,000 miles across the continent, to the Scotsmen of the famous Hudson Bay’s Company, the world’s oldest incorporated enterprise, this 45 minute presentation captures the romance and extraordinary achievement of this early period of Canadian history.

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.

Building Our Community: Architecture
Feb 22 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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).

Feb
23
Fri
2024
Out and About – Bingo!
Feb 23 @ 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

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

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 

Feb
24
Sat
2024
Village Vacances Valcartier for Newcomers
Feb 24 @ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

***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.

 

Feb
26
Mon
2024
In Stitches
Feb 26 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Morrin Mystery Mondays Book Club
Feb 26 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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!

Feb
28
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning – Aging in Place
Feb 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Alexandra Henriques
A dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for 55+ and their families, inclusive of early stage Alzheimer’s. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for healthy and safe living. Relevant for both owners and renters.

Includes:

• from simple adaptations to renovations• a look at every room
• your lifestyle – hobbies, pets…
• physical and memory needs of aging• universal design
• accessibility
• disaster safety
• planning ahead for later needs
• outdoor considerations
• resources

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Feb 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Winds of Change Workshop
Feb 28 @ 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM

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!

Feb
29
Thu
2024
Culinary Mosaic
Feb 29 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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.

 

Mar
1
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Mar 1 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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

Mar
6
Wed
2024
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Mar 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Mar 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Mar
13
Wed
2024
Événements Emploi Éclair – Bilingual/English-speaking 2nd Edition
Mar 13 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

SHARP Information Session
Mar 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #5 – QR Codes
Mar 13 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Mar 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Baking “Green Irish” cookies
Mar 13 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and bake delicious green cookies! In partnership with the Valcartier\Military Family Resource Centre, the activity is open to kindergarteners, elementary students, families – and anyone with a sweet tooth!

FREE ACTIVITY – Baking items and decoration materials provided for.

TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS :

Please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ Shannon office by Tuesday March 12th at noon.

 

 

Mar
14
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ‘When Irish Eyes…’
Mar 14 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Meb Reisner
Beside being hailed as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is known as the Land of Saints and Scholars. The Irish themselves are celebrated, too, for their ebullient story-telling, beautiful verse, mystical spirituality and love of music.

Join us for an afternoon of all the above led by MEB Reisner.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@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.

NEW DATE: Immigration Info Session for Newcomers
Mar 14 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

 

To attend in person:

1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Jeffery Hale Pavilion.

 

To join the TEAMS meeting:
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Mar
15
Fri
2024
Out & About – Valcartier Elementary School Parade & Community Lunch
Mar 15 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade presented by the students of Valcartier Elementary School followed by a community lunch of traditional Irish Stew and music. Lunch is a minumum suggested donation of $5.

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

Mar
20
Wed
2024
Arts & Crafts in Shannon – Painting Spring (adults)
Mar 20 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The next “Arts & Crafts in Shannonsession – “Painting Spring” will take place on Wednesday 3/20 (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)

This workshop is open to all adults. Amateur “artist” who may want to do another arts and crafts activities are welcomed to join in.

Free workshop and all materials are provided for including acrylic and water colour paints.

For more information or to register, please contact Dominique by email or telephone.

Lifelong Learning – Emergency Preparedness
Mar 20 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

FACILITATOR: Alexandra HenriquesA dynamic interactive multimedia presentation for adults or seniors. The basics and more to consider and plan ahead for everything from a simple hydro outage to an eventual disaster.

Includes:

– why think about this

– types of disasters

– the past and the present

– which ones could happen here

– how to prepare

– your family plan and your emergency kit

– personalizing your preparations

– resources

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited. Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Mar 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mar
21
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – Canada Invaded: German U-Boats in the St. Lawrence
Mar 21 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Barry Lane

During the summer of 1942, German U-Boats entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sank over two dozen Allied ships. The devastation was so great that the British Admiralty had to order the shutdown of the whole St. Lawrence system.

Based on the logs, and interviews with the surviving U-boat commanders, this illustrated lecture describes the extraordinary circumstances under which this campaign took place.  It also relates several German spy missions in Canada waters and an incredible breakout of captured German submarine commanders from their camp in Ontario. Hans Rudel, the most highly decorated German service man of WWII, U-505, the most unlucky submarine to have ever sailed, and Marlene Dietrich’s “Lilly Marlene” are all part of this presentation.

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.

Mar
22
Fri
2024
Chateau Frontenac Guided tour
Mar 22 @ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us as we go Out and About! This month, a guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac followed by a light lunch.

Cost is 22.50 + tax payable on site.

Bring your own lunch or grab a bite at a local café.

Transportation is free !

Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier at 9:30 a.m.

2215 boul Valcartier 9:50 am

The duration of the walking tour is a little over an hour.

To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Mar
25
Mon
2024
5@7 Podcast Listening Party
Mar 25 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
It’s a podcast listening party and you’re invited!
We’re celebrating podcasts made by CDAH and VEQ’s Podcast Mentorship Circle. This group learned all the basics of podcasts and turned it into an episode or trailer in just 5 weeks!
Meet the podcasters and the organizations that support them, and find out how to get involved in future opportunities.
And it wouldn’t be a party without some food, some laughs, and YOU!
RSVPs preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Simply send an email to susanna.tang@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x222.
This event is brought to by YES Employment & Entrepreneurship and CDAH in collaboration with VEQ and ELAN.
Mar
27
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #6 – Searching safely online
Mar 27 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Mar 27 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
3
Wed
2024
Lifelong Learning: Proper Retirement Planning
Apr 3 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
This is a partnership event between Lifelong Learning and the Wellness Centre
FACILITATOR: Peter Weston

This event is offered in partnership with Lifelong Learning.

Join financial advisor Peter Weston for this Proper Retirement Planning session. This session will cover the following subjects:

– Having as much income as possible in retirement while paying the least amount of tax.
– Find the most effective way to leave the largest possible inheritance to your children and grandchildren.
– Be taken care of in your old age in the most cost-efficient manner without being a burden on your children.

More about our guest, Peter Weston
Born and raised in Quebec City. After graduating from Quebec High School I was lucky enough to attend a boarding school in Connecticut for two years. There, I earned a basketball scholarship from a college in New Hampshire. After my college sophomore year, I transferred to Bishop’s University where I finished my degree.

I’ve been an independent financial advisor for four years; I counsel my clients on their investment decisions as well as for their personal insurance needs. The goal is to put together a personalized plan that takes into account my clients’ circumstances and objectives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your financial future and enjoy peace of mind in retirement!
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/LCQeHLzSte

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Apr 3 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Apr
5
Fri
2024
Active aging workshop
Apr 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Staying active as you age is important, but what programs are available and adapted to older adults? Join our partners from the Jeffery Hale Community Services,  Karine and Danny as they present different programs available in the Greater Quebec City region and even walk you through a gentle exercise routine. Stick around after for a light lunch.

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

POSTPONED – Out & About – Sugar Shack!
Apr 5 @ 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

**The outing to the sugar shack is postponed until Wednesday, April 17th. Please check the calendar for more information.

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

**This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition and enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière le Chemin du Roy! We need a minimum number of participants, so if we do not reach the minum, we will have to postpone – postpone date: Wednesday, April 17th. 

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

Apr
9
Tue
2024
Imagination Writers’ Festival 2024
Apr 9 – Apr 14 all day

The Morrin Centre’s Imagination Writers’ Festival will be taking place April 9th – 14th this year!

 

Please visit the Morrin Centre website for information on events and ticket sales – Imagination Writers’ Festival 2024 – Morrin Centre

 

Tickets

Morrin Centre members receive 25% off all general public ticket prices, including the festival pass.

Morrin Centre members, students, and festival pass owners receive 25% off the ticket prices for the Books & Wine and Tea & Imagination activities.

Please note that the youth events are free.

Book Sale

We know that the Imagination book sale is always one of the most anticipated parts of the festival. We are pleased to announce that La Maison Anglaise, a vital partner of Imagination since its beginning, is once again the place to buy your books! This year again, 30% of the sales of the Imagination books will be given to the Morrin Centre and invested back into Imagination. Each event page (accessed by clicking on the event title below) also had an individual link to the appropriate book(s).

The books will be available at the Morrin Centre during the festival. You can also buy them, digitally or in person, at La Maison Anglaise through the link below.

https://lamaisonanglaise.com/

Apr
10
Wed
2024
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Apr 10 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Apr
11
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #7 – Spotting spam email
Apr 11 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Apr
12
Fri
2024
Community Kitchen
Apr 12 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us as we cook a meal together. Susan, our featured chef will show us some easy and savory ( not spicy) recipies common in Indian cuisine!  Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too!

Registration is required, participants will also be asked to contribute a few ingredients for the chosen recipies.

Contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca to confirm your participation.

Apr
15
Mon
2024
CQSB Performing Arts Festival
Apr 15 @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Apr
16
Tue
2024
Info Session with Centre RIRE 2000 and Eastern Quebec Learning Centre
Apr 16 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

VEQ is pleased to co-host an info session with two fantastic partner organizations!

Centre RIRE 2000 is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support young people and adults from immigrant and cultural communities in their socio-economic integration into Quebec society.

By attending, you’ll learn more about these programs and services:

  • FREE French classes
  • A language exchange program known as jumelage linguistique
  • A job retention service

The Eastern Québec Learning Centre offers classes and programs for students wishing to:

  • Earn a vocational studies diploma (DEP) or certificate (ASP)
  • Complete their Secondary School Diploma
  • OR study French or English as a second language

By attending, you’ll learn more about:

  • How a SARCA* agent can help you with your career or training goals
  • The benefits of getting your career and personal competencies officially recognized (RAC**)
  • Available programs and training courses in English at EQLC

*SARCA = reception, referral, counselling, and support services         **RAC = Recognition of Acquired Competencies

To register: https://forms.office.com/r/bdSwJErVvs

Apr
17
Wed
2024
Out & About – Sugar Shack!
Apr 17 @ 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

**This week join us for a spring Québecois tradition you don’t want to miss! Enjoy lunch, festive music, and sugar on snow at Érablière du Cap! Cost is $40 per person.

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

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Apr 17 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Apr
18
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – ABC Workshop #8 – Zoom
Apr 18 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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.

Apr
21
Sun
2024
Out & About – Quebec Art Company’s “Cabaret”
Apr 21 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

**This week join us for the Québec Art Company’s Spring showing of Cabaret! Tickets cost $30 at the door (cash or credit card). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Maria by April 5th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

 

April 2024 Spring production: Cabaret

 

 

Apr
24
Wed
2024
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Apr 24 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Lifelong Learning: Poetry Sharing
Apr 24 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATORS: Mary Boudreau and Margaret Brunelle

Bring out your inner poet!

According to our hosts Mary and Margaret poetry should be shared and read aloud. Bring a favourite poem to share with everyone and enjoy an afternoon of discussion.

Please let me know if you will be bringing a poem to share by April 17th.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
25
Thu
2024
Lifelong Learning – Pottery with Teresa
Apr 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.

FACILITATOR: Teresa Ten-Westeneind

Join Teresa as she leads you through an opportunity to experiment and create with clay, try  one, two or three different methods of hand building and tap into your creativity. If you would like to keep your creation you have the option of getting it fired and glazed by Teresa, participants would be responsible for the cost of this (approximately $10 to $20). You can choose a green, blue or white glaze. For this activity please dress casually as there is a chance of getting clay on your clothes, although it does wash out easily.

More about Teresa: Teresa Ten-Westeneind is the owner and operator of Poterie-Terre-de-la-Rivière established November 2020 in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Teresa is an experienced and passionate potter of more than 20 years.  She is discovering healing and connection through creativity and purpose.  Teresa is a provincially qualified educator, qualified to guide her students to optimize their learning via individualized teaching techniques.

Her Motto is:
“Joy through Creativity”
“Serenity through Pottery”

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited to 15 people.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.

Apr
26
Fri
2024
Out & About – Quebec High School’s “Shrek the Musical”
Apr 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!

**This week join us for Québec High School’s Spring Musical, Shrek. Tickets cost $5 at the door (cash only). VEQ will have reserved seats. Please register with Maria by April 12th at (418) 683-2366 ext. 221, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

 

 

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