Mindfulness is the art and practice of of being fully aware of what’s happening in the moment – emotionally, cognitively, in any way! It involves nourishing the capacity to be conscious of what you’re doing and of what is happening around you, as well as inside you, with open curiosity, kindness and an attitude of non-judgement. Mindfulness can be particularly helpful during stressful times because it can help us step back from our stormy minds, procide a calmer perspective, and reveal healthier choices available to use. It can also help when we need to focus on a difficult or complicated task by reducing the ‘chatter’ of our internal monologue. While it may come naturally to some, mindfulness takes practice to master.
Join professional psychologist Dr. Meagan Daley in-person at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for a 1.5-hour session in Mindfulness.
Questions?
For more information about this Mindfulness workshop, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
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
“Through fiction, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life, but can help you to deal with it.”
-Matt Haig, author
“We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to ourselves, transformed and part of a more expansive world.”
–Judith Butler, author and theorist
Did you know that reading is good for your mental health as well as for your interpersonal relationships? For instance, psychologists from the New School for Social Research noted in 2013 that reading literature improved one’s ability to register and read other people’s emotions.
The Morrin Centre welcomes visitors during its regular library hours to explore book displays on mental health (free for members; $5 for non-members). Current Library hours are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are located at 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec, QC G1R 4H3. Please visit their website to learn more about the Morrin Centre.
Resources about reading and mental health:
Save the date! More details to come
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.
There will be two tours, one in the morning and the second one in the afternoon.
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
- To register for the morning tour (from 9:30 to 11:30 AM), click here
- To register for the afternoon tour (from 1:30 to 3:30 PM) click here.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Do you want to receive a monthly update notifying you of the upcoming events? Sign up here, it’s free!
Dads! We’ve organized an art activity for you and your kiddos to get crafty and make something nice for mom for Mother’s Day. Join Jarryd, our WE Dads Community Animator, on Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre for a fun, craft activity with your little ones.
We will be painting and decorating a rustic, but classy masterpiece for mom for mother’s day.
To bring: Bring a smock or old shirt for your child to protect their clothing.
Who can attend: This activity is for dads or father figures and their children of all ages.
Parking: Free parking on site.
Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity so reserve your place for this activity.
For more details, please email Jarryd Smith, WE Dads Community Animator at jsmith@jhpartners.net
“Through fiction, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life, but can help you to deal with it.”
-Matt Haig, author
“We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to ourselves, transformed and part of a more expansive world.”
–Judith Butler, author and theorist
Did you know that reading is good for your mental health as well as for your interpersonal relationships? For instance, psychologists from the New School for Social Research noted in 2013 that reading literature improved one’s ability to register and read other people’s emotions.
The Morrin Centre welcomes visitors during its regular library hours to explore book displays on mental health (free for members; $5 for non-members). Current Library hours are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are located at 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Québec, QC G1R 4H3. Please visit their website to learn more about the Morrin Centre.
Resources about reading and mental health:
Join us in the gym the Eastern Québec Learning Centre during Mental Health Week for a Yoga session for all ages and levels.
Let go and reconnect with yourself. This is a great opportunity to take time for yourself and prioritise your self-care. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness.
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
Questions?
For more information about this Yoga workshop, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
Any way you read it…the novel is still able to instruct and delight.
–Borealis Press
Come learn about Canada’s first novel at our half-day symposium aimed to inform and delight. We ask: what value is there in reading Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague today?
First published in 1769 and set in what eventually became Quebec City, this epistolary novel gives an intimate glimpse of social life just after the British conquest of New France. It is inspired by the writer’s own experience.
Offering insights on relations among the English, the Canadiens, and the Huron-Wendat, the novel reveals both progressive views and racial prejudices of the period through interwoven love stories. It sheds light on a complicated colonial past whose legacy continues to challenge us. The invited speakers will help us address important facets of the novel: Donald Fyson (specialist in 18th–20th century Quebec history at Université Laval), Linda M. Morra (specialist in Canadian women’s literature at Bishop’s University), Jean-Philip Rochon Paul (Huron-Wendat Nation), Peter Sabor (Canada Research Chair in Eighteenth-Century Studies at McGill University), and Philip Sioui (Huron-Wendat Nation).
The talks will be accompanied by dramatic readings. A character actor and a touch of period music will add a flavour of the time. Whether you have read the novel or not, whether you are a member of the public or a specialist in the field, you are sure to come away with new perspectives on a novel which has continued to engage generations of readers.
More information about the presenters and their talks coming soon!
To register for this FREE event, click HERE.
For a complete list of The History of Emily Montague activities, please click HERE.
For more about the LHSQ200th activities, please click HERE.
This activity is in celebration of Frances Brooke’s 300th birthday as well as the LHSQ’s 200th anniversary. It is in partnership with the English literature program in the Département de littérature, théâtre et cinéma at Université Laval, the Huron-Wendat Nation, and CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence.
Thank you to the Government of Canada for their support.
Image 1: Frances Brooke by Catherine Read, Oil on canvas (c. 1771), Library and Archives Canada, 1981-88-1, e011154587
Image 2: Frances Brooke by James Hopwood Sr., Stipple engraving (1812), National Portrait Gallery, D14044
Save the date! More details to come.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Join this session of Buddy-Up: Basketball with have a particular attention on men’s mental health for Mental Health Week.
Questions?
For more information about men’s health and well-being and relating to Buddy Up: Basketball, please contact Jarryd Smith at jsmith@jhpartners.net or phone at 418-570-7953.
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 men’s health and well-being while enjoying the benefits of fitness and camaraderie.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This event is open to all 50+ LLL members.
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Cost: $10*
Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we will be taking the themed Express Lunch class. Please ensure your membership has been paid if you are interested in attending. We will be making Italian Meatballs with black olive Penne Rigate and fresh chives. When re
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If you’re interested in this event, please register no later than April 26.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates.
By targeting core muscle strength, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout.
Certified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates, her own studio in Québec City.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
- We will provide you with a mat.
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
Pay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.
($30 for all six 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.
Questions?
For more information about our Wellness Pilates, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333, ext. 11932, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
Overall, 60% of adult Canadians report some hearing loss. In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. This loss can easily go undetected. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It can also become a common source of frustration for caregivers. However, support is available.
Join us for an information session with Janie Durette, audioprosthesist, to learn more about :
• Signs and causes of hearing loss
• The impact of hearing loss
• Aids and other tools to help improve hearing and communication skills
Registration required as places are limited.
You or your loved one can benefit from a free on-site hearing test after this session.
Fill in this form to register.
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
This event is open to all 50+ LLL members.
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TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
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!
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Horse is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.
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 this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates.
By targeting core muscle strength, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout.
Certified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates, her own studio in Québec City.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
- We will provide you with a mat.
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
Pay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.
($30 for all six 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.
Questions?
For more information about our Wellness Pilates, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333, ext. 11932, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
Communication is an important key to quality of life for ourselves and our loved ones.
In this session, we will discuss the preservation of language and communication in the context of healthy aging. We will also look at aphasia in the process of atypical aging. This session will be interactive – bring your questions, your worries and your curiosity!
Our facilitator will be Kristy Findlay, a Speech-Language Pathologist with the Centre Mosaïque, clinique d’orthophonie à Québec.
Everyone must register.
Register here to join online OR fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITAT
Today, Maine is a quiet place on the periphery, seen by many of us as a recreational paradise of wilderness, mountains and sea. But at one time, the state was not on the periphery, but at the centre of the United States. it would not only lead the union but ultimately save it. it is an extraordinary history.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
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 bowling ($4) and lunch. To sign up or for more information about bus pick-up, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
The CWL is hosting their Spring Community Breakfast on Sunday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pricing
Adults: $12
Children 6-12: $5
Children under 6: Free
VEQ is also offering free transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion to the breakfast leaving at 9:30 a.m., and from McGreevy Manor leaving at 9:40 a.m.
Please contact Maria Hoyt at maria.hoyt@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x221 to reserve a seat on the bus.
This event is open to all 50+ LLL members.
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Susa Bernard, of Susa Sparkle Yoga, will lead us through some Chair Yoga exercises followed by a discussion on wellness. Susa is passionate about yoga, or healing movement, for all ages. Members will be able to do chair yoga by themselves after this session and thus continue to improve their physical and mental health.
Wear comfortable clothes and think about any health and wellness related questions you might have.
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
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!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
“Irish Walking Tour” of Old Quebec – Tuesday, May 28th (10:00 am -1:15 pm) – Join us for a walk in Old Quebec to discover Irish landmarks and sites during this guided tour in English (with Joe Lonargan). Don’t forget to bring your walking shoes! There will be a good amount of walking though we won’t go down the hill to Blvd .Champlain.
Register with Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for bowling ($4) and lunch. To sign up or for more information about bus pick-up, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates.
By targeting core muscle strength, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout.
Certified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates, her own studio in Québec City.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
- We will provide you with a mat.
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
Pay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.
($30 for all six 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.
Questions?
For more information about our Wellness Pilates, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333, ext. 11932, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.
FACILITAT
Join seasoned traveler, Jan Anderson for an in-depth look at home exchanging. This is when you swap your home with someone else using a web-based service. Learn about the process and see photos of Jan’s past exchanges. Lear
TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelon
Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine at 418.681.1258.
Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting.
Connect with old friends, and meet new ones, as you get to know more about VEQ’s successes this past year, and plans for the year ahead! Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and parking is free.
Please RSVP by May 24 to Maria Hoyt:
E: info@veq.ca
T: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
We cannot wait to see you there!
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.
Don’t miss the return of VEQ Game Nights on Friday, May 31. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact info@veq.ca for more information:
Click here to register.
Knowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!
Although registration is NOT REQUIRED, it is strongly recommended, as it allows us to better plan for you!
This event is OPEN TO ALL, newcomers or not!
It already feels like summer, doesn’t it?!
To get the season started, we are hosting an outdoor picnic at Montmorency Falls, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. VEQ will provide transportation to the falls and back, free of charge. Registration to the bus is required, since there is a limited capacity. Click here to book your spot on the bus! You can also join us there.
What to expect:
- FREE bus transportation from our office venue, located at 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy, leaving at 10:30 a.m. and returning to the same address at 2:00 p.m.
- We will bring board games, as a way of facilitating breaking the ice and establishing new connections.
- A gift card will be raffled among the participants at the end of the event. The winner can choose from Tim Hortons, Chocolat Favoris, or La Maison Anglaise.
Important information:
- Meals and/or snacks are NOT included. We encourage you to pack (a basket with) your favorite treats and enjoy a leisurely picnic amidst the majestic beauty of this natural wonder.
- You can take a stroll along the scenic trails, spot the falls’ famous waterfalls, and make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
- You can bring a comfortable folding chair or blankets, and take in some most-needed vitamin D!
- Make sure you bring protection from the sun (hat, sunblock, umbrella, etc.
- Visit the Falls’ website to find out more about what they offer.
- Your smile!
You may get your ticket to the park in advance on the SÉPAQ’s reservation website.
Access to the park is free to the residents of Québec’s Metropolitan area* with proof of residence.**
*Québec’s Metropolitan area includes Lévis. For more information, please call the SÉPAQ.
** Proof of residence can be a health card, driver’s license, student ID, any photo ID (that confirms the person’s identity), and a document with the address in Québec’s Metropolitan area.
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.
Pay before May 6 to register for the spring 2024 session
($30 for all 6 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.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to 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 shopping at Place Laurier. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation.
Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates.
By targeting core muscle strength, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout.
Certified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates, her own studio in Québec City.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
- We will provide you with a mat.
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
Pay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.
($30 for all six 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.
Questions?
For more information about our Wellness Pilates, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333, ext. 11932, or vjordan@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.
Interested in podcasting?
Join us on Saturday, June 8 from 10am – 3pm for this introductory workshop.
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/p97nSYZMhU
Bring your own lunch. Light refreshments provided.
Workshop description:
Interviewing guests is an essential podcasting skill.
How do we put our interviewees at ease even as we point a microphone at them? How can we structure our interview questions to provoke deeper reflections and help interviewees emotionally connect to their story? How do we ensure that our interview audio is clear and compelling and grabs listeners’ ears with nothing more than the phone in your pocket?
In this workshop, Glenn Patterson, an ethnographer and public-sector heritage worker, shares some of the secrets of oral history interviewing that he has learned firsthand over the last 15 years from veteran audio storytellers and radio producers.
This workshop is a partnership between Community Digital Arts Hub – CDAH and VEQ as part of the CDAH in the Regions project funded by the Government of Canada and supported by ELAN Quebec.
Join us for a morning of fun especially for you and your children! Our outdoor event for families is always a great way to kick-start the summer and connect with other English-speaking families of young children in the community.
Here’s the fun we have planned for you!
- Outdoor story time with the Morrin Centre ( starts at 10:15a.m.)
- Outdoor games, motor skills activities, sports
- An appearance from the Wellness care bear
- Make a craft for Father’s Day
- Face painting
- Allergy safe snacks, BBQ: hotdogs, veggie dogs.
Location: The field behind the Gatehouse, 1601, chemin Saint-Louis, Québec, QC G1S 1G4. Bring your own blanket or camping chairs for your family to sit on.
Parking: Street parking is available in the area. Please consult our map of the local neighborhood to see where you can park.
Volunteer to help out? Please contact our volunteer coordinator Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after the event, any bit of help is greatly appreciated!
Who can attend
This event is open to all parents, parental guardians, parents-to-be and kiddos in the Greater Quebec City area!
For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
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.
Pay before May 6 to register for the spring 2024 session
($30 for all 6 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.
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 stroll and picnic at the bois-du-coulonge park. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation.
Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates.
By targeting core muscle strength, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout.
Certified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates, her own studio in Québec City.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
- We will provide you with a mat.
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
Pay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.
($30 for all six 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.
Questions?
For more information about our Wellness Pilates, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333, ext. 11932, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
Come experience The Archive of Missing Things, part live performance and part contemplative game, in the Morrin Centre’s exquisite Victorian library. Equipped with an iPad and a headset, you’ll explore a maze-like archive in search of the secret at its centre, guided by clues in a live performance happening discreetly around you. Created by Halifax’s acclaimed Zuppa Theatre with award-winning writer Kate Cayley, this performance, alongside a digital book and game, presents a mystery that is beautiful, wistful… and sometimes even a little eerie.
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, and Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
*Please visit the Morrin Centre Website for times and more information: https://www.morrin.org/en/archive-of-missing-things/?mc_cid=0712a66ce4&mc_eid=783d4e7481
Pharmacists play a pivotal role in our healthcare system. Join Marysa Buteau, pharmacist, as she educates us on the role of the pharmacist and how to prepare for a consultation. Discover the breadth of responsibilities pharmacists undertake beyond dispensing medication and how to make the most out of your interactions with them. Please note that no advice specific to your state of health will be offered.
This information session will be interactive, so bring your questions, concerns, and curiosity!
Everyone must register.
Register here to join online OR fill up this form to attend in-person at the Wellness Centre.
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 visit to the beautiful Jardin universitaire Roger-Van den Hende at Universty Laval. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation.
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.
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to 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 visit to the beautiful Jardin universitaire Roger-Van den Hende at Universty Laval. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation.
Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates.
By targeting core muscle strength, Pilates enhances flexibility and promotes proper posture. It’s a great option for yoga enthusiasts seeking a more intense core workout.
Certified instructor Alexandra P. Julien will guide you in adapting the exercises to your ability. Alexandra became a Pilates Matwork teacher in 2015 at the Body Control Pilates school in London, England. She now teaches Pilates classes at LOVJOY Pilates, her own studio in Québec City.
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
- We will provide you with a mat.
Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
Pay before May 12 to register for the summer 2024 sessions.
($30 for all six 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.
Questions?
For more information about our Wellness Pilates, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator: 418-684-5333, ext. 11932, or vjordan@jhpartners.net.
Part of the SHARP series, join this Zoom presentation by Jean-Philippe Payment, the Service Quality and Complaints Commissioner at the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.
Please sign up using the green Register button above to get the link for this event.
About SHARP
SHARP provides tools and resources to support English-speaking older adults to age and live where they choose. SHARP is short for “Services for Healthy Aging in the Right Place.”
For more information, please contact Claire Quenville by email cquenville@jhpartners.net or by phone: 418-527-2533
SHARP is a CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2023-’28
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.
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
BASEBALL GAME OPEN TO ALL!!!
A New(comers’) Experience—On June 26th, VEQ is taking Newcomers to a Les Capitales baseball game. Start warming up your throats and practicing your supporting chant for the home team!
To join in the fun:
Registrations are required, as we have 20 tickets that were donated by Les Capitales. If you can no longer participate, please let us know so someone else can take advantage of this generous donation.
We will meet outside the CANAC stadium, at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
Come enjoy an evening of song and explore the relationship between poetry and music!
Join soprano Angelina Lynne and harpist Yu-Fen Liu, performing as Duo Fleur d’Ange, in an evening of art song! The concert will explore how different composers set poetry to music across two centuries. In a lecture-recital format, musical performances of the songs will be complemented by commentary from the performers. The evening will culminate in a short workshop on how to musically interpret a poem by Emily Brontë.
PROGRAM
Evensong: Text by Constance Morgan & music by Liza Lehmann
Sure on this Shining Night: Text by James Agee & music by Samuel Barber
L’heure exquise (La lune blanche): Text by Paul Verlaine & music by Reynaldo Hahn
Im Abendrot: Text by Karl Lappe & music by Franz Schubert
Romance sans paroles: Music by Gabriel Fauré for solo harp
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal: Text by Alfred Lord Tennyson & music by Carol Wood
Harp of Wild: Text by Emily Brontë (song for workshop)
PRESENTERS
Based in Quebec City, the ensemble Duo Fleur d’Ange includes vocalist Angelina Lynne and harpist Yu-Fen Liu and was formed in 2022. They feel fortunate to have come into contact with each other during the pandemic and decided to share their passion for music together. Since then, the Quebec City duo has performed in the festival series Les Micros-Shows de Beaupré, in benefit concerts for the Manor Mauvide-Genest at the Église de-Saint-Jean-de I’Île d’Orléans, and at the Eastman School of Music in New York. Besides performing public concerts, they also enjoy performing for private events, such as for the lovely residents of the Saint-Brigid’s senior care home in Quebec City regularly.
Together, they represent a classic and angelic marriage of voice and harp, offering a multilingual repertoire of varied styles, from classical to contemporary, jazz, traditional and pop, that speaks to all ages and a combination of instrumental sounds that appeals to all. This musical duo will leave you inspired as they celebrate and share their joy of music!
ANGELINA LYNNE
Angelina Lynne is a versatile singer, musician, and educator currently residing on Île d’Orléans. A classically trained soprano, Angelina enjoys singing in many genres. She has performed in various recitals, concerts, and festivals in Canada and abroad, in the Middle East, Europe, New Zealand, the United States, and Mexico. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree, a Master’s degree in performance (voice), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in music education at Université Laval. As a music educator and lifelong learner, Angelina’s passion for music has taken her across the globe. Passing on her love of singing to the next generation is paramount. She has served as artistic director and vocal coach for various musical theatre productions and youth choirs and in Canada and Belgium. She maintains an active music studio, teaching voice and piano in French and English. Her love of singing is contagious as she encourages people of all ages to use their voices and sing for joy!
YU-FEN LIU
Originally from Taiwan, harpist Yu-Fen Liu holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in harp performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, where she studied with Sarah Bullen, principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic and later of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Liu has performed with various orchestras in New York City, including a long relationship with Ureuk Symphony Orchestra, as well as with the City University of New York Contemporary Ensemble and the Young People’s Concert Series at Lincoln Center. She was awarded the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society Certificate of Merit in 1993. In addition to her classical performances, she also offers a wide range of musical styles. Since moving to Quebec, she has performed with the symphony orchestra and opera studio of Université Laval, the Ensemble Lunatik, the Ensemble 27, and at different local and regional events.
This concert-recital is part of the Morrin In Verse project, which is made possible thanks to the Government of Canada.
Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday, June 28. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact info@veq.ca for more information:
Click here to register.
Knowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!
Although registration is NOT REQUIRED, it is strongly recommended, as it allows us to better plan for you!
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Join us for a fantastic time of grilling and camaraderie at the Buddy Up BBQ! This event is the perfect opportunity for men in the English-speaking community to come together, connect, share some laughs and enjoy good food in great company. Showcase your grilling skills or simply enjoy the summer with new and old friends alike.
We’ll provide the BBQ and you bring your favorite food and drinks.
What to bring:
- Your own food (meats, veggies, sides—whatever you love to grill)
- Your preferred beverages
- A camping chair to sit on
Guys, mark your calendars and we’ll see you at the Gatehouse!
Street parking is available in the area.
Questions?
For more information about the Buddy Up BBQ, please contact Jarryd by email or phone at418-570-7953.
If you’re aged between 14-16 years old, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec).
Develop new photography skills during the photography workshops! LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture, close up, black and white, etc.).
The creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants, and their peers, on a daily basis.
There will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops.
Registration required. Participants are requested to attend all five sessions.
Questions?
For more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops, please contact Verity, Youth Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
LOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face. Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience, heightened skills, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
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 wonderful concert at the Chalmers Wesley United Church at noon from Duo Fleur d’Ange: Angelina Lynne (soprano) & Yu-Fen Liu (harp). This concert is free! Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for a visit to the historical museum at the Augustines Monastery. Entry to the museum is $13. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation.
Tour some highlights from the LHSQ collection of books, all while learning about book history and culture in Quebec City.
In celebration of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s 200th anniversary, join library staff to explore a selection of books from our special collections. The materiality of books reveals much about the past: from how a book is bound to marginalia and various markings on a book.
To sign up for this workshop, please write to library@morrin.org
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
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 visit to the historical museum at the Augustines Monastery. Entry to the museum is $13. Please contact Maria Hoyt (418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca) for more information or to sign-up for transportation.
If you’re aged between 14-16 years old, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec).
Develop new photography skills during the photography workshops! LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture, close up, black and white, etc.).
The creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants, and their peers, on a daily basis.
There will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops.
Registration required. Participants are requested to attend all five sessions.
Questions?
For more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops, please contact Verity, Youth Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
LOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face. Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience, heightened skills, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
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!
**Due to the ferry strike, this outing will be postponed to THURSDAY, JULY 18.
This week join us for a ferry ride across the St. Lawrence River to Lévis to enjoy the view of Québec City from Quai Paquet. You can choose to eat lunch on your own, at a food truck, or at a local restaurant.
Food trucks available: Chocolats Favoris, Poissonnerie Némeau
Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
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 ferry ride across the St. Lawrence River to Lévis to enjoy the view of Québec City from Quai Paquet. You can choose to eat lunch on your own, at a food truck, or at a local restaurant.
Food trucks available: Chocolats Favoris, Poissonnerie Némeau
Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
If you’re aged between 14-16 years old, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec).
Develop new photography skills during the photography workshops! LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture, close up, black and white, etc.).
The creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants, and their peers, on a daily basis.
There will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops.
Registration required. Participants are requested to attend all five sessions.
Questions?
For more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops, please contact Verity, Youth Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
LOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face. Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience, heightened skills, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
“Brain Power – Drop-In” (Shannon)
Wednesday, July 17th (10:00 am- noon) – Join the fun and connect with others at the VEQ Community Space. Come play fun and engaging board games! Strengthen your minds and connect with others – tea/coffee and healthy snacks provided!
Next “Brain-Power” sessions:
- Wed. July 31st (10:00-noon)
- Wed. August 14th (10:00-noon)
For more information or to register, please contact Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for a wonderful concert at the Chalmers Wesley United Church at noon from Alan Stairs & Yves Michaud of the 78th Fraser Highlanders (pipes and drums). This concert is free! Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Join us for a workshop combining some paper folding and writing activities. Together with workshop facilitators from the Morrin Centre team, create unique booklets that can be both read and appreciated as artistic products.
Open to all, no previous experience required, all crafts material provided.
Bring with you a short text you’ve written or that you wish to use as a quote. During the workshop, you can write the chosen text(s) by hand or glue them in your booklet. Alternatively, you can make booklets for which you will print out texts at home.
This workshop is organized in connection with the 2024 Imagination Writers’ Festival. We thank Québec, Ville de littérature UNESCO for its support.
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 ferry ride across the St. Lawrence River to Lévis to enjoy the view of Québec City from Quai Paquet. You can choose to eat lunch on your own, at a food truck, or at a local restaurant.
Food trucks available: Chocolats Favoris, Poissonnerie Némeau
Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
Come hear Miles Wolff, the founding father of Quebec Capitales, present his book There’s a Bulldozer on Home Plate: A 50-Year Journey in Minor League Baseball in which he recounts how his experiences lead to the founding of modern independent baseball.
Miles Wolff
During his 50-year career, Miles Wolff blazed the trail for hundreds of professional baseball teams across North America. Wolff is considered the “Godfather of Independent Baseball” after resurrecting the Northern League as a non-affiliated circuit in 1993. In addition to serving as Commissioner of the American Association from 2006 to 2019, he also served in that role for the Northern League (1993-2002), the Central League (2002-2005), the Northeast League (2003-2004) and the Can-Am League (2005-2018). Wolff is also the former owner of the Durham Bulls, the Quebec Capitales, the Burlington Royals, and ten other minor league, independent, and summer collegiate teams. He is the former publisher and owner of Baseball America, and Total Baseball, the official encyclopedia of Major League Baseball, named him among the top 100 individuals in the history of baseball.
Moderator: Hoffman Wolff
Shannon Irish Dancers (& more!)
“An Irish Summer Evening” — Plains of Abraham/Kiosque Edwin-Bélanger
Thursday, July 18th (7:30 pm-9:00 pm)
A fantastic evening of Irish entertainment stars the Shannon Irish Dancers and local singers and musicians from Shannon and beyond. The audience will be fascinated by the grace and vitality of these incredible dancers, and the singing and wonderful music will have you tapping your feet and clapping your hands as if you were back in Ireland.
VEQ will be offering bus transportation to the Plains of Abraham from Shannon and St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier.
Pick-up schedule:
- Shannon at 5:50 pm (438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Place Shannon G3S 1N5);
- St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 6:05 pm (municipality/parking lot: 2215 Blvd. Valcartier G0A 4S0)
- Jeffery Hale pavilion at 6:40 pm (1270 Chemin St-Foy).
- Return to Shannon and SGDV planned for approximately 10:00-10:15 pm
Places are limited and must register with VEQ/Dominique Paddack by Tuesday July 16th (418 683-2366 ext. 227 or by email: dominique.paddack@yahoo.com)
(BRING A FORDABLE/CAMPING CHAIR!!)
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Are you new to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered! Are you a seasonal resident of Québec who would like to meet newcomers? This event is also for you!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city and sharp ears! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
- To register for the tour as a NEWCOMER, click here
- To register for the tour as a LOCAL resident (not a newcomer), click here.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Do you want to receive a monthly update notifying you of upcoming events? Sign up here—it’s free!
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 free visit at the Museum of Civilization to learn something new! There will be a guided tour available for the special exhibition “Gladiators: Heros of the Colosseum.” Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
If you’re aged between 14-16 years old, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec).
Develop new photography skills during the photography workshops! LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture, close up, black and white, etc.).
The creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants, and their peers, on a daily basis.
There will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops.
Registration required. Participants are requested to attend all five sessions.
Questions?
For more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops, please contact Verity, Youth Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
LOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face. Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience, heightened skills, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
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 free visit at the Museum of Civilization to learn something new! There will be a guided tour available for the special exhibition “Gladiators: Heros of the Colosseum.” Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
July 25: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen
August 8: The Body Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter
August 22: Plague Thieves by Caroline Fernandez
The Children’s Summer Book Club is for children ages 10 to 12. The children will have two weeks to read each book, which will be provided by the Morrin Centre. The one-hour session will be dedicated to discussing, reflecting, and learning more about the book.
Our goal is to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities in order to encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
To register or for additional information, please contact our Summer reading program coordinator, Trinidad Bolatti, at bookquest@morrin.org.
Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday, July 26. Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) for a fun, social evening with light refreshments provided. Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share! Register below or contact info@veq.ca for more information:
Click here to register.
Knowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!
Although registration is NOT REQUIRED, it is strongly recommended, as it allows us to better plan for you!
Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the Parc du Musée playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the others there and then head off for a walk around the fabulous paths on the Plains.
In case of bad weather, there will be no Meet-up.
For more information
Email Jessica Price, our Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009
Register with David at 418-683-2366 x 228 or david.zhu@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for a refreshing treat at Chocolats Favoris in Cap-Rouge followed by a lovely stroll along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca
If you’re aged between 14-16 years old, join us at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale for five weeks this summer for fun workshops focusing on photography and creative writing in collaboration with LOVE (Québec).
Develop new photography skills during the photography workshops! LOVE will bring semi-professional cameras and teach participants how to use them through various kinds of photography (portraiture, close up, black and white, etc.).
The creative writing and group discussion workshops will highlight various social topics such as diversity and inclusion, social standards and media safety (to name a few!) with the intention of reflecting on how these social aspects affect the participants, and their peers, on a daily basis.
There will also be time for sharing personal stories and developing active listening skills during these workshops.
Registration required. Participants are requested to attend all five sessions.
Questions?
For more information about these Photography and Creative Writing for Youth workshops, please contact Verity, Youth Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
LOVE (Québec) is a non-profit organization that supports youth to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build emotional intelligence and help overcome the challenges they face. Participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater resilience, heightened skills, and the confidence to be inspirational leaders.
“Brain Power – Drop-In” (Shannon)
Wednesday, July 31st (10:00 am-noon): Join the fun and connect with others at the VEQ Community Space. Come play fun and engaging board games, strengthen your minds, and connect with others—tea/coffee and healthy snacks provided!
Next “Brain-Power” sessions:
- Wed. August 14th (10:00-noon)
- Wed. August 28th (10:00-noon)
For more information or to register: Please get in touch with David Zhu at 418-683-2366 x 228 (david.zhu@veq.ca) or Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 — dominique.paddack@veq.ca
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
**This week join us for a refreshing treat at Chocolats Favoris in Cap-Rouge followed by a lovely stroll along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Please contact Maria to register and discuss transportation options 418-683-2366 x221 or maria.hoyt@veq.ca