Upcoming Events and Activities

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Technology Workshops for Seniors presents the Volunteer Series!

VEQ in partnership with Quebec High School and the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale is proud to announce the 2017 – 2018 series of Technology Workshops for the seniors of our community. The new Volunteer Series workshops will focus on using a new volunteer platform. Access your profile, choose your volunteer activity and then participate – just a few clicks away!  QHS high school students will introduce this new volunteer platform and provide hands on guidance on getting familiar with it so that you can pick and choose your volunteer opportunities with ease and stay connected to the community!  Please feel free to bring your tablet, laptop or iPad to the workshops.

Not a volunteer yet? No problem! Follow a workshop and get all set up.
For more information or to RSVP for a workshop, please contact Alexandra Hartley at alexandra.hartley@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 224. Space is limited!

Technology Workshops for Seniors presents the Volunteer Series!

VEQ in partnership with Quebec High School and the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale is proud to announce the 2017 – 2018 series of Technology Workshops for the seniors of our community. The new Volunteer Series workshops will focus on using a new volunteer platform. Access your profile, choose your volunteer activity and then participate – just a few clicks away!  QHS high school students will introduce this new volunteer platform and provide hands on guidance on getting familiar with it so that you can pick and choose your volunteer opportunities with ease and stay connected to the community!  Please feel free to bring your tablet, laptop or iPad to the workshops.

Not a volunteer yet? No problem! Follow a workshop and get all set up.
For more information or to RSVP for a workshop, please contact Alexandra Hartley at alexandra.hartley@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 ext. 224. Space is limited!

Come join us to knit for a cause! We’ll be working together to knit 4 inch by 4 inch squares which will later be assembled into baby blankets and scarves for families in need. All materials will be provided! For more information, or to register, please contact Alexandra Hartley at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca .

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

Join us for senior-led knitting workshops! All materials will be provided! Create a sense of belonging and community while knitting 4inch by 4inch squares which will be used to assemble baby blankets and scarves for families in need!

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

The Morrin Centre is looking for a volunteer to lead our English Discussion Group this winter. The group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.

We are looking for a friendly, dynamic volunteer who has had some experience teaching or leading a group. Knowledge of French isn’t necessary as the Morrin Centre screens the participants to make sure that they have an intermediate knowledge of English. There is no curriculum to follow, but the discussion leader can help people with vocabulary and pronunciation and suggest topics for discussion.

If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and are bilingual or a native speaker of English, please contact Rosemarie Fischer at 418 694-9147 – extension 221, or write to info@morrin.org.

Seniors from the west of the city are invited to join us for tea at Sebz Tea & Lounge on Friday, July 6th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Wednesday, July 4th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Seniors from McGreevy Manor are invited to join us for a classical music concert by the Fourth Avenue Trio at Chalmers-Wesley United Church on Wednesday, July 11th. This concert features Emma Ahern, VEQ’s summer student, who plays the oboe. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Friday, July 6th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Seniors from the east of the city are invited to join us for tea at Sebz Tea House on Friday, July 13th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Wednesday, July 11th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Seniors from McGreevy Manor are invited to join us for a beach day at Baie de Beauport on Wednesday, July 18th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Friday, July 13th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

For the third year in a row, oboe student Emma Ahern will be coming to Saint Brigid’s Home to give a private concert. All seniors are welcome, and transportation is provided. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 17th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Seniors from the west of the city are invited to join us for delicious ice cream, chocolate, or beverages at Chocolats Favoris on Thursday, July 26th. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Monday, July 23rd at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Seniors from the East of the city are invited to join us for a a morning at the Old Port Market on Tuesday, July 31st. Transportation to and from the outing is free, and our helpful staff will be present to provide assistance to those who need it. Please RSVP by 4PM on Friday, July 27th at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

On August 22^nd and 23^rd, VEQ invites members of the community aged 50 plus to join us as we go out and about! We’ll be visiting the island of Orleans, picking apples, and enjoying the sights. Free transportation is provided. Want to join us? Contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext. 224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca to RSVP

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Join the Valcartier Quilters as they offer a free workshop to learn the basics of quilting! Participants will be able to make a Holiday themed pot-holder.

The workshop will be November 28th from 9 AM- Noon.

Materials are provided, registration is required as spots are limited. This workshop is open to people aged 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The class will be held at the Valcartier Community Centre, 1743 Boul Valcartier.

For more information or to reserve your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Take-a-Break Drop In offers a  place for parents with preschoolers  to get together while their children are being cared for by volunteers. Enjoy guest speakers who give informal talks on parenting issues and each other’s company. For more details, please open our Take-a-Break Drop In brochure. 

Audiologist, Lousie Lafontaine will be leading a discusion on Why Your Child’s Hearing is so Important and How to Protect?  at this Take-a-Break Drop. Come relax, enjoy the  company of other parents and make some friends who speak English! Your kids will enjoy the large, sunny playroom and a chance to get their wiggles out running through the weekly obstacle course. Hope to see your there starting at 9:30 am. Free parking available on site. 

Join us for another EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) event!

These activities are organized by parent volunteer  with support from the community Wellness Centre. Come along and connect with other English-speaking parents and get in touch with your creative side.  There are many ceramic pieces to choose from, including some fun Christmas ornaments.  We chat as we paint and the time goes by way too fast! Newcomers are always welcome.

We always find that it’s pretty warm in the Café with the kiln going… might be a good idea not to wear anything too cozy. 😉

For more information or to register, please contact Shelley, our volunteer hostess for this activity! 

Dadventures is a new Wellness Centre initiative to support men raising children.

Don’t miss our next session, the RAMP-UP Your Motor Skills Rally. Dads, uncles, step-dads, grandpas, if you’re looking for a way to help your little ones run off some steam and grow their motor skills, sign-up for this activity that will focus on teamwork, group challenges and fun games.

Enjoy some action-packed bonding moments with your kids ages 1 to 5 years of age in great company at Quebec High School. For more information or to register for this free activity before the November 28th deadline, please contact Ellie Fleming  efleming@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 ext. 1265.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

On December 7th, the vocal ensemble ‘Vibrant Voices – Voix Vivantes’ will present Carols from Old Europe in English, French, German, Italian and Icelandic.

The public will be invited to join in the singing of some of the songs.

There will be no entry fee; a donation at the door will be appreciated.

After the concert, please join us for hot cider and samples of European Christmas baking ($)

Looking forward to seeing you there

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Please note the new time – Baby Chat Café is now happening on Tuesday mornings – starting at 10 AM !

Come meet speech pathologist Genèvieve Fily-Pare and learn  about the Importance of Story Time  & Nursery Rhymes at this Baby Chat Café session. Baby will enjoy the rythmes and you will enjoy the company of other English-speaking parents at this fun gathering. Older siblings are welcome as our expectant mothers. Parking is free for this event and there is no need to register. Baby Book Bags will be distributed to any families who have not already received one following the birth of their first child. To learn more about our Baby Book Bag please click here: https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/baby-book-bag/

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Join this free class and make a project, just in time for the Holidays!

Classes are November 26th, December 3rd, December 10th and 17th from 10-12 at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270 Ch. Ste-Foy.

Materials are provided. Registration is necessary as places are limited. Please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.

Baby Chat Afternoons from 1:15 to 3:15 pm in the multipurpose room of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 ch. Ste-Foy, Quebec, Qc G1s 2M4)

The community Wellness Centre (1270 ch. Ste-Foy) offers a great place for parents of infants up to one year of age to get together each month. Join talks on parenting and exchange tips. Parents-to-be also welcome. For more details and for the latest schedule, open our Baby Chat Afternoons poster:
https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Baby-Chat-Cafe-2019-20.pdf

A series of five workshops introducing watercolour to the community!

Classes are: November 19th, 26th, December 3rd, 6th and 10th from 6-7:30 pm at the Day Centre at 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy. First floor, on the left.

Materials are provided. The activity is free.

Registration is required, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Voice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French gladly invite you to a fun, bilingual game night!

Come and take advantage of this opportunity to play board games, practice your  French and/or English skills , establish new friendships, or simply hang out!

When: December 11th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Multi-purpose room (also known as the Day Centre) , first floor, Jeffery Hale Pavilion (next to the Jeffery Hale Hospital), 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy

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.

Join in on the fun!

Reserve your place by calling the Quebec City Reading Council at 418.681.1258.

Mark your calendars for the HoHoHo  Children’s Christmas party and plan to celebrate the holidays at a festive get-together in the Coin Soleil room (2nd floor of the Jeffery Hale Hospital) on Saturday, December 14 from 10 to 11:30 AM.
Come join us for a special performance from a children’s choir, crafts, games, a visit from Santa and much more!

***Entry to this event is a non perishable food item per person for the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.***

All participants are also asked to bring along a nut-free snack that is plated and ready to share.
Please register by December 4 with the age of your children (so Santa knows what gifts to bring) by contacting Ellie Fleming, Program Support Agent efleming@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 Ext 1265 or via the EPIQ fb page. Parking vouchers will cover your parking expense for this event.

Please also contact Ellie Fleming 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!

This event is being coordinated by EPIQ volunteers – Elise Holloway & Amanda Heath.

Join our Local Vocals community choir! We meet weekly on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Mcgreevy Manor.

All are welcome to participate, snacks and refreshments are provided. Let’s sing and socialize, together!

For more information, or to register, contact Alexandra at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or alexandra.hartley@veq.ca

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Join this free class and make a project, just in time for the Holidays!

Classes are November 26th, December 3rd, December 10th and 17th from 10-12 at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270 Ch. Ste-Foy.

Materials are provided. Registration is necessary as places are limited. Please contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 ext.224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca.

Join local artist Rieko Koresawa as she teaches traditional Japanese art techniques such as calligraphy, ink painting and origami. The class is open to people aged 8+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

This series of 8 free workshops runs every Monday and Thursday from January 6th to 30th   from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy, room 1135.

Materials are provided. Registration is required.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join local artist Rieko Koresawa as she teaches traditional Japanese art techniques such as calligraphy, ink painting and origami. The class is open to people aged 8+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

This series of 8 free workshops runs every Monday and Thursday from January 6th to 30th   from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy, room 1135.

Materials are provided. Registration is required.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Usher in 2020 at our first Take a Break Drop in of the year. It’s  great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre.

• Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
• Talk about being a parent and get support.
• Exchange ideas and share information.
• You do not have to register, and it is free of charge.
• Parents must stay on site.
• Parking is free for this activity.

Learn how to Practice Yoga with Your Kids with help from Susa Bernard, Yoga Instructor. Wear something stretchy!

For more details, call 418-684-5333, ext. 1539 or visit https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Take-a-Break-2019-20-1.pdf

Come join us at the Remparts game ( versus Val d’Or) for some early evening fun with hockey, loud noises, music and dancing. You will be required to buy your tickets there but our hosts are working on finding a  section so everyone  can  sit together. ❤️ Please let Amanda & Simon  know if you plan  to attend  and how many in your family group so they can advise Videotron Centre  regarding  appropriate section seating. 😊. Go Remparts …

Please see FB page for  allthe  latest details! EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec City)

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.

Join us in this free workshop and crochet a penguin or unicorn! No experience is necessary.

All materials are provided.

Places are limited, please register with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join local artist Rieko Koresawa as she teaches traditional Japanese art techniques such as calligraphy, ink painting and origami. The class is open to people aged 8+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

This series of 8 free workshops runs every Monday and Thursday from January 6th to 30th   from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy, room 1135.

Materials are provided. Registration is required.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Baby Chat Café  offers a special oasis that allows parents of babies up to one year of age the chance to get together and  chat about a variety of parenting issues. Come exchange information and make some new friends. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend. Enjoy each other’s company, free parking and snacks. Come as you are and chill with us. We’re going to talk about baby blues. Our scale is available for you to weigh your baby. Older siblings are welcome too.

No need to register – it’s a drop-in that runs from 10 AM  to 11:30 AM.  Great way to meet other moms and dads and learn something new about parenting.  We will provide a parking voucher so feel free to park in the hospital parking lot.   Hope to see you there!

Join us as we learn to weave a basic mat out of recycled t-shirts January 14th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. These mats will be donated to a local cat shelter as a means for them to fundraise.

Location: Room 1123 in the Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy. Parking is free behind the Pavilion.

The activity is free, all materials are provided. Please contact Catherine Baboudjian to register at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

It’s normal to feel that after-holiday let down when all the festivities of the season end, the credit card bills roll in, and the coldest weather, snow, and ice make us housebound. The feelings of melancholy accompanying this period are commonly known as the January Blahs. When should we take notice that the January Blahs are more serious or have turned into depression? Depression is a mood disorder accompanied by feelings of sadness, anger, and loss that can affect a person’s every-day activities. Sadness doesn’t always mean depression. Join us for this timely videoconference with  presenter, Yvonne Clark, Clinical Social Worker and Grief Counselor, to learn more about the difference between feeling down or blue and full-blown depression.

This activity is made possible thanks to funding from:

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.

Join us in this free workshop and crochet a penguin or unicorn! No experience is necessary.

All materials are provided.

Places are limited, please register with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join local artist Rieko Koresawa as she teaches traditional Japanese art techniques such as calligraphy, ink painting and origami. The class is open to people aged 8+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

This series of 8 free workshops runs every Monday and Thursday from January 6th to 30th   from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy, room 1135.

Materials are provided. Registration is required.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.

Join us in this free workshop and crochet a penguin or unicorn! No experience is necessary.

All materials are provided.

Places are limited, please register with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Join local artist Rieko Koresawa as she teaches traditional Japanese art techniques such as calligraphy, ink painting and origami. The class is open to people aged 8+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

This series of 8 free workshops runs every Monday and Thursday from January 6th to 30th   from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion 1270 Chemin Ste-Foy, room 1135.

Materials are provided. Registration is required.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

The Wellness Centre is offering FREE baby massage workshops for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months. Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with therapist Jean-Charles Girard. Click here for more details: https://wejh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BabyMassageposter-1.pdf

Places are limited; first come, first served. Free parking for this event Registration is manditory.

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.

Join us in this free workshop and crochet a penguin or unicorn! No experience is necessary.

All materials are provided.

Places are limited, please register with Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

This is an excellent opportunity for newcomers to understand and learn more about the federal tax system.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Introduction to the Canadian tax system;
• Determine your residency status;
• Do you have to file a tax return?
• How to file a tax return;
• When and how should you apply for the Canada Child Benefit?
• How can you claim the GST / HST credit?
• What should you do to continue receiving your payments?
• Volunteer Program;
• Online service – My Account.