Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: A Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo
Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads
Calling all dads and/or moms and kiddos out into the snow! We invite you to join us for a day of Snow Fort Building Fun via zoom. How this will work is as follows: Dana Hey will do a quick chat via ZOOM at 10am to start you off, then after that it is up to you! The idea is to just get out in the snow, get creative and have some fun! 🙂 Take as much time as you need, and if you would like to share your snow structures with us, please send in pictures!
See you then!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details. 
When family caregivers open up about their emotions, they are often mention feelings of stress, sadness and depression. But we rarely talk about the anger, impatience and even rage that can flare up in an instant. Who hasn’t snapped back during their caregiving journey and then relentlessly beat themselves up for it later? If you have ever felt like clenching your fists and screaming in frustration, you are not alone. Most caregivers probably experience these strong emotions from time to time.
Anger is an important emotion to explore and understand within the caregiving relationship. This Caregivers’ Café session will help you build a greater understanding of anger and your relationship to the emotion. Participants will be encouraged to articulate their feelings around anger and discuss how they express anger within their caregiving relationships. Together we will explore new ways to cope with anger and dare to talk about it openly. To join this online conversation, simly contact our community orgnaizer for the Zoom log-in details
This activity is made possibe thanks to:
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Have you ever wondered about the expression “sleep like a baby”?? Let’s admit it … sometimes babies just don’t sleep as much as we’d like them to! Join us for an informal chat about the zzzzz’s or lack thereof! Share your nap and bedtime strategies and make a new friend or two. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Do you love to play games but finding it difficult in the current circumstances? Well, how about participating in an online game night, conducted by a host from La Revanche? Space is limited to 20 people, so reservations are a must!
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: A Bag of Marbles / Un Sac de billes by Joseph Joffo
Find the book synopsis here: A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo on Goodreads
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
Life as we knew it changed drastically back in March 2020 with the declaration of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve been dealing with risk and uncertainty ever since. This is a very stressful time for everyone but particularly for seniors and their caregivers. Why not set aside some time this week to check in with with psychologist Dr Camillo Zacchai to learn new ways to manage these unsettling times. Please contact our community organizer for the login details.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
Once again, we will have the undivided attention of a CRA representative, who will walk us through the tools and resources available to assist in applying for the credits and benefits you may not be aware you are entitled to. Please come with your questions, the CRA will be delighted to answer your individual questions after their presentation.
Lifelong Learning returns for the second half of our semester. Join on January 21st to say “Hi” and share your holiday stories. Let’s use this to check in and see what’s coming up for LLL.
This activity and all Lifelong Learning activities for the 2020-2021 season are FREE.
Registration is required. Please email Meghan at info@LIfelongLearningquebec.org or visit our NEW facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LifelongLearningQuebec for details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us for a special online Family Literacy Celebration. This year’s theme is “Travel the World Together”. Even if we can’t actually travel and visit other people, we can still learn about the world and other cultures from our homes using our imagination and resources.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management, and boy, it’s been stressful at times, lately!
During this session, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing, mindfulness meditation. You can participate in one or both sessions, as you wish.
Join us for an informal information virtual learning session with David Martin, psychologist to learn more about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
How can you know if your child is exhibiting normal kid behavior or ADHD?
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of ADHD and what diagnostic tools are available for local English-speaking families coping with this diagnosis?
Come away with parenting tips and useful resources to better support children with ADHD.
Register by January 25, 2021 to obtain the login information. This session can be accessed via your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline. Contact our community organizer Jan Anderson janderson@jhpartners.net for more infomation or to sign up. Spaces are limited, save your spot now!
Open to those who missed this event last year and to those who wish to refresh their work from last year. This is part 1 of the Art of Storytelling series offered during the spring of 2020. Part 2 will be coming up later in the month.
Storytelling is something we do naturally and have done so since the dawn of time (so easy a Caveman could do it). This interactive activity we will teach you to harness your creativity and develop better stories to tell. Whether they are your everyday stories to a fantasy world you tell your grandkids. Learn from the experts at Disney’s Pixar on how to develop our own unique stories while listening to what inspires them to develop such beautiful films.
Don’t let yourself get bored, come play board games with us!
VEQ is proud to invite you to a virtual game night you will not forget! Join us on Zoom, and be prepared to be entertained by a series of games that La Revanche (who will be your MC for the night) has made possible to play in online social settings.
Participating will, of course, be the number 1 take away, but the top 3 scorers will also walk away with prizes—just saying!
To sign up, please send an email to info@veq.ca with your name and the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link.
Please note:
A household using the same “Zoom window” will play as a team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts.
All ages welcome.
The education system in Quebec is unique in many ways. Language laws dictate who is eligible to attend school in English and who is not. Parents and newcomers may find it hard to navigate the school system. The session “A Québec School System 101” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.
Be sure to register by noon on February 1 for this informative virtual community outreach session so we can send you the login details.
“A Québec School System 101” online event is for you, if you’ve ever wondered …
- Is my child eligible to attend school in English?
- When and how do we register for Kindergarten, elementary school and high school?
- What school(s) can my kids attend based on where I live? If I am willing to drive my kids to school can they attend a school in another sector of town?
- What are the options in terms of preschool, Pre-K, programme passe-partout, and before- and after-school daycare and how do we access them? What are the related costs? And what services are offered in each program?
- Grade names here differ from those elsewhere. What is meant by cycle 1 and 2 and sec. 1, 2, etc. ?
- Is it true parents of elementary students are often required to pay for noon-time surveillance if their children eat lunch at school? If so, how does that work and what does it cost?
- Why do we have to purchase so many supplies each fall for kids attending public school. Doesn’t the school board provide these supplies? Who will give me the list of what materials my child needs and when?
- I live on the south shore; when will there be an English elementary school on my side of the St-Lawrence?
- What is all the fuss about school boards being replaced by service centres? What impact will this have on my child’s education and our local English-speaking community?
- Québec schools seem to put a lot of emphasis on provincial exams; at what grade do these exams start? How does QCSB compare to other local boards in terms of exam results?
- What is the difference between Québec’s adult education and DEP programs and CEGEP? Can we access these programs in English in Québec City? How do we apply? What programs are available and are there any fees for them?
“A Québec School System 101” session is a joint venture brought to you by Jeffery Hale Community Partners, Voice of English-Speaking Québec and the Central Québec School Board.
PS – 101 (pronounced “one-oh-one”) is a topic for beginners in any area. It has all the basic principles and concepts that are expected in a particular field. In Québec, 101 also has quite another significance!
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Brother / 33 tours by David Chariandy
Find the book synopsis here: Brother by David Chariandy on Goodreads
Loving yourself is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so kind with others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual session for senior caregivers led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. We will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply using art materials we all have around the house. You’ll come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary as spaces are limited. Please contact our community organizer for the log-in details.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
Are you eager to be able to travel again and visit family and friends; or simply exploring foreign lands and cultures? While it is not recommended to do so right now, we can still transport ourselves through food! In this first Zoom session, Maria will show you how to prepare two typical Latin American dishes: pico de gallo and refried beans. The list of ingredients will be shared in advance, so you can get them ahead of time. You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 😀
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know!
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Join us (hosts Elise and Samuel) for a virtual wine tasting on Thursday, February 4th, at 8pm! Wine is definitely an essential item, so wine not come and appreciate it’s craft amongst good company. We’ll be going through the basic steps of wine tasting, while comparing a New World and Old World wine of the same grape variety.
Here are the wines we will be tasting, which are available at the SAQ:
- Imagery Pinot Noir Californie 2019, Red wine, 750 ml, USA California (found in cellar part of the SAQ) $21.95 https://www.saq.com/fr/13692157
- Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes, Red wine, 750 ml, France Bourgogne, $19.05 https://www.saq.com/fr/10667474
If you’d prefer to taste a wine you have on hand at home alternatively, you are still welcome to join us!
Also, if you prefer a non-alcoholic beverage or a de-alcoholized wine, feel free to join in with your own beverage or try one of our de-alcoholized recommendations below.
- Artis Merlot Vin de France, Red wine, de-alcoholized(.5%), 750 ml, France, $9.45 https://www.saq.com/fr/14323871
- Torres Natureo 2019, White wine, de-alcoholized (.5%), 750 ml, Spain, $9.75 https://www.saq.com/en/1133479
We hope to see you there,
Cheers!
Register with Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net to get the ZOOM details.
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Richard Goldman, lawyer with Éducaloi, will be joining us at this session for an introduction to the basics of Quebec family law, followed by an interactive discussion. Plan to join us!
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please contact our Community Organizer by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Join us for an informal virtual get together with Kristy Findlay, Speech Pathologist as we chat about communicate with baby. Learn about signing with baby and many other fun communication stategies. For more details or to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Join Lifelong Learning for an information session to find out about benefit and credit payments you could get from the Canada Revenue Agency. A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will share information on how benefits are calculated, how and when you should apply for benefits, and will answer any questions you might have.
Along with discussing COVID-related tax option, here is an overview of topics that will be covered.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP);
Reimbursement of Old Age Security Benefits (OAS);
Goods and service tax credit (GSTC);
Pension income splitting;
Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Disability amount;
Medical expenses;
Canada caregiver amount;
Home accessibility expenses;
Direct Deposit;
Authorize a representative;
Scams;
Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program;
Online service – My CRA Account.
Registration is required to receive the call details. This event is open to all adults over the age of 50 in the Quebec City area.
New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?
New to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?
VEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.
Make the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!
Feel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:
newcomers@veq.ca | (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
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!
Registration required through the following link:
Registration Page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfu6oqDkqGtbC_YqFkvMYT1Ob8hFzQclS
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/394908025053569/
Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up!
This week’s book: Brother / 33 tours by David Chariandy
Find the book synopsis here: Brother by David Chariandy on Goodreads
Straight Talk about End-of-Life Options with presenter Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, Senior Advisor – Jeffrey Hale Community Partners (JHCP)
This session addresses end-of-life options: palliative care, do not resuscitate orders, refusal or withdrawal of treatment, medical assistance in dying, and advanced medical directives.
This health video conference will take place in a Zoom Meeting format (where attendees can see each other as opposed to a webinar format where attendees do not see each other).
Registration in advance is necessary. Please click here and follow the instructions. Your response to this question “Which community organization invited you to this CHEP session?” should be Jeffery Hale Community Partners.
Being a parent can be challenging, rewarding, and complicated, but we love unconditionally. Sadly, family programs and services sometimes tend to forget or ignore step-parents. Step-parents make the choice to love, take care and be there, even when they may not have to. If you agree that family is not simply defined by blood but by commitment and by love, please join us virtually on the evening of Wednesday, February 17th, to connect with other step-moms and step-dads as we support and draw inspiration from one another. We will discuss everything from the role of a step-parent and undefined limits to its difficulties and rewards.
Registration required, but first…
Prior to our first get together, please read and reflect on the thoughtful words below from Jayanna Pleau, our step-parent host.
“When I grow up, I want to be a step-parent,” said no one, ever…
Mothers and fathers are praised for raising children, even celebrated. Mothers are even nicknamed “super moms.” During their careers and in their daily lives, protection, support, guidance, pride and love are expected from moms and dads towards their biological children. Yet, behind the shadows of these “super parents,” the same expectations are often held of step-parents towards another’s children. “Super moms” may get through parenthood with the help of unconditional love, but truth be told, step-parents sometimes have to resort to sheer will to get through their new lifestyle.
Standing tall, hands-on-hips, cape-in-wind, biological mothers are praised for raising children, and supported when the going gets tough. Invisible cape in the wind, step-parents are reminded of their choice should a burnout happen.
Between biological parents, there are various styles of discipline and chosen responsibilities. Step-parents continuously juggle anger, regret, happiness, content and guilt, and at times with unwanted sealed mouths, because final decisions are not our final decisions to make. Step-parents live lives that aren’t fully ours, yet people may remind us it was our choice.
Honestly, step-parenting is about changing your life for another’s children. It’s about constantly wondering where your limits are. It’s about taboo regrets, hushed thoughts, and guilty pleasures of replacing the biological parent half the time. It’s about waking up at night, dealing with tantrums, disciplining, spending time with someone else’s child, and wondering you can handle it, if it’s all worth it. It’s about being brave.
All good parenting requires love and care, but not DNA. The fine print for parenthood reads making children a priority. Parenthood is about teaching children valuable lessons and guiding them through life. It’s also about putting on a brave face that children are always safe with their parents.
Celebrating step-parents!
Bravery is great, but unconditional love is simply the best. Loving your own child is easy; loving another parent’s child as your own is what makes step-parents really special.
We invite all super step-moms and super step-dads to join the club. Step-parents, stand tall, put your hands on your hips and let your cape flow in the wind.
I look forward to meeting you on Zoom on February 17th.
Jayanna
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Self-care is the caregiver’s ultimate challenge. Sometimes we can be so compassionate towards others and so hard on ourselves. This February the Wellness Centre invites caregivers to take part in a special virtual Caregivers’ Café session led by art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse. Using material, we all have around the house we will discover how to love and care for ourselves more deeply. You’ll come away with a renewed sense of your own worth. Learning to love and honor yourself will not only improve your attitude but it may also make you a better caregiver. Registration is necessary, as spaces are limited. Contact our community organizer for the log-in details.
This activity has been made possible thanks to
About this Event
In partnership with the Festival du cinéma de la ville de Québec, the Morrin Centre presents Moving Pictures, a series of five events showcasing independent films by Anglophone Quebec filmmakers. From short films for teenagers to a documentary about Montreal’s underground art scene, everyone can find something to appreciate and enjoy in this project.
During this event, discover Montreal’s underground art scene through the 2019 documentary Sisters: Dream & Variations (16+).
Tyr and Jasa grew up in an artistic household where art was a way of life. Quirky and insightful sisters from Montreal, Tyr is a musician and singer while Jasa is an interdisciplinary artist. Inspired by their great-grandmother’s recordings of Icelandic folk songs, they have developed artistic practices that draw on their colourful imaginations and Icelandic roots. Their exploration leads them to journey to Iceland for the first time and collaborate on a project that brings together their artistic disciplines and cultural heritage.
In her debut feature film Sisters: Dream & Variations, editor and filmmaker Catherine Legault immerses us in an oniric world made up of animation, performances and cinema vérité. More than a portrait, the film is an inspiring look at the artistic approach, its various forms and how it can simultaneously express and explore who we are.
Upon registration, viewers will be emailed a link to the film. Once the link has been clicked, the film will be available for 48 hours. Viewers will also receive a link for the artist discussion held at 7 p.m. on February 18 via Zoom, where viewers will meet the film director Catherine Legault and the documentary’s protagonists Tyr and Jasa.
This project is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
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Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
Are you eager to be able to travel again and visit family and friends; or simply exploring foreign lands and cultures? While it is not recommended to do so right now, we can still transport ourselves through food! In this first Zoom session, Maria will show you how to prepare two typical Latin American dishes: empanadas and tostones. The list of ingredients can be found below. You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 😀
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know!
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us for an informative, interactive talk about antibiotic resistance with infectious disease specialist and new mom, Dr.Chloë Bogaty.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator, jprice@jhpartners.net
About this Event
Have you always wanted to learn more about philosophy? Are you interested in existential questions?
Welcome to the first event of our new series — Exchanges with an Expert. Inspired by the concept of living libraries around the world, these events allow inquisitive members of the public to connect with experts for a casual 10- to 15-minute conversation in a virtual setting.
This month, we welcome Dr. Don Landes, a philosophy professor at Université Laval. He will be online from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 20.
Whether you’ve always had burning questions about philosophy, or are merely intrigued by the daily routine of a philosophy professor, book your conversation with Prof. Landes right away!
“Don Landes has been a philosophy professor at Université Laval since 2015. He specializes in twentieth-century European philosophy, and particularly in the work of French philosophers Henri Bergson and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. His interests also include Existentialism, feminist philosophy, and ethics. His publications include an award-winning book (Merleau-Ponty and the Paradoxes of Expression, 2013) and many articles on topics such as expression, embodiment, habit, and intersubjectivity. Don is also well known for his translation into English of Merleau-Ponty’s most important book, Phenomenology of Perception, 1945 [2012]. He is currently working on a translation of a book by Henri Bergson alongside several other projects on ethics and expression.”
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Join our volunteer host Dana for a movie night in the comfort of your own home! Please read her message below to you!
Hi! I hope that you can join me for a cozy “Moms’ Movie Night In” on February 20th starting at 7pm. We will do a little intro of ourselves and then start the movie by 7:30pm. I have chosen the movie “Bad Moms” because I feel it is something that we can all relate to and have a good laugh over. The movie is on Netflix.
See you then!
Dana
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Have any questions or concerns? Contact Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management, and boy, it’s been stressful at times, lately!
During this session, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing, mindfulness meditation. You can participate in one or both sessions, as you wish.
Coming from a different province you may have noticed auto insurance in Québec is quite different, and not only in terms of costs, but also coverage and such! Insurance in Canada is not standardized, so if you moved to Québec City from another province, you might find this introductory webinar quite handy!
If you moved from another country, you may not be familiar with the insurance industry or perhaps you are but it is different here than it is in your previous place of residence.
On Feb. 24th and in collaboration with the Autorité des marchés financiers, we will host an introductory Zoom session, aimed at clarifying any doubts you may have regarding insurance.
Join us for an informative session on Federal government benefits related to aging and the role of the caregiver. Service specialist for citizens from Service Canada, France Bélanger will be joining us to explore topics such as Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Employment Insurance, Compassionate Care benefits for caregivers and much more. For more information or to register please contact our Community Organizer.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Becoming a father is a huge life transition and one for which we often feel rather unprepared. Once it all begins, there is no going back! Moms-to-be get lots of support but new or expectant dads can sometimes feel left out or even disconnected from the whole process especially in these unusual pandemic times.
The community Wellness Centre is here to help our expectant and new dads connect with each other as you adjust to your new role as a father. You want to be the best dad possible for your child, but you probably have lots of questions. We want you to know that you are not alone!
This free pilot session aims to help new and expectant dads prepare for birth and parenthood. Together, we will explore some of the many challenges in becoming a new father and co-parent and do our best to help you thrive!
This free 90 minute workshop for dads only is led by Mardoché Mertius, a bilingual facilitator with Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité. Mardo is a father of two with another on the way. He has been organizing and leading prenatal groups for dads since 2013. We guarantee this will be a fun, learning adventure for all those men brave enough to enrol.
Register now for the first pilot session taking place the evening of March 2, 2021.
Click on the registration link below to reserve your spot!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ugqDspG9za1SICGvCTCusXg1dH9XY2
If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact Jessica at: jprice@jhpartners.net
About this Event
In partnership with the Festival du cinéma de la ville de Québec, the Morrin Centre presents Moving Pictures, a series of five events showcasing independent films by Anglophone Quebec filmmakers. From short films for teenagers to a documentary about Montreal’s underground art scene, everyone can find something to appreciate and enjoy in this project.
During this event, discover the 2011 drama The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (16+).
Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban eleven-year-old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, she runs away to find the truth.
Upon registration, viewers will be emailed a link to the film. Once the link has been clicked, the film will be available for 48 hours. Viewers will also receive a link for the artist discussion held at 7 p.m. on March 4 via Zoom, where they will meet film director and scriptwriter Tara Johns.
This project is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moving-pictures-the-year-dolly-parton-was-my-mom-tickets-136060884769?mc_cid=64d6c77a7b&mc_eid=f46f550b53
We are glad to be able to host in-person events once again!
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been finding it difficult to meet people? Are you eager to go out while connecting with others?
Join us either on Friday, March 5th, or Saturday, March 6 to go on a walk lit by torchlights.
While the authorities will allow in-person social gatherings during that week, we still have to comply with the safety measures, like keeping a physical distance from each other and wearing a mask at all times. Still, we’re happy to be able to meet and greet you outside of the virtual world!
At the end of the event, a participation prize will be awarded to a lucky winner of a $25 gift card from the commerce of choice.
*** As per the authority’s guidelines, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to get together in outdoor social gatherings. Make sure you book your spot!***
We are glad to be able to host in-person events once again!
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have been finding it difficult to meet people? Are you eager to go out while connecting with others?
Join us either on Friday, March 5th, or Saturday, March 6 to go on a walk lit by torchlights.
While the authorities will allow in-person social gatherings during that week, we still have to comply with the safety measures, like keeping a physical distance from each other and wearing a mask at all times. Still, we’re happy to be able to meet and greet you outside of the virtual world!
At the end of the event, a participation prize will be awarded to a lucky winner of a $25 gift card from the commerce of choice.
*** As per the authority’s guidelines, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to get together in outdoor social gatherings. Make sure you book your spot!***
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
On this occasion, we will delight our palate with a Turkish dish: Lentil Kofte. Our guest cooks, Songul and Sinan will teach us how to prepare it as well as share with us about their native country and culture. While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food!
You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 😀
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know!
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Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
Learn about helpful federal government services and benefits to support families during this visit from Service Canada. Topics of interest include how to obtain a Social Insurance Number and passport for baby, child benefits, education savings plans, plus much more! For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator jprice@jhpartners.net
Live your dream life by saving money!
VEQ is hosting Carl-André Poliquin from CJE Option-travail for a Zoom workshop on budgeting.
He will also be available to field your personal finance questions after the presentation.
For more information and to register, email Susanna Tang at susanna.tang@veq.ca
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to expectant parents about breastfeeding
- Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing
- Discover tips to help baby latch on easily
- Find the position that’s right for you and baby
- Follow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines
- Learn what Dads can do to support the nursing process
- Ensure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise
- Rest assured baby is gaining weight, growing and thriving on breast milk alone
To register: 418 684-5333, ext. 1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
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 registering in the following Zoom registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcO2ppj8uE9MQDOaOvgoIFWQzdqHe9CGF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/447811429749338/
You can also catch the broadcast on the Different Tune, QAHN, and VEQ Facebook pages:
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Join experienced psychoeducator Krysta Letto to learn more about anxiety in children and develop strategies for parents to help their children find emotional rest.
From a developmental perspective, we will explore the emotional roots of anxiety – going beyond the reactions and behaviours we see in our children. We will look at the essential role of relationship when addressing anxiety as well as the importance of making room for safe emotional expression.
To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuuorjkoHt1p2QYsGvlJ4_vGUSQ47sPV
For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
Click here to view the poster
About this Event
The Sharing-Learning-Creating/Partager-Apprendre-Créer project is a bilingual project that aims to promote Quebec culture and build bridges between the anglophone and francophone communities of Quebec.
In this event, historian Catherine Ferland will talk about the culinary heritage of Quebec and Ireland, about the Quebec anglophone community, and about the culinary cultural exchanges between various cultural communities of Quebec. You will find food for thoughts in this culinary presentation!
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Canadian Government.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/slcpac-quebec-food-nourriture-quebecoise-tickets-140440739031?mc_cid=64d6c77a7b&mc_eid=f46f550b53
Join experienced psychoeducator Krysta Letto to learn more about anxiety in teens and develop strategies for parents to help their teens find emotional rest.
From a developmental perspective, we will explore the emotional roots of anxiety – going beyond the reactions and behaviours we see in our children. We will look at the essential role of relationship when addressing anxiety as well as the importance of making room for safe emotional expression.
To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf–uqjkqHdDxcg4Anf6ns1KlT1u30zpL
For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
Click here to view the poster
About this Event
In partnership with the Festival du cinéma de la ville de Québec, the Morrin Centre presents Moving Pictures, a series of five events showcasing independent films by Anglophone Quebec filmmakers. From short films for teenagers to a documentary about Montreal’s underground art scene, everyone can find something to appreciate and enjoy in this project.
During this event, discover the 2019 historical comedy The Twentieth Century (16+).
Toronto, 1899. Aspiring young politician Mackenzie King dreams of becoming the Prime Minister of Canada. But as he hesitates in love between a British soldier and a French-Canadian nurse, King furtively indulges a fetishistic obsession that may well be his downfall. In his quest for power, King must gratify the expectations of his imperious mother, the hawkish fantasies of a war-mongering Governor-General and the utopian idealism of a Québécois mystic before facing the final test of leadership. Culminating in an epic battle between good and evil, King learns that disappointment may be the only way to survive the 20th century.
Upon registration, viewers will be emailed a link to the film. Once the link has been clicked, the film will be available for 48 hours. Viewers will also receive a link for the artist discussion held at 7 p.m. on March 18 via Zoom, where viewers will meet Matthew Rankin, director and scriptwriting, Danny Boivin, artistic director, and Vincent Biron, director of photography.
This project is made possible with support from the Government of Canada.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moving-pictures-the-twentieth-century-tickets-136061835613?mc_cid=64d6c77a7b&mc_eid=f46f550b53
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us for an informal virtual get together with Geneviève Fily-Paré, Speech Pathologist, as we chat about raising bilingual children. Learn about the richness bilingualism can offer to your children, strategies to help your children learn the languages around them, and myths surrounding bilingualism and bilingual children. For more details or to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email at jprice@jhpartners.net
VEQ is happy to invite you to another virtual game night—Trivia-style. Join us on Zoom, and test your knowledge during this fun “final exam” that La Revanche has prepared for you. The top 3 scorers (or teams) will walk away with prizes.
To sign up:
Please send an email to info@veq.ca with your name and the email address where you would like to receive your Zoom link, as well as the number of participants you are signing up for.
Note: A household using the same “Zoom Window” will play as one team. If you would like to play separately, please sign up using different email addresses and Zoom accounts. All ages welcome.
zzYes, there is still snow on the ground, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer garden. Sign up before February 20th to reserve a seed package to start your veggie garden courtesy of the community Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale. Then, join Monica Verweij, our passionate gardener Guru, and her co-host Elise Holloway, for a virtual planting event on March 20th.
How to register
To participate and to get your seed packet, please register and also send your mailing address to Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
The video premiere will appear on the following Facebook pages on March 20:
- www.facebook.com/VoiceofEnglishspeakingQuebec
- www.facebook.com/ADifferentTune
- www.facebook.com/QAHNCanada
Allison Kirkwood is a young photographer, filmmaker, and heritage worker from Valcartier, Quebec. In 2019 and 2020, she collaborated with the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network’s A Different Tune project to record and archive local musical heritage in the MRC Jacques-Cartier. This project was funded by Canadian Heritage.
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
We continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time, we will land our palate in the Philippines! Our guest cook, Michael, will teach us how to prepare an all-time favourite Southeast Asian recipe: coconut chicken curry, as well as share with us about the Filipino culture. While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food!
Register now and jot it down in your calendar, lunch on March 21 will be a delicious meal.
You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us! 
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let Maria know! Each guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown!
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
At your request, we bring you one more Meditation & Mindfulness session for newcomers and for FREE!
Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management, and boy, it’s been stressful at times, lately! During this session, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing, mindfulness meditation.
*At the end of the session, a participant will be randomly selected (on a raffle) to be the lucky winner of a participation prize. *
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
We can’t travel in real life but we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with “Great Tours” lecture series from Great Courses Plus. This is part 2 of 2 lessons. Attending both lectures is not required.
In this lesson, our Professor will introduce us to the artistic era of Ireland and its key figures, including WB Yeats, Lady Gregory, JM Synge, James Joyce and many more.
Registration is required to receive the call information.
Are you a classical music aficionado?
On Saturday, March 27, the Morrin Centre is hosting Exchanges with an
Expert, featuring Nick Mahon, a trombonist in the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec.
Inspired by the concept of living libraries around the world, these events allow inquisitive members of the public to connect with experts for a casual 10- to 15-minute conversation in a virtual setting.
Book your conversation with Mr. Mahon here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/143401552905
Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly unusual time.
Get ready for birth in these unusual times by taking part in a three-session virtual prenatal course guided by Doula, Camille Nadeau. Learn all about Camille in a recent article about her in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph newspaper.
The aim of these sessions is to give you tips for an active and calm childbirth, and help prepare you for the unexpected. We hope empower you on how to make an informed choice in terms of medical decisions and how to stay calm and resilient, no matter what.
- Where: Online videoconference sessions. All you need is a cellphone, tablet or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
- When: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 pm
Topics to be covered
Our user-friendly online course is done in a way that will give you a chance to connect with the other participants. In these three sessions, Camille will cover:
- Understanding labour
- Managing the intensity of birth
- Developing your personalized birth plan
- Breastfeeding and postnatal period
Special notes and how to register
The Wellness Centre has offered to partly cover the cost of this course during the pandemic. Your cost is $50 for the package of four sessions. For more information please contact Jessican Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.
Have you been toying with the idea of launching your own business? Ever wondered what it takes to start your business? If you have, this is the perfect introductory workshop for you!
“Strategies and Tips for Starting a Business” FREE Online Workshop
Speech therapy offers an improved quality of life for caregivers and those they care for. Join us for a timely session led by Kristy Findlay, Speech-Language Pathologist with the Centre Mosaïque, clinique d’orthophonie à Québec as we learn together how speech therapy can improve quality of life for loved ones with limited speech due to stroke, Parkinson’s or P-like diseases, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. Come learn new ways to communicate more effectively. For more information or to register, please contact our Community Organizer.
This activity is made possible thanks to
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!
REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOugpzIuHtQT7bfX3IJKF3b1liOmt4w4
Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network, despite the current situation?
We continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time, and for many of us, it will be our very first experience with exotic Mauritian cuisine! While it is not recommended to travel right now, we can still transport ourselves through food, and our guest cook, Melissa will teach us how to prepare a traditional dish from her native island.
Register now and jot it down in your calendar!
You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more, the merrier, join us and connect with others!
If you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers, please feel free to let María know!
Each guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
Baby Chat Café has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
- Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
- It is free of charge but registration by the day prior is necessary so we can send you the login details
- Expectant parents also welcome
- Virtual sessions mean no more parking hassles!
ZOOM into Baby Chat Café on April 13th
Join us for a discussion about introducing foods to baby. Whether you have already started this process or not, join us for a great morning as we talk about different strategies, approaches (spoon feeding versus baby led weaning), allergies and overall tips and tricks on getting your child the nutrients they need for a healthy start in life!
In the mean time, free to read up on introducing food, baby-led weaning versus spoon feeding, and nutritional information.
For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Interim Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Today’s environment is stressful in many different ways. Loneliness, uncertainty, grief, and fear have been part of our daily lives since March 2020. Experts a
dvise us to practice living mindfully in order to find more serenity and stability in our thoughts, hearts and lives, but is it really possible in the current context? The answer is yes!
Join experienced psychologist Dr. Meagan Daley in this mindfulness workshop to help understand and put into practice tools for finding more calm and letting go – even in the eye of the storm.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf” (Jon Kabat-Zinn)
To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOyqpzkvHNyzzBPHtCZGltRajv8QDiY8
For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
Click here to view the poster.
Take-a-Break has gone virtual during the pandemic period. It’s still a great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschoolers. All you need to connect is internet access and a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam. If you prefer, you can opt to join by your landline.
A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children.
- Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents.
- Talk about being a parent and get support.
- Exchange ideas and share information.
Join us to learn more about dental care for toddlers with local dentist Dr. Oscar Hernandez. Find out what happens at a preschooler’s first visit to the dentist. For more details or to register to obtain log-in details, please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net
Join our volunteer host Simon and co-host Amanda for an introduction to the guitar! Bring your guitar if you have one, your questions and your musical spirit!
Have any questions or concerns? Contact Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net
EPIQ (English-speaking Parents in Quebec) events are organized by volunteer parents with support from the community Wellness Centre.
Some activities are just for parents (who doesn’t love a night out without the kids!) and other events are for the whole family.
Please check out the Family Matters e-newsletter or visit our EPIQ information page for more details.
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)
Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)
Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)
Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)
Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant. ( May 11th, June 15th)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Pharmacists are all about helping the public. They dispense medication and offer clients advice and practical help on keeping healthy. Come learn more about this valuable community resource from presenter Jean-Marc Bélanger, Pharm. D. “Who could save you a trip to the medical clinic? Your pharmacist.” (AQPP) Convenient, close to home, and one of the most accessible health care professionals in your community (CPHA 2010). Join us for a conversation with a Community Pharmacist who will describe the new services available to you and how to access them.
This health video conference will take place via Zoom. Please use this link to . register https://chssn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc–uqTkpH90Cz7Wh6SaoczU37HHP46c6 Under the question block which asks: Name of local community organization that invited you to this event, please insert JH Community Partners Kindly contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer, if you need assistance or additional information.
A CHSSN initiative funded through Health Canada’s Official Languages Health Contribution Program 2018-2023
Some things are simply out of our control. Add a global pandemic to the mix, full of isolation and social distancing, and life has become even more stressful!
We have lost so much: our ability to connect with others, our usual routines, perhaps even our creature comforts like good food and travel. Some losses hit us harder than others, however, like losing someone we love. As a caregiver, you may be dealing with loved one’s sudden death or a more gradual loss bit-by-bit due to memory loss, chronic illness or aging.
In our society, we find it hard to face and honour loss, death, and dying, yet it happens all around us during our lives. Perhaps not having been taught how to grieve properly has led us to avoid it as much as possible. Does everyone start to feel better after a certain time? Does time really heal? What we have come to understand is that each person grieves in unique ways, and that facing the emotions that come with loss can enrich life moving forward.
Discover your inner resources for coping with grief
Grief and loss are powerful emotions. They are a part of caregiving and life that cannot be avoided, even before the pandemic. The Wellness Centre team understands, however, that it’s been especially hard to find healthy closure during these unusual times. WE invite you to join us online for an intimate and caring discussion on the topic of Embracing Grief and Loss with CMA Medeiros, certified Grief Recovery Specialist®. She will help you discover the resources that you already have within you to grieve fully and well.
Join us on a Wednesday evening to explore why it is so important to honour the grieving process and how to find a path to healing within a supportive community.
Please email Jan janderson@jhpartners.net to register to get the link for the Zoom session.
This activity is made possible thanks to:
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Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development?
To learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development, attend this informal online session with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist, Geneviève Fily-Paré. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources, if need be.
For more information or to register for the Zoom conference, by April 14, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufuqgrD8qE9dMV0f67NQSBQDH5Xt7ijiO
For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.1265 or efleming@jhpartners.net
If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.
Thursday April 22nd: Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!
Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!
Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!
Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!
To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224. Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.
Facilitator: Lucie LeBlanc, Lifelong Learning member
Like many people, you probably have broken or out of fashion jewelry in your drawer. Do you wish you could repair or refresh it? Are you afraid that it’s really complicated or that you need expensive tools and materials to be able to do it?
Fear no more! Join fellow Lifelong Learner, Lucie LeBlanc, for a fun discussion of how to remodel or simply fix your forgotten treasures, using products and tools you already have at home. Using paperclips to create new clasps and findings? Getting your silver bright again with only toothpaste? Through pictures and live demonstrations and, with a little practice, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to learn these simple tricks.
Registration is required to receive the call information. No dues are required.
Summer is around the corner and the recipe we will learn to prepare will be all you want to eat on hot days: ceviche!
It is a two-for-one experience, learn how to prepare a delicious dish from abroad while meeting other newcomers and broadening your network.
To sign up, simply email Maria Castro, newcomers@veq.ca to obtain the Zoom link. If you have any questions please feel free to give her a call too: (418) 683-2366 ext. 225.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-qrrTwvG9PObHkBL8nHXE3lK1AumHIE
Join the Café au lait Crew on Mondays from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information and support from Shelley Dupuis, certified Breastfeeding Consultant with Allaitement Québec. Everyone is welcome – including expectant moms. If you want to enjoy good company, please join us online! You don’t have be breastfeeding to participate. Older sibs are welcome as well.
Sessions take place once a month on Mondays from 10 to 11:00am.
Participants must pre-register so that log-in information can be provided the day prior to the session. Please email jprice@jhpartners.net to sign up.
To learn more please visit https://wejh.ca/programs-and-activities/family-matters/cafe-au-lait-crew/
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)
Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)
Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)
Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)
Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant. ( May 11th, June 15th)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Facilitator: Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator
The internet. It’s everywhere but what really is it? Who owns it? Who created it? Through a combination of videos from experts, I’ll this activity will give you a better idea of what you are using when you are online and how we are connected. Topics to discuss: cloud computing and net neutrality. This will be a great way to get started in being more web-savvy and safer online.
Registration is required to receive the call information. No dues are required.
The community Wellness Centre in conjunction wth The Observatory on Aging & Society (OAS) invites you to participate in a one-hour virtual workshop focused on ageism awareness.
The OAS, a non-profit organization that has been active in Quebec for nearly two decades, has given itself the mission of improving the quality of life of seniors and facing the challenges of ageism as a form of abuse and its consequences within our society. The OAS wishes to change the way we look at aging and seniors. The OAS innovates by using various means to raise awareness among seniors, such as a comic strip it has created entitled: Ageism at a Glance, How Does it Happen?
This tool will be used to demystify ageism, promote care efforts towards seniors and foster healthy intergenerational relationships. The themes illustrated in comic strip fashion have been observed in various areas of our society, such as family, education, work, health, media and politics.
We look forward to an intergenerational conversation and productive discussion as we explore the timely topic of ageism together. To obtain login details for this free event please contact Jan Anderson, Community Organizer with the WE by the April 26 registration deadline.
This session is free of charge as part of a grant from the Québec Ami des Aînés (QADA) program.
If you are in the 50+ community, come join us for virtual visits!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc) * programming subject to change* Most visits are held on Google Duo, which is android and apple compatible.
Thursday April 22nd: Ask us your tech questions! Tuesday’s workshop left you with more questions? Let’s get together and discover our tablets!
Thursday April 29th: Trivia , winners prize, Bragging rights!
Thursday May 6th: Self care during a pandemic, share about ways you are getting through this pandemic and join us for an at- home all-level workout!
Thursday May 13th: Virtual visit! We can’t physically travel, but join us for a virtual museum visit!
To borrow a tablet from our Lending Library, and to register for our activities, contact Catherine Baboudjian or Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x 224. Once registered, you will receive the link for our Google Duo meeting.
Centre R.I.R.E. offers a lot of services to newcomers, and in several languages, including English.
Do you walk to or from work every day? Are you planning to picnic soon? Or you simply enjoy going for leisurely strolls? Keep your eyes wide open and your camera handy because you could be the lucky winner of $100 in prizes!
How to participate:
- Send an email to María Castro (newcomers@veq.ca) to get the list of items to be found.
- Next time you go walk your dog, get your groceries or when you go get your mail for example make sure you pay close attention to your surroundings, you may find the answer to the clues right in front of you!
- Take a photo of yourself with each item and send photos to newcomers@veq.ca to enter your name (and last name) in the raffle. You only need to find 3 items from the list to be considered for the prize.
- You have until May 19th to participate. The raffle will be on May 21st at noon.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca or by phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225. She will be more than happy to assist you.
Important: Québec is still under alert due to the number of COVID-19 cases, please make sure to observe the authorities’ measures when applicable.
May 3 to May 9
Cordes au vent Duo – Classical Music Concert
Physical distancing will not keep us from enjoying musical delights! The Cordes au vent duo offers you an online concert, available online for exactly one week, to watch at your leisure!
The concert link will be available between May 3rd and May 9th HERE.
Like a breeze resonating through the tendrils of a weeping willow, the flute and guitar have been paired by composers over the centuries to explore the complicity of two very different instruments. The Cordes au vent duo hopes that this music will take you on a voyage of discovery from baroque, classical and romantic to contemporary and popular. Enjoy the trip!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn new songs? Join Choir Director, Katharina Urbschat, on Zoom, and be part of the Local Vocals Singing Ensemble.
You will sing primarily in English but don’t be surprised if Katharina has you learning songs in German, Latin and French!
May 3 to May 9
Cordes au vent Duo – Classical Music Concert
Physical distancing will not keep us from enjoying musical delights! The Cordes au vent duo offers you an online concert, available online for exactly one week, to watch at your leisure!
The concert link will be available between May 3rd and May 9th HERE.
Like a breeze resonating through the tendrils of a weeping willow, the flute and guitar have been paired by composers over the centuries to explore the complicity of two very different instruments. The Cordes au vent duo hopes that this music will take you on a voyage of discovery from baroque, classical and romantic to contemporary and popular. Enjoy the trip!
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets ( internet provided!) available through our Tablet Lending Library.
Join us Tuesdays for Tech Talk, and put into practice what you have learned on Thursdays with our Virtual Visits where we will have a variety of virtual events ( trivia, museum visits etc)
Week 1: Device Basics ( April 20th, May 25th)
Week 2: Device Settings ( April 27th, June 1st)
Week 3: Email ( May 4th, June 8th)
Week 4: Using Zoom and Google Duo as a participant. ( May 11th, June 15th)
For more information and to register, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
May 3 to May 9
Cordes au vent Duo – Classical Music Concert
Physical distancing will not keep us from enjoying musical delights! The Cordes au vent duo offers you an online concert, available online for exactly one week, to watch at your leisure!
The concert link will be available between May 3rd and May 9th HERE.
Like a breeze resonating through the tendrils of a weeping willow, the flute and guitar have been paired by composers over the centuries to explore the complicity of two very different instruments. The Cordes au vent duo hopes that this music will take you on a voyage of discovery from baroque, classical and romantic to contemporary and popular. Enjoy the trip!
If you’re the parent of a 4 year old don’t miss the chance to partake in a fabulous workshop being offered for FREE by Jeffery Hale Community Partners. Join psycho-educator, Julie Fraser and other English-speaking families virtually for our annual Get Ready For Kindergarten workshop designed to help prepare your child for school next fall.
Register for this even through the following registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOyprT0pEtXbXQzSYKOe5GJ9z5zB3s4A
If you wish to register for this event, please contact Jessica Price our Family Matters Interim Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net