Upcoming Events and Activities

Jul
1
Thu
2021
Themed Thursdays: Virtual Visits with VEQ
Jul 1 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week’s activity: Ice breakers

For a detailed schedule or to sign up, contact Catherine or Maria at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjan@veq.ca.

Jul
5
Mon
2021
Out and About – Musée de la Civilization
Jul 5 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jul
6
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Jul 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Jul
7
Wed
2021
Concert and Old Quebec
Jul 7 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people living in the ” Northern Perimeter” ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Stoneham-Twekesbury ) to hop on the bus and join us as we venture in to Old Quebec for some sight seeing and a free concert, offered by Chalmers-Wesley United.  Strap on your walking shoes, tour the neighborhood and then enjoy music by Samuel Croteau ( piano) and Antoine Trépanier ( flute and bassoon).

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

Out and About – Musée de la Civilization
Jul 7 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jul
8
Thu
2021
Themed Thursdays: Virtual Visits with VEQ
Jul 8 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!

For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jul
12
Mon
2021
Out and About – Shopping at Fleur de Lys
Jul 12 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jul
13
Tue
2021
Virtual Baby Chat Café
Jul 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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  Tuesday, July 13th

Join us for a virtual get together and connect with other English-speaking parents and babies!

For more details or to register to obtain log-in details , please email our Program Coordinator by email jprice@jhpartners.net

Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Jul 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Jul
14
Wed
2021
Out and About-( Northern Perimeter) Ben and Florentine
Jul 14 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anybody 50+ to hop on the bus and join us for brunch at Ben et Florentine in Val-Belair.

Bus pick-up will be at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.

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

Out and About – Shopping at Les Galeries de la Capitale
Jul 14 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jul
15
Thu
2021
Themed Thursdays: Virtual Visits with VEQ
Jul 15 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!

For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jul
16
Fri
2021
Museum of civilization ( Northern Perimeter)
Jul 16 @ 9:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites adults ages 50+ to hop on the bus and explore the Maya exhibit at the museum of civilization. There is no cost to admission.

Pick ups are at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres.

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

Jul
19
Mon
2021
Out and About – Ferry to Quai Paquet (Lévis)
Jul 19 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Caregivers’ Café: Special Summertime Yoga Session
Jul 19 @ 2:00 PM

What you need to bring: Yoga mat, water bottle, small towel, comfortable clothing and a smile 🙂

***PLEASE NOTE that in case of rain, the Yoga session will be hosted on Zoom and a link will be sent directly to you.

 

Jul
20
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Jul 20 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, etc.

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)

For this 4 week series we will get back to basics .*** topics subject to change, please contact us for up to date information.

June 29: Device basics and settings

July 6: Email

July 13: Using zoom

July 20th: Q and A, review and perfect what we’ve learned!

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) or Maria (maria.hoyt@veq.ca) or call 418-683-2366 x 224

Jul
21
Wed
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Marché Sainte-Foy
Jul 21 @ 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking community aged 50+ to hop on the bus.

This week, get your shopping bags handy as we go to the Marché Sainte-Foy and stock up on fresh produce!

Pick up at the Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres.

To reserve your places on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Ferry to Quai Paquet (Lévis)
Jul 21 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Jul
22
Thu
2021
Themed Thursdays: Virtual Visits with VEQ
Jul 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ, keep in touch with other community members and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday morning, themes vary from Trivia, to virtual museum visits, to home exercise.

This week, an easy home workout you can do to keep you feeling strong!

For a detailed schedule, and to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Aug
2
Mon
2021
Out and About – Chutes Montmorency
Aug 2 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Aug
3
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
Aug 3 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Aug
4
Wed
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Concert at Chalmers-Wesley
Aug 4 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English-Speaking Community aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go into Old Quebec to enjoy a concert at Chalmers-Wesley United. This week, Crépuscule ( traditional Scottish music).

Pick up in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

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

Out and About – Concert at Chalmers-Wesley Church
Aug 4 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Aug
5
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Themed Thursdays
Aug 5 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Aug
7
Sat
2021
EPIQ Park Gathering, South Shore
Aug 7 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM


Join our volunteer EPIQ host Amy at the beautiful Parc de l’Anse Benson on Saturday, August 7th.

Discover this charming south shore park with a great view on the St.Lawrence River and the iconic bridges. Meet or catch up with fellow English-speaking parents and take a deep breath of fresh air after the long year we’ve had. Hey! We’ve weathered parenthood during a pandemic. No small feet (pun intended).

If it rains, the event will be cancelled.

SSEN (South Shore English Network), a local community organization, is providing some refreshments & snacks but it’s bring your own picnic blanket and lunch!

For more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  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.

 

Aug
9
Mon
2021
Out and About – Chutes Montmorency
Aug 9 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Aug
10
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
Aug 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Aug
11
Wed
2021
Out and About – Concert at Chalmers-Wesley Church
Aug 11 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Fossambault sur le Lac Chapel and Ice cream
Aug 11 @ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the historic chapel in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac , and then enjoy some ice cream ( or gelato).

Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres.

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

Aug
12
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Aquarium
Aug 12 @ 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Voice of Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go Out and About to the Quebec City Aquarium.

Bus pick up from St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon community centres ( 12:00 and 12:20 respectively).

For more information or to reserve you spot, contact Catherine baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ- Themed Thursdays
Aug 12 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Aug
17
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
Aug 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Aug
18
Wed
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Aquarium
Aug 18 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites anyone aged 50+ to hop on the bus and head out to the Aquarium! Get your walking shoes on, bring a lunch and 22$ cash to pay for the entry fee.

To reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418 683 2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Aquarium of Quebec
Aug 18 @ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

EPIQ Planning Party (In-person!!!)
Aug 18 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

EPIQ stands for English-speaking Parents in Quebec City and it’s the driving force behind a variety of fun activities for parents and kids.


We’re back!!  EPIQ will once again have in-person activities again in its 2021-’22 year!  What better way to start than with an in-person EPIQ Planning Party, and YOU are invited!

EPIQ is a great way to build a network of new friends and a welcoming community vibe.  In recent years, parents have hosted family outings, events for moms and dads like pumpkin patch outings, apple picking, clothing swaps, spa nights, tobogganing, and our annual HOHOHO Holiday Party.  All events are led by volunteer parents like yourselves but we are here to help you spread the word.

Be part of the planning for the coming year! Join us on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 pm.  Bring your smiles, energy, event ideas, agendas, and your appetites! Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can take this into account when ordering a boxed meal for you.

Sign up FAST! Only 10 parents can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

 

Aug
19
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Themed Thursdays
Aug 19 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Aug
23
Mon
2021
Out and About – Movie: “RESPECT”
Aug 23 @ 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Aug
24
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Tech Talk Tuesdays
Aug 24 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Aug
25
Wed
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)- Brunch and Shopping
Aug 25 @ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec is inviting people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go have brunch at Cochon Dingue and then head over to Winners and Homesense for shopping!

For more information or to reserve your place on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 224 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Les Bleuets du vire-crêpes & Chaudière Falls
Aug 25 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Aug
26
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ- Themed Thursdays
Aug 26 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Sep
1
Wed
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) FloresSens
Sep 1 @ 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go for a walk through the gardens at FloresSens!

Bring a lunch, as we will be eating there.

Entry to the trails is 10$

Bus pick up ( free) from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier and Shannon. We will leave at approximately 10 am and return at approximately 1 pm.

For more information and to reserve your spot on the bus contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis
Sep 1 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
7
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 7 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Sep
8
Wed
2021
Out and About – Lunch & Chaudière Falls
Sep 8 @ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
9
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 9 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Sep
13
Mon
2021
Out and About – Public Market Ste-Foy
Sep 13 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
14
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Welcome Back!
Sep 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • Rree of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

What’s new!

  • Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”.   We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
  • Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
  • Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible.  Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
  • Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Sep
15
Wed
2021
CHEP Medical Emergencies in Seniors
Sep 15 @ 10:00 AM

“Knowing how to act in a medical emergency can save a life.” (Mayo Clinic, 2017).

Knowledge is power, and the more we know, the quicker and better we can act. Join us to learn about the most common medical emergencies that seniors and caregivers may face and how to handle them.

Presenter, Jennifer Hobbs-Robert, M.ScA, BCN, CNEd, Senior Advisor – JHCP

Click the green “Register” button above to sign up.  Hope to see you there!

Out and About – Île d’Orléans
Sep 15 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
16
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Ile d’Orleans
Sep 16 @ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites members of the English Speaking Community over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week, we will discover take a tour of Ile d’Orleans. Visit a bakery, a produce stand and more!

There will be a bus pick up in Shannon ( 75 Chemin de Gosford) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( 2215 blv Valcartier). Departure approximately 9 and 9:20 a.m.

 

For more information, or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

 

 

 

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 16 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Sep 16 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Sep
18
Sat
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Arts Alive! Festival
Sep 18 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we go to explore the Arts Alive! Festival at the Morrin Centre.

Music, presentations and artisan booths will fill the Chaussée Ecossais.

Transportation ( Free!)  from Shannon Hall and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centres at approximately 1p.m.

For more information contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Sep
20
Mon
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Chutes Montmorency
Sep 20 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English Speaking Quebec invites people over 50 of the English Speaking Community to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. This week we will head over to see the spectacular Chutes Montmorency.

Pack a lunch, bring your 4$ entry fee to the Sépaq site, and let the bus bring you to the top and the bottom of the falls. With luck, the fall colours will put on a show!

There will be a bus picking people up from Shannon ( 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valartier ( 10:20 a.m.).

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out and About – Chutes Montmorency (Montmorency Falls)
Sep 20 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
21
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Sep
22
Wed
2021
Out and About – Île d’Orléans
Sep 22 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
23
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 23 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Sep 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Sep
25
Sat
2021
EPIQ Family Apple Picking Outing
Sep 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

There’s no better fall activity than apple picking!  Come join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Hilary and Shelley at Cidrerie & Vergers St-Nicolas on Saturday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. for a fun morning of climbing ladders and munching on apples.  Take home enough apples to make pies, soups, and applesauce for months!

Pay for your apples and hang out with the group! You may also want to visit the market nearby with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, guided tours, and free cider tastings.

Hope to see you there!


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Sep
27
Mon
2021
Out and About – Shopping & Lunch, Place Laurier
Sep 27 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Maria at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 224, or at: maria.hoyt@veq.ca 

Sep
28
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Sep 28 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Café au Lait Crew
Sep 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support.

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by a helpful Certified Breastfeeding Consultant from Allaitement Québec
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 5 parents plus your abdue to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Sep
29
Wed
2021
Out and About – Apple Picking, St-Nicolas
Sep 29 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Autumn Island Visit
Sep 29 @ 9:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus.

This week, we drive out to Ile d’Orléans for cider tasting, apple picking, and a bakery visit.

Cider tasting and tour is 5$ + tax, please ensure you have cash to pay for your tour and tasting and the apples you pick! Bring a bag to bring your apples home in!

Pick up from Shannon Community Centre at 9:15 a.m., Pick up from Saint-Gabriel Community Centre at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Keys to a Positive Elementary School Experience
Sep 29 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Parental support and involvement are  key to making school a positive experience right from the start.  We all want our children to enjoy learning,  to succeed academically and to be happy at school. Join us to discover how you can support your child as you navigate Quebec’s educational system together.

The session will cover these topics:

  • Arriving at school ready to learn
  • Organizing themselves
  • Reinforcing learning concepts at home
  • Expanding their vocabulary particularly in their second language
  • Establishing good  rapport with teacher and school
  • Developing study skills  and much more!

Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Questions? Please contact Jessica Price, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net

Sep
30
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Sep 30 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Sep 30 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
1
Fri
2021
EPIQ Children’s Nature Walk: Fall Trees
Oct 1 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Liana and Amanda at the beautiful Base de Plein Air in Sainte-Foy for a Nature Walk with Children on October 1.  The topic for this walk will be Fall Trees and Liana will be basing the activity on the Nature Play Today curriculum by Sarah Szuminski.

Nature play is a great way for a child to learn about the world around them.  After a short chat about the environment that you will explore, toddlers can dive into the rich sensory experience that is the great outdoors!

The target age group for this activity is 2 to 5, though younger and older siblings are welcome!

Notes: This event will happen rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather. Feel free to bring a snack for your child/children for snack time.  The walk should take about an hour.


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Oct
4
Mon
2021
Out and About – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 4 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 

Oct
5
Tue
2021
Baby Chat: Share Your Birth Stories
Oct 5 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre!

A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age.

  • Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents
  • free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

What’s new!

  • Each parent/baby will have their own little “zone/bubble”.   We will space mats far enough apart to ensure safe distancing and sanitary measures.
  • Please bring your own blanket and toys for your baby.
  • Sadly, for now, we cannot offer coffee, tea and treats just to keep things as safe as possible.  Feel free to bring your own water or beverage.
  • Registration required: We can only welcome 5 parents (with their babies) due to public health measures.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Oct
7
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Go to Jail! ( at the Morrin centre)
Oct 7 @ 10:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to go to jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin centre and then get a bite to eat.

Pick up in Shannon at the community centre at 10:00 a.m

Pick up at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community centre at 10:20 a.m.

Tickets are 6$ plus tax.

You will need your vaccine passport to get lunch at a local restaurant.

Please wear appropriate shoes, as the floor of the jail has an uneven walking surface!

 

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Catherine Baboudjian at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

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:  Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021 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  Jessica Price, Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net or reserve your place by making an online payment of $50 today.

Oct
12
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Oct
13
Wed
2021
Out and About – Apple Picking, St-Nicolas
Oct 13 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Activities and number of spaces available are based on the current public health measures. *All participants are asked to comply with these measures.

To offer suggestions or to register, please contact Dominique at: (418) 683-2366 ext. 227, or at: dominique.paddack@veq.ca 

CHEP – Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia
Oct 13 @ 10:00 AM

Join us for an informative session with:

  • Dr. Serge Gauthier, MD-Neurology
  • Claire Webster, PAC, CPCA, Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk

Our presenters will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia as well as important considerations to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individual as well as the care partner.

Registration in advance on Zoom is required. Click on the green register button above. 

 

 

 

Oct
14
Thu
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 14 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Oct
15
Fri
2021
The role of an Occupational Therapist
Oct 15 @ 10:00 AM

In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, we invite you to join us in discussing the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

Karine Morel, OT, from the Day Centre of Jeffery Hale Community Services, will cover the following topics:

  • The role of an OT
  • Fall prevention
  • How to get up from a fall
  • Home safety
  • How to access services

If you would like to join us, please send me an email at: cquenville@jhpartners.net

Oct
17
Sun
2021
EPIQ Family Hike
Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTE: This activity has been postponed until Sunday, October 17 due to weather conditions.

Shelley Dupuis and Jarryd Smith will host a family hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Sunday, October 17.  Meet in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  This is a popular place, so hopefully the early start will allow everyone to get a parking spot!  The plan is to hike to the top and enjoy a lunch together, so be sure to bring along a picnic lunch for your family.

Of special note

  • Mont Wright charges a fee of $7 per adult.  Children under 17 are free. There is a ticket machine at the entrance to the trails, near the reception pavilion. You can pay by credit or debit (Visa, Mastercard, Interac)
  •  The trail we will be taking is called ‘Sentier de la Foret ancienne’.  It is a 4km loop.
  • We expect this outing to take 3.5 hours.  It will be a 2 hour hike to the top, a half hour stop for lunch, and then an hour to come back down.
  • Be sure to dress for the weather and pack a lunch, snacks and water.
  • See this map for directions to get there.

Who can attend

This particular event is open to all parents and kiddos!

For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Check out the rest of the fall EPIQ schedule.


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Oct
18
Mon
2021
Yoga with Susa
Oct 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Caregivers’ Circle On-line Yoga session with Susa Bernard.

You will need a computer/tablet with internet connection, Yoga mat, bottle of water and a smile 🙂

Send Claire an email to confirm your presence. cquenville@jhpartners.net

Susa is a member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance. She has taught yoga for two years and practiced it for seven years.

http://www.susasparkleyoga.com

Oct
19
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Anxiety and Self-Care
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM

Feeling anxious? What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? How to recognize if you or someone you love is feeling anxious. Tips and tricks to help you cope and take care of yourself and your loved one.

Our presenter Eric Souliere is a Social Worker at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, currently working in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. . Eric has worked in the field of Mental Health and Addictions for the last 15 years with very diverse populations.

Performance Anxiety & Stress
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join psychologist Dr. David Martin to learn about performance anxiety & stress:
– Why do people get anxious regarding performance?
– Other factors that affect performance: family pressures, past traumas, motivational problems and depression
– What is stress and anxiety: why do we have it?
– Tools for managing situational anxiety

To register for the Zoom videoconference, visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-qrrTovGNGvvO2CXmgp2thSaaRgn57j 

For more information, please contact:
Ellie Fleming, 418-684-5333 ext.11835 or efleming@jhpartners.net

Oct
20
Wed
2021
Out & About – Monastère des Augustines (in Old Québec) & lunch
Oct 20 @ 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Monastère des Augustines : visit of historical site, museum & regular exposition, and boutique shopping – Lunch at the Monastère restaurant (fixed 22.50$ menu) — must bring QR code/vaccination passport; or may bring a sandwich/picnic and eat at outdoor terrace or interior courtyard (weather allowing)

Understanding the Quebec School System
Oct 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) and the Wellness Centre for an informational evening about the Quebec school system.  If you ever wondered how the school system works in Quebec or how it is different from where you moved from, then this is for you!  Our guest speaker Gina Farnell will enlighten us on what is unique about Québec’s school system and how it is different from elsewhere.

Some topics that will be covered:

  • A brief look at the history of the education system here.
  • The levels of education from Pre-Kindergarten to Cegep and University.
  • How the names of grades are different here from elsewhere.  Cycle 1 and 2, Secondary 1 and 2.
  • What is a typical school day like for a child? How does before and after school care work?
  • What is the Cegep system?
  • Quebec universities and the low tuition rates.
  • And more!

Click here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone, tablet, computer, laptop or landline.

Learn more about our School Readiness series, where you will also find a link to helpful documents prepared the School Services team of Jeffery Hale Community Services.

Questions? Please contact Maria Castro at Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) for more details: newcomers@veq.ca

Oct
21
Thu
2021
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Halloween Garden and lunch
Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the park.

After the garden we will go to Chez Victor for lunch.

Please bring your QR code for the restaurant.

For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 21 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Cancelled: Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Oct 21 @ 7:00 PM

Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event due to low registrations.  We hope to be able to offer it in the winter of 2022.

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

Get your ZOOM registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-GqrDMvHtB8rAygfjG7sTFhAfL7B4ri

For more details, contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333, ext. 12009

Oct
22
Fri
2021
Cancelled: EPIQ Family Pumpkin Decorating
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event.  Check out some of these other great Halloween activities around town.  

Join volunteer hosts Amanda and Liana for a fun morning of decorating pumpkins!  This will event will take place on the grounds outside the Gatehouse on the grounds of the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. next to Saint Brigid’s Home.

  • Bring your own pumpkin(s) and we will provide the decorations.
  • Tables are limited, so please bring a blanket for your family to sit on and decorate your pumpkin.
  • This will be an outdoor activity, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Parking is available on ch. Saint-Louis on the east side of the road. (same side as the cemetery)

Who can attend

This event is open to all parents and kiddos!

Sign up FAST 

Only 25 people can register due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.  For more details or to register, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

For more details please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Check out the rest of the fall EPIQ schedule.


About EPIQ

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.

For more information, please visit the EPIQ web page. For regular updates about the activities, subscribe to our Family Matters e-newsletter or join the EPIQ Facebook group!

Out & About – Basilica Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Come join us to visit the Basilica de Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré (free entrance) and enjoy autumn colours on the drive over! After the visit, we will stop and have lunch (at own cost) at a nearby restaurant by the St. Lawrence River (Restaurant Le Montagnais) — must bring a vaccination passport or QR code

Oct
26
Tue
2021
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project 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. Subjects range from device settings, email use, taking/sharing photos, security, etc. You are also welcome to join with your own device, but keep in mind these sessions are geared towards android devices.

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, games, museum visits, recipe shares, etc.)

For more information and to register, contact Catherine (catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca) 418-683-2366 x 228

Café au Lait Crew
Oct 26 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support.

  • Connect with other English-speaking parents
  • Support provided by our breastfeeding coach
  • Scale available to check baby’s growth
  • Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed before, those who are breastfeeding now, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.

Registration required. We can only accommodate 5 parents plus your babies due to space restrictions and social distancing requirements.

To register or for more details, please contact Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net

Oct
27
Wed
2021
Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion
Oct 27 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a valuable information session with The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec

 

This session will explore: 

 

  • Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion

  • Understand the conflicting emotions we may experience as a caregiver so we can define our strengths and set our limits in the caring context.

 

Please send Claire an email to register: cquenville@jhpartners.net

 

Oct
28
Thu
2021
Out & About – Morrin Centre (“Go to Jail!”) visits & lunch in Old Quebec
Oct 28 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM

(New date: Thursday 10/28):

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to Go to Jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin Centre and then get a bite to eat in Old Québec.

Tickets are 6$ plus tax.

You will need your Vaccine Passport to get lunch at a local restaurants.

For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus, contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 28 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more. You are also welcome to join on your own device.

For more information or to sign up, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Oct
29
Fri
2021
Out & About – Brunch & Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham
Oct 29 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Parc de Jeanne d’Arc on the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the park.

Before the garden walk, we will brunch and/or have a coffee — please bring your QR code for the restaurant.

For more information on Out & About outings or to reserve your spot on the bus, please contact Dominique Paddack at 418-683-2366 x 227 or by e-mail: dominique.paddack@veq.ca.

 

Lifelong Learning
Oct 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

In honour of International Internet Day on October 29, this presentation will offer guidance on how to stay safe while banking, shopping, and browsing the web. We will also discuss common online scams and what to do protect yourself. This activity was originally performed virtually for the 2020-2021 season but will have some updates.

This event will run in-person and online. Registration is required.

Join in-person: email Meghan Radden, Programme Coordinator or call 418.681.1258. Space is limited.

Join virtually: Click HERE.

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning mailing list to notification of upcoming activities.

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