Upcoming Events and Activities

Dec
1
Thu
2022
Piñata Workshop – Community Christmas Hamper Campaign
Dec 1 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cold winds announce the upcoming Christmas season!

VEQ is once again collaborating with the yearly Christmas Hamper Campaign, an initiative to help families in need during the holidays.

This year, María Castro, the Newcomers Coordinator will host a two-hour workshop, during which you will learn the fundamentals of making your own piñatas!

All materials are provided and prepared in advance so that at the end of the evening, you can go home with your finished product. Children are encouraged to participate, but those under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult.

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ All proceeds go directly to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

 

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Dec 1 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Dec
2
Fri
2022
Chit Chat Club
Dec 2 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.

Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.

Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

Take-A-Break: Pilates for parents
Dec 2 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Get moving with other parents

Wear comfortable clothing to this Take-a-Break as our guest speaker for the morning will be Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien from Lovjoy Pilates.  Alexandra will be guiding us through a few introductory pilates exercises suitable for busy parents.   Alexandra has been a pilates instructor since 2015 and has studied in the areas of pilates for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause and mental health.  We are very excited to have her with us for this Take-a-Break for a guest speaker.  Come join us and get your body moving!   We will have mats for the exercises on site.  Just bring yourselves and your little ones.

Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!

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
  • An opportunity for pre-school aged kids to play and interact with one another.
  • Parents must stay on-site.

Let us know if you are coming so that we can best prepare our space to welcome you.  To let us know you will be joining us, please email Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator.

 

Northern Perimeter Out and About: German Christmas Market and lunch
Dec 2 @ 10:15 AM – 2:30 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 go out and about. This week, a visit to the Christmas Market in Old Quebec. Stroll about the enchanted site and then warm up with lunch at a local restaurant ( resto TBD).

Slap on some crampons!

Bus transportation from 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 10:20

Bus transportation from 2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30

To confirm your participation ( or for any questions) contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Dec
5
Mon
2022
In Stitches
Dec 5 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!

Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.

Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.

For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

This activity is open to all adults!

Dec
6
Tue
2022
Baby Chat Café: Holiday get together
Dec 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat is…

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
  • You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

Let us know if you are coming so that we can best prepare our space to welcome you.  To let us know you will be joining us, please email Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator.

Conflict Resolution YES workshop
Dec 6 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

More information to come.

Picture This – Find Your Style
Dec 6 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.

With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.

Two discussions will also be held throughout the project, where the Morrin Centre invites participants to share some old and new photos and the story behind each of them.

The project will wrap up with a temporary photo exhibit gathering both old and new pictures from the project participants and the Morrin Centre archives.

Full details here.

Journaling and Wellness Workshop
Dec 6 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Whether you’re an experienced writer or not, writing can help you clear your head, improve your mood, and reduce anxiety when caring for someone. Join Suzanne Reisler Litwin, author and educator, as she introduces us to journaling. In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to create your journal, how to use it, and what the benefits are for your health and well-being as a caregiver.

Be sure to contact Anaïs now to register and get your first journal for free!

Registration is mandatory

Click the green register button above.  For more details, please email Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Caregivers’ Circle Coordinator or call her at 581-446-7476.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Dec
7
Wed
2022
Tips, tricks and tools for living with arthritis
Dec 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Tips, tricks and tools for living with arthritis

This presentation will provide viewers with an understanding of strategies and tools to help manage arthritis symptoms and fight the fire arthritis. It will focus on strategies to help extinguish the flames caused by this condition.

Parts of the session are pre-recorded by a health professional, followed by an interactive live Q&A with an Arthritis Society Canada volunteer. The topics to be covered include the following:

  • A brief overview of arthritis
  • Joint protection
  • Pain management
  • Physical activity and exercise
  • Assistive tools and devices

Please register to get the Zoom log in information by emailing Claire Quenville, our Well 50+ Program Coordinator.

Dec
8
Thu
2022
Last Day to Submit Howliday Contest Photos
Dec 8 all day

Got Santa Claws or Hanu-cat at home?
(Grinches are also welcome!)

Show off your pet while supporting the Quebec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

Send us a photo of your pet(s) embracing the holiday spirit and stand a chance to win a prize for your furry companion(s)! 🎄

A $10 donation to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign per entry is required to enter the contest.
⭐ Simply go to: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8671?v1=true
⭐ Make a $10 donation, and mention VEQ Pets
⭐ Send your photo to Melissa at melissa.wan@veq.ca by December 8!

– Voting will begin on Facebook on December 9
– Winners will be announced on December 16

• By submitting a photo, you agree to your photo being posted on our social media and the VEQ newsletter. •

Find out about the campaign: https://qchampers.ca/

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Dec
9
Fri
2022
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Elves
Dec 9 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.

 

Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil

Dec
10
Sat
2022
Holiday run-around & fun family event
Dec 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Mark your calendars for our Holiday run-around & fun event for the whole family on Saturday, December 10 from 10 to 11:30 am at Quebec High School.  Join us for a festive holiday celebration full of fun activities.

Activities on site: 

  • Run around activities and games in the gym with Jarryd
  • Craft corner with Amanda: get your kids creative minds flowing with some fun holiday crafts: ornaments and paper snowflakes and more.
  • Face painting
  • Cookie decorating
  • Snacks
  • An appearance from the Wellness Care Bear

Help others in our community

Open your hearts and help families in need in more than one way this year!

  • Bring a financial donation to the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign and enter our raffle for one of three amazing family gift baskets
  • Bring a new or lightly-used toy for families from the Refugee Health Clinic.

Important details!

Let us know you are coming. Register here by December 2 so that we can best prepare for you!

Parking at Quebec High School: Either on the street or in the back parking lot behind the school.

Volunteer to help:  Pleae contact Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before, during, or after the event, any bit of help is greatly appreciated!

Questions or want more details?  Email Jessica.

Christmas Sing-Along
Dec 10 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

You are invited to a Christmas Sing-Along with choir director Katharina Urbschat and organist and pianist Irène Brisson.

Songs and poems will be in English and in French. 

Admission is free, a goodwill offering will be appreciated.

Song sheets will be given out at the event to help you with the lyrics 🙂

Dec
12
Mon
2022
In Stitches
Dec 12 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Calling on knitters and crocheters of all levels ( or those who want to learn)!

Drop in once a month to the VEQ Community Space in Shannon, bring your projects or bring your questions, our volunteer, Jennifer will be happy to guide you.

Bring your own materials, if you are a beginner, look for worsted weight wool, and size 4 or 4.5 needles or crochet hooks. Light refreshments provided.

For any questions, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

This activity is open to all adults!

Dec
13
Tue
2022
Northern Perimeter out and about: Cookie decorating with Valcartier Elementary!
Dec 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Get into the holiday spirit and have some fun with the Valcartier Elementary School students. Join the gang and decorate home baked Christmas cookies!

Bus from Shannon at 10:15 a.m.

The activity will be occuring in Saint-Gabriel – de Valcartier at 10:30 a.m.

Please confirm your participation no later than December 8th so there are enough cookies baked for all.

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

Holiday Happy Hour 2022
Dec 13 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us in celebrating the holiday season!

The Voice of English-speaking Québec, in partnership with the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, is delighted to invite you and your family to our annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre. Support a good cause, enjoy a glass, savour a bite and take a moment to wish your colleagues, friends and partners a wonderful holiday season!

DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: The Morrin Centre – 44, chaussée des Écossais, Québec City

Please RSVP by December 6 to:
info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221

All proceeds from the cash bar will go towards the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • PLEASE BRING INDOOR FOOTWEAR TO PROTECT THE FRAGILE WOOD FLOORING AT THE CENTRE
  • PARKING AVAILABLE ON SURROUNDING STREETS AND UNDER CITY HALL
  • THE MORRIN CENTRE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Dec
15
Thu
2022
Art Therapy for Caregivers: Holiday special
Dec 15 @ 7:00 PM

When caring for someone, holidays can bring both wonderful and difficult emotions. Join art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse as she helps us navigate these emotions through art. No artistic talent is needed. These sessions are intended to help you explore your feelings while enjoying the life affirming pleasures of creating art.

Registration required

To register or for more details, please email Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Caregivers’ Circle Coordinator or call her at 581-446-7476.

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Dec 15 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Dec
20
Tue
2022
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Dec 20 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At December’s meeting, we will be discussing Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s political thriller, State of Terror.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Dec
21
Wed
2022
Walking Distance:Solstice Walk
Dec 21 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Join us for a lantern-light walk on the Valcartier community centre path to celebrate the solstice!

Walk begins at approximately 3:40 p.m.

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

Dec
22
Thu
2022
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Dec 22 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Dec
29
Thu
2022
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Dec 29 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Jan
5
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jan 5 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Jan
9
Mon
2023
The Writer’s Workshop
Jan 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

If you have taken part to the Journaling and Wellness workshop, or if you are already familiar with the journaling process, this workshop is for you.

Join Suzanne Reisler Litwin, author and educator, as she helps us navigate through journaling techniques. Through this workshop, you will learn how to refine your approach and make the most out of your journaling moments.

Registration is mandatory.

To register, contact Anaïs at 581-446-7476 or afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net

This activity exists thanks to funding from:

Jan
11
Wed
2023
Lifelong Learning: End of Life medical care webinar
Jan 11 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

This workshop looks at different options for end-of-life medical care.

Specifically, this workshop will cover:

  • Advance medical directives.
  • Medical aid in dying (MAID).
  • Palliative care.

To reserve your spot please click the link below and fill out the form:
https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/workshop/end-of-life-2023-01-11/

Jan
12
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Jan
16
Mon
2023
In Stitches
Jan 16 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your knitting or crocheting and come work on your projects. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? Come and learn for free! Bring your materials and we’ll get you started!

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

Jan
17
Tue
2023
Baby Chat Café: Language stimulation through Storytime
Jan 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat is…

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
  • You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity 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

Jan
18
Wed
2023
Lifelong Learning: Wills, the Basics
Jan 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

This workshop will give an overview of wills and why it’s important to have one.

Topics to be covered:

  • What is a will.
  • Why make one.
  • How to make one.
  • Who can help you make one.
  • The cost.

To reserve your spot please click the link below and fill out the form:
https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/workshop/wills-the-basics-2023-01-18/

Jan
19
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jan 19 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Jan
20
Fri
2023
Take-A-Break: Family Literacy Day
Jan 20 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!

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.

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity 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

Jan
21
Sat
2023
Newcomers Outing to the Civilisation Museum
Jan 21 @ 12:35 PM – 3:25 PM

Meeting people in a new city where the official language is probably not one you are fluent in can be challenging. VEQ has organised a FREE self-guided visit to the Civilisation Museum, where you will surely not lack conversation topics!

Since it is required by the museum, we have access to a specific number of attendees, and registration is required. The maximum capacity is 24 people, regardless of age.

The entrance to the exhibit Times of Pharaohs is scheduled at 1:00 PM. Please note that for this exhibit we must respect the time allotted to our group.

If you cannot register online or prefer doing so by phone, feel free to call Maria CASTRO!

Jan
23
Mon
2023
In Stitches
Jan 23 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.

Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jan
24
Tue
2023
Lifelong Learning: Japanese “Kakizome” Calligraphy
Jan 24 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Kakizome is often translated as the first writing of the year, and an annual event in Japan traditionally held on the second of January. Yumi Matsuyama will show us how to write a meaningful word or sentence on beautiful paper for the New Year. Think of it as a New Year’s resolution, in brushstroke.

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

Signup for the Lifelong Learning mailing list for updates on activities. Questions or concerns? Contact Catherine, call 418.681.1258.

Jan
25
Wed
2023
BFly : Northern Perimeter Out and About
Jan 25 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Chase away the winter blues by strolling through the BFLy exhibit! Stroll through the 4 greenhouses filled with butterflies.

The cost of entry is 16$ plus tax, tickets can be purchased the day of, on site.

Bus transportation free from

438 Boul Jacques Cartier: 9:30 a.m. departure

2215 boul Valcartier: 9:45 am departure.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the activity to occur.

Confirm your presence by Monday, January 23rd to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jan
26
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Jan 26 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Jan
27
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
Jan 27 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.

Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.

Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

Jan
28
Sat
2023
Newcomers Snowshoeing Excursion
Jan 28 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors even in the winter?!

 

You’ve been wanting to try snowshoeing but don’t own a pair?

 

VEQ in partnership with Accès-Loisirs will take you to the Jacques-Cartier Nat’l Park to enjoy a day of winter fun!

 

We only have 15 snowshoes for adults and a 5for children’s sizes. It is thus important that you reserve your spot!

 

***This visit is not guided.***

Participants are free to choose the trail of their preference.

 

We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place and try a new winter sport while making new friends, you only need to sign up!

We will leave from our offices (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy) at 9:00. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance.  Once there, you can choose the activities you would like to do, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration. We will leave the park at 3:00 PM. Hiking sticks are optional, and not provided by VEQ.

Every passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride.

Click here to see the list of trails open for the season, difficulty, length, type of trail (roundtrip or loop), estimated duration (it all depends on one’s rhythm)

Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested how-to dress checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free.

More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:

What to wear winter hiking

Snowshoeing Checklist

Snowshoe Gear Checklist

 

 

Jan
29
Sun
2023
Hockey Game!
Jan 29 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 

A New(comers’) Experience—On January 29th, VEQ is taking you to a Remparts de Québec hockey game.

To join in the fun:

Registrations are required, and a $10 fee per person will apply.

We will provide:

  • Round-trip transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot to Le Centre Videotron
  • A combo meal: 2 hot dogs, fries, and a soda
  • Your ticket to the game!

***LIMITED SPACE, we have 20 tickets***

The details:

  • Meet at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot at 1:45 p.m.- The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. sharp

    – Eat and chat

    – The game starts at 3 p.m.

    – Our bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. to bring us back to the Jeffery Hale Pavilion parking lot. You may take the bus, or choose to opt out (for example, if the game is not over), in which case your ride back will be your responsibility.

For more information and to register, please contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 225

For registration, click HERE.

 

Jan
30
Mon
2023
Lifelong Learning: Chair Yoga with Susa Bernard
Jan 30 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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

Susa Bernard, of Susa Sparkle Yoga, will lead us through some Chair Yoga exercises followed by a discussion on wellness. Susa is passionate about yoga, or healing movement, for all ages. Members will be able todo chair yoga by themselves after this session and thus continue to improve their physical and mental health.

Wear comfortable clothes and think about any health and wellness related questions you might have.

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

Space is limited.

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

In Stitches
Jan 30 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.

Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Jan
31
Tue
2023
Café au Lait Crew: Is my baby drinking enough?
Jan 31 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from our Allaitement Québec certified breastfeeding support volunteer  Camille Nadeau.

  • 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 10 participants (including 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

Picture This – Memory Sharing
Jan 31 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.

With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.

For this workshop:

Do you have old photos full of history? You know, the ones in black and white from your parents’ or grandparents’ era, tucked away in a box up in the attic? Then please come and share your photos and their stories with us during our memory sharing meetings!We are looking particularly for photos featuring the English-speaking community of Quebec and the Morrin Centre. They could eventually be featured in a temporary exhibit presented at the Morrin Centre later this year. You are invited to send digitized copies prior to the meetings. We are also able to digitize them for you as needed.To learn more, visit the event webpage or contact our Heritage Coordinator at anthonyarata@morrin.org.If you have pictures you would like to share but none of the meetings scheduled suit you, please email our Heritage Coordinator and send him your pictures anyway!

Full details here.

Feb
1
Wed
2023
School Registration and English Schools in Quebec
Feb 1 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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 “School Registration and the English School System in Quebec” will feature a panel of professionals from Central Quebec School Board to help answer your questions.

This 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?

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

Feb
2
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Feb 2 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Feb
3
Fri
2023
Take-A-Break: Raising bilingual or multilingual children
Feb 3 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!

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.

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity 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

Feb
4
Sat
2023
French Sing-Along, hosted by Canadian Parents for French and Ressource Espace Familles
Feb 4 @ 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

We are excited to once again collaborate with Canadian Parents for French!

 

Two singing sessions to choose from :
1:00 PM-2:00 PM & 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

 

Join CPF QCNU for a free, in person sing-along event near you! We will be travelling across our vast territory to host workshops teaching and performing French-Canadian folk songs as a community.

 

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This initiative is specifically designed for French-learners and will be presented both in English and in français facile.

This community learning will provide:

  • an opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practice French in a safe environment,
  • a connection to local Québécois culture,
  • free snacks,
  • a chance to win door prizes, and
  • music to feed you soul!

Target group: This workshop is specifically tailored for families with children aged 7-13, however older and younger youth can also participate and adults are expected to join in too!

 

 

 

Feb
6
Mon
2023
Lifelong Learning: Becoming a Writer with Bill Cox
Feb 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Lifelong Learning member Bill Cox will discuss the beginnings of his writing career, the process of getting published and all the joys and pitfalls met along the way. If you’ve ever been interested in becoming a professional writer this activity is for you! For more information please click this link to read more about Bill’s book. 

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

Space is limited.

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

In Stitches
Feb 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your knitting or crocheting, or come and learn how in this free get-together. Open to 16+.

Contact Catherine with any questions, 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Feb
7
Tue
2023
Picture This – Composition and Computer Photo-Editing
Feb 7 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.

With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.

Did you miss our 2022 photography workshops? You have one more chance to attend them!Given the popularity of the workshops, the Morrin Centre will be repeating two of the workshops in February 2023. Registration for these workshops is open as a “pre-sale” to Morrin Centre members from January 25 to February 1st. Registration will then open to non-members until all tickets are gone. Don’t miss your chance!February 7, 6:30 p.m.: Photography CompositionFebruary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Computer Photo-Editing – The EssentialsTo register during this “pre-sale” period, members are invited to email our Events Coordinator at jeannelebosse@morrin.org. The workshops are offered for free to Morrin Centre members.

Full details here.

Feb
8
Wed
2023
Monastère des Augustines ( Northern Perimeter Outing)
Feb 8 @ 9:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go Out and About!

This outing will be to the Monastère des Augustines where we will get a tour of the Monastery. Invite a friend!

Free transportation is provided from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.

Bus pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:20 a.m

Bus pick up at 2215 boul Valcartier: 9:50 a.m.

A minimum of 5 participants is required to go on the outing.

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

 

OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Feb 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions and to see full details, visit the website HERE.

Feb
9
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Feb
10
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
Feb 10 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.

Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.

Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

Travellin’ Toddler Time: Valentines
Feb 10 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Who We Are

Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack.

This activity is a great way to:
* Practice fine motor skills
* Discover new craft ideas
* Encourage creative learning as a family
* Meet new friends!
Every month is a new theme and host.

 

Join in on the fun!
Reserve your place by contacting Quebec City Reading Council by phone, email or Facebook.
418-681-1258; info@qcrc.org; @quebeccityreadingcouncil

Feb
11
Sat
2023
Art Therapy in Shannon
Feb 11 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Feb
13
Mon
2023
Out and About: Brunch & Shopping at Laurier
Feb 13 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more! This week join us Laurier Mall to do some shopping and grab a bite to eat at Allô! Mon Coco!

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

Feb
14
Tue
2023
Baby Chat Café: Reconnecting with your partner after having children
Feb 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat is…

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
  • You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity 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

Lifelong Learning: Express Lunch with Ateliers & Saveurs
Feb 14 @ 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

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

Back by popular demand! This will be our second event with Ateliers & Saveurs.

***More details to come.***

Space will be limited to 15 people and there will be a small cost involved.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, orcall 418.681.1258.

Space is limited.

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

Feb
15
Wed
2023
YES Business Coaching
Feb 15 @ 9:00 AM – Feb 16 @ 3:00 PM

YES Business Coaching

Day 1: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 6:00 PM

Day 2: Meetings every hour starting at 10:00 and ending (last one) at 2:00 PM

The Magic of Canada (Bilingual)
Feb 15 @ 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

This is a first in the history of VEQ! For centuries, we’ve been fascinated and intrigued by the skills magician have. Canadian Parents for French in partnership with VEQ brings you this entertaining activity to the comfort of your home or office, FREE of charge.

 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgLf9IOdBwgHs5i599jJxSwfv8_l37IoIy6W3qx3g6tLf1pA/viewform

 

https://qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/virtual-cultural-events/

Social Enterprises in Québec City
Feb 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Social enterprises, cooperatives, and nonprofits play a major role in our region. Interested in enterprises that value humans over profit and create meaningful change?

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec and SEEnet for presentations from CDEC de Québec and social entrepreneurs and representatives from the Nos choses ont une deuxième vie online thrift shop; La Coop de Yoga; Les Urbainculteurs; and Materia, centre diffusion en métiers d’art à Québec. A panel discussion and question-and-answer session will follow.

We’ll explore topics including:

-What are social enterprises? Where are they found in Québec City?
-How are they effective solutions for community issues?
-How do I start my own social enterprise?

Wednesday, February 15, 7–9 p.m.

Moulin des Jésuites, 7960 Boul. Henri-Bourassa

Free event, refreshments providedRegistration required by February 13 via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/work-that-makes-a…

Hosted by SEEnet and Voice of English-speaking Québec, this event has been made possible with the financial support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.SEEnet: https://see-net.ca/

Voice of English-speaking Québec: https://veq.ca/
Le Moulin des Jésuites: https://www.facebook.com/moulindesjesuites
CDEC de Québec: https://www.facebook.com/cdecdequebec
Nos Choses ont une deuxième vie: https://www.facebook.com/noschoses/
La Coop de yoga: https://www.facebook.com/lacoopdeyoga
Les Urbainculteurs: https://www.facebook.com/LesUrbainculteurs
Centre Materia: https://www.facebook.com/centremateria
Feb
16
Thu
2023
Russia, Ukraine and Vladimir Putin, Lifelong Learning
Feb 16 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

The Russian attack on Ukraine and the Ukrainians’ amazing resistance is one of the most extraordinary and important events of our lifetime. Its impact will resonate on the world for decades to come. For over a decade Barry has been studying Russian and Ukrainian history, and has travelled extensively in both countries. He is in daily contact with Ukrainian friends and follows the war closely, both on a political and military level.

This illustrated presentation, of forty minutes duration, shows wartime life in the famous Ukrainian city of Odesa and then moves on to a 2015 trip to Moscow to view the 70th anniversary parade of Russia’s winning of the Great Patriotic War. (WWII) Some of the photos are astonishing.

After showing these images, Barry will move on to try and explain the character and history of the Russian people which has led to this criminal war, and discuss the personality of Vladimir Putin, a leader who is the ultimate symbol of Russia’s inability to deal with its turbulent past.

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, orcall 418.681.1258.

Space is limited.

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

Travel Log: Lifelong Learning
Feb 16 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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

Presented by Barry Lane

CANADIAN PACIFIC AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL

The story of Canadian Pacific is one of the greatest stories in the world. Straddling the continent for more than a century and globe for more than fifty years, Canadian Pacific is inextricably linked with the history of Canada itself.

In 1885, the company completed the construction of two thousand miles of railway system and linking the Atlantic to the Pacific. It then established fleets of vessels on both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, laying the foundation for a transportation route that allowed members of the British Empire to travel around the world. To enhance the travel experience, the company also constructed great castle-like hotels, including the Algonquin in St. Andrews, the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, and the Banff Springs Hotel in the Rockies, which themselves became landmarks.

With a 40 minute illustrated presentation, author and lecturer, Barry Lane will relate this special history, and then go on to talk about his experiences as a cruise ship lecturer and leader of Trans-Canada rail trip journeys. (He has lectured on at least 200 different cruises in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean, and been leader/lecturer of 15 rail trips across Canada, all of which stayed in CP’s great railway hotels. He will give you some travel trips for your future travels.

As a door prize to the talk, Barry will also offer a copy of his “sumptuously illustrated,” 2015 book, “Canadian Pacific and the Golden Age of Travel

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, orcall 418.681.1258.

Space is limited.

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

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Feb 16 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Feb
18
Sat
2023
Quebec City Kilt Skate
Feb 18 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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The first annual Quebec City Kilt Skate will be held at the Anneau Rink on the historic Plains of Abraham February 18, 2023 at 5.30pm. The skate is part of The Great Canadian Kilt Skate coordinated by the Scottish Society of Ottawa from coast to coast and features 14 Canadian and two American cities. Here are some fun highlights from previous years and participating communities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF0w7m28e_Y

The Great Canadian Kilt Skate celebrates the longstanding cultural relationship between Scottish and Canadien/Quebecois dating back to eighteenth century and beyond. The Auld Alliance! The Kilt Skate is held in association with the Morrin Cultural Centre with musical support by members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders. For more information here’s a link to their website: https://www.78thfraser.ca/

We will honour the flags of Canada, Scotland and Quebec with bagpipes and a ceremonial loop of the oval rink. Following the Kilt Skate participants and other music lovers are invited back to the Galway Pub. 1112 Cartier where the Fraser Highlanders and other performers will sing, play Celtic music with the bagpipers from 7.00 to 8.15pm.

For more information or to volunteer please contact:

 Andy MacCulloch, Director of Kilt Skate and Communications:  andy@ottscot.ca
Feb
20
Mon
2023
Craft Café #1
Feb 20 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

I’m happy to announce that in May, my parents, Chris and Kay Hawker will be visiting Canada. Both will be presenting for LLL that month. In preparation for this, and my mother’s presentation on embroidery, I invite you to join me for the first Craft Café activity. Bring any projects you may have and enjoy a cup of tea while chatting and crafting with other LLL members. This will be a limited series, once a month, until May.

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

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

Feb
21
Tue
2023
Out and About: Brunch & Shopping at Laurier
Feb 21 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more! This week join us Laurier Mall to do some shopping and grab a bite to eat at Allô! Mon Coco!

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

Picture This – Composition and Computer Photo-Editing
Feb 21 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Morrin Centre’s Picture This is a photography project in three parts.

With the help of professional photographer Jacques Gaines, the Morrin Centre offers a series of five photography workshops. Each workshop, held on a Tuesday evening, will present a different aspect of photography, from framing to photo-editing.

Did you miss our 2022 photography workshops? You have one more chance to attend them!Given the popularity of the workshops, the Morrin Centre will be repeating two of the workshops in February 2023. Registration for these workshops is open as a “pre-sale” to Morrin Centre members from January 25 to February 1st. Registration will then open to non-members until all tickets are gone. Don’t miss your chance!February 7, 6:30 p.m.: Photography CompositionFebruary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Computer Photo-Editing – The EssentialsTo register during this “pre-sale” period, members are invited to email our Events Coordinator at jeannelebosse@morrin.org. The workshops are offered for free to Morrin Centre members.

Full details here.

Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Feb 21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s online book club! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing Jill Pitkeathley’s novel Cassandra & Jane. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection.

Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will meet in the Library, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!Thank you to our partner La Maison Anglaise for their support.

 

 

Feb
22
Wed
2023
The Great Black History Trivia Challenge: Lifelong Learning
Feb 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

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

So, you think you’re a history expert, but how about Black history? If you didn’t already know, February is Black History Month (BHM) and LLL will be celebrating trivia style! Put on your competitive hat and come have some fun in this educational Jeopardy-style game that will be sure to test your knowledge of Black History. Hosted by QCRC’s Special Project Coordinator Michelle Osbourne, participants will be set up in groups, asked a series of questions, and the team with the most points wins! Join us for laughs, fun and learning for BHM 2023!

TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, orcall 418.681.1258.

Space is limited.

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

Art Therapy in Shannon
Feb 22 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Taxes (provincial and federal) workshop for Newcomers
Feb 22 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Start jotting down your questions!!! We’ll have the  presence of a Revenu QC and CRA representatives to answer our questions and walk us through the process of filing our provincial taxes.

This information session is especifically designed for newcomers (to Canada and to the province of Québec).

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Register here!

 

If you can’t join us in person, here is the information to join virtually!

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 290 520 337 638
Passcode: 2Dupp9

Download Teams | Join on the web

Learn More | Meeting options

 

Feb
23
Thu
2023
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Feb 23 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Feb
25
Sat
2023
Newcomers Outing to Village Vacances Valcartier
Feb 25 @ 9:15 AM – 5:00 PM

***Given that this event will be subsidized, only participants who moved to the Greater Québec city region in the past 5 years are eligible for this activity. ***

 

 

Saturday, February 25th, 20223

9:15 AM-5:00 PM

COST: $15  (plus Eventbrite fees) –  Take advantage of the 67% discount!!

 

The bus is FREE and leaves at 9:15 am from Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Sainte-Foy).

The return to Québec City is scheduled at 4:30 PM (from Village Vacances Valcartier).

We will have a second pick-up location in Shannon at 9:30 am at the Centre de la Famille de Valcartier (Edifice 93 C.P. 1000, Succursale Forces, Courcelette, QC G0A 4Z0) *AS NEEDED

 

***LIMITED SPACING FOR THIS EVENT***

 

Please be aware that the only storage available at the venue is at a cost of $10 (and $10 deposit), cash only; and it is not provided by VEQ.

Snacks and lunches are not provided by VEq but you are allowed  to bring your own, or you can purchase on-site (there are several restaurants). Your personal items can be left unattended in the designated areas at the owner’s risk. VEQ will not be responsible for any stolen/lost property.

 

RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2023

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 20, 2023

 

Questions? Contact VEQ at 418-683-2366 ext. 225 or newcomers@veq.ca

 

Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

 

 

Feb
28
Tue
2023
Café au Lait Crew: Positioning mom and baby for a comfortable feed
Feb 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from our Allaitement Québec certified breastfeeding support volunteer  Camille Nadeau.

  • 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 10 participants (including 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

**POSTPONED** (Not quite) Spring Fest 2023
Feb 28 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
**Due to a temporary closure of the 3Brasseurs Laurier, we need to POSTPONE our 5 @ 7 that was scheduled for February 28th.
Stay tuned for a new date soon!**

 

An excuse to get social!
Do you think winter is way too long?
VEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at 3 Brasseurs Laurier on February 28.

Come one, come all!
Meet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to, and get information on what we have in store for you next.
Nibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks may be purchased on-site.
Bring your friends 🙂

Please RSVP to Maria Hoyt at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by February 23.

We will be located on the Main Floor of the restaurant. See you there!

Quebec City Women’s Club February Presentation
Feb 28 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Invited speaker: Lisa Matthes, Postdoctoral fellow in Oceanography, Takuvik Joint International Laboratory, Université Laval /CNRS

Title: The role of advanced robotics in studying the Arctic under-ice light field

Zoom link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/66544948499?pwd=aTRKejBsVnVGdDUvK0doemUzOWZwZz09

The Arctic Ocean has been the epicentre of climate change with a much faster warming rate compared to the globe. This warming causes the sea ice cover to shrink rapidly with a large impact on all levels of the Arctic marine food web, from polar bears to microscopic algae. Oceanographic studies of the changes in this remote and hard-to-access region are often limited to small areas and/or short time periods, which hampers predictions about the future of the sea ice ecosystem. This talk will provide insights on how recent advancements in underwater robotics help to extend the knowledge about the development of phytoplankton blooms throughout the year. Together, we will look at how optical and biological data are collected by remotely operated and autonomous platforms over larger spatial and temporal scales to better understand the marine ecosystem in Baffin Bay.

Lisa Matthes: After graduating with a master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Rostock in Germany and a PhD degree in Arctic Research at the University of Manitoba, Lisa Matthes joined the Takuvik International Research Laboratory as postdoctoral fellow in April 2021. Her research work focuses on light availability in the marine ecosystem and how it controls the magnitude and timing of Arctic primary production. She is specifically interested in how a sea ice cover impacts light propagation in the underlying water column and how it affects phytoplankton throughout the Arctic growth season. To find answers to these questions, she deploys optical sensor packages in combination with advanced underwater robotics and collects water samples for many biological parameters during field expeditions in the Arctic and sub-Arctic Ocean.

 

 

 

Mar
1
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Mar 1 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn the library application Libby with the experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby: from downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing e-books and audiobooks, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more.

If you have questions, to see full details and to register, click HERE.

Stress & Anxiety – Supporting our children through their primary school years
Mar 1 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Feeling stressed and anxious is very common in day-to-day life for children in primary school. It could be related to school work, tests, social situations, sports, family changes, sickness, conflicts with friends or family, and more. Parents and caregivers, join us for a virtual conference to learn more about stress and anxiety and for tips on helping your child in their daily life.

Some topics covered by our guest speaker psycho educator Julie Fraser:

  • The difference between stress and anxiety.
  • The impacts of stress and anxiety on a child.
  • How stress and anxiety can show up in children.
  • Recognizing if your child’s reaction to stress is normal.
  • What you can do to help your child cope with stress.
  • When you should seek help from others and where to get it.

Register today!

Don’t stress, just register!  Register here via our ZOOM registration link.

For more information or to register, please email Jessica Price, Family Matters Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-684-5333, ext. 12009.

Mar
2
Thu
2023
Lifelong Learning: Guided Tour – Musée de la Civilisation
Mar 2 @ 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday, March 2: Guided Tour at Musee de la Civilisation
9:45am – 12:30pmLOCATION: Quebec City Reading Council ->Musee ->QCRC3005 William Stuart, room 201, Quebec (QC) G1W 1V4

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area.FACILITATOR: Musée de la Civilisation

Lifelong Learning members will be given a guided tour of the Musée de la Civilisation and visit the “Time of the Pharaohs” exhibit. Transportation for this event is provided. Please arrive at the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre by 9:45am, the bus will leave at 10am sharp.  We will arrive at the museum at 10:30am, check our coats and enjoy a 45-minute tour, until 11:30am. We will be meeting at the entrance to head back to the bus at 11:45am. The bus will leave to return to EQLC at 12pm.

Free parking is available at the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre.

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

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Mar 2 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Mar
8
Wed
2023
Eat Well to Age Well
Mar 8 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Our bodies tend to change with age, and so does our lifestyle! Your schedule, your pace, your environment: all of these factors influence your food and water intake. Through the meals and snacks we eat each day, how can we help our bodies function properly and age well?

Join Inès Auclair Mangliar, registered dietitian, as she informs us about the nutritional aspects of aging. This information session will be interactive, so bring your questions, concerns, and curiosity!

Everyone must register

You can attend this event in person at the community Wellness Centre or attend on Zoom.  To register, please email Anaïs or call her at 581-446-7476.

Mar
9
Thu
2023
Northern Perimeter Community Solutions: Transportation and Home Services
Mar 9 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Join VEQ and SEEnet to discuss transportation and home services for community members in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. We’ll hear from experts and discuss potential nonprofit and cooperative solutions.

DATE:
Thursday, March 9
TIME:
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOCATION:
Valcartier Community Center
1743, boul. Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC G3N 1E1
Please register here:
https://bit.ly/3m7nyXr

 

Art Session for Newcomers
Mar 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sign up now!!!

There are only 12 spots per session!

 

According to last year’s survey, most newcomers wanted us to offer Art workshops! Well, this series of Art therapy AND workshops are designed for you! Art therapist Sophie Lessard-Latendresse will help you deal with your feelings, while being in a safe place.

 

The session starts at 6:30 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.

 

 

EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Mar 9 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Mar
11
Sat
2023
Shannon Irish Show
Mar 11 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 54th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 1:00pm and 7:30pm.

Please confirm your presence to Kerry King by calling or emailing by March 7th, 2023.

Tickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:
Adults $10
Children 6-12 yrs $5
Children 5 and under FREE

Note:
VEQ IS OFFERING TRANSPORTATION TO THE EVENING SHOW
Find out more about transportation here

Shannon Irish Show
Mar 11 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 54th edition of the “Shannon Irish Show” sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon, the show will be held at the Shannon Community Centre, at 75 Gosford Road in Shannon at 1:00pm and 7:30pm.

Please confirm your presence to Kerry King by calling or emailing by March 7th, 2023.

Tickets are cash only and can be bought at the door:
Adults $10
Children 6-12 yrs $5
Children 5 and under FREE

 

Note:
VEQ IS OFFERING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE EVENING SHOW

**To reserve a seat on the bus, please contact Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366 x221 or email info@veq.ca**
Find out more about transportation here

Mar
15
Wed
2023
Événements Emploi Éclair – English-speaking Event
Mar 15 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Événements Emploi Éclair, FORT Program and VEQ are glad to present you this special activity for English-speaking / bilingual workers!

To participate, nothing could be easier! Fill out the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWJ53XL0GV58p7_zly0An55I0-LKjCZMcoQMFSqs-KR4WGNQ/viewform

You will then receive a call for a short phone interview GUARANTEED on the day of the event.

Find out more about the event and the list of employers here!

“Being a Cultural Translator” with Marie-Hélène: Lifelong Learning
Mar 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

***More details to come***


TO REGISTER: email Catherine at info@lifelonglearningquebec.org, orcall 418.681.1258.

Space is limited.

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

Mar
16
Thu
2023
Pottery Workshops
Mar 16 @ 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Make your own bowl with your hands! Don’t miss this opportunity to get creative and be a part of this intergenerational pottery workshop with St. Lawrence students.
Two workshops (each, with two sessions) are available!

Workshop A will take place:

March 16 and April 6

Workshop B will take place:

March 21 and April 4

The workshops will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Cégep St. Lawrence, Classroom 127.

Contact Maria Hoyt now to sign up:

📨 maria.hoyt@veq.ca
☎️ (418) 683-2366 ext. 221
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Mar 16 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. 

Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come share what is going on in your life and be a listening ear for someone.  This is a weekly online get-together event.

See you then!

Get your own ZOOM registration link here.

For more details, please contact 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.

Mar
17
Fri
2023
Chit Chat Club
Mar 17 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

English and French-speakers get together once a month to work to a variety of tasks while practicing their second-language in small groups. It’s fun, informal and a great way to make new friends. Francophones, Anglophones and Allophones (people who speak another language besides French or English) are welcome.

Volunteers work together in conversation groups on tasks like: washing/sanitizing toys, preparing crafts, folding newsletters or pamphlets, organizing books, folding fresh laundry, hanging decorations. These activities occur once a month on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Interested in joining? Click here to see more information and the schedule for the year, and please sign up directly on MyImpactPage.com or fill out an application if you are new to volunteering.

Don’t hesitate to contact Elise Holloway, Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

Take-A-Break: Nutritional snacks and meals for kids and the whole family
Mar 17 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Take-A-Break is back at the Wellness Centre!

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.

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity 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

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Stew Lunch (Valcartier)
Mar 17 @ 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Come watch and enjoy Valcartier Elementary School students march and parade in green to the Valcartier municipality. After the parade, people are invited to partake in the St Patrick’s Day festivities in the Valcartier Community Center to enjoy live music and lunch — for more information please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ (418 683-2366 ext. 227 or dominique.paddack@veq.ca) or Pam Hogan Laberge at the St. Gabriel-de-Valcartier (418 844 1218 or plaberge@munsgdv.ca) for details about lunch.

Mar
21
Tue
2023
Baby Chat Café: Nutrition and your baby: Introducing solids
Mar 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Chat is…

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
  • You do not have to register to participate and it is free of charge
  • Expectant parents also welcome
  • Scale available to weigh your baby

Registration required. We have a limited number of spaces for this activity 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

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