Upcoming Events and Activities

Mar
23
Thu
2023
POSTPONED Fun Felting!!!
Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Due to the weather, this event has been postponed, but will be rescheduled. All registered participants will be notified. Thanks for understanding!

Off-Imagination – Playwriting Workshop
Mar 23 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

To whet your appetite for literary presentations before the Imagination Festival, the Morrin Centre is delighted to present an Off-Imagination Playwriting Workshop with author, playwright, and poet Anna Fuerstenberg!

**Registration necessary**

Join us on March 23, at 7:00 p.m., for a playwriting workshop with writer, playwriter, and poet Anna Fuerstenberg! She will delight us by reading an excerpt from one of her plays before presenting us with the secrets of playwriting. Participants will then be invited to try their hand at applying their newly acquired skills.

Learn more here: http://morrin.org/…/off-imagination-playwriting…/

Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/586141744737

 

Mar
25
Sat
2023
Sugar Shack Brunch (for NEWCOMERS)
Mar 25 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Don’t ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch! 

 

VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d’Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:45 AM and meals will be served at 11:30 AM.

Upon arrival, you can visit some of the animals found on their small farm or ride the cart pulled by a horse to tour the property and learn how maple syrup is produced.

Are you ready to live one of the most memorable local traditions?!

 

Schedule:

The bus (free of cost) will leave VEQ’s offices at 10:00 AM. Our offices are located at 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy. Participants riding the bus are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

Arrival at Sucrerie Blouin in Île d’Orléans at 10:45 AM.

From 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM participants can tour the premises or engage in one of the activities/games planned by María Castro.

11:30 AM: Brunch is served. Each table can seat 8-10 people. The service is all-you-can-eat style (à volonté in French).

After the brunch, everyone is invited to try making their own maple syrup snow candy (maple taffy).

1:30 PM: The bus returns to VEQ’s offices.

The menu usually consists of a of pea soup as a starter, followed by a variety of delicious traditional dishes such as baked ham, omelette or scrambled eggs, sausages, tourtière (the famous meat pie), baked beans, cretons (a kind of pork pâté), crepes, bread, and pork rinds. Yummy! All these dishes are of course prepared with maple syrup.

 

Reservations and tickets are made through Eventbrite and the costs depends on the age of the participants:

$20    – People 15 years old and older

$10    – Children ages 7-14 years old

$5      – Children ages between 3-6 years old

$0      – Children under 2 years of age

 

Tickets will not be refunded if cancellations are made after 3:00 PM on Tuesday March 21st, 2023.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mar 25 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The 11th edition of the Québec City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be taking place on Saturday, March 25th.

More details to come!

Apr
3
Mon
2023
Art Session for Newcomers
Apr 3 @ 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 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.

 

 

Apr
4
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 4 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
5
Wed
2023
Revenu Québec Information Session
Apr 5 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

We have a new date!!!

Unfortunately, for reasons out of our control, this year we won’t be able to offer it in person and after working hours, as we had done in the past. The good news are, however, that you can still get all the info you need or ask your questions from the comfort of your workplace or home, while having your lunch!

 

Microsoft Teams meeting

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Apr
11
Tue
2023
IMAGINATION WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2023
Apr 11 – Apr 16 all day
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 11 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
12
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Apr 12 @ 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.

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

Apr
15
Sat
2023
Art Session for Newcomers
Apr 15 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 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 10:A0 PM, but we encourage to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

 

 

Apr
18
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 18 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Apr 18 @ 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 Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet. Hamnet 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.

 

 

Apr
21
Fri
2023
Earth Day Activity (VEQ Community Space in Shannon)
Apr 21 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Come celebrate Earth Day at the VEQ Community Space on Friday April 21st from 9:30 to 11:30 am – Feel free to drop in anytime!

Plant your seeds to take home, care for and use — we will provide planting soil, seeds, pots for herbs and veggies, as well as good humour and snacks!

This activity is open to the young and young at heart.
Spaces are limited. Please register with:
Dominique Paddack at (418) 683-2366 ext. 227 or by email. 
Apr
22
Sat
2023
Latino-Brazil Multi-cultural Community Event
Apr 22 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come enjoy a special Latino-Brazil multi-cultural community event.

Everyone is welcome. 1$ admission

When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Where: Centre Communautaire Claude-Allard, 3200 , avenue D’Amours

Program includes: Pinata, dance, music, delicious snacks for sale

For more information, please contact:  Loisirsst-benoit@hotmail.com

Apr
25
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Apr 25 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Apr
26
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Apr 26 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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, please visit our website HERE.

Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Apr 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On April 26, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this first general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Performance 101” with Michael’s intriguingly titled workshop: The Bugs Bunny Method

To register or get more information, visit the Morrin Centre website HERE.

 

 

 

May
1
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 1 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
2
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 2 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
May
3
Wed
2023
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 3 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 3, join stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon in this second general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Characterization” and learn how to Inhabit a Role.

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE.

 

 

 

May
4
Thu
2023
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 4 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
5
Fri
2023
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 5 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
6
Sat
2023
NP Out & About: Maison Leon Provancher
May 6 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

In partnership with Valcartier Elementary school we will be discovering more about the St. Lawrence river and its fascinating ecosystem with Quebec Ocean!  This outing is open to all ages, so if you have children or grandchildren that would like to participate, they are most welcome.  Departure will be at 9:30 am from Valcartier Elementary school and a the return is scheduled for 1pm to the same location.  We recommend you dress comfortably and bring a snack/water bottle.  Please RSVP by 3 MAY

Art Session for Newcomers
May 6 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 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 therapeutic art 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 10:30 PM, but we encourage you to arrive 10-15 minutes prior. Light refreshments will be available for free (coffee/tea) and cookies.

 

 

Quebec High School Trivia Night
May 6 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
QHS TRIVIA NIGHT
Show off your brain muscles at Quebec High School’s Trivia Night! Secure a spot for your team for May 6 by emailing Sue McPow.
⏰ Don’t snooze—spaces are limited.
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 6 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
7
Sun
2023
Quebec Art Company Performance: “The Perfect Wedding”
May 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

 

Did you get your wedding invitation yet?

No? Well consider this your official invitation to attend Perfect Wedding, Quebec Art Company’s latest stage romp, written by acclaimed playwright Robin Hawdon and directed by veteran theatre whiz J.P. Chartier.

Tickets for this hilarious comedy are now on sale through the QAC website: (www.quebecartcompany.com).

What’s the proposal? A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding day with a hangover and a strange woman in his bed. Mix in the bride, her mother, a best friend, and a maid that knows too much, and you have a recipe for disaster. Wedding bells or running for the hills? Their big day will be far from a piece of cake!

Performances will be at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ernest Gagnon, May 4-5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Come for the wedding, stay for the mayhem.

Say “I do” to Perfect Wedding and support your top quality English community theatre company.

May
8
Mon
2023
Walking Distance (Shannon)
May 8 @ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Enjoy companionship as we explore the local parcs and trails in our local area.  9am at the Parc Linear de le St. Charles, Secteur Parc Chaveau, 3705 Avenue Chaveau (next to Arena Michelle-Labadie)

In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 8 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
9
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 9 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
May
10
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 10 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 10 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 10, join Michael Bourguignon in this third general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Speed Improv” and learn more about Thinking on your Feet.

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 10 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
15
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 15 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

Screening of “The Blinding Sea” at the Morrin Centre
May 15 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Join us on May 15th to watch a special screening of the film The Blinding Sea, followed by a discussion with director George Tombs!

Visit the Morrin Centre website HERE to register.

Please note: the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the screening will start at 7:00 p.m.

The film will be presented in English, without subtitles.

 

 

May
16
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 16 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
May 16 @ 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 Suzette Mayr’s novel The Sleeping Car Porter.

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.

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 16 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
17
Wed
2023
Art & Crafts in Shannon (Clay)
May 17 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Come join us for this 2nd “Arts & Crafts” session at the VEQ Community Space in Shannon. So whether you are a seasoned artist or just want to try out your artistic talents, you will be welcomed! In this next session, we will be working with “clay” — however, participants are welcome to paint or use our other art & crafts materials if they prefer.

There are no costs to participate and all material is free. Place are limited – to register, please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 17 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 17 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 17, join Michael Bourguignon in this fourth general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come get a masterclass in “Active Listening” with the workshop Acting Is Reacting.

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

May
22
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

May
23
Tue
2023
Creative Space – Art Workshops
May 23 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CV Clinic (FORT Program)
May 23 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tailor your CV for your dream job!

Come and have your CV reviewed in English by the professionals at the FORT Program.

By appointment only. First round of appointments sold out. Reserve your spot today!

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 23 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
24
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 24 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
May 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On May 24, join Michael Bourguignon in this last general public improv workshop of the Yes, And… project! Come learn how to use improv as a team-building tool in this workshop titled “We’re in this Together: Improv as a Team-Building Tool.”

In this improvisation series, presented by stage actor and director Michael Bourguignon, you will learn the A-to-Z of performance, how to think on (and off) your feet, and how to support your fellow performers by developing teamwork and trust. Through a variety of warm-up exercises, games, and off-the-cuff scenarios, you will experience the fun (and funny!) world of improvisation in a safe and supportive environment. Bring your smile and sense of spontaneous adventure! No ifs or buts …

To register or get more information, visit our website HERE!

 

 

 

May
25
Thu
2023
CQSB Careers Info Session 3rd Edition
May 25 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May
28
Sun
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
May 28 all day

New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!

Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!

Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.

Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca

Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

 

 

 

May
29
Mon
2023
In-Stitches (Shannon)
May 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday, 2p.m-3:30pm. 438 boul Jacques Cartier (VEQ Shannon Office)

Last Session will take place on 29 May

Bring your projects or your desire to learn a new skill! (VEQ has limited material)

CANCELLED – Newcomers’ Free Space for Art
May 29 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
May
30
Tue
2023
Men’s Basketball Drop-in
May 30 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May
31
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
May 31 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
3
Sat
2023
St. Vincent School Farewell Picnic
Jun 3 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join St. Vincent School on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their Farewell Picnic!

Jun
6
Tue
2023
Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 6 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
7
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jun 7 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
13
Tue
2023
Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 13 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
14
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
17
Sat
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Jun 17 all day

New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!

Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.

Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.

Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca

Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

 

 

 

Jun
20
Tue
2023
Pixels & Pages: The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Jun 20 @ 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 Ducks by Kate Beaton.

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.

 

 

Men’s Basketball Drop-in
Jun 20 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Jun
21
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 21 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jun
28
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Jun 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
VEQ AGM 2023
Jun 28 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting.

Connect with old friends, and meet new ones, as you get to know more about VEQ’s successes this past year, and plans for the year ahead! Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and parking is free.

Please RSVP by June 21 to Maria Hoyt:

E: info@veq.ca

T: (418) 683-2366 ext. 221

We cannot wait to see you there!

Jul
4
Tue
2023
Pétanque for Newcomers
Jul 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Pétanque is a popular sport among locals, to the point that many public parks have fields open to the public. Many families enjoy practicing it and passing down the love for it at every get-together! As newcomers, an important part of our integration is the sense of belonging, and understanding the local traditions, which is why we plan activities like this, to help you better understand and embrace your new environment. With the collaboration of Pétanque – Parc St Paul-Apôtre, we hope you enjoy this new sport!

 

Jul
8
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – Storytime – Preparing for Travel
Jul 8 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 1: Preparing for Travel

Book of the day: Usborne First Experiences: Going on a Plane by Anne Civardy.

Kids will prepare to travel and visit countries through books, starting off by reading a book about flying on a plane. To prepare for our weekly trips, today’s activity is to make a passport and binoculars.

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Science
Jul 8 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 1: Science

Lava Lamp Experiment: to understand fluids and solids, the children will create their own lava lamp, followed by writing observations and reflections as real scientists!

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
12
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Jul 12 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Jul
15
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – Storytime – South America
Jul 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest Storytime, for children ages 3 to 6, will take place every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 2: South America

Book of the day: Up and Down the Andes: A Peruvian Festival Tale by Laurie Krebs and Aurelia Fronty.

Visiting Peru involves learning about its festivities, indigenous roots, and landscapes. We cannot visit Peru without seeing a Llama so we will make and decorate one!

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Jul 15 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

 

Week 2: Art

Spinners: the children will craft spinners to understand motion and how the illusion works in a fun way!

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
22
Sat
2023
Jacques-Cartier Adventure Day for Newcomers!
Jul 22 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This is a one-time event, so you don’t really want to miss out on it!

 

 

The rabaska activity is NOT suitable for children under 6 years of age.

Since this is going to be the only occasion that we are going to visit this park in the summer, we are also opening 10 spots for those interested in simply catching a ride with us, or if for example in your family you have a child under 6 years old (and cannot participate in the rabaska activity). There is a limited capacity for the rabaska and hike guided tours.

For more information about the Jacques-Cartier National Park*, visit their website. On this link, you can also find more information about the trails and other activities to do while at the park.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Transportation from our offices (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) to the park (103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC G3C 2T5). We will stop at km 10, at the Discovery Centre to pick up the guides and for a quick bathroom break. Then, we will continue driving until we reach km 18, where the rabaska activity will take place.
  • A guided rabaska (type of boat) descent on the Jacques-Cartier river, lasting from 1h to 1h15.
  • A guided hike (l’Aperçu), with a duration of 1 hour.
  • Entrance fees to the park.
  • Life jackets DURING the rabaska activity. If you choose to practice another nautical activity, it is your responsibility to rent one yourself.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals and/or snacks. Each participant must plan and bring their own lunches (sandwiches, salads, etc.) as well as their snacks and water.
  • Any other activity at the park (equipment rental, other nautical activities, etc.).
  • Accessories like raincoats, sunblock, hats, etc.

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Please read the information about the rabaska activity here: Description Rabaska au fil de l’eau_groupe

The information is provided by the SÉPAQ in French, but you can copy and paste the text into an online translator tool, for example Google Translate.

 

*In Québec, provincial parks are called national parks.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Engineering
Jul 22 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 3: Engineering

Catapult: Children will use their imagination and build a catapult to throw objects with the provided materials and supplies. The winner will get a prize!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Jul
29
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Mathematics
Jul 29 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 4: Mathematics

Math games competition: children will get into teams and play math games. The team that solves and wins the most challenges will get a prize!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
5
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Aug 5 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 5: Art

Fun canva painting: Using Sharpies and alcohol, kids will create funky paintings.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Baseball Game for Newcomers
Aug 5 @ 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Aug
12
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Technology & Engineering
Aug 12 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 6: Technology and Engineering

Hydraulic bridge: through building a hydraulic bridge, children will learn about hydraulic energy.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Technology and Engineering
Aug 12 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 6: Technology and Engineering

Hydraulic bridge: through building a hydraulic bridge, children will learn about hydraulic energy.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
15
Tue
2023
Picture This – Photo Walks
Aug 15 @ 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

Enjoy a photo walk in Old Quebec with professional photographer Jacques Gaines. With his advice and comments, you will come back with a memory card full of beautiful pictures! Each activity will start and end in front of the Morrin Centre.

This activity is free, but we request that you confirm your presence at info@morrin.org at least 24h before the start of the event. In case of postponement or cancellation, participants will be alerted by noon on the day of the event.

 

Photo Walks – August 8, 22, and 26, 2023

August 8 – 6:45 p.m. -> Postponed to August 15

August 22 – 6:45 p.m. (in case of rain, postponed to August 25)

August 26 – 2:30 p.m. (in case of rain, cancelled)

 

Participants must come with their own camera. Whether a $100 or $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your cellphone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.

Additionally, please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if it is very hot.

Aug
16
Wed
2023
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Aug 16 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the OverDrive team for a one-hour “Getting Started with Libby” webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please visit our website HERE.

Aug
19
Sat
2023
Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Science
Aug 19 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 7: Science

Oobleck : with this experiment, the children will learn about particles and what chemists call a mixture of colloid.

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Aug
22
Tue
2023
Picture This – Photo Walks
Aug 22 @ 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

Enjoy a photo walk in Old Quebec with professional photographer Jacques Gaines. With his advice and comments, you will come back with a memory card full of beautiful pictures! Each activity will start and end in front of the Morrin Centre.

This activity is free, but we request that you confirm your presence at info@morrin.org at least 24h before the start of the event. In case of postponement or cancellation, participants will be alerted by noon on the day of the event.

 

Photo Walks – August 8, 22, and 26, 2023

August 8 – 6:45 p.m. -> Postponed to August 15

August 22 – 6:45 p.m. (in case of rain, postponed to August 25)

August 26 – 2:30 p.m. (in case of rain, cancelled)

 

Participants must come with their own camera. Whether a $100 or $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your cellphone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.

Additionally, please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if it is very hot.

Aug
23
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Aug 23 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunset Ferry Ride to Quai Paquet for Newcomers
Aug 23 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Wednesday, August 23 from 5:40 to 8:30 PM.

We will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 5:40 PM. Once there, we can grab some food or some ice cream (or both!) from the food trucks available or from the ice cream shop located one block away from the quai, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec).  We will bring board games to facilitate your interaction with others. At the quai, there are 160 water jets, perfect to refresh you, so make sure you bring or wear your sandals or why not your swimsuit! If you are an avid photographer, you can also check out the Red stairs (193 steps) located two blocks away from the quai, and admire the beauty of the view from atop. There is also a café near the quai, not far from the ice cream shop. Feeling like picknicking? By all means, bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or portable chairs!

The fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places.  Note: A newcomer is someone who moved to the Greater Québec City region in the past 5 years.

 

The Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.

 

 

Take a look at the food trucks found at Quai Paquet:

Aug
25
Fri
2023
Arts Alive! Québec Festival
Aug 25 – Aug 26 all day

 

On Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August 26th, join us on the Chaussée des Écossais for two days of free concerts and activities!

The Arts Alive! Quebec Festival is back for its ninth year in 2023! The whole family can join the celebration with concerts, challenges, contests, performances, and more. All activities are free and require no registration. Saturday visitors may even get a tasty surprise!
Learn more HERE.

Friday, August 25

Saturday, August 26

  • 10:30 a.m. – Book Quest Storytime Activity (3-6 YO)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Launch of the day’s activities
  • 12:15 p.m. – Improv Showcase
  • 1:30 p.m. – Book Quest STEAM Club Activity (7-12 YO)
  • 2:30 p.m. – Photo Walk Departure
  • 3:30 p.m. – Quebec Art Company Showcase
  • 4:15 p.m. – Concert – Bill Vincent
  • From noon to 5 p.m. – Artisan Fair, Contest, Challenges, Family Activities

 

Would you like to volunteer at the festival?
Contact us at info@morrin.org to let us know!

Aug
26
Sat
2023
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Aug 26 all day

New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!

Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears! We will walk around the centuries-old streets of Old Québec while learning about its history and cultural landmarks.

Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.

Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca

Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:30 to 3:30 PM

 

 

 

Morrin Centre – Book Quest – S.T.E.A.M. Club – Art
Aug 26 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will take place every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., from July 8 to August 26.

Week 8: Art

Alebrije masks: for the Arts Alive! Quebec festival, the children will participate in outdoor arts and crafts by coloring, cutting, and gluing fun masks!

For more information, contact the Book Quest Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at bookquest@morrin.org.

 

Picture This – Photo Walks
Aug 26 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Enjoy a photo walk in Old Quebec with professional photographer Jacques Gaines. With his advice and comments, you will come back with a memory card full of beautiful pictures! Each activity will start and end in front of the Morrin Centre.

This activity is free, but we request that you confirm your presence at info@morrin.org at least 24h before the start of the event. In case of postponement or cancellation, participants will be alerted by noon on the day of the event.

 

Photo Walks – August 8, 22, and 26, 2023

August 8 – 6:45 p.m. -> Postponed to August 15

August 22 – 6:45 p.m. (in case of rain, postponed to August 25)

August 26 – 2:30 p.m. (in case of rain, cancelled)

 

Participants must come with their own camera. Whether a $100 or $5000 camera, we do not care. Anything goes! It can even be your cellphone, though it should then be a fairly recent phone.

Additionally, please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if it is very hot.

Aug
30
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Aug 30 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sep
5
Tue
2023
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Sep 5 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sep
6
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Sep 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sep
10
Sun
2023
Understanding why Québec City is a UNESCO World Heritage
Sep 10 @ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Did you know that the Historic District of Old Québecis a #unescoworldheritage site?
Ever wondered why and how it got that designation?
Find out why on Sep. 10th!
We are partnering up with Découvrir ma cité to offer one of the tours in English and for FREE!!!! 😲

 

Sep
12
Tue
2023
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Sep 12 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sep
13
Wed
2023
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
Sep 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Double Book Launch – Evening of Bilingual Poetry
Sep 13 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

 

Join us for a bilingual evening of poetry to celebrate the launch of D.M. Bradford‘s Bottom Rail on Top & T. Liem’s Slows: Twice! The Tiohtià:ke/Montréal-based poets will be joined by Québec’s own Simon Brown and Pascal Bérubé. An evening of English and French (and sometimes translated) readings, to celebrate the launch of these two new books!

Learn more about the books and the authors on the Facebook event. This event requires no registration, but we encourage you to mark yourself as “attending” on the Facebook event, to make preparations easier for us.

 

Presented in collaboration with Brick Books and in partnership with CONTOURS.

 

The Morrin Centre’s performance spaces are accessible by elevator and there are ramps between the rooms for people with mobility issues. There is also a ramp on rue Saint-Anne to get into the Centre itself, though it needs to be unlocked by a staff member. There is a wheelchair on-site if necessary.

Sep
16
Sat
2023
Grande Plée Bleue Interpretive Tour for Newcomers
Sep 16 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*** IT’S BACK! ***

 

Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We have been invited to their humble abode, ahem, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the Grande Plée Bleue for FREE. Once there, we will take an interpretive tour (2.5 hours) guided by experts in the field. The trail is 3,4 kilometers on flat terrain so families can bring a trail stroller.

  •  When selecting your tickets on Eventbrite, choose “VEQ Newcomer” if you are a newcomer from the Greater Québec City region. Departure from Québec City: 8:00 a.m.   ( 1270 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC G1S 2M4)
  •  If you are part of the South Shore English Network (MCDC) group, select “General Admission” when getting your tickets. Departure from Lévis: 8:20 a.m.  (1190B Rue de Courchevel, St-Romuald, Quebec G6W 0M6)

 

The visit is free and donations to the Conservation Society are encouraged.

 

 ***Registration is required!***  The maximum of people is 30, children included. 

 

It is recommended to bring the following:

  • Sunscreen and bug repellent
  • Hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Good walking shoes (definitely do not recommend flip flops)
  • Your smile!
  • Snacks (it will be a long morning)
  • A cold lunch

 

 

Sep
18
Mon
2023
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Sep 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

A fun activity for ages 16+. Learn how to knit, improve your technique or work on your project in a supportive social environment each week throughout the Fall!

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

Sep
19
Tue
2023
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
Sep 19 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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