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EPIQ Children’s Nature Walk: Fall Trees
10:00 AM
EPIQ Children’s Nature Walk: Fall Trees
Oct 1 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 Join our volunteer EPIQ hosts Liana and Amanda at the beautiful Base de Plein Air in Sainte-Foy for a Nature Walk with Children on October 1. The topic for this walk will be Fall Trees and Liana will be basing
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Grande Plée Bleue Interpretive Tour for Newcomers
8:00 AM
Grande Plée Bleue Interpretive Tour for Newcomers
Oct 2 @ 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
Grande Plée Bleue Tour for Newcomers
8:00 AM
Grande Plée Bleue Tour for Newcomers
Oct 2 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 *** NEW EVENT *** Ladies and gentlemen, this may be your chance to find your Fiona or your Shrek! We are visiting for the first time ever, a peat bog in Beaumont. VEQ will provide the transportation to the
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Out and About – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
9:00 AM
Out and About – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 4 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream,
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Baby Chat: Share Your Birth Stories
10:00 AM
Baby Chat: Share Your Birth Stories
Oct 5 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 Baby Chat Café is back at the Wellness Centre! A great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of babies under one year of age. Guest speakers on subjects of interest to new parents free of charge Expectant
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Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Go to Jail! ( at the Morrin centre)
10:15 AM
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Go to Jail! ( at the Morrin centre)
Oct 7 @ 10:15 AM – 1:45 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to go to jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin centre and then get a bite to eat. Pick up in Shannon at the
Virtual Prenatal Course
6:30 PM
Virtual Prenatal Course
Oct 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
 Giving birth in the midst of a pandemic is certainly not something any of us ever wished for! It is, however, a current reality for many local English-speaking parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you in this highly
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Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
10:00 AM
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available
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Out and About – Apple Picking, St-Nicolas
9:00 AM
Out and About – Apple Picking, St-Nicolas
Oct 13 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out, socialize, and bond with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream,
CHEP – Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia
10:00 AM
CHEP – Understanding and Navigating the Journey of Dementia
Oct 13 @ 10:00 AM
 Join us for an informative session with: Dr. Serge Gauthier, MD-Neurology Claire Webster, PAC, CPCA, Founder and President of Caregiver Crosswalk Our presenters will share practical advice on how to care for a person living with dementia as well as
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Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
1:00 PM
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 14 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more.
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The role of an Occupational Therapist
10:00 AM
The role of an Occupational Therapist
Oct 15 @ 10:00 AM
 In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, we invite you to join us in discussing the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT). Karine Morel, OT, from the Day Centre of Jeffery Hale Community Services, will cover the following topics: The role
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EPIQ Family Hike
9:30 AM
EPIQ Family Hike
Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 IMPORTANT NOTE: This activity has been postponed until Sunday, October 17 due to weather conditions. Shelley Dupuis and Jarryd Smith will host a family hike on the Sentier de la Foret ancienne trail at Mont Wright on Sunday, October 17.
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Yoga with Susa
2:00 PM
Yoga with Susa
Oct 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
 Caregivers’ Circle On-line Yoga session with Susa Bernard. You will need a computer/tablet with internet connection, Yoga mat, bottle of water and a smile 🙂 Send Claire an email to confirm your presence. cquenville@jhpartners.net Susa is a member of the Canadian
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Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
10:00 AM
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available
Anxiety and Self-Care
7:00 PM
Anxiety and Self-Care
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM
 Feeling anxious? What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? How to recognize if you or someone you love is feeling anxious. Tips and tricks to help you cope and take care of yourself and your loved one. Our presenter
Performance Anxiety & Stress
7:00 PM
Performance Anxiety & Stress
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 Join psychologist Dr. David Martin to learn about performance anxiety & stress: – Why do people get anxious regarding performance? – Other factors that affect performance: family pressures, past traumas, motivational problems and depression – What is stress and anxiety:
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Out & About – Monastère des Augustines (in Old Québec) & lunch
10:15 AM
Out & About – Monastère des Augustines (in Old Québec) & lunch
Oct 20 @ 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Monastère des Augustines : visit of historical site, museum & regular exposition, and boutique shopping – Lunch at the Monastère restaurant (fixed 22.50$ menu) — must bring QR code/vaccination passport; or may bring a sandwich/picnic and eat at outdoor terrace
Understanding the Quebec School System
7:00 PM
Understanding the Quebec School System
Oct 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 Join Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) and the Wellness Centre for an informational evening about the Quebec school system. If you ever wondered how the school system works in Quebec or how it is different from where you moved from,
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Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Halloween Garden and lunch
9:30 AM
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter) Halloween Garden and lunch
Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
1:00 PM
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 21 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more.
Cancelled: Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
7:00 PM
Cancelled: Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents (Online)
Oct 21 @ 7:00 PM
Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event due to low registrations. We hope to be able to offer it in the winter of 2022. Kate Nadeau, breastfeeding coach with Allaitement Québec and mother of two will offer practical advice to
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Cancelled: EPIQ Family Pumpkin Decorating
9:30 AM
Cancelled: EPIQ Family Pumpkin Decorating
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
 Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event. Check out some of these other great Halloween activities around town. Join volunteer hosts Amanda and Liana for a fun morning of decorating pumpkins! This will event will take place on the grounds
Out & About – Basilica Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
9:30 AM
Out & About – Basilica Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Come join us to visit the Basilica de Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré (free entrance) and enjoy autumn colours on the drive over! After the visit, we will stop and have lunch (at own cost) at a nearby restaurant by the St. Lawrence River
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Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
10:00 AM
Virtual Visits with VEQ – Tech Talk Tuesdays
Oct 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
VEQ has paired up with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre’s Liz Perrin at the Connect Project to offer a repeating 4 week series of virtual workshops that will help you feel comfortable with the android tablets (internet provided!) available
Café au Lait Crew
1:30 PM
Café au Lait Crew
Oct 26 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
 Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support. Connect with other English-speaking parents Support provided by our breastfeeding coach Scale available to check baby’s growth Everyone is welcome including expectant moms, moms who have breastfed
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Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion
1:00 PM
Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion
Oct 27 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 Join us for a valuable information session with The Alzheimer’s Society of Quebec This session will explore: Caring for a relative and avoiding exhaustion Understand the conflicting emotions we may experience as a caregiver so we can define
Centre RIRE presents ***Cancelled***
5:00 PM
Centre RIRE presents ***Cancelled***
Oct 27 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Centre RIRE 2000 is a non-profit organisation whose mission is providing opportunities to newcomers for academic and technological upgrading, socio-professional integration, and intercultural bridging. Centre RIRE 2000 has a wide variety of services for newcomers, from computer skills (Word, Excel,
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Out & About – Morrin Centre (“Go to Jail!”) visits & lunch in Old Quebec
10:45 AM
Out & About – Morrin Centre (“Go to Jail!”) visits & lunch in Old Quebec
Oct 28 @ 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM
(New date: Thursday 10/28): Voice of English-speaking Québec invites members of the English-speaking community aged 50+ to Go to Jail! Yes, we will visit the historic jail at the Morrin Centre and then get a bite to eat in Old
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
1:00 PM
Virtual Visits with VEQ: Themed Thursdays
Oct 28 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Borrow a tablet from VEQ for free, keep in touch with other community members, and join us for a variety of social activities every Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm! Themes vary from Trivia, ice breakers, virtual visits, home exercises and more.
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Out & About – Brunch & Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham
10:30 AM
Out & About – Brunch & Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham
Oct 29 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ to hop on the bus as we discover the Halloween Garden at the Parc de Jeanne d’Arc on the Plains of Abraham. Sixteen artworks placed in the garden reference legends of the
Lifelong Learning
1:30 PM
Lifelong Learning
Oct 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
This event is open to all adults age of 50+ in the Quebec City area. In honour of International Internet Day on October 29, this presentation will offer guidance on how to stay safe while banking, shopping, and browsing the
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Upcoming Events and Activities
