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50+ Fun Yoga
10:00 AM
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
2:00 PM
Living Live to the Full Course
6:30 PM
Living Live to the Full Course
Nov 1 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive 4-week mental health promotion course given in English by the Association canadienne pour la santé mentale filiale de Québec. The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people understand their
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Parents and Petits Get-together
9:30 AM
Parents and Petits Get-together
Nov 3 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 Parents and Petits is an activity for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children that combines our former Take-a-Break, Baby Chat and Café au lait. The space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play
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VEQ Community Forum
9:00 AM
VEQ Community Forum
Nov 4 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 VEQ’s Community Forum 2023 We are extremely happy to invite you to the VEQ community forum that is being held at the Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, on Saturday, November 4th. We want this forum to be an opportunity for the
WE Dads Activity: Let’s Make and Eat Brunch!
9:30 AM
WE Dads Activity: Let’s Make and Eat Brunch!
Nov 4 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Dads! We’ve organized an activity for you and your kiddos to get messy in the kitchen while making a brunch for everyone to enjoy together afterwards. Join us on Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness Centre for
Members’ Day – Morrin Centre
1:00 PM
Members’ Day – Morrin Centre
Nov 4 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
 Members’ Day 2023 On Saturday, November 4, 2023, join the Morrin Centre staff for an exclusive day filled with activities and delights, put together to highlight the contributions of the Morrin Centre members to the Centre. On the menu, between
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Buddy Up: Basketball
7:30 PM
Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 5 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men. If you have a basketball, please bring it! For more information about
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In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
2:00 PM
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 6 @ 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
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Brain Power Drop-In
10:00 AM
Brain Power Drop-In
Nov 7 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others. Train your brain; Connect with others;
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
11:30 AM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
1:00 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 7 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 **Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Wellness Yoga
7:00 PM
Wellness Yoga
Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. Open to all ages and
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50+ Fun Yoga
10:00 AM
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
2:00 PM
Self-care Workshop on Self-massage
6:00 PM
Self-care Workshop on Self-massage
Nov 8 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Are you feeling sore or tense? If you’re looking for a way to improve your overall well-being, this Self-care Workshop on Self-Massage could be the answer. Chrystine Roy, professional massage therapist and owner of Zeste Détente, will lead this two-hour workshop
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Literary Feast
5:30 PM
Literary Feast
Nov 9 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Reserve your tickets today for our thirteenth annual fundraising dinner, taking place on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Join us for a memorable Literary Feast that will nourish your mind, body, and soul. | Evening’s programme | This year, we are honoured
Health 101
6:00 PM
Health 101
Nov 9 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region and have questions about the provincial health care system? In 2018 Jeffery Hale Community Services, the Community Wellness Centre, and the Voice of English-speaking Québec put together a comprehensive guide
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Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker & pilates activity
9:30 AM
Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker & pilates activity
Nov 10 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Get moving with other parents. Babies and kids are welcome too! Wear comfortable clothing for this activity with our guest speaker Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien, certified Pilates instructor from Lovjoy Pilates. She will guide
GAME NIGHT
6:00 PM
GAME NIGHT
Nov 10 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 Game night is back! Spread the word! A fun and relaxed evening, in company of new friends and fun people. Light refreshments and free parking provided! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yvXCk1eqO0mBNupA7sm4BmDLD6bYd5JIgx_hsBzRlVlURDhNUVlKSUFKSUE3N0ZQSkc3NVBRTVY2UC4u Do you have your own board game that you would like
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Buddy Up: Basketball
7:30 PM
Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 12 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men. If you have a basketball, please bring it! For more information about
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In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
2:00 PM
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 13 @ 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
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Baby Massage Workshop
9:30 AM
Baby Massage Workshop
Nov 14 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Wellness Centre is offering a FREE baby massage workshop for parents with infants aged newborn to nine months (before babies are crawling or walking). Come meet other English-speaking parents and learn how to soothe your baby through massage with
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
11:30 AM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
1:00 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Wellness Yoga
7:00 PM
Wellness Yoga
Nov 14 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. Open to all ages and
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50+ Fun Yoga
10:00 AM
SHARP Information Session
10:00 AM
SHARP Information Session
Nov 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING IN THE RIGHT PLACE (SHARP) TOPIC: Thinking about your home and community…Resources for fall prevention PRESENTER: Dr. Jose Morais, Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine McGill, MUHC & JGH Register on the WE website here:
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
11:00 AM
OverDrive Virtual Workshop: Getting Started with Libby
Nov 15 @ 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 Libby
Caregivers’ Circle: Caregiving in the Northern Perimeter * POSTPONED*
2:00 PM
Caregivers’ Circle: Caregiving in the Northern Perimeter * POSTPONED*
Nov 15 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 If you are caring for a loved one, either here or at a distance, the Caregivers’ Circle offers an oasis where you can share experiences with other English-speaking caregivers. Join us! Bring your own crafts and enjoy some pastries.If you
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
2:00 PM
The Grief Recovery Method: Introductory Session
7:00 PM
The Grief Recovery Method: Introductory Session
Nov 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join CMA Medeiros, a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, on Zoom for an introduction session to discover if the 8-week Grief Recovery Method course is right for you! We encourage you to attend the Introduction Session if you
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
7:00 PM
Yes, And… Improv Workshop Series
Nov 15 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 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
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Book Launch with Louisa Blair – Morrin Centre
7:00 PM
Book Launch with Louisa Blair – Morrin Centre
Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 Library Lectures: Book Launch of The Calf With Two Heads by Louisa Blair Join us for the launch of Louisa Blair’s book The Calf With Two Heads on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.! “Wow! I’m impressed. Stop scrolling on your phones
Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents
7:00 PM
Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents
Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 Join us to learn practical advice and tips for expectant parents from a certified Allaitement Québec breastfeeding support volunteer. Learn what to expect as your baby begins nursing Discover tips to help baby latch on easily Find the position that’s
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Travellin’ Toddler Time at the Morrin Centre
9:30 AM
Travellin’ Toddler Time at the Morrin Centre
Nov 17 @ 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 run by
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Buddy Up: Christmas Set-up at Saint Brigid’s Home Part 1
Buddy Up: Christmas Set-up at Saint Brigid’s Home Part 1
Nov 18 all day
 Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season! We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This
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Library Workshop: Reading Poetry – Morrin Centre
5:00 PM
Library Workshop: Reading Poetry – Morrin Centre
Nov 19 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 Library Workshop Reading Poetry Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us at the Library for the fourth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. The aim of this workshop is to give you the
Buddy Up: Basketball
7:30 PM
Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 19 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men. If you have a basketball, please bring it! For more information about
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In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
2:00 PM
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 20 @ 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
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Brain Power Drop-In
10:00 AM
Brain Power Drop-In
Nov 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others. Train your brain; Connect with others;
Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
11:30 AM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
1:00 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 21 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Pixels & Pages : The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
7:00 PM
Pixels & Pages : The Morrin Centre’s Book Club
Nov 21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 nterested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! Selection for November: Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott. Close to Hugh is available on OverDrive in an e-book format as part of the
Wellness Yoga
7:00 PM
Wellness Yoga
Nov 21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. Open to all ages and
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50+ Fun Yoga
10:00 AM
LOCAL VOCALS – English Language Singing Ensemble
2:00 PM
Language and Speaking: Is my child on track?
7:00 PM
Language and Speaking: Is my child on track?
Nov 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Is your child aged five or under and are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak
Online Kahoots game: Les phénomènes de la nature
7:00 PM
Online Kahoots game: Les phénomènes de la nature
Nov 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to
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Death 101 Series: Legal Aspects of Dying
7:00 PM
Death 101 Series: Legal Aspects of Dying
Nov 23 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death
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Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
9:30 AM
Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
Nov 24 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Breastfeeding support featured this time Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will
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Buddy Up: Christmas Set-up at Saint Brigid’s Home Part 2
Buddy Up: Christmas Set-up at Saint Brigid’s Home Part 2
Nov 25 all day
Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season! We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This
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Buddy Up: Basketball
7:30 PM
Buddy Up: Basketball
Nov 26 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Look no further! Join Buddy-Up: Basketball, weekly drop-in games for men. If you have a basketball, please bring it! For more information about
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In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
2:00 PM
In Stitches- Shannon Knitting Circle
Nov 27 @ 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
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Table Talk Tuesdays with FORT
11:30 AM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
1:00 PM
Creative Space – Art Workshops
Nov 28 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
**Space is limited, please inquire with Maria at 418-683-2366 x221 or info@veq.ca
Wellness Yoga
7:00 PM
Wellness Yoga
Nov 28 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us at the Wellness Centre for a series of 8 yoga sessions this Fall and Winter. We will be using breath work and guided meditation to enhance relaxation while stretching and finding inner calmness. Open to all ages and
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POSTPONED Immigration Information Session
6:00 PM
POSTPONED Immigration Information Session
Nov 30 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 For the first time ever, VEQ will host an information session about immigration. The session will be conducted by Brenda Pizano, a regulated immigration consultant. Registration strongly adviced, as there is a maximum capacity! Link to the
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