Upcoming Events and Activities

How can we make sense of the world and maintain hope for the future? Come share your ideas, what you’re reading and writing, and how they help. Discover how Jean-Louis Trudel, a science fiction author and professor, and Michèle Thibeau,

This event is in partnership with Lifelong Learning, a program by Québec City Reading Council, and is open to all 50+ LLL members. Take a moment to pause as we carve out some essential time in our busy week.  Let’s release the

If you’re aged 13-25 years old, join us on Zoom during Mental Health Week for a Jack Talk. Help end the silence around mental health! Jack Talks are mental health presentations delivered by young people to young people. Trained and certified

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;

Join us at the Wellness Centre during Mental Health Week for a Pilates session for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates. Certified instructor Alexandra P.

“Through fiction, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life, but can help you to deal with it.”             -Matt Haig, author “We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to

Let’s unwind and prioritize our mental wellness together!  In celebration of Mental Health Week, the Wellness Centre and Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ) invite you to a chilled-out gathering at Parc Victoria. Bring your blanket and your own picnic treats, and

“Through fiction, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life, but can help you to deal with it.”             -Matt Haig, author “We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to

Mindfulness is the art and practice of of being fully aware of what’s happening in the moment – emotionally, cognitively, in any way!  It involves nourishing the capacity to be conscious of what you’re doing and of what is happening

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

“Through fiction, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life, but can help you to deal with it.”             -Matt Haig, author “We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to

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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

Dads! We’ve organized an art activity for you and your kiddos to get crafty and make something nice for mom for Mother’s Day.  Join Jarryd, our WE Dads Community Animator, on Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellness

“Through fiction, you can escape into a world that isn’t your life, but can help you to deal with it.”             -Matt Haig, author “We lose ourselves in what we read, only to return to

Join us in the gym the Eastern Québec Learning Centre during Mental Health Week for a Yoga session for all ages and levels. Let go and reconnect with yourself.  This is a great opportunity to take time for yourself and

Any way you read it…the novel is still able to instruct and delight. –Borealis Press Come learn about Canada’s first novel at our half-day symposium aimed to inform and delight. We ask: what value is there in reading Frances Brooke’s The

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Are you looking for a way to stay active, meet new people, and improve your mental well-being? Join this session of Buddy-Up: Basketball with have a particular attention on men’s mental health for Mental Health Week. Questions? For more information

This event is open to all 50+ LLL members. FACILITATOR: Ateliers & Saveurs Cost: $10* Back by popular demand! Join us for another exciting cooking class with the lovely people at Ateliers & Saveurs, we will be taking the themed

Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates. By targeting core

Overall, 60% of adult Canadians report some hearing loss. In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. This loss can easily go undetected. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It

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

This event is open to all 50+ LLL members. FACILITATOR: Rio Miura Participate in a part of Japanese culture as you discover the history of this art form and learn how to make 5 different pieces of Origami, including the

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;

Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! Horse by Geraldine Brooks Horse is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE. Please note that this event

Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates. By targeting core

Communication is an important key to quality of life for ourselves and our loved ones. In this session, we will discuss the preservation of language and communication in the context of healthy aging. We will also look at aphasia in

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Barry Lane Today, Maine is a quiet place on the periphery, seen by many of us as a recreational paradise of wilderness, mountains and sea.

Join other English-speaking parents and caregivers of children of all ages for get-togethers on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30a.m. on the Plains of Abraham. Hang out at the playground and a chat while your kids play . Or, meet-up with the

The CWL is hosting their Spring Community Breakfast on Sunday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pricing Adults: $12 Children 6-12: $5 Children under 6: Free   VEQ is also offering free transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion

This event is open to all 50+ LLL members. FACILITATOR: Susa Bernard 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

Join us this summer at the Wellness Centre for a series of six Pilates sessions for all ages and levels. Energize your body and boost your mental health through the precise movements and breathing techniques of Pilates. By targeting core

This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Jan Anderson Join seasoned traveler, Jan Anderson for an in-depth look at home exchanging. This is when you swap your home with someone else using

Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2024 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

Birthing a child is an historic family occasion. It can be a very emotional, awesome and even stressful time for parents-to-be. The Wellness Centre is here to support you, especially in this unusual time.  Pandemic or not, everyone needs to