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Grand Marché ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
9:45 AM
Grand Marché ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Sep 1 @ 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go to the Grand Marché. Bring your shopping bags and appetites, there are so many vendors to discover! Departure from
Dodge ball initiation sessions for Newcomers
5:15 PM
Dodge ball initiation sessions for Newcomers
Sep 1 @ 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM
![]() Thanks to this initiative, newcomers will be paired with a local dodgeball player, who will not only help them learn the game but also the ins and outs of their city. Registration is not required but is strongly appreciated
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Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Sep 5 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
![]() Warm up your vocal chords! Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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Coffee and Community
10:00 AM
Coffee and Community
Sep 6 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In this Labour Day edition, drop in on *Tuesday* between 10-12 to catch up on what everyone has been up to during their summer adventures, eat some goodies and connect with other english-speakers from the community. Drop in between 10
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Out & About: Aquarium visit
10:45 AM
Out & About: Aquarium visit
Sep 7 @ 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on visit the aquarium of Quebec. Following the visit, we will lunch on site (bringing a picnic is also an option). Entrance fees: $20
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Mieux comprendre la maladie d’Alzheimer
7:00 PM
Mieux comprendre la maladie d’Alzheimer
Sep 8 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
![]() Please note that this event is in French only. Joignez-vous à cette conférence tenue par la Société d’Alzheimer de Québec afin de mieux comprendre l’évolution de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou tout autre trouble neurocognitif. À la suite de cette conférence,
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Out & About: Old Quebec Bus tours & lunch
10:45 AM
Out & About: Old Quebec Bus tours & lunch
Sep 9 @ 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus, and hop on another one to rediscover your city! Come join us on the top deck (or inside) for the guided one hour Old
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Park Playdate: Parc des Gazouillis
10:00 AM
Park Playdate: Parc des Gazouillis
Sep 10 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
![]() Join Park Playdate host and local parent, Grace, for a get together at Parc des Gazouillis, Saturday, September 10 from 10am to 12pm. Meet at the playground! Free parking! Important: If it rains on in case of bad weather, the event
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Quebec Art Company Auditions
1:00 PM
Quebec Art Company Auditions
Sep 11 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Auditions are being held for roles in the Quebec Art Company late-November production of The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays, at Holland Elementary School, 940 Ave. Ernest-Gagnon. The
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In Stitches
1:30 PM
In Stitches
Sep 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
Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Sep 12 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
![]() Warm up your vocal chords! Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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Baby Chat Café: Welcome back & share your birth stories
10:00 AM
Baby Chat Café: Welcome back & share your birth stories
Sep 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
![]() Baby Chat Café is back in-person at the Wellness Centre! Join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00am for our Welcome Back Baby Chat Café. Come along and meet other English-speaking parents of babies under 1 year old. For this
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CANCELLED Apple picking ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
9:30 AM
CANCELLED Apple picking ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Sep 14 @ 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Join us for apple picking and a guided tour of the Cidrerie et Vergers St-Nicolas cider-making facilities ( AND taste testing!) The guided tour is 1 hr long. 11$ for the tour. Pick 10 lbs for 16$ ( Or SPLIT
Welcome Back Tea: Lifelong Learning
2:00 PM
Welcome Back Tea: Lifelong Learning
Sep 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. This year, Valcartier Military Centre in Ste. Foy is making their space available to LLL. Please take note that for security reasons, you MUST register in
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Travellin’ Toddler Time: Space
9:30 AM
Travellin’ Toddler Time: Space
Sep 16 @ 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
Out & About: Wendake/Huron Traditional Site
10:30 AM
Out & About: Wendake/Huron Traditional Site
Sep 16 @ 10:30 AM – 1:45 PM
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus, and visit the Wendake Traditional Huron Site. The visit will be followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Please Note: Entrance fees are $16.75
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Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
9:30 AM
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Sep 17 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
![]() 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
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
1:00 PM
Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
Sep 17 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
![]() 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
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Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Sep 19 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
![]() Warm up your vocal chords! Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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Out & About: Apple Picking and Picnic (St. Nicolas)
10:30 AM
Out & About: Apple Picking and Picnic (St. Nicolas)
Sep 20 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on bus and go apple picking in St. Nicolas – as well as buy fresh local veggies and produce. We will break at lunch for a picnic
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Tour of the National Assembly ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
9:30 AM
Tour of the National Assembly ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Sep 21 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about! This week, we will get a guided tour of the National Assembly, and stop for lunch
It’s okay to forget: An update on the fascinating subject of memory
10:00 AM
It’s okay to forget: An update on the fascinating subject of memory
Sep 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
![]() It’s okay to forget – An update on the fascinating subject of memory An online event brought to you by CHEP (Community Health Education Program) With your presenters Samantha Maltezos, Ph.D. Candidate in Neuropsychology and Soraya Ziou, Registered Dietician and
Out & About: Apple Picking and Picnic (St. Nicolas)
10:30 AM
Out & About: Apple Picking and Picnic (St. Nicolas)
Sep 21 @ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
VEQ’s Out & About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on bus and go apple picking in St. Nicolas – as well as buy fresh local veggies and produce. We will break at lunch for a picnic
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Fall Fest 2022
11:00 AM
Fall Fest 2022
Sep 24 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
![]() Here we go again! Fall Fest is back after 2 years of absence! We are thrilled to invite you to meet local community groups and businesses, while enjoying fun activities with your whole family—inflatable games, face painting, live performances by
Family field games and motor skills stations @ Fall Fest 2022
11:00 AM
Family field games and motor skills stations @ Fall Fest 2022
Sep 24 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
![]() Did you enjoy the activities that we put on at the Outdoor Family Kickoff to Summer event last June? Get ready for more of the same kind of fun for the whole family. Join Jarryd, the Wellness Centre’s WE Dads
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Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Sep 26 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
![]() Warm up your vocal chords! Join the Local Vocals choir every Monday starting February 14th through September 26th!
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50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
9:30 AM
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Sep 27 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE* Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance! Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish. For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Café au Lait Crew: Welcome back! You and your baby’s feeding journey
1:30 PM
Café au Lait Crew: Welcome back! You and your baby’s feeding journey
Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
![]() On this first Café au lait of the season we will be discussing you and your baby’s feeding journey. Join us and benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, valuable information including breastfeeding support from breastfeeding coach Camille Nadeau. Connect with other
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Lifelong Learning: Thespian for a Day
1:30 PM
Lifelong Learning: Thespian for a Day
Sep 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. Facilitator:Meb Reisner, Lifelong Learning Member Session 1 of 4: Become a thespian for a day as the Lifelong Learning room transforms into the Globe Theatre with
2:00 PM
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50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
9:30 AM
50+ Chair Yoga: Shannon
Sep 29 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
*FALL SESSION COMPLETE* Come stretch, strengthen and improve your balance! Materials are provided, bring your water bottle or towel if you wish. For more information contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
Out & About: Fall Foliage Ride & lunch (Stoneham-and-Tewksbury)
10:45 AM
Out & About: Fall Foliage Ride & lunch (Stoneham-and-Tewksbury)
Sep 29 @ 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM
VEQ’s Out and About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy fall at its best and see the orange, red and yellow leaves of the season. We will have lunch at a local
Cancelled: Parents’ night out: Pizza planning party
6:00 PM
Cancelled: Parents’ night out: Pizza planning party
Sep 29 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
![]() Please note that this event was cancelled due to low registrations. If you have ideas for our programs or activities or would like to volunteer your time, please reach out to Jessica at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418-684-5333 x 12009 Parents! Join
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Atelier Paré and lunch
9:30 AM
Atelier Paré and lunch
Sep 30 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the Northern perimeter to hop on the bus as we go out and about. This week, a visit to Atelier Paré, wood sculpting workshop. Meet the artists and get a
Out & About: Fall Foliage Ride & lunch (Stoneham-and-Tewksbury)
10:45 AM
Out & About: Fall Foliage Ride & lunch (Stoneham-and-Tewksbury)
Sep 30 @ 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM
VEQ’s Out and About invites the 50+ers of the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and enjoy fall at its best and see the orange, red and yellow leaves of the season. We will have lunch at a local
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