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Parents and Petits Get-together
9:30 AM
Parents and Petits Get-together
May 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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Meditation and Mini Facial with LLL – Mental Health Week
1:30 PM
Meditation and Mini Facial with LLL – Mental Health Week
May 6 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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
Talk for Youth by Youth with Jack.org – Mental Health Week
6:30 PM
Talk for Youth by Youth with Jack.org – Mental Health Week
May 6 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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
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Brain Power Drop-In
10:00 AM
Brain Power Drop-In
May 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;
Pilates – Mental Health Week
7:00 PM
Pilates – Mental Health Week
May 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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.
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Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
12:00 PM
Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
May 8 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
“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
Park Chill-out with VEQ – Mental Health Week
5:00 PM
Park Chill-out with VEQ – Mental Health Week
May 8 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 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
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Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
12:00 PM
Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
May 9 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
“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 – Mental Health Week
7:00 PM
Mindfulness – Mental Health Week
May 9 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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
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Travellin’ Toddler Time at St. Brigid’s Home
9:30 AM
Travellin’ Toddler Time at St. Brigid’s Home
May 10 @ 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
Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
12:00 PM
Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
May 10 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
“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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WE Dads Activity: Make a Masterpiece for Mother’s Day
9:30 AM
WE Dads Activity: Make a Masterpiece for Mother’s Day
May 11 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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
Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
10:00 AM
Reading & Mental Health with Morrin Centre – Mental Health Week
May 11 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
“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
Yoga – Mental Health Week
10:00 AM
Yoga – Mental Health Week
May 11 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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
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Buddy Up: Basketball – Mental Health Week
7:30 PM
Buddy Up: Basketball – Mental Health Week
May 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? 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
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Lifelong Learning: Express Lunch with A&S
12:30 PM
Lifelong Learning: Express Lunch with A&S
May 14 @ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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
Wellness Pilates
7:00 PM
Wellness Pilates
May 14 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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
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Understanding Hearing Loss
1:30 PM
Understanding Hearing Loss
May 15 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
 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
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Lifelong Learning: Origami
10:00 AM
Lifelong Learning: Origami
May 16 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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
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Brain Power Drop-In
10:00 AM
Brain Power Drop-In
May 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;
Wellness Pilates
7:00 PM
Wellness Pilates
May 21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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
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Understanding Age-Related Speech Changes
1:30 PM
Understanding Age-Related Speech Changes
May 22 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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
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Lifelong Learning: The Pine Tree State – A History of Maine
1:30 PM
Lifelong Learning: The Pine Tree State – A History of Maine
May 23 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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.
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Out & About – Bowling!
10:30 AM
Out & About – Bowling!
May 24 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
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Park meet-up
10:00 AM
Park meet-up
May 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 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
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Lifelong Learning – Chair Yoga
10:00 AM
Lifelong Learning – Chair Yoga
May 27 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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
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Out & About – Bowling!
10:30 AM
Out & About – Bowling!
May 28 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Out & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to go out, socialize, and connect with others. Weekly outings include shopping trips, nature visits, excursions to l’Île d’Orléans, visits to museums, ice cream, and more!
Wellness Pilates
7:00 PM
Wellness Pilates
May 28 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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
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Lifelong Learning: Home Exchange, Anyone?
2:00 PM
Lifelong Learning: Home Exchange, Anyone?
May 29 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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
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Prenatal Information Meetings
6:30 PM
Prenatal Information Meetings
May 30 @ 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
 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
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