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Walking Distance VEQ walking club)
9:00 AM
Walking Distance VEQ walking club)
Mar 1 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on
Baby Chat: Language Development in Babies
10:00 AM
Baby Chat: Language Development in Babies
Mar 1 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 Language development in babies Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 1, for an informal, online session with speech-language pathologist, Geneviève Fily-Paré. Come and learn about language development in babies and how you can best stimulate your little ones’ learning. Bring
Workplace Issues and COVID-19
10:00 AM
Workplace Issues and COVID-19
Mar 1 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 Join Éducaloi for an online workshop looking at workplace issues in Quebec surrounding COVID-19 including: Working from home Vaccinations Enforcing office safety protocols And more… Click here to register. This event was made possible with the financial support of the
In These Spaces – The Restoration of the Morrin Centre
7:30 PM
In These Spaces – The Restoration of the Morrin Centre
Mar 1 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Michel Boudreau has been associated with the Morrin Centre since the late 1980s, when the original campaign to restore the building was launched by the Ville de Québec. The Morrin Centre project has stood out for its exemplary approach to
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Cancelled: Top tips from a doula for a positive childbirth
6:30 PM
Cancelled: Top tips from a doula for a positive childbirth
Mar 2 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 We are sorry but we have had to cancel this event due to low registrations. We hope to be able to offer it again in the future. In this short but information packed virtual workshop, certified doula Camille Nadeau will
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VEQ : Walking Distance ( walking club)
9:00 AM
VEQ : Walking Distance ( walking club)
Mar 4 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on
Out & About: Château Frontenac (guided tour)
10:45 AM
Out & About: Château Frontenac (guided tour)
Mar 4 @ 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
VEQ invites the 50+ English-speaking community to hop on the bus as we go “Out & About” to visit and discover the grand old Chateau Frontenac! Experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this
NEW! ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)
1:00 PM
NEW! ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)
Mar 4 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
 Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey? If you answered yes to these questions, you’re
Winter walk for parents and tots at Bois-de-Coulonge
1:30 PM
Winter walk for parents and tots at Bois-de-Coulonge
Mar 4 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
 Embrace winter and join us for a great walk in the park! Please join us in the great outdoors for a refreshing walk with your little one(s). This will be a great opportunity to connect with other English-speaking parents outdoors
Replay – Virtual Game Night
8:00 PM
Replay – Virtual Game Night
Mar 4 @ 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 Here we go again! The Morrin Centre, The South Shore English Network and VEQ are proud to invite you once again to a Virtual Game Night, hosted by Jeanne Lebossé-Gautron from the Morrin Centre! Join us on Zoom, and get
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The Morrin Centre – Library Workshop: Introduction to OverDrive
4:00 PM
The Morrin Centre – Library Workshop: Introduction to OverDrive
Mar 5 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions about e-books and audiobooks? Do you want to try reading an e-book or listening to an audiobook, but aren’t sure how it works? Join us virtually at the Library for an overview of OverDrive, the Morrin Centre’s digital resources
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Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)
9:45 AM
Out and About ( Northern Perimeter)
Mar 7 @ 9:45 AM – 2:15 PM
Out and About is up and running again! Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern Perimeter to hop on the bus as we go Out and About. Our first outing will be a private tour
Out & About: Château Frontenac (guided visit)
10:30 AM
Out & About: Château Frontenac (guided visit)
Mar 7 @ 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
VEQ invites the 50+ English-speaking community to hop on the bus as we go “Out & About” to visit and discover the grand old Château Frontenac! Experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac during a guided tour of this
Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Mar 7 @ 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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Leveraging Your LinkedIn Part 2 Networking & Feedback Session
6:30 PM
Leveraging Your LinkedIn Part 2 Networking & Feedback Session
Mar 10 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 Increase your LinkedIn connections! VEQ is pleased to host YES Employment + Entrepreneurship again for the second part of our FREE online workshop series about LinkedIn. In this interactive session, you will: Exchange feedback with fellow returning (or new!) participants
In These Spaces – Book Conservation
7:30 PM
In These Spaces – Book Conservation
Mar 10 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
What is the difference between preservation and conservation? If mold or signs of an insect infestation are found in a book, what can be done to prevent it from spreading through a collection? What material is typically found when examining
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
8:00 PM
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Mar 10 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come
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Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
9:00 AM
Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
Mar 11 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on
Online Kahoot: French expressions
8:00 PM
Online Kahoot: French expressions
Mar 11 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 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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A Curling Morning (Newcomers Event) ***POSTPONED***
10:00 AM
A Curling Morning (Newcomers Event) ***POSTPONED***
Mar 12 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 An activity for those who would like to learn a new winter sport or those who would like to show off their skills. Voice of English-speaking Québec is renting two areas for four teams of four people each to
Library Workshop: Exploring Libby and OverDrive in Depth
4:00 PM
Library Workshop: Exploring Libby and OverDrive in Depth
Mar 12 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Did you know that you can highlight your favourite passages while reading an e-book, change the speed at which you listen to an audiobook, or even alter the font size to suit your preferences on Libby, the OverDrive ebook reader
Shannon Irish Show – Online
7:30 PM
Shannon Irish Show – Online
Mar 12 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! VEQ invites you to view the commemorative Shannon Irish Show celebrating the 70th anniversary of Shannon — on the town’s 75th anniversary! Join us online on March 12th at 7:30 p.m. for a Shannon Irish Show
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Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Mar 14 @ 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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Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
9:00 AM
Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
Mar 15 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on
Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities
2:00 PM
Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities
Mar 15 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 Join Éducaloi for an online workshop to learn about Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities including: Leases Pets Deposits Discrimination in housing Landlord rights and responsibilities Tenant rights and responsibilities and more… ** This workshop is now full and registration
In These Spaces – Acoustics
7:30 PM
In These Spaces – Acoustics
Mar 15 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Come enjoy a string quartet concert and learn more about the ins and outs of acoustics in this presentation with professional musicians Ryan Molzan, Isaac Chalk, Brett Molzan, and Alexandre Sauvaire. This virtual conference will be broadcasted from our College
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CHEP Diabetes Type 1 and 2 (hosted by ECO-02)
10:00 AM
Self-Compassion as key to personal and interpersonal change
1:30 PM
QCWC-Factors that affect our hunger, our food choices, and our weight
7:00 PM
QCWC-Factors that affect our hunger, our food choices, and our weight
Mar 16 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 Please join us for an online presentation on Factors that affect our Hunger, our Food Choices, and our Weight – QCWC 2021 bursary recipient: Inès Auclair Mangliar Have you ever considered the internal and external factors that surround nutrition? In
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Out and About, Northern Perimeter: Saint-Patrick’s at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
9:45 AM
Out and About, Northern Perimeter: Saint-Patrick’s at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
Mar 17 @ 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites adults aged 50+ to hop on the bus and enjoy a parade, live music and home-cooked meal to celebrate Saint-Patrick’s Day. Parade organised by Valcartier Elementary School students begins at 10:30 Live music indoors at
The Morrin Centre – Pixel & Pages Book Club Meeting
7:30 PM
The Morrin Centre – Pixel & Pages Book Club Meeting
Mar 17 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages, the Morrin Centre’s new online book club! Next Meeting: Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Book Selection for March: Please
EPIQ Get your green on! Green thumb planting event
8:00 PM
EPIQ Get your green on! Green thumb planting event
Mar 17 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 This St. Patrick’s Day, get your green on with us and start thinking about your summer garden! Yes, there is still snow on the ground, but it’s never too early to start thinking about planting. Sign up before March 4th
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Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Mar 21 @ 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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Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
10:00 AM
Walking Distance ( VEQ walking club)
Mar 22 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites English speakers aged 50+ to bundle up, slap on their crampons and get moving. Out and About is now literally out(side)! Come do something good for your physical and mental health, start your day on
Family Separation and the Mediation Process
7:00 PM
Family Separation and the Mediation Process
Mar 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 Do you have questions about separation or divorce? Family separation can be a complicated and emotional process that differs widely between countries and other Canadian provinces. Join family mediator Carmen Cameron, M.S.W., t.s. in this online workshop to learn more
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Prep for a Job Interview hosted by the FORT program
5:00 PM
Prep for a Job Interview hosted by the FORT program
Mar 23 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 The moment of truth has come. You sent your CV and cover letters and now you are being called for an interview… In other circumstances, you would be relatively nervous, but you are now living in Québec City and chances
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In These Spaces – History of Surgery
7:30 PM
In These Spaces – History of Surgery
Mar 24 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where does modern surgery as we know it come from? The answer lies in history. The history of modern surgery revolves around three themes: first, the changes in the understanding of the body and its diseases; second, the development of
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
8:00 PM
EPIQ Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together
Mar 24 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join our EPIQ hosts for an Informal Chat Session: Getting Through It Together. Getting Through It Together wishes to create a familiar place to allow parents to be heard, feel connected and maybe have a laugh. If you choose, come
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Sugar shack, Northern Perimeter Out and About
9:30 AM
Sugar shack, Northern Perimeter Out and About
Mar 25 @ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites english-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the Sucrerie Blouin on Ile d’Orléans. We will have a traditional sugar shack meal, enjoy some traditional music, and have some tire d’érable!
Out & About: Sugar Shack!
10:00 AM
Out & About: Sugar Shack!
Mar 25 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites English-speakers aged 50+ to hop on the bus for a trip to the Sucrerie Blouin on l’Ile d’Orléans. Come enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, music, and have some maple taffy! Please note that a
Spring walk for parents and tots on the Plains of Abraham
10:00 AM
Spring walk for parents and tots on the Plains of Abraham
Mar 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 Embrace the start of spring and join us for a walk in the park! Please join us in the great outdoors for a refreshing walk with your little one(s). This will be a great opportunity to connect with other English-speaking
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It’s Sugar Shack Season (for NEWCOMERS)
10:00 AM
It’s Sugar Shack Season (for NEWCOMERS)
Mar 26 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
 Don’t ruin your appetite! We are going to Sucrerie Blouin to savour a scrumptious québecois brunch! VEQ will provide transportation from its offices to the sugar shack (in Île d’Orléans) and back to the office. We are scheduled to
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Local Vocals Meeting
3:00 PM
Local Vocals Meeting
Mar 28 @ 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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Café au Lait Crew Online
1:30 PM
Café au Lait Crew Online
Mar 29 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
 Important update: With your health and safety at heart, Café au lait will be held virtually until further notice. Join the Café au lait Crew from the comfort of your home via videoconference. This is a relaxing, embracing space where you can benefit from parent-to-parent
In These Spaces – History of Capital Punishment in Quebec
7:30 PM
In These Spaces – History of Capital Punishment in Quebec
Mar 29 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
In May 2019, the Morrin Centre launched a new permanent exhibit on capital punishment in Quebec from the Conquest to 1960. Less than a year later, the pandemic restricted public access to the exhibit and the accompanying multimedia tour, a
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Sugar Shack at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
11:00 AM
Sugar Shack at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ( Northern Perimeter Out and About)
Mar 31 @ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, the Réseau Poivre et Sel, the Centre d’appui réseau aînés and VEQ are organising a sugar shack at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier community Centre. Put on a checkered shirt, bring 5$, and enjoy a sugar shack meal, live
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