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SUMMARY:Screen Time and Our Kids
DESCRIPTION:Is your child screen smart (and what about you)? \nJoin this online workshop for parents who are questioning their children’s screen time. This presentation will look at the pros and cons of having the internet in our pockets and get you thinking. Are our children spending too much time on their devices? What are they even doing? \nJulie Fraser\, Psychoeducator and the mother of two amazing adolescents\, has nearly 30 years of experience working with children who present challenging behaviours in school. \nClick here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smartphone\, tablet\, computer\, laptop or landline. \n\nLearn more about our School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year. \nQuestions? Please contact Jessica Price\, our Family Matters program coordinator at: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/screen-time-and-our-kids/
LOCATION:From the comfort of your home\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
DESCRIPTION:Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nBreastfeeding support featured this time\nJoin 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 be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month. \n\nConnect with other English-speaking parents\nSupport provided by breastfeeding support volunteer\nScale available to check baby’s growth\nEveryone is welcome including expectant moms\, moms who have breastfed before\, those who are breastfeeding now\, as well as those using another feeding option.\n\n\nParents 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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-with-onsite-breastfeeding-support-4/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
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SUMMARY:Holiday Run-around & Fun Event
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our Holiday run-around & fun event for the whole family on Saturday\, December 2 from 10 to 11:30 am at Quebec High School.  Join us for a festive holiday celebration full of fun activities. \nActivities on site:  \n\nRun around activities and games in the gym with Jarryd\nCraft corner : get your kids creative minds flowing with some fun holiday crafts\nFace painting\nCookie decorating\nSnacks\nAn appearance from the Wellness Care Bear\n\nHelp others in our community \nOpen your hearts and help families in need in more than one way this year! \n\nBring a food donation for the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.\n\nImportant details! \nLet us know you are coming. Register here by November 27 so that we can best prepare for you! \nParking at Quebec High School: Either on the street or in the back parking lot behind the school. Enter by the main entrance on Belvédère Street.  \nVolunteer to help:  Please contact Elise Holloway if you would like to be part of the wonderful volunteer team before\, during\, or after the event\, any bit of help is greatly appreciated! \nQuestions or want more details?  Email Jessica.
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/holiday-run-around-fun-event/
LOCATION:Quebec High School\, 945 Av. Belvèdere\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 3G2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Holiday Get-together
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Get together \nJoin us on Friday\, December 1\, at 9:30 a.m. for a holiday get-together for English-speaking families with babies and pre-school aged children.  Feel free to wear a holiday sweater to help us celebrate the occasion. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-holiday-get-together/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together with onsite breastfeeding support
DESCRIPTION:Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nBreastfeeding support featured this time\nJoin 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 be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month. \n\nConnect with other English-speaking parents\nSupport provided by breastfeeding support volunteer\nScale available to check baby’s growth\nEveryone is welcome including expectant moms\, moms who have breastfed before\, those who are breastfeeding now\, as well as those who have chosen another feeding option.\n\n\nParents 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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-with-onsite-breastfeeding-support-5/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T013000
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SUMMARY:Language and Speaking: Is my child on track?
DESCRIPTION: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 more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s language development? \nTo learn what is “normal” in children’s speech and language development\, attend this informal online session  with members of the early childhood team from Jeffery Hale Community Services and speech-language pathologist\, Kristy Findlay. Ask questions about your child. Get information about helpful resources\, if need be. \nClick here to register and to get the Zoom info to access this session on your smart phone\, tablet\, computer\, laptop or landline. \n\nLearn more about our other School Readiness and parenting workshops that we put on throughout the year. \nQuestions? Please contact Jessica Price\, our Family Matters program coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/language-and-speaking-is-my-child-on-track/
LOCATION:From the comfort of your home\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231117T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231117T010000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Information Session for Expectant Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn practical advice and tips for expectant parents from a certified Allaitement Québec breastfeeding support volunteer. \n\nLearn what to expect as your baby begins nursing\nDiscover tips to help baby latch on easily\nFind the position that’s right for you and baby\nFollow baby’s rhythm and establish your own family routines\nLearn what Dads can do to support the nursing process\nEnsure you know what do if minor nursing problems arise\nRest assured baby is gaining weight\, growing and thriving on breast milk alone\n\nReserve your space now by registering here. \nFor further details please contact Jessica Price at jprice@jhpartners.net or 418 684-5333\, ext. 12009
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/breastfeeding-information-session-for-expectant-parents/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231114T163000
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SUMMARY:Baby Massage Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 massage therapist Chrystine Roy from Zeste Detente. \n\nThis activity will start at 9:30 a.m.\nYou must register! Space is limited for this activity. First come\, first-served.\nParking is free for this event.\n\nTo register or for more details\, please contact Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator:  jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/baby-massage-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231110T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
CREATED:20250414T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T160436Z
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker & pilates activity
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nGet 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 the group through a class that will focus on improving strength\, flexibility\, and overall well-being\, and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. \nTo bring: Wear comfortable clothing and bring along your exercise mat! \n\n  \nParents 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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-guest-speaker-pilates-activity/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
CREATED:20250414T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T160837Z
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SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-4/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
CREATED:20250414T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T162415Z
UID:10612898-1698413400-1698420600@veq.pigecommunication.com
SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together: Guest speaker on bilingualism and early childhood
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together \nJoin us at this get-together featuring a guest speaker from the Centre Mosaïque de Québec\, a speech language pathologist who will talk about bilingualism\, myths about learning multiple languages\, and ways to support the communication needs of children under five growing up in a multicultural context. Topics to be covered include the following: \n\nHow bilingualism and multilingualism impact language development.\nWhat is expected in bilingual language development.\nWhy it is important to support the home language in a minority-language context.\nHow to recognize potential challenges and support bilingualism for children living with difficulties.\nPreparing children for school entry in a language other than what is spoken at home.\n\n\nParents 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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged children a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-guest-speaker-on-bilingualism-and-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231013T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
CREATED:20250414T162850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T162850Z
UID:10612921-1697203800-1697211000@veq.pigecommunication.com
SUMMARY:Parents and Petits Get-together: Official launch
DESCRIPTION:Launch of the new Parents and Petits Get-together \nWe’re back for another season but under a new name! Join us for the launch of the Parents and Petits Get-together\, a new 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. \n\n\n\nThe space is set up to give English-speaking pre-school aged kids a chance to play and interact.\nParents must stay on-site.\n\nBreastfeeding support featured this time\nVouchers provided to cover the cost of parking\nDrop-in\, no registration required. Hope to see you there!\n\nFor more information and events to come \nPlease visit our Parents and Petits Get-together home page\, or send an email to Jessica Price\, Family Matters Program Coordinator: jprice@jhpartners.net
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/parents-and-petits-get-together-official-launch/
LOCATION:Community Wellness Centre\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171116T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171117T020000
DTSTAMP:20260616T050619
CREATED:20250414T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T184939Z
UID:10613655-1510875000-1510884000@veq.pigecommunication.com
SUMMARY:Newcomers' Winds of Change Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Québec or do you still feel like a newcomer? \nVoice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with Jeffery Hale Community Services is providing a workshop for English-speakers who have moved to the Quebec City region in the last few years. Mingle with other newcomers in an informal atmosphere and understand how change impacts your life\, while discovering methods of adapting to a new culture and language. Also hear testimonials from different newcomers and their experiences.\nRSVP to newcomers@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 ext.225 \nFor more details visit: https://veq.ca/events/winds-change-workshop-newcomers/2017-11-16/
URL:https://veq.pigecommunication.com/event/newcomers-winds-of-change-workshop/
LOCATION:1270 chemin ste-foy\, suite 1135\, Québec\, QC G1S 2M4\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Price":MAILTO:jprice@jhpartners.net
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