3rd ANNUAL KARAOKE IDOL March 28, 2012 
Students and staff celebrated Adult Learners Week with an enthusiastic turnout at the 3rd edition of our "Karaoke Idol" contest.  A collaboration between Quebec City Reading Council and Eastern Quebec Learning Centre, this event highlights our partnership, as well as the supportive and positive learning environment enjoyed by students, staff and the community at EQLC.  

QCRC Executive Director, Cathy Nolan explains:
"This event is absolute recognition that being able to read really CAN make a difference in your life. 
And, as lifelong learners, we are learning to embrace technology, we are learning about podcasts, iPads, downloading educational material from iTunes; even as we learn to read the lyrics of our favourite songs we get to share these experiences with our peers and have a great time in doing so.  The Board of Directors of QCRC is so very proud that Quebec City Reading Council is such a vibrant part of Adult Learners Week in Quebec!"
 
 
QCRC will participate in VEQ's upcoming Newcomer's Information Fair this week.  If you are interested in learning more about the English-language community here in Quebec City, this will be a great opportunity to meet community organizations, learn about community resources, and perhaps meet some new friends.  Be sure to stop by the QCRC table and say "Hello!"  We hope to see you there.

EVENT BASICS
Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Jeffery Hale Hospital, Coin Soleil Room (2nd Floor), 1250 chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec
Please RSVP (see contact info below).

DETAILS
Free event * Free refreshments * Free parking * Handicap accessible
Parking is available in the hospital lot. A yellow ticket will be distributed at the event for FREE parking.

Join Voice of English-speaking Québec and other community organizations for a fun and informative evening geared towards helping newcomers discover vital services in the English-speaking community. Meet and mingle with other English-speakers and learn about the organizations that will help ease your adaptation and integration process.  Presentation starts at 7:00 pm.

MORE INFORMATION
Kayress dela Cruz
Newcomers Coordinator, VEQ
418-683-2366 ext 225
kayress.delacruz@veq.ca
 
 
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Family Literacy Day - What a great way to start the year!  
We teamed up with the Jeffery Hale Community Services, and had a delightful, cozy event with the Take-A-Break parents.  Our volunteer, Danielle, gave a great dramatic reading demonstration, a couple of lucky parents won gift certificates to support their family reading habits!   We also shared some "reading ideas" pamphlets, which provide book suggestions for children ages birth-4.  See below for PDF versions of these hand-outs.

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Travellin' Toddler Time - A Morning That Counts!
The 2012 Toddler Time season kicked off with a February session here at QCRC.  We had a "full crowd", and enjoyed the numbers theme thoroughly - counting blind mice and farm animals in our stories, and making Valentine's mice as the craft.  We had a handful of great volunteers, and even one new one!  

The next TTT session at QCRC is in May.  See the file below to download the full schedule.

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Tutoring
We have a solid cohort of tutor-student pairs this spring, including several continuing from last autumn.  We are currently seeking tutors for math, reading and writing, and computer skills (particularly Microsoft programs like Excel, Word and Powerpoint).  Please contact us today, if you would like to volunteer!

Did you know...?  
QCRC offers FREE one-on-one lessons for adults (16+).  We are able to help with a range of student-driven topics, including secondary or CEGEP studies, preparation for citizenship or driving exams, etc.  Please contact us today if you know of someone who could benefit from our services.

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Please join us for our Annual Community Book Swap, in celebration of Adult Education Week!  
Please tell your friends & feel free to post the poster (see file below).

We welcome books in good condition, and will have volunteers available to help you decide if your book is appropriate for the exchange.  The Book Swap is easily accessible by car (free parking!) or bus (routes 25, 13, & 800/801).  Additional information is available below.  You are also welcome to contact us directly by calling 418-681-1258 or by emailing info@qcrc.org.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY BOOK SWAP
March 28, 2012
6:30-8:30 PM
Eastern Quebec Learning Centre (cafeteria)
3005, William-Stuart (near chemin St-Louis)

We welcome books in good condition:
  • Please understand that we cannot accept  textbooks, periodicals or books that are in poor condition.
  • Books can be in any language.
  • Children's books are always appreciated!
  • Not sure if your book is appropriate?  Don't worry, our volutneers will be available to help you decide.


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