This past summer has been a busy summer for VEQ’s twinning program.  In July we hosted a barbeque that 56 people attended.  The barbeque was an activity in which the  participants of the program had a chance to meet each other in a relaxed atmosphere. In August, 18 people participated in ghost tour of the city. Stories were told about the mysterious history of Québec while the beautiful weather and lights of the city created the perfect backdrop for this entertaining evening.  On September 12th, participants in the twinning program had the opportunity to come  together to share in a celebration of Québec’s Celtic heritage.  The group attended workshops at the Morrin centre on traditional Celtic music and Breton style dancing as well as enjoying a delicious fresh made crepe. The October twinning event took participants to the Musée de la civilisation to explore the history of our province.

Each month VEQ hosts an activity to bring the participants of the twinning program together. The participants have the opportunity to meet each other and share in a social and bilingual setting.  Upcoming events include a turkey supper at Holy Trinity Cathedral November 20 and an afternoon of volunteering in December.

We are in the process of collecting names of interested participants.  We are especially in need of Anglophone individuals. We will then pair the different groups based on interests, and geographic and demographic considerations. Your interests, level of language, address, etc., will be captured in a short questionnaire.  If you are interested in participating in the program or for more information call us at 418-683-2366 ext. 221 or by e-mail at info@veq.ca.  For a copy of the questionnaire please visit www.veq.ca.