BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Quebec Writers' Federation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://qwf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Quebec Writers' Federation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173348 CREATED:20251126T180116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155851Z UID:10004666-1765544400-1765555200@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Holiday Book Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Dec 12\, 20251:00-4:00 pmQWF Office (1200 Atwater Ave\, room 3\, top floor)\n\n\n\nJoin us for a holiday meetup and book giveaway at the QWF office! \n\n\n\nStop by between 1:00 and 4:00 pm on Friday\, December 12\, before we close for the holidays. Light refreshments will be available\, and QWF members can take up to three free books (while supplies last). \n\n\n\nNew this year: QWF tote bags will be available for purchase for $20 each. Cash (exact change only)\, cheque\, or card accepted. \n\n\n\nNot a member? No problem. Come sign up and get your three free books. Either way\, enjoy a casual holiday hangout with your fellow writers and the QWF staff. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP on FAcebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the QWF Office\n\n\n\nOur office is located on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, in Room 3. \n\n\n\nAddress: 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3Westmount\, QC H3Z 1X4 \n\n\n\nClosest Metro: Atwater Station \n\n\n\nClosest Bus lines: 24\, 63\, 90\, 104\, 138\, 144\, 150 \n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\nThe QWF Office is fully accessible by wheelchair from the basement entrance. From the Tupper Street sidewalk\, follow the painted blue lines that lead down a slight slope to the Atwater Library basement. To enter\, press the buzzer on the right-hand side of the door\, and continue forward to the elevator. The QWF office is on Floor 1\, the top floor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP on FAcebook URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-holiday-book-giveaway-2025/ LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Copy-of-Book-Give2-1.png GEO:45.4886431;-73.5864377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=QWF Office 1200 Atwater Avenue Room 3 Westmount QC H3Z 1X4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3:geo:-73.5864377,45.4886431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173348 CREATED:20250611T164534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T174142Z UID:10004395-1753020000-1753027200@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Annual Picnic DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 20\, 2025\, 2:00-4:00 pmLa Grande Galerie\, Teesri Duniya Theatre251 avenue des Pins Ouest\, MontrealOpen to all\, RSVPs encouraged\n\n\n\nJoin us for the QWF Annual Picnic!\n\n\n\nCome enjoy some afternoon nibbles and drinks in the company of your fellow writers on the terrace of la Grande Galerie at Teesri Duniya Theatre\, in the complex la Cité-des-Hospitalières (same venue as last year’s picnic). \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served\, but feel free to bring your own food or drink. You’re also welcome to contribute a dish to the picnic (finger food only\, please). There are picnic tables on the terrace\, but you can also bring blankets or lawn chairs. There are gardens behind the terrace\, which are walkable and open to the public. \n\n\n\nThe picnic is free for both QWF members and non-members\, so feel free to bring your friends and family. Catch up with old friends\, and make new ones! \n\n\n\nThe venue is covered\, so the picnic will proceed rain or shine. \n\n\n\nA big thanks to Teesri Duniya Theatre for letting us use their space for this event. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below to let us know you’re coming and so we can plan for how many refreshments to bring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Exchange\n\n\n\nLooking for some new reading material? Take part in our book exchange! Bring a book—be it a personal favourite or one you wrote—and drop it off at the book-exchange table. We’ll invite participants to browse the table and grab a book midway through the picnic at 3:00 pm. \n\n\n\nBuddy System\n\n\n\nNew to QWF? Don’t worry if you don’t know anyone—we have a Buddy System where new or prospective members can be paired with experienced members. Email Riley at riley@qwf.org at least a week before the event to request a buddy. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\nFrom the main entrance\, there is a flight of stairs up to the first floor of the Complexe La Cité-des-Hospitalière\, followed by three steps leading to the Grande Galerie\, where we will be. If coming from outside\, there are six steps leading up to the Grande Galerie. If you have mobility concerns\, please contact Riley (riley@qwf.org) and we will do our best to accommodate you. \n\n\n\nDirections to the Venue\n\n\n\nFrom the southwestern entrance of La Cité-des-Hospitalières (251 avenue des Pins Ouest)\, walk north through the parking lot. There will be an entrance to the building on your right\, down a slight slope to the main door. Continue inside\, where staff will show you to the Grande Galerie terrace. \n\n\n\nMap with directions to the venue. URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-annual-picnic-2025/ LOCATION:Teesri Duniya Theatre\, 251 avenue des Pins Ouest\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2W1R5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/QWF-Annual-Picnic-20251.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173348 CREATED:20241129T163026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T154817Z UID:10004084-1734094800-1734105600@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Holiday Book Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Fri\, Dec 13\, 20241:00-4:00 pmQWF Office (1200 Atwater Ave\, room 3\, top floor)\n\n\n\nJoin us for a holiday meetup and book giveaway at the QWF office! \n\n\n\nStop by between 1 and 4 pm on Friday\, December 13\, before we close for the holidays. Light refreshments will be available\, and QWF members can take up to three free books. Not a member? No problem. Come join QWF and get your three free books\, too. Either way\, enjoy a casual holiday hangout with your fellow writers and the QWF staff. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP on FAcebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the QWF Office\n\n\n\nOur office is located on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, in Room 3. \n\n\n\nAddress: 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3Westmount\, QC H3Z 1X4 \n\n\n\nClosest Metro: Atwater Station \n\n\n\nClosest Bus lines: 24\, 63\, 90\, 104\, 138\, 144\, 150 \n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\nThe QWF Office is fully accessible by wheelchair from the side entrance on Tupper Street. Once inside\, there is an elevator to the second floor\, where the QWF office is. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP on FAcebook URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-holiday-book-giveaway-2024/ LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Book-Give2.png GEO:45.4886431;-73.5864377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=QWF Office 1200 Atwater Avenue Room 3 Westmount QC H3Z 1X4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3:geo:-73.5864377,45.4886431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173348 CREATED:20241120T160817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T160822Z UID:10004064-1733590800-1733598000@qwf.org SUMMARY:Opening Cocktail DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 7 20245 pm–7 pm ET\n\n\n\nA very special edition of the Read Quebec Book Fair’s 5 à 7. Come have a drink at the end of an exciting day of book browsing and literary events. Meet public historian\, artist and educator Cassandra Marsillo\, author of Dalla valigia alla tavola\, an oral history of Montreal immigrants from the Italian region of Molise\, complete with 40 recipes – and enjoy Molisan antipasti created from the book’s recipes. This event is also a “Super Schmoozer” bringing together members of the Quebec Writers’ Federation\, the Writers’ Union of Canada\, Quebec chapter\, and the English-language Arts Network. Chat about books\, writing\, and the delicious food! Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead Quebec Book Fair: All Events URL:https://qwf.org/event/opening-cocktail/ LOCATION:Casa d’Italia\, 505 Rue Jean-Talon Est\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2R 1T6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,Networking,QWF Events,Read Quebec Book Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ReadQuebec-Opening-Cocktail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20241106T164711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T165551Z UID:10004048-1732813200-1732820400@qwf.org SUMMARY:CommUNITY Arts Open House: Schmoozer with YES\, QWF\, ELAN\, and QDF DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 28\, 2024\, 5:00-7:00 pm ETCafe Pista\, Montreal (near Saint-Laurent Metro Station)Registration Required\n\n\n\nCalling All Quebec Artists! \n\n\n\nReady to schmoozer and build connections that can elevate your career? Join us for an epic arts mixer hosted by QWF\, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\,the English Language Arts Network (ELAN)\, and the Quebec Drama Federation (QDF)! 🎉 \n\n\n\nThis free open-house event is your chance to: \n\n\n\n\nConnect with fellow artists\, potential collaborators\, and industry professionals to explore future opportunities and partnerships.\n\n\n\nDiscover valuable resources\, from funding to training programs\, and meet advocates of the arts.\n\n\n\nBreak the ice with fun games and engage with our vibrant community.\n\n\n\nEnjoy light refreshments (alcohol available for purchase at Café Pista).\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this lively evening of networking and discovery with Quebec’s thriving arts community. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in person at Café Pista (1587 St Laurent Blvd\, Montreal\, closest metro is Saint-Laurent on the Green Line). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://qwf.org/event/community-arts-open-house-schmoozer-with-yes-qwf-elan-and-qdf/ LOCATION:Café Pista\, 1587 Boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,Networking,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CommUnity.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20240626T150724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T201001Z UID:10003872-1720962000-1720969200@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Annual Picnic DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 14\, 2024\, 1:00-3:00 pmLa Grande Galerie\, Teesri Duniya Theatre251 avenue des Pins Ouest\, MontrealOpen to all\, RSVPs encouraged\n\n\n\nJoin us for the QWF Annual Picnic!\n\n\n\nCome enjoy some afternoon nibbles and drinks in the company of your fellow writers on the terrace of la Grande Galerie at Teesri Duniya Theatre\, in the complex la Cité-des-Hospitalières (same venue as last year’s picnic). \n\n\n\nLooking for some new reading material? We’ll be holding an optional book exchange for those interested—read more about it below. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served\, but feel free to bring your own food or drink. You’re also welcome to contribute a dish to the picnic (finger food only\, please). There are picnic tables on the terrace\, but you can also bring blankets or lawn chairs. There are gardens behind the terrace\, which are walkable and open to the public. \n\n\n\nThe picnic is free for both QWF members and non-members\, so feel free to bring your friends and family. Catch up with old friends\, make new ones\, and bring home a new book to enjoy! \n\n\n\nThe venue is covered\, so the picnic will proceed rain or shine. In case of a heavy storm\, we will move the event to Sunday\, July 21\, 1:00-3:00 pm.   \n\n\n\nA huge thanks to Teesri Duniya Theatre for letting us use their space for this event. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below to let us know you’re coming. That way\, we’ll be able to budget for how many refreshments to bring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Exchange\n\n\n\nWe’ll be holding an optional book exchange. To participate\, please bring one (1) book—whether it’s a favorite read or your own work—but please bring only one book. Books will be collected upon entry\, and distributed randomly to all participating guests. Remember: only those who bring a book will receive one in return.   \n\n\n\nBuddy System\n\n\n\nNew to QWF? Don’t worry if you don’t know anyone! We have a Buddy System where new or prospective members can be paired with experienced members. Email Riley at riley@qwf.org at least a week before the event to request a buddy. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\nThere are three steps leading to the space from inside the building\, and six steps if coming from outside. If you have mobility concerns\, please contact Riley (riley@qwf.org) and we will ensure you can attend. \n\n\n\nDirections to the Venue\n\n\n\nFrom the southwestern entrance of La Cité-des-Hospitalières (251 avenue des Pins Ouest)\, go north past the parking lot. Enter the building on your right. Continue inside\, and you’ll see the entrance to the picnic terrace on your left: \n\n\n\nMap with directions to the venue. URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-annual-picnic-2024/ LOCATION:Teesri Duniya Theatre\, 251 avenue des Pins Ouest\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2W1R5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/QWF-Annual-Picnic-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20240501T152509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T155720Z UID:10003823-1717002000-1717009200@qwf.org SUMMARY:Summertime Singalong: A QWF Karaoke Schmoozer at the Community Digital Arts Hub DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 29\, 2024\, 5:00–7:00 pm EDT\n\n\n\nJoin us for a schmoozing soiree welcoming the sunny season with QWF’s Summertime Singalong! \n\n\n\nWe’ll be hosting a 5 a 7 karaoke social event at the Community Digital Arts Hub on Wednesday\, May 29. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow writers\, showcase your vocal talents\, and enjoy some summer-themed fun. Whether you have a heart-wrenching ballad\, an upbeat dance song\, or a fun ditty to the sun\, we want to hear it! \n\n\n\nWe encourage everyone to come in their best summer attire — think bright colours\, floral prints\, and beach vibes! There will be book prizes for best performances\, best dressed attendees\, and others. \n\n\n\nBring your own beer\, wine\, or other drinks! Snacks will be served. This event is free and open to everyone\, so bring your friends (and future fans). We are newcomer-friendly\, and we’re excited to welcome you to this event. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see (and hear) you there! \n\n\n\nShare this event on Facebook \n\n\n\nBuddy System\n\n\n\nIf you are new to QWF and would like to have one of our members act as a buddy and introduce you to other people\, please write to riley@qwf.org to request a buddy for this event. \n\n\n\nSafer Spaces Policy\n\n\n\nQWF is responsible for all the spaces and events that it organizes. No participant at a QWF event should be made to feel physically or psychologically unsafe\, intimidated\, or harassed. We will have an active listener at the event in case any untoward incident happens. Please read the full policy at this link. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nCDAH is situated at suite 511\, accessed by elevator. The doors for the front entrance\, office spaces\, and washrooms are not automatic. There are five steps\, each 6 inches high\, between the front entrance and elevators\, with a handrail on the right side. A ramp is accessible by request\, please contact info@cdahstudio.ca. For a more detailed accessibility overview\, please review this document. \n\n\n\nWhile not required\, if you’re planning to attend\, we ask that you fill out the RSVP below so we have an idea of how many people will be showing up. URL:https://qwf.org/event/karaoke-at-the-community-digital-arts-hub/ LOCATION:Community Digital Arts Hub\, 460 Saint-Catherine St W\, Suite 511\, Montreal\, H3B 1A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,Networking,Open Mic,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Karaoke-5-a-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20231130T164623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T143908Z UID:10003605-1702645200-1702656000@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Holiday Book Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Fri\, Dec 15\, 2023\,1:00-4:00 pmQWF Office (1200 Atwater Ave\, room 3\, top floor)\n\n\n\nWe’re hosting a book giveaway at the QWF office! \n\n\n\nOn Friday\, December 15\, stop by between 1 and 4 pm before we close for two weeks for the holidays. Light refreshments will be available\, and QWF members can take up to three free books. Non-members can join and get three free books\, too. Enjoy some casual conversation with QWF staff and fellow members\, and get yourself some new reading material (or Christmas presents for loved ones!). \n\n\n\n\nRSVP on FAcebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the QWF Office\n\n\n\nOur office is located on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, in Room 3. \n\n\n\nAddress: 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3Westmount\, QC H3Z 1X4 \n\n\n\nClosest Metro: Atwater Station \n\n\n\nClosest Bus lines: 24\, 63\, 90\, 104\, 138\, 144\, 150 \n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\nThe QWF Office is fully accessible by wheelchair from the side entrance on Tupper Street. Once inside\, there is an elevator to the second floor\, where the QWF office is. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the office location and accessibility. URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-holiday-book-giveaway/ LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/QWF-Meet-and-Greet-Banner1-1.png GEO:45.4886431;-73.5864377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=QWF Office 1200 Atwater Avenue Room 3 Westmount QC H3Z 1X4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3:geo:-73.5864377,45.4886431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20231107T041955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T155737Z UID:10003586-1701676800-1701709200@qwf.org SUMMARY:ELAN x QDF x QWF Solstice Schmoozer DESCRIPTION:Mon\, Dec 4\, 5:00-7:00 pmTeesri Duniya Theatre 251 avenue des Pins W\, #148Open to all\n\n\n\nCalling all community members! QWF is excited to invite you to our first “Partner Organization Schmoozer” in over a year! We’ll be gathering together with ELAN\, QDF\, and QWF members to make connections\, learn about each other’s work\, and\, most importantly\, schmooze! Hosted by Teesri Duniya\, we’re thrilled to gather in person to wrap up the year together. Everyone welcome\, and we hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nThis is a free event and open to all\, so bring friends and fellow arts lovers! While an RSVP is not required\, we ask interested people to do so via this link so we have a good estimate of the number of attendees. \n\n\n\nFeaturing the Minute Market: Promote your work! The first ten ELAN\, QDF\, and QWF members to sign up for the Minute Market will be given one minute during the event to promote their latest work (project\, album\, exhibition\, publication\, etc.) to an audience of artists and art lovers. Market participants are asked to contribute a door prize such as tickets\, copy of your work\, discount\, book\, etc.\, to be raffled off at the end of the event. (Note: Registration for the Minute Market is now full.) \n\n\n\n\nRSVP on Facebook\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the Event:\n\n\n\nTeesri Duniya Theatre is located in the La Cité-des-Hospitalières complex on Pine Avenue.At the southwestern entrance of La Cité-des-Hospitalières (251 avenue des Pins Ouest\, just east of avenue du Parc)\, you’ll see an arched entrance to a parking a lot. Go through there and walk past the parking lot. Enter the building on your right and proceed upstairs to the second floor. URL:https://qwf.org/event/elan-x-qdf-x-qwf-solstice-schmoozer/ LOCATION:QC CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,Networking,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/schmoozer-banner-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20230804T144655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T160121Z UID:10003441-1692450000-1692457200@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Annual Picnic DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 19\, 1-3 pmLa Grande Galerie\, La Cité-des-Hospitalières\, (Teesri Duniya Theatre\, 251 avenue des Pins Ouest\, Montreal)Open to all\, RSVPs encouraged\n\n\n\nThe Quebec Writers’ Federation is inviting members and friends for a picnic at the Grande Galerie of La Cité-des-Hospitalières on August 19\, Saturday\, at 1pm. \n\n\n\nOn the year of our 25th anniversary\, the QWF is excited to host our annual picnic at the historic La Cité-des-Hospitalières (251 Pine Ave W). We’re celebrating our continuous organizational success\, while also welcoming new faces to the QWF Family. \n\n\n\nThe picnic will be from 1-3pm on Saturday August 19. As the terrace is covered\, the picnic will go on even if summer starts showering. However\, in case of extreme weather\, the picnic will be moved to another date. \n\n\n\nAs part of the picnic\, we’ll be holding a sixty-second spotlight where members can pitch their recent work (book\, play\, short story\, etc.). We’ll also be introducing a buddy system for new members (more info below). If you’d like to present for the sixty-second spotlight\, email Riley at riley@qwf.org. Signing up is free\, but please bring a door prize (a copy of your book\, for example). \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided\, but please bring your own drinks. This event is free for both QWF members and non-members. Catch up with old friends\, make new ones\, and learn more about QWF! \n\n\n\nWe do ask that you RSVP below so that our team has a good estimate of the number of attendees at the picnic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sixty-Second Spotlight\n\n\n\nInspired by ELAN’s Minute Market\, the Sixty-Second Spotlight gives QWF members exactly sixty seconds to promote their recent work (book\, play\, etc.) and pitch it to the entire group! Signing up to present is free\, but you have to donate a door prize (a copy of your book\, for example) to the event. Email Riley (riley@qwf.org) if you would like to present. \n\n\n\nNote: Registration for the Sixty-Second Spotlight is now full. \n\n\n\nBuddy System\n\n\n\nInterested in attending\, but don’t know anyone? QWF is excited to debut our new Buddy System! New members can request to be paired up with one of our more experienced and friendly members during the event so they have someone dedicated with whom to interact. Email Riley (riley@qwf.org) if you’re a new or prospective member looking for a buddy for this event. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\nThe venue is wheelchair-accessible\, however if you need to use a ramp\, we ask that you let us know beforehand as the venue’s security team that manages the ramp leading into the building needs some advance notice. Email Riley (riley@qwf.org) if you need ramp access. \n\n\n\nSNACKS! DOOR PRIZES! NEW FRIENDS! SURPRISES! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Teesri Duniya Theatre for letting us use their space for this event! URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-annual-picnic/ LOCATION:La Cité-des-Hospitalières\, 251 Avenue des Pins Ouest\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2W1R5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/QWF-Annual-Picnic-20233.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T180000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20230321T184210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T140930Z UID:10003318-1680278400-1680285600@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Schmoozer with the Crime Writers of Canada DESCRIPTION:Quebec Writers’ Federation and Crime Writers of Canada invite you to a joint presentation and networking event on Friday March 31\, from 4-6pm at the Adair Auditorium\, Atwater Library. \n\n\n\nCrime writing includes several different genres. The event will begin with a short talk featuring four representative crime writers reading excerpts from their work and discussing the differences between the various types of crime writing. Featured writers are: \n\n\n\n\nMichael Kent (Detective Novels)\n\n\n\nAnn Lambert (Suspense)\n\n\n\nRussell Fralich (Thriller)\n\n\n\nAnne Fotheringham (Cozy/Woman Sleuth Mysteries)\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, there will be an opportunity for socializing and mystery-themed games. Light refreshments will be served\, and panelists’ books will be available for purchase at the venue. \n\n\n\nThis event is free for all; we encourage writers of all skill level with an interest in crime writing to come learn\, mingle\, and have fun! Feel free to bring a friend. We do request that you RSVP below so we can appropriately plan refreshments for the day. URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-schmoozer-with-the-crime-writers-of-canada/ LOCATION:Atwater Library Auditorium\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, 2nd floor\, Westmount\, QC CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/QWF-Crime-Writers-Schmoozer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20221205T173257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T154026Z UID:10003176-1671015600-1671033600@qwf.org SUMMARY:Holiday Book Giveaway DESCRIPTION:The Quebec Writers’ Federation is hosting a holiday get-together and book giveaway! \n\n\n\nStop by the QWF office for a friendly chat in the company of good friends and good books. QWF members get to take three free books (while supplies last). Non-members can come register and also get three free books. Bring your friends and/or family!Light refreshments will be available. \n\n\n\nWhere: Atwater Library\, Room 3 (upstairs).When: Wednesday\, Dec 14\, 11am-4pm \n\n\n\nNote: Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged and appreciated when not eating/drinking. URL:https://qwf.org/event/holiday-book-giveaway/ LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/5cca2169-12be-74ee-d4e6-35e1b1714525.png GEO:45.4886431;-73.5864377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=QWF Office 1200 Atwater Avenue Room 3 Westmount QC H3Z 1X4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3:geo:-73.5864377,45.4886431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20221007T153635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T162314Z UID:10003150-1666447200-1666458000@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Member Meetup DESCRIPTION:The Quebec Writers’ Federation is inviting members and friends for a social event at the Mordecai Richler Gazebo on October 22 Saturday\, 2pm \n\n\n\nIt has been a busy year for English writers in Quebec: Our writing workshops filled up quickly; this year’s QWF Awards received more submissions than ever before\, and the team is preparing our first fully in-person Awards Gala since 2019. \n\n\n\nWe want to celebrate our successes with the greater literary community\, while lso introducing a new batch of QWF members. Please join us on October 22\, Saturday\, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mordecai Richler Gazebo\, Parc du Mont-Royal\, 4060 Park Avenue. Light refreshments will be provided\, but please bring your own drinks. \n\n\n\nCatch up with old friends and make new ones! \n\n\n\nBring a Buddy! This event is free for both QWF members and the public. QWF staff and board members will be present to answer questions about the organization. We are always happy to welcome new folks into the organization. \n\n\n\nThe Sixty-Second Spotlight. Inspired by ELAN’s Minute Market\, QWF members who want to promote their recent work (book\, play\, etc.) will be given exactly sixty seconds to pitch it to the entire group! Interested in participating? It’s free\, but you have to bring a door prize (a copy of your book\, for example) to the event. Email Riley (riley@qwf.org) to be put on the presenting list. \n\n\n\n+ SURPRISES! + \n\n\n\nDATE: SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 22 AT 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nRAIN DATE: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 23 AT 2:00 PM URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-member-meetup/ LOCATION:Mordecai Richler Gazebo\, 4060 Park Ave\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2W 1S8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/evangelina-silina-BzLUmuRDMWE-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20210503T195122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T195122Z UID:10002628-1621530000-1621537200@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Online Mixer DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an hour or two of casual chats with QWF members\, volunteers\, and staff. \nEveryone is invited! Bringing a friend is encouraged! \nMay 20\, Thursday\, 5-7pm. Free. \nTo register your name on the guestlist\, please use the ticket function below. \n  \n  URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-online-mixer/ LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,QWF Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20200812T201841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200913T233138Z UID:10002277-1597858200-1597863600@qwf.org SUMMARY:Summer Refresher with QWF! Online via Zoom DESCRIPTION:This event has passed— thanks for joining us and keep an eye out for more QWF schmoozers!\n  \nDear QWF members\, writers\, and book lovers\, \nWe’ve been itching for another opportunity to connect with our literary community in a casual setting! \nPlease join us for our second online schmoozer of the summer– a place for our community to gather\, network\, exchange pleasantries and catch up\, and generally just expand the circle of faces we get to see– while still maintaining physical distancing from the safety of our own homes. \nWe invite you all to join us on Wednesday\, August 19 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for a casual evening of refreshing conversation with QWF! \nThe plan:\n\nplease arrive on time (to get the most out of the experience)\, but feel free to drop in later if you need!\nwe’ll start as a large group to say a quick “hello!”\nthen QWF will put attendees into smaller groups (at random)\, in individual breakout rooms.\nopen to members and non-members!\nBYOB– if you wish!\n\nTo receive the Zoom link\, please RSVP using the form below (this information will not be shared with anyone):  \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nFirst & Last Name(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWhat's a book or genre you come back to every (few) summer(s)?(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://qwf.org/event/summer-refresher-qwf/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Summer-Refresher.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T183000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20200618T191102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T194434Z UID:10002262-1593711000-1593714600@qwf.org SUMMARY:Qocktails with QWF! Online via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Dear QWF Members\, writers\, and book lovers! \nWith the weather heating up and these long sunshine-y days stretching out before us\, we’ve been itching to reconnect with our literary community in a casual setting. \nSo\, we’re proposing an online schmoozer– a place for our community to gather\, network\, exchange pleasantries and catch up\, and generally just expand the circle of faces we get to see– while still maintaining physical distancing from the safety of our own homes. \nWe invite you all to join us on Thursday\, July 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a casual evening of Qocktails with QWF! \nThe plan:\n\nplease arrive on time (to get the most out of the experience)\, but feel free to drop in later if you need!\nwe’ll start as a large group to say a quick “hello!”\nthen QWF will put attendees into smaller groups (at random)\, in individual breakout rooms of 3-4 people.\nopen to members and non-members!\nBYOB– if you wish!\n\nTo receive the Zoom link\, please RSVP using the form below (this information will not be shared with anyone):  \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nFirst & Last Name(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWhat have you been reading/working on lately?(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTell us a little about yourself (optional)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://qwf.org/event/qocktails-with-qwf-online-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/qocktails.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20190708T151449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T151449Z UID:10001787-1564923600-1564934400@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Picnic and Storytelling DESCRIPTION:  \nFor all ages\, members and non-members!\nJoin members of the Quebec Writers’ Federation for a summer afternoon of games and tale spinning. \nBring your picnics and your imaginations to Jeanne-Mance park\, by the playground. URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-picnic-and-storytelling/ LOCATION:Jeanne Mance Parc\, Ave du Parc\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/annual-picnic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T173349 CREATED:20190708T150733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T150733Z UID:10001786-1562778000-1562785200@qwf.org SUMMARY:QWF Member Meet-Up! DESCRIPTION:Come meet with other members and members-to-be for a friendly 5a7 at BENELUX Verdun (steps away from de L’Église metro). \nWHAT’S ON THE MENU?\n– a vast selection of beers\, ciders and non-alcoholic options\n– an ice-breaker to get the conversation flowing\n– a chance to unwind with other writers \nWe have a reservation inside\, however If the weather cooperates\, we’ll be outside on the terrace. URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-member-meet-up/ LOCATION:BENELUX\, 4026 rue Wellington\, Verdun\, Quebec\, H4G 1V3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,QWF Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://qwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meet-up-cover-photo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR