My grandfather was like a sturdy tree, with roots grounded in wisdom and branches that offered me shelter and light… like the fig tree in his garden, under whose shade we’d sit during the hot summer noons in Vitrolles. With him, I learned to question, to debate, and to respect — to cultivate critical thinking without ever losing kindness. To embody a humanist spirit as much as possible. His values, passed on like a quiet breath, still guide my actions and choices today. They continue to carry me — unshakable and reassuring.
Autumn Highlights in Residence
This fall, some of our residences are opening their doors to you. Join us for special events where you’ll also have the chance to explore life in residence. An experience you won’t want to miss!
Participating residences:
Ambiance, Cornelius, Le Notre Dame, Le Quartier Sud, Les Verrières du Golf, L’Image d’Outremont, Lilo, Liz, Margo, Vent de l’Ouest.
Older people are not only the guardians of our past, but they are also the guarantors of our future.
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Amid the global turmoil that clashes with our values, we felt the need to comfort, to infuse a bit of light. We had the privilege of meeting four remarkable individuals; four steadfast beacons, who have become guiding lights, reminding us that we always have access to a refuge: the one within ourselves.
Your guiding lights
Share your story
Every heirloom piece of jewelry, every tune our parents or grandparents used to hum—each holds a story, a legacy, a set of values… In the moving portraits of four seniors, we honour those who light the way for us, who inspire us, and who move us with the comfort, kindness, and respect they awaken in us. What about you? What connects you to your family roots? Share a memory, a meaningful phrase, a hummed song… a special moment with an older person that will stay with you forever.
*All submissions will be moderated to ensure kindness and courtesy in the messages.