Activities and services
Your calendar is full!
At Ambiance, you can choose from all sorts of physical, social, cultural and intellectual pursuits organized by a passionate team. Whether it’s dancing, painting, singing, laughing it up or just having fun… whether it’s reading, engaging in discussions or debates, you’ll always find something to keep both mind and body stimulated!
Stay active with an aquafitness class. There are also painting classes and our special pet therapy program. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun!
You can also take advantage of a wide range of optional services. Don’t hesitate!
The apartments
Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence. You’ll find apartment prices below:
Your kind of comfort
- Full kitchen with appliances
- Large bathroom with linen closet
- Ceramic surfaces in bathroom
- Balcony or terrace
- Closed in-unit storage spaces
- Large windows
- Superior soundproofing
48 care units to make your daily life easier
Our care units are designed for individuals who are semi-autonomous or experiencing minor autonomy loss. We offer tailored daily support from a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, available around the clock. Our care units also occasionally accommodate convalescent stays.
Learn more about the care units
Optional care services are also offered on an à la carte basis to autonomous residents: Medication administration and management, help with support stockings, change of bandages and dressings, vital signs and weight measurement, partial bath, bathing assistance in the apartment or a therapeutic bath…
Please note that this list may not be comprehensive, and services can differ between residences. For a complete overview, we invite you to contact your preferred residence directly.
Common areas
There aren’t enough hours in a day!
Ambiance offers you the space and opportunities to let your imagination run wild. Its many amenities mean you can enjoy every moment as you see fit.
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Activities and services
Your calendar is full!
At Ambiance, you can choose from all sorts of physical, social, cultural and intellectual pursuits organized by a passionate team. Whether it’s dancing, painting, singing, laughing it up or just having fun… whether it’s reading, engaging in discussions or debates, you’ll always find something to keep both mind and body stimulated!
Stay active with an aquafitness class. There are also painting classes and our special pet therapy program. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun!
You can also take advantage of a wide range of optional services. Don’t hesitate!
Around the residence
The best of Nuns’ Island
Situated in the heart of Nuns’ Island on Place du Commerce Street, the Ambiance residence offers you an urban living environment in a colourful country setting. The residence is strategically located near shops and services, while remaining close to the waterfront and greenery. The proximity to downtown and the banks of the St. Lawrence River, make Ambiance a privileged, warm and ultimately balanced place in which to live.
- Minutes from shops and services: Provigo, Jean Coutu, SAQ
- Walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops
- Easy access to highways and the Champlain Bridge
- Close to several parks, green spaces, bike paths and parkways
This week at Ambiance
Activities of the week
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Thursday, 28 May 2026
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Thursday, 28 May 2026
9:30 - 10:15 Activité
CANCELLED - Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)
Due to the fire prevention training scheduled for Thursday, May 28, the Aquafit session is cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Gentle exercise with Laura
Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
10:30 - 11:15 Activité
CANCELLED - Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)
Due to the fire prevention training scheduled for Thursday, May 28, the Aquafit session is cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
11:30 - 13:00 Événement
CANCELED - Lunch Smoked meat
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join us in the dining room to enjoy a smoked meat lunch prepared by our chef.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
13:30 - 14:00 Activité
CANCELLED - Mass (Activity room)
Due to fire safety training. Thank you for your understanding!
Thursday, 28 May 2026
14:00 - 15:30 Activité
SUMMER BREAK - Tablet and computer class (Chapel)
Please note that the information course is on a break during the summer period. Thank you for your understanding.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
19:00 - 20:30 Activité
Baseball poche (Activity Room)
Come have fun!
Friday, 29 May 2026
Friday, 29 May 2026
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Friday, 29 May 2026
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Yoga with Laura
Yoga class in the activity room.
Friday, 29 May 2026
14:00 - 17:00 Activité
Super Bingo (activity room)
Super Bingo with Arthur
3 cards for $10 or 6 cards for $15.
Join us for a lively bingo session full of fun and excitement!
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Saturday, 30 May 2026
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Saturday, 30 May 2026
10:00 - 15:00 Activité
BOUTIQUE MMMG (activity room)
Saturday, 30 May 2026
19:00 - 20:00 Films
Cinema : Burnt (FR)
Director : John Wells
Year: 2015
Starring:
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Uma Thurman, Emma Thompson, Lily James, Jamie Dornan, Alicia Vikander, Matthew Rhys
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Synopsis : Chef Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) had it all - and lost it. A two-star Michelin rockstar with the bad habits to match, the former enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene did everything different every time out, and only ever cared about the thrill of creating explosions of taste. To land his own kitchen and that third elusive Michelin star though, he'll need the best of the best on his side, including the beautiful Helene (Sienna Miller).
Sunday, 31 May 2026
Sunday, 31 May 2026
10:00 - 11:00 Activité
Mass on Radio-Canada
Sunday, 31 May 2026
19:00 - 20:00 Films
Cinema : Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian (EN)
Director: Arnaud Desplechin
Year: 2014
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Mathieu Amalric, Gina McKee, Larry Pine, Joseph Cross, Gary Farmer, Michelle Thrush
Genre : Drama
Synopsis :
At the end of World War II, Jimmy Picard, a Native American Blackfoot who fought in France, is admitted to Topeka Military Hospital in Kansas - an institution specializing in mental illness. Jimmy suffers from numerous symptoms: dizzy spells, temporary blindness, hearing loss... In the absence of any physiological causes, he is diagnosed as schizophrenic. Nevertheless, the hospital management decides to seek the opinion of Georges Devereux, a French anthropologist, psychoanalyst and specialist in Native American culture.
Sunday, 31 May 2026
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
Cards Club : Golf (library)
You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.
Monday, 1 June 2026
Monday, 1 June 2026
9:30 - 10:30 Activité
Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
A chair-based session designed to boost the cardiovascular system while strengthening the arm, core, and thigh muscles!
Monday, 1 June 2026
10:00 - 17:00 Activité
Puzzle Club
Puzzles offer many benefits for both the brain and overall well-being:
They stimulate memory, concentration, and logic by engaging different areas of the brain. They also help improve problem-solving skills and patience, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenges.
From a wellness perspective, puzzles promote relaxation and reduce stress, as they allow focus on a calm and enjoyable activity. They may also help prevent cognitive decline by keeping the mind active.
Finally, it is a fun and social activity when shared in a group.
Come stimulate your mind with us!
A three-in-one activity: relaxation, concentration, and a sense of belonging.
A 1000-piece puzzle, perfect to complete together!
Puzzles available for everyone on a drop-in basis.
Come at a time that suits you!
Monday, 1 June 2026
10:30 - 11:20 Activité
Pilates with Laura (activity room)
Strengthens deep muscles
Improves posture
Increases flexibility
Reduces stress and tension
Enhances mobility
Helps prevent injuries
Supports balance and coordination
Monday, 1 June 2026
13:30 - 15:30 Activité
Classical music concerts (cinema room)
Come and attend the magnificent concert offered by Mr. André Mercure. A perfect meeting for music lovers. Welcome to all!
Monday, 1 June 2026
15:00 - 16:00 Activité
Line Dancing (Activity Room)
Please note that the line dancing activity will be on summer break during the summer season.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you again in September when activities resume.
Have a wonderful summer everyone!
Monday, 1 June 2026
16:00 - 17:00 Activité
Rhythm Challenge rehearsal session (activity room)
Come learn a short group choreography, then film yourselves to share your performance with other residences.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
9:30 - 10:15 Activité
Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)
Aquafit is an excellent way to stay active while being gentle on the body. Thanks to the natural resistance of the water, the exercises help improve mobility, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance, while reducing impact on the joints.
Participating regularly also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps maintain a good quality of life.
In addition to the physical benefits, it’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize and enjoy pleasant moments as a group.
Come join us!
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
10:00 - 10:15 Activité
Message from the CEO (941)
Message from the CEO every two weeks: important information.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
10:00 - 12:00 Activité
Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)
Painting with Annie Sène
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
10:30 - 11:30 Activité
Brain Gym and Conversation in English (Chapel)
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am in the chapel for an English "Brain gym" activity.
Exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities. This activity consists of various games such as association games, quizzes on various topics, word games, and more. The goal is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible by working on various skills such as attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic, and calculations.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
10:30 - 11:15 Activité
Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)
Aquafit is an excellent way to stay active while being gentle on the body. Thanks to the natural resistance of the water, the exercises help improve mobility, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance, while reducing impact on the joints.
Participating regularly also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps maintain a good quality of life.
In addition to the physical benefits, it’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize and enjoy pleasant moments as a group.
Come join us!
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
13:00 - 13:15 Activité
Replay: Message from the CEO (941)
Replay of this morning's broadcast :)
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
13:30 - 14:30 Activité
Exchange Meeting with Céline-Audrey Beauregard, Mayor of the Borough of Verdun (Lounge)
At 1:30 p.m. in the cinema room, we are pleased to invite you to an exchange meeting with Céline-Audrey Beauregard, Mayor of the Borough of Verdun.
This meeting will be a great opportunity to discuss, ask your questions, and exchange ideas on various topics concerning our community and borough.
Thank you, and we look forward to sharing this moment with you.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
13:30 - 15:30 Activité
Scrabble (chapel)
We play to have fun and learn in the chapel from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. No registration required. You are welcome!
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
15:00 - 16:00 Sortie
Free introductory pickleball session at the Île-des-Sœurs Academy
Every Tuesday during the month of June, we invite interested residents to participate in a free one-hour introductory pickleball session at the Île-des-Sœurs Academy.
Spaces are limited to 8 participants per session. Please register at the front desk.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
18:00 - 20:30 Activité
Pétanque (Garden)
Pétanque offers many physical and social benefits. It helps improve coordination, precision, and concentration while encouraging light physical activity that is accessible to everyone.
It is also an excellent opportunity to socialize, build connections, and share enjoyable moments as a group. In addition to stimulating strategic thinking, pétanque promotes relaxation and the enjoyment of the outdoors.
A great time with friends awaits you at pétanque!
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