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.
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
Dedicated to those who are semi-autonomous or with a slight loss of independence, the care units offer daily tailored assistance with a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals. Care units are available 24 hours a day and are occasionally accessible for convalescence or to offer a break to the usual caregiver.
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…
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
Sunday, 15 September 2024
Sunday, 15 September 2024
10:00 - 10:30
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Sunday, 15 September 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Mass on Radio-Canada
Sunday, 15 September 2024
14:00 - 15:00
Line dancing (activity room)
Beginners, intermediates, and advanced dancers, you are all welcome. Come join us in large numbers to participate and share your skills during the birthday party
Sunday, 15 September 2024
14:00 - 15:00
Line dancing (activity room)
Beginners, intermediates, and advanced dancers, you are all welcome. Come join us in large numbers to participate and share your skills during the birthday party
Sunday, 15 September 2024
19:00 - 20:00
Cards Club : Golf (library)
You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.
Monday, 16 September 2024
Monday, 16 September 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Seated exercise to work on the cardiovascular system, arm, core, and thigh muscles.
Monday, 16 September 2024
9:45 - 11:45
Outing : Café Welina
Monday, 16 September 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Puzzle Club
A 3 in 1 activity: relaxation, concentration and feeling of belonging in this activity.
1000 pieces puzzle that is doable when together!
Puzzle open to all! (at your convenience)
Monday, 16 September 2024
10:30 - 11:20
Pilates with Laura (activity room)
Monday, 16 September 2024
11:00 - 12:00
Gardening Club
Gardening is more than toil and task,
It's a love, a bond, a timeless art,
In every bloom, we find and bask,
The quiet music of the heart.
Monday, 16 September 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge (Library)
Come and Join
Monday, 16 September 2024
13:30 - 15:30
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, 16 September 2024
19:00 - 21:00
Cards Game Club (chapel)
Come see Siva the day before to get the cards and game rules.
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Walking Club (pool)
You are welcome to come!
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)
Painting with Annie Sène
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Brain gym - English (Chapel)
NEW activity offered in English:
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, 17 September 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Gentle Walking Club
Please reserve at te reception.
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
13:30 - 15:30
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, 17 September 2024
15:00 - 17:00
Mandala (activity room)
The Mandala provides various benefits and can be used as a stress management technique. Indeed, coloring the small patterns so that each touching space is of a different color requires attention, concentration, and precision. You are wlecome!
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
18:00 - 20:30
Pétanque (the outdoor courts)
Petanque will take place outside on Tuesdays at 7:00pm during the whole summer.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Brain gym - French (library)
Do you want to exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities? The brain gym is for you! (Association games, quizzes on different topics, word games, quizzes, etc.) The goal of this course is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible. The exercises will focus on various cognitive skills including attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic and reasoning, and calculations.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge (Library)
COme and Join us to the Bridge Game!
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
15:00 - 17:00
Oasis Lounge and Cocktail (GF living room)
Come and enjoy a moment in good company with a drink and snacks every Wednesday at 3:00.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
18:30 - 19:30
Spikeball (activity room)
Come in large number!
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Thursday, 19 September 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Walking Club (pool)
You are welcome to come!
Thursday, 19 September 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Gentle exercise with Laura
Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Thursday, 19 September 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Reading club (Library)
Thursday, 19 September 2024
10:30 - 11:15
English conversation (Chapel)
Every Thursday at 10:30am as of November 10th.
Tous les jeudis à 10 h 30 à compter du 10 novembre.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Gentle Walking Club
Please reserve at te reception.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
13:30 - 14:30
Mass (Activity room)
Thursday, 19 September 2024
14:00 - 15:30
Tablet and computer class
Need help with your tablet and mobile phone?
Certainly! The computer courses will take place on Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the chapel, starting from September 7, 2023.
Course 1 and 2 - Difference between iOS Apple and Android Google operating systems
Course 3 - Wifi and Bluetooth, browsers
Course 4 - Text editing, keyboard: Pages for iPad and Google Docs
Course 5 - Emails, mailbox management, texting applications
Course 6 - App management, external storage
Course 7 and 8 - Camera, photo correction and management
Course 9 - Security issues and how to protect yourself
Course 10 - Questions and answers
Thursday, 19 September 2024
16:45 - 21:00
Monthly Birthdays Dinner Party
June Birthday Dinner Party with Frédéric Lalancette .
Theme: Sunflower. You are welcome to wear an accessory or clothing that reflects this theme! A cocktail will be served at 4:45 PM, followed by dinner at 5:15 PM.
Menu:
Starter: Sunflower sprout salad with spinach, Quebec strawberries, goat cheese, and white balsamic vinaigrette
Main Course: Veal escalope with lemon and white wine sauce, Parisian potatoes with fine herbs, and Quebec asparagus
Dessert: Dark chocolate brownie with sunflower seeds and salted caramel
Please reserve your spot at the reception!
Thursday, 19 September 2024
19:00 - 20:30
Baseball poche (activity room)
Friday, 20 September 2024
Friday, 20 September 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Friday, 20 September 2024
10:00 - 10:45
Yoga with Laura
Yoga class in the activity room.
Friday, 20 September 2024
14:00 - 17:00
Super Bingo (activity room)
Super Bingo with Arthur
Buy 3 cards for 10$ or 6 cards for $15.
Join us for a lively Bingo activty filled with fun and excitement!
Friday, 20 September 2024
19:00 - 21:30
Cinema - TOOTSIE (COMEDY)
Come and watch a movie on our big screen !
Everyday life at your residence, right at your fingertips!
Learn all the news about your residence by downloading the THÉIA app from Groupe Maurice. You’ll discover the activities program, important info of the day, the dining room menu of the week and more. Handy for both residents and their loved ones, THÉIA is easy to use and offers a wealth of practical information. Everyday life in residence is at your fingertips, thanks to THÉIA!