L’Initial

Come and join us for Prayers every Thursday morning from 10:30 pm to 11:00 am in the chapel. All are welcome. 

Learn how to manage your finances easily with mobile deposits, check ordering, and stop payments. A practical workshop to help you make the most of your banking tools every day.

Bridge is played with 4 players, the players being symbolized by the 4 cardinal points (North, East, South and West). The two players sitting opposite each other form a team that plays against the other two players.

One player takes a deck of 52 cards and, after shuffling them, deals them clockwise.

The object of the game is to make as many tricks as possible in a contract that can be played in no-trump (SA) or trump (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).

Hello dear artist, whether you're a beginner or very experienced, the art room is available every day of the week from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for free arts and crafts. Whether your craft hobby is simply coloring, sketching, watercolor, pastel, or any other form, this beautiful room with its natural afternoon lighting is at your disposal.

Come and meet other artists in the residence who share the same passion as you!

Join us for different card games. The games can vary depending on the number of players present. Come and meet Pierre and Yvette to learn more about the game(s) of the day.

Do you enjoy playing bingo? If so, you can join our regular Bingo group.

This activity takes place every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Activities Room.

You will have the chance to win several prizes.

Good Luck to All!

Welcome to our tuck course, where strategy meets fun in this exciting card game! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tuck and learn the rules, tricks and tactics to become a formidable player. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, our course offers you an enriching and entertaining experience. Join us for interactive sessions where every card counts and every move brings you closer to victory. Get ready to challenge your friends and experience exciting, memorable moments!

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Welcome to Stand-Up Balance Fitness, a fitness experience that strengthens your body while improving your stability and coordination! In this class, you'll be guided through a series of exercises specially designed to strengthen stabilizing muscles and improve your balance in a standing position. Whether you're a beginner or looking to challenge your limits, our qualified instructors will help you progress safely. Join us for a stimulating session where you'll push your boundaries and strengthen your body in a balanced and harmonious way!

Welcome to CardioFit Assis, a dynamic workout designed to get you moving and sweating while you sit! In this class, accessible to all, you'll burn calories, strengthen your heart and tone your muscles, all without having to stand up. With simple, effective exercises adapted to the seated position, you'll improve your endurance, coordination and cardiovascular health. Join us for an invigorating session where motivating music and a welcoming atmosphere will help you achieve your fitness goals, whatever your level of fitness!

Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the Movie Theatre

Come and get your brain working. This lab contains several types of quiz games.
A maximum of 17 participants for this activity.

🎶 Join Mr. Jean-Pierre Bisson for a joyful moment of singing and fun!

🎤 One practice per week – Fridays at the cinema.

✨ Enjoy singing!

Join us for different card games. The games can vary depending on the number of players present. Come and meet Pierre and Yvette to learn more about the game(s) of the day.

In a game of Duplicate Scrabble, each player has his or her own set of Scrabble tiles, and all letters are laid out face up. A referee draws seven letters from the bag, announces them, and all players take the same seven letters. The general game rules are then used for the duration of the game.

As part of National Volunteer Week 2026, we would like to take a moment to recognize the valuable contribution of our volunteers.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to a Wine and Cheese reception held in your honor, to thank you for your generosity, your time, and your commitment to our residence.

📅 Date: April 24th
⏰ Time: 2:30PM
📍 Location: Activities Room

This will be a wonderful opportunity to share a friendly moment together and to express our sincere appreciation for the difference you make every day.

We hope to see many of you there!

Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our community. 💙

Welcome to our tuck course, where strategy meets fun in this exciting card game! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tuck and learn the rules, tricks and tactics to become a formidable player. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, our course offers you an enriching and entertaining experience. Join us for interactive sessions where every card counts and every move brings you closer to victory. Get ready to challenge your friends and experience exciting, memorable moments!

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Outdoor walking club.

Don't forget your water bottle and a good hat.

Have a good walk!

Pickleball is a racket sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played with a perforated plastic ball and paddles on a small court with a low net. Accessible and fun, it’s suitable for all ages and levels.

Hello dear artist, whether you're a beginner or very experienced, the art room is available every day of the week from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for free arts and crafts. Whether your craft hobby is simply coloring, sketching, watercolor, pastel, or any other form, this beautiful room with its natural afternoon lighting is at your disposal.

Come and meet other artists in the residence who share the same passion as you!

Amelie is looking for love, and perhaps for the meaning of life in general. We see her grow up in an original if slightly dysfunctional family. Now a waitress in central Paris, she interacts curiously with her neighbours and customers, as well as a mysterious Photomation-image collector and one of his even more mysterious photo subjects. Little by little, Amelie realizes that the way to happiness (and yet more subtle humour) requires her to take her own initiative and reach out to others.

Outdoor walking club.

Don't forget your water bottle and a good hat.

Have a good walk!

Pickleball is a racket sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played with a perforated plastic ball and paddles on a small court with a low net. Accessible and fun, it’s suitable for all ages and levels.

Hello dear artist, whether you're a beginner or very experienced, the art room is available every day of the week from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for free arts and crafts. Whether your craft hobby is simply coloring, sketching, watercolor, pastel, or any other form, this beautiful room with its natural afternoon lighting is at your disposal.

Come and meet other artists in the residence who share the same passion as you!

Join other residents of the residence to sing songs you like.

Participation is voluntary and no registration is required.

The mask is still mandatory

Free billiards for all. 

No registration required

Have fun!

Tells the story of the Hoovers, one of the most endearingly fractured families ever seen on motion picture screens. Together, the motley six-member family treks from Albuquerque to the Little Miss Sunshine pageant in Redondo Beach, California, to fulfill the deepest wish of 7-year-old Olive, an ordinary little girl with big dreams.

Welcome to aquafitness, where water becomes your fitness partner! Immerse yourself in a dynamic session that combines cardio, muscle strengthening and flexibility, all in the refreshing environment of the pool. Our qualified instructors will guide you through a series of challenging exercises designed to tone your body and improve your cardiovascular health, all with natural water resistance. Whether you're an experienced swimmer or just looking for a fun way to get fit, this class is suitable for all fitness levels. Join us for an energizing session that will leave you refreshed and ready to face the day!

Join your Life Enrichment Manager for a special Earth Day quiz, in French and English, at the cinema.

📅 French session: Monday, April 27 at 11:10 a.m.
📅 English session: Friday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m.

📱 Don’t forget to bring your smartphone or tablet to participate.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Join us for different card games. The games can vary depending on the number of players present. Come and meet Pierre and Yvette to learn more about the game(s) of the day.

Hello dear artist, whether you're a beginner or very experienced, the art room is available every day of the week from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for free arts and crafts. Whether your craft hobby is simply coloring, sketching, watercolor, pastel, or any other form, this beautiful room with its natural afternoon lighting is at your disposal.

Come and meet other artists in the residence who share the same passion as you!

Two children, ages 6 and 8, embark on an extraordinary cycling adventure with their parents. Together, they travel across Europe from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea.

Throughout the journey, the children share their schoolwork and adventures live with you.

In total, they will cycle 5,200 kilometres over 5 months, discovering 10 fascinating countries, while following the rivers Loire, Rhine, and Danube.

📅 Monday, April 27th at 1:30 p.m.

The L'Initial Book Club, celebrating its 5th anniversary is a group of English-speaking Residents who come together by a common love of English books every last Monday of each month. It is a social activity where members share their thoughts and reactions to the presentation by a member on their chosen book.

For information contact Ann Kearney Gauvin

Two children, ages 6 and 8, embark on an extraordinary cycling adventure with their parents. Together, they travel across Europe from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea.

Throughout the journey, the children share their schoolwork and adventures live with you.

In total, they will cycle 5,200 kilometres over 5 months, discovering 10 fascinating countries, while following the rivers Loire, Rhine, and Danube.

📅 Monday, April 27th at 1:30 p.m.

Game sequence

1. Choosing trump

The card turned up above the stock offers a suit as trump.

Each player can accept or refuse to make this suit trump.

Accept: If a player accepts, this suit becomes trump for the round.

Refuse: If all players refuse, a second phase begins in which players can propose another suit as trump.

2. Trump cards

Trump is the dominant suit for the round. Trump cards override all other suits.

The right Jack is the strongest card.

The “Left Jack” (jack of the same suit as trump) is the second-highest card.

3. Playing tricks

The player to the left of the dealer plays the first card.

Each player, in turn, must follow the suit played if possible.

If a player cannot follow, he may play a trump card or discard another card.

Points

If the trump team wins 3 or more tricks, it scores points.

3 or 4 tricks: 1 point.

5 tricks (perfect round): 2 points.

If the opposing team wins more tricks, they score 2 points (“Euchre”).

Popular variations

Solo game: One player can declare that he will play alone against the other three. If he succeeds, he scores more points.

3-player variation: Each player plays for himself.

End of game

The game ends when a team reaches a predefined score, usually 10 points.

For further information, please contact Barbara Roberts 873-353-2360

Welcome to our tuck course, where strategy meets fun in this exciting card game! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tuck and learn the rules, tricks and tactics to become a formidable player. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, our course offers you an enriching and entertaining experience. Join us for interactive sessions where every card counts and every move brings you closer to victory. Get ready to challenge your friends and experience exciting, memorable moments!

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Join your recreation leader for this sports talk in french.

We will discuss a different sports topic each week.

The goal is to chat over coffee and talk about sports.

Everyone is welcome !

Welcome to CardioFit Stand-Up, an energetic workout that gets you moving and sweating while you stand! In this dynamic class, you'll burn calories, strengthen your core and tone your muscles, all without having to lie on the floor. With simple yet effective movements, you'll improve your endurance, coordination and cardiovascular health. Join us for an invigorating session where upbeat music and a motivating atmosphere will help you push your limits and reach your fitness goals!

Welcome to CardioFit Assis, a dynamic workout designed to get you moving and sweating while you sit! In this class, accessible to all, you'll burn calories, strengthen your heart and tone your muscles, all without having to stand up. With simple, effective exercises adapted to the seated position, you'll improve your endurance, coordination and cardiovascular health. Join us for an invigorating session where motivating music and a welcoming atmosphere will help you achieve your fitness goals, whatever your level of fitness!

Welcome to Seated Yoga, a soothing and rejuvenating experience designed for those who prefer to sit still while practicing yoga! In this gentle, accessible session, you'll explore a variety of postures, breathing and meditation techniques that promote relaxation, flexibility and overall well-being. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this class offers an opportunity to connect with your body and mind, even in a seated position. Join us for an enriching yoga experience that will leave you calm, centered and revitalized!

Bridge is played with 4 players, the players being symbolized by the 4 cardinal points (North, East, South and West). The two players sitting opposite each other form a team that plays against the other two players.

One player takes a deck of 52 cards and, after shuffling them, deals them clockwise.

The object of the game is to make as many tricks as possible in a contract that can be played in no-trump (SA) or trump (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).

Join us for different card games. The games can vary depending on the number of players present. Come and meet Pierre and Yvette to learn more about the game(s) of the day.

La poule aux œufs d'Or has finally arrived at L'Initial.

In this game adapted for the residence, participating residents will have the chance to win a few pennies.

Here's how it all works:

1- Participants will have to buy participation coupons. Either $2 for one coupon or $5 for 3 coupons.

2- At the start of each game, your leisure chef will draw 2 coupons from among all those available. The 2 lucky residents will face off in the Door Game.

3- The door game: in turn, each player chooses a square and reveals an amount of money or an egg. The first participant to collect 3 eggs advances to the final round.

4- The final round: The winner of the door game chooses an envelope of his or her choice. The host reveals the amount of money inside. The participant can then choose to pick the egg of his/her choice without knowing the amount inside, or keep the amount in the envelope. If the participant chooses the egg, he or she will win the prize. The amount in the envelope cannot be taken back.

Have fun!

Welcome to our tuck course, where strategy meets fun in this exciting card game! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tuck and learn the rules, tricks and tactics to become a formidable player. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, our course offers you an enriching and entertaining experience. Join us for interactive sessions where every card counts and every move brings you closer to victory. Get ready to challenge your friends and experience exciting, memorable moments!

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