L’Initial
300, boul. Wilfrid-Lavigne
Gatineau, QC, J9H 0K4
Contact us (819) 332-2010
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Move to the rhythm of a dynamic and majestic retreat in the Aylmer district of Gatineau. Located at the heart of a cultural, commercial and residential crossroads, L’Initial offers you an incomparable daily life. Its integration with Galeries Aylmer, splendid common areas and variety of activities allow you to freely express your passions. A delight in every moment awaits you!
295
Apartments
8
Floors
24
Care units
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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
- Closed in-unit storage spaces
- Balcony or terrace
- Large windows
- Superior soundproofing

24 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 our 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!
L’Initial 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 L’Initial, 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 our aquafitness classes and bowling tournaments. Join our petanque parties or participate in our theme evenings. Time sure flies when you’re having fun!
You can also take advantage of a wide range of optional services. Don’t hesitate!
Around the residence
Gatineau’s got it all!
The Aylmer district, located in the west of Gatineau, is an area surrounded by numerous golf courses, green spaces and an exceptional array of shops and services. Here, you can be in an urban atmosphere, while also being just a stone’s throw away from all amenities. The ideal launch point for a unique and fulfilling retirement!
- Minutes away from the Gatineau Golf & Country Club
- Directly connected to Galeries Aylmer
- Walking distance to Plaza Glenwood
- Next to the Lucy-Faris library
This week at L’Initial
Activities of the week
Monday, 25 September 2023
Monday, 25 September 2023
10:00 - 10:45
Aquafitness with Lee (1)
Join Lee for this aquafitness workout.
Maximum of 10 participants
Monday, 25 September 2023
11:00 - 11:45
Memory Game in FR (6)
Come and get your brain working. This lab contains several types of memory games.
A maximum of 17 participants for this activity.
Monday, 25 September 2023
13:00 - 17:00
Card games (8)
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.
Monday, 25 September 2023
14:00 - 15:00
LE GROUPE MAURICE'S 25th ANNIVERSARY (3)
Monday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Piano Lounge and Front desk.
Join us on September 25 to celebrate 25 years of Le Groupe Maurice with a festive cocktail party!
This event will be held in all residences at the same time, so we can mark this important milestone together. More details on the event will be announced in September.
If Le Groupe Maurice is celebrating 25 years of existence this year, it's thanks to you, our residents and employees. We look forward to spending this pleasant moment in your company!
Monday, 25 September 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
9:30 - 11:30
Art class with Diane Groulx (7)
Diane will bring out the artist in you. Come create your masterpiece !
Aquarelle, acrylique and different technique will be in the programme.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
10:00 - 10:30
Sports talk in FR (4)
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 !
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
10:30 - 11:00
Stand up CardioFit with Julie (5)
Stand up Cardio Fitness exercises with Julie.
A maximum of 17 participants.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
11:00 - 11:30
CardioFit on Chair with Julie (5)
Join Julie for chair fitness exercises.
A maximum of 17 participants for this activity.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
11:30 - 12:00
Chair Yoga with Julie (6)
Join Julie for this gentle chair yoga session
Maximum 17 participants
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
12:00 - 12:30
Meditation with Julie (6)
Meditation with Julie
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
13:00 - 17:00
Card games (8)
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.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge Club (7)
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 (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
13:30 - 15:00
Horse Racing (3)
This is an adapted version of the famous horse races. In short, it's a game of chance.
In this activity, you can bet on the horse of your choice. You can win small prizes.
2 per participant.
All the money raised will be redistributed to different winners according to the number of races.
Your leisure leader is sure to have a few surprises in store for this activity.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
9:30 - 11:40
Press conference of L'Initial channel 941
Join us for this L'Initial presse Conference
Synthesize the 941 on your TV
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Dance Lessons for Level Beginner and Intermediary (5)
It is in an atmosphere of pleasure and relaxation that the teaching of dances will be done, for levels beginner and intermediary, accessible to all, which will be useful during your monthly dances. Each group will have dances designed according to the capacity of that level.
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
11:00 - 12:00
Line Dancing Lessons for Advance Level (5)
It is in an atmosphere of pleasure and relaxation that the teaching of Line Dancing will be done, for the advanced group, which will be useful during your monthly dances. Each group will have dances designed according to the capacity of that level.
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
13:30 - 16:00
Duplicate Scrabble Club (7)
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.
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
13:30 - 13:40
"Rencontre avec Luc Maurice." on video (6)
In celebration of Groupe Maurice’s 25th Anniversary, we invite you to view a special video entitled "Rencontre avec Luc Maurice." This presentation will take place in the Cinema on Wednesday, September 27th at 1:30 p.m. The video is in French with English subtitles. The video is 10 minutes long.
Happy viewing!
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
13:30 - 15:30
Card Games ''500'' (8)
The rules of the game: 500 is a game of trump tricks played with 4 players in two teams of 2. The partners sit opposite each other. A 43-card deck is used (a 52-card deck, plus a joker, from which the black 2s, 3s and two 4s are removed).
The order of the cards in trump is as follows:
Joker
Jack of Trump, called Right Bower
Jack of the suit close to the trump suit (example: Clubs if the trump is Spades), called Left Bower
Trumps: Ace, King, Queen, 10, 9.
Other cards: Ace, King, Queen, Jack (if not Left Bower), 10, 9
Without trump, the joker is considered a trump, and wins the trick where it is played, no matter what
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
13:30 - 14:30
Knitting Club (8)
Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. our knitters meet in the Library to participate in the Knitting Club.
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Thursday, 28 September 2023
10:00 - 11:30
Les Voix d'Or Choir (5)
If you like to sing, this activity is for you. The choir is finally back.
I hope to see you soon!
Thursday, 28 September 2023
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee talk (General Topics) in FR (4)
Join your recreation leader for this general theme coffee chat
We will be discussing a different theme each week.
The goal is to chat over coffee and talk about all sorts of topics.
Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, 28 September 2023
10:30 - 11:30
Rosary (9)
Come and join us for Prayers every Thursday morning from 10:30 pm to 11:00 am in the chapel. All are welcome.
Thursday, 28 September 2023
10:45 - 11:45
Nurture your Resilience in EN (9)
Discover the different facets of your own resilience and welcome that of others with the help of this treasure chest: a simple exercise that makes sense, feels good and is fun to drive.
Growing old, at any age, is a life experience rich in nuance and substance. Let's be people who share this richness.
It keeps our hearts and minds young... and it's inspiring!
This activity is all about sharing and listening.
The aim of this activity is :
- To feel good and have fun
- Learn more about the different facets of our resilience
- Welcome the resilience of others
- Exchange ideas on the subject
- Join a process to enrich your resilience
The meeting will take place at the Place of Worship every Thursday starting at 10:45 a.m. Enjoy the discussion!
Thursday, 28 September 2023
10:45 - 11:45
Nurture your Resilience in FR (6)
Discover the different facets of your own resilience and welcome that of others with the help of this treasure chest: a simple exercise that makes sense, feels good and is fun to drive.
Growing old, at any age, is a life experience rich in nuance and substance. Let's be people who share this richness.
It keeps our hearts and minds young... and it's inspiring!
This activity is all about sharing and listening.
The aim of this activity is :
- To feel good and have fun
- Learn more about the different facets of our resilience
- Welcome the resilience of others
- Exchange ideas on the subject
- Join a process to enrich your resilience
The meeting will take place at the cinema every Thursday starting at 10:45 a.m. Enjoy the discussion!
Thursday, 28 September 2023
13:00 - 15:30
Bridge Club (7)
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 (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).
Thursday, 28 September 2023
13:00 - 17:00
Card games (8)
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.
Thursday, 28 September 2023
13:30 - 14:15
Aquafitness with Lee (1)
Join Lee for this aquafitness workout.
Maximum of 10 participants
Thursday, 28 September 2023
14:00 - 16:00
Bingo (5)
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!
Thursday, 28 September 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Friday, 29 September 2023
Friday, 29 September 2023
9:30 - 10:30
Monthly Volunteer Breakfast (4)
Something New!!!!
There will be a special breakfast for all our volunteers on the last Friday of each month starting at 9:30 a.m. There will be coffee, tea and muffins and/or pastries.
The purpose of this breakfast is to create a time for our volunteers to answer any questions you may have and to plan the needs for the coming months.
In other words, it is like a mini meeting for volunteers with the Activities Director.
We know all too well how important your involvement is to us!
Also, if you are interested in volunteering in the residence, please contact your Activities Director. He will be able to find a project that would interest you.
Friday, 29 September 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Bilingual Mass (6)
Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the activities room
Friday, 29 September 2023
10:00 - 16:00
Boutique Le bijou shop AP (10)
We have the presence of a merchant today in our residence. The Boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come and have a look.
The items for sale can vary from one boutique to another.
Friday, 29 September 2023
11:00 - 11:45
Memory Game in EN (6)
Come and get your brain working. This lab contains several types of memory games.
A maximum of 17 participants for this activity.
Friday, 29 September 2023
13:00 - 17:00
Card games (8)
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.
Friday, 29 September 2023
13:30 - 13:40
Rebroadcast of the Press conference of L'Initial channel 941
Join us for this L'Initial presse Conference
Synthesize the 941 on your TV
Friday, 29 September 2023
13:30 - 16:00
Duplicate Scrabble Club (7)
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.
Friday, 29 September 2023
14:30 - 15:00
(Stand up) Balance with Emma (5)
Join Emma for this class of exercises focused on balance.
A maximum of 17 participants.
Friday, 29 September 2023
15:00 - 15:30
Fitness on Chair with Emma (5)
Join Emma for chair fitness exercises.
Friday, 29 September 2023
15:30 - 16:00
Etirelaxe with Emma (5)
Join Emma for this relaxing stretching class.
Friday, 29 September 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Saturday, 30 September 2023
Saturday, 30 September 2023
9:30 - 10:15
Outdoor Walking Club
Outdoor walking club.
Don't forget your water bottle and a good hat.
Have a good walk!
Saturday, 30 September 2023
10:30 - 11:00
Beginner English Course (6)
Join Rosetta for this beginner level English course.
The goal of this class is to provide a basic understanding of the language of Shakespeare.
If you are interested in this class, simply show up at the cinema on Saturday at 10:30 am.
French lesson will follow shortly.
Have a good class
Saturday, 30 September 2023
11:15 - 12:00
Beginner French Course (6)
Join Rosetta for this beginner level French course.
The goal of this class is to provide a basic understanding of the language of Molière.
If you are interested in this class, simply show up at the cinema on Saturday at 11:15 am.
Have a good class
Saturday, 30 September 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Free billiards (8)
Free billiards for all.
No registration required
Have fun!
Saturday, 30 September 2023
19:00 - 22:00
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy in FR (6)
2011 · Drama · Duration 127 minutes
In the early 1970s during the Cold War, the head of British Intelligence, Control, resigns after an operation in Budapest, Hungary goes badly wrong. It transpires that Control believed one of four senior figures in the service was in fact a Russian agent - a mole - and the Hungary operation was an attempt to identify which of them it was. Smiley had been forced into retirement by the departure of Control, but is asked by a senior government figure to investigate a story told to him by a rogue agent, Ricky Tarr, that there was a mole. Smiley considers that the failure of the Hungary operation and the continuing success of Operation Witchcraft (an apparent source of significant Soviet intelligence) confirms this, and takes up the task of finding him.

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