Bowling League – 202/2027 Season

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

Join us this month for a delicious restaurant outing! 🍕

📅 Thursday, October 15th at 12:00 p.m.
📍 Restaurant Bistro British

📌 Registration deadline: Friday, October 9th at 3:00 p.m.
📍 Sign up at the front desk

⚠️ Limited places available — sign up quickly!

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

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.

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 (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).

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!

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

Group Schedule

• Group 1: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Guy Nolin

• Group 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Cynthia Barbe

• Group 3: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Cynthia Barbe

• Group 4: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Raymonde Maitland

🎯 How the Games Will Work

Each group will be divided into two teams for each game. Players will not be assigned to one specific team for the entire season. Instead, players and team captains will rotate from week to week within their group.

The group leader will help ensure that the games run smoothly.

🏆 Club 100 and Standings

Any player who scores 100 points or more in a game will automatically become a member of CLUB 100. Club 100 members will participate in the season finals.

In addition:

• A trophy will be awarded to the group with the highest average score of the season.

• Individual players will also have the opportunity to qualify for the highest individual average of the season.

• To be eligible for the individual ranking, players must have participated in at least 15 of the 20 games.

📅 Season Format

A total of 20 regular games will be played during the season:

• 10 games before the holiday break

• 10 games after the holiday break

• One week of finals

Player scores will be updated monthly and posted on the activity room bulletin board.

All announcements throughout the season will be posted on the activity room bulletin board, the third-floor bulletin board, and on Théia.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Week of October 5, 2026: Official start of the season

• December 14, 2026 to January 1, 2027, inclusive: Holiday break

• Week of January 4, 2027: Games resume

• Week of March 15, 2027: Season finals

⚠️ Important

If you decide to stop playing or need to be away for one or more weeks, please notify your group leader or Cynthia Barbe.

Please note that you may only play once per week and must play with the group in which you are registered.

Cynthia Barbe
Coordinator
📞 819-557-0594

🎉 Have a great season, everyone, and most importantly, 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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Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

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!

Bowling League – 202/2027 Season

Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the Movie Theatre

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!

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.

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

To highlight the dedication of all the volunteers as well as the bowling, pétanque, and pétanque-atout players at L’Initial during the past season, the management team is pleased to invite you to a recognition cocktail:

📅 Friday, October 16
🕑 From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Whether you were a regular player or a substitute, you are warmly welcome!

Thank you all for your participation and your wonderful energy throughout the season.
Enjoy the cocktail, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

Group Schedule

• Group 1: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Guy Nolin

• Group 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Cynthia Barbe

• Group 3: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Cynthia Barbe

• Group 4: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Raymonde Maitland

🎯 How the Games Will Work

Each group will be divided into two teams for each game. Players will not be assigned to one specific team for the entire season. Instead, players and team captains will rotate from week to week within their group.

The group leader will help ensure that the games run smoothly.

🏆 Club 100 and Standings

Any player who scores 100 points or more in a game will automatically become a member of CLUB 100. Club 100 members will participate in the season finals.

In addition:

• A trophy will be awarded to the group with the highest average score of the season.

• Individual players will also have the opportunity to qualify for the highest individual average of the season.

• To be eligible for the individual ranking, players must have participated in at least 15 of the 20 games.

📅 Season Format

A total of 20 regular games will be played during the season:

• 10 games before the holiday break

• 10 games after the holiday break

• One week of finals

Player scores will be updated monthly and posted on the activity room bulletin board.

All announcements throughout the season will be posted on the activity room bulletin board, the third-floor bulletin board, and on Théia.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Week of October 5, 2026: Official start of the season

• December 14, 2026 to January 1, 2027, inclusive: Holiday break

• Week of January 4, 2027: Games resume

• Week of March 15, 2027: Season finals

⚠️ Important

If you decide to stop playing or need to be away for one or more weeks, please notify your group leader or Cynthia Barbe.

Please note that you may only play once per week and must play with the group in which you are registered.

Cynthia Barbe
Coordinator
📞 819-557-0594

🎉 Have a great season, everyone, and most importantly, 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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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.

A nine year old boy and his grandmother discover adventure when they encounter the high witch and her diabolical plot to turn all of England's children into mice.

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.

Come and enjoy a pleasant musical gathering in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the piano lounge.

Whether you are a music lover or simply looking for a relaxing activity, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful melodies, spend time with friends, and share an enjoyable afternoon.

🎶 Everyone is welcome!

We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon filled with music and good company. ✨🎹

Based on the best-selling novel, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA stars two-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep as high-powered fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, and Anne Hathaway, as Miranda's new assistant - a small-town girl trying to survive her impossibly demanding new boss.

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!

Come and get your brain working. This lab contains several types of quiz games.

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.

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

Come have fun and move to the rhythm in an energetic and accessible Drum Fit session. Using drumsticks and simple movements, this activity combines music, light exercise, and the joy of moving together. A great way to stay active while having fun! 🥁

Grab your drumsticks… ready… let’s get in rhythm!

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

A new activity at L’Initial!

Calling all math lovers!

The Life Environment Manager is excited to challenge you with a math challenge designed to test and improve your mental math skills.

On a single sheet, you will find addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.
You will have a limited amount of time to complete the challenge.

📅 Next edition
🗓 Monday, October 19th
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 At the cinema

✏️ Please bring your pencils.

Open to all. French or English speaking

Good luck to everyone!

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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Group Schedule

• Group 1: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Guy Nolin

• Group 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Cynthia Barbe

• Group 3: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Cynthia Barbe

• Group 4: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  Group Leader: Raymonde Maitland

🎯 How the Games Will Work

Each group will be divided into two teams for each game. Players will not be assigned to one specific team for the entire season. Instead, players and team captains will rotate from week to week within their group.

The group leader will help ensure that the games run smoothly.

🏆 Club 100 and Standings

Any player who scores 100 points or more in a game will automatically become a member of CLUB 100. Club 100 members will participate in the season finals.

In addition:

• A trophy will be awarded to the group with the highest average score of the season.

• Individual players will also have the opportunity to qualify for the highest individual average of the season.

• To be eligible for the individual ranking, players must have participated in at least 15 of the 20 games.

📅 Season Format

A total of 20 regular games will be played during the season:

• 10 games before the holiday break

• 10 games after the holiday break

• One week of finals

Player scores will be updated monthly and posted on the activity room bulletin board.

All announcements throughout the season will be posted on the activity room bulletin board, the third-floor bulletin board, and on Théia.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Week of October 5, 2026: Official start of the season

• December 14, 2026 to January 1, 2027, inclusive: Holiday break

• Week of January 4, 2027: Games resume

• Week of March 15, 2027: Season finals

⚠️ Important

If you decide to stop playing or need to be away for one or more weeks, please notify your group leader or Cynthia Barbe.

Please note that you may only play once per week and must play with the group in which you are registered.

Cynthia Barbe
Coordinator
📞 819-557-0594

🎉 Have a great season, everyone, and most importantly, have fun!

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

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!

Bowling League – 202/2027 Season

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 (♠, ♥, ♦, ♣).

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

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.