Join us for this weekly press briefing.

Whether you want to learn the basics of dancing or refine your moves, these classes are designed for participants at both beginner and intermediate levels.

In a friendly and dynamic atmosphere, come move, have fun, and build your confidence while exploring different dance styles and techniques.

A great opportunity to stay active, socialize, and enjoy a fun experience! ✨🕺💃

Aging Well by Taking Care of Your Feet and Staying Active

As we age, our feet undergo several changes that deserve special attention:

• Skin: It becomes thinner and drier, making it more prone to cracks and infections. Daily moisturizing and regular inspection are essential.

• Joints and bones: Each foot contains 26 bones and 33 joints, which naturally wear down over time. Osteoarthritis, fallen arches, and loss of the protective fat pad can increase the risk of pain and falls.

• Support: Properly fitted footwear and, when needed, custom orthotics can help improve foot support and reduce stress on the joints.

• Socks: Choose seamless, breathable socks that do not constrict the ankle and are light in colour (to make wounds easier to detect). This is especially important for people living with diabetes.

• Diabetes: Neuropathy can reduce the ability to feel pain, delaying the detection of injuries. Daily foot inspections and regular podiatric care are strongly recommended.

• The role of the podiatrist: Early screening, safe treatment of calluses and toenails, prescription of orthotics, and recommendations for appropriate footwear.

Key takeaway: Visiting a podiatrist should be part of a preventive health routine, not just something to consider when pain develops.

This workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 4th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cinema and will be followed by an information booth in the reception area afterward.

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!

Bowling League – 202/2027 Season

Designed for dancers with a solid foundation in line dancing, these advanced-level classes provide an opportunity to refine techniques, improve coordination, and learn more complex routines.

In an engaging and motivating environment, participants will enhance their confidence, precision, and artistic expression while taking on new challenges.

A great opportunity to continue progressing and take your dancing skills to the next level! ✨🕺💃

Your Rental team are organizing a meeting to discuss all aspects of leasing services offered by L'Initial. One meeting per month will be scheduled to take the pulse of your rental-related. It's a great way to share your opinions on the subject. This meeting will take place on Wedesday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the cinema. We look forward to hearing from you!

Craving a dessert that transports you straight to Italy?
Finding the wait time a bit too long at times?
Would you like to share your dining room experience?

Chef Nawfal, a passionate culinary expert and true magician of the kitchen, invites you to a special gathering. Whether you’re a fan of classic onion soup or a devoted defender of traditional poutine, your opinion matters!

Come share your suggestions to help enhance the dining experience and, who knows, inspire our chef to surprise you even more. We know that what’s on your plate — just like the quality of service — is essential. And because it’s never easy to please everyone, we believe in open dialogue, innovation, and above all, your participation.

That’s why, once a month, we offer you the opportunity to meet Chef Nawfal and enjoy a friendly, authentic conversation directly with him.

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

Every Wednesday at 1:00p.m. our knitters meet in the Library to participate in the Knitting Club.

Improve your stability, balance, and confidence in movement with this OmniFit session designed for all fitness levels. Through a series of safe and progressive exercises, you will work on coordination, posture, and strengthening the key muscles that help maintain balance.

This activity is ideal for promoting independence, preventing falls, and enhancing overall well-being, all in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere.

We look forward to moving with you! 💪😊

Your Recreation Manager invites you to a meeting dedicated to all leisure activities at L’Initial Residence.

A monthly meeting will be held to better understand your interests and gather your ideas regarding activities, outings, themed evenings, volunteering, and much more. This is a great opportunity to share your opinions and actively contribute to life at the residence.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:15 p.m., in the movie theatre.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Take a moment to relax and recharge with this chair-based stretching session. Through gentle, accessible movements, you will improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and promote overall well-being.

This activity is designed for all fitness levels and focuses on mobility, relaxation, and comfort, all from the safety of a chair.

Join us for a relaxing and revitalizing experience! 🌿😊

For those interested in visual arts, classes will be back this fall every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore acrylic painting, watercolour, and mixed media techniques. Please note that basic art supplies will be provided. Students will also have access to the art room throughout the week to continue developing their skills and working on their projects.

A wonderful creative adventure not to be missed! ✨

📅 Wednesday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m.
📍 Piano Lounge

Join us for a delightful afternoon snack in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Piano Lounge.

A wonderful opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy a tasty treat with fellow residents.

We look forward to seeing you there! ☕🍪😊

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

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

Bowling League – 202/2027 Season

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!

Your Living Environment Service Manager invites you to a monthly workshop to create beautiful themed table centrepieces for our dinners.

📅 Thursday, November 5th
🕐 2:00 p.m.
📍 Art Room

Come express your creativity and enjoy a friendly group activity!

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

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 – 202/2027 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.

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

🎤 One practice per week – Fridays at the cinema.

✨ Enjoy singing!

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

Bowling League – 2026/2027 Season

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!

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!

Free billiards for all. 

No registration required

Have fun!

Reimagining Dahl's beloved story for a modern audience, Robert Zemeckis's visually innovative film tells the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, goes to live with his loving Grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe — undercover — to carry out her nefarious plans.

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!

Free billiards for all. 

No registration required

Have fun!

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. ✨🎹

When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers... and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jacob discovers that only his own special peculiarity can save his new friends.

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 Living Environment Manager for a special Remembrance Day quiz, in French and English, in the movie theatre.

📅 French session: Monday, November 9th at 11:10 a.m.
📅 English session: Friday, November 13th 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.