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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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
Friday, 8 December 2023
Friday, 8 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Friday, 8 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Friday, 8 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Pétanque-Atout (5)
Pétanque-Atout is a popular game at L’Initial. It is a game that is played with two teams.
Each player takes turns throwing 3 balls at the target. The player must try to compile as many points as possible for his team.
This activity is a great social opportunity to meet new people.
Friday, 8 December 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Bilingual Mass (6)
Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the activities room
Friday, 8 December 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Friday, 8 December 2023
10:00 - 16:00
Boutique Création Francine (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, 8 December 2023
10:30 - 11:00
Stand up CardioFit with Julie (5)
Stand up Cardio Fitness exercises with Julie.
A maximum of 17 participants.
Friday, 8 December 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.
Friday, 8 December 2023
11:30 - 12:00
Chair Yoga with Julie (6)
Join Julie for this gentle chair yoga session
Maximum 17 participants
Friday, 8 December 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, 8 December 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Friday, 8 December 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, 8 December 2023
13:30 - 13:40
Rebroadcast of the Press Conference channel 941
Join us for this L'Initial presse Conference
Synthesize the 941 on your TV
Friday, 8 December 2023
14:30 - 15:30
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Saturday, 9 December 2023
Saturday, 9 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Pétanque-Atout (5)
Pétanque-Atout is a popular game at L’Initial. It is a game that is played with two teams.
Each player takes turns throwing 3 balls at the target. The player must try to compile as many points as possible for his team.
This activity is a great social opportunity to meet new people.
Saturday, 9 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Saturday, 9 December 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, 9 December 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, 9 December 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, 9 December 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Free billiards (8)
Free billiards for all.
No registration required
Have fun!
Sunday, 10 December 2023
Sunday, 10 December 2023
19:00 - 22:00
Bad Santa in FR (6)
2003 · Comedy · 93 minutes
Bad Santa is the story of two conmen who go on a road trip to malls dressed as Santa and his elf. Rather than spreading good cheer, the duo s motive is to rob each establishment, a strategy that becomes complicated when they encounter an 8-year-old who teaches them the true meaning of Christmas.
Sunday, 10 December 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!
Sunday, 10 December 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Mass at channel 602
Mass televised on channel 602 of your television set.
Sunday, 10 December 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.
Sunday, 10 December 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.
Sunday, 10 December 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Songs in the Piano Lounge (3)
Join other residents of the residence to sing songs you like.
Participation is voluntary and no registration is required.
The mask is still mandatory
Sunday, 10 December 2023
18:00 - 20:00
Free billiards (8)
Free billiards for all.
No registration required
Have fun!
Monday, 11 December 2023
Monday, 11 December 2023
19:00 - 22:00
Carol in EN (6)
2015 · Romance · 118 minutes
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith s seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change. A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring woman trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage. As an immediate connection sparks between them, the innocence of their first encounter dims and their connection deepens. While Carol breaks free from the confines of marriage, her husband (Kyle Chandler) begins to question her competence as a mother as her involvement with Therese and close relationship with her best friend Abby (Sarah Paulson) come to light.
Monday, 11 December 2023
10:00 - 16:00
Boutique Fifth Avenue (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.
Monday, 11 December 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Monday, 11 December 2023
10:30 - 11:15
Aquafitness with Lee (1)
Join Lee for this aquafitness workout.
Maximum of 10 participants
Monday, 11 December 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, 11 December 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Monday, 11 December 2023
13:30 - 14:30
Military Whist (7)
Join the group for this Military Whist game.
Have a good Whist!
Monday, 11 December 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Noel en jazz majeur by Frédérick de Grandpré (6)
Join us for this unique virtual performance of Frédérick de Grandpré's Noel en jazz majeur.
Limited seating!
Monday, 11 December 2023
14:00 - 16:00
Café “L’Englishial” (5)
The group was recently formed to meet the needs of our English-speaking residents.
L’Englishial meets to discuss and plan activities, 1 Tuesdays a month starting at 2 p.m. in the activity room.
Monday, 11 December 2023
14:30 - 15:30
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Pétanque-Atout (5)
Pétanque-Atout is a popular game at L’Initial. It is a game that is played with two teams.
Each player takes turns throwing 3 balls at the target. The player must try to compile as many points as possible for his team.
This activity is a great social opportunity to meet new people.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)
Tuesday, 12 December 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, 12 December 2023
10:30 - 11:00
Stand up CardioFit with Julie (5)
Stand up Cardio Fitness exercises with Julie.
A maximum of 17 participants.
Tuesday, 12 December 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, 12 December 2023
11:30 - 12:00
Chair Yoga with Julie (6)
Join Julie for this gentle chair yoga session
Maximum 17 participants
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
12:00 - 12:30
Meditation with Julie (6)
Meditation with Julie
Tuesday, 12 December 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, 12 December 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, 12 December 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
14:15 - 15:30
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, 12 December 2023
14:30 - 15:30
Bowling League (2)
Bowling League for all!
For more information, please see Lee.
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Tuck Games (8)

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!