The apartments
Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence. You’ll find apartment prices below:



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
Our care units are designed for individuals who are semi-autonomous or experiencing minor autonomy loss. We offer tailored daily support from a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, available around the clock. Our care units also occasionally accommodate convalescent stays.
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…
Please note that this list may not be comprehensive, and services can differ between residences. For a complete overview, we invite you to contact your preferred residence directly.
The apartments
Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence. You’ll find apartment prices below:



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
Our care units are designed for individuals who are semi-autonomous or experiencing minor autonomy loss. We offer tailored daily support from a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, available around the clock. Our care units also occasionally accommodate convalescent stays.
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…
Please note that this list may not be comprehensive, and services can differ between residences. For a complete overview, we invite you to contact your preferred residence directly.
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, 13 October 2025
Monday, 13 October 2025
10:00 - 11:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team The Warriors (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season
Monday, 13 October 2025
13:00 - 15:00 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Loups-garous (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Monday, 13 October 2025
13:00 - 16:30 Activité
Fine arts area (7)
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!

Monday, 13 October 2025
13:00 - 17:00 Activité
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, 13 October 2025
14:00 - 15:00 Événement
Thanksgiving Live music show (3)
Join our guest artist for this music show.
Tanya Karamanos will be with you.
The show will take place in the Piano Lounge
Monday, 13 October 2025
14:30 - 16:00 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Bruyants (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Monday, 13 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
Tuck Games (8)
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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Monday, 13 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
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.

Monday, 13 October 2025
19:00 - 20:30 Activité
Eucher (7)
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
Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
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, 14 October 2025
10:30 - 11:00 Activité
Stand up CardioFit (5)
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!
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
11:00 - 11:30 Activité
CardioFit on Chair (5)
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!

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
11:30 - 12:00 Activité
Chair Yoga (5)
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!

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
12:00 - 14:00 Événement
Group outing to Aylmer restaurant
Our next restaurant outing will take place on Tuesday, October 14th.
Departure from the residence at 11:30 a.m.
The restaurant is a 20-minute walk each way.
You have until Friday, October 10th to register.
Don't delay!
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
13:00 - 14:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Braves (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
13:00 - 15:00 Activité
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, 14 October 2025
13:00 - 17:00 Activité
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, 14 October 2025
13:45 - 14:15 Activité
🩺 Signature Care Unit Visit Group 3
It’s now time to discover the Care Unit and the services offered there.
👩⚕️ Meet Isabelle, Director of Care, and learn more about the care available at L’Initial residence.
📌 Important:
Visits are by registration only.
Maximum of 5 people per group.
You will receive a phone call to confirm your visit date.
👉 To register, please contact the reception desk.
Thank you!
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
14:30 - 15:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Joyeuses (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
Tuck Games (8)
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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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
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.
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
9:30 - 9:40 Activité
Press briefing – Post 941
Join us for this weekly press briefing.
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
10:00 - 11:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Abats (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
10:00 - 11:00 Activité
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, 15 October 2025
11:00 - 12:00 Activité
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, 15 October 2025
13:00 - 15:00 Activité
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, 15 October 2025
13:00 - 14:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Faucons (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
13:00 - 14:00 Activité
Knitting Club (8)
Every Wednesday at 1:00p.m. our knitters meet in the Library to participate in the Knitting Club.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
14:00 - 16:00 Événement
🎉 Recognition Cocktail – 2025 Season (3)
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:
📅 Tuesday, October 7
🕑 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!

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
14:00 - 16:00 Activité
Art with Mrs. Groulx (7)
For those interested in visual arts, classes return this fall every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Acrylic, watercolor and mixed media will be offered. Take note that basic supplies will be available to students and they will also have the opportunity to use the art room to continue their learning during the week. An adventure not to be missed.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
14:15 - 15:00 Activité
Seasonal Snack (3)
Come and meet your L'Initial Team for a Seasonal Snack.
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
14:30 - 15:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Gais lurons (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
Tuck Games (8)
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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Thursday, 16 October 2025

Thursday, 16 October 2025
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Quiz Game in FR (6)
Come and get your brain working. This lab contains several types of quiz games.
A maximum of 17 participants for this activity.
Thursday, 16 October 2025
10:00 - 11:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les As (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Thursday, 16 October 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
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, 16 October 2025
13:00 - 17:00 Activité
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, 16 October 2025
13:00 - 14:00 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Boules à mittes (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season
Thursday, 16 October 2025
13:00 - 15:00 Activité
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, 16 October 2025
13:00 - 16:30 Activité
Fine arts area (7)
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!

Thursday, 16 October 2025
14:00 - 16:00 Activité
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, 16 October 2025
14:30 - 16:00 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les Meilleurs (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Thursday, 16 October 2025
14:30 - 15:00 Activité
Kitchen Tour at L’Initial, Group 2 (10)
👩⚕️ Come meet Nawfel, Food Services Manager, and learn more about the food services at Résidence L’Initial.
You will have the chance to discover the behind-the-scenes of the kitchen and its daily operations.
📌 Important:
• Visits are by registration only.
• Maximum of 5 people per group.
• You will receive a phone call to confirm your visit date.
👉 To register, please speak with the reception desk.
The meeting point for the groups is at the reception at 2:25 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Thursday, 16 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
Tuck Games (8)
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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Thursday, 16 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team The Gutters (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season

Thursday, 16 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
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, 17 October 2025

Friday, 17 October 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
(Stand up) Balance (5)
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!

Friday, 17 October 2025
10:00 - 11:00 Événement
Bilingual Mass (6)
Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the Movie Theatre
Friday, 17 October 2025
10:00 - 11:30 Activité
🎳 Bowling League Team Les COVID-20 (2)
Bowling League – 2025/2026 Season
Friday, 17 October 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
Fitness on Chair (5)
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!

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