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The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

Come meet your administrative technician for this informational session about administrative services.

Thank you.

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch—a great opportunity to savour a variety of dishes in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

📅 Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m.
🖊️ Registration required – Reserve your spot now!
📆 Deadline to register: Sunday, June 7th

⚠️ Important: Even residents with 1 or 2 meal packages must register.

🎉 We look forward to seeing you there!

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

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

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

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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Debt notice or unjustified threat? Learn the warning signs to outsmart fake collection agents.

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

Groupe Maurice invites you to take part in the Rhythm Challenge, a fun and energetic Drumfit activity that will get you moving and smiling!

As a group, you will learn a rhythmic choreography set to the song Scotch & Poches, followed by the recording of a souvenir video of your performance.

Whether you’re a beginner or a rhythm pro, the most important thing is to participate, have fun, and share a great moment together.

🎥 The final video montage, featuring performances from all residences, will be shared on Groupe Maurice’s social media platforms.

🗓 Join your Lifestyle Manager
📍 Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
🏛 Activities Room

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

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

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.

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!

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!

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

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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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!

Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the Movie Theatre

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

Come and get your brain working. This lab contains several types of quiz games.
A maximum of 17 participants for this activity.

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.

As part of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Month, Groupe Maurice invites you to a special conference.

📅 Date: Friday, June 12
🕜 Time: 1:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Cinema

On this occasion, we are pleased to welcome Corpuscule Danse, an organization recognized for its commitment to the development of inclusive dance.

Corpuscule Danse fosters connections between artists with and without disabilities, offering a thought-provoking perspective on inclusion in the arts.

👉 A great opportunity to discover an innovative, human and inspiring approach to dance and inclusion.

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

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.

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!

Everyone deserves a great love story. But for Simon it's complicated: no-one knows he's gay and he doesn't know who the anonymous classmate is that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, scary and life-changing.

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!

Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, is a magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, the precocious son of a zookeeper. Dwellers in Pondicherry, India, the family decides to move to Canada, hitching a ride on a huge freighter. After a shipwreck, Pi is found adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, all fighting for survival.

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!

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

Join your Living Environment Manager for a special Father’s Day quiz, in French and English, in the movie theatre.

📅 French session: Monday, June 15th at 11:10 a.m.
📅 English session: Friday, June 19th 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.

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!

The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

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.

📅 First edition
🗓 Monday, Jun 15
⏰ 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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The pétanque league is a must‑attend activity for those who enjoy games and friendly interaction. Whether it’s for the pleasure of playing, taking on light‑hearted challenges, or simply spending quality time together, this activity brings residents together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level—the most important thing is to take part, have fun, and share enjoyable moments in good company.

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