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!

The apartments

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

Four appliances
Electricity, heating / air conditioning
Cable TV
Access to common areas
Participation in activities organized by an activity manager
Security 24/7
Studio
421 sq.ft. to 469 sq.ft.
Starting at $1,701 per month
2½ (1 bdr)
606 sq.ft. to 692 sq.ft.
Starting at $2,152 per month
3½ (1 bdr)
623 sq.ft. to 824 sq.ft.
Starting at $2,595 per month
3½ + den (1 bdr)
798 sq.ft.
$3,003 per month
4½ (2 bdr)
830 sq.ft. to 1,248 sq.ft.
Starting at $3,238 per month
4½ + den (2 bdr)
1,253 sq.ft.
$3,860 per month
5½ (3 bdr)
1,257 sq.ft. to 1,508 sq.ft.
Starting at $3,907 per month

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
Unité de soins - Résidence L'Initial - Gatineau - Le Groupe Maurice
Unité de soins - Résidence L'Initial - Gatineau - Le Groupe Maurice

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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Dining room
Dining room
Private dining room
Private dining room
Salon with piano
Salon with piano
Lounge with fireplace
Lounge with fireplace
Billiards room
Billiards room
Bowling lanes
Bowling lanes
Virtual golf
Virtual golf
Gym
Gym
Indoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Spa
Beach with light therapy
Beach with light therapy
Activity and art room
Activity and art room
Movie theatre
Movie theatre
Place of worship
Place of worship
Hair and beauty salon
Hair and beauty salon
Rooftop terrace and gardens
Rooftop terrace and gardens
Gardens
Gardens
Outdoor training area
Outdoor training area
Shuffleboard and petanque
Shuffleboard and petanque
Interior access to the Aylmer Galleries
Interior access to the Aylmer Galleries

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

Sunday, 22 December 2024

Sunday, 22 December 2024
19:00 - 22:00

Home Alone 2 in EN (6)


In John Hughes' sequel to one of the highest-grossing films of all time, Macaulay Culkin once again stars as Kevin McCallister, who has to fend for himself in New York City when he is accidentally separated from his family during a holiday trip.

Sunday, 22 December 2024
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, 22 December 2024
12:00 - 13:30

Christmas Brunch (13)

Join us for this special Christmas brunch. 

Menu to come

Sunday, 22 December 2024
13:00 - 16:30

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!

Sunday, 22 December 2024
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, 22 December 2024
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, 22 December 2024
18:00 - 20:00

Free billiards (8)

Free billiards for all. 

No registration required

Have fun!

Monday, 23 December 2024

Monday, 23 December 2024
19:00 - 22:00

Two Days Before Christmas in FR (6)

It's December 23, the day before Christmas Eve. A storm is about to hit Quebec. For some, this is a time of calm and serenity, for others less so. Elsa is a children's author who has never been able to find love. She's expecting a visit from an old friend, who's flying in from London. Meanwhile, her sister and her boyfriend are counting the days to the birth of their first child. Will their arrival put an end to their precious freedom? Elsa's mother is hard at work in the kitchen, cooking up a New Year's Eve worthy of the name for her demanding children. An incident will upset everyone's daily routine. They find themselves in the heart of Quebec City, in a chic hotel whose daily life is made up of ups and downs, a place where everything is possible. Between snowstorms, disappointments and hopes, will love triumph?

Monday, 23 December 2024
8:00 - 17:00

Christmas Tree Guessing Game (10)

Game where you have to guess how many decorations of all kinds are in the special tree for this game. The tree will be placed at the reception for the whole day. The person who gets closest to the total number of decorations will win a prize.

Monday, 23 December 2024
13:00 - 16:30

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, 23 December 2024
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, 23 December 2024
14:00 - 15:00

Christmas 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, 24 December 2024

Tuesday, 24 December 2024
19:00 - 20:30

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, 24 December 2024
19:00 - 20:00

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, 24 December 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Holiday Cinema White Christmas in En (6)

1954 · Musical · Duration 120 minutes

Christmas 1944: at a party celebrating the departure of General Waverly, Phil Davis meets the famous singer Bob Wallace. Phil was later brought into Wallace's life. As a token of his appreciation, Wallace offered to form a duo at the end of the war: Phil would write the songs and Bob would sing them. A promise made, a promise kept: the two created a successful TV show. One day, they are asked to audition Betty and Judy, two sisters whose talent is matched only by their beauty...

Tuesday, 24 December 2024
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, 24 December 2024
10:00 - 11:00

Christmas Bilingual Mass (6)

Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the activities room

Tuesday, 24 December 2024
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, 24 December 2024
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, 24 December 2024
17:00 - 19:00

Christmas Dinner (13)

Join us for this special Christmas meal. 


Menu: to come


Also, please note that the dinner can only accommodate 120 people. Hurry!

Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Wednesday, 25 December 2024
19:00 - 20:00

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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Wednesday, 25 December 2024
9:30 - 11:40

Press Conference channel 941

Join us for this L'Initial presse Conference

Synthesize the 941 on your TV

Wednesday, 25 December 2024
13:00 - 15:00

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, 25 December 2024
13:00 - 16:30

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, 26 December 2024

Thursday, 26 December 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Holiday Cinema White Christmas in FR (6)

1954 · Musical · Duration 120 minutes

Christmas 1944: at a party celebrating the departure of General Waverly, Phil Davis meets the famous singer Bob Wallace. Phil was later brought into Wallace's life. As a token of his appreciation, Wallace offered to form a duo at the end of the war: Phil would write the songs and Bob would sing them. A promise made, a promise kept: the two created a successful TV show. One day, they are asked to audition Betty and Judy, two sisters whose talent is matched only by their beauty...

Thursday, 26 December 2024
19:00 - 20:00

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, 26 December 2024
10:00 - 10:30

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, 26 December 2024
13:00 - 16:30

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, 26 December 2024
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, 27 December 2024

Friday, 27 December 2024
19:00 - 20:00

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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Friday, 27 December 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Holiday Cinema, Holiday INN in EN, FR subtitle (6)

1942 · Romance · Duration 112 minutes

Jim Hardy, Ted Hanover and Lila Dixon have a popular song-and-dance show in New York. On Christmas Eve, Jim prepares for his final performance before retiring to marry Lila and live on a Connecticut farm. Lila tells Jim she's fallen in love with notorious charmer Ted instead; heartbroken, Jim bids them farewell.


He tries to work on the farm but ends up in a sanatorium. The following Christmas Eve, Jim is back in New York and plans to turn his farm into a "Holiday Inn", an entertainment venue open only on holidays, much to the delight of Ted and his agent Danny Reed. In a flower store, Danny is approached by an aspiring salesgirl and artist, Linda Mason, whom he steers toward the Holiday Inn and Ted's club. Later that night, Linda and Jim accidentally meet at Ted and Lila's show. Jim poses as the owner of a rival club, while Linda pretends to be a famous friend of Ted's, before running away as Ted and Lila approach.

Friday, 27 December 2024
10:00 - 11:00

Bilingual Mass (6)

Celebration of Mass by Father Gagnon in the activities room

Friday, 27 December 2024
11:00 - 11:45

Memory Game in EN (6)

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

Friday, 27 December 2024
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, 27 December 2024
13:30 - 14:30

$10 Gift Exchange Beginning with the Letter A or P (3)

Simple game where each participant buys a gift worth $10 and it will be given to another participant attending this event. We will have 3 name picks. So it is very likely that one particular gift will be very popular. For this game, your Activities Director will add an extra challenge. The gift must absolutely begin with the letter A or P. The word can be in English or French. For example, A = Almond or P = Potato. Just to add a little spice. Have fun!

Friday, 27 December 2024
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.

On the menu this week

Sunday, 22 December 2024

Sunday
22 December 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

Main course

  • Christmas Brunch

Dessert

  • Christmas Dessert

Sunday
22 December 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Soupe of the day

  • Caesar salad

Main course

  • Chicken wings with BBQ sauce

  • Haddock with Pernod sauce

Dessert

  • Sugar pie

Monday, 23 December 2024

Monday
23 December 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Tomato and basil soup

  • Tomato and mango Salad

Main course

  • Grilled flank steak with mushrooms

  • Seafood shell

Dessert

  • Meli melo dessert

Monday
23 December 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Tomato and basil soup
  • Tomato and mango Salad

Main course

  • Stewed pork with vegetables
  • Fish of the day

Dessert

  • Meli melo dessert

Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Tuesday
24 December 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Pea Soup
  • Garlic snail

Main course

  • Fillet of sole meunière
  • Traditional plate

Dessert

  • Holiday Log
Tuesday
24 December 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Pea soup
  • Garlic snail

Main course

  • Traditional plate
  • Leg of lamb with rosemary

Dessert

  • Holiday Log

Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Wednesday
25 December 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of asparagus
  • Salmon mousse

Main course

  • Brunch Plate

Dessert

  • Holiday Log
Wednesday
25 December 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Lentil Soup
  • Salmon mousse

Main course

  • Ham on the bone
  • Trout in lemon maple sauce

Dessert

  • Holiday Log

Thursday, 26 December 2024

Thursday
26 December 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Chicken and noodle Soup
  • Chickpea Salad

Main course

  • Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
  • Pork tenderloin with raspberry saucer

Dessert

  • Carrot Cake
Thursday
26 December 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Chicken and noodle Soup
  • Chickpea Salad

Main course

  • Sesame and Ginger Beef
  • Garlic and honey chicken drumstick

Dessert

  • Carrrot Cake

Friday, 27 December 2024

Friday
27 December 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Minestrone Soup
  • Coleslaw

Main course

  • Cheese and spinach Quiche
  • Stewed beef with mushrooms

Dessert

  • Apple pie
Friday
27 December 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Minestrone soup
  • Coleslaw

Main course

  • Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
  • Pork loin with caramelized apples

Dessert

  • Apple pie

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