September 25 to 27, 2015 - Municipalité de Val-des

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Hello, fellow citizens,
With summer winding down once again, not only will our
youth will be heading back to the classroom, but a full
slate of community leisure activities will re-launch across
Val-des-Monts. To help you get back into your post-vacation
routine, this second edition of VDM Update includes
details on the Leisure and Culture Service’s upcoming
program of activities, which are held in cooperation with
local organizations. Update also provides you with handy
information on municipal services, lists projects scheduled
over the coming months, highlights your municipality’s
recent achievements, and shares other news items.
I encourage you to sign up early for the activities you want,
because a number of them have limited spots open.
SUMMARY
Municipal news
Publics works
Environment and
Urban Planning
Fire protection
Leisure and Culture
Libraries
Youth program
Family program
Adults program
Events
Community Bulletin Board
Oganizations Directory
On behalf of Municipal Council, I thank the many residents,
visitors and vacationers who took part in this summer’s
community-building events, including the Val-des-Monts
country-music festival, which drew thousands of fans and
close to 325 RV enthusiasts, and the annual municipal golf
tournament, whose $13,800 in proceeds will help fund:
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special events like Noël en famille
the Grenier des Collines (our food bank)
an outdoor WI-FI network in municipal parks
the completion of signage and amenities in J.-A. Perkins Park.
As fall quickly settles in, I hope you’ll make the most of the
invigourating atmosphere that its kaleidoscope of colours
creates across the region.
Jacques Laurin
Mayor
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Jacques Laurin
1, du Carrefour Road
Val-des-Monts, Quebec J8N 4E9
Phone:
819-457-9400, extension 2208
Cell:
819-962-0036
Fax:
819-457-4141
E-mail:
[email protected]
Gaétan Thibault
Jules Dagenais
Phone:
819-671-9448
Phone:
819-457-9648
E-mail:
[email protected]
Cell:
819-962-5718
E-mail:
[email protected]
Pauline Lafrenière
Mireille Brazeau
Phone:
819-671-2529
Phone:
819-457-9774
Cell:
819-962-4170
Cell:
819-962-5918
E-mail:
[email protected]
E-mail:
[email protected]
Claude Bergeron
Roland Tremblay
Phone:
819-671-0501
Phone:
819-457-2732
Cell:
819-661-1501 and 819-962-4638
E-mail:
[email protected]
E-mail:
[email protected]
Dates of the next regular meetings of the Municipal Council which will be held at 8 p.m., at the City Hall
located at 1, du Carrefour,Val-des-Monts:
• Tuesday, September 1, 2015
• Tuesday, October 20, 2015
• Tuesday, December 1, 2015
• Tuesday, September 15, 2015
• Tuesday, November 3, 2015
• Tuesday, October 6, 2015
• Tuesday, November 17, 2015
• Tuesday, December 8 or 15, 2015
(Budget)
Do not forget that our offices will be closed on the following
dates due to different holidays:
Labor Day:
Monday, September 7, 2015
Thanksgiving:
Monday, October 12, 2015
Christmas Holidays:
From Thursday, December 24, 2015
up to Monday, January 4, 2016
From June 1 to September 4, 2015:
Monday to Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to noon and
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m.
As of September 8, 2015:
8:30 a.m. to noon and
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The payment deadline for the final invoice of your 2015 taxes is September 30, 2015. You can pay
by regular mail, in person at City Hall or at most financial institutions, at ATMs, or online through your
bank’s website.
If your address has changed or if you’ve just recently acquired a property in Val-des-Monts,
we encourage you to send us your updated contact information to avoid late processing and
additional interest charges.
The General Directorate is pleased to announce that Sébastien Marmen and Éric Picard-Côté have
both been named lieutenants at Fire Station 1, and that Danick Robitaille-Lefebvre has been appointed
as lieutenant at Fire Station 2 of the Fire Department.
These appointments mesh perfectly with the directions and objectives set out under the Municipality’s
2015-2018 Strategic Plan, which include recruiting and retaining qualified professionals to meet the
growing needs of our population and to improve our response capacity in the area of public safety.
Council, the General Directorate and the entire management team extend their best wishes for
success and fulfillment to all three appointees.
At the Municipality of Val-des-Monts, protecting the health and safety of our staff and citizens is a
fundamental value. That’s why we’re very proud to announce that, for the second year in a row,
Val-des-Monts has received the Palme d’excellence (award of excellence)
for its proactive approach and exceptional performance under the Mutuelle
de prévention en santé et sécurité du travail (occupational health and safety
cooperative) of the Union des municipalités du Québec.
The General Directorate salutes the special contribution of Claude Dubois as
prevention officer and administrative officer, who has played a pivotal role in
creating a truly powerful safety-and-prevention culture in VDM. Hats off as well to
the entire staff for their commitment and involvement in this area: they’ve shown
that, in our community, health, prevention and safety are everybody’s business.
On June 15, 2015, we launched TRANSCOLLINES, a multi-municipality transit service that gives
residents of Cantley, Chelsea, La Pêche and Val-des-Monts access to a number of bus routes
connecting with the STO network. But that’s not all…
In addition to its STO links, TRANSCOLLINES runs routes between the four municipalities
themselves, and over time it will add runs allowing Gatineau transit users to travel more often to
Collines-de-l'Outaouais.
The fare schedule includes single-ride tickets, along with various passes thanks to which users can
ride TRANSCOLLINES, STO and OC Transpo buses all at once.
Val-des-Monts also has park-and-ride locations:
• Poltimore parking lot at Saint-Germain Park, 2720 Principale
• Pointe-Déziel parking lot (with bus shelter), intersection of routes 366 and 307 (opening in fall 2015)
• Nakkertok parking lot at 62 du Carrefour
• Perkins parking lot (with bus shelter), intersection of du Carrefour and Saint-Joseph
TRANSCOLLINES also has responsive (accessible) and para-transit services.
Hop on now and visit www.transcollines.ca!
For more information, contact TRANSCOLLINES at
819-456-1114 or at [email protected]
www.rgavdm.com
Martine Whalen
President
Michel Caron
Vice-president
Carolle Bergeron
Secretary
Stéphanie Lachaîne
Treasurer
Michel B. Gauthier
Administrator
Isabelle Monette
Administrator
Ensemble • Prospère • Solidaire
Use our online membership form.
Dominic Gauvreau
Administrator
Paul Surette
Administrator
Martin Tremblay
Administrator
September
Octobrer
November
December
Recycling pick-up only
Garbage pick-up only
Garbage and recycling pick-up
If you need any further information
about garbage and recycling pick-up,
please contact:
Services Sanitaires Richard Lanthier:
819-213-1477
Municipality:
819-457-9400
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Your Municipal Council thanks everyone in Val-des-Monts for helping to properly recycle
hazardous waste during the Nettoyons Val-des-Monts campaign.
We collected more than 59 tons of hazardous waste between May 23 and 30 this year!
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Claudette-Lavergne Park
3 tons of tires
8 tons of metal
3 containers of paint
15 tons of refuse
12 TVs
1 container of waste oil
2 containers of computer waste
30 regular propane gas cylinders (20 lbs.)
4 large propane gas cylinders (100 lbs.)
1 container of batteries
Saturday, May 30, 2015
City Hall
3 tons of tires
8 tons of metal
5 containers of paint
19 tons of refuse
22 TVs
1 container of waste oil
3 containers of computer waste
70 regular propane gas cylinders (20 lbs.)
7 large propane gas cylinders (100 lbs.)
1 container of batteries
The Nettoyons Val-des-Monts campaign will run again next spring!
Until then, remember to bring your hazardous household waste to
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais’ Éco-centre. Below are its dates and hours of
operation:
May 1 to September 30
• Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• First Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Did you know that the Municipality receives a subsidy through a
provincial compensation program for selective waste

collection
(Régime de compensation pour la collecte sélective des matières
recyclables)? The amount depends on our waste-reduction

performance.
In 2014, 313 kilograms of waste for each citizen of VDM ended up in our
landfills, but the average across Quebec was 297 kilos per person. By
tossing less into our garbage cans, we’ll help increase Val-des-Monts’
waste-reduction subsidy, and your tax bill will ultimately reflect this.
So, think twice about what goes into your garbage. It pays to opt for
recycling and composting instead…
When we all pitch in, we truly make a difference!
Since the spring, Public Works has performed the following improvement and maintenance
work:
Swept close to 90 kilometers of paved roadways.
Applied 20,000 tons of gravel over a distance of 20 kilometers.
Spread 660,000 liters of dust-suppressant over roughly 180 kilometers of municipal gravel
roads.
Repaired hundreds of meters of cracks on paved roads.
Painted centre lines and stop lines on 90 kilometers of paved roads.
Installed roughly 50 new road signs.
Erected a new pedestrian bridge on the beach at Lake Saint-Pierre.
Built a new parking lot at Pélissier eco-park.
Cleaned several kilometers of ditches .
Mowed the grass along 250 kilometers of roads.
The next few months will be just as busy thanks to these projects:
Perform construction work on de l’École, Dubois, du Ruisseau, de la Savane and Montée
Paiement.
Complete the soccer pitch at 82 du Carrefour and the park-and-ride in front of City Hall.
Apply surface treatment with a bituminous binder on du Barrage and de la Bourgade.
Connect the artesian well at Sportium.
Perform ditch blasting on du Faubourg and Loyer.
Repair and prep winter-maintenance equipment (nine trucks, three loaders and four
graders).
Prepare and store of 27,000 tons of sand for winter maintenance.
Don't forget accident risks increase
in road-construction zones.
To minimize these risks for
both motorists and road
crews, remember to slow
down as you
approach
any construction zone.
Public Works often needs land on
which to send fill across the
entire Municipality.
Simply contact Val-des-Monts’
central office at 819-457-9400,
ext. 2221, if you’d like some fill.
Did you know that heating water can represent as much as 20% of your
total annual hydro bill and uses more electricity in the winter than in the
summer?
Val-des-Monts has teamed up with Hydro-Québec to offer you
water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators. They’re an easy way to
cut water consumption without having to change your habits.
We have four very reasonably priced kits for sale. Simply contact us at
819-457-9400, ext. 2315, for more information.
Batteries may appear harmless, but many of them contain materials and substances
considered as hazardous household waste. For instance, the heavy metals used in battery
manufacturing are corrosive and, very often, cancer-causing; they can also spark allergies,
as well as neurological and reproductive problems. What’s more, when sent to landfills, these
metals ultimately pollute the soil and the groundwater tables below. By recycling batteries, we
avoid soil contamination and possible health problems while putting the metals they contain
(nickel, zinc, iron, cadmium, manganese and mercury) back to good use.
In keeping with the objectives set out in its environmental protection policy
(EU-2011-002) and in an effort to support broader recycling initiatives,
Val-des-Monts has set up five battery drop-off points for you:
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City Hall (1 du Carrefour)
McClelland’s (36 du Pont)
Marché Alimentaire Tessier (1019 Principale)
Marché Richelieu (1732 du Carrefour)
Familiprix Pharmacy (1797 du Carrefour)
Please use this eco-friendly option to dispose of your batteries and have them
properly recycled and reclaimed according to environmental requirements.
You can also leave your batteries after hours at City Hall by placing them in
a bag that you then drop through the special opening near the Council
chamber door, on the west side of the building.
Let’s take action together and further protect our environment by
recycling all our batteries.
Val-des-Monts is supporting families by providing grants equal to 50% of the before-tax cost
of washable diapers, up to a maximum of $100 for each child below the age of two.
This program not only gives families a helping hand, but also contributes to our collective
efforts at reducing the number of disposable diapers sent to landfills.
At first glance, because of their practicality, disposable diapers seem to be the best choice,
but studies have proven that families who use washable diapers can save as much as
$1000 per child. In addition, though it requires washer-dryers, water, detergent and liners or
inserts, using washable diapers is more eco-friendly than disposable-diaper production and
processing.
Washable diapers are ECONOMICAL.
You can expect to spend between $2,500 and $3,000 for disposables over their usual
two-and-a-half-year usage span. A set of washable diapers over the same period would
instead cost you as little as $300! That’s a huge saving, even when you factor in the cost
of two or three washes a week. And if you can keep the diapers for a second child, even
better!
Washable diapers are EASY TO USE.
Do you wince at the thought of washing diapers because it conjures images of safety pins and
plastic pants? Well, wince no more: times…and diapers, have changed. Modern washables
iodegradable liners
have Velcro fasteners and high-tech water-repellent fabrics, as well as b
or inserts that make for easy cleaning.
Washable diapers are ECOLOGICAL.
For every baby on whom they’re used, disposable diapers generate between one and
two tons of waste. Under ideal conditions, disposable diapers would take 500 years to
biodegrade, but those conditions don’t exist in landfills. Even so-called “biodegradable”
throw-away diapers take extremely long to disappear. So, if you consider the principle of
“reduce, reuse and recycle,” washable diapers are the logical choice.
Washable diapers are COMFORTABLE.
Nothing beats the sensation of soft, d
elicate
fabric on baby’s skin. Babies who wear

washables get changed more often, and that’s
a healthy thing. Washable diapers also tend to
“breathe” easier, helping to prevent excessive
heat build-up.
For more information on Val-des-Monts’
washable-diaper
grant
p

rogram,
contact the Environment and Urban
Planning Department at 819-457-9400,
ext. 2315
Val-des-Monts’ Fire Department was among several services that
worked with a joint multi-municipality health and safety organization
known as the Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail,
secteur affaires municipals (APSAM) to produce a training video and a
series of photos of the visual signals presented in a new best-practice
guide on how to back up fire trucks.
Filming took place in Laval in the fall of 2014, and the official
launch was held on May 18, 2015, at the annual conference of the
Association des chefs en sécurité incendie du Québec. Both the
video and the guide will be sent to fire departments and firefighting
academies across Quebec in an effort to standardize practices and
heighten safety.
With fire-prevention week slated for early
October, we invite child care centres

and places of business to contact the Fire
Department as soon as possible to book an

awareness presentation for children, a fire
drill or even a training session on the use of
extinguishers.
In addition, here are a few handy fire-safety
reminders as fall approaches:
On June 5, our team of firefighters at Station 1
received its new pumper fire truck.
Here are the features and options on board this
very versatile vehicle:
2000-gallon water tank
► Class-A foam system
► ON SPOT chain system
► Five respirators
► Secondary portable tank
► Three ladders
► Automatic lubrication system
► Rear-view camera
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1. At 2 a.m. between Saturday, October 31,
and Sunday, November 1, we have to set
our clocks back to Eastern Standard Time,
and this provides a good opportunity to
change the batteries in alarms and smoke
detectors.
2. Every chimney and every exhaust or venting
system on fuel-burning
devices must be cleaned
at least once a year.
1. A portable ABC 2.2 kg (5 lb.)
powder fire extinguisher is
required in every dwelling.
An evacuation plan is a drawing of each floor of your home that simplifies the evacuation of
your residence, therefore increasing your chances of survival in case of a fire. All occupants
must be familiar with the evacuation plan and it must be practiced at least once a year.
A few safety procedures can also accompany your plan.
Prepare an evacuation plan:
• Indicate all possible exit paths, at least two per room.
• Remember that the main entrance, the one that you use every
day, might not be accessible because of the fire and smoke.
A
nticipate an alternate exit.
• Designate a meeting point, ideally in front of the house, and
make sure that all family members know where to meet.
Our evacuation plan is done!
In case of a fire, once the smoke detector has warned you, you
have little time to evacuate.
Preparing an evacuation plan and evacuation drills can save your
life and the lives of loved-ones!
Source: Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec
What is carbon monoxide (CO)?
The smoke detector is the
best way to save lives.
Verify its operation regularly,
whether battery-operated or
electric.
• Periodically replace the battery or use,
if possible, a long-lasting battery, like
lithium.
• Replace the detectors according to the
recommendations of the m
anufacturer,
generally every ten years.
• The
manufacturing or expiry date is
indicated on the housing. If the date

is missing, do not take any chances,
replace the device immediately.
• Carbon monoxide is produced when
a vehicle or appliance burns fuel such
as gasoline, oil, natural gas, kerosene,
propane and wood.
• Carbon
monoxide
is
odourless,
colourless, flavourless and does not
cause irritations. It is impossible for
someone to detect its presence.
• Carbon monoxide is responsible for
hundreds of intoxications each year in
Quebec, from which about fifteen are
deadly.
• Carbon monoxide is present in most
households.
Only a CO detector can detect the
presence of carbon monoxide. A smoke

detector does not protect against carbon
monoxide.
On Family Day this past May 24, VDM’s
firefighting squad also unveiled its new
“ladder truck,” which is sure to entertain
children in the community for many years to
come!
Five members of Val-des-Monts’ fire squad
volunteered their time as emergency
responders at the Canadian Grand Prix in

Montréal on June 5, 6 and 7, 2015.
From left to right: Jasmin Richard, eligible firefighter,
firefighters Michel B. Gauthier, Daniel Copping,
Yanick Raizenne, Paul-André Béchamp and
Alexandre
Gatien-Leclair, followed by director
Charles Ethier.
At the back, from left to right:
Marc Caroll Dupuis, firefighter, Éric Picard-Côté,
lieutenant, François-Daniel Tassé, eligible firefighter,
Alexandre Forget, lieutenant; kneeling in front :
Jasmin Richard, eligible firefighter.
Upcoming Events:
Firefighters will again be on hand in certain areas of Val-des-Monts on Halloween
night.
The Department will be holding its traditional roadside fundraiser this coming November
in Perkins. Please give generously, as the funds collected allow us to hold the annual
Noël en famille event.
Road safety, from every perspective, is a shared responsibility.
By adopting sound driving habits, we cut down on the number of
accidents…and we save lives!
It’s important that we continue to remind our motorists of key road-safety
principles: fasten your seatbelts, check and double-check blind spots,
be courteous and share the road, obey speed limits and, of course,
never drive when you’re tired or impaired. These simple, common-sense
practices play a critical role in making our roads safer for everyone.
Val-des-Monts is pleased to inform you of the start of consultations designed to help
update our policy on families and seniors and craft an action plan in this area. The goals
of the consultations are to reinvigorate our community, to welcome families here and
prompt them to stay, and to develop our community’s sense of belonging,
solidarity and mutual support.
Val-des-Monts has mandated the Centre de services pour l'économie
et l'emploi (CSÉE) to conduct the work needed to update the policy on
families and seniors.
If you’d like to join your local family-policy committee, please contact
Catherine Kammer-Mayer, director of the CSÉE, at 819-457-4480, ext. 234,
or at [email protected].
To register for the fall 2015 activities offered by Leisure and Culture in Val-des-Monts:
1. Visit www.val-des-monts.net, Leisure and Culture section, and click on Inscription
(Registration). You’ll be redirected to our online registration page. If you don’t have
Internet access, contact us at 819-457-9400, extension 2211, so we can mail or fax you
a registration form.
2. Note that you have to pay in full by credit card using our fully secure shopping cart
when registering online. If you prefer debit or cash, you need to come to our offices
during regular business hours.
3. Full payment of the activity ensures your registration.
For activities run by organizations or associations, please contact the person in charge, as
shown in the service listing.
Refund Policy
Registration fees are not refundable, except:
1. When the Municipality must cancel an activity for lack of participation (see the m
inimum
numbers) or for other circumstances beyond our control, or
2. When health reasons (illness or injury) prevent the participant from taking part in the
activity; a medical certificate is required, and the refund is prorated to the number of
sessions attended.
Perkins Library
J.-A. Perkins Park
17 du Manoir
Val-des-Monts
819-671-1476
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Saturday:
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9 a.m. to noon
Saint-Pierre Library
Thibault Park
24 du Parc
Val-des-Monts
819-457-1911
Tuesday:
Thursday:
Saturday:
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9 a.m. to noon
Poltimore Library
Saint-Germain Park
2720 Principale
Val-des-Monts
819-457-4467
Monday:
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday:
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To subscribe to our public libraries, simply visit one of our libraries and ask for the Réseau BIBLIO
de l'Outaouais membership card. You need to show proof of residency and a valid piece of ID.
The membership card is free both for citizens of Val-des-Monts and for students attending school
in Val-des-Monts.
Your library card gives you access to the following services: book and
multimedia collections, interlibrary loans, Internet and Wi-Fi, e-books and your
online subscriber record.
Subscribe to your local library today!
2015-2016 Schedule
Tuesday - École l'Équipage
• Mini hip hop B (5 to 7 years)
• Hip hop 1 (7 to 9 years)
• Hip hop 2 (10 to 13 years)
• Hip hop 3 (14 years and up)
5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday - J.-A. Perkins Park
• Pre-jazz B (5 to 7 years)
• Baby and mom (18 months to 2 years)
• Lyrical (11 years and up)
• Jazz 3 (14 years and up)
• Ballet 3 / pointes
5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Thursday - J.-A. Perkins Park
• Mini acro A (4 to 6 years)
• Jazz I (7 to 9 years)
• Ballet 1-2 (7 to 12 years)
• Jazz 2 (10 to 13 years)
• Modern (11 years and up)
5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Thursday - École l’Équipage
• Pre-tap (4 to 6 years)
• Tap 1 (7 years and up)
• Cheer (7 years and up)
5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Friday - École l’Équipage
• Mini acro B (5 to 7 years)
• Acro (7 years and up)
• Acro/tumbling (advanced)
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Saturday - J.-A. Perkins Park
• Creative dance (3 and 4 years)
• Pre-jazz A (4 to 6 years)
• Pre-ballet (5 to 7 years)
• Mini hip hop A (4 to 6 years)
• Mini Bboys (break-dance)
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m. to noon
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
Registration by email or by telephone:
Starting on August 24, 2015, from Monday to
Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Registration in person at J.-A. Perkins Community
Centre:
Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 30, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees 2015-2016
Registration:
$20 (non-refundable)
Courses:
$250
$280
$330
$400
a year for 30 minutes of class each week (10 installments of $25)
a year for 45 minutes of class each week (10 installments of $28)
a year for 60 minutes of class each week
(10 installments of $33)
a year for 90 minutes of class each week (10 installments of $40 )
Dance + program and family
discounts are available!
Information or registration:
www.studioexpressiondanse.com
Caroline Parent, director: 819-607-1711
Learn to skate with us!
This fall, the C.P.A. des Vallées enters its fourteenth season, and our introductory skating courses along with
our figure-skating development classes are sure to be a big hit again at Val-des-Monts’ Sportium!
Courses run from Saturday, September 12, 2015, to the end of February 2016. The skaters then perform a show.
Semi-private courses can be offered Saturday mornings if the number of skaters warrants and if a coach is
available. Participation in two fundraisers is required (or a voluntary contribution instead).
Discounts may apply for multiple registrations from the same family.
*The costs includes Skate Canada’s $45 membership fee, which is non-refundable, even if
you withdraw.
Don’t miss your chance! Book your classes at our registration evening on
September 3, 2015, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sportium.
Information: [email protected]
The Club de Ski de fond Nakkertok is pleased to announce its third year of recreational cross-country ski
classes for children aged 4 to 12, which will take place in Val-des-Monts over the 2015-16 winter season.
Join us for an information session on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nakkertok chalet in
VDM, 62 du Carrefour. At the session, you’ll be able to:
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get details on and register for courses, which start in very early January
explore our ski and snowshoe trails
send the kids on a geocatching adventure at lunchtime (free)
learn the basics of ski waxing
get advice on equipement
We start grooming all our trails with the very first snowfalls.
To register for courses online: http://nakkertok.ca/fr/program-information/registration/nord/
Information: For more details, please contact François Blain at 819-827-4684 or at [email protected].
Seven-hour class for youths 11 years and up interested
in the fundamentals of babysitting.
When:
Sunday, October 18, 2015
From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Thibault Park Community Centre
24 du Parc, Val-des-Monts
Cost: $65 / participant
Instructor:
Joan Kearns
Information and registration: Leisure and Culture Department
See the registration procedure on page14.
Maison de jeunes Val-Jeunesse is a warm and w
elcoming
drop-in centre where Val-des-Monts youth aged 8 to 17
years can enjoy an array of activities.
We also have a fully equipped music studio where you
can jam and make recordings.
Hours: 12 to 17 years:
Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
8 to 12 years: Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: 30 de l'Église, Val-des-Monts
Information :
Gaétan Thibault
819-457-4693
[email protected]
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Enjoyable sports activities like soccer, dance and
zany “olympics” designed to get kids moving!
Children must be accompanied by at least one

adult. Registration required.
When:
Sundays at 9 a.m.
Starting on September 20, 2015
Location:
École l'Équipage
20 de l'École, Val-des-Monts
Cost:
Free
Information and registration: Collines en forme
Bobbie-Lee Gervais
819-643-4954
[email protected]
For children zero to five years. Take in all the fun at
our parent-children playtime workshops!
These FREE sessions:
• Allow you and your child to get out, enjoy
each other’s company and share
stimulating
experiences.
• Boost your child’s memorization skills, sensory and
cognitive development, fine and gross motor
skills, etc.
When:
Wednesdays as of September 16, 2015
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Salle Marcel-Périard
17 du Manoir
Val-des-Monts
Information and registration:
Joëlle Gauthier, 819-457-4918
1797 du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts
(near Familiprix)
Karate courses for all levels, from beginners to black belts
September 12, 2015 to December 12, 2015
Class title
Clientele
Schedule
Cost*
Karate (parents-children)
3 to 5 years old
Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m
$98 - Beginners
Karate (children)
6 to 11 years old
Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
$98 - Beginners
$98 - Beginners
Karate (teens and adults)
12 years and up
Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.
$98 - Beginners
Possibility of additional free training in karate for all age groups on Monday and Wednesday
evenings at our Gatineau location, located at 914 Maloney East.
Registration: Visit the Centre d'entraînement Beaudoin inc.
1797 du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts (near Familiprix)
Monday to Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.
*$15 annual membership card required (affiliation with Karaté Québec and insurance)
Free trainig for accompanying parent
Traditional white suite compulsory for all (on sale at the Centre)
Information: 819-663-3365 • [email protected] • www.beaudoingatineau.com
Looking for a good individual or family workout? Eager to try a sport that instills discipline, respect, p
erseverance
and a strong work ethic? Look no more. KTK martial arts can meet all of your expectations, be you alone or
with your family.
KTK, we teach high-efficiency self-defense that also focuses on your physical and mental development. Bottom
line: you get fitter, better manage your stress, strengthen your personal discipline and boost your self-confidence. KTK’s classes are led by Sensei Christine Vallières, under the supervision of Sensei Sylvain Aubé, professional
trainer and physical-engagement instructor in police technologies.
Where: École de la Colline, Val-des-Monts (Saint-Pierre sector)
When: The fall session runs from September 15 to December 15, 2015
With classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings
From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. New sessions quarterly
Target audience: For both young (6+) and old
Information or registration:
Sensei Sylvain Aubé or Adamira Tijerino, technical director
819-778-3046 - [email protected] - www.ktk.ca
When:
Starting on Thursday, September 10, 2015
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (parents/children)
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (advanced class)
Location:
J.-A. Perkins Community Centre
17 du Manoir, Val-des-Monts
Cost:
Individual, family and group rates
(tax-credit receipts)
Free with registration: personalized learning guide and
karate gi (training uniform)
Injury and accident insurance also provided for all
Luc Morrissette
819-643-6589 or [email protected]
When:
Starting Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Where:
École l’Équipage
20 de l’École, Val-des-Monts
Family classes
Discover this internationally recognized school,
with more than 2,500 victories to its credit and over
40 years of experience.
Free uniform with registration!
Kyoshi Jean-Marc Albert, 8th Dan
819-669-1648
The ‘‘Ready for School’’ program is designed to prepare our four-year-olds for the school setting
in rural areas by giving them tools that foster autonomy and initiative and thus make it easier for
them to transition from life at home to the classroom. In the process, productive bonds are also
established between the facilitator, the children, the parents and the resource persons on hand.
Guest speakers will also come to share their expertise during the workshops:
Dental hygienist, speech therapist, remedial teacher, nutritionist and firefighters.
For whom:
Children from Val-des-Monts who will be four years old as of September 30, 2015
When:
Tuesdays, September 22, 2015, to June 2, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
Duration:
30 weeks
Location:
How to participate: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Information and registration: Joëlle Gauthier, 819-457-4918
Short-term daycare service for parents who don’t
have access to regular daycare. You have to
provide meals and two snacks for each child you
bring.
Come meet other parents for a nice change of
pace and some stimulating discussions on a variety
of topics, along with arts and crafts projects. Come
alone or with your children.
When:
Thursdays as of September 10, 2015
Participating parents are welcome to use the free
on-site childcare service.
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
When:
Fridays as of September 11, 2015
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Cost:
Free
Suzanne Pilote
819-457-2249
Location:
24 du Parc, Val-des-Mont
Suzanne Pilote
819-457-2249
Topics:
- Breastfeeding /commercial formulas for infants
- Introducing complementary foods
- Homemade purées
- Children’s eating habits
- Promoting healthy eating and nutrition
Your child scoffs at vegetables? Says NO when
it’s time to eat? Suffers from constipation? Turns
mealtime into tantrum time? Do worry about your
child’s health down the road and want to learn
more about his or her nutritional needs?
If you’ve got questions, we’ve got the answers!
Then this session is for you!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
10 a.m. to noon – Val-des-Monts CLSC
Monday, October 26, 2015
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Cantley CLSC
Thursday, December 10, 2015 –
10 a.m. to noon – Cantley CLSC (in English)
Monday, December 7, 2015
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Val-des-Monts CLSC
Parents and babies welcome!
Registration required
1-877-459-1112, extension 7730
Registration required
1-877-459-1112, extension 7730
Shape up to the invigorating beat of Latin-American
music and improve your flexibility, coordination,
muscle tone and cardiovascular health!
High-paced circuit and interval training that builds
your endurance, tones up your muscles and gets
you ready to beat your personal best!
When:
Mondays and Wednesdays
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
When:
8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Duration:
15 weeks
Duration:
15 weeks
Minimum:
12 participants
Minimum:
12 participants
Location:
École de la Colline
20 du Parc
Location:
École de la Colline
20 du Parc
Cost: $75 / 15 classes • $125 / 30 classes • $170 / 45 classes • $215 / 60 classes
Information or registration: Leisure and Culture Department - See the registration procedure on page 14
Level-1 aerobics and strength training with weights
(2 to 2.5 pounds)* for those 55 years and up
Intense training to develop your endurance and
muscle strength.
When:
When:Mondays
September 7, 2015, to December 14, 2015
7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
September 17, 2015 to December 17, 2015
Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Duration: 15 weeks
Duration: 15 weeks
17 du Manoir
17 du Manoir
Cost:
Cost:
$75 / participant
$75 / participant
Instructor: Paula Duchesne
Minimum: 12 participants
*Equipment not included
Instructor:Julie Drouin
See the registration procedure on page 14
See the registration procedure on page 14
Six-hour, level-C CPR and AED (defibrillator) course
teaching resuscitation techniques for babies,
children and adults
Stretching and twisting exercises, as well as intro to
Hatha positions and relaxation techniques
When:Wednesdays
September 9, 2015, to December 15, 2015
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
When:
Saturday, October 17, 2015
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
17 du Manoir
17 du Manoir
Cost:
Instructor:
Joan Kearns
Duration: 15 weeks
$115 / participant
Minimum: 12 participants
Instructor:Julie Drouin
Monday:
Tabata and body-building with weights
from 2 to 5 pounds*
High-intensity training cycle involving 20-second
intervals of exercises followed by 10-second

intervals of rest; the cycle is repeated non-stop for
four minutes (eight times) and over one hour.
When:
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Duration:
14 weeks
Minimum:
12 participants
Location:
Tuesday:
Zumba toning with weights from one to two pounds
and body-building with a mini stability ball*
Cost: Choreographed routines combining a mix of Latin-style dance and aerobics, followed by

body- building exercises with a mini stability ball (7’’). Wednesday:
Aero-boxing and exercises on a Swiss (exercise) ball*
Tae-boxing combined with level-1 aerobics and
followed by exercises on a Swiss ball.
Thursday:
Level 1 and 2 of Step and body-building with an
elastic band*
Once registered, you can buy a step for $10. Limited
quantity.
Instructor:
École l'Équipage
20 de l'École
$75 / 15 classes
$125 / 30 classes
$170 / 45 classes
$215 / 60 classes
Paula Duchesne
See the registration procedure on page 14.
*Equipment not included
Free exercise classes designed for adults 50 and over.
Saint-Pierre sector
Poltimore sector
When:
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Mondays and Thursdays
When:
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location:Thibault Park Community Centre
Location:Saint-Germain Park
Community Centre
2720 Principale
Cost :
Free
For information:
Les Joyeux Amis de Saint-Pierre
Michel Leduc
819-457-9532
Cost :
Free
Instructor:
Muryelle Rousseau, 819-457-4008
Information: Villa St-Louis-de-France
Suzanne Mondoux
819-457-1757
Also check out the array of karate courses offered throughout the Municipality.
For more information on these courses, see pages 18 to 22.
1797 du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts
(near Familiprix)
Sign up for our popular fitness classes under the enthusiastic and supportive direction of professional
instructors whose focus is to help you get in shape and reach your fitness goals.
Fitness classes for 16 years and up
From September 8 to December 17, 2015
Class title
Schedule
Boot Camp
Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m.
X-Trem circuit
Aerobic Dance
Monday and Wednesday,
8:15 to 9 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday,
7 to 8 p.m.
Buttocks-Abs
Thursday, 8 to 9 p.m.
Karate
Poundfit
Tuesday, 8 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 1 p.m.
Tabata
Saturday, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Tae-Bo
Yoga
*The schedule can change without notice.
Membership card:
Provides access to one or more get-in-shape classes,
depending on the availability and needs of each
person.
Also gives you access to our Gatineau location at
922 Maloney East.
When buying your first card, add $35 for insurance
and for opening your file.
Three membership options (taxes included):
Twelve classes:
Twenty-four classes:
Three months unlimited: $138
$225
$265
Please visit our website at www.beaudoingatineau.com
under FITNESS/COURSES for class descriptions.
Registration: Come to the Centre d'entraînement Beaudoin inc.
1797 du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts (near Familiprix)
Monday to Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Information:
819-663-3365 • [email protected] • www.beaudoingatineau.com
September 25 to 27, 2015
Val-des-Monts is once again taking
part in the Journées de la culture
This free three-day event involves dozens of interactive demonstrations
allowing you to discover and appreciate culture and the arts.
A wide range of family activities—movie showings—visits to local workshops and studios
Cercle de Fermières open house—exhibits by local artists and craftspeople
and much more…
Keep an eye out for the full publicity package coming soon.
For details, please contact Leisure and Culture Department at 819-457-9400, extension 2225, or
at [email protected].
Registration details and the complete program
for the day will be distributed shortly.
For more information, please contact Leisure and Culture
at 819-457-9400, ext. 2225.
Come meet your Municipal Council in a festive
atmosphere where folk music, face painting and magic
shows make for much merriment!
When: Sunday, December 13, 2015
9 a.m. to noon
Where:
École l’Équipage
20 de l’École - Val-des-Monts
Cost:
$10 for adults
$5 for children 12 and under
$25 per family (two adults and two children)
Tickets are on sale at the Municipality or on site if still
available then. Buy them soon because quantities are limited!
We’ll also be collecting non-perishable food for Val-des-Monts’
food banks at the breakfast. Please be generous!
For details or tickets, please contact Leisure and Culture Department at 819-457-9400,
extension 2225, or at [email protected].
Public skating
The Municipality of Val-des-Monts offers
FREE public skating at Sportium.
August 31, 2015 to March 27, 2016
Schedule*:
Monday, 5 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. (reserved for people 55 and up)
Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. (reserved for parents with young children)
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Note that children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult and hockey sticks are
not allowed during open skating sessions.
No public skating on these dates: September 4, 2015; December 24, 26 and 31, 2015; and
January 2, 2016.
Information: Leisure and Culture Department at 819-457-9400, extension 2211
*Consult our website for schedule changes.
Did you know you have access to walking
and hiking trails in your area?
Arbraska Laflèche has beautifully groomed mountainside trails with lookout points that
provide spectacular views of the Laurentian forest. Fascinating information panels also dot
the trails, making your hike a journey of discovery about the best the forest has to offer.
Make your way to the Belvédère à Rolly to take in the colourful splendour of Val-des-Monts’
fall foliage and landscapes.
Leave the house behind and step outdoors into
our wonderful woodlands.
This year, Caverne Laflèche is celebrating the 150th
anniversary of its discovery. Make the most of your visit
to Arbraska Laflèche and go on an exploratory tour.
255 Principale, Val-des-Monts, Quebec J8N 4B7
819-457-4033 - [email protected] - www.arbraska.com
September to Decemeber 2015
Cercle de Fermières Perkins
17 du Manoir Val-des-Monts
Event calendar - 2015
Workshops are starting Tuesday, September 8, 2015,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2015: Journée de la culture
Sunday, November 15, 2015: Noël en art
Information:
Suzanne Lacasse
819-457-4358
Comptoir familial Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
(Saint-Pierre-de-Wakefield)
LA GUIGNOLÉE (Holiday food drive)
December 6, 2015
Volunteers will be making the rounds to collect
food and other donations for families in need.
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
We’re always looking for volunteers.
To join, leave your contact info with the
Comptoir familial at 819-457-4444
Information :
34 de l’Église Val-des-Monts Quebec
819 457-4444
REGROUPEMENT DE AÎNÉS
DE PERKINS
Pike Tournament
August 15 to September 5, 2015
Awards at 6 p.m. on September 5, 2015
Small-game Tournament
October 10 to 24, 2015
Awards at 6 p.m. on October 24, 2015
Bingo
September 20, October 11,
November 15, 1 p.m.
Awards presentations and bingos take
place at Thibault Park Community Centre.
Information : Richard L'Abbé
819-957-0010
Collines en Forme
Through local agencies and partners, Collines
en Forme offers activities like the Club Plein
Air des Collines, the Des sacs pour grandir
project, community gardens and coffee-time
gatherings in an effort to promote healthy
lifestyles and environments and to support
the overall development of our children.
Information :
819-360-1489
www.collinesenforme.org
Regular activities resume every Wednesday at
J.-A. Perkins Community Centre as of September 2, 2015,
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
September:
Membership cards on sale
Apple picking
October:
Friday, October 23, 2015
5 p.m.: Spaghetti supper
7 p.m.: Military whist
December:
Friday, December 11, 2015
Christmas supper and party, with
entertainment courtesy of
André Desjardins
Take part in all sorts of weekly activities, including
billiards, cards, shuffle board, sand-bag tossing, bingo
and darts.
Nicole Prud'homme
Information:
819-671-2255
Centre de ressources communautaires (CRC)
Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
The Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue CRC is open on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In September, we open on Saturdays as well,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The CRC’s thrift store receives donated merchandise from the
general public and sells it at reduced prices, the lowest in the entire
Outaouais region, in fact. Half-price specials on clothing are offered
the first week of every month.
The CRC’s mission is to offer food and clothing options to persons
and families in need.
Information : 1 Saint-Joseph Val-des-Monts - 819-671-8224
September
Church walk
5
9 a.m. to noon
Monthly supper
13
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cards, games and computers
2-9-16-23-30
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Military whist
19
Noon to 5 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting
23
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Monthly supper
4
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
7-14-21-28
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Military whist
17
Noon to 5 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting
28
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Méchoui BBQ - Constantin
2
2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monthly supper
8
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
4-11-18-25
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Military whist
21
Noon to 5 p.m.
Board of Directors’ meeting
25
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas supper
5
3 p.m. to midnight
2-9-16
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas supper and card night
9
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
La Magie des Noëls traditionnels
d'Édith Butler at Salle de l’Odyssée
13
2 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
15 Board of Directors meeting
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
27 OCTOBER
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
October
25 Information: Monthly supper
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
NOVEMBER
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
November
Décember
Monthly supper and season opening 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monthly supper
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
22
DECEMBER
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
12 Christmas supper
4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Information:
Colette Gagnon
819-457-2209
Michel Leduc - 819-457-9532
Sharing Store
GROUPE SCOUTS
SAINT-ANTONE-DE-PADOUE
Registration and Annual General Meeting for 2015-2016
Date:
August 30, 2015
Time:
6:30 p.m.
Location: J.-A. Perkins Community Centre
17 du Manoir
Open House
Date:
September 28, 2015
Time:
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: École l'Équipage
20 de l'École
Information: Lucie Lécuyer
819-671-1637
Grocery shopping at discount prices!
Food for at least three days
(nine meals per person)
Val-des-Monts
34 de l’Église
Farm Point - Chelsea
331 de la Rivière
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - Families 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - Families
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Adults 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Adults
August 20, 2015
August 13, 2015
September 10, 2015
September 17, 2015
October 15, 2015
October 8, 2015
November 12, 2015
November 13, 2015
December 10, 2015
December 11, 2015
Le Grenier des Collines - 34 de l'Église Val-des-Monts Quebec J8N 2A1
819-457-1010 / 1-888-457-6426 - [email protected]