La Croisée Community Association

For neighbours in the La Croisée Community of Gatineau, Québec

Category: Community

La Croisée residents are voting…

This Sunday, Gatineau Golf Club – 9:30am to 8:00pm

…and here’s why:

Active voter participation builds healthier, engaged communities.

Voting is a way of connecting to, and caring about – our neighbourhoods, our governments, and the direction of public policy.

Elected officials are more likely to respond to the needs and concerns of neighbourhoods that turn out.

Municipal Administrations are more responsive to local non-profit Community Associations that represent voters that have turned out in greater numbers.

You make room at that table for your community.

Democracy can’t be taken for granted or left to be redefined by other interests.

If not yours, other voices will fill the void – not of your wanting.

Your vote is important. And, you can walk to the polling station!

October 20, 2017
It was an afternoon of fun!

On Saturday June 17th, despite the non perfect weather, neighbours gathered together in Parc la Croisée to express their community spirit at this year’s annual Neighbours Day event.
Young and old alike, gathered in the park to fraternize with old friends, make new ones, enjoy music, games, a good BBQ and more! It was an afternoon of fun, laughter, and comradeship.

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A special thank you to Joseph Mouaikel, a resident of the community of La Croisée, and Moe Atallah who offered and prepared wonderful food at our event.

In addition, many thanks to all the volunteers who made this event possible: Anna McGuire, Louis Martinet, Charles Martinet, Angela and Warren Hager, Halina, Jamie and Jack Hagar, Josée Sisson, Lisa Sattler, Allana Hayes, Sean Stevenson, Lyne Forget-Lanthier, Sylvie Lefebvre, Mike Girouard and Ronan Bosch.

August 6, 2017
Santa flies under the radar to La Croisée.

On Sunday morning, December 4th, Santa completed test flights and landings at the Gatineau Golf Course. During a one hour break, and in the spirit of the season, Santa also sat with many families for their family Christmas photo.
Everyone shared the spirit of the season that was welcoming and enjoyable for all in the Clubhouse Bistro.

This was our 5th annual community Christmas event where beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas trees were sold and, more importantly for everyone, at least 600 lbs of non-perishable food and other items were collected for the Aylmer Food Centre.

Our community offers thanks to Santa, our generous tree supplier, the Gatineau Golf Course, our volunteers and every one from across the region for their effort, generosity in time and donation to the Aylmer Food Centre at this time of year.

Families will receive their photos over the coming days. (A special thanks to our talented resident photographer, Patrick Bilodeau).

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!

December 7, 2016
What does “Community” mean?

The members of the La Croisee Community Association (178 and growing) understand the answer to that question.

Whatever words are used to describe community, we value it in one way or another. But if words used to define community are difficult to grasp you can find them – in bibliographies/references, organizations and charities and even Ted Talks. You can find many others.

Another perspective is provided by the Community Foundations of Canada in their study “Vital Signs – “Belonging: Exploring Connection to Community”. This study looks at the relationship between our sense of belonging and social participation in Canada.

“As you’ll discover throughout this report — belonging and social participation influence each other. The more we get involved in the community, the more we feel like we belong. The stronger our sense of belonging, the more willing we are to contribute to the community because we feel responsible for its well-being. Scientists and statisticians call that a positive correlation. We call it the key to community vitality.”

Their report offers a number of “snapshots” of Canadian community in 2015, and most certainly, another interesting read. You can find the Report – here.

October 10, 2016