Dear residents,
Once again this year, we are making the rounds of our beautiful parks to host the summer outdoor council meetings. For the June meeting, we gathered at the magnificent natural amphitheater of Parc des Éperviers, under a beaming sun. Weather permitting, the July meeting will take place in the Jardin du 350e on the heritage site of the Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal church, and the August meeting at Parc des Mésanges. It is always a great pleasure to connect with you in a different setting to discuss the issues that matter most to you.
At the opening of the meeting, I had the pleasure of officially announcing the creation of the GénérationS NDIP Committee and introducing three citizens who will be members: Dalia Marcil, Linda Lajeunesse, and Marlène Lalonde, who is the driving force behind this wonderful initiative. The committee members, who will be joined by elected officials and staff from Community Services and the Marie-Uguay Library, will have the wonderful mandate of proposing new activities for youth and seniors and fostering intergenerational exchange in NDIP. They will be present at many events organized by the City. If you have ideas for new activities, don't hesitate to share them with the committee members. By drawing on the experiences and talents of all our residents, regardless of age, we will further promote a better quality of life together in NDIP, break social isolation, and strengthen our sense of belonging to this wonderful community. A heartfelt thank you once again to Marlène Lalonde for this wonderful and constructive initiative!
You may have seen it on our social media: registrations are now open for the 2026 edition of the Festival de la soupe on September 13. Do you have a soup recipe that your guests absolutely love every time? Here is your chance to share it with over 6,000 festival-goers. Whether you are a resident, a restaurateur, or an organization, there is a spot waiting for you at the Festival.
A sure sign that summer has arrived, free outdoor activities are back in our parks. During the meeting, we could hear the Latin rhythms of a Zumba class taking place under the Chapiteau des Éperviers. At other times during the week, there is also yoga, country dancing, pumptrack initiation, circuit training sessions, Thursdays in the Parks, and much more. We are also gearing up for our wonderful summer celebration, Notre-Dame en Fête and Notre-Dame en famille, on July 10 and 11. On Friday evening, the lineup includes performances at Parc des Éperviers starting at 7:30 PM, featuring Ludovick Bourgeois, followed by a fountain and laser show on the pond. On Saturday, from 10 AM to 3 PM, families are invited to enjoy a full day of entertainment, including a K-Pop Live show performed by a tribute group covering the biggest hits from the Demon Hunters movie. Hope to see you there — come find us at the hot dog stand! 😉