Strictly Business
By Lori Leonard - Main Street
By Lori Leonard - Main Street
Congratulations to:
Michael Leduc, who celebrated 20 years as Director-General at FADOQ-Laurentides. During his tenure he has seen membership numbers grow from 18,000 to more than 46,000 members. To become a member of FADOQ, a person must be 50+. FADOQ promotes a healthy, active lifestyle to their members. There are 35 local clubs in the Laurentians that are affiliated with them. Members benefit from great discounts on eye glasses, hotels, activities, restaurants, memberships and much more…. Michael, we wish you many more successful years with FADOQ-RLS! For more info call 877 429-5858 / fadoqlaurentides.org Ludovic Richard, General Manager of the new La Marquise Cocktail Club, 1000 ch. Avila, St. Sauveur. They opened their doors on February 23. This spot is a perfect venue for friends to meet, for après-ski and for a cool date. They offer all kinds of reasonably priced snacks such as sausage rolls, chorizo pizza, mac `n cheese, tasty olives, dried sausage and nachos. A wide variety of beer, wine and coffees are available. The atmosphere is that of an old English pub, enhanced with a fireplace. There is a pool table and pinball machine. If you have a late- night hunger pang or are hungry post-party, they are open 7 days per week from 9 am to 3 am! Info: 450 744-0807 / or check them on Facebook. Mont-Habitant who celebrate their 65th anniversary! Here’s some trivia. The Stein and Vineberg families have been private owners of this hill since 1959. Joan Stein initiated one of the first weekend ski schools and was one of the first women in the Laurentians to become Director of a ski school. Mont Habitant was one of the first ski hills to feature night skiing in 1963. The price of the first ski ticket at Mont Habitant was $2.50. Hard to believe! Neil Lemoyre has had his ski boutique at the hill since December 1978. The oldest current skiers at the hill are Réjean and Jeannine Gauthier, both 90 years young who arrive at 8 am sharp each morning to ski. The first quad chair was installed in 1986. Ski instructor Serge Latreille only learned to ski at 51 years old. He is passionate about teaching nervous first-time skiers Dean Booth was General Manager from 1987-2018 and son Shane Booth took over the helm in 2019. The Mont-Habitant ski hill team has worked extremely hard this year to provide full snow coverage and excellent grooming to ensure skiers enjoy skiing for as long as possible. Info: 450 227-2637 / Monthabitant.com Did you know that: If you are interested in enjoying a truly elegant evening, then you may enjoy participating at the upcoming Paint Night hosted by Chez Giardino featuring Carol Lyng? An intimate paint evening guided by talented artist Carol Lyng and delicious food prepared by Chez Giardino – what an incredible combination! 18+ / cash bar. Seating is limited; please reserve in advance at chezgiardino@gmail.com. This event takes place on Friday, May 31 from 5:30 pm to 8:45 pm at Chalet Bellevue. Price is $69, which includes your food, coat check, art supplies and taxes. |