LUC MAURICE: BUSINESSMAN, PHILANTHROPIST AND PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR SENIORS
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The Lachine Hospital
The only community hospital
of the MUHC
The Lachine Hospital Foundation Newsletter
SPRING | 2018
LUC MAURICE: BUSINESSMAN, PHILANTHROPIST
AND PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR SENIORS
Luc Maurice has been a major donor to the Lachine Hospital Foundation
since 2012. The founder of Le Groupe Maurice — a leader in the private
retirement home industry — has been interested in the Lachine Hospital’s
cause since the residents of Le Savignon (the Groupe Maurice residence
located in Lachine) told him about the superior quality of care the
institution provides.
“It is important for me to support community-ori- year, he graciously
ented organizations that share Le Groupe Maurice’s accepted the title of
mission,” says Maurice. “That mission is to contrib- honorary President of Luc Maurice
ute to the happiness and well-being of seniors in this flagship event of
Quebec, making our compatibility with the Lachine the Foundation, which will be held on May 5 under
Hospital self-evident. The hospital also represents the theme Cinco de Mayo, in honor of the popular
an important element of the region’s heritage, Mexican festival of the same name.
which inspires me even more.”
Ever mindful of the importance of giving, Luc Mau-
As part of his commitment to the Lachine Hospital rice has always encouraged the residents and em-
Foundation, Luc Maurice has participated in the ployees of Le Groupe Maurice residences to give
annual fundraising gala for a few years and often back to their community.
invites Le Savignon residents to join him. This (see page 5) ➤
ON THE CARDIOLOGY BEAT AT
THE LACHINE HOSPITAL
When cardiology resident physician in chief at the McGill
Dr. Sunil Garg first set foot in University Health Centre’s only
the Lachine Hospital in 2008, it community hospital. “I came for a
was as a temporary measure to weekend and never left.” he says.
help cover the intensive care unit
The evolution of cardiac care at
and internal medicine service.
the Lachine Hospital is quite re-
Ten years later he is Chief of spe-
markable. A dedicated inpatient
Dr. Sunil Garg cialized medicine and associate
(see page 3) ➤
lachinehospitalfoundation.com
A WORD FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome to The Current. ernment funding.
Most recently, a
Since our last newsletter, Gregory Charles
state-of-the-art laser
dazzled Foundation supporters at his fundraising
instrument that
show on November 15th. Thanks to sponsorships
eliminates stones
and ticket sales, a net profit of $60,000 was
in the bladder and
raised, a portion of which is being used to
kidneys was bought
upgrade equipment in the surgery department.
for the Urology
You can read more about the show on page 7.
Department. The
With winter finally behind us, we are looking acquisition of this Jacques Filion, Chairman
of the Lachine Hospital
forward to May 5th and the Foundation’s piece of equipment is
Foundation
signature spring gala, which will celebrate the a perfect example of
Mexican feast of Cinco de Mayo. Hosting the how Lachine Hospital patients benefit directly
event is Sophie Thibault from TVA Nouvelles, from the generosity of Foundation donors. Your
and this year’s honourary chairman is Luc donations are vital, and we thank you for helping
Maurice, Founder and President of Le Groupe the Foundation make a difference as we strive to
Maurice. Mr. Maurice is a pioneer in the continually improve upon the quality and deliv-
development of residential solutions for seniors ery of care.
and has revolutionized the industry in Montreal
We hope you enjoy this issue of The Current.
and its environs. He has been a long-time
For more news about the Foundation or
supporter of the Lachine Hospital Foundation
to subscribe to our mailing list, please visit
and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have
lachinehospitalfoundation.com, and don’t
this inspiring gentleman in our corner.
forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook at facebook.com/
As a result of our fundraising efforts, the hospital fondationhopitallachine
receives approximately $300,000 annually to
Jacques Filion
purchase new equipment not covered by gov-
Board of Directors Margo Heron, City of Dorval Jean-Guy Aubry, Bijouterie
Chairman Jean-Pierre Lamy, Director Jean-Guy Aubry
Jacques Filion, FCPA, FCA Léna Mardelli, Clinique de Madeleine Chantelois,
BDO Canada réadaptation universelle Auxiliaires bénévoles de
Editor in Chief: Monica McDougall François Mackay, Vice- Bruno Poudrier, Lachine l’Hôpital de Lachine
Contributors: Monica McDougall chairman Hospital Claude Dauphin
Caroline Phaneuf Groupe Mackay Micheline Rouleau, Borough Robert Desforges, CPA,
Translation: David Cox Raynald Lachance, Treasurer of Lachine Auditor, CA
Dominique Paré Bentall Kennedy Jean-Louise Lalonde,
Nathalie Veillet Lisa-Marie Tondreau, RBC
Claude Briault, Secretary Steve Trempe, Imprimerie Lachine Community
Graphic Design: Linda Jackson, Foundation
Medical Multimedia Services
Lachine Hospital Aubry
Diane Bélair, Diane Bélair François Ouimet, Member
Printing: Imprimerie Aubry Staff for Marquette, QLP
Services-conseils
Chantale Bourdeau, Lachine Monica McDougall Executive Edgar Rouleau, Mayor,
lachinehospitalfoundation.com Hospital Director City of Dorval
Myriam Dion, Descary, Dion Dessi Nikolova Roland J. Saint-Arnaud,
facebook.com/fondationhopitallachine Administrative Assistant Lachine Community
& Provost Notaires
The Lachine Hospital Foundation Mario Durante, Director Foundation
Board of Governors Noël Spinelli, C.M., C.Q.,
650 – 16th Avenue, Room 2D3 Imma Franco, MUHC Chairperson
Lachine, QC Canada H8S 3N5 Groupe Spinelli
Dr. Sunil Garg, Lachine Diane Provost
Phone: 514 637-2351 ext. 77333
Hospital
2 SPRING | 2018
➤ (from page 1)
helping transform
cardiology service did not exist cardiac care at the
at the hospital in 2008 and a hospital. Thanks
typical heart attack patient could to Foundation
end up being hospitalized for donors, funds were
15 days while waiting to have contributed to
tests done at other hospitals. help purchase new
Fast-forward to 2018 and that equipment and the
same patient is sent home after waiting areas outside
4 days of care after having com- the clinic were also
pleted the same tests – most of refurbished, which
them on-site in Lachine. Dr. Garg feels is an
important factor in
Dr. Garg’s vision and hard work,
the all-around comfort
combined with the hospital’s inte-
and well-being Dr. Garg with children Samay, 8 and Shanaya,
gration into the MUHC, were key 2, helping out at the Foundation’s fundraising
of patients.
factors that led to this this incred- breakfast
ible improvement – the initiation Dr. Garg goes on to say that
do their part by helping their
of specialized treatment for car- he feels very fortunate to be
dad sell raffle tickets and serve
diac inpatients and a full-service working with a fantastic team
coffee. “They know that daddy is
outpatient cardiology clinic. of technicians and secretaries at
doing something to help people
the outpatient clinic. ”Everyone
The outpatient cardiology clinic and they love to participate.”
really cares about the patients
specializes in the optimization of Samay already has an interest in
and they’re always ready to help,
medical therapy. In other words, medicine and helping people but
even if it cuts into their lunch
finding the best possible treat- has expressed an interest in oph-
hour or if they have to stay at
ment for patients. “The spectrum thalmology, so Dr. Garg is hold-
work a little longer.”
of cardiology is interesting,” says ing out hope for Shanaya to be-
Dr. Garg. “Once you’ve made a In addition to his clinical and come the next cardiologist in the
diagnosis, you can see the patient administrative work, Dr. Garg family. “She loves examining her
feel better within a short period sits on the board of directors grandmother with her doctor’s
of time. In many cases the ther- of the Lachine Hospital kit and prescribing medications.”
apies are life-saving and you see Foundation and takes an active he laughs.
a profound impact.” role in its fundraising activities.
Dr. Garg’s wife, Monica and his
“Government healthcare provides
That impact was also felt in the children understand the long
the basics, but anything above
hospital’s emergency ward. As hours and hard work that are
and beyond that is up to local
a result of the highly specialized required to help provide regular
communities and foundations to
care that was now being offered, care at a small community hos-
decide what they want to make
many patients with long-stand- pital like the Lachine Hospital.
of their hospitals.”
ing cardiac issues were finally Recently, early on a Saturday
stabilized and were receiving the Each year in October, at the morning, Shanaya asked her dad
proper form of treatment for Foundation’s annual fundrais- what he was doing at home and
their illness. This translated to a ing breakfast for palliative care, why he wasn’t at the hospital
significant reduction in the num- Dr. Garg volunteers with his seeing patients. “I really like what
ber of recurrent visits to the ER. son Samay, 8 and daughter I do” states Dr. Garg, “and the
Shanaya, who is only 2 years Lachine Hospital is a great place
The Lachine Hospital Foundation
old. As young as they are, they to work.”
was also a driving force in
SPRING | 2018 3
DONOR
SPOTLIGHT
One Group’s Secret: Friends, Activities and Supporting
the Lachine Hospital Foundation
Youth is, of course, measured not Hospital Foundation
only by a number, but as a state was suggested. Their
of mind. So what’s the secret to choice was applauded
still feeling young when you’re a by Luc Maurice, Founder
senior? For a group of seniors at and President of Le
Le Savignon residence in Lachine, Groupe Maurice (of which
Donation from Le Savignon craft group in
friends, activities, and a purpose Le Savignon is part) who has
the form of a beautiful cake
– in their case, raising money for been a major supporter of the
the Lachine Hospital Foundation Foundation for many years.
– are key to keeping them young lot of bookmarks, but they sold
“We liked the idea of the Lachine
at heart. really fast!”
Hospital because it gave us a
Not long after Jocelyne Dagenais sense of belonging,” explains “We had a stand at the reception
moved into the residence four Mrs. Lemay. Nearly everyone desk at the residence, put an ad
years ago, a craft group was born. in the group has been a patient in the local paper and word of
Today it counts 10 members – there at one time or another mouth spread,” she says matter-
all new friends: Mrs. Dagenais, so the suggestion made sense of-factly. Mrs. Rondeau and Mrs.
Denise and Pierre Laurin, Denise as they wanted to support an Desjardins also sold over 200
and Maurice Perrier, Normand organization in their community. of the bookmarks at the grocery
Dubuc, Micheline Desjardins, store across the street and set up
After much discussion they
Louise Rondeau, Jeanette Paré a stand at the Lachine Hospital
decided to make wooden
and Monique Lemay. for a day.
bookmarks. “Our goal was to
The group began began selling raise $2,000 for the hospital. Le Savignon’s craft group is
their crafts at the residence in We started in September and a determined bunch. The
the hopes of covering their costs within a mere two months our wooden bookmark idea was
but soon realized they were objective was met,” explains Mrs. not the least labour-intensive
making a profit. They talked Dagenais. “We didn’t think we’d choice – Mrs. Dagenais estimates
about donating the proceeds to reach our goal,” she admits. “At they spent dozens of hours
a local charity and the Lachine $3 apiece, you have to sell a working on them. But in spite of
the numerous hours, they had
such a great experience that they
made a variety of other items for
the residence’s Christmas Market.
(see page 5) ➤
Pictured from left to right: Louise
Rondeau, Denise Laurin, Pierre Laurin,
Monica McDougall, Executive Director
Lachine Hospital Foundation, Jocelyne
Dagenais, Monique Lemay, Jeannette Paré,
Denise Perrier, Normand Dubuc
4 SPRING | 2018
➤ (from page 4)
This resulted in another $1,000 Foundation’s behalf. “I was really our friends from Le Savignon.
donation to the Lachine Hospital touched by the enthusiasm with Add to that their sense of
Foundation for a total of $3,250, which Jocelyne and her team accomplishment and pride as
which Luc Maurice topped off to took on this project. There’s a group, and there’s success on
reach a total of $4,000. so many levels.” She goes on to
say that it was a delight for the
The group agrees that creativity
Foundation team to interact with
keeps them young. “It’s nuts
Jocelyne and her group.
what creativity offers you,” says
Mrs. Perrier. “It keeps us young, In addition to all their efforts,
we forget our aches and pains,” the team spent hours on the
adds Mrs. Laurin. “We have so presentation of their donation:
many laughs together doing this, $10 and $20 bills rolled-up in the
Bookmarks made by Le Savignon
it’s incredible. We often laugh so craft group shape of a beautiful cake! If youth
hard we cry!” were measured by creativity
a good feeling that people
and energy, this group of seniors
Monica McDougall, Executive experience when they give back
would be adolescents!
Director of the Lachine Hospital to their community. The act
Foundation, visited the group energizes and motivates them,
to accept the donation on the which is clearly the case with
➤ (from page 1)
“Our residents have energy, time employees. This enables him to opinions of those who choose
and a lot of interests. Many of take the pulse of the situation our homes to live or work in are
them like to be able to do things on the ground, to get caught up invaluable to me. Through the
together and help each other; years, they have often allowed
to live in one of our residences me to identify our weaknesses
means being a part of a large and make appropriate changes, all
community. Volunteering is ideal with the sole purpose of increas-
because everyone can find a way ing the happiness of residents.”
to feel useful.”
“Luc Maurice has been a
As a result, a group of Le Savi- wonderful addition to the
gnon residents recently organized Foundation family,” says Jacques
a fundraiser for the Lachine Filion, Chairman of the Lachine
Hospital Foundation. They raised Hospital Foundation. “He is a
a remarkable $3,250 by selling true leader in every sense of the
bookmarks and other handmade Luc Maurice and Andrée Mayrand word, as the fundraising project
at the Foundation’s 2015 gala
items. Their dedication and de- initiated by Le Savignon residents
termination are presented in the demonstrates. We are extremely
on their daily lives, and to find
article on page 4. grateful that he is passionate
out what they like and what can
about our Foundation and it is
Maurice visits with his residents be improved upon.
a privilege for us to have him
at least once or twice a year
“Basically, we are a business as Honorary Chairman of our
and takes the time to sit down
of emotions and services. The Cinco de Mayo gala this year.”
with them, as well as with his
SPRING | 2018 5
EVENTS
CINCO DE MAYO Lachine Hospital Foundation
ART AND PHOTO EXHIBITION
Fundraising Gala Featuring the artwork of Francine Ouellette Lemaire
Hosted by Sophie Thibault, and the photography of Robert Séguin
of TVA Nouvelles
July 6 — 8, 2018
May 5, 2018
Francine Ouellette Lemaire
Each year, on the first
Francine was a long-time
Saturday in May, the
resident of Lachine who
Foundation hosts its biggest Sophie Thibault
annual fundraising event. was well known in the
In the past, themes of the evening have ranged community for her artistic
from a Venetian ball to a gastronomic evening to talent. Her work ranged
a fashion show, to name just a few. With event from Chinese calligraphy to
day falling on May 5th this year, the choice for the watercolor and acrylic paint-
theme was evident – Cinco de Mayo, the popular ings, with a wide variety of
Mexican celebration. images including flowers,
buildings and landscapes. Francine Ouellette
Luc Maurice will be the honourary chairman Lemaire
of this year’s gala. A long-time supporter of the As a result of living with mul-
Lachine Hospital Foundation, Mr. Maurice is the tiple sclerosis, Francine was wheelchair-bound and
Founder and President of Le Groupe Maurice could not leave the house as often as she would
which offers residential solutions that promote in- have liked. She turned to painting, which she
spired living for today’s seniors. claimed offered her a way to escape and feel free,
and her beautiful work expressed her journey.
Sophie Thibault, the esteemed anchorwoman of
TVA Nouvelles, will reprise her role as the event’s Francine passed away on March 17, 2017 in the
MC. She hosted the Foundation’s annual galas in palliative care unit at the Lachine Hospital. One of
2015 and 2016, and her fun and approachable style her final wishes was to donate the proceeds from
were a delight to all who participated. the sale of her
400 people are expected to attend the gala which paintings to the
will take place in Dorval at the beautiful Marriott Lachine Hospital
In-Terminal Hotel. With the colours and flavours Foundation.
of Mexico highlighted throughout the evening,
guests will be treated to a delicious 5-course meal, (see page 7) ➤
live music and dancing, a silent auction and much
more. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of
new medical equipment for the hospital.
Tickets are $250 per person and are still available. Francine’s painting of a Lachine
To purchase your tickets or to find out about spon- fire station
sorship opportunities please contact the Founda-
tion at 514 637-2351 ext. 77333 or by e-mail at
dessi.nikolova@muhc.mcgill.ca
6 SPRING | 2018
➤ (from page 6)
Robert Séguin of unconventional frames like wooden or metal
plates and faux cement.
Robert is a lifelong Lachine resident who received
his diploma from the School of Modern Photog- Robert’s photos have been displayed widely
raphy of New York at the age of 18. He describes and this year his work is being exhibited at the
his style as contemporary, treating many different Saul Bellow Library in Lachine. All of his
subjects with surprising results. creations are presented under the trademark
©Click : Robert Séguin
Surprising in part, because of
the eclectic range of materials
Art and Photo Exhibition
that he uses to present his
Featuring the artwork of Francine
beautiful photos – printing
Ouellette Lemaire and the
them on acrylic, canvas and photography of Robert Séguin
even brushed metal. And his
Friday, July 6, 5 — 8pm
creativity goes beyond the
Saturday, July 7 and Sunday July 8
photographs, as he pays par-
12 — 5pm
ticular attention to how they
L’Entrepôt, 2901 boul. St-Joseph,
can be enhanced with the use
Lachine
Robert Séguin
GREGORY CHARLES CONCERT and went on to
sing top hits from
RAISES $60,000 every year that was
FOR THE LACHINE HOSPITAL suggested between
1938 and 2017. On
Close to 300 people were in attendance at
several occasions
L’Entrepôt concert hall on November 15th, 2017
throughout the
and they did not leave disappointed, as Gregory
show, the audience
Charles put on one of his signature high-energy
sang along with
shows that left everyone on their feet and
him. From begin-
wanting more! Gregory Charles in concert
ning to end, he had
True to his unique style of entertaining and his the crowd in the palm of his hand.
reputation for interacting with his fans, he asked
Gregory Charles’ appreciation for his fans and his
audience members to suggest a specific year to him
generosity were in full evidence on stage, but even
more so after the show, as he signed autographs
Gregory Charles with Lachine Hospital nurse Ginette Labonté,
left, and right, with young fan Jonathan Tanasa and had his photo taken with people for well over
an hour.
Sponsors of the evening included Les Auxiliaires
Bénévoles de l’Hôpital de Lachine, Les Soeurs de
Sainte-Anne du Québec, Pneus Lachine, Simard
Transport and Spinelli. Funds raised will go towards
the purchase of new medical instruments in depart-
ments throughout the hospital.
SPRING | 2018 7
A 44-Year Commitment 90 Years Young
The Foundation sends out a special acknowledge- Noël Spinelli cele-
ment to Madeleine Chantelois, who recently brated his 90th
stepped down as the President of Les Auxili- birthday on De-
aires bénévoles du centre hospitalier de Lachine. cember 29th, 2017.
Mrs. Chantelois volunteered with the organization Mr. Spinelli, who
for a total of 44 years, the last 28 as president. was chairman of the
Over the years, the auxiliary has made significant Foundation from
donations to the Foun- 1989 to 1999, is a
dation through the Member of the Or-
operation of their cof- der of Canada and a
fee shop which is lo- Knight of the Ordre
cated on the first floor national du Québec.
of the hospital near the Although he has re- Noël Spinelli
emergency room. The tired from the success-
Foundation expresses ful and ever-expanding Groupe Spinelli that he
its sincerest thanks to built into a major player in Montreal’s automotive
Mrs. Chantelois for her industry, he is still very active in his philanthropic
years of dedication to activities and holds a special place in his heart for
the hospital and the Lachine Hospital Foundation.
its patients.
Madeleine Chantelois
The Lachine Hospital of the MUHC
Our patients experience the comfort of a community-based hospital environment
while benefiting from the resources of the world-renowned McGill University
Health Centre (MUHC). Any patient who comes to the hospital requiring more
complex care will have immediate access to all areas of specialty medicine offered
throughout the MUHC’s network of hospitals. For more information please visit
muhc.ca/lachine/dashboard
The Lachine Hospital Foundation
The Foundation contributes funds towards the purchase of medical equipment
and hospital improvements. It is estimated that $300,000 will be disbursed
in 2018. For more information or to make a donation, please visit us at
lachinehospitalfoundation.com
The Lachine Hospital Foundation
650 – 16th Avenue, Room 2D3 Follow us on
Lachine, QC Canada H8S 3N5
Tel : 514 637-2351 ext. 77333
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Imprimerie Aubry Inc.
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