Country living in the city at Village Riviera
The charm of the countryside in the city. This is what the Village Riviera, an establishment for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors inaugurated in 2007 by the Katasa Group, offers.
Located in the Côte d’Azur district of Gatineau, the 5 phases are built on a 13-acre estate bordering the woods. The buildings are contemporary or classic in style and offer spectacular views of the Gatineau River as well as the cities of Gatineau and Ottawa.
Shawn Scott-Brazeau has been the Operations Manager of the Village Riviera since its opening in 2007. “It’s a facility in the country, in the middle of the city,” he says. It is surrounded by greenery and large mature trees. It is like a paradise in the countryside on the water’s edge where you can take long walks. In the fall, the colors of the trees are spectacular! Summer is a paradise of flower blossoms.”
The buildings are all connected to each other by a passageway and recreate the friendly atmosphere of a village. “Each phase has its attraction, such as the library, cinema, gym, indoor pool, community hall, and chapel,” says Mr. Scott-Brazeau. There are also two main dining rooms and one for brunches and gourmet dinners. In the last phase opened in 2018, we added a Club House with bowling alleys, a virtual golf course, a pool table, a disco, cooking workshops, and a lounge with fireplace.”
A LIVELY ESTABLISHMENT
The great particularity of the Village Riviera is the residents’ involvement in social activities. The facility has more than 75 resident volunteers who organize a wide range of activities such as outings, trips, and events inside and outside the facility.
“Our volunteers are very active. They are very warm people who are proud of their housing, their living environment,” explains Mr. Scott-Brazeau. Professionals are also on hand to organize physical activities such as aquafitness and yoga. Since the opening of the Village Riviera, Petanque remains the most popular sport game.
The Village Riviera offers nursing services 7 days a week and orderly at all times. The facility also provides body care services, on-site medical consultation, by appointment, and a hair salon. With the pandemic, many activities cannot be held. However, the staff is dedicated to supporting all its residents.
“Everything is at your fingertips for the residents. We are here to meet their needs. The beautiful view and the good life, it’s all real at the Village Riviera,” concludes Mr. Scott-Brazeau.
JUST LIKE AT HOME
Jocelyne and Paul Landreville have lived in Phase 4 of the Village Riviera for four years. Previously, they had never been tenants. The sale of their family home was necessary mainly because of the costs associated with maintenance.
“Snow removal, lawn mowing, and window cleaning were on contract,” says Mrs. Landreville. My husband was no longer healthy enough to look after all of that. After visiting other residences for seniors, our choice fell on the Village Riviera because it is modern. The apartments are large, we have two bathrooms, the air conditioning is central, there is no carpet, we have an indoor parking lot and I have a large kitchen with lots of storage. You don’t feel stuffy and it feels like home.”
She also considers the cost of rent affordable and similar to the cost of maintaining a house. “We have a view of the river and mountains. It’s the countryside in the city! And we’re close to everything for shopping. We can also take walks around the facility on beautiful forest trails. I can even go snowshoeing in the winter with my friends from the Village Riviera,” adds Mrs. Landreville.
Prior to COVID-19, several activities and events were of interest to the couple. After a more difficult lockdown last spring, Mrs. Landreville believes that the second wave gives them more opportunities, especially for grocery shopping and going to the pharmacy.
“I have to say that living the pandemic at Village Riviera is less painful than living it alone at home. With the nurse and the handyman nearby, you have peace of mind. You don’t need to take care of anything, and all the staff is friendly. And I can make my meals at my ease. I must also mention that there is a lot of mutual help among the residents. Everyone is there for one another. Our small network of friends also allows us to meet beautiful people,” concludes Mrs. Landreville.
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya is in charge of new acquisitions, new projects, and commissioning of new buildings and renovations, and Samantha manages retirement residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain, and Marquis de Tracy
Katasa’s mission is to design and build innovative living spaces
The Katasa Group, formed in the 1980s, decided in 2014 to concentrate its activities on the development and management of senior housing apartments. Its mission is to design and build innovative living spaces that allow seniors to maintain their lifestyle and independence without compromise.
Thus, the facilities are designed according to the needs and expectations of the clientele. The architectural elements are carefully chosen to respect the regional particularities, thus accentuating each Katasa residence’s uniqueness.
“We develop and manage multi-service residences for seniors where you feel at home, skillfully combining know-how, attention to detail, comfort, and a personalized approach. We want to ensure the well-being of our senior residents by providing them with a stimulating and safe living environment, and by offering them high-quality services and care”, said Katherine Chowieri, who is responsible for the planning of the new project design, marketing, and finances for Groupe Katasa.
As part of this corporate mission, Katasa Group also offers its employees a harmonious, respectful, and motivating work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages teamwork.
Noteworthy, the expression Giving back to the next takes on its full meaning and is part of Katasa’s DNA. The Chowieri family has always been deeply involved in its community and continues to support the causes that contribute to its fellow citizens’ well-being.
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, commissioning of new buildings and capital renovations, and Samantha manages seniors’ residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: La Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain de Granby, and Marquis de Tracy.
A promising future for Katasa Group
Since 2014, Katasa focuses its business on the development and management of seven private retirement complexes.
The Katasa Group is also present in other spheres of the economy by managing five commercial rental buildings, two residential rental buildings, including a university residence, a mobile home rental park, and three lots in the planning stage for future residential development.
And the future looks promising as five more projects – Clemow, Somerset, Kent, Merivale, and Bronson – are underway in Ontario and Katasa is always on the lookout for new business opportunities.
“We want to increase our leadership in real estate by creating residential complexes that offer not only housing but a way of living. We are already asserting our presence in Quebec in the Outaouais region and the cities of Dorval, Pierrefonds, Granby, and Sorel-Tracy, and Ottawa in Ontario,” said the founder of Katasa, Sam Chowieri, more than 30 years ago.
As a leading entrepreneur, he has always surrounded himself with a strong and competent team that shares his vision of the company. And he doesn’t have to worry about the next generation because, since 2014, his daughters Katherine, Tanya, and Samantha Chowieri are active partners of the Katasa Group & Development and hold key positions.
“Our success is based first and foremost on the great work of a team of seasoned professionals. People with a strong heart I am particularly proud of,” concludes Mr. Chowieri.
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, commissioning of new buildings and capital renovations, and Samantha manages seniors’ residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: La Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain de Granby, and Marquis de Tracy.
Katasa Group offers a unique living environment!
With more than 30 years of know-how and experience, the Katasa Group has built an impeccable reputation. Therefore, it is not by chance that it has become a reference in the development and management of private residences for seniors. Katasa also develops residential complexes offering a modern lifestyle. Apartments that have all the amenities to fully enjoy life’s goodness.
Outlined in their vision of development, the Katasa family deploys an outstanding commitment to their customers, employees, and community. This translates into reliability in the realization of their projects and the quality of their services. Their leadership role allows them to develop innovative and bold projects.
The Katasa Group offers a living environment so that tenants can benefit from the true quality of life thanks to all the amenities available, and the conveniences to live their daily life in their own way.
“Katasa’s success is because our team is always listening to our customers. We are working hard to understand their expectations,” says Sam Chowieri, founder of the Katasa Group. “Our creative approach is solutions-oriented. Our willingness to look forward to the future also gives us a step ahead of the market. “
Unquestionably, Katasa is a leader in the planning, development, and management of residences for seniors. They are also a key player in commercial and residential real estate rentals. Katasa has new projects on the drawing board, including luxury condominiums and residential and commercial rental properties.
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, commissioning of new buildings and capital renovations, and Samantha manages seniors’ residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: La Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain de Granby, and Marquis de Tracy.
Sharing the values of Katasa Group
The Katasa Group puts forward their values of sharing in everything they undertake, and they want each senior resident to feel that they are part of the big family formed with the staff.
“Our corporate culture has been built and lays on the values that define and guide how we operate,” said Katherine Chowieri, responsible for planning, marketing, and finance at the Katasa Group.
The company’s values are spread into six categories. First, there is the family spirit that all our clients, residents, and staff are treated like family members. A pleasant environment is created so that everyone feels good. Second, it is transparency in all dealings with our staff, our customers and with each other, the owners.
Respect is also valued among our employees, customers, and owners. Then, passion contributes to creating an improved customer experience that strives to surpass itself, inspire enthusiasm for work, and stimulate innovation.
Loyalty to our customers and staff then creates an environment that encourages our employees and customers to remain loyal to our company. Finally, we encourage all aspects of diversity, the contribution of a diversity of opinions, perspectives, cultures and approaches, more diverse thinking, and open communication.
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, commissioning of new buildings and capital renovations, and Samantha manages seniors’ residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: La Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain de Granby, and Marquis de Tracy.
KATASA stands for Katherine, Tanya and Samantha Chowieri!
It was in the 1980s that the Katasa Group took shape. The name of the company, chosen by its founder, Sam Chowieri, is made up of the first two letters of his daughters who, today, are Katasa Group’s managers: KAtherine, TAnya and SAmantha!
From an early age, the three sisters were actively involved in the family business, whether it was accompanying their father on his visits to the Résidence de l’Île, sharing the traditional Christmas dinner with the residents, serving at the tables, or playing the role of messengers. In the summer, they spent a lot of time at the residence: nothing better to learn the ropes of the trade!
In 2009, they joined the family business as managers, thereby strengthening Katasa’s expertise. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, and commissioning of new buildings and renovations, and Samantha manages retirement residences and all real estate properties.
“We treat our tenants, our residents, and staff like family members by creating a pleasant environment where everyone feels good. Passion helps to create a superior customer experience, to surpass oneself, to get excited about work, and to drive innovation,” explains Tanya Chowieri.
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, commissioning of new buildings and capital renovations, and Samantha manages seniors’ residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: La Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain de Granby, and Marquis de Tracy.
A daring bet for Sam Chowieri of the Katasa Group!
Businessman Sam Chowieri was already a seasoned professional in residential real estate development when he decided, more than 30 years ago, to venture into the construction of retirement residences under the Katasa Group.
A daring bet at the time! But he saw a need for this type of property and embarked on one of his boldest projects by purchasing a disused church in downtown Hull to convert it into a comfortable and warm retirement residence.
The Résidence de l’Île thus became the flagship of the Katasa Group. A success that has enabled the Group to experience phenomenal growth, particularly with the acquisition and development of new residences for retirees across Quebec and even Ontario.
Since 2014, Katasa focuses its business on the development and management of retirement complexes. Their mission is to develop and manage commercial and residential rental buildings focused on the needs and well-being of their tenants, as well as multi-service residences for pensioners who feel at home, skillfully combining know-how, attention to detail, comfort, and a personalized approach.
Today, Katasa includes five commercial rental buildings, two residential rental buildings, a mobile home rental park (Riviera), and seven private retirement complexes. Several expansion projects are also under consideration. A beautiful success signed by Sam Chowieri and the Katasa Group!
About Katasa
Sam Chowieri is the president of the Katasa Group, which he founded in the 1980s. His three daughters have been part of the management group of the family business for about ten years. Katherine is responsible for planning, marketing, and finance, Tanya oversees new acquisitions, new projects, commissioning of new buildings and capital renovations, and Samantha manages seniors’ residences and all real estate properties. In particular, the Katasa Group manages the following seniors’ residences: La Résidence de l’Île, Village Riviera, District, Manoir Pierrefonds, Riverain de Granby, and Marquis de Tracy.
