Sam Chowieri and Katasa, attentive to the needs of their residents
What distinguishes phase 3 from the other phases of the District? This is the first phase of apartments without health care services. Thus, this phase is not certified, and residents can live there as in any other apartment or condo building. In addition, you have access to all the common areas, and you benefit from many social activities. Therefore, you can live your retirement in total freedom while feeling on vacation at home!
“Anyone aged 50 and over who would like to enjoy a social lifestyle and use the common areas, can come and live in our phase 3 without having to follow the rules issued by the CISSSO regarding PSRs. You asked for it and we have listened!” says the District’s General Manager Martin Deschênes, and rightly so.
THE DISTRICT’S PRAISED RESIDENTS
Several residents have agreed to show their affection for the District. Here are a few comments, such as those made by Mr. and Mrs. Tessier. “We fell in love with the District, a modern building that offers an incredible view of the river from our apartment. It is like a luxury condo with high ceilings, big windows, and many common areas. There are plenty of activities available, the food is very good, and you never get bored.”
Mr. and Mrs. Séguin love this community life: “Our dream came true in finding a place where we can enjoy life. We love the environment and the people too. Social life is appealing. You can meet up with people, celebrate and participate in activities of all kinds. At the District, you feel free to do whatever you like. It is interesting to live in a community, but also in private.”
“Here, we take the time to enjoy life”, said Mr. and Mrs. Sabourin. We meet people and spend time with friends. We take on different sports and social activities. When a new tenant moves in, we help each other. For the next few years, we want to relax, spend time with friends, enjoy ourselves and be free to do what we enjoy.”
THE DISTRICT, THE IDEAL PLACE
Finally, Mrs. Bergeron said that she found the ideal place: “I appreciate the high-quality of the building and the kindness of the people who work here. Everything is just fine. If necessary, people help us to find solutions. The choices of meals are varied, and the cultural activities are excellent. In addition, several committees allow us to get to know each other between tenants.”
The District offers tasteful design, modern commodities, and a unique plan designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation, even in your own home. Another great success for the Katasa Group and its founder, Sam Chowieri.
About Katasa
It was in the 1980s that the Katasa Group was founded by businessman and visionary Sam Chowieri. His three daughters, Katherine, Tanya and Samantha, have held strategic management positions within the family business for more than ten years. Among its real estate portfolio, the Residence de l’Île, the Village Riviera, the District, the Manoir Pierrefonds, the Riverain and Marquis de Tracy are the residences for seniors managed by the Katasa Group.
A big first for Sam Chowieri and the Katasa Group
Since last March, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lifestyles. This reality led the Katasa Group to expand its offer by changing the vocation of the District’s new phase 3 in the Aylmer sector by responding positively to its new autonomous tenants’ demands aged 50 and over.
“The idea came from our first phase 3 tenants who wanted to live in an apartment without health care and without the restrictions issued by the CISSSO, says Katherine Chowieri, head of planning, marketing, and finance at the Katasa Group. They feel that they are too young at the moment for such services. As a result, they also pay less for their apartment. If the situation changes, we will be able to meet their needs since the first two phases of the District are certified PSRs by the government. In this way, the District provides its residents with progressive services.”
PHASE 3 OF THE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO A NEW NEED
For the Katasa Group, it is the first non-PSR-certified building among its seniors’ residences. “We are adapting to the market, adds Katherine Chowieri. These new autonomous tenants feel too young to be in a residence, but they also want an active lifestyle with access to all common areas in all three phases of the District. The response from our tenants is meaningful and we will follow the market for the next phases that will be built at the District.”
Phase 3 tenants thus have access to the infrastructures and activities of all three phases of the District, such as the indoor and outdoor pools, the fitness room, yoga and aquafitness classes, the pharmacy, the billiard room, barbecues, a dance held dinners, a cinema, and terraces. The à la carte restaurant Le Bistro is also open to all residents as well as the general public. A meal package is also available for new phase 3 tenants.
“The construction quality of phase 3 is the same as the two previous phases, with the same decor and high-quality building materials. In short, the only difference between phase 3 and the other two phases of the District is the absence of nurses and orderly. It is like a condo with access to sought-after common areas and a social life that is very dynamic at the District. We maintain a sense of sharing and community,” says Managing Director Martin Deschênes.
AN INCREDIBLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
The District is often compared to a resort with quality services and well-organized entertainment. Residents are very active and lead committees themselves to organize events or activities of interest to them.
“People tell us that the project is of high quality and that our prices are very competitive,” says Mr. Deschênes. The District is also located in a beautiful green area close to the Outaouais River, the City of Ottawa, and all nearby services in Gatineau. It is located close to walking and cycling trails and neighbouring golf courses. This nature is here to stay, adding to the incredible living environment that is the District.”
The District is more than an apartment complex, it is a lifestyle. A structure that radiates positive energy where retirees or semi-retirees are charmed by its freshness and comfort. A great success for the Katasa Group and its president and founder, Sam Chowieri.
About Katasa
It was in the 1980s that the Katasa Group was founded by businessman and visionary Sam Chowieri. His three daughters, Katherine, Tanya and Samantha, have held strategic management positions within the family business for more than ten years. Among its real estate portfolio, the Residence de l’Île, the Village Riviera, the District, the Manoir Pierrefonds, the Riverain and Marquis de Tracy are the residences for seniors managed by the Katasa Group.
The District, an enchanting site signed Katasa!
The District offers novelty and design to its residents in a peaceful setting where every little detail has been carefully thought out. Without a doubt, a Katasa Group gem!
Located on the Outaouais river in the Terrace-Lakeview neighborhood of Gatineau’s Aylmer area, the complex opened in 2017. Since then, two more phases have been built and two more are on the drawing board.
“It is an enchanting, multi-acre private site that is close to the city and partly in nature with a view of the river,” says Martin Deschênes, General Manager. This creates an exceptional atmosphere at the resident for independent and semi-autonomous seniors.”
A LIVELY COMPEX
Sporting activities and social gatherings are varied and meet our residents’ needs. A private trainer offers yoga, Zumba, stretching, chair Tabata training, and exercises to improve tone, cardio, and stability.
A bike path, walking trails, and several golf courses are all within easy reach of the complex.
Among the popular social activities, there are monthly activities, such as dinner dances and Happy Hour evenings with musicians. Residents have also set up activities that involve hands-on skills, such as the Knitters Club, or writing, such as the quarterly Info-District newsletter.
The District also has an indoor and outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, a movie theatre, a virtual golf course, an Internet café, a dog workout area, a grooming salon, a pharmacy, a convenience store, a chapel, Petanque and shuffleboard courts, a lounge with a fireplace, a community garden, an inner courtyard with terrace, a beauty salon, a large rooftop terrace, and a dining room.
It is at the Club House that you will find the restaurant Le Bistro renowned for its fresh cuisine. “We have a license that allows people to bring their wine,” says the General Manager. We have a fresh menu with a good variety of dishes, such as salmon, pork chops, lamb and poultry, in addition to occasional themed meals and typical menus of Quebec.”
DURING COVID-19
While waiting for the COVID-19 health crisis to be behind us, the District is deploying a great deal of energy to adapt certain activities in compliance with the Quebec government’s health standards.
“We started using the indoor pool again,” says Mr. Deschênes. People can book a 45-minute session alone or as a couple. They must not be in the presence of other residents during this activity. With the CISSSO’s (the integrated health and social services center of Outaouais) instructions, we would like to hold indoor activities such as Petanque and sandbag toss. We would also like to hold certain fitness classes in our large indoor room while respecting social distancing.”
AN ALL INCLUSIVE
The District presents itself to residents as an all-inclusive. All costs are included in the rental, such as air conditioning and central heating, electricity, cable, and telephone. As well as housekeeping once a week, outdoor parking, twice-daily medication dispensing, handyman assistance for the new residents’ move-in, and the assistance of a nurse and orderly who are also included in the package!
Not to mention all modern facilities and spacious common areas for sporting and social activities. In fact, you feel on a vacation year-round!
“There are no surprises for our residents,” says Mr. Deschênes. They have access to modern facilities and quality service. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our residents. The general atmosphere is great which creates a pleasant living environment. The District distinguishes itself advantageously from the competition.”
GLOWING COMMENTS
Mrs. Claudette Bergeron, a District resident, appreciates the quality of the building and the kindness of the people who work there. “Everything is great, she says. If necessary, people help us to find solutions. Meal choices are varied, sports activities are excellent and several committees allow us to get to know each other better. “
Huguette and Pierre Tessier moved to the District for the greenery and wooded area and the numerous facilities nearby. “The bike path allows us to take long walks and discover the Aylmer area that I didn’t know much about. I was delighted by the many restaurants that are there. My husband is a golf player and has access to a few nearby golf courses. “
Mrs. Tessier describes the construction as very modern. “It’s like a luxury condo with very clean common areas,” she says. There are plenty of activities available, the food is very good and you don’t get bored. We feel at home and have the chance to meet several people who share our interests. “
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.