{"id":2768,"date":"2026-09-27T23:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T23:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/?p=2768"},"modified":"2026-09-28T01:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T01:21:46","slug":"infolettre-27-septembre-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/2026\/09\/27\/infolettre-27-septembre-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter, September 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear NCGM members and future members, the new autumn season is beginning and our activities have been scheduled for a few days now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fall 2026 Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/yoga-montreal\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/yoga-montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga Montreal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursdays, 8:00 p.m., October 8 to December 10 (2 sets of 5 activities)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/gymnase-piscine-laval\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/gymnase-piscine-laval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gymnasium Laval<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturdays, 7:15 p.m., October 10 and November 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/gymnase-piscine-laval\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/gymnase-piscine-laval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pool Laval<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturdays, 9:00 p.m., October 10 and November 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/piscine-a-repentigny\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/piscine-a-repentigny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pool Repentigny<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturdays, 7:00 p.m., October 24 and December 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/spa-morin-heights\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/spa-morin-heights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spa Laurentians<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., October 31 and December 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/party-quilles\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/party-quilles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowling\/Games\/Dinner Laval<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. (Dinner at 6:00 p.m.), November 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This schedule is subject to change and will depend on available activities and member participation. We are trying to coordinate our activity dates with other naturist organizations: ONNO in Ottawa\/Gatineau, GNE\/FQN in the Eastern Townships, and ANCN in Quebec City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Membership Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCGM will be processing several membership applications in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCGM is a family-oriented and inclusive club. Therefore, a policy is in place to maintain a certain balance and diversity among its members. Primarily, regarding memberships, an effort is made to maintain a maximum ratio of 1.5 men to 1 woman. The only constraint applies to those in the &#8220;individual male&#8221; category, who sometimes have to wait a few months before being able to complete their NCGM membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nude Yoga:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nude yoga session offers exceptional relaxation, allowing you to relieve stress and fatigue. You will learn to master various poses in a comfortable setting that provides adequate distancing between participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last winter, we completed the necessary steps to launch this new nude yoga activity. Unfortunately, we did not yet receive enough registrations to begin. It&#8217;s important to understand that the offer was posted late at the beginning of the week. We are trying again with a new, more suitable schedule and a commitment of only 5 sessions instead of 10 to start. The activity will be offered on Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM for 10 consecutive weeks. We will begin accepting new registrations starting September 28, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the link to this new activity for more details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/yoga-montreal\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/yoga-montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga Montreal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gymnasium\/Pool Laval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoying outdoor sports in a gym is a truly enjoyable experience. Many people are still discovering its benefits. It&#8217;s not just a swimsuit that&#8217;s unnecessary for swimming, but a sweaty gym outfit is rather pointless and even unsightly. Many experienced naturists are discovering our gym activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The swimming activity that follows the gym session is very pleasant. A real net is set up for playing volleyball. It&#8217;s possible to shower directly in the pool thanks to two open showers located near the pool. The water temperature is comfortable. You can dive, swim laps, do aqua aerobics, or simply socialize. It&#8217;s also worth mentioning that the locker rooms include a beautiful wooden sauna and are impeccably clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several members have become better badminton players thanks to our regular Gymnasium\/Pool Laval activity, which takes place almost every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pool Repentigny<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This activity is the easiest for our club to organize. The pool is small but particularly warm (32\u00b0C) and comfortable. There is a limit of 40 participants, but don&#8217;t worry, we currently have plenty of spots available. During the 2025-26 season, we organized five activities at this location. They were wonderful evenings, but with still too few participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Repentigny pool is easily accessible from Highway 40 via Brien Boulevard. Before the activity, a dinner is always provided at a local restaurant. Recently, Scores restaurant was the most popular choice among our participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our activity in Repentigny, we always set up a volleyball net and use a small beach ball. A water aerobics session is offered by one of our members around 8:15 p.m. We also set up a lane for swimming laps if needed, and to provide a safe swimming area for families. The evening always ends with dimmed lighting for the last half hour. This activity is, of course, completely family-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spa Laurentians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the past two years, our service provider has completed various renovations to its facility. New electronic locks have been installed. Simply wear a small bracelet to open your locker door. Several new improvements will be noticeable during your next visit. Further renovations were carried out during the last summer season. Here is a link to a video to see the changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1177566131103451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spa Ofuro Renovation 2025-26<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue, of impeccable quality, can easily accommodate 100 people. There are still plenty of opportunities to increase the number of participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spa activity is a gentler step towards trying naturism for the very first time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have scheduled two dates for this fall. Our next activity will take place on October 31, 2026. The current admission price for an adult aged 31 and over is now $95, including taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bowling\/Games\/Dinner Laval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This special activity allows you to enjoy a casual dinner starting at 6:00 PM and bowl in the buff between 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM. You can also bring board games to round off your evening if you don&#8217;t want to bowl the entire time. Nudity is no longer permitted after 9:45 PM, and regular bowling alley patrons can join us, but only from 10:00 PM until midnight. The fully licensed restaurant and bar remain open throughout the evening. Many of our members have learned to bowl in the buff and are now very good players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We started this activity in the fall of 2024, and it was an instant success. We organized two events during the 2025-2026 season. Last winter&#8217;s event only attracted 24 participants. It was great, but we needed 35 people to make the event profitable\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This activity requires a significant number of bookings, which must be made at least two months in advance. The November 21st event has been scheduled. We would like to have at least 40 participants. Help us make this possible. Tell your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We officially confirm that you don&#8217;t need to wear any clothing to play bowling. Try it out; you won&#8217;t be disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the link to this unique activity for more details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/party-quilles\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/activites\/party-quilles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowling\/Games\/Dinner Laval<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pool Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie, major renovation work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the past three years, this activity has been our main swimming activity. The pool was very large, with six lanes. The water was of excellent quality and a comfortable temperature. It could accommodate nearly one hundred people. It is located at the intersection of Highways 20 and 30 and has a large parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, we had known for a long time that the pool needed some improvements and that major renovations would eventually be necessary. The NCGM was understanding this situation and appreciated the excellent services offered from this service provider for the naturist community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the renovations began this summer and will last more than 18 months. Here is a description of the work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The project includes a significant modernization of the facilities, the renovation of several existing spaces and some machinery, as well as the addition of new multi-purpose spaces and a double gymnasium. Here are some of the improvements that will be made during the renovations: The changing rooms, including bathrooms and showers, the wading pool, and the shell of the main pool will remain the same, but the beach area, the bottom of the pool, and the lighting will be renovated. We have also planned the return of a slide, a diving board, and a sauna!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Corporate Membership with the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de naturisme (FQN)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since December 2025, the NCGM has been a corporate member of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de naturisme (FQN). This membership is similar to that of the Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN). Each federation that affiliates our club simply mentions our existence on their website and refers them to their respective members for those wishing to participate in local naturist activities in the Greater Montreal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCGM has always supported the FCN and the FQN by granting its members a $5 discount per person per year on their NCGM membership fee. The NCGM has been a corporate member of the Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) since 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carpooling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each activity, the NCGM offers a carpooling service for members who wish to use it. We will continue to promote this service. This option is offered directly when you register for each of our activities. We coordinate transportation from your addresses to maximize service efficiency. Don&#8217;t hesitate to use this service. It&#8217;s environmentally friendly, economical, and very safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In conclusion,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCGM needs your support. Join us and register for our activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To apply for NCGM membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cngm.ca\/en\/adhesion\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Membership<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow us on our Facebook page<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Club-naturiste-du-Grand-Montr%C3%A9al-CNGM-105915095338048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear NCGM members and future members, the new autumn season is beginning and our activities have been scheduled for a few days now. 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