Community notes: West Island style

ART EXHIBITS

Stewart Hall Art Gallery in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) presents Robert Roussil: Works on Paper, an exhibition of paintings and collages done since 2000, until May 4. Vernissage is March 26 at 7 p.m.

Lakeshore Stamp Club's annual exhibition "Lakeshore 2008" will be held on April 4-6 at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Center (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) Over one hundred frames, show covers and illustrated postmarks will be exhibited. For more information, call 514-697-2952.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd) presents abstracts by Kirkland artist Howard Eva from April 2 to 30. All are welcome to meet the artist at his vernissage on April 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-2726.

Lakeshore Association of Artists will display more than 150 original paintings at its annual spring exhibition and sale in aid of NOVA (West Island Branch) on April 19 and 20, at Fritz Farm (20477 Lakeshore Rd., Baie d'Urfé) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Artists' Circle of the West Island holds a spring exhibition from March 28-30 at Pierrefonds Cultural Centre (13850 Gouin Blvd.)

Galerie de la Ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) presents until April 20 an exhibition of watercolour paintings by artist Peter Law entitled Another Look at Watercolour.

Stewart Hall in Pointe-Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents exposition for youth "Maple Syrup Time", until March 30. For more information, call 514-630-1220.

International Association for the Study of Dreams is calling artists to participate in the Exhibitions:‘Dreams without boarders’. For more information: www.asdreams.org Deadline: April 1, 2008.

Roxboro Library is looking for artists interested in exhibiting their artwork. Call Julie Rémillard-Bélanger at 514-684-8247 for an appointment.

Galerie de la Ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) invites professional and semi-professional artists who wish to be considered for exhibitions in the year 2009 to visit www.Dollardartcentre.com for exhibition details, rules and submission forms.

Exhibition call for artists 2008, submission period until July 30. Exhibition will be from Sept. 10 to Oct. 12. Title: Flights of Fancy;

PERFORMANCE

Hudson Village Theatre presents A Flea in her Ear, from March 27 to April 6. ($25) Box Office: 450-458-5361.

Il Canto Opera Association under the direction of internationally acclaimed tenor Manrico Tedeschi present "Viva Puccini", an operatic concert celebrating Giacomo Puccini's 150th anniversary on March 28 at 7:30 p.m., at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire ( 176 Lakeshore). The evening will feature singers Makiko Awazu, Steve Michaud, Chantal Parent, and Pamela Jones accompanied by Jacques St. Jean at the piano. The concert and reception which will follow are free. Passes available at the door. For more information call 514-630-1220 or 514-457-6458.



Oliver!, the well-known musical, will be presented at Lindsay Place High School Auditorium (11 Broadview Ave, Pointe Claire), on April 10 at 7:30 p.m., on April 11 at 7:30 p.m., and on April 12 from 2-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors & $5 for students and will be going on sale March 31. For information and reservations, call 514-694-2760.

St. Barnabas theatre group "A Company of Friends" is presenting the comedy "Lend Me a Tenor" by Ken Ludwig at its annual dinner theatre on March 28, April 4, 11, 18 ($15), and on Saturdays (dinner $25) March 29, April 5, 12, 15 and a matinee ($15) on April 13. For information and tickets, call 514-684-9090 or 514-684-4460.

Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake in Pointe-Claire (11 Rodney Avenue) presents a Musical Journey on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the concert donations will be given to: Life Without Aids which is a Presbyterian Church programme supporting HIV, AIDS prevention and awareness in Kenya. For more information, call 514-364-3027 or 514-697-8015.

Infinitheatre presents the Canadian première of Trevor Ferguson's "Zarathustra said some things, No?" Directed by Guy Sprung on March 30, at Théâtre La Chapelle (3700 St. Dominique). Reservation: 514-843-7738 or billetterie@lachapelle.org

Montreal City Voices of Harmony, a Women's a cappella chorus invites all women who love to sing to come visit us. Rehearsals: Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at First Christian Reform Church (52 Joseph Paiement, Dollard des Ormeaux). For more information, call 514-685-3924.

Miniature Enthusiasts of Montreal will be hosting its 28th Annual Dollhouse and Miniature Show on March 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holiday Inn Pointe Claire (6700 Trans Canada Highway). For more information call 514-684-4537.

Enjoy bright and cheerful graphic works by Ray Lengelé, the artist who brightens up your mornings through his illustrations for Kellogg’s cereals at the Kirkland Library (17,100 Hymus Blvd) from until March 31. For information call 514-630-2726.

Hudson Music Club presents Cole Porter's Anything Goes, directed by Randy Davies on March 28 and 29 at Le Grand Théâtre: Cité des Jeunes (400 St. Charles Rd., Vaudreuil-Dorion). For more information, call 514-848-9696 or visit www.hudsonstlazare.com



Becket Players present the hilariously Way-off Broadway production ‘The case of the Immortal Corpse,’ a classic whodunit, that will leave the audience laughing long after the show is over. Tickets for the 2008 season are currently on sale at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre box office at the price of $25. The box office is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until May 10. Tickets can also be purchased at show time. Shows run every Friday and Saturday from April 19 to May 10. For more information, check www.becketplayers.ca or call 514-979-3029.

WOWCATS is welcoming new members of all ages for its spring review of Rodgers & Hammerstein. They rehearse on Sundays at 2 p.m. Chalet at Parc Aumais, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. For information, call 514 425-5767.

FUNDRAISERS

Cedar Park United Church (204 Lakeview, Pointe-Claire) presents an evening of Madrigals and Gilbert & Sullivan selections, at a fundraising Coffee House on March 28 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are required in advance $15. For more information, call 514-695-3337.

BeneRock 3 is a charity benefit dance that will be held on April 26 at 8 p.m., at Clydes (286 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe Claire). There will be prizes and raffles and two bands. All proceeds will be donated to the West Island Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland. Tickets available at the door, or at the residence ($5), call 514-693-1718 x 227.



Hudson Music Club is holding a fundraiser. The proceeds go to La Passerelle, a women's shelter. For more information, call 514-848-9696.

Musical Dinner Theatre in aid of le gout de lire / born to read on March 27 at the Hymus Resto-Pub (177 Hymus Blvd.) Le gout de lire / born to read www.borntoread.net) is a volunteer organization that works on the West Island to give kids a head start by providing books for young families through the CLSC's baby clinics. Tickets are $25 and can be reserved by calling 514-630-0138.

McKibbin's West Island and the Montreal Barbarians Rugby Club will be hosting "An afternoon of songs and laughs" on March 29 between 2 and 6 p.m. This event will raise funds for the West Island Women's Shelter, in memory of Kelly Anne Drummond. $20 ticket price includes:1 free beverage, buffet and live entertainment. All proceeds go to the West Island Women's Shelter. For more information call 514-426-9112.

Le Nichoir’s volunteers are asking organizations, companies and individuals to donate items to auction at their annual Benefit Dinner and Auction “For the Birds” to be held in Hudson on April 4. With this auction, Le Nichoir hopes to raise enough money to support its

wild bird rehabilitation and educational activities this year. For more information, call Le Nichoir at 450-458-2809.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec launches its annual Show Your Heart campaign to raise awareness of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. During February, Heart Month, many fundraising activities will be organized all around the province. To make a donation or to become a volunteer, call the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, at 514-636-4599 or visit our web site www.heartandstroke.qc.ca.



SALES



Roxboro United Church (116 General Brock, off Cartier and Sources, just behind Adonis) holds a bazaar on March 30 from 2 to 8 p.m. There will be delicious Indian/Pakistani food as well as traditional clothing, accessories, henna, music and much more! Proceeds go to "Free The Children". Free admission.

Strathmore United Church in Dorval (310 Brookhaven corner Carson) holds a garage and books sale on April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.



Union Church at Ste Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple ave.) holds a half price sale, clothes and dishes, on March 27 from 12-4 p.m.

Clothing Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Road) is open. Fantastic prices on used, good quality clothing every Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-695-0600.

Notre Dame de Lorette church (33 Lussier St., Pincourt) holds in the basement a clothing sale for the entire family, every Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 514-453-8612.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue’s farmers’ market runs until May 10 every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the basement of the Anglican Church (23 Perreault St, entrance on St. George and Maple). You will be able to buy organic meat, fresh artisan bread, baked goods, honey, organic goat’s cheese, jams, preserves, Ethiopian enjara rolls and other goods, coffee and sweet treats. For more information, call 514-457-7244 or e-mail marchesainteanne@yahoo.ca



SOCIAL EVENTS

For Lucien-Page class of 1983 class reunion, an evening will be held on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, an evening of old friends, music and a light buffet. For more information please contact us at: lucienpage25ans@hotmail.com or call 514-773-4351(Marie).

Le Carrefour des Aînés de Pierrefonds (14068 Gouin Blvd., Pierrefonds) holds several activities. On March 26 and April 23, Military Whist from 7:30 to 10 p.m., on April 5, evening dance at 7:30 p.m. Bring your wine, on April 14, bridge tournament from 12:30-4 p.m. For information on tickets, call 514-624-1449.

Circles & Squares Dance Club welcomes all registered square dancers to its 50th Anniversary Dance on April 5 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Kirkland Community Centre (16950 Hymus, Kirkland). For more information, call 514-626-0979 or 514-697-8689.

Volunteer West Island (1 de l’Église, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue) offers

Internet for seniors (French) on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m.

Courses begin April 9 and are free- 1 session per week during 6 weeks.

For more information, call 514-457-5445.

Quebec folklore, a dynamic group of talented storytellers will celebrate traditional and contemporary Quebec folklore with such wonderful stories as “La chasse-galerie” and “Rose Latulipe” today March 26, at 7p.m. at Pointe-Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand). Info: 514-630-1218.



Strathmore United Church, at Dorval (310 Brookhaven Ave., Corner Carson) holds a Military Whist on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. To reserve tables for this event, please call before March 26, at 514-631-8641 or 514 631-9628. Donation: $5.

The Beaconsfield Citizens Association is hosting a special ‘Meet and greet’ evening on March 28, from 7-10:30 p.m., at the Lawn Bowling Annex (Herb Linder Annex) beside City Hall at 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Come and discuss what matters to you in a friendly atmosphere. Snacks and refreshments. All are welcome! For information, call Karin at 514-693-5024 or visit www.bca-acb.org

Le Centre Holistique Om West in St. Pointe-Claire Village (46-3B St Anne) holds a Family Tam Tam Jam on March 30 (The last Sunday of each month, 1-2:30 pm). We supply the drums. Tons of fun and noise guaranteed! Children 9 yrs. and older accompanied be an adult. (Price: Adults $20 / Kids $15) For reservation and information, call 514-836-5578.



Lac St-Louis Lions offer you their world class coaching staff for an Elite Hockey School which caters to Elite Level hockey players. Come train with the Professional Coaching Staff that makes the Lac St. Louis Lions one of the best Midget AAA teams in the province and has produced more NHL players than any other Midget AAA team in Québec. For more details visit our website at www.lsllions.com

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 85/90 (3015 Henri Dunant Street,

Lachine) hold a Military Whist on April 7 at 1 p.m., and a dinner and comedy evening with Joey Elias on April 25 at 5 p.m. For costs inquiries and information call 514-637-8002.

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage (1850 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval) presents Focus, an exhibit of photography and optical instruments from the 19th and 20th centuries, until April 27. Call the Museum at 514 633-4314 to confirm opening hours.



Exercise your brain at the senior men's bridge on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Cedar Park United Church, Pointe Claire. No partner required. For information, call 514-697-6082.

Ste Anne- de- Bellevue Community offers Karate and Meditation Dojo on Wednesday from 8-9:30 pm. Make your body savage and your mind refined. Express your fighting spirit in a context of harmony with others. A special welcome to the elderly and the handicapped. Voluntary contribution. Info: Tom Levitt 514-457-0323.



MEETINGS

You are invited to meet a cartoonist at Roxboro Library (110 Cartier) today March 26 at 4:30 p.m. This activity is in French. Places are limited.

Pointe-Claire Horticultural Society will hold its next meeting today March 26 at 8 p.m., at Church of the Resurrection in Pointe-Claire (99 Mount Pleasant). Host: Réjean Millette, author of several horticultural books. For more information, call 514-695-1305.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada needs participants, volunteers and sponsors for the 2008 Montreal Spring Sprint. Come walk or run to help raise funds on June 15, at 9 a.m. at Parc Angrignon. A family day is planned with lots of children's activities. To register or for information, visit www.braintumour.ca or call 514-744-9226.

Pierrefonds Library (13 555 de Pierrefonds) presents the conference “Venise: Cité médiévale en péril” (in French). The activity will be held today March 26 at 7:30 p.m. with Daniel Bédard. For registration: 514-620-4181.

Prime Time, a division of the Cummings Centre presents SAGEING, a group discussion with Henny Feldman on successful aging and graceful eldering, until March 26, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Hampton Inn and Suites (1900 TransCanada Highway). Cost $40 for three sessions. For information, call 514-342-1234 ext. 7255.

Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore) presents a travel lecture "Uncovering Peru, Land of the Inca" on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. with Frederic Hore. For Passes and information, call 514-630-1220.

Steri-Animal is holding a cat/kitten adoption clinic at the Global-Pitou Minou & Compagnons (245F St. Jean blvd.) on March 29 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Foster homes and volunteers/drivers are needed. For more information, call 514-938-6150 or visit www.steri-animal.petfinder.com



A Genealogical Day in England will be held on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Daphne Phillips Diafas and Gary Schroder at the QFHS Library For costs and information, visit www.qfhs.ca or call 514-482-3418.

The Lakeshore Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is meeting on March 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church (204 Lakeview Ave. Pointe Claire). Everyone welcome. For more information, call Carmen at 514-694-6201.



Students from the Centre d’éducation des adultes Jeanne-Sauvé will be presenting their book Mystère à Parida at the Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Drive) on April 1 from 10-12. The book launch is open to the public. For more information, call 514-633-4170 or visit the website at www.city.dorval.qc.ca.

Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Drive) presents Lecture and slide presentation with Max Finkelstein on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. This is the story of three summers spent retracing the route of Alexander Mackenzie, the explorer and the man, across North America, from Ottawa to the Pacific coast. Passes must be picked up at the Library beforehand as space is limited, call 514 633-4170.

West Island Diabetes Association will be meeting on April 2 at

7:30 p.m. at 750 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. The Speaker will be Cameron Stirling from TD Waterhouse. The topic will be Income splitting.

For more information call 514-630-2225, ext. 5339.

Pierrefonds Library (13555 de Pierrefonds) presents the conference “Les carrières de l’avenir”. The activity will be held in French on April 3 at 7:30 p.m. with Yves Jutras from Emploi Québec. Registration highly recommended at 514-620-4181.

National Women’s Show will take place at the Palais des Congrès, on April 4, from noon – 9 p.m., on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold their annual meeting on April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul (3415 Redpath, Montréal). Mrs. Anita Mack will speak about faces of mission. Meeting open to all, including men. For more information, call 450-458-1918.

West Island Women's Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont) is having its registration day for new members on April 8 from 1-3 p.m. / 7-8 p.m. April 10 will be the last day to hand in nominations for Volunteer Awards and Mila Voynova Instructor Award. Courses for the spring session begin on April 14.

Director of the McGill Arthroplasty Group and the Jo Miller Chair in Orthopaedic Research at the MUHC, Dr. Michael Tanzer will talk about his pioneering work in joint replacement surgery, New, Less Invasive Surgical Procedures for Hip and Knee Replacement at the MUHC on April 8 at 7 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd., Kirkland). For information and to reserve a seat call 514-630-2726.

Low Vision Self-Help Association meets at 1:15 pm. on the second Thursday of each month at The Church of St. John the Baptist (233 Ste. Claire Ave., Pointe Claire). Program for Apr 10 is entitled “Young for Life” with guest speaker Peter Schwarz. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 514-697-3852 or 514-630-6978.



Solo Lachine Dance invites you to join them on April 12 & 26. If you like dancing and meeting new friends, this is the place for you. Dance begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 450-445-3078 or 514-683-4948.



Word of Mouth Singles we will meet at Vin Go Winemaking Center, Marché de l'Ouest (11788 A de Salaberry, Dollard des Ormeaux Blvd.), on April 13, at 4 p.m. to make and bottle 2 wines from down under, that we have selected after consultation with resident expert Mark Eagle. Each participant will bottle and receive 2 each of white and red wine, and we will then proceed to La Porte Grecque in DDO (4600 Blvd. des Sources), for a special Greek Mezze dinner and wine tasting. For information on prices and reservations: Rosalie 369-9290 or Elliot 421-1672.

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas-Shand Ave.) invites you to meet with Astronaut Dave Williams on April 24 at 7 p.m. at 2nd floor, Council Room, City Hall.

Beauty, Health and wellness Exposition is being held at the Chateau Vaudreuil (21700 Transcanadienne, Vaudreuil) on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event allows the public to interact with People in the Beauty health and wellness industry. Proceeds are going to go to Breast Cancer Research. We would like to have as many exhibitors as possible since the money will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Info: 514-718-4607.

Dollard des Ormeaux Library offers you the Home Delivery service! This service is offered to library members that experience difficulty in coming to the library year round or part of the year. The delivery is kindly done by volunteers. For more in formation, call 514-684-1496.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada invites you to participate in the 14th edition of the Super Cities WALK for MS. The event will take place in Dollard des Ormeaux on April 27. The provincial goal this year is to bring out 7,550 WALKers and to raise $1,380,000, which will be used to finance research and services for people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families. Sign up online by visiting www.supercitieswalk.com, or call 514-849-7591.

Moms and Tots’ playgroup (0-5 years old) meet Wednesday mornings until June 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Baie d'Urfé at the Red Barn (20609 Lakeshore Rd). Arts and Crafts, circle time with songs, coffee and more, $1 suggested donation per visit to cover craft supplies. For more information, call 514-457-9831.

Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club is offering two $ 2000 scholarships to female university students, residents of the West Island, who are enrolled in a Quebec university in undergraduate or graduate studies for the academic year 2008-2009. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and solid academic standing and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. For further information and applications, contact the MLUWC Scholarship Committee at 514-695-2502, or email barbara.barclay@concordia.ca, or visit the MLUWC website at: www.mluwc.com

YWCA Montreal is looking for artistic and creative women (60 +) interested in becoming involved in a new intergenerational project starting soon! This new YWCA program is designed to counter the stereotypical socialization of young girls aged 6 to 9 years old, through the production of stories, puppets, theatre, etc.

YWCA of Montreal will be offering free assistance through our Single Mothers’ Program to all who would like to join the workforce. To register, please call 514-866-9941 ext. 416.



Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets on Sundays for breakfast and conversation from 9-10.30 a.m. at the Topaze Restaurant (317 St. John's Road), in the Plaza Pointe Claire. They also hold monthly dinner/dances and other activities. For more information, call 514-421-8799.

Batshaw Youth and Family Centres are looking for a foster home for 10-year-old Ann, presently living in a group home. Ann is charming but can be quick to anger, which stems from a history of rejection, however she is getting professional help for that. For more information, call Batshaw Homes for Children at 514-932-7161 ext. 338.



Looking for unique birthday or Mother's Day gifts? Have you dreamed of working at home to make some extra money? Then this event is for you. Come and see consultants from home businesses such as Epicure Selections, Usbourne Books, Stampin'Up, PartyLite and Discovery Toys. Buy hand-made crafts, such as paintings, baby items, pottery, wooden crafts and much more from our many artisans. Have a light lunch at our cafe. Enjoy home-made baked goods and sandwiches at reasonable prices. Try your luck and buy a ticket to win great prizes! Bring your friends and spend the day with us. For more information call Kathy at 514-633-0635.

Senior men's bridge meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave). No partner required. For information, call 514-697-6082.

Catholic Community Services (CCS), a Bilingual 50+ drop-in social group in Pierrefonds (8652 Basswood) meets on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for movement to music, breakfast and great conversation. For more information, call Diane Doonan 514-770-8416.

Lakeshore Coin Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. until May at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests are welcome. For more information, call 514 843-3365.

West Island Quilters Guild meets at the Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant, Pointe Claire) on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call Beverly 514-697-4961.

Parish of Corpus Christi, comprising the towns of Baie d'Urfe, Ste. Anne de Bellevue and Senneville is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special masses on April 13 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 514-457-5326.

West Island HSSC offers a diabetic clinic. You can consult nutritionists and nurses for Type 2 Diabetes at the CLSC Lac St. Louis. For information, call 514-697-4111, ext. 1339.

Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Guild meets every Monday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) until May to hook and exchange ideas on traditional rug hooking at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Courses available. For more information, call Denise 514-695-7177.

Teja's Animal refuge needs warm blankets and comforters to keep the animals warm this winter. For information and to donate your discarded items, call 514-630-1993.

Pointe Claire Toastmasters, open to all interested in the Toastmasters program, meets Wednesday evenings at St. John’s United Church Hall in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information, call 514-697-4728.

One Parent Families Association meets every Saturday for breakfast and many social activities. All are welcome. For more information, call 514-685-2717.

Do you want to learn to communicate your ideas more effectively and meet other singles at the same time? Singled Out Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at the West Island YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) from 7:10-9:10 p.m. For more information, call 514-213-0446.

Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild meets from September through May, weekly, on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Noel Legault Center (245 Lakeshore, Pointe Claire). For more information, call 514-620-3417.

Dorval City Toastmasters Club meets at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval (1355 Lakeshore Dr.), on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-696-5973.

Beaconsfield Newcomers Club (288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield), a social group for women new to the West Island, meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Beaconsfield (288 Beaconsfield Blvd). For more information, call 514-671-0707 or visit www.westisland.ca

Mondou Pet Store in Roxboro (11,387 Gouin Blvd) is holding a Cat Adoption Day on March 29 from 12 noon till 4 p.m. & every other 2 Saturdays till summer. All proceeds of adoptions go to the two charities that will be present with their beautiful cats for adoption, to answer questions about the rescues. For more information, call 514-684-3223.

DDO Toastmasters, a public speaking group to build confidence and improve your career, meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m., at Sunnybrooke Chalet (100 Cadman). For more information, call Pat at 514-684-9626.

SCHOOL NOTEBOOK



Emmanuel Christian School: Congratulations to Emmanuel alumni Erika Horst and Colleen Boyarchuk-St-James on their lead roles in the recent Lakeshore Light Opera production of “Ruddigore”.

The Annual Sports Banquet will be held on March 28. Our sincere apologies to our guest speaker, Ms. Heather Wright, who was incorrectly identified as Ms Heather White.

Lindsay Place High School Players in Pointe Claire (111 Broadview Ave.) present the musical "Oliver" on April 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on April 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on March 31. For tickets and information, call 514 694-2760 ext. 7174.

Dorval Preschool Cooperative (1335 Lakeshore) offers classes for 3 and 4 year-olds. 2008-2009 registration is on. For information on fees tuitions and program, call 514-631-9394.

Beaconsfield High School Alumni Association is planning a 50th anniversary Reunion for Thanksgiving weekend '08 at BHS (250 Beaurepaire Dr., Beaconsfield). Please register at beaconsfieldhighschool.ca to receive updates. The planning committee welcomes participants at its meetings the last Wednesday of the Month (7:30 p.m. at the school). For more information, call 514-697-8802.

Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Road) offers an outstanding bilingual program for 3 and 4 year olds. Now registering for the 2008-2009 school year. For information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.

Dorval Elementary Pre-Kindergarten offers a bilingual, structured program which prepares children for their kindergarten year. For 2009, reserve now and place your name on a list. You are under no obligation. For more information, call 514-947-7899.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for

three and four year olds has ongoing registration for September. We are located in the Windermere Chalet at 303 Sherbrooke Street, behind Sherwood Forest School. For further information, call Cynthia: 514-693-5665.

Pat Roberts Centre in Ste. Geneviève (16167 Gouin Blvd.) offers a specialized preschool program for children from birth to five years of age with special needs, but a formal diagnosis is not required. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call 514-696-5144.

Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier) is taking registrations for Sept. 2008. Programs for children 2 to 5 years old. Bilingual. For more information, call 514-684-5087.

MICHELANGELO Language School in Florence, Italy is a private language school for foreigners. It has been 20 years these educational trips to Florence, Italy are being organized. This year’s trip will take place from: May 31 to June 28, 2008, or June 28 to July 26, 2008, or July 5 to August 2, 2008 (4 weeks with 80 hours of lessons). For more information, call 514-488-1778 or e-mail: studyitalian@hotmail.com. Deadline to register is March 31.



COURSES



West Island Citizen Advocacy (68 Prince Edward, Pointe-Claire) is offering the following courses: on March 28: Running on Empty; How to prevent burnout and cope with stress, presented by Dawn Cruchet, and on April 4, 11, & 18; Building better relationships, How to improve relationships with others, presented by Suzanne Desparois, psychologist from 9:30 a.m. to noon for both courses. Free but please register in advance by calling 514-694-5850.



Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) offers Genealogy Workshop with Gary Schroder. Courses start today March 26, from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. for three weeks. (6 hours). Cost: $25. Info: 514-630-1218.

AWISH (Arthritis West Island) holds exercise classes with physiotherapist, beginning April 7 and April 10, for 10 weeks. Must be a member. To register, call 514-631-3288.

Dollard Centre for the Arts offers several children and adult’s art and theatre Courses. Courses start on April 8 for children and on April 14 for Adult. A Rustic Branch Trellis Workshop will be offered on April 5

For information and to register by phone, call 684-1012 ex. 213 or check out our website at www.dollardartcentre.com.

West Island Women's Centre presents a 10-week parenting workshop series. For more information, call 514-695-8529.

Jazz Workshop for Beginners on Mondays, from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at Phoenix Bar (72 Ste Anne Street, Ste. Anne de Bellevue). Beginners play with more experienced musicians before a responsive audience. Free activity. For more information, call Tom Levitt: 514-457-0323.

A boating course including the Pleasure Craft Operators Card is given by Lake St. Louis Squadron at Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club. Contact 514-696-5469 or bhalliday@sympatico.ca

"Beginners Computing" is offering workshops on how to operate a computer. These sessions are for the 50+ generation who want helpful information on computer basics and practice. Workshops are offered on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave.). For more information and registration, call 514-631-1456.

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas Shand) offers several workshops to its residents this winter: book clubs, computer courses for seniors, creative writing and genealogy. For more information, call

514-630-1218.

Repercussion Theatre (1006 de la Montagne, suite 111, Lucien L'Allier metro) will hold classes focusing on Shakespeare's work and art, this January, as part of its Shakespeare Training Program. After the success of its first set of classes last fall, the company will offer two classes: Professional Shakespeare Training (for adults with previous theatre training) and Aspiring Actors Training (for 10 to 18 year olds). For more information, visit www.repercussiontheatre.com or call 514-931-2644.

Pointe-Claire CPR gives the following courses: HeartSaver/AED on April 7 from 6-10 p.m., Early Child Care and First Aid on April 7, 14, and 21 from 7-10 p.m., and Life Saving Society Standard First Aid on April 19 & 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 514 630 1214.

Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson Ave.) offers training for families with a loved one affected by Borderline Personality Disorder, in English every Wednesday from 2-4:30 p.m., and in French every Tuesday from 6:30-9 p.m.; and Art Therapy Workshops for caregivers every Monday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. For registration and information, call

514-636-6885.



JUST FOR KIDS

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) is holding several activities for kids: "Family favourite fairy tales night" on March 28 from 7-8 p.m., a Hip Hop dance activity for 9 to 12 years old on March 30 from 1:15-2:15p.m., and "Drop it like it's hot Hip Hop" activity for 13 to 17 year-old, from 3-4 p.m. Info and registration: 514-630-1218 ext. 1624.

Pierrefonds Public Library (13 555 de Pierrefonds), hold several activities for children with Michelle on March 29. 3 to 5 year olds are invited to the monthly "Saturday Story Time" at 10:15 am. 5 to 8 year olds will enjoy "Once upon a time” at 1 p.m. On April 2 at 6:45 p.m. Children from 3 to 5 year olds and their parents are invited to attend the Pyjama Story Time (in French) with Nathalie. Come with your blankie,

Admission is free, but registration is mandatory: 514-620-4181.



Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) invites 3 to 5 year old to take part in a Saturday Story Time with Michelle on April 5 at 10:15 a.m. (514-684-1496). 3 to 4 year olds are invited every Tuesday until May 13, from 11 a.m. to 11: 45 a.m. to Family Story Hour, and two to four year olds are invited to Valois Branch every Friday until May 16 from 3-3:45 p.m. 4 O' Clock Club meets every Friday until May 16 from 4-4:45 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1218 # 1624, and 514-630-1219.

Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry) invites children aged 5 to 7 that are eager to discover books and fantastic stories, come join Michelle for Once Upon a Time story hour at on April 12 at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 514-684-1496.

Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry) proudly presents Alice in Wonderland, a play with all of the traditional characters of the novel in a not-so-traditional setting on April 13 at 1 p.m. It is for children ages 4 to 10 and all adults are welcome! Free passes are available at the Library as of March 30. For more information, call 514-684-1496.

Family Resource Center (4855 Des Sources, Pierrefonds) is currently offering these programs to children: Friendship and Feelings Social Skills, and Study and Organizational Skills. For more information, call 514-685-5912.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time: a fun-filled hour for parents and infants (0-four years old): sharing the joys of nursery rhymes, songs and stories, in English. Thursdays: 10:30 –11:45 am at Riverdale Community Learning Centre in room 259 (5060 des Sources Blvd). For more information and registration: 514-937-2180.



SUPPORT GROUPS



Montreal West Island Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1335 Bord du Lac). Dr. Peter Chan, Urologist, MUHC, will discuss "Reclaiming Your Sex Life after Prostate Cancer Treatment." Info: 514-694-6412.

The West Island Women’s Centre, an agency supported by Centraide, is offering an eight-week support group for women to help them learn the art of self-care. The group will be facilitated by Joanne Baskin, a professional certified coach and social worker. Meetings begin on April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m., at 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., in Pointe-Claire. For more information, call 514-695-8529.

West Island CALACS offers free services to sexually assaulted women. For more information, call 514-620-4333.

Sun Youth organization holds its bike giveaway program, 50 new bicycles to be awarded.

Do you know of a young person in the Greater Montreal area who deserves to be rewarded with a new bike, a safety helmet and a reflective windbreaker? Write the following information: the name of the young person, their age, a little family background, and tell us what that young person did that merits a new bike. We also need your name and telephone number so that we may contact you for further information. Please send all submissions to: Sun Youth - Bicycle Committee (4251, St-Urbain, Montreal, QC., H2W 1V6), or by fax: 514-842-5241 or email: bicyclettebike@sunyouthorg.com. Names of candidates can be submitted no later than March 28, 2008 and no candidacy will be considered passed that date. Throughout the following months, our bicycle committee will select approximately 50 deserving candidates from the names submitted and they will be honored in a ceremony held at Sun Youth’s headquarters on May 2nd. For more information call 514-842-6822.

The Family Life Centre offers short term professional counselling for those who cannot otherwise afford it. They offer individual, couple or family counselling to Anglophone West Island residents. Call and leave a message at 514-630-7794 for a volunteer to call you back.

One Parent Families Association invites single and divorced parents to breakfasts and activities every Saturday. For more information, call 514-685-2717.

Obesity Incorporated O.B.C.T. is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. We need walkers for two-person teams. For more information, call 514-684-4409 and leave a message for call back.

Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson) holds a support group every Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) invites you to a much needed coffee break to exchange ideas with other parents and learn the network of resources on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the WIAIH (111 Donegani Ave., Pointe-Claire). Resource Centre contains valuable material from magazines to videos and DVDs about intellectual handicaps and autism. Come and browse the resource centre Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Members of WIAIH may borrow books and videos. For more information, call 514-694-7090 ex. 14.

NOVA West Island Cancer Support Group is offered to anyone who has cancer or those touched by cancer, wishing support, information and coping strategies. The group meets the last Wednesday of each month at Christmas Park School (422 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield) from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 514-695-8335.



VOLUNTEERS

The Volunteers Association of CHSLD Pierrefonds is currently looking for volunteers to help with the many needs of the senior residents who have lost their autonomy. We're looking for people wanting to come for friendly visits, accompany residents to medical appointments, lead activities, work in our boutique, and help residents at mealtime. For more information, call 514 620-1220 ext. 212.

The Canadian Cancer Society is actively looking for volunteers from April 2 to 6 to help out with its annual Daffodil Days campaign. We need people who can deliver flowers, sell flowers, or help out in other ways.

To become a volunteer, call Nathalie Lapierre at 514 255-5151, ext. 5122, or e-mail her at nlapierre@quebec.cancer.ca. Help us fight cancer!

If you are a compassionate, sincere person who could give one or more hours per week towards improving the quality of someone's life, the 'Moving Ahead' program of Douglas (Mental Health University Institute) would welcome you. A few individuals who suffer from mental illness and who reside in our foster homes in Pierrefonds would greatly benefit from the regular visit of a friend to help them break their isolation. They are shy and gentle individuals. You do not need any experience. For more information without obligation, please call us at 514-761-6131 #4106.

Héma-Québec is currently recruiting volunteers for the annual blood drives in the West Island Area. Join the network of people in your area who provide volunteer support to Héma Québec by doing various tasks related to blood donation. Among other things, volunteers at blood drives welcome donors, guide them toward the various steps in the blood donation process, and serve snacks. No experience is necessary as Héma Québec trains and supervises its teams of volunteers. For more information or to sign up, call 1-888-666-4362, ext. 162, or visit

www.hema-quebec.qc.ca

Volunteer Community Mediation, a group of trained volunteers working through the West-Island YMCA, helps people resolve their neighbourhood disputes and interpersonal conflicts. To access the free service, call 514-630-9864, ext. 323, and leave a confidential message. Find more information at www.mediationpointeclaire.com.



Volunteer Instructor needed for seniors computer workshops. Good for person with community skills. Call Bruce at 514-631-1456.

West Island Assistance Fund is presently looking for four or five experienced bilingual individuals for telemarketing work, a few hours a week for 4 weeks. The work is easy and can be done from home. Experience will be favoured. For more information, call 514-683-0456.

Literacy Unlimited, a community resource dedicated to the advancement of literacy, is looking for a volunteer treasurer to serve on its Board of Directors. Requirements include a financial background (experience with QuickBooks accounting software an asset), and availability of a few hours a week (mostly worked from home). Training will be provided, for more details please call 514-694-0007.

Volunteer West Island matches you with diverse volunteer opportunities that suit your interests, availability and aspirations, see listing below. For more information, see www.cabvwi.org or call

514-457-5445.

Lachine Civitan Club is looking for new members. If you have some time to volunteer and would like to help make a difference in the community, call 514-626-1355, or 514-631-8669.