ART EXHIBITS
Baie d'Urfé Potters Guild is having their annual spring sale and exhibition featuring works of ceramic artists from the Guild, from April 18 to 20, at the Whiteside Taylor Centre (20551 Lakeshore Rd in Baie d'Urfé). For more information, call 514-748-8410.
Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) presents the work of Claire Sabourin (Les amis du pinceau) until April 30. For more information, call 514 684-8247.
Artists of the Month: Donna Laberge will be showing her paintings at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval) until May 4; and Diane Boyer will be showing hers at Dorval City Hall (60 Martin, Dorval) from until May 4. For more information, call 514-633-4000.
Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Dr.) presents another expo for youth, "The Mole Sisters" until May 4. For more information, call 514 630-1220.
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’Urfe) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Hudson Artists hold their Exhibition and Sale on April 25, 26, and 27.
Vernissage: Friday Apr 25 at 7:30 p.m. at 9:30 p.m. Continuing Saturday & Sunday, from 10 am - 5 pm. Wine and Cheese - Everyone Welcome- Raffle painting donated by Cat Frahloff. Draw proceeds donated to the NOVA Hudson Stephen Shaar Community Center (394 Main Road, Hudson). Free Admission.
Stewart Hall Art Gallery in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents Robert Roussil: Works on Paper, an exhibition of paintings and collages done since 2000, until May 4.
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.
PERFORMANCE
The Hudson Players will present the comedy To Grandmother’s House We Go, under the direction of Donna Byrne on Apr. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and Apr.20 at 2 p.m., at Village Theatre (28 Wharf Rd.) For tickets and information, call 450-458-5361.
Montreal Council for the arts presents Quasar – Bourassa Quintet on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Community Centre (12001 de Salaberry). A rare union between the energetic saxophone quartet, Quasar, and the incomparable pianist François Bourassa. Free admission. For more information, call: 514 684-1012 ext. 402 or 210.
Ste Geneviève United Church at Dollard des Ormeaux (4697 St. John's Blvd.) is holding a Benefit Concert on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. to support On Rock Ministries Food Bank. Featuring Community and Special Guests! $10 Refreshments included in price. For more information, call 514 626-4795.
Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents its Annual Student Concert on April 13 at 2 p.m. at Union Church (24 Maple, Ste Anne de Bellevue). For more information, call 514-457-5280 or 514-457-5756.
Kids Act 2 Productions present a comedic play "It's a Mad, Mad Weekend at Vinnie's," about two random business men who find a treasure map in their bosse's files by accident. On April 13, at 5 p.m. at Christ Church in Beaconsfield (455 Church Street, corner Fieldfare). For information, and reservation, call 514-817-8805.
Auditions for Lakeshore Players' Cafe 2008 (an evening of one-act plays) will be held on April 14 and April 15 at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Center (1335 Lakeshore) at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please consult the website:
www.lakeshoreplayersdorval.org
John Rennie moves into the 21st century with its theatre production of the 19th century world of Edgar Allan Poe in "Nevermore!", on April 17and 18 at 7:30 p.m. at John Rennie High School Theatre (501 St. Jean, Pointe Claire). Tickets: 12$ Adults, 6$ Students/Seniors. For more information, call 514-697-3210.
Dorval-Strathmore United Church in Dorval (310 Brookhaven, corner Carson) invites to "A Wedding to Die For", another Murder Mystery Dinner. There will be 2 performances: April 26 and April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person ($25 for seniors and students) and include dinner and the show. Advance ticket sales only (none sold at the door). To reserve call Lorraine at 514-631-9879.
Lakeshore Concert Band presents its annual Gala Concert, highlighting music from Scandinavia, on May 2 at 8 p.m., at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall (7141 Sherbrooke West). Invited guests are Montreal pianist Derek Yaple-Schobert (Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor), and the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Band. Tickets are available at the door: $15, $10 for seniors and students. For more information, call 514-428-0636.
“Oliver!", the well-known musical, will be presented at Lindsay Place High School Auditorium (11 Broadview, 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.
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.
FUNDRAISERS
St-Lazare singer/songwriter Robert Stefan and guest musicians will perform two benefit concerts, on Apr. 10 at 9:30 p.m. at McKibbin’s in Pointe Claire (6361 Trans Can Hwy.) and on Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. at Momesso Caffe (3669 St Jean, Dollard des Ormeaux).Funds raised through donations and a raffle will help defray costs of life-saving surgery in the U.S. for Ella Marchildron of Kirkland. For more info visit: wwwhelpella.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island organizes the 32nd Annual Bowlathon to help raise money for children on April 26, 27, and on May 3, 4. For more information call 514-694-6100 ext. 33
The 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.
Hudson Music Club is holding a fundraiser. The proceeds go to La Passerelle, a women's shelter. For more information, call 514-848-9696.
BeneRock 3 is a charity benefit dance that will be held on April 26 at 8 p.m., at Clydes (286 Lakeshore, Pointe Claire). There will be prizes and raffles and two great bands to make this show Rock. 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.
SALES
United Church Women of Valois United Church hold a Rummage & White Elephant Sale on April 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Valois United Church (70 Belmont Ave., Pointe Claire), a sale of used clothing, books, and household items, including dishes, linens, toys, jewelry and much more. For more information, call 514-697-0651.
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.
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.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Bread Basket Lac-Saint-Louis presents a series of community kitchens on the following dates and at the following locations:
On April 11: Ensemble (2840 Boul. St. Charles) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On April 16: Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On April 21: Volunteer West Island (1, rue de l'Église) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On April 25: St. John Fisher Church (120 Summerhill) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community kitchens are free and open to the community at large. For information or registration, call 514-694-5850.
Side Door Coffee House, hosted by Plain Folk offers an evening of musical entertainment the second Friday of every month (April 11), at 8 p.m. in St. David's Parish Hall (12450 Gascon, Pierrefonds). Admission: $7. For more information, call 514-633-1128.
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.
In honor of World Book and Copyright Day, roses to the patrons of Pointe Claire Public Library will be distributed on April 23 from 3-4 p.m., at 100 Douglas-Shand. For more information, call 514-630-1218.
Deserving Divas, Montreal's premiere girls-night-out events planner, announces its spring line up with "The Power of Numerology workshop" on April 25 from 7-10 p.m. at BSweet Inc in Dollard Des Ormeaux (4690 des Sources). Ticket $33 includes: workbook, hors d'oeuvres, sweets and refreshments. Part of the proceeds from the following workshop will benefit HelpElla
www.helpella.com, a fund to raise money for Ella Marchildon, a Montreal mother of 5, in great need of a life-saving surgery. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit
www.DeservingDivas.com call 514-983-4824.
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).
Artists and musicians wanted for the newly opened Café Swiss in Ste Anne de Bellevue. Cultural programme. Trade book for coffee. For more information, call Café Swiss 514 674-2233.
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 today April 9 and are free- 1 session per week during 6 weeks. For more information, call 514-457-5445.
Royal Canadian Legion Dorval Branch 245 (575 Jean Marie Landry, Dorval) will be holding a down home supper fish chowder, fish cakes, home made beans, meatballs, and fresh home made bread. $10. At 7 p.m., after supper there will be a battle of the sexes dart tournament. $4. For tickets and information, call 514-631-5786.
Wine & cheese party, everyone welcome, Stephanie Lilly will present her book “Conquering the Mountain”, her approach to Staying Positive, is a reflection on the challenges faced by a woman artist coping with Multiple Sclerosis, on April 13, from 2-4 p.m. at CHSLD Bayview Centre (27 Lakeshore Blvd., Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-695-9384. Proceeds donated to MS Society.
Strathmore United Church, in Dorval (310 Brookhaven, corner Carson) holds a Military Whist on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Donation: $5 each. To reserve tables, call Irene: 514-631-8641 or Susan: 514-631-9628, before April 16.
Ste. Anne de Bellevue Volunteer Environmentalists (S.A.V.E.) organizes on April 20 a parade to Celebrate Earth Day. Departure Point: Godin Park, at 1 p.m. to organize participants. Departing at 1:30 and proceeding east on rue Ste. Anne through the village to the John Abbott Campus. For more information, call Erika white 514-457-3144
e-mail: ewhitebgossage@hotmail.com
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.
MEETINGS
Robert Lalonde will be at Pierrefonds Library in Pierrefonds (13 555 Pierrefonds) on April 10 at 1.30 p.m. to discuss his books. Come and meet this novelist and playwright. Free. Registration: 514 620-4181.
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 April 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), 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.
Shaare Zedek Men's Club presents Rev. Yosi Even-Hen who will lecture on "Ma Nishtana - Why is this Sunday Different From All Other Sundays?", on April 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Shaare Zedek Congregation
(5305 Rosedale Ave., corner Chester Ave.) For more information, call
514-484-1122.
Dorval Astronomy Club is presenting an astronomy lecture on April 14, at 8 p.m. at the chalet of St-Charles Park in Dorval (88 St-Charles, but the parking is on Martin Ave. facing City Hall.) For more information, call 514-420-0617.
Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club holds its Annual General Meeting on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Karnak Shriners’ Temple (3350 Sources, DDO). For information contact Judy Paquin at 514-428-0541
www.mluwc.com .
West Island Citizen Advocacy offers a series of public consultations to assess the growing needs and concerns of seniors on April 14 at Elizabeth Russell Centre (750 Dawson, Dorval) from 9-10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. West Island seniors are encouraged to take part.
West Island Women's Centre (70 Belmont, Pointe-Claire) holds a seminar on putting together your spring wardrobe on April 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The seminar will be presented by Glynis MacDavid, who will discuss the hippest trends in fashion, and how to create a look that is just right for you. Learn time and money-saving tips as well. For more information, call 514-695-8529.
Mom in Business holds an infomercial interactive workshop on April 16 at TD Waterhouse in Pointe Claire (755 St-Jean, # 120)
from 6-9 p.m. Must pre-register
www.mibconnections.com
Social and Environmental Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Church of Montreal invites you to a talk by transportation expert Richard Bergeron on April 17 at Unitarian Church of Montreal (5035 de Maisonneuve W., metro Vendome). This non-partisan event will give participants the opportunity to learn how other world cities have responded to the challenge of sustainable transportation, and how we in Montreal can learn from their initiatives. For more information, call Cym Gomery 514 908-5406 ext. 236
Naturopath Mary Swaine from the Queen Elizabeth Health Centre will give an informative conference filled with lots of lovely scents and other tidbits on aromatherapy on April 17 at 7p.m. Offered free of charge at Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry). Registration recommended as of January 3. For more information, call: 514-684-1496.
Psychologists Dr. Phil Harden and Dr. Arlene Hagen will discuss the services offered at the Gilman Adolescent Day Hospital, their approaches and strategies for families who struggle with the challenges of mental illness, on April 18 from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hilton Montréal Aéroport (12505 Côte de Liesse, Dorval). For information, call 514-694-6404. Please R.S.V.P. one week ahead of event. Cost: $27 in advance, $30 at the door.
West Island Community Resource Center conceived the Network Lunch Conferences to help our youth who suffer from mental illness to reduce potentially violent behaviour. Next Network Lunch Conference will be presented by psychologists Dr.Phil Harden and Dr. Arlene Hagen, and held at the Airport Hilton Hotel on April 18. Come to learn about the services offered at the Gilman Day Hospital, their approaches and strategies for families who struggle with the challenges of mental illness. Registration required by April 15. For more information, call 514-694-6404.
Quebec Family History Society (QFHS) holds a conference on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at with Jacques Gagne, Lorraine Gosselin and Gary Schroder. For more details and information, visit
www.qfhs.ca or call Susan 514-482-3418.
Family Campers and Rvers are planning their 2008 camping season and are seeking new members. The next meeting will be held on April 20 at 3 p.m. at the Venture Sailing Club (90 Lakeshore Road, Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-631-5122.
To celebrate "la Journée mondial du livre et du droit d’auteur", meet Montreal author Mary Soderstrom as she reads and talks about her latest novel "The Violets of Usambara" on April 23 at 7 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17 100 Hymus Blvd). Free admission. For information call 514 630-2726.
Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) invites you to meet with Astronaut Dave Williams on April 24 at 7 p.m. at 2nd floor, Council Room, City Hall.
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.
The 10th annual 5 or 10km Super Cities Walk for multiple sclerosis will take place on April 27 in DDO. The walk starts at 10 a.m.
from Ecole Secondaire des Scources (2900 Lake Rd.) Come and enjoy a healthy walk with family and friends and help raise funds
towards solving the causes of multiple sclerosis. Refreshments, a light lunch and music will follow. The walk is wheelchair accessible.
Pre-registration will take place at the DDO Civic Centre (1200 de Salaberry) on April 24, from 1-3 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Also by
Internet:
www.supercitieswalk.com. You or your team can register: 1-800-268-7582.
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.
Computer Club at Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) meets on April 29 from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1218.
A blood donor clinic will be held at Centre d'hébergement Denis-Benjamin-Viger (3292 Cherrier, l'Île-Bizard), on April 30, from 2-8 p.m. and a horticulture bazaar on May 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 514-620-6310.
Lachine Hospital Foundation invites you to join us for our 2008 Wine and Cheese Tasting on May 2 at 7 p.m. at Buffet Sorrento (1275 Dollard, Lasalle). The theme for the evening is the strong bond between Chili (represented by its wines) and Quebec (represented by its varieties of cheese).
Public Scribe Service: Literacy Unlimited, as a means of addressing the needs of adults who struggle with low literacy, offers a free public scribe service. This service is designed to help people who have difficulty reading official documents, filling out forms, and writing or proof-reading. Thursdays from 4-8 p.m., at John Rennie High School (501 St-Jean, Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-694-0007.
Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons (CHIP) holds several programs this spring: HEAR Program - Aural Rehabilitation series. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced lipreading (speechreading),
all at Mackay Centre (3500 Décarie Blvd.) But for dates and time, call info CHIP at 514-482-0500 ext. 215 or visit
www.hearhear.org
Dollard des Ormeaux Public 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.
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 of Montreal will be offering free assistance through our Single Mothers’ Program to all who would like to join the workforce. To register call 514-866-9941 ext. 416.
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.
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.
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.
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
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'Urfe 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.
SCHOOL NOTEBOOK
West Hill High School Reunion: Call to all graduates of 86-87-88
A 20-year reunion will be held on May 17. For details or to purchase your tickets please email westhillreunion87@yahoo.ca or visit Facebook group called "The Combined Multi Year West Hill Reunion". You may also reach us by phone at 514-481-9697.
Pierrefonds Comprehensive High: PCHS Senior Drama group presents "Bridal Terrorism” and “Tangled Web!” on April 10 at 7:30 in the school auditorium (13800 Pierrefonds). Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Emmanuel Christian School: A brunch in honour of our precious parent volunteers will be held on Friday April 11 at school from 10:30 to 12:30. We are grateful for the many hours you put into the school! For information & RSVP, call 514-696-6430.
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.
École Primaire Beaconsfield organizes a blood drive, and invites Beaconsfield residents to participate on April 14. It will take place at École Primaire Beaconsfield (gymnasium), located at 91 pr. Sweetbriar, Beaconsfield. Donors are expected between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The objective is 165 donors. For more information, call 1-800-847-2525 or visit Héma-Québec’s website at:
www.hema-quebec.qc.ca.
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.
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. They are holding an open house during the week of April 7 to 11. Now registering for the 2008-2009 school year. For information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.
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 available. 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 or June 28 to July 26 or July 5 to August 2 (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
Friends For Mental Health in Dorval (750 Dawson) offers Art Therapy Workshops for caregivers, on April 14, 21, & 28 from 3-5 p.m. and to 7-9 p.m. For registration, call 514-636-6885.
West Island Citizen Advocacy (68 Prince Edward, Pointe-Claire) is offering the following courses: on April 11, & 18 "Building better relationships", and on April 25, "Caring for the Alzheimer Caregiver", 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.
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.
AWISH (Arthritis West Island) is holding info Session, with Guest speaker: Dr Bruce Garfield, Rheumatologist on Osteoarthritis, on Symptoms & Treatments on April 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 750 Dawson in Dorval. Free admission and open to the public.
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.
"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.
JUST FOR KIDS
Pierrefonds Public Library (13 555 de Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds) holds several activities, for children on April 12, 3 to 5 year olds are invited to the monthly "Saturday Story Time" (in French) at 10:15 am. 5 to 8 year olds will enjoy "Once upon a time” (in French) at 1 p.m. Come and have fun with Nathalie! Admission is free. Registration is mandatory. For more information, call 514-620-4181.
Pointe Claire Public Library invites 3 to 7 year-old to Valois Books Story Hour on April 19 from 3-4 p.m. at the Valois Branch (68 Prince-Edward). For more information and registration, call 514-630-1219.
Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) invites 3 to 4 year every Tuesday until May 13, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to Family Story Hour.
2 to 4 year olds are invited
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