Galerie de la ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry), along with Mobilia present an exhibition and sale of original art work entitled Art At Home until June 1, at Mobilia (2345 TransCanada, Pointe Claire). For more information, call 514-695-8880 or 514-684-1012.
Sara Barnoff will be showing her paintings at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) until June 1. Mary Clamen will be showing her work at Dorval City Hall (60 Martin Ave.) until June 1.
Beaux Arts de Souza is exhibiting recent paintings at (2 St. Charles, Dorval) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on May 10 and 11. Free admission and refreshments.
Jennifer Dickson, painter, photographer, and lecturer invites you to meet her on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Library annex (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Entrance free for members, and $5 for guests.
Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage (1850 Lakeshore Dr.), hosts Horsepower, which illustrates the important role the horse has played in the history of Dorval. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibition opening on May 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibition continues until Aug. 31. Information: 514 633-4170.
Ste. Anne de Bellevue Art Expo will be held from June 5 to Sept 1. Artists will exhibit in boardwalk, also in stores along the main street. Professional and Amateur Artists wanted. The First Ste Anne de Bellevue Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival will be held on June 14. Free registration. For more information, call: Tom Levitt 514-457-0323.
Galerie de la Ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.)presents the voyage: landscapes re-composed by Nada H. Kyriakos until May 25.
PERFORMANCE
STEWART HALL SINGERS WILL BE PREFORMING A COMBINED MOZART AND BROADWAY CONCERT ON MAY 10TH AT 8PM AT ST. EDMUND OF CANTERBURY CHURCH...105 BEACONSFIELD BLVD...TICKETS ARE $20 AND $15 FOR SENIORS AND STUDENTS..FOR INFORMATION CALL 514-684-1231....
John Abbott College (21275 Lakeshore Rd.) presents Elektra on May 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8 p.m., and on May 11 at 2 p.m., at the Casgrain studio. For tickets, call 514-457-2447.
Ste. Anne Singers present their spring concert An a cappella Evening: Tombez sous le charme de la voix humaine, on two evenings, on May 9, at Église de la Présentation-de-la-Sainte-Vierge (665 de l'Église Ave., Dorval). The second performance will be at Union United Church (24 Maple Ave., Ste. Anne de Bellevue) on May 10. Both concerts are at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 514-457-9149, or visit
www.sainteannesingers.org.
Melodia Choir will present a concert entitled What A Wonderful World on May 10 at 7:30 p.m., at Lakeside Heights Baptist Church (275 Braebrook Ave., Pointe Claire.) Refreshments will be served after the concert. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and may be obtained at the door or by calling 514-630-4328 or 514-631-6533.
FUNDRAISERS
Beechwood elementary school (13155 Shelborne St., Pierrefonds) will be hosting it's second annual comedy night fundraiser on May 9. Lots of great prizes! All proceeds from this event will go to support the school library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. with comedians Neil Janna and friends. For tickets information, call Lisa 514- 865-5248.
Women's Boutique Fundraiser for Ella Marchildon on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas High School (120 Ambassador Ave., Pointe Claire).
Ristorante Il Centro in the Pointe Claire Village (252 Lakeshore Rd.) will be hosting their third annual fundraiser Deal To Heal for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation on May 14. For more information, call 514-525-2749 or 514-695-6222.
West Island Palliative Care Residence is holding its annual Eggs Benefit Breakfast on May 16 between 5:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., at Le Chambertin restaurant (9 Place Frontenac, Pointe Claire). Donations are Welcome. For more information, call 514-693-1718 ext. 227.
SALES
St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church (15556 Cabot St.,
Pierrefonds, corner Jacques Bizard Blvd.) will hold a sale of nearly new clothing and attic treasures and a coffee room on May 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wonderful bargains for all. For information, call 514 626-4205.
Beaconsfield Garden Club's annual plant sale will take place at the Cenntenial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) on May 10 at 10 a.m.
For more information go to
www.beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca
Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave., Pointe Claire) holds a garage sale and ladies boutique, on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and a light lunch will be served. Rent a table for $20, call 514-697-1229.
St. John’s United (98 Aurora Ave., Pointe Claire) is holding a gigantic garage sale on May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Lots of bargains, recycled treasures, bake table, books, sports equipment, furniture, clothes and toys. Items to be donated can be dropped off at the church May 3 to 8. For pickup, call 514-697-6459 or 514-695-0058.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Brunch Buddies barbecue for seniors hosted by John Abbott College students May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Volunteer West Island, 1 de L'Eglise St., Ste. Anne de Bellevue; $5 gets you a hot dog and a hamburger with fries. Prizes to be won. For more information, call 514-457-5445.
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 245 (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave., Dorval) is hosting a Mother's Day breakfast on May 11 to 2 p.m. Adults: $6 and children under 12: $3. For reservation and information, call 514-631-5786, or 514-626-7910.
Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club celebrates its 50th Anniversary on May 12 at the Beaconsfield Golf Club (49 Golf Ave., Pointe Claire). The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will have many highlights, including a traditional tea service. For tickets contact H. Findlay at 514-630-3909. Guests and prospective members welcome.
Solo Lachine Dance invites you to join them, if you like dancing, and meeting new friends. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m., and dance begins at 8:30 p.m. For further information, call 450-445-3078 or 514-683-4948.
MEETINGS
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.
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.
MAB-Mackay and Communicaid for Hearing impaired Persons (CHIP) holds a presentation, SPEECHreading and MINDreading on May 8 at 1:30 p.m. at 3500 Décarie Blvd, by J-P.Gagné, PhD., of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Department of the Université de Montréal. His presentation will be about ways to improve speech understanding for deaf and hearing-impaired persons. For information, call 514-482-0500 ext. 215.
Federation CJA West Island is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel on May 8 with a huge party featuring the Klezmerized trio, Israeli dancing, the Hebrew Foundation choir, raffles, fun family activities, birthday cake and much more. It is all happening at 96 Roger Pilon from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. (In case of rain, 136 Westpark Ave.). Admission is Free. For more information, call Heidi at 514 624-5005.
Low Vision Self-Help Association is celebrating its 20th anniversary at 12 noon on May 10 at Church of St. John the Baptist (233 Ste. Claire Ave., Pointe Claire). Festivities will include a luncheon with entertainment provided by Phil Matlin with door prizes, memorabilia and a photo album of previous activities. For more information, call 514-697-3852 or 514-630-6978.
Come meet Artist & Writer, Stephanie Lilly who will present her book Conquering the Mountain on May 10 at Librairie CLIO located in the new section of Plaza Pointe-Claire, St. John's Blvd. and Donegani Ave. For more information, call 514-237-0887. All Proceeds will be donated to the MS Society.
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada invites you to join them outside the Chapters store in Pointe Claire on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., to look up at the sky and see what is really there. For more information please visit:
www.rascmontreal.org
Quebec Rabbit Rescue is holding a rabbit adoption clinic on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Global Pitou, Minou et compagnons in Plaza Pointe Claire on St John's Blvd. Come meet our bunnies and friendly volunteers and learn what makes rabbits good pets. Nail trimming available.
www.SecoursLapins.org.
Bird banding session with McGill University ornithologists at the Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (150 chemin des Pins), on May 10, at 8 a.m. A fieldtrip will follow to demonstrate bird banding. Cost: $10 for Arboretum members, $15 for others. RSVP before May 9 at 514-398-7811.
On Mother’s Day, May 11, the Morgan Arboretum curator Christina Idziak will give her annual spring tour of the premises at 2:30 p.m. Free for Arboretum members and McGill students, others pay regular entrance fees: Adult $5, Children (4 to 12 years old) $2, Family $12, Student and Senior $3. RSVP at 514-398-7811.
Shaare Zedek Men's Club (5305 Rosedale Ave., corner Chester) presents Roslyn Penn Malin on May 11, at 9:30 a.m. in a Special Mother’s Day Program. Topic will be “Ah Yes! I Remember it Well-Tips and Techniques for Memory Enhancement”. For information, call 514 484-1122.
Canadian Cancer Society invites the population of the West Island of Montreal to participate and support the Relay for Life in Pointe-Claire. It will take place on May 16, at the park behind John Rennie high school.
Word of Mouth Singles is hosting a holiday weekend mix'n mingle and dance party on May 17, at 7.30 p.m., at Circles Restaurant & Lounge (730 Montreal-Toronto Boulevard, Dorval Circle area.) $15 in advance, payable prior to May 14, $20 at the door. Live entertainment featuring Double Vision, appetizers and 1 complimentary beverage included. For reservation and information, call Elliot 514-421-1672.
Yoga instructor Bhaskar Goswami from Bodhi will hold an informative evening on the principles of yoga whose aim is to create harmony through a union between body, mind and spirit. Offered free of charge at the Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) on May 15 at 7 p.m. For information, call 514-684-1496.
Weight Loss Club is challenging you with an eight-week program advising proper nutrition, exercise, etc. Meet once a week and be involved in a fun, motivating group. Competition starts in May. Cash prize to the winner. Call now to register and receive a free consultation at 514-242-6865.
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 to 8 p.m. at John Rennie High School (501 St. John's Blvd., Pointe Claire). For more information, call 514-694-0007.
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. For more in formation, call 514-684-1496.
Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club is offering a new brand $5,000 scholarship to a female university student. To be eligible, students must be a West Island's resident, enrolled in a graduate program, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must demonstrate solid academic performance and financial need. For more information, call 514-695-2502.
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.
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.
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild meets every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., from September to May, for workshop and courses. The Wednesday evening stitches meet bi-weekly, between 7-10 p.m. You are welcome to join anytime. For more information, call 514-620-3417.
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.
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 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
Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier) is taking registrations for September 2008. Programs for children two to five years old available. Bilingual. For more information, call 514-684-5087.
Westwood Senior High School (69 Cote St. Charles Rd., Hudson) is holding on May 8 at 7 p.m. an evening of fashion and whimsy just in time for spring. Tickets: $8. For more information, call 450-458-2160.
AvH German International School (216 Victoria Ave., Baie d’Urfé): annual garage sale will be held on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine).
Emmanuel Christian School: The corporation meeting will be heldMay 13 at 7:30pm in room 103. Don’t forget the drama performances on Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the school office for $10.
Emmanuel Christian School: Comedy, Music and Drama! Fruit Soda Special” and The Alabaster Jar. Tickets are $10 for the performances on May 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held on May 24 at 6 p.m. For information, call 514-696-6430.
Coolbrooke Park Preschool (260 Spring Garden Rd., Dollard des Ormeaux) 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.
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.
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.
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.
COURSES
Fondation Humanitas, a non-profit organization for the promotion of the study of classical languages and civilizations in Québec is offering bilingual courses in Latin, and Ancient Greek this summer (June 30-July 18). Cost: $100. For more information, call 450-445-8897.
Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson, Dorval) holds art therapy workshops for caregivers on May 12, and 26 from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. For registrations, call 514-636-6885.
Pointe Claire CPR is offering several courses this spring: Early Child Care and First Aid on May 12 from 6-10 p.m.; and Basic Life Support (CPR Level C) on May 19 from 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1214.
Jazz Workshop for Beginners on Mondays, from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at Phoenix Bar (72 Ste Anne St., 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.
JUST FOR KIDS
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 to Valois Branch (68 Prince-Edward) every Friday until May 16 from 3-3:45 p.m. and 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.
Café Swiss in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (53a rue Ste. Anne) holds a Children’s Story Hour with Johnathan Goudreau on June 20 from 9-10 am. Free activity with milk and cookies. For more information, call 514- 674-2233.
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
Friends for Mental Health's (750 Dawson) support group meets on May 15, 22 & 29 from 2-4 p.m.
Obesity Incorporated O.B.C.T. is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. To participate to activity, "Walking Connections, and find your walking companion, call 514-684-4409.
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.
Bereavement Group is offered by NOVA West Island to anyone feeling the loss of a loved one, until May 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Valois United Church (70 Belmont Ave., Pointe Claire). To register or for information, call NOVA at 514-695-8335.
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.
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
Volunteer West Island matches you with diverse volunteer opportunities that suit your interests, availability and aspirations, see listing below. For more information, visit
www.cabvwi.org or call
514-457-5445.
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