West Island community events

ART EXHIBITS

Artists of the Month Sara Barnoff will be showing her paintings at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) until June 1. Mary Clamen will be showing hers at the Dorval City Hall (60 Martin Ave.), until June 1.

Jennifer Dickson, painter, photographer, and lecturer invites you to meet her May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the library annex (303 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield). Entrance free for the members and $5 for the guests.

Galerie Ouest presents paintings by Khanh Nguyen and sculptures by Nathalie Trepanier until May 20 (37 St. Thomas St., Ste. Anne de Bellevue). Vernissage is May 16. For more information, check www.galerieouest.ca.

Kirkland Artist Association celebrate their 25th anniversary by hosting an art expo and festival at Maison Lantier (11 Lantier Ave., Kirkland), on May 24 and 25. The proceeds of raffle as well as 15 per cent of sales will be going to the West Island Palliative Care Residence. For more information, call 514-684-6722 or 514-697-9987.

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 from until June 1, at Mobilia (2345 Transcanadienne, Pointe Claire). For more information, call 514-695-8880 or 514-684-1012.

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.





FUNDRAISERS

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.

Alzheimer Society of Montreal is hosting its second annual Walk for Memories on May 25 at the Old-Port of Montreal. Parking is free of charge all day (near the Clock Pier) for participants and volunteers, courtesy of the Old-Port. Proceeds will help fund research towards finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Registration is $10 for adults, seniors and students, and $25 for families. For more information, call 514 369-0800, or visit www.alzheimermontreal.ca.

Ste Justine Hospital Foundation joins with Barbie's in Dorval (15 Bouchard Blvd.) to invite the general public to the restaurant's second breakfast benefit, on May 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise funds for the Foundation. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for kids, will be available on site, or call 514-949-7495/514-631-2233.

Christmas Park School hosts a comedy night benefitting Suitcases for Africa on May 30. Tickets are $15. The comics start at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. for cocktails, snacks and door prizes. For tickets, call Kelly Fraser at 514-426-1283.



SALES

Dorval Horticultural Society is holding their annual perennial sale on May 17 at 9 a.m. at the Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Ave.



Cedar Park United Church (204 Lakeview, Pointe-Claire South) is holding a "Vente des Vivaces" Plant sale on May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Perennials, houseplants, vases, gardening magazines, garden tools and yard décor items. For information, call 514-695-3337.

Church of St. Michael & All Angels (15556 Cabot St., Pierrefonds) will hold a Victorian Tea and Gifts and Talents Auction from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 24. Tickets are $12. To purchase them in advance, call 514-626-4205 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

West Island Citizen Advocacy will be holding a fundraising plant sale on May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Westmount Florist, 343 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe Claire To make a donation of plants, or for more information, call 514-694-5850."

Thrift Shops for Nova are holding a half-price sale on May 30 and 31 and June 1, from 10 A.M to 4 P.M. The shops are located at 65 Ste. Anne St., (Thrift Shop) 57 Ste. Anne St. (Book Shop) both in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, and their second Thrift Shop at 2750 St. Charles Blvd., Kirkland. Thrift Shops sell clothing, house ware, jewelry, china, toys, craft needs and more. Book shop sells books, tapes, cds, art, and pictures frames. Go to www.thriftshopsfornova.com for details and phone numbers.



SOCIAL EVENTS

Big Band Club spring dance May 23, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Sarto Desnoyer Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr., $25 donation per person, includes open bar; make up your own table. For more information, call Bob at 514-484-6773 or Bruce at 514-484-6426.

MEETINGS

Animatch's eighth annual walk-a-thon and pet fair on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park in Dollard des Ormeaux. Entry fee is a minimum of $10 in pledges. The day will start with a blessing of the pets by Rev. Ian Fraser of St. Columba by-the-Lake Presbyterian Church in Pointe-Claire. You can obtain a pledge form at: www.animatch.ca E-mail us at info@animatch.ca or call 514-983-1770.



Greyhound Rescue Quebec will be holding a meet and greet at Finnegan's Market in Hudson on May 17.

MiB Networking Organization meets on May 15 at 7 p.m. Meet other 'femalepreneurs' in a supportive environment to build contacts, business building skills and word of mouth appeal. Dale Choquette of Avalon Wellness will discuss holistic networking and help us understand how we can receive referrals by being generous in the giving of referrals. Guest fee is $15. Loblaw’s Atelier, 4849 St. John's Blvd., Pierrefonds. Bring business cards, 30 second infomercial and enthusiasm. For more, check www.mibconnections.com.

West Island Dragons, a breast-cancer survivor dragon boat racing team, based out of the Pointe Claire Canoe Club, is looking for new members. Season begins May 20. For more information, check www.westislanddragons.com.

Lakeshore Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society meets on May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. At Cedar Park United church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe Claire. Dr. Jack Antel, a neurologist, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. For information, call Carmen at 514-694-6201.

Missing Children's Network, in collaboration with Action Sport Physio, will be hosting a Child IDentification Clinic on May 24 from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m. at 3883 St John Boulevard, Suite 600 in Dollard des Ormeaux.

Join Bhaskar Goswami from Bodhi for 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.

Horticulturist Mary Martin will be presenting a demonstration on composting on May 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at Westmount Florist, 343 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe Claire. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 514-694-5850. All proceeds will benefit West Island Citizen Advocacy.

Eco-Quartier Pierrefonds Roxboro is looking to full hire three full-time college or university students, between the ages of 17 and 30, as Green Patrollers this summer from June 9 to Aug. 8. The responsibility of the green patrollers will be to inform and make citizens more aware of better environmental practices, by many different means (on foot, by bicycle, kiosks, door to door, day camps, events). Applicants must be bilingual and will receive $10 per hour for 32 hours per week. Contact co-ordinator Ouahiba Nahi at ecoquartier.pfds.rox@gmail.com or 514-752-0778.

Catholic Community Services (CCS), a Bilingual 50+ drop-in social group in Pierrefonds (8652 Basswood St.) meets on Thursdays 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

COURSES

Introduction to square dancing. No experience necessary. Free night May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Columba Church, 11 Rodney Ave., Pointe Claire. Parking lot entrance on Vincennes Ave.

For more information, call 514-695-1721.

Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson, Dorval) holds art therapy workshops for caregivers on May 26 from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. For registrations, call 514-636-6885.

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. John's Blvd., Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-694-0007.

Therapeutic Touch Network of Quebec is holding a workshop on May 24 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dawson College. Participants will experience Guided Imagery with Eleanore Ballentine, a psychotherapist, and will hear Paola DeCicco, a naturopath, talk about Demystifying Stress. To register, call 514-694-6694 or 514-624-0920.

Cat Lovers Rescue Group is having a cat adoption day at Global Pitou Minou et compagnons, located at 14905 Pierrefonds Blvd., corner St. Pierre St. For more information, call 514-696-0111



SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

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.

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 pm. Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held on May 24 at 6 p.m. For information, call 514-696-6430.

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 St., behind Sherwood Forest School. For more information, call Cynthia at 514-693-5665.

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 more 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. For more information, call 514-947-7899.

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

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



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.



JUST FOR KIDS

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 Sources Blvd). For more information and registration: 514-937-2180.



SUPPORT GROUPS

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.

Friends for Mental Health's (750 Dawson Ave., Dorval) support group meets on May 15, 22 & 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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.

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). For more information, call 514-694-7090 ex. 14.

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.

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.