West Island community events

Lakeshore Association of Artists will hold its 50th exposition and sale on the grounds of Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) on Sept. 6 and 7. About 50 artists will exhibit their works; one-third of proceeds will go to the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped. There will be a tea room and door prizes. A shuttle will leave Plaza Pointe Claire on St. John’s Blvd. each day at 10 a.m.

Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.)features a series of paintings by Ann Kruzelecky entitled 'The Art of Angell Woods,' until Sept. 25, meet the on Sept. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Call 514-428-4460.



Dorval Artists’ Association member Alain Brazeau will be the featured artist at the Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) until Sept. 30.



La Maison Valois in Vaudreuil-Dorion (331 St. Charles Ave.) will be the site of an exhibition and sale of paintings and sculpture by 14 local artists until Sept. 7. Toi et Moi may be viewed Wed. through Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri, 10 to 8. For information call 514-453-6860.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will present photographs by the late internationally renowned photographer Frank Kristian until Sept. 17. The vernissage will be Sept. 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information call 514-630-2726.

An exhibition of pochoir prints hand-fashioned from plants by artist by Betty Ryan Marok will be held at Café Suisse in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (53A Ste. Anne St.) until Oct. 5. For information call 450-451-0582.



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Montreal Theatre Ensemble, a dynamic young company which was founded by John Abbott College graduates, will present Mice and Men until Sept. 13. Performances are Tues. to Sun. at 8 p.m., with matinees Sundays at 2 in the Casgrain Theatre in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (21275 Lakeshore Rd.). For reservations call 514-515-9140.

Lakeshore Light Opera is looking for singers for its upcoming production of The Gondoliers. Auditions will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.), Sept. 5 for principal roles and the chorus. For details call 514-804-4900 or visit www.llo.org.

Welsh choir concert will be presented Sept. 7 at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave.) The Maesteg Gleeman Male Voice Choir from Wales and the Montreal Welsh Male Choir will perform, a week before they sing at Carnegie Hall. Proceeds from $15 tickets go to church projects. Tickets may be purchased at the door, but to avoid disappointment reserve in advance by calling 514-693-1186 or 514-426-7137.

<@Rb>WOWCATS<$p> (Way Out West Choral and Theatrical Society) is looking for performers for its December production, an interpretation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Drop by rehearsal Sept. 7 starting at 2 p.m. at Chalet Parc Aumais in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. For details call 514-425-5767.

Bowser and Blue will perform at Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Dr.) Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Dorval branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. For tickets call 514-626-4763 or 514-626-7910.

Montreal Welsh Male Choir welcomes singers for its 2008-’09 season. Call 514-630-4360.

Spectrum vocal ensemble is holding auditions for tenors and basses with vocal experience. The 22-voice chorus sings pop, jazz, Broadway, and ballads and will rehearse at Beaurepaire United Church. For more information call 450-458-2296.

Montreal City Voices, a women’s a cappella chorus, will hold an open house/guest night Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church in Dollard des Ormeaux (52 Joseph Paiment St). Rehearsals for its Nov. 22 show soon get under way Wednesdays nights. For information call 514-685-1126 or visit www.montreacityvoices.com.

Winners Walk of Hope in aid of ovarian cancer research and treatment will be held Sept. 7 at Mt. Royal Park in Montreal. Register at 9 a.m.; walk until noon. Registration fee is $25, or free if under age 15. Fees are waived for participants who raise $100 or more. For info call 1-877-413-7970 ext. 232 or visit www.winnerswalkofhope.ca.

Spaghetti luncheon hosted by the TD Bank Financial Group will be held Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Vieux Four restaurant in Kirkland (3636 St. Charles Blvd.). Tickets at $10 are available at TD branches and at the event. Proceeds go to West Island Community Shares. Highlights include kids’ games and a car wash. For information call 514-695-8694.

Fifth Annual Golf Classic will be hosted by Literacy Unlimited on Sept. 8, International Literacy Day. The tournament will be held at the Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson and will feature prizes, brunch, a raffle, silent auction, dinner, and more. For information and to register call 514-880-7157 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca.

Lakeshore General Hospital will host a fashion show Sept. 17 at Chateau Vaudreuil. Live Body Art will be featured during cocktail hour at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 7. Entertainment will be provided by recording artist Jacynthe. Tickets are $100 and can be reserved by calling 514-630-2081.

Ringette Skates for a Cure in aid of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation will be held Sept. 19 from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. at the Bob Birnie Arena in Pointe Claire. A fee of $65 includes jersey, breakfast, and more. Volunteer timekeepers, scorekeepers, etc. are needed. For details visit www.ringetteskatesforacure.ca.

Softball Tournament for Life will be held Sept. 19 to 21 at Parc Michel-Martin in Ile Perrot. Call 514-945-0088 for more information.

Bene Walk will be held Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in aid of the West Island Palliative Care Residence. Participants will take the bike/foot path from Galeries Kirkland on St. Charles Blvd. to Timberlea. For pledge forms contact dogniaux@videotron.ca.

West Island Community Shares will hold its second Walk for Community Shares Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at Merck Frosst soccer field. Highlights include inflatable games, food, entertainment and more. For a pledge form and information visit www.communityshares.ca.

West Island Palliative Care Residence and the Otis Grant and Friends Foundation will host a live jazz concert Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. The event will be held at 40 Westt Steakhouse and will celebrate the contributions of the boxing champion and pianist Oliver Jones. Tickets are $115 and can be purchased by calling 514-693-1718 ext. 227.



Fashion show in aid of the West Island Palliative Care Residence will be held Oct. 1 at Chateau Vaudreuil. Regular tickets are $50, VIP tickets $100. Call 514-693-1718.

Basset Hound Rescue Quebec has joined other animal welfare organizations in listing its homeless pets on-line. Visit www.petfinder.com

Scrabble Friends and Family Challenge raises funds for Frontier College, a non-profit literacy organization. Pick a date, invite friends for a game and donate to the cause. To register call 1-800-555-6523 ext. 335, or visit www.scrabblenightincanada.ca.

Thrift Shops for NOVA Health West Island (formerly VON West Island) is holding a half-price sale, books included, on Sept. 5, 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 65 and 57 Ste. Anne St. in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (514-457-1642); and at 2750 St. Charles Blvd. in Kirkland (514-697-6692).

Used book sale will be held at Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) Sept. 5 to 14. Proceeds go to the West Island Assistance Fund. For information call 514-684-1496.

Beaconsfield Garden Club café on Sept. 10 at 7.30p.m., meet with many gardening experts. Admission is free for members and $5 for quests. For more information, check www.beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.

s <@Rb> Royal Canadian Legion branch 85/90 in Lachine (3015 Henri Dunant St.) will hold a corn roast Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. Music will be provided by a DJ. Tickets at $5 each must be purchased in advance. The branch will host a military whist Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. with prizes and refreshments. Call for details at 514-637-8002.

Swinging Stars Square Dancing Club will host two free fun nights in a smoke and alcohol-free environment Sept. 6 and 8 at 8 p.m. Welcome singles, couples. Free three-month lessons available for beginners. For information call 514-683-4517.

Military whist will be held at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.) Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Reserve $5 tickets before the 17th at 514-631-8641.

Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club holds its annual welcome night and convivium on Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Golf Club, 49 Golf Ave., Pointe Claire. For tickets, caall H. Findlay at 514-630-3909. Guests and prospective members welcome. www.mluwc.com.



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

Steri-Animal is holding an adoption clinic for our beautiful cats/kittens at Global-Pitou, Minou & Compagnons, 245F St. John's Blvd.,in the Plaza Pointe Claire on Sept. 6 from 12 to 4:30 pm. Foster homes and volunteers/drivers are needed. For more information, call Steri-Animal 514-938-6150 or www.steri-animal.org.



West Island Diabetes Association meets Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Island Volunteer Bureau in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Speaker is pharmacist Myrna Kram, whose topic will be Updates on Diabetes Drugs. People with diabetes, family, and friends welcome. Call 514-630-2225 ext. 5339 for information.

Pierrefonds Library will introduce a monthly English reading club for adults starting Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The French club meets beginning Sept. 22 at 1:30. To register call 514-620-4181.

Kirkland Library Book Club(17100 Hymus Blvd.) meets Sept. 10. Members are asked to have read the current title, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Call 514-630-2726 for details.

Prevention and treatment of breast cancer and recent advances made will be the topic Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). Speaker will be Dr. Fleiszer, co-director of the Cedars Breast Clinic. For details call 514-630-1218.

Photographic journey of the history and culture of people living along China’s Silk Road will be presented by adventure tour specialist Dino Riccio at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. For information call 514-630-1218.

English Writers Association West Island is looking for aspiring writers for a new group starting up in Pierrefonds. During regular meetings, members will explore publishing and other resources in an atmosphere of mutual support. For information call 514-624-0378.

Weight Loss Club meets weekly in the West Island for challenging and fun activities. For more information call 514-242-6865.

West Island Italian Seniors’ Club invites new members to join the group for a variety of activities Wednesday nights in Pierrefonds. For details call Maria at 514-833-4809.

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 conversation. For more information, call Diane Doonan at 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 St.). 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, meets Wednesday evenings at St. John’s United Church 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 to 9:10 p.m. For more information, call 514-213-0446.

Valois United Church Sunday School will begin on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Infant care available.

Dorval Preschool Co-op will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) There will be refreshments, games, and prizes. The co-op is seeking photos and memorabilia. Call 514-422-1010 or visit www.dorvalpreschoolcoop.org.

Whiteside Taylor Preschool in Baie d’Urfe has spaces available in its program for two and-a-half-year-olds. Call Alexandra at 514-426-1783 for information.



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

Dorval Elementary School is planning a fall fair in October and is looking for artisans to take part. If interested call the co-ordinator at 514-636-7773.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for three and four-year-olds, has ongoing registration in the Windermere Chalet (303 Sherbrooke St.). For more information, call Cynthia at 514-693-5665.

Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Rd.) offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds and is taking registration 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 kindergarten. For more information, call 514-947-7899.

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

Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier Ave.) is taking registration for 2008-‘09. Bilingual programs for children age two to five are available. 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. A formal diagnosis is not required. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call 514-696-5144.

Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire is launching Learning Through Play, a cultural bilingual preschool for three and-a-half to five-year-olds. The accent will be on art, drama, and music Mondays through Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. starting this month. Call 514-630-1220 for information.

Dollard des Ormeaux Library offers a home delivery service to its members who experience difficulty in coming to the library. These deliveries are kindly done by volunteers. For more information, call 514 684-1496.

Dollard des Ormeaux Library, 12001 De Salaberry Blvd., presents two series of Creative Writing Workshops for adults with Trudy Kerman, at 1:30 p.m. OR at 7 p.m. Both begin on September 23rd. Admission is free however registration is mandatory as of September 2nd. Information: 514 684-1496.

The Family Resource Centre (4855 Sources Blvd.) in Pierrefonds is currently offering the following programs to children: Friendship and Feelings, Social Skills, and Study and Organizational Skills. For more information, call 514-685-5912.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time is a fun-filled hour for parents and infants up to four years old. Sessions get under way Sept. 15 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Riverdale Community Learning Centre (5060 Sources Blvd.), Pierrefonds. For more information and registration call 514-932-5363.

Executives Available provides services and support to unemployed 40+ executives and managers. Call 514-697-2227 for information.



Pierrefonds Library has a free new delivery service for housebound readers. For books to you door call 514-620-4181.

Self-Help Against Depression provides professional guidance by phone to people who suffer from mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Leave a message at 514-684-9896. Inquiries are also welcome about the non-profit organization’s Buddy Connections project.

The West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (111 Donegani Ave., Pointe Claire) operates a resource centre where parents and educators can find materials and information on children with special needs. Topics range from family life to advocacy to integration. Call 514-694-7090 for more details.

Obesity Incorporated (O.B.C.T.) is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. It provides counselling and activities such as Walking Connections. To find an indoor or outdoor walking companion in your neighbourhood, call 514-684-4409.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) in Pointe Claire hosts a coffee break to exchange ideas with other parents and learn about resources on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. (111 Donegani Ave.). For more information, call 514-694-7090 ext. 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.

Marathon Oasis of Montreal is in need of volunteers for its Sept. 14 race at the Olympic Stadium. Volunteers will receive a complementary T-shirt, lunch, a chance to win prizes, and an invitation to the VIP tent. Call 514-879-1027 or visit www.marathonoasisdemontreal.com.

Lighthouse, Children and Families is looking for bilingual or English speaking volunteers for its respite in-home program for families in Beaconsfield who are caring for children with life-threatening illnesses. The next training session will be held this month. For information call Emma at 514-787-8817.

West Island Citizen Advocacy is looking for volunteer advocates.

A 60-year-old woman in Lachine with health problems needs a companion with whom to socialize, go out for walks and lunch. Call Mimi at 514-631-9151.

An 80-year-old Pointe Claire woman would like someone to take her to the grocery store and pharmacy every few weeks. She also enjoys reading and computer games. Call Mimi at 514-631-9151.

A volunteer is needed to provide a few hours respite care once a week to a family caring for a Dollard des Ormeaux man with health problems. Call Cat at 514-694-5850.

A Dollard senior citizen originally from India is seeking a male volunteer for companionship and to go on social outings. Call Cat at 514-694-5850.

A Mandarin-speaking person is needed to teach English to Chinese senior citizens in the Pierrefonds area. Call Helene or Nellie at 514-694-5850.

A mildly intellectually challenged young woman in Roxboro would like a female volunteer to be a role model, and accompany her to movies and on other outings. Call Yolande at 514-694-5850.

A Pierrefonds woman in her 30s who is mildly intellectually disabled would like a female volunteer with whom to share cycling, movies, and other activities Thursdays or weekends. Call Yolande at 514-694-5850.

Seniors in a residence in Roxboro would like an advocate to join them every few weeks for social activities, Bingo and board games. Call Helene at 514-694-5850.

Volunteer West Island is recruiting volunteers from the community. For information call Yolanda at 514-457-5445 ext. 227.

Volunteers are needed evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. for supervision of activities and social interaction at a long-term care hospital for Alzheimer’s patients in Pointe Claire.

West Island Association for the Intellectually handicapped needs someone to work with children with severe intellectual handicaps at day camps in Pointe Claire and Beaconsfield.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare for the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Walk for Heart Sept. 14.

Meals on Wheels need cooks and drivers Tuesday and Thursday mornings once or twice a month.