West Island community notes

Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.)features a series of paintings by Ann Kruzelecky entitled 'The Art of Angell Woods,' until Sept. 25. 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.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will present photographs by the late internationally renowned photographer Frank Kristian until Sept. 17. For information call 514-630-2726.

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Becket Players Cabaret is holding dance auditions for their 2009 spring productions, on Sept. 23 & 30, must be 18 and over to be eligible. Call Robin Riley at 514-633-0793.



Becket Players Cabaret is looking for horn arrangers and seamstresses for their 2009 spring production. If you are interested, seamstresses call Borina Adamo at 514-240-2076, horn arrangers please call Ed Lareau at 514-783-1038.



Montreal City Voices, a West Island-based women's a cappella chorus, is having a guest night/open house on Sept .17 at 7:30 pm. Montreal City Voices is looking for ladies who like to sing, to join their chorus. We will be learning new music to sing for our Christmas show Nov. 22. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at 52 Joseph Paiement, Dollard des Ormeaux (First Christian Reformed Church) downstairs. For more, call Sylvie 514-685-1126 or visit www.montrealcityvoices.com.

Way Out West Choral And Theatrical Society (WOWCATS) is looking for people of all ages for their December production loosely based on Scrooge and A Christmas Carol. Call 514-425-5767.

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.

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 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.

New community daytime choir is seeking adult singers with or without experience for Voices of Hope. The chorale, under the direction of Douglas Knight, will specialize mainly in Broadway music. Concert proceeds are earmarked for developing countries. Rehearsals will soon get underway Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. For details call 514-630-0331 or visit www.cedarparkunited.org.

Kidney Foundation of Canada will hold a 5-km non-competitive walk on Sept. 21 in Dollard des Ormeaux to support people living with kidney disease and to promote awareness of the need of organ donation. Come celebrate life by participating in this lasting community advocacy and long-term support for the Foundation's mission. By doing so, you will walk for nearly two million Canadians who suffer from chronic kidney disease, or are at risk, and for more than 7,000 people in Quebec, who survive thanks to dialysis or transplantation. Register on line at www.kidneyquebec.ca For information, call Richard Chénier at 514-938-4515, ext. 228.

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.

Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild is hosting its annual exhibition of needle arts at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe Claire, Sept.13 and 14. Admission and parking are free. Over 200 pieces of fine hand embroidery will be on display in a comprehensive selection of techniques. Members will be on hand on both days to demonstrate various forms of stitching, including Boutis, Brazilian, Hardanger, Stumpwork, and Traditional Japanese Silk and Metal Threads. A tearoom will be open all weekend. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Heather at lcsg.gtal@gmail.com or at 514-425-4384.

Boutique 24 is re-opening for the fall on Sept. 11 at Union Church, 24 Maple St., Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Good Used clothing, household items and books are available every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note new hours. Call 514-457-5819.

Swinging Stars Modern Square Dance Club (Dollard des Ormeaux) invites you to join them in a fun activity that exercises the mind and body in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Singles, couples. Monday nights. Beginners three months free lessons. 514-626-0459.

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

Ramblers Orienteering Club will organize four orienteering events this fall. For details, contact John Charlow at 514–733-5561 or john.charlow@sympatico.ca.

AIR CADETS 803 North Shore Squadron will be holding an Open House on Tuesday September 16th and 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Riverdale High School Cafeteria, 5060 blvd des Sources. Regular meetings take place each Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Registration and uniforms are provided for free. For more information visit the website at www.803Squadron.com or call to register at (514) 421-0803.







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.

Tales from Senegal and India presentation by Dan and Lisa LeRoy about their summer experiences volunteering in Senegal and India, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe Claire. The event is free but a freewill offering will be taken for the Maison de la Gare street children center in Senegal. For more information, call Elizabeth Chown, at 514-695-3337.

Spiritual Parenting:talking to your kids about faith and creating meaningful spiritual practices in your busy family life. Led by Rev. Sharon Moon on Sept. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe Claire. Free. Pre-register at 514-695 3337.

Bread Basket Lac-Saint-Louis presents a series of community kitchens that are open to the community (Sept. 17 at Beaconsfield UC, 202 Woodside, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sept. 19 at Ensemble, 2840 St. Charles Blvd., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,; Sept. 22 Volunteer West Island, 1 de l'glise St., Ste. Anne de Bellevue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sept. 26 at St. John Fisher Church, 120 Summerhill Ave., Pointe Claire, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). There is a $2 participation fee. For more information or to register in advance, call 514-694-5850.



Do Rabbits make good pets? Come meet the rabbit experts an information/adoption event on Sept. 13 between 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Global: Pitou, Minou et compagnons, Plaza Pointe Claire, 245 St. John's Blvd., Pointe Claire, Nail trims $10 (rabbit/guinea pig) proceeds to rabbit medical care fund. For more information, check www.SecoursLapins.org.

<@RB>Héma-Québec<@$P> will be stopping in Dorval on Sept. 18 and 19 for a blood drive organized by Les Jardins Dorval. The blood drive will take place between 1:15 and 7:30 p.m. To see whether you are eligible to give blood, call 1-800-847-2525 or visit www.hema quebec.qc.ca.

Centre de recherche d’emploi de Pointe-Claire: Find out how you can benefit from our 16 years of expertise in job search. We will try to meet your needs and help you find work quickly in your field. For more information on our free services, call 514 697-1500 or write to us at info@crepointeclaire.com.

Le Trait d’union Employment Centre in Pointe Claire (189 Hymus Blvd., suite 201) is offering free job search services, including workshops on interview and job search techniques, CV preparation, and job bank and internet access. Drop in or schedule an appointment at 514-426-9508.

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

Ste. Anne de Bellevue presents Ecology Day on Sept.13, an annual environmental fair whose aim is to sensitise the population to the local ecology of the region, promote ways of protecting the natural environment and to promote sustainable living. Ecology Day always occurs in conjunction with the regular Saturday Farmers’ Market on the boardwalk in Ste. Anne. Workshop on birds of prey will be held at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at Violet Angel Restaurant, 150-A Ste. Anne St. For more information, call Ryan Young at 514-457-9758.

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

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.

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.



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.

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 Centre for the Arts has ongoing registration for fall session of fun art courses. There are spaces available in our after-school and weekend art and theatre classes for children that include: Drawing and Painting, Creating with Clay, Let’s Be Artists, Animation Movie Making, Parent and Child Art Workshops, Hip Hop and Theatre. Courses start Sept .29. Registrations are being accepted at the Dollard Recreation Dept. in the Civic Centre 12001 de Salaberry Blvd., Dollard des Ormeaux, weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 684-1012 ext. 213 or check www.dollardartcentre.com.

Emmanuel Christian School: Please join us at the school barbecue on Sept. 12 at 5:3 p.m. The school dedication evening will be held Sept 19.

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.

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.



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 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 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.) has 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.

Roxboro Library is offering a book club for teenagers (14 to 17 year-olds) on the first Tuesday of every month, from October through May. With audiovisuals, refreshments and a good book, the club will be both challenging and fun. Space is limited and registration is ongoing. Call 514-684-8247

Roxboro Library offers musical initiation for babies, story time for 2 to 5 year-olds and Musical Story Hour on Saturdays for 1 to 5 year-olds. For more information, call 514-684-8247

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.

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.

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.

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

West Island Citizen Advocacy is looking for volunteer advocates. For details, call Mimi at 514-631-9151, Yolande at 514-694-5850 or Helene at 514-694-5850.