West Island community events!

Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Craft Guild will present an extensive collection of members’ works Sept. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) For more information call 514-695-7177.

Hudson artists will host a studio tour of the region Sept. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when visitors can meet them in their milieu. For details visit www.studiotourhudsonandregion.org

Studio tour featuring Beaconsfield artists and artisans will be held Sept. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets and maps can be picked up at Centennial Hall, the library, or the recreation centre. For information call 514-428-4480.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will exhibit landscapes in oil by Lorraine Chuckly until Oct. 22. The vernissage will be on the 5th from1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information call 514-630-2726.

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.

Roxboro Library is hosting an exhibition of watercolours by Krisia Gallien until Oct. 30. For information call 514-684-8247.

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West Island Readers Electri (WIRE) will host an evening of readings and music Sept. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Café Aurora (552 Beaconsfield Blvd.). For information call 514-671-9941.

Open Organs is the theme of a lecture and recital Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (23 Perrault St.). For details call 514-457-6934.

Les Saintes Anges en Musique will host a concert Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at the church (1400 St. Joseph Blvd.) in Lachine. Pierre Pincemaille, organist at St. Denis Basilica in Paris, will perform.

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

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



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.

Stewart Hall Singers is looking for vocalists for the upcoming season, which begins with a concert featuring Handel’s Messiah Nov. 29. Tenors, basses particularly welcome. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings in Pointe Claire. For information call 514-631-4951.

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.

Montreal Welsh Male Choir is looking for singers for the 2008-’09 season. For information call 514-630-4360.

Comedy night featuring Joey Elias will be held Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:30) at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue in aid of the college basketball program. Pizza, beverages available. For reservations call 514-457-6610 ext. 5321.



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. Contact dogniaux@videotron.ca.

A cat/kitten adoption clinic will be held by Steri-Animal Sept. 27 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Global in Pointe Claire Plaza (245F St. John’s Blvd.). Proceeds from nail trimming ($5) for cats go to the non-profit organization, which is also in need of foster homes and volunteer drivers. For details call 514-938-6150.

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.

Organic farmers’ market, bazaar, and BBQ will be held Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school grounds at 151 Winthrop Ave. in Pointe Claire. For information about this fundraiser for Bread Basket Lac St. Louis call Citizen Advocacy at 514-694-5850.

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.

BeneRock 2nd annual charity dance will be held at Clyde’s in Pointe Claire (286 Lakeshore Rd.) Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. The band Big Fun will perform and there will be raffles and prizes. Proceeds from ticket sales, which will be sold for $10 at the door, go to the West Island Palliative Care Residence.

The Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Ave.)is again open Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Good quality used clothes sold at reasonable prices.

Boutique 24 is run out of Union Church, 24 Maple St., Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Good usd clothing, household items and books are available every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 514-457-5819.

Writers’Café at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) invites published and aspiring authors alike to join for coffee and conversation Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop in and meet guest author Monique Polak. Call 514-630-4170.

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

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

Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners meets Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Royal Canadian Legion in Pointe Claire (365 St. Louis Ave.). Coffee served at 9:30. All interested welcome. Call 514-630-3741.

Multiple Sclerosis West Island chapter meets for a wine and cheese party Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). All welcome. Call 514-694-6201.

Environmental Committee of the Town of Hudson meets Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the community centre (394 Main Rd.). The guest speaker’s topic will be ‘From the Ground Up: Pesticides and the power of local communities.’ Call 514-449-7559 for details.

Kirkland Library Book Club (1700 Hymus Blvd.) meets Oct. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants are asked to have read the latest topic of discussion, Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. For details call 514-630-2726.

Diabetes Association’s West Island chapter meets Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). A specialist will speak on foot care. Anyone with diabetes, family, friends welcome. Call 514-630-2225 ext. 5339.

Documentary reading club will begin meeting in French Oct. 8 at Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.). To register and for information about the club or the wide range of Saturday activities this fall, call 514-620-4181.

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.

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.) in 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 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.

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Dollard Centre for the Arts has ongoing registration for fall session of art courses. There are spaces available in after-school and weekend art and theatre classes for children that include: Drawing and Painting, Creating with Clay, 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. (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) 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.

Alpha dinner and introductory talk will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Pierrefonds (15556 Cabot St.) Oct. 1 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. People who are interested can register for the 10-week course by calling 514-626-4205, 514-696-2393, or 514-684-4356.

Genealogy workshops will be held at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) beginning Oct. 1. Afternoon or evening classes available. Call 514-630-1218.

’Develop Your Natural Singing Voice’ in a choral voice workshop with Douglas Knight Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). The repertoire is Lacrymosa from Mozart’s Requiem. All singers welcome; freewill offering. To register call 514-630-0331.

French workshops for people learning the language will be held at Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.) from October through March. French-speaking and non-French persons will meet for 10 free sessions to discuss, read, and write in French. To register call 514-624-1110.

Karate and meditation practice sessions are being offered by the Cricket Learning Estate in Senneville (250 Ste. Anne St.). Classes will be held Tues. and Wed. evenings, and Sat. mornings, with fee by donation. All ages welcome. Call 514-457-0323.



Single Mothers program at the Montreal YWCA offers free assistance to women who want to re-enter the workforce. The course, held in collaboration with Emploi-Quebec, will begin this month. Space is limited; call 514-866-9941 ext. 416.

Montreal-West Island Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). A urologist will speak on prostate cancer management in ambulatory hospital cancer centres. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome free of charge. For info call 514-694-6412.

AWISH exercise classes get under way for 11 weeks starting Sept. 29 in Dollard des Ormeaux and Oct. 1 in Dorval. Call 514-631-3288.

Al-Anon provides support to persons affected by a relative’s or friend’s drinking. Call 514-866-9803.

West Island Women’s centre in Pointe Claire is launching an eight-week support group Sept. 30 to help participants define and reach their goals. For information call 514-695-8529.

Pierrefonds Library offers a free delivery service to housebound readers. Call 514-620-4181.

Dollard des Ormeaux Library delivers books to the doors of housebound members. Call 514-684-1496.



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.

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.

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.



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.

Family Story Hour gets underway at Pointe Claire Central Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.)Sept. 25 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. This program for three and four-year-olds continues until Dec. 11. For details call 514-630-1218 ext. 1624. Story Hour for two to four-year-olds will be held at the Pointe Claire Library (68 Prince Edward Ave.) from the 26th to Dec. 12 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Call 514-630-1219.

Four O’clock Book Club encourages reading in four to nine-year-olds from Sept. 26 through Dec. 12 at Pointe Claire Library (68 Prince Edward Ave.). Call 514-630-1219.

Treasure Chest Story Time will be held Oct. 4 at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). To register for these Saturday voyages of discovery call 514-630-4170.

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.

Theatre Magique will be presented in French in October to children three years of age and older at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.). Pick up a free pass for the play at the circulation desk or call 514-630-2726.

Roxboro Library offers musical initiation for babies, Story Time for two to five-year-olds and Musical Story Hour on Saturdays for one to five-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.

Musical Mornings is a program for two and-a-half to four-year-olds featuring music, instruments, and crafts. To register for the two-hour program call 514-695-9936.