West Island community notes

Il Colere Dei Panseiri is the title of an exhibition that gets under way this week and continues until Dec. 23 at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). On display are abstract paintings and collages by Dorval Artists’ Assoc. member Giuliana Montanari. The vernissage will be held Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are Mon. to Thurs. from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9, and Fri. through Sun. between 2 and 5. For info call 514-633-4170.

Brushes to Brushes is the theme of an exhibition of paintings by Robert Kramberger which will be held until Dec. 3 at Centre St. Ambroise in Montreal (5080-A St. Ambroise St.). For information call 514-758-8080.

Fabric of Art is a new exhibit at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire. Works by seven contemporary artists who use textiles as a medium will be held from Dec. 5 to Jan. 24. The vernissage will be on the 6th at 2 p.m.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) is showcasing works on paper and small sculptures by Vincent Seccarreccia until Dec. 30. The vernissage will be held on the 6th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For info about holiday hours call 514-630-2726.

Galerie Ouest in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (37 St. Thomas St.) will display pen and ink drawings by Meghan Laviolette until Dec. 9. For info call 514-695-8249.

Maison Trestler in Vaudreuil-Dorion (85 Chemin de la Commune) will hold an exhibit by artist/painter Stuart Beaty and wardrobe master Johanne Ducharme until Dec. 17. For info call 450-455-6290.

Galerie l’Envol in Montreal (372 Ste. Catherine St. W. suite 522) will hold an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by members of the Assoc. independente de l’art until Dec. 19. Gallery hours for Chromatic Expressions are Tues. to Sat. from 2 to 5 p.m. For information call 514-489-0356.

Galerie de la ville (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) in Dollard des Ormeaux is hosting an exhibition of works in mixed media by Shirley Katz until Dec. 20. Hours are Tues. and Wed. from 2 to 4 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. from 2 until 5, and Sat. and Sun. between 1 and 4. Guided tours are available; call 514-684-1012 ext. 298.

Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) will exhibit landscapes, still lifes, and other works by Dorval Artists’ Assoc. member Donna Laberge until the end of the month. Call 514-633-4000 or visit www.dorvalartistes.org.

Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage will host an exhibition entitled, Christmas Memories and Other Holiday Traditions until Jan.10. Gallery hours are Thurs. through Sun. from 1 to 5. For information call 514-630-4170.





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Octet Plus Choir will give a Christmas concert Dec. 2 at 7:45 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.). Freewill offerings will be divided between the Montreal Assoc. for the Blind and the Mackay Rehabilitation Centre. For more info call the Low Vision Self-Help Assoc. at 514-697-3852.

Trestler House will host its annual dinner concert Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Vaudreuil-Dorion (85 Chemin de la Commune). Performing will be Charles Provost, baritone, and Francis Perron on piano. Tickets are $100. For information or to reserve a table call 450-455-6290.

Grand classical concert will be held at St. Joachim Church in Pointe Claire village (2 Ste. Anne St.) Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Designed by Manrico Tedeschi, A Musical Christmas will feature tenor Francesco Verrecchia, and sopranos Inga Filippova Williams and Pamela Jones. Piano accompaniment will be provided by Jacques St-Jean and Pit Ling. Also performing will be the McGill Children’s Conservatory Choir under direction of Lisa Perusse. Tickets are $14 and $7. For more information call Stewart Hall at 514-630-1220.

Choeur Classique Vaudreuil-Soulanges under the direction of Jean Pascal-Hamelin will present traditional English and French carols Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at St. Michel-de-Vaudreuil Church (414 St. Charles Blvd.). Pianist will be Jacinthe Riverin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for 12 to 16-year-olds, and free for children under 12, and will be sold at the door. Call 514-808-2782.

Sainte-Anne Singers will perform a cappella seasonal music in A Winter’s Tale Dec. 4 at Eglise la Presentation de la Sainte Vierge (665 de l’Eglise St.) in Dorval. There will also be a performance on the 5th at Union Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (25 Maple Ave.); a reception will follow. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $5 for children under 12. Call 514-426-9856 or visit www.sainteannesingers.org.

Spectrum vocal ensemble will present I Got a Name! Dec. 4 and 5 at Briarwood Church in Beaconsfield (70 Beaconsfield Blvd.) at 8 p.m. The program will include pop, folk, Broadway tunes, and secular and sacred Christmas music. Admission is $15, with proceeds going to Actions Refugies Montreal. Inquiries from new singers who would like to join in Jan. are also welcome. Call 450-458-2296.

Cantabile Chorale and Orchestra under direction of Peter Willsher will perform Handel’s Messiah Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. at Ste. Genevieve Church (16037 Gouin Blvd.). Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors/students and can be purchased at the door. Call 514-449-8765.

Sweet Adelines West Island Chorus will hold its Christmas concert Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas a Becket Church in Pierrefonds (4320 Ste. Anne St.). Guests will be Bells of St. Barnabas. Tickets are $15, and can be reserved by calling 514-602-2721.

WOWCATS Christmas Carol will be performed by the Way Out West Choral and Theatrical Society at 7:30 p.m. at Ile Perrot Presbyterian Church in Pincourt (242 5th Ave.) on Dec. 5. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for seniors/students, and $5 for children ages six to 12. A donation will be made to the West Island Palliative Care Residence. Non-perishable food items would be appreciated. For tickets and information call 514-453-7216 or wowcats@sympatico.ca.

The Nutcracker will be presented by Ballet Ouest Dec. 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and on the 6th at 2 in Salle Pierre Mercure at the Pierre Peladeau Centre (300 de Maisonneuve St. W.). Tickets are $34 for adults, $27 for children, and can be purchased by calling 514-987-6919.

Lakeshore Concert Band will perform at St. Paul’s Church in Lachine (377 44th Ave.) Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Home-baking and coffee will be served. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and children under 12. A donation of a non-perishable food item would be appreciated. Call 514-428-0292 or visit www.lakeshoreconcertband.ca.

Stewart Hall Singers choir under the direction of Paul Jabara will present Christmas classics during the Sunday Rendez-vous series at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore rd.) Rd. in Pointe Claire Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Admission is free with passes; call 514-630-1220

WIRE will host an evening of readings Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Café Aurora in Beaurepaire (552 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Featured will be organizers and winners of the Montreal Literary Series. Call 514-671-9941 for details.

Hallelujah Christmas choral service will be held Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and on the 12th at 3 at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). Sixty singers under the direction of Douglas Knight will perform choruses from Handel’s Messiah. Freewill offerings will be donated to United Church Missions. For information call 514-695-3337 or visit www.cedarparkunited.org.

Food for Fines Month at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) is under way. Members can pay fines with non-perishable food items; this does not apply to books borrowed prior to Oct. 1, or to videos and DVDs. Proceeds will go to Dorval Community Aid.

Community Shopping Night will be held at Dix Milles Village in Pointe Claire village Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Monies will go towards Beaconsfield High School’s international development trip to Ecuador. On the 4th partial proceeds will go to the West Island Palliative Care Residence, and on the 5th a donation will be made to Amnesty International.

JAC benefit breakfast will be held Dec. 3 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. in the Stewart Hall cafeteria (21275 Lakeshore Rd.) on the Ste. Anne de Bellevue campus. Tickets are $10; proceeds will go to the college’s Student Assistance Fund. For info call 514-457-6610 ext. 5048.

Mom’s Night Out shopping evening hosted by Le Baby Shop will be held Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Plaza Pointe Claire (St. John’s Blvd and Hwy. 20). On sale will be goods by 30 artisans and local businesses, and there will be giveaways, discounts, and music. Babies welcome. Funds raised will go to West Island Community Shares. RSVP at www.lebabyshop.com and receive a $5 gift certificate.

Steri-Animal will hold a cat and kitten adoption clinic Dec. 5 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Global Pitou, Minou et Compagnons in Plaza Pointe Claire (245F St. John’s Blvd.). Volunteer drivers and foster homes are also needed. Proceeds from nail trimming at a cost of $5 will go to the non-profit animal welfare agency. For info call 514-938-6150.

Bands for Baskets will showcase 10 bands Dec. 6 between 2 and 11 p.m. at Bourbon Street in Pointe Claire (1866 Sources Blvd.). There will be door prizes, and funds raised will be donated to the Lakeshore Kiwanis Christmas basket campaign. For details call 514-447-0801.

West Island Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland will host a Christmas sale of home-baking and other items Dec. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. For details call 514-693-1718 ext. 227.

Pasta for a Cause will be held Dec. 10 at Bistro Café Anis and Marjolaine in St. Lazare. Tickets are $25, and funds raised will go towards helping local resident Michelle Lobaton in her battle with cancer. There will be three sittings starting at 6 p.m. Call 450-424-9898 or for more information, or to donate a raffle item call 514-510-2433.

Holiday gift-wrapping project for the Lakeshore General Hospital Fdn. will be held until Dec. 24 at Fairview Pointe Claire and Loblaw’s in Kirkland.

Danes SOS will be the beneficiary of photo sessions with animal photographer Singenu. The cost is $20. For details call 514-453-4000 or visit www.danesosdanois.com.

Thrift Shops for NOVA sell good quality used items at three locales Tues. through Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outlets are in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (43 Ste. Anne St.), in Beaurepaire village (449 Beaconsfield Blvd.), and Kirkland (2750 St. Charles Blvd.). Articles for sale include clothing, household goods, books, and furniture. For information visit www.thriftshopsfornova.com.

Project Corsage is a new project which helps students defray the cost of graduation attire. Donations of clothing can be dropped off year-round at ReMax (315 Brunswick Blvd., suite 333), and Buy Canadian First in Dorval (620 Lakeshore Dr.). For information call 514-649-7992 or visit www.projectcorsage.org.

Dorval Potters’ Guild will hold its annual sale at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on the 5th from 10 to 5, and on the 6th between 1 and 5. The vernissage will be Fri. from 7 to 9. There will also be a raffle of hand-crafted piece, with proceeds earmarked for Dorval Community Aid.

Mini-bazaar will be held at Valois United Church (70 Belmont Ave.) in Pointe Claire Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Articles for sale include Christmas decorations, baking, meat pies, crafts, and more. A donation of a non-perishable food item would be welcome.

Giant used book sale will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of adults’ and children’s books will go to Friends of Stewart Hall projects.

Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (150 Pines Rd.) will hold its annual sale of Christmas trees, wreaths, boughs, calendars, and cards daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until supplies run out. Consider green gift ideas like day passes and memberships. Call 514-398-7811 or visit www.morganarboretum.org.

Shop Local and Win event is being held in Hudson until Dec. 23. Over 45 village merchants are involved; each purchase will give shoppers a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree.

Ste. Anne market has moved to the basement of St. George’s Church (23 Perrault St.) for the winter months. On sale every Sat. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are organic vegetables, meat, cheese, honey, baked goods, preserves, and more. Artisans will also be selling their wares. For information call 514-457-7244.

Clothing Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Rd.) is open every Thurs. between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Boutique 24 at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.) is open every Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Available are used winter clothing, household items, books, toys, and more. For information call 514-457-5819.

Guy Hemmings Curling Caravan will visit the Pointe Claire Curling Club (250 Lanthier Ave.) Dec. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. For information call 514-695-4324 or visit www.pointeclairecurlingclub.com.

West Island Black Community Assoc. will hold a Christmas party Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Harmony Masonic Hall (14100 Pierrefonds Blvd.). The cost is $20. For information call 514-683-3925.

Word of Mouth Singles will host a buffet dinner and karaoke/dance party Dec. 5 at East Side Mario’s in St. Laurent (3131 Cote Vertu Blvd.). Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 if paid by the 3rd. Call 514-421-1672 or 514-369-9290.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 85/90 in Lachine (3015 Henri Dunant St.) will host a military whist Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include refreshments and prizes. Christmas dinner will be served on the 13th at 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Tom Fernandez. Tickets are $25 and must be reserved in advance. Call 514-637-8002.

Olympic flame will be passing through Dorval Dec. 10 from 1:15 to 2 p.m. The convoy departs from the shopping centre on Dorval Ave. and will proceed to Lakeshore Dr. A ceremony to welcome the flame will follow at the corner of Tulip Ave., where souvenir flags will be distributed.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 245 (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave.) in Dorval will hold a Christmas turkey supper Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. There will be live music. Tickets are $10. RSVP at 514-631-5786 or 514-636-7910 before the 10th.

Hudson lights competition is now under way. Winners will be announced Dec. 16. To participate or enter a float in the Santa Claus parade call 450-458-6699.

YMCA Diversion program in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) is organizing a 35th anniversary reunion. Anyone who was previously involved as either a youth or staff member and would like to participate is asked to call 514-630-9864 ext. 326.

Beaconsfield Artists’ Assoc. invites all former members to its 25th anniversary meeting Dec. 2. Visit www.artbeaconsfield.com for details.

West Island Diabetes Assoc. will meet Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Dr. Francois Yale’s topic will be, Diabetes: How Sweet It Isn’t. All persons with diabetes, family and friends welcome. Call 514-630-2225 ext. 5339.

Royal Astronomical Society will meet Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue in the Penfield Bldg. #204. The free lecture will focus on the use of CCD cameras for astrophotography. For information visit www.rascmontreal.org.

20th anniversary vigil for the 14 women slain at Ecole Polytechnique will be held Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at the West Island Women’s Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.) in conjunction with Valois United Church. Services will include music by vocalist Kerry-Anne Kutz and friends. All welcome. For information call 514-695-8529 or visit www.wiwc.ca.

Paws and Pray worship service for people and their dogs will be held at Christ Church in Beaurepaire (455 Church St.) Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.Call 514-697-2204 for details.

<@Rb>West Island Community Resource Centre (114 Donegani Ave.) in Pointe Claire will host its annual Celebration of Community Dec. 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be a collection of non-perishable food items for the Christian Action holiday drive. RSVP by the 3rd at 514-694-6404.

<@Rb>Stitch and Bitch Club<$p> meets every Tues. at 1 p.m. at La Maison de Calico in Pointe Claire village (324 Lakeshore Rd.). Participants are invited to bring a current project and enjoy a social afternoon of stitching free of charge. For information call 514-695-0728.

Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets every Sun. from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Carmine’s restaurant in Dollard des Ormeaux (3800 St. John’s Blvd.). There are also monthly dinner dances and other activities for people over 50. Call 514-421-8799.

Minus One Club is looking for widows and widowers aged 65+. Members meet for social activities Sat. evenings. Call 514-694-2804 for information.

Amnesty International West Island chapter is looking for new members who are interested in human rights and social issues both globally and locally. Visit amnesty14@canada.com.

Meditation practices are held every Mon. at the Still Presence Spirituality Centre at Christ Church in Beaurepaire (455 Church St.). For details call 514-697-2204.

Tea and Poetry writers’ group meets the third Sun. of every month at Herb’s in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (142 Ste. Anne St.). From 2 to 4 p.m. meet with fellow poets and engage in writing exercises. For information call 514-457-1150 or 514-671-9941.

Lakeshore Coin Club meets the third Tues. of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests welcome. Call 514-843-3365.

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

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

West Island Writers’ Association welcomes aspiring and published writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. The group meets every second Thurs. of the month in Pierrefonds to share ideas and explore publishing opportunities and other resources in an atmosphere of mutual support. For information call 514-624-0378 or visit westislandwriters.org

Beaconsfield Toastmasters meet every Tues. at West Island Tennis Club (203 Alton St.). For more info visit beaconsfield.freetoasthost.info.

Dorval Toastmasters meet every Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Call 514-696-5973.

Pierrefonds Toastmasters meet every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. at the Marcel Morin Community Centre (14068 Gouin Blvd. W.). Call 514-695-9298.

DdO Toastmasters meet every Mon. at 7:30 p.m., at Sunnybrooke Chalet (100 Cadman St.). For more information, call 514-684-9626.

Pointe Claire Toastmasters meet each Wed. evening at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information call 514-697-4728.

Club Excellence Toastmasters is an advanced group which meets the first and third Sat. of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Days Inn (455 Cote Vertu Blvd.). For details call 514-581-5828.

Beaconsfield Quilters’ Guild meets at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) the first Tues. of the month at 7 p.m., and on the first Wed. at 10 a.m. Call 514-759-6209 for details.

Pointe Claire CPR will hold a 1course in HeartSaver/AED Dec. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m., and a 16-hour course in Early Child Care and First Aid Dec. 8 and 15. Call 514-630-1214.

West Island Women’s Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.) is holding registration for its winter session, which gets under way the week of Jan. 11. Offered are educational, health-related, and leisure courses for women, and gym, music, and art for preschoolers. For a list of classes visit www.wiwc.ca. Free child-care is available for most classes. Call 514-695-8529 for further info.

Dorval Elementary School will participate in the city’s tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 4. The school is also holding its annual basket drive; non-perishable items can be dropped off until Dec. 13. For information call 514-633-0085.

Westpark Co-operative has openings in its Moms and Tots program every Mon. morning, and for three to four-year-olds every Tues. and Fri. a.m.. The preschool operates out of Terry Fox Chalet in Dollard des Ormeaux (100 Fairview Rd.). Call 514-830-KIDS.

Creation Station preschool in Pointe Claire (63 Donegani Ave.) has openings for three to five-year-olds in its Tues. through Fri. programs from 9 a.m. to noon. Choose from either three or four days per week. Call 514-783-1311.

Busy Bees Preschool in Pointe Claire (90 Jubilee Sq.) offers a bilingual program is offered five days a week from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Call 514-694-9289.

Magic Circle Preschool at Sherwood Forest School in Beaconsfield offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds five days a week. Registration is under way; call 514-893-7401.

Dorval Elementary Pre-K offers a bilingual, structured program to four-year-olds. Children do not have to satisfy eligibility requirements for English schooling in Quebec. For details call 514-947-7899.

Busy Fours Preschool operates a morning program at St. John the Baptist Church (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Painting, music, introduction to French, and more. Visit www.busyfours.com.

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 514-693-9191.

Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Rd.) offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds. For more information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.

Dorval Preschool Cooperative for three and four-year-olds operates out of the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). To arrange a visit call 514-633-6705.

Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier Ave.) has bilingual programs for children ages two to five. For more information, call 514-684-5087.

Brothers in Arms gaming club for 12 to 17-year-olds will meet Dec. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. Participants are invited to paint models or play Warhammer. No registration is required, and admission is free. Call 514-630-1220 ext. 1624.

Christmas story time will be held at Vaudreuil-Dorion Library Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Three to five-year-olds are invited to wear their pyjamas and listen to holiday fairy tales. To register call 450-455-5588.

Y-Pod program at the YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) helps ten to 12-year-olds with the transition from elementary to high school through workshops and recreational activities. Members meet every Fri. from 4 to 6 p.m. Register by calling 514-630-9864 ext. 344.

Teen Zone provides a fun, safe environment where kids can play video games, pool, and enjoy other activities from 5 to 10 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) in Dorval. For info call 514-630-4066.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time for parents and children up to the age of four is held every Mon. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.). For information call 514-336-0936.

Family Story Hour for three and four-year-olds is held every Thurs. from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). Call 514-630-1218, ext. 1624.

Christmas basket registration will be held by the West Island Assistance Fund until Dec. 4 in Roxboro (9 Commercial Centre). West Island residents can apply Mon. from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. between 9 and 11:30 and 1 and 3:30; and Fri. from 9 to 11:30. For information call 514-683-0456 or 514-683-2764.

Scleroderma support group meets Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Call 514-631-3288 for information.

WIAIH Coffee Break is held the first Fri. of each month in Pointe Claire (111 Donegani Ave.). Family members and friends of children with special needs are invited to meet in an informal atmosphere and share ideas between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Free babysitting is available with reservations. For information call the West Island Assoc. for the Intellectually Handicapped at 514-694-7090 ext. 14 or visit www.wiaih.qc.ca.

Literacy Unlimited offers a variety of programs and services to adults challenged by low literacy. Call 514-694-0007 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca.

Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for compulsive overeaters, anorexics, and bulimics. There are no weigh-ins or fees. Call 514-488-1812.

Parkinson’s support group meets the last Wed. of each month at Foyer Dorval (225 la Presentation St.). Call 514-694-5979.

Depressed and bipolar support group meets every Mon. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church in Dollard-des-Ormeaux (106A Anselme-Lavigne Blvd.). For info call 450-458-6342.

West Island Women’s Shelter offers support to women and children who are victims of conjugal violence. The non-profit organization operates a 24/7 crisis line, summer camp for kids, meetings, and other services and programs. Call 514-620-4845.

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.

Pointe Claire Library offers home delivery of materials to housebound readers. Call 514-630-1218.

Christmas basket campaign by the West Island Mission is seeking volunteers to help with the preparation of baskets Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on the 12th between 8 and 10:30 a.m. at Westview Bible Church in Pierrefonds (16789 Pierrefonds Blvd.). Volunteers with cars are also needed to deliver baskets that day between 10:30 and 1. Financial donations, non-perishable goods, and hygiene products are also welcome. For details call 514-912-6813, or blanch2@videotron.ca.

West Island Citizen Advocacy recruits, trains, and matches volunteer advocates with persons living with a handicapping condition on a one-to-one basis. To make a difference in your community call 514-631-9151, 514-6945850 or visit www.westislandcitizenadvocacy.com.

Volunteer West Island offers diverse volunteer opportunities to individuals which suit their interests, availability, and aspirations. Call 514-457-5445 ext. 227 or visit www.cabvwi.org.

Literacy Unlimited needs volunteers to tutor high school students with low literacy skills one-on-one two hours per week. Training is provided. Call 514-694-0007.