Community notes: West Island style

ART EXHIBITS

The Dollard Centre for the Arts in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry) is holding it's annual fall Craft Fair on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 75 artisans will be displaying and selling handmade work, sculptures, jams, soaps, rag quilts and much more. Also an art exhibition and sale by the Artist's Association of Dollard will take place. For more information, call 514 684-1012 ex. 213.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) exhibits Benoit Laverdière, illustrator and Cartoonist works until Nov. 30. For more information, call 514 684-8247.

Galerie de la Ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) will receive an exhibition of oil paintings by artist Virginia Cope: Naturescapes until Nov. 18. For more information, call 514 684-1012, ext. 298.

Salon des Artistes de Pointe Claire holds a craft show at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Chemin du Bord du Lac), on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Nov. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 514 630-1220.

Le Cercle de Fermières invites you in Ste Anne de Bellevue, for the "Salon des Artisans", on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centre Harpell (60 St-Pierre). Crafts works and lots of items to see. For more information, call Estelle Lavigne au 514 457-9098.

Dorval Artists of the Month, Monic Fournier will be showing her paintings at the Dorval library (1401 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval), and Francine Hamel Dennemy will be showing hers at the Dorval City Hall (60 Martin av. Dorval) both until Nov. 30. For all information, call 514-633-4000.



PERFORMANCE



The Professional, Theatre program of Dawson College (2000 Atwater) presents Richard III, directed by Winston Sutton on Nov. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24 at 8 p.m. For moiré information, call 514 931-5000.

The Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents its second concert of the 2007-2008 season featuring Ava Duo, with Veronique Mathieu (violin) and Andrée-Anne Perras-Fortin (piano), on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Union Church in Ste Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.)

The City of Beaconsfield presents a free Jazz concert featuring the Auguste Quintet with Alain Bédard on Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare).

For more information, call 514 428-4480 or visit www.beaconsfield.ca

Summerlea United Church, in Lachine (225-50th Av.) gives a concert by Concerto Della Donna, on Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 634-5962.

Lakeshore Players present Artichoke at John Rennie Theatre in Pointe Claire (501 St. John's Blvd.), on Nov. 24, at 8 p.m. For more information, call 514 631-8718.

Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake in Pointe-Claire (11 Rodney Avenue,) presents concert The Spirit World and the Flute, on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. with flutist Jill Rothberg and pianist Anne-Marie Denoncourt as they explore musical gems by Mozart, and others. Donation: $10. For more Information, call 514 364-3027 or 514 697-8015.

West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra Present, “Prague in Autumn” on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., at Saint-Joachim Church in Pointe-Claire (2 Sainte-Anne). For more information, call 514 626-9552.

Ste Anne de Bellevue's Christmas Parade Sing-along Choir of St George's Church will sing popular carols in French and English along Ste-Anne St. on Dec. 1 from 2:30 p.m. until the parade starts.

St George's Church in Ste-Anne de Bellevue (23 Perrault) presents 2nd Annual Christmas Sing-Along, on Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 457-6934.

Christmas Eve Candle-light Service (full choir) at St George's Church (23 Perrault, in Ste-Anne de Bellevue) on Dec. 24, at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 457-6934.

Kirkland Concert Band is seeking new members. Musicians who can read music and play brass, woodwind or percussion instruments are invited. No auditions required. Newcomers are invited to join us at 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays at the Kirkland Recreation Centre (16950 Hymus Blvd.) For more information, call (514) 457-6987.

Choeur-Melodia-Choir invites you to sing for your pleasure-You may book now for winter concert 2007 or spring concert 2008. For more information, call 514-630-4328 or 514-631-6533.

House of Cards, a mixed vocal ensemble is looking for a tenor and a baritone/bass with choral experience. For more information, call 514-697-6581.

Cantabile Chorale and Orchestra invites new singers to join them. Rehearsals are Monday evenings in Pointe Claire. Handel's Messiah' concert is on Dec. 1 at Église Ste Geneviève. All voices welcome. For more information, call 514 453-0238.

WOWCATS (Way Out West Choral And Theatrical Society) will present A Grinchy Christmas on Dec. 15 at Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Drive), at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 514 425-5765.



SOCIAL EVENTS



Ikabana flower arrangements invite you, today Nov.14. Cornelia Syngh will teach about the power of simplicity in making the statement of beauty through her Ikabana flower arrangements. Those arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening. The meeting will take place at 7p.m. at 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Entrance is free for members and free for guests.

Volunteer West Island is having a Senior's Cafe today Nov. 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. For more information call 514 457-5445.

West Island Citizen Advocacy will be hosting a series of community kitchens on the following dates at various West Island locations.

Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ensemble in Beaconsfield (2840 Blvd. St. Charles)

Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Volunteer West Island in Ste Anne de Bellevue (1 rue d' Église). Limited space so register: 514 694-5850.

Dorval-Strathmore United Church in Dorval (310 Brookhaven Ave.) organizes a military whist on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Donation: $5. For more information, call (514) 631-8641.

Carrefour des Aînés de Pierrfonds holds several activities this fall: On Nov. 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Bridge tournament ($3, $5); On Nov. 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Military Whist ($5).

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) presents Teens and Parents Books to Share, on Nov. 20 from 7-8 p.m. To promote Canadian Children's Book Week, a copy of Lesley Choice's "Smoke and mirrors" will be lent to you a month in advance. 13 to 17 year-olds are invited. For information and registration, call 514 630-1218 ex.1624.

Dorval Library in Dorval (1401 Lakeshore Drive) welcomes the Consul General of Japan in Montreal, Mr. Atsushi Nishioka, who will present his country on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. For more information and to pick-up passes, call 514 633-4170.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue’s farmers’ market has begun its second winter season. People are invited to continue to support local farmer and artisan initiatives in a warm and dry location. The winter market will run until mid May every Saturday (closed on Nov 24 and Christmas season) from 9 a.m. to 1p.m., in the basement of the Anglican Church (23 Perreault St, entrance on St. George and Maple). For more information, call 514 457 7244 or write to marchesainteanne@yahoo.ca.

Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets on Sundays for breakfast and conversation from 9:15 to 10.30 a.m. at the Topaze Restaurant (317 St. John's Blvd., in Plaza Pointe Claire. For more information, call 514 421-8799.

Senior men's bridge meets on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. at the Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). No partner required. For information, call 514-697-6082.

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





MEETINGS

Fondation Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal N.D.Î.P General Assembly will meet today Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian big room, near the Patrimonial Church (1 de l’Église, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot). A discussion with Lise Chartier will follow as well as a presentation of Cineast Daniel Bertolino's Docu-report. For more information, call 514 453-5284.



The Social Justice Committee of Montreal and St. Edmund of Canterbury parish invite you to an evening with Javier de Leon, indigenous Mayan from Guatemala, who will speak of his people's struggle against a Canadian-owned gold and silver mine in their community, on Nov. 16 at St. Edmund parish hall (corner of Beaconsfield Blvd. and St. Charles Rd.) For more information, call Margo 514-933-6797.

Grandmothers for the Grandmothers of Africa will host the Great Canadian Quilt at the Mc Cord Museum, on Nov. 16 (from 4-5:30 p.m.), 17, and 18. For more information, visit www.greatcanadianquilt.com

Quebec Family History Society in Pointe Claire (173 Cartier) holds a seminar on what's new in the world of British Genealogy, on Nov. 17 in its library from 1-4 p.m. For ore information, call 514 695-1502.

Shaare Zedek Men's Club Breakfast (5305 Rosedale, corner of Chester) is giving lectures series, on Nov. 18, Nov. 25, and Dec. 2. For more information, call 514 484-1122.

Pierrefonds Library invites homeschoolers to meet, as part of Canadian Children’s Book Week, the storyteller Harriet Xanthakos, on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. (in English). Registration is mandatory. For more information, call 514 620-4181.

Pointe Claire Public Library's Computer Club meets once a month, to talk about computer problems. Next meeting: Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., at 100 Douglas-Shand. For more information, call 514 630-1218.

The Roxboro Library (110 Cartier) gives a conference on the law of attraction, on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 684-8247.

Friends for Mental Health are giving a presentation on Psychosocial-Emergency-Justice on Nov. 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 514 636-6885.

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) welcomes photographer Frederic Hore who will present the kingdom of Jordan: Journeys through an Ancient Land, on Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., at the Council Room (City Hall, 451 St. Jean Blvd., 2nd floor). For more information, call 514 630-1218.

St-Joachim of Pointe Claire parish (2 Ste-Anne) organizes its first ever testimonial evening, and welcomes Robert Dotton, president of the Rona Group who will lecture on the theme "A Christian in Business" at the parish, on Nov. 21 from 7:30-9 p.m., (in French).

The Pierrefonds Public Library (13 555 Pierrefonds) presents the conference, “Personal Goals: what direction do you want your life to take?” with Rachel Hoffman, on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. For information and registration: 514 620-4181.

West Island Citizen Advocacy, as part of the Bread Basket Project, presents an information session on organic foods at the Pointe-Claire Public Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave), on, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 514 694-5850.

Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Guild meets every Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September to May to hook and exchange ideas about traditional Rug Hooking at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield blvd.) For more information, call 514 695-7177.

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 Avenue). For more information, call 514 697-4728.

Low Vision Self-Help Association meets at 1:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Church of St. John the Baptist (233 Ste. Claire Ave., Pointe Claire). Program for Nov 8: "Making the Most of the Hearing you Have, with CHIP" with guest speakers Kenny Suthall and Joodi MacDonald. For more information, call 514 697-3852 or 514 630-6978.

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

Singled Out Toastmasters, a club for singles meets the second and fourth Friday of each month from 7:10 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. at the West Island YMCA (230 Brunswick Blvd. in Pointe Claire).For more information, call 514 213-0446.

Beaconsfield rug hooking group meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until May to hook and exchange ideas about traditional rug hooking at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd). Courses are also offered. For more information, call 514 695-7177.

Lakeshore Coin Club meets every Tuesday of the month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., until May, at Steward Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.). For more information, call Michael Joffre 514 843-3365 or email michaeljoffre@videotron.ca

Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild meets from September through May, weekly, on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Noel Legault Center (245 Lakeshore, Pointe Claire). For more information, call 514 620-3417.

Dorval City Toastmasters Club meets at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1355 chemin Bord du Lac, Dorval), on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 696-5973.

Beaconsfield Newcomers Club (288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield), a social group for women new to the West Island, meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at Centennial Hall in Beaconsfield (288 Beaconsfield Blvd). For more information, call 514 671-0707 or visit www.westisland.ca



FUNDRAISERS



Amcal Family Services in Pointe-Claire is holding a fundraising event on Nov. 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn (7880 Cote de Liesse), from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $30 per person. For more information, call 514 694-3161 ext. 301.

Volunteers of the Foyer Dorval organizes a card game, on Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Auditorium of the Centre d'Hébergement Dorval (225 de la Présentation, corner Dawson), to support activities related to the beneficiaries of Centre. For more information, call 514 637-3208.

Westwood Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the junior campus (2800 du Bordelais, St. Lazare). It'll feature over 20 crafters, tea room and student groups. Don't miss the Famous Raffle. For more information, call 450-458-7599.

The Queen of Angels Academy Foundation invites you to attend our Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Academy. There will be a 1950's theme and proceeds will benefit the West Island Palliative Care Residence & Queen of Angels Academy Foundation. For more information, call 514 636-0900 ext. 255.s

Running Room, in collaboration with the West Island Assistance Fund, is organizing a benefit run, on Nov 17 , at the Ecological Centre of Cap St-Jacques in Pierrefonds (183 chemin du Cap-Saint-Jacques) under the theme…Be active for Change! For more information, call 514 730-7804.

The Montreal Westward Lions Club invites you to the "Terry Jordon Doonan" Annual Memorial Dance, on Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. at 1335 Bord du Lac, in Dorval. Cost: $25. The proceeds will go towards the Mc Gill University Health Centre, and their fight against Ovarian Cancer. For Tickets, call 450 689-0912 or 514 697-7624.



SALES



St. John's United Church in Pointe-Claire (98 Aurora) holds Christmas Rummage Sale, children's and women¹s clothes, books, Baked goods today Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 514 697-6459.

St. Columba by-the-lake Church in Pointe Claire (11 Rodney, corner Belmont) holds its Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 16 (5:30-8:30 p.m.), and on Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 697-2091.

St. John the Baptist in Pointe Claire (233 Ste Claire) holds its Christmas Bazaar and Lunch, on Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, toys, white elephant table, and much more.

St. Mary's Anglican Church in Kirkland (75 Kirkland Blvd.) holds its annual Christmas Fair, on Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bake table, and lots of items.

St. Patrick of the Island Church (278 Shamrock, Pincourt) holds its Christmas Bazaar, on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Country Kitchen Lunch from 11a.m. to 2p.m.

Summerlea United Church Bazaar in Lachine (225-50th) holds its Annual Bazaar on Nov. 17 from 9 am to 2 pm. Country store with homemade tourtieres and apple pies. For more information, call 514 634-2651.

Westwood Christmas Craft Fair, on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the junior campus 2800 du Bordelais in St. Lazare. Over 20 crafters. Baby sitting available. For more information, call 450 458-7599.

St. George Church in Ste Anne de Bellevue (23 Perrault) holds its Christmas Bazaar, on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 457-6934.

Kirkland 55+Club is having Clothing Drive for the Old Brewery Mission until Nov. 30. Clothing donations are welcome: warm hats, mitts & new underwear.

Drop off on Monday between 1:30 to 3:00pm at the Club (16959 Hymus, corner Caravelle St, door from parking lot).

Clothing Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Road) is open Fantastic prices on used, good quality clothing every Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 695-0600.

Notre Dame de Lorette church (33 Lussier St., Pincourt) holds in the basement a Clothing sale for the entire family, every Wednesday, from 9 -11 a.m. 1 to 3 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 514-453-8612.



JUST FOR KIDS

Pierrefonds Library Children from 3 to 5 year olds and their parents are invited to attend the Pyjama Story Time today Nov. 14 at 6: 45 p.m. (in French). Registration is mandatory. For more information, call 514 620-4181.

Pierrefonds Library (13 555 Pierrefonds) invites all 7 to 10 year olds to the workshop “Black and Blue Oceans”. Experience the simulation of oil spillage and test different methods of cleaning up after these disasters, on Nov. 17 at 1:15 p.m. (in French) and at 2:30 p.m. (in English). Registration is mandatory: 514 620-4181. For more information, call 514 620-4181 ext. 208.

For children eager to discover books and fantastic stories, story time with Rita is offered for free of charge at the Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 De Salaberry) on Nov. 17 at 10:15 a.m. for 5 to 7 years old and at 1:30 p.m. for 8 to 12 years old. Registration is mandatory and has started. For more Information, call 514 684-1496.

Rupert Bottenberg will show 13-17 year-old "How to create comic strips", from 2-4 p.m., on Nov. 18, from 3-4 p.m. "Captain Catalyst" will be making his favourite potions for 7 to 10 year-old; on Nov. 20, from 7-8 p.m., Teens and Parents are invited to share books, and on every Tuesday until Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Family Story Hour, for 3 to 4 year-old. For more information, call 514 630-1218 ext. 1624.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time offers a fun filled hour for parents and infants (0-4 yrs): sharing the joys of nursery rhymes, songs and stories, until Dec. 13 in English, on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Riverdale Community Learning Centre (5060 Sources Blvd. / Gouin, room 259). For more information/registration, call Margaret Nicolai: 514 932-5363.

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand, Pointe Claire) invites 4 to 9 year-old to "Stories and a craft", every Friday until Dec. 14 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call 514 630-1219.

West Island YMCA (230 Brunswick, Pointe Claire) offers a program: Y-Pod, for children 10 to 12 year-olds, who can benefit from learning, how to better transition into High-School. Join on Fridays, from 4-6 p.m.

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.

Preschool is available for the 3 and 4 year olds in Dorval at Sarto Desnoyers Community Center (1335 Lakeshore, Dorval). Registration is on. For more information, call 514 631-9394.

The Dorval Elementary Pre-Kindergarten offers a bilingual, structured program which prepares children for their kindergarten year. For 2008/2009 reserve now and place your name on a list. You are under no obligation. For more information, call 514 947-7899.



SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Emmanuel Christian School is hosting the Christian College & University Fair tomorrow, Nov. 15, from 1:30-5 p.m. and 6- 8:30 p.m. Entrance testing is on Nov. 17 for Grades 1 through Secondary 5. For information, and registration: 514 696-6430.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool a non-profit bilingual preschool for 3-4 year olds will be having their first open house/registration for our September 2008 programs. Please join us from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. We are located in the Windermere Chalet(303 Sherbrooke Street, behind Sherwood Forest School. For more information, call Cynthia at 514 693-5665.

John Abbott College Foundation invites you to a Benefit Breakfast in support of the College’s Christmas Fund, on Nov. 22 from 7a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the College cafeteria situated in the Stewart Hall Building alongside the popular “Loonie-Line”. Funds raised will go to students in need of urgent financial assistance to successfully complete their post secondary education.

For reservation, call Debbie Cribb at 514 457-6610 ex 5048.

Dorval Elementary thanks everyone who volunteered and attended its 1st Fall Fair. Don't forget to bring in canned goods Nov. 22 for Thoughtful Thursday. Rehearsals have started for the Cycle 3 play. Pre-K children went trick-or-treating in the school. Students were introduced to the peer mediation program.

St. Edmund's Elementary is holding its annual Christmas Fair on Nov. 24. A few tables are left for artisans. For more information, call Gagliardi at 514 457-7296.



Beaconsfield High School Alumni Association's 50th anniversary Reunion Planning Committee (Thanksgiving weekend '08) meets at BHS on the last Wed. of the month, at 7:30 p.m. in the school library (250 Beaurepaire Drive, Beaconsfield).

Coolbrooke Park Preschool (260 Spring Garden Road, Dollard des Ormeaux) is holding an open house this week from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Come and see a class in action. The Preschool also offers an outstanding bilingual program for 3 and 4 year olds. For more information, call 514 421-7565 or 514 684-1062.



COURSES



Pointe Claire CPR offers several courses this fall: Heart and Stroke Foundation, on Nov. 15, from 6-10 p.m.; Early Child Care and First Aid on Nov. 19, 22, 26, from 7-10 p.m.; HeartSaver/AED on Dec.3, 2007 from 6 - 10 p.m.; and Premiers secours/Garderie (in French) on Dec. 10 and 12 from 6-10 p.m. For more information, call, 514 630 1226.

Friends for Mental Health are giving Art Therapy workshops on Nov. 19, and 26, from 3-5 p.m., and 7-9 p.m.

West Island HSSC will be offering a free eight session psycho-educational group for parents of adolescents. The workshops will be held at CLSC de Pierrefonds (13800 Gouin W.) on Wednesdays evenings from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call Julie Evans at 514 626-2572, ex. 4389.

Westmount YMCA (4585 Sherbrooke Ouest) offers a new community program: Free Bridge Basics Course, until Dec. 19. For more information, call 514 931-6770 ex. 248.

West Island Women’s Centre (70 Belmont, Pointe-Claire will be offering an eight-week support group for women to help them deal with their aging parents. The meetings will be held at the Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Pointe Claire) on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 514 695-8529.

Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons (CHIP) gives intermediate Speechreading (Lipreading) classes on Friday mornings, from 10 a.m. till noon at Mackay Centre (3500 Décarie Blvd), on Nov. 16, 23, 30. Cost: $5. For more information, call 514 482-0500 ext. 215 or visit www.hearhear.org.

West Island Citizen Advocacy will be holding the following courses at our offices at 68 Prince Edward in Pointe-Claire: today Nov. 14, and 21: Building Better Relationships; presented by Suzanne Desparois, Psychologist from 7-9 p.m. Courses are free but seating is limited. Registrations: 514 694-5850.

Concordia University offers a Senior Non-credit program for the Winter session that begins today Nov. 14. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants (permanent residents), aged 55 and over, pay under $30 per one-semester undergraduate course. Choose from a wide range of courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science, such as History, Political Science, Religion, Modern Languages and Literature. For information and an appointment, please call 514-848-2424, ext. 3893.

Literacy Unlimited, a community resource dedicated to the advancement of literacy, can help if you need help reading papers or filling out forms. For more information, call 514 694-0007.

Learn public speaking, presentation and leadership skills at Dorval City Toastmasters Club. Group meets in the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1355 chemin Bord du Lac, Dorval) on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 696-5973.

Beaconsfield Figure Skating Club has on-going registration for the CanSkate, Learn to Skate Program, and other levels of skating. Ages 5 and up are welcome. For more information, call 514 426-8644 or go to beaconsfieldfsc.ca



SUPPORT GROUPS

American Women's Club (Americans living in Montreal) is looking for new members. Join them for annual Thanksgiving luncheon today Nov. 14. For membership information, call 514 990-4187.

Montreal West Island Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m., at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval (1335 Bord du Lac). Dr. Wes Kassouf, Urologist, MUHC, will discuss "Update on Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer." For more information, call 514 694-6412.

NOVA West Island Cancer Support Group is offered to anyone who has cancer or those touched by cancer, wishing support, information and coping strategies. The group meets the last Wednesday of each month at Christmas Park School (422 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield) from 7-9 p.m. For information, call 514 695-8335.

Breast Cancer Wellness Program offers an 8-week program "Mindfulness-Based Whole Person Care" for women who have recently completed their medical treatment for breast cancer, at the Jewish General Hospital Hope and Cope Wellness Centre, until Dec. 3, on Monday mornings. The program is offered in English only - at no cost to patient. For more information, call 514 398-2298, or E-mail: eileen.lavery@mcgill.ca

West Island CALACS offers free services to women sexually assaulted. The centre is currently recruiting women volunteers, an information meeting will be held in English on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Free training will be offered on Nov. 17 to women who are interested in becoming volunteers. For more information, call 514 620-4333.

One Parent Families Association of Canada invites single parents, separated, divorced, or widowed to join each week for Saturday breakfasts. For more information, call 514 685-2717.





VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer West Island in Ste Anne de Bellevue (1, rue de l’Église) needs one-time volunteers for different events: for Kermesse "La foire aux Souvenirs" on Nov. 14, from 2-4:15 p.m.; for Breakfast (Crepes) on Nov.15 (5) from 7:30-8:30 a.m.; for Musical lunch on Nov. 16 from 11a.m. to 1p.m.; for Holiday dinner for visitors and residents, on Dec. 1 and 2. Temporary volunteers and on-going volunteers are also needed. For more information, call 514-457-5445 Patrick Merrigan, ext. 226 or Yolanda Rodriguez ext. 227 or visit www.cabvwi.org

Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation Kiosks at Fairview needs volunteers from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24. For more information please call Sue Lafrance at 514 630-2081 ex. 4.

The West Island Assistance Fund needs an office volunteer to coordinate the distribution of Christmas Baskets. Three to five days per week required starting the last week of October until the first week of January.

The Teapot Center needs someone who is familiar with updating and entering information on the Web using HTML.



CIMOI, an integration service for immigrants, is in need of assistant tutors during after school homework programs at a choice of 4 different elementary schools in the West Island.

Literacy Unlimited needs computer tutors to work with adults.

Cloverdale Centre de Multi-Resource in Pierrefonds is looking for a volunteer to come in once or twice a week to translate documents from French to English.

The Lachine Civitan Club is looking for new members. If you have some time to volunteer and would like to help make a difference in the community, call 514 626-1355, or 514 631-8669.



NOTES

Pastor Doreen Petry is launching a new church and invites the public to a “special gathering on Nov 10, at 7 p.m., at 21275 Lakeshore Rd, Ste Anne de Bellevue.

Solo's dances for the month will be held on Nov. 24, at St-Anges Church, Albert Simard Hall (1415 St-Louis). For more information, call 450 445-3078.

The Pierrefonds Public Library (13 555 Pierrefonds Blvd., Pierrefonds) offers a new delivery service: Le portillon. You can get novels, non fiction books and talking books right to your door. Sign up, it’s free. For more information, call 514 620-4181.

The Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Drive) and Cultural Centre opened forty years ago this November. In celebration of this important anniversary the Library, in collaboration with the Friends of the Dorval Library, will be holding a Membership Drive from until Nov. 30. You can win one of two prizes of one hundred Dorval Main Streets Dollars.

The library is also kicking off its 15th annual “Food for Fines” campaign to help Dorval families in need during the holiday season. During the month of December, members returning late library materials can pay their fines with non-perishable food items.The food will be distributed to local families through Dorval Community Aid. . For more information, please call 514 633-4170 or visit our website at www.city.dorval.qc.ca