Community notes: West Island style

ART EXHIBITS

Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore) presents a Mini Exhibition Pottery from Dec. 1 to Jan. 27. Drop in to admire the work of The Claycrafters.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) exhibits Benoit Laverdière, illustrator and Cartoonist works until Nov. 30. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, artist Louise Beaudoin will exhibit her Paintings. For more information, call 514 684-8247.

Dorval Cultural Center (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) welcomes the Atelier des artisans de poupées who presents Childhood Dolls on Dec. 1 and 2. These crafted porcelain dolls come from all over Quebec. For more information, call 514 633-4170.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus) presents photographs by Darroch Robertson and Rita Paul as well as decorative candles by Fiona Robertson from Dec. 1 to 30. All are invited to join the artists at their vernissage on Dec. 2, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For information and opening hours during the holidays call the library at 514 630-2726.

Artist Dianne Brazeau will be showing her paintings at the Dorval library (1401 Lakeshore Drive) from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, and Francine Hamel Denneny will be showing hers at the Dorval City Hall (60 Martin av.) from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 also.

Galerie de Ville presents an exhibition of mixed media works, "The Time for Answers", by artist Alain Salesse until Dec. 23. For more information, call 514 684-1012 ext. 298.

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents an exhibition for youth "Nativity Scenes from Around the World", until Jan. 13,from the collection of St-Joseph Oratory. Discover Christmas Crèches from all over the world. For more information, call 514 630-1220.

The Hudson Artists are exhibiting every weekend until New Year's eve at 407 Main Road in Hudson. 10 % of our proceeds will be going to Nova in Hudson. For more information, call 450 458-1444 or 514 945-7300.

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.

Galerie Pierre Seguin will launch its fifth annual tribute to women fighting breast cancer through an art exhibition called "Hommage", that gather 32 professional artists and members of the West Island Dragon Boat Team in a joint effort to raise money for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, on Dec. 23. For more information, call 514 453-9530 or 1-877-453-9530.



PERFORMANCE

Montreal Welsh Male Choir presents “Memories of Christmas” on Nov. 30 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Pierrefonds (12301 Colin St) at 7:30 pm. Info: 514 684-4460, and on Dec. 1 at Beaurepaire United Church in Beaconsfield (25 Fieldfare Ave.) at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 514 695-5448.



From Vivaldi to Paco De Lucia, Grand Concert at Saint-Joachim church in Pointe Claire (2 Ste-Anne Avenue), on Nov.30, at 8 p.m. Tickets $12 and $6. For more information, call 514 630-1220.

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents Julien et les Lutins, Christmas tale for 6 to 9 year olds narrated in French by Jacques Foucher on Dec.1, at 1:30 p.m. Free, but passes are required: 514-630-1220.

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.

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.

West Island Chorus Sweet Adeline International presents a Christmas concert, on Dec. 1 atn8 p.m., at St-Joachim Church in Pointe Claire (2 Ste-Anne). For more information, call 514-626-4311.

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents Sphere Reflection, a jazz concert by Auguste Quintet directed by Alain Bédard, on Dec.2, at 3 p.m. Free but passes are required: 514-630-1220.

Ballet Ouest de Montreal presents Nutcracker 2007, a holiday classic, on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., at Pierre Péladeau Center (300 de Maisonneuve Est Blvd.) For more information, call 514 987-6919.

Kirkland Concert Band presents a Christmas Dessert Concert on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., at Christ Church in Beaconsfield (455 Church Street). Proceeds will benefit church Christmas baskets and the band. For more information, call 514 428-0292.

Low Vision Self-Help Association will host its' annual free Christmas Concert featuring the Octet Plus choir on Dec. 5 at 7:45 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Baptist (233 Ste. Claire Avenue, Pointe Claire). For more information, call 514 697-3852.

John Abbott College presents the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Kauffman and Hart, "You Can't Take It With You", on Dec. 6, 8, 11 and 15. For more information, call 514 457-2447.

Ste Anne Singers present their Christmas Concert, Carols of the World on Dec. 7 at Église de la Présentation-de-la-Sainte-Vierge in Dorval (665 de l’Église), and on Dec. 8 at Union United Church in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, (24 Maple Ave.). Both concerts are at 8 p.m. For more information, call 514 457-9149, or visit www.sainteannesingers.org

Stewart Hall Singers present a Christmas concert on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. at St-Joachim Church in Pointe Claire (2 Ste Anne). For more information call 514 697-8884 or 514 631-4951

Spectrum Vocal Ensemble presents the concert "Childhood Dream" at 8 p.m. on Dec 7 and 8 at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (70 Beaconsfield Blvd.) For information call 450 458-2296.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in LaSalle (7110 Newman Blvd.) presents a free Christmas concert on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Concert Band will present a Christmas Dessert Concert on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Lachine (377-44th Avenue). Please bring a donation of non-perishable food. For more information, call 514 428-0636.

Hudson Village Theatre's 15th Anniversary Winter Season brings you an evening of song with The People's Gospel Choir of Montreal on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. The concert will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hudson (413 Main Road). For more information, call 450 458-5361.

Duo harpists Lori Gemmell of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra and Jennifer Swartz of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra present concert Harps by Candlelight, on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake (11 Rodney Avenue, Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514 364-3027 or 514 697-8015.

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.

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 514 425-5767.



SOCIAL EVENTS



The Shop and Share at Pragai Couture will take place today Nov. 28 from 5-9 p.m., at 105 Ste-Anne. The proceeds will benefit West Island Community Shares (WICS). Pragai is offering 15% to 50% of sales to WICS. For more information, call 514 457-6498.

Royal Canadian Legion Dorval branch (575 Jean Marie Landry) will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. (All proceeds go to buy Christmas baskets for West Island Needy. For more information, call 514 636-9039.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 85/90 in Lachine (3015 Henri Dunant) presents its Christmas Dinner Dance on Dec. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and its Christmas Military Whist on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514 637-8200.

The West Island Palliative Care Residence will hold its 3rd annual Festive Homes Tour, on Dec 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on tickets selling points, call 514 693-1718.

Volunteer West Island in Ste Anne de Bellevue (1 de l’Église) will have its next Senior’s Café on Dec. 19. Also the next session of Tai Chi for seniors will start on Jan.15 at the same address. Registration: 514 457-5445 ex. 231 (Jan.10).

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 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



Jacques Genest, Director of Cardiology at the MUHC will discuss the prevention of cardiovascular disease, today Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas Shand). For more information, call 514 630-1218.

Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall presents Myanmar… Le Mystère Bouddhiste, on

Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Passes required. Travel-lecture in French. For more information, call: 514-630-1220.

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.

Quebec Family History Society gives a lecture on What's new in the world of Irish Geneaology, and what new databases are available, on Dec. 1 from 1-4 p.m. at QFHS Library in Pointe Claire (173 Cartier Ave). For more information, call 514 695-1502.

Canadian Council of Muslim Women gives a conference on several topics on Dec. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1355 René-Levesque West (YMCA, studio 2). For more information, call 514 945-6860 or 514 909-1065.

Refuge RR for Horses is a registered charitable organization that rescues, rehabilitates and provides homes for abused, neglected or abandoned horses. Local musicians present Happy Hour for horses benefit show on Dec. 1 from 5– 9 p.m. at Bourbon Street West in Pointe Claire (1866 Sources Boulevard). For more information, call 514 774-0271.

Pierrefonds Cultural Centre (13850 Gouin West) gives a conference on "building a better health and lifestyle for you and your family and also learn about having a business opportunity", on Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 514 426-2073.

The West Island Diabetes Association will be having a meeting on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at 750 Dawson Ave., Dorval on the topic "Update on research to aid (Type 2) Diabetes". Speaker: Dr. Francois Yale of the Royal Victoria Hospital. For more information, call 514 630-2225, ext. 5339.

Dorval Artists Association will hold its General Meeting before Christmas on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., at Sarto Desnoyer Community Centre. For more information, call 514 633-4000.

Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Drive) welcomes Phung Phan who will present La Pologne à travers trois villes, a Lecture and slide presentation (in French), on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. To pick up passes, call 514 633-4170.

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) welcomes Madeleine Buck, assistant director of McGills's School of Nursing and Royal Orr who will discuss her experiences from a trip Tanzania to help alleviate the Aids pandemic, on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in Council Room (City Hall 451 St. Jean, 2nd floor). For more information, call 514 630-1218.

The West Island Women's Centre will team up with Valois United Church in Pointe-Claire (70 Belmont Avenue) to host the annual vigil to remember the 14 young women killed at the Ecole Polytechnique on December 6, 1989. The vigil will take place on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 514 695-8529.

Weight Loss Club is challenging you with an 8-Week Program Advising Proper Nutrition and Exercise. Meet once a week and be involved in a fun, motivating group. Competition starts on Jan 7, 2008. Cash prize to the winner. Register before Dec. 17 and receive a free consultation. Registration: 514 242-6865.

Pointe Claire library's Computer Club will meet on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at 100 Douglas Shand. For more information, call 514 630-1218.

Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies gives a lecture on Montreal's Romanian Jewish immigrants, 1900-1939 on March 10, 2008 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Concordia Religion Building, FA 202 (2060 Mackay). For more information, visit www.concordia.ca

Friends For Mental Health (750 Dawson) offers the service of Warren Copeland, a liaison Copeland, every second and fourth Monday evening of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 514 636-6885.

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 in Pointe Claire). 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 in Dorval (1355 chemin Bord du Lac), 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



Pragai Couture in Ste Anne de Bellevue will hold the event Shop and Share today Nov. 28 from 5-9 p.m., at 105 St. Anne. Pragai is offering 15% to 50% of sales to West Island Community Shares. For more information, call 514 457-6498.

Fundraiser event for Dreams Take Flight, from Air Canada to Walt Disney World, will take place on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Île Perrot Community Centre (150 Perrot Blvd.) For more information, call 514 425-6711.

A variety show to benefit AMCAL Family services will take place on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at Bourbon Street West in Pointe Claire (1866 Sources Blvd.) For more information, call 514 710-0551.

Saku Koivu Foundation is holding a fundraiser for a series of PET scan machines which can detect and assist in the treatment of cancer in much earlier stages, on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., at 286 Bord du Lac in Pointe Claire. For more information, call 514 776-6152.



SALES



Morgan Arboretum Christmas Sale will start on Dec.1 and run as long as supplies last, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pines Cottage Gatehouse in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (150 chemin des Pins). For more information, call 514 398-7811.

Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 91will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Ste Anne de Bellevue at 28 Ste Anne. Bake Table, White Elephant, Books, and Crafts. For more Information, call 514 457-9332.

Out of Hand Promotions presents 25 unique artisans displaying and selling their authentic, handcrafted art on Dec. 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St-James Exhibition Hall in Hudson (642 Main Road). Coffee and tea proceeds donated to Le Nichoir, Wild Bird Sanctuary. For more information, call 450 424-2099.

War Memorial Library in Hudson (60 Elm) holds a Book sale from Dec. 3 to Dec. 8 starting at 2:30 p.m. Special Christmas book table. Call 450 458-4814 for library hours.

The annual Dorval Pottery Guild Christmas Sale will be held on Dec. 8 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Dec. 9 (13 a.m.-4 p.m.), at the DPG pottery studio, in the Sarto Desnoyer Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Vernissage: Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 514 426-9373.

Union Church's Boutique "24" in Ste Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.) opens every Thursday from 12-4 p.m. For more information, call 514 457-5819.

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. 1-3 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 514-453-8612.



JUST FOR KIDS

Pointe Claire Public Library invites 7 to 12 year-old to create their Christmas Tree ornament on Dec. 8 from 3-4 p.m. at the Valois branch (68 Prince-Edward), and on Dec. 9 from 3-4 p.m. at the Central Library (100 Douglas-Shand).

Pointe Claire Public library invites 3 to 7 year-old to Christmas Story Hour and Songs, on Dec. 10 from 7-8 p.m. at the Central library (100 Douglas-Shand), and on Dec. 12 from 7-8 p.m. at the Valois branch (68 Prince-Edward). For more information, call 514 630-1218 #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

Macdonald High School- Open House will be Dec. 6, from 7-9 pm. The Pep Rally to celebrate our school becoming an International Peaceful School & Flag Raising Ceremony will occur today Nov. 28. The Macdonald students float will proudly appear in the St Anne de Bellevue Santa Claus Parade.

John Rennie High School's Actor's Studio is performing their holiday production of

"Sleeping Jack Whittington and the Seven Bears", a British pantomime, on Dec. 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Rennie Theatre (501 boul St. Jean, Pointe Claire). Tickets are 6$ (students/seniors) and 12$ (adults). For more information, call Jeff Pinsky at 514-697-3210.

From Dorval Elementary School (1750 Carson): On Sept 28th all our students participated in our 1st annual Terry Fox Walk $ 617.12 was collected for this very important cause.

On October 20th we had our 1st annual Fall Fair, thank you to all who participated in making this a great success; just over $ 9000.00 was raised!

On November 14th the kindergarten students went ice skating at the Dorval Arena, fun was had by all.

From Emmanuel Christian School: The citrus orders will arrive on Dec. 4. We exceeded last year’s sales. Thanks to all who participated.The season has started and our Boys and girls basketball teams are showing their incredible skills. Congratulations on your recent wins!

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).



COURSES



Pointe Claire CPR offers several courses this fall: HeartSaver/AED on Dec.3 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 Dec.3, 10 and 17, from 3-5 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. For registration, call 514 636-6885.

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.

Dollard Centre for the Art (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) is offering Adult Interior Decorating Seminars with designer Aurélien Guillory. For more information, visit www.dollardartcentre.com

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.

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.

Literacy Unlimited, a community resource dedicated to the advancement of literacy, can help if you have trouble reading papers or filling out forms. Bring your forms and papers to our clinic every Thursday from 4- 8 p.m. 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

Come and support Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson, Dorval), on Dec 6, 13 and 20. For more information, call 514 636-6885.

In collaboration with Emploi-Québec, the YWCA of Montreal will be offering free assistance through our Single Mothers’ Program to all mothers who would like to join the workforce. The program begins in January 2008 and spaces are limited. To register, please call 514 866-9941 ext. 416.

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. 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 matches you with diverse volunteer opportunities that suit your interests, availability and aspirations, see listing below. For more information, see www.cabvwi.org or call 514 457-5445.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for volunteers to fill different positions. They need someone for office work, primarily data entry. They also need someone to recruit volunteers over the phone to help in the door-to-door campaign during February.



Volunteer West Island is presently in need of handypersons to help seniors with small chores around the house. They also need volunteers interested in joining their Board of Directors. The Meals on Wheels kitchens in Kirkland and Beaconsfield are in desperate need of drivers.

A residence for low income seniors, in Pierrefonds, needs a volunteer to attend Board meetings every two months and to serve as Treasurer of the Board. They also need a volunteer to help in the dining room.

Volunteer Assisted Services need volunteer drivers that will accompany clients to medical appointments. Parking permits will be issued to each driver and they will be compensated for operating expenses.

The Canadian Cancer Society is in need of 10 volunteers to be part of the Organizing Committee for their West Island Relay for Life.

Pointe Claire Army Cadets needs a volunteer music instructor for 1-2 hours on Saturdays.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of West Island are in need of volunteer mentors for its Elementary In-School Mentoring Program. There are several boys in need of a male role model. It only takes one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Become a kid again and help out a child in your community. Call 514 694-6100.

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

Dollard-des-Ormeaux Public Library (12001 De Salaberry) will be collecting non-perishable food as well as wrapped presents, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 18. Donations will be forwarded to local charities. Please indicate whether the present is appropriate for a boy or girl, and for which age group it would be most suitable. For more information, call 514 684-1496.

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.

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

Tom Levitt, a 55 year old writer, painter, musician living in Senneville offers free cultural activities such as The Jazz Workshop for Beginners on Mondays 8-11p.m., in Ste Anne de Bellevue. For more information, call 514 457 0323, or tom.levitt@sympatico.ca



North-West food bank in Roxboro is collecting non-perishable food. Residents are invited to drop their items off from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at these car dealers' locations: Mercedes Benz canada inc., Acura Gabriel, Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Mazda 2-20,Volkswagen, Civic Honda, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia Gabriel, Mitsubishi Gabriel (in Dollard des Ormeaux), and Desjardins Ford Lincoln in Roxboro.