Community notes: West Island style

Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore) presents another expo for youth, "The Mole Sisters" from April 5 to May 4. For more information, call 514-630-1220.

The students of artist Barbara Simmons will exhibit their paintings at an Open House on April 6 at 90 Bord du Lac, in Pointe Claire. The doors will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.artistbarbarasimmons.com

Hudson Artists hold their Exhibition and Sale on April 25, 26, and 27.

Vernissage: Friday Apr 25 at 7:30 p.m. at 9:30 p.m. Continuing Saturday & Sunday, from 10 am - 5 pm. Wine and Cheese - Everyone Welcome- Raffle painting donated by Cat Frahloff. Draw proceeds donated to the NOVA Hudson Stephen Shaar Community Center (394 Main Road, Hudson). Free Admission.

Lakeshore Association of Artists will display more than 150 original paintings at its annual Spring Exhibition and Sale in aid of NOVA (West Island Branch) on April 19 and 20, at Fritz Farm (20477 Lakeshore Rd., Baie d’Urfe) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents Robert Roussil: Works on Paper, an exhibition of paintings and collages done since 2000, until May 4.

Lakeshore Stamp Club's annual exhibition "Lakeshore 2008" will be held on April 4-6 at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Center (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) Over one hundred frames, show covers and illustrated postmarks will be exhibited. For more information, call 514-697-2952.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd) presents abstracts by Kirkland artist Howard Eva from April 2 to 30. All are welcome to meet the artist at his vernissage on April 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-2726.



Galerie de la Ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) presents until April 20 an exhibition of watercolour paintings by artist Peter Law entitled Another Look at Watercolour.



The Roxboro Library is looking for artists interested in exhibiting their artwork. Call Julie Rémillard-Bélanger at 514-684-8247 for an appointment.

Galerie de la Ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) invites professional and semi-professional artists who wish to be considered for exhibitions in the year 2009 to visit www.Dollardartcentre.com for exhibition details, rules and submission forms.

Exhibition call for artists 2008, submission period until July 30. Exhibition will be from Sept. 10 to Oct. 12. Title: Flights of Fancy; The Imaginary Canadian Stamp Collection. For exhibition details, rules and submission forms, visit www.Dollardartcentre.com



PERFORMANCE



Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra presents its Spring Concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Park United in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview). Donation, $10. For more information, call 514-426-1904.

Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore) presents a classical concert "Autour de Marin Marais" on April 6 at 3 p.m. For more information, call 514 630-1220.

Ste Geneviève United Church at Dollard des Ormeaux (4697 St. John's Blvd.) is holding a Benefit Concert on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. to support On Rock Ministries Food Bank. Featuring Community and Special Guests! $10 Refreshments included in price. For more information, call 514 626-4795.

John Abbott College presents "Urinetown the Musical" by Greg Kotis on April 2, 3, 4, and 5 at 8 p.m. Matinees available on April 4, at noon, and April 5 at 2 p.m. For box office and information, call 514-457-2447.

Melodia Choir will be performing a concert entitled Jubilee Spirit,

in celebration of Corpus Christi Parish's Golden Jubilee at the church, 16 Pacific Ave., in Senneville, on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, or $25 per family and may be obtained at the door or by calling

514-457-6207.

Montreal Council for the arts presents Quasar – Bourassa Quintet on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Community Centre (12001 de Salaberry). A rare union between the energetic saxophone quartet, Quasar, and the incomparable pianist François Bourassa. Admission is free. For more information, call: 514 684-1012 ext. 402 or 210.

Hudson Village Theatre presents "A Flea in her Ear", until April 6. ($25) Box Office: 450-458-5361.

“Oliver!", the well-known musical, will be presented at Lindsay Place High School Auditorium (11 Broadview, Pointe-Claire), on April 10 at 7:30 p.m., on April 11 at 7:30 p.m., and on April 12 from 2-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors & $5 for students and will be going on sale March 31. For information and reservations, call 514-694-2760.

St. Barnabas theatre group "A Company of Friends" is presenting the comedy "Lend Me a Tenor" by Ken Ludwig at its annual dinner theatre on April 4, 11, 18 ($15), and on Saturdays (dinner $25) March 29, April 5, 12, 15 and a matinee ($15) on April 13. For information and tickets, call 514-684-9090 or 514-684-4460.

Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake in Pointe-Claire (11 Rodney Avenue) presents a Musical Journey on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the concert donations will be given to: Life Without Aids which is a Presbyterian Church programme supporting HIV, AIDS prevention and awareness in Kenya. For more information, call 514-364-3027 or 514-697-8015.

Montreal City Voices of Harmony, a Women's a cappella chorus invites all women who love to sing to come visit us. Rehearsals: Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at First Christian Reform Church (52 Joseph Paiement, Dollard des Ormeaux). For more information, call 514-685-3924.

Miniature Enthusiasts of Montreal will be hosting its 28th Annual Dollhouse and Miniature Show on March 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holiday Inn Pointe Claire (6700 Trans Canada Highway). For more information call 514-684-4537.



Becket Players present the hilariously Way-off Broadway production ‘The case of the Immortal Corpse,’ a classic whodunit, that will leave the audience laughing long after the show is over. Tickets for the 2008 season are currently on sale at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre box office at the price of $25. The box office is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until May 10. Tickets can also be purchased at show time. Shows run every Friday and Saturday from April 19 to May 10. For more information, check www.becketplayers.ca or call 514-979-3029.



FUNDRAISERS



Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island organizes the 32nd Annual Bowlathon to help raise money for children on April 26, 27, and on May 3, 4. For more information call 514-694-6100 ext. 33.

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada needs participants, volunteers and sponsors for the 2008 Montreal Spring Sprint. Come walk or run to help raise funds on June 15, at 9 a.m. at Parc Angrignon. A family day is planned with lots of children's activities. To register or for information, visit www.braintumour.ca or call 514-744-9226.

Hudson Music Club is holding a fundraiser. The proceeds go to La Passerelle, a women's shelter. For more information, call 514-848-9696.

Le Nichoir’s volunteers are asking organizations, companies and individuals to donate items to auction at their annual Benefit Dinner and Auction “For the Birds” to be held in Hudson on April 4. With this auction, Le Nichoir hopes to raise enough money to support its

wild bird rehabilitation and educational activities this year. For more information, call Le Nichoir at 450-458-2809.

BeneRock 3 is a charity benefit dance that will be held on April 26 at 8 p.m., at Clydes (286 Lakeshore, Pointe Claire). There will be prizes and raffles and two great bands to make this show Rock. All proceeds will be donated to the West Island Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland. Tickets available at the door, or at the Residence ($5), call 514-693-1718 x 227.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec launches its annual Show Your Heart campaign to raise awareness of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. During February, Heart Month, many fundraising activities will be organized all around the province. To make a donation or to become a volunteer, call the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, at 514-636-4599 or visit our web site www.heartandstroke.qc.ca.



SALES

St. John the Baptist (233 Ste Claire, at Pointe Claire), holds a book sale on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

St. John’s United Church (98 Aurora, Pointe-Claire) holds a Rummage Sale -Children’s and women’s clothes, books - on April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Free coffee. For more information, call 514-697-6459.

Strathmore United Church in Dorval (310 Brookhaven corner Carson) holds a garage and books sale on April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.



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 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 514-453-8612.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue’s farmers’ market runs until May 10 every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the basement of the Anglican Church (23 Perreault St, entrance on St. George and Maple). You will be able to buy organic meat, fresh artisan bread, baked goods, honey, organic goat’s cheese, jams, preserves, Ethiopian enjara rolls and other goods, coffee and sweet treats. For more information, call 514-457-7244 or e-mail marchesainteanne@yahoo.ca



SOCIAL EVENTS

For Lucien-Page class of 1983 class reunion, an evening will be held on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, an evening of old friends, music and a light buffet. For more information please contact us at: lucienpage25ans@hotmail.com or call 514-773-4351(Marie).



Artists and musicians wanted for the newly opened Café Swiss in Ste Anne de Bellevue. Cultural programme. Trade book for coffee. For more information, call Café Swiss 514 674-2233.

Volunteer West Island (1 de l’Église, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue) offers

Internet for Seniors (French) on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m.

Courses begin April 9 and are free- 1 session per week during 6 weeks.

For more information, call 514-457-5445.

Wine & cheese party, everyone welcome, Stephanie Lilly will present her book “Conquering the Mountain”, her approach to Staying Positive, is a reflection on the challenges faced by a woman artist coping with Multiple Sclerosis, on April 13, from 2-4 p.m. at CHSLD Bayview Centre (27 Lakeshore Blvd., Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-695-9384. Proceeds donated to MS Society.

Strathmore United Church, in Dorval (310 Brookhaven, corner Carson) holds a Military Whist on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Donation: $5 each. To reserve tables, call Irene: 514-631-8641 or Susan: 514-631-9628, before April 16.



Le Carrefour des Aînés de Pierrefonds (14068 Gouin Blvd., Pierrefonds) holds several activities. On April 23, Military Whist from 7:30 to 10 p.m., on April 5, evening dance at 7:30 p.m. Bring your wine, on April 14, bridge tournament from 12:30-4 p.m. For information on tickets, call 514-624-1449.

Circles & Squares Dance Club welcomes all registered square dancers to its 50th Anniversary Dance on April 5 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Kirkland Community Centre (16950 Hymus, Kirkland). For more information, call 514-626-0979 or 514-697-8689.

Lac St-Louis Lions offer you their world class coaching staff for an Elite Hockey School which caters to Elite Level hockey players. Come train with the Professional Coaching Staff that makes the Lac St. Louis Lions one of the best Midget AAA teams in the province and has produced more NHL players than any other Midget AAA team in Québec. For more details visit our website at www.lsllions.com

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 85/90 (3015 Henri Dunant Street,

Lachine) hold a Military Whist on April 7 at 1 p.m., and a dinner and comedy evening with Joey Elias on April 25 at 5 p.m. For costs inquiries and information call 514-637-8002.

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage (1850 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval) presents Focus, an exhibit of photography and optical instruments from the 19th and 20th centuries, until April 27. Call the Museum at 514 633-4314 to confirm opening hours.

Exercise your brain at the senior men's bridge on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Cedar Park United Church, Pointe Claire. No partner required. For information, call 514-697-6082.

Ste Anne- de- Bellevue Community offers Karate and Meditation Dojo on Wednesday from 8-9:30 pm. Make your body savage and your mind refined. Express your fighting spirit in a context of harmony with others. A special welcome to the elderly and the handicapped. Voluntary contribution. Info: Tom Levitt 514-457-0323.



MEETINGS



Public Scribe Service: Literacy Unlimited, as a means of addressing the needs of adults who struggle with low literacy, offers a free public scribe service. This service is designed to help people who have difficulty reading official documents, filling out forms, and writing or proof-reading. Thursdays from 4-8 p.m., at John Rennie High School (501 St-Jean, Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-694-0007.

Canoeing a Continent: On the Trail of Alexander Mackenzie is a lecture that will be presented on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval). Passes must be picked up at the Library beforehand as space is limited. For more information, call 514-633-4170.

Pierrefonds Library (13 555 de Pierrefonds) invites you to attend the conference “Les carrières de l’avenir” on April 3 at 7.30 p.m. You want to learn about job opportunities and make a career move? This free event is for you, with Yves Jutras of Emploi Québec. Registration: 514 620-4181.

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Montreal Centre presents a free public discussion on April 3 at 8 p.m. at John Abbott College

(Penfield Building, Room #204).

Mom in Business holds several activities: Meeting on Restoring Balance at Loblaws Atelier (4849 St. John's) on April 3 at 7 p.m., meeting on Marketing Tips & Tricks on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at NDG Community Center (3757 Prud'Homme), and an infomercial interactive workshop on April 16 at TD Waterhouse in Pointe Claire (755 St. John's, # 120)

from 6-9 p.m. Must pre-register www.mibconnections.com



Word of Mouth Singles is celebrating its 4th anniversary at Circles Resto Lounge (730 Montreal-Toronto Blvd., Dorval) on April 5, at 7:30 p.m. Reservations: 514-369-9290 or 514-421-1672.



Steri-Animal is holding a cat/kitten adoption clinic at the Global-Pitou Minou & Compagnons (245F St. Jean blvd.) on April 5 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Foster homes and volunteers/drivers are needed. For more information, call 514-938-6150 or visit www.steri-animal.petfinder.com

The National Women’s Show will take place at the Palais des Congrès, on April 4, from noon – 9 p.m., on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold their annual meeting on April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul (3415 Redpath, Montréal). Mrs. Anita Mack will speak about faces of mission. Meeting open to all, including men. For more information, call 450-458-1918.

Viviane Schinasi-Silver will be signing copies of her book, "42 Keys to the Second Exodus: Memoirs of a Life", the seeds of which were planted in Egypt and flourished in Canada, on April 6, from 2:30 -4 p.m., at Library Clio (245-N St-Jean, Pointe-Claire) For more information, call 514-457-5733.



West Island Women's Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont) is having its registration day for new members on April 8 from 1-3 p.m. / 7-8 p.m. April 10 will be the last day to hand in nominations for Volunteer Awards and Mila Voynova Instructor Award. Courses for the Spring session begin on April 14.

Director of the McGill Arthroplasty Group and the Jo Miller Chair in Orthopaedic Research at the MUHC, Dr. Michael Tanzer will talk about his pioneering work in joint replacement surgery, New, Less Invasive Surgical Procedures for Hip and Knee Replacement at the MUHC on April 8 at 7 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd., Kirkland). For information and to reserve a seat call 514-630-2726.

St. Luke's Parish in DDO (106A Anselme-Lavigne) invites you to come, experience the Healing Love of Jesus in the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconcilation & Anointing of the Sick at our bilingual Mass with healing prayers, on April 8. Begins with Rosary at 7p.m. Prayer Teams will also be available. Corner WestPark, Wheelchair access. Contact Penny at 514-683-1082.

Ms. Aldona Satterthwaite is the editor of the Canadian Garden Magazine, recipient of the Editor of the Year Award, as well as a Master Gardener. On April 9 she will show us how to use our plants and flowers to create beautiful and colorful gardens, at the Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield) at 7.30 pm. The tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call 514 695-8447.

Robert Lalonde will be at Pierrefonds Library in Pierrefonds (13 555 Pierrefonds) on April 10 at 1.30 p.m. to discuss his books. Come and meet this novelist and playwright. Free. Registration: 514 620-4181.

Low Vision Self-Help Association meets at 1:15 pm. on the second Thursday of each month at The Church of St. John the Baptist (233 Ste. Claire Ave., Pointe Claire). Program for Apr 10 is entitled “Young for Life” with guest speaker Peter Schwarz. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 514-697-3852 or 514-630-6978.



Solo Lachine Dance invites you to join them on April 12 & 26. If you like dancing and meeting new friends, this is the place for you. Dance begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 450-445-3078 or 514-683-4948.

Word of Mouth Singles we will meet at Vin Go Winemaking Center, Marché de l'Ouest (11788 A boul. de Salaberry, Dollard des Ormeaux), on April 13, at 4 p.m. to make and bottle 2 wines from down under, that we have selected after consultation with resident expert Mark Eagle. Each participant will bottle and receive 2 each of white and red wine

, and we will then proceed to La Porte Grecque in DDO (4600 Blvd. des Sources), for a special Greek Mezze dinner and wine tasting. For information on prices and reservations: Rosalie 369-9290 or Elliot 421- 1672.



Naturopath Mary Swaine from the Queen Elizabeth Health Centre will give an informative conference filled with lots of lovely scents and other tidbits on aromatherapy on April 17 at 7p.m. Offered free of charge at Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry). Registration recommended as of January 3. For more information, call: 514-684-1496.

West Island Community Resource Center conceived the Network Lunch Conferences to help our youth who suffer from mental illness to reduce potentially violent behaviour. Next Network Lunch Conference will be presented by psychologists Dr.Phil Harden and Dr. Arlene Hagen, and held at the Airport Hilton Hotel on April 18. Come to learn about the services offered at the Gilman Day Hospital, their approaches and strategies for families who struggle with the challenges of mental illness. Registration required by April 15. For more information, call 514-694-6404.



To celebrate "la Journée mondial du livre et du droit d’auteur", meet Montreal author Mary Soderstrom as she reads and talks about her latest novel "The Violets of Usambara" on April 23 at 7 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17 100 Hymus Blvd). Free admission. For information call 514 630-2726.



Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) invites you to meet with Astronaut Dave Williams on April 24 at 7 p.m. at 2nd floor, Council Room, City Hall.

Beauty, Health and wellness Exposition is being held at the Chateau Vaudreuil (21700 Transcanadienne, Vaudreuil) on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event allows the public to interact with People in the Beauty health and wellness industry. Proceeds are going to go to Breast Cancer Research. We would like to have as many exhibitors as possible since the money will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Info: 514-718-4607.

Lachine Hospital Foundation invites you to join us for our 2008 Wine and Cheese Tasting on May 2 at 7 p.m. at Buffet Sorrento (1275 Dollard, Lasalle). The theme for the evening is the strong bond between Chili (represented by its wines) and Quebec (represented by its varieties of cheese).

Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons (CHIP) holds several programs this spring: HEAR Program - Aural Rehabilitation series. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced lipreading (speechreading),

all at Mackay Centre (3500 Décarie Blvd.) But for dates and time, call info CHIP at 514-482-0500 ext. 215 or visit www.hearhear.org

Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library offers you the Home Delivery service! This service is offered to library members that experience difficulty in coming to the library year round or part of the year. The delivery is kindly done by volunteers. For more in formation, call 514-684-1496.

The Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club is offering two $ 2000 scholarships to female university students, residents of the West Island, who are enrolled in a Quebec university in undergraduate or graduate studies for the academic year 2008-2009. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and solid academic standing and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. For further information and applications, contact the MLUWC Scholarship Committee at 514-695-2502, or email barbara.barclay@concordia.ca, or visit the MLUWC website at: www.mluwc.com

YWCA Montreal is looking for artistic and creative women (60 +) interested in becoming involved in a new intergenerational project starting soon! This new YWCA program is designed to counter the stereotypical socialization of young girls aged 6 to 9 years old, through the production of stories, puppets, theatre, etc.

YWCA of Montreal will be offering free assistance through our Single Mothers’ Program to all who would like to join the workforce. To register, please call 514-866-9941 ext. 416.

WOWCATS is welcoming new members of all ages for its Spring review of Rodgers & Hammerstein. They rehearse on Sundays at 2 p.m. Chalet at Parc Aumais, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. For information, call 514 425-5767.



Batshaw Youth and Family Centres are looking for a foster home for 10-year-old Ann, presently living in a group home. Ann is charming but can be quick to anger, which stems from a history of rejection, however she is getting professional help for that. For more information, call Batshaw Homes for Children at 514-932-7161 ext. 338.



Looking for unique birthday or Mother's Day gifts? Have you dreamed of working at home to make some extra money? Then this event is for you. Come and see consultants from home businesses such as Epicure Selections, Usbourne Books, Stampin'Up, PartyLite and Discovery Toys. Buy hand-made crafts, such as paintings, baby items, pottery, wooden crafts and much more from our many artisans. Have a light lunch at our cafe. Enjoy home-made baked goods and sandwiches at reasonable prices. Try your luck and buy a ticket to win great prizes! Bring your friends and spend the day with us. For more information call Kathy at 514-633-0635.



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.

Lakeshore Coin Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. until May at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests are welcome. For more information, call 514 843-3365.

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

Parish of Corpus Christi, comprising the towns of Baie d'Urfe, Ste. Anne de Bellevue and Senneville is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special masses on April 13 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 514-457-5326.

West Island HSSC offers a diabetic clinic. You can consult nutritionists and nurses for Type 2 Diabetes at the CLSC Lac St. Louis. For information, call 514-697-4111, ext. 1339.

Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Guild meets every Monday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) until May to hook and exchange ideas on traditional rug hooking at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Courses available. For more information, call Denise 514-695-7177.

Teja's Animal refuge needs warm blankets and comforters to keep the animals warm this winter. For information and to donate your discarded items, call 514-630-1993.

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

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

Do you want to learn to communicate your ideas more effectively and meet other singles at the same time? Singled Out Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at the West Island YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) from 7:10-9:10 p.m. For more information, call 514-213-0446.

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 Lakeshore Dr.), 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 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Beaconsfield (288 Beaconsfield Blvd). For more information, call 514-671-0707 or visit www.westisland.ca

Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets on Sundays for breakfast and conversation from 9-10.30 a.m. at the Topaze Restaurant (317 St. John's Road), in the Plaza Pointe Claire. They also hold monthly dinner/dances and other activities. For more information, call 514-421-8799.

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

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada invites you to participate in the 14th edition of the Super Cities WALK for MS. The event will take place in Dollard des Ormeaux on April 27. The provincial goal this year is to bring out 7,550 WALKers and to raise $1,380,000, which will be used to finance research and services for people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families. Sign up online by visiting www.supercitieswalk.com, or call 514-849-7591.

Moms and Tots’ playgroup (0-5 years old) meet Wednesday mornings until June 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Baie d'Urfe at the Red Barn (20609 Lakeshore Rd). Arts and Crafts, circle time with songs, coffee and more, $1 suggested donation per visit to cover craft supplies. For more information, call 514-457-9831.

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). For more information, call Pat at 514-684-9626.



SCHOOL NOTEBOOK



Emmanuel Christian School: Congratulations to our Bantam Boys for winning the Lac St-Louis Badminton Banner! The season is not finished and the other teams are also performing very well.



Congratulations to our grade 5 as well for winning an international on-line “Mathletics” prize.



Lindsay Place High School Players in Pointe Claire (111 Broadview Ave.) present the musical "Oliver" on April 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on April 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on March 31. For tickets and information, call 514 694-2760 ext. 7174.

École Primaire Beaconsfield organizes a blood drive, and invites Beaconsfield residents to participate on April 14. It will take place at École Primaire Beaconsfield (gymnasium), located at 91 pr. Sweetbriar, Beaconsfield. Donors are expected between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The objective is 165 donors. For more information, call 1-800-847-2525 or visit Héma-Québec’s website at: www.hema-quebec.qc.ca.

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

Dorval Preschool Cooperative (1335 Lakeshore) offers classes for 3 and 4 year-olds. 2008-2009 registration is on. For information on fees tuitions and program, call 514-631-9394.

Beaconsfield High School Alumni Association is planning a 50th anniversary Reunion for Thanksgiving weekend '08 at BHS (250 Beaurepaire Dr., Beaconsfield). Please register at beaconsfieldhighschool.ca to receive updates. The planning committee welcomes participants at its meetings the last Wednesday of the Month (7:30 p.m. at the school). For more information, call 514-697-8802.

Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Road) offers an outstanding bilingual program for 3 and 4 year olds. They are holding an open house during the week of April 7 to 11. Now registering for the 2008-2009 school year. For information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for

three and four year olds has ongoing registration for September. We are located in the Windermere Chalet at 303 Sherbrooke Street, behind Sherwood Forest School. For further information, call Cynthia: 514-693-5665.

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, but a formal diagnosis is not required. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call 514-696-5144.

Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier) is taking registrations for Sept. 2008. Programs for children 2 to 5 years old available. Bilingual. For more information, call 514-684-5087.

MICHELANGELO Language School in Florence, Italy is a private language school for foreigners. It has been 20 years these educational trips to Florence, Italy are being organized. This year’s trip will take place from: May 31 to June 28, 2008, or June 28 to July 26, 2008, or July 5 to August 2, 2008 (4 weeks with 80 hours of lessons). For more information, call 514-488-1778 or e-mail: studyitalian@hotmail.com. Deadline to register is March 31.



COURSES



Friends For Mental Health in Dorval (750 Dawson) offers Art Therapy Workshops for caregivers, on April 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 3-5 p.m. and to 7-9 p.m. For registration, call 514-636-6885.

West Island Citizen Advocacy (68 Prince Edward, Pointe-Claire) is offering the following courses: on April 4, 11, & 18; Building better relationships, How to improve relationships with others, presented by Suzanne Desparois, psychologist from 9:30 a.m. to noon for both courses. Free but please register in advance by calling 514-694-5850.

AWISH (Arthritis West Island) holds exercise classes with physiotherapist, beginning April 7 and April 10, for 10 weeks. Must be a member. To register, call 514-631-3288.

AWISH (Arthritis West Island) is holding info Session, with Guest speaker: Dr Bruce Garfield, Rheumatologist on Osteoarthritis, on Symptoms & Treatments on April 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 750 Dawson in Dorval. Free admission and open to the public.

Dollard Centre for the Arts offers several children and adult’s art and theatre Courses. Courses start on April 8 for children and on April 14 for Adult. A Rustic Branch Trellis Workshop will be offered on April 5

For information and to register by phone, call 684-1012 ex. 213 or check out our website at www.dollardartcentre.com.

West Island Women's Centre presents a 10-week parenting workshop series. For more information, call 514-695-8529.

Jazz Workshop for Beginners on Mondays, from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at Phoenix Bar (72 Ste Anne Street, Ste. Anne de Bellevue). Beginners play with more experienced musicians before a responsive audience. Free activity. For more information, call Tom Levitt: 514-457-0323.

A boating course including the Pleasure Craft Operators Card is given by Lake St. Louis Squadron at Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club. Contact 514-696-5469 or bhalliday@sympatico.ca

"Beginners Computing" is offering workshops on how to operate a computer. These sessions are for the 50+ generation who want helpful information on computer basics and practice. Workshops are offered on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave.). For more information and registration, call 514-631-1456.

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas Shand) offers several workshops to its residents this winter: book clubs, computer courses for seniors, creative writing and genealogy. For more information, call

514-630-1218.

Repercussion Theatre (1006 de la Montagne, suite 111, Lucien L'Allier metro) will hold classes focusing on Shakespeare's work and art, this January, as part of its Shakespeare Training Program. After the success of its first set of classes last fall, the company will offer two classes: Professional Shakespeare Training (for adults with previous theatre training) and Aspiring Actors Training (for 10 to 18 year olds). For more information, visit www.repercussiontheatre.com or call 514-931-2644.

Pointe-Claire CPR gives the following courses: HeartSaver/AED on April 7 from 6-10 p.m., Early Child Care and First Aid on April 7, 14, and 21 from 7-10 p.m., and Life Saving Society Standard First Aid on April 19 & 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 514 630 1214.

Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson Ave.) offers training for families with a loved one affected by Borderline Personality Disorder, in English every Wednesday from 2-4:30 p.m., and in French every Tuesday from 6:30-9 p.m.; and Art Therapy Workshops for caregivers every Monday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. For registration and information, call

514-636-6885.



JUST FOR KIDS

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) invites 3 to 5 year old to take part in a Saturday Story Time with Michelle on April 5 at 10:15 a.m. (514-684-1496). 3 to 4 year olds are invited every Tuesday until May 13, from 11 a.m. to 11: 45 a.m. to Family Story Hour, and 2 to 4 year olds are invited to Valois Branch every Friday until May 16 from 3-3:45 p.m. 4 O' Clock Club meets every Friday until May 16 from 4-4:45 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1218 # 1624, and 514-630-1219.

Children's Book Club will discuss "Honus and me" by Dan Gutman on April 14 at Pointe Claire Public Library (68 Prince-Edward) from 4-5 p.m. 13 to 17 year old are invited to activity "Ductami" at 100 Douglas-Shand. For more information, call 514-630-1219/514-630-1218 #1624.

Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry) invites children aged 5 to 7 that are eager to discover books and fantastic stories, come join Michelle for Once Upon a Time story hour at on April 12 at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 514-684-1496.

Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry) proudly presents Alice in Wonderland, a play with all of the traditional characters of the novel in a not-so-traditional setting on April 13 at 1 p.m. It is for children ages 4 to 10 and all adults are welcome! Free passes are available at the Library as of March 30. For more information, call 514-684-1496.

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.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time: a fun-filled hour for parents and infants (0-four years old): sharing the joys of nursery rhymes, songs and stories, in English. Thursdays: 10:30 –11:45 am at Riverdale Community Learning Centre in room 259 (5060 des Sources Blvd). For more information and registration: 514-937-2180.



SUPPORT GROUPS



Obesity Incorporated O.B.C.T. is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. To participate to activity, "Walking Connections, and find your walking companion, call 514-684-4409.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) invites you to a much needed coffee break to exchange ideas with other parents and learn the network of resources on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the WIAIH (111 Donegani Ave., Pointe-Claire). Resource Centre contains valuable material from magazines to videos and DVDs about intellectual handicaps and autism. Come and browse the resource centre Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Members of WIAIH may borrow books and videos. For more information, call 514-694-7090 ex. 14.

The Pat Roberts Centre in Ste.Geneviève (16 167 Gouin) offers a specialized preschool program for children from birth to 5 years with special needs, a formal diagnosis is not required ie: developmental delays or autism. Registration is ongoing. The preschool is offered to children living on the Island of Montreal and its surrounding areas. Prospective parents are welcome to visit, call 514-696-5144 to make an appointment.

Bereavement Group is offered by NOVA West Island to anyone feeling the loss of a loved one, from April 12 to May 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Valois United Church (70 Belmont Ave., Pointe Claire). To register or for information, call NOVA at 514-695-8335.



The West Island Women’s Centre, an agency supported by Centraide, is offering an eight-week support group for women to help them learn the art of self-care. The group will be facilitated by Joanne Baskin, a professional certified coach and social worker. Meetings begin on April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m., at 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., in Pointe-Claire. For more information, call 514-695-8529.

West Island CALACS offers free services to sexually assaulted women. For more information, call 514-620-4333.

The 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 for a volunteer to call you back.

One Parent Families Association invites single and divorced parents to breakfasts and activities every Saturday. For more information, call 514-685-2717.

Obesity Incorporated O.B.C.T. is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. We need walkers for two-person teams. For more information, call 514-684-4409 and leave a message for call back.

Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson) holds a support group every Thursday April 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 2-4 p.m.

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 more information, call 514-695-8335.



VOLUNTEERS

The Canadian Cancer Society is actively looking for volunteers from April 2 to 6 to help out with its annual Daffodil Days campaign. We need people who can deliver flowers, sell flowers, or help out in other ways.

The Volunteers Association of CHSLD Pierrefonds is currently looking for volunteers to help with the many needs of the senior residents who have lost their autonomy. We're looking for people wanting to come for friendly visits, accompany residents to medical appointments, lead activities, work in our boutique, and help residents at mealtime. For more information, call 514 620-1220 ext. 212.



To become a volunteer, call Nathalie Lapierre at 514 255-5151, ext. 5122, or e-mail her at nlapierre@quebec.cancer.ca. Help us fight cancer!

If you are a compassionate, sincere person who could give one or more hours per week towards improving the quality of someone's life, the 'Moving Ahead' program of Douglas (Mental Health University Institute) would welcome you. A few individuals who suffer from mental illness and who reside in our foster homes in Pierrefonds would greatly benefit from the regular visit of a friend to help them break their isolation. They are shy and gentle individuals. You do not need any experience. For more information without obligation, please call us at 514-761-6131 #4106.

Héma-Québec is currently recruiting volunteers for the annual blood drives in the West Island Area. Join the network of people in your area who provide volunteer support to Héma Québec by doing various tasks related to blood donation. Among other things, volunteers at blood drives welcome donors, guide them toward the various steps in the blood donation process, and serve snacks. No experience is necessary as Héma Québec trains and supervises its teams of volunteers. For more information or to sign up, call 1-888-666-4362, ext. 162, or visit

www.hema-quebec.qc.ca

Volunteer Community Mediation, a group of trained volunteers working through the West-Island YMCA, helps people resolve their neighbourhood disputes and interpersonal conflicts. To access the free service, call 514-630-9864, ext. 323, and leave a confidential message. Find more information at www.mediationpointeclaire.com.



Volunteer Instructor needed for seniors computer workshops. Good for person with community skills. Call Bruce at 514-631-1456.

West Island Assistance Fund is presently looking for four or five experienced bilingual individuals for telemarketing work, a few hours a week for 4 weeks. The work is easy and can be done from home. Experience will be favoured. For more information, call 514-683-0456.

Literacy Unlimited, a community resource dedicated to the advancement of literacy, is looking for a volunteer treasurer to serve on its Board of Directors. Requirements include a financial background (experience with QuickBooks accounting software an asset), and availability of a few hours a week (mostly worked from home). Training will be provided, for more details please call 514-694-0007.

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.

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.