West Island community events

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.

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.

Dorval artist association will present an Exhibition and Sale of Art Works at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, Salon S033 (1335 Lakeshore, Dorval), on April 25, 7- 9 p.m., April 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 27, 1-5p.m. 10% of proceeds will be donated to West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH). Also the general meeting will be held on May 6 at 7 p.m. in the same centre. Susanne Strater will give a demonstration using pastels. For more information, call 514-633-4000.

West Island artists will be exhibiting their "Art by the Water" spring art exhibition at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club (26 Lakeshore Road, Beaconsfield). Come meet the artists on April 25 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and April 26, 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations and partial sales will benefit Morgan's Hope Foundation for research into adolescent colon cancer, under the umbrella of The Foundation of Greater Montreal. For more information, call 514-693-1329.

West Island Artists will be exhibiting their Art at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club (26 Lakeshore Road, Beaconsfield) on April 25 from 5-10 p.m. and on April 26 & 27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A variety of art is offered - traditional oils, mixed media, abstracts etc.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) presents the work of Claire Sabourin (Les amis du pinceau) until April 30. For more information, call 514 684-8247.

Dorval Potters’ and Weavers’ Guild will hold their annual exhibition and sale at Dorval Cultural Centre (1401 Lakeshore Drive) from May 1 to 4. Vernissage: May 1 from 7- 9 p.m. The first 100 visitors will receive a free goblet. Expo-Sale: May 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please call 514-633-4170.



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.

Artists of the Month Sara Barnoff will be showing her paintings at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval) from May 5 to June 1.

Mary Clamen will be showing hers at the Dorval City Hall (60 Martin av. Dorval), from May 5 to June 1.

The First Ste. Anne de Bellevue Art Expo will be held from June 5 to Sept 1. Artists will exhibit in boardwalk, also in stores along the main street. Professional and Amateur Artists wanted. The First Ste Anne de Bellevue Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival will be held on June 14. Free registration. For more information, call: Tom Levitt 514-457-0323.

Artists of the Month: Donna Laberge will be showing her paintings at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval) until May 4; and Diane Boyer will be showing hers at Dorval City Hall (60 Martin, Dorval) from until May 4. For more information, call 514-633-4000.

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



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.

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.



PERFORMANCE

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents "The Three Sopranos", a grand concert, at St Joachim Church on April 18, at 8 p.m. (2 avenue Ste-Anne, Pointe-Claire). Tickets: $12 & $6. For information, call 514-630-1220.



Becket Players present a Las Vegas style show "CABARET" on April 19, 25, 26 and May 2, 3, 9, 10 at the Dollard Civic Center (12001 de Salaberry, Dollard des Ormeaux). Tickets are $25 each. Groups of 10 people per table is $22 each. Proceeds donated to children's charities. For more information, call 514-979-3029.

Tom Lewis is coming to Hudson Village Theatre (28 Wharf Road, Hudson). Tickets: $29. Box Office: 450-458-5361.

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents Zal Idrissa Sissokho and Buntalo on April 20, at 3 p.m. in Music of the World concert. Free with passes. For information: 514-630-1220.

The City of Beaconsfield presents Tchaikovsky Triumphans, a concert featuring the Wesyt Island Youth Symphony Orchestra on April 20 at 3 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare in Beaconsfield). For more information, call 514-428-4480.

Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 des Sources) presents "Hairspray", a musical that encourages our youth to stand up for what they believe in, on April 24, 25, and 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Riverdale Auditorium. Tickets: $12/$15. For information, call 514-975-0186 or 514 684-9920.

Dorval-Strathmore United Church in Dorval (310 Brookhaven, corner Carson) invites to "A Wedding to Die For", another Murder Mystery Dinner. There will be 2 performances: April 26 and April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person ($25 for seniors and students) and include dinner and the show. Advance ticket sales only (none sold at the door). To reserve call Lorraine at 514-631-9879.

Lakeshore Concert Band presents its annual Gala Concert, highlighting music from Scandinavia, on May 2 at 8 p.m., at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall (7141 Sherbrooke West). Invited guests are Montreal pianist Derek Yaple-Schobert (Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor), and the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Band. Tickets are available at the door: $15, $10 for seniors and students. For more information, call 514-428-0636.

Hudson Players will present the comedy To Grandmother’s House We Go, under the direction of Donna Byrne on Apr. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and Apr. 20 at 2 p.m., at Village Theatre (28 Wharf Rd.) For tickets and information, call 450-458-5361.

John Rennie moves into the 21st century with its theatre production of the 19th century world of Edgar Allan Poe in "Nevermore!", on April 17and 18 at 7:30 p.m. at John Rennie High School Theatre (501 St. Jean, Pointe Claire). Tickets: 12$ Adults, 6$ Students/Seniors. For more information, call 514-697-3210.

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



Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Montreal will be hosting a fundraiser Komedy Night for its 50th birthday, at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Center in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore, Dorval) on April 19. For more information and tickets contact Peter Nauth at 515-949-8412.

803 Squadron of the Air Cadets is hosting a fundraising Casino Night, on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marcel Morin Community Centre (14068 Gouin Ouest, Pierrefonds). Tickets are $20 each which includes $5000 casino dollars, many different games, door prizes, hors d'oeuvres, and much, much more. For more information, call 514-421-0803.



Lachine Hospital Foundation invites you to join 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). Tickets: $100 and comes with a tax receipt for $65. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a general ultrasound with cardiac monitoring. For more information, call 514 637-2351 at ext. 5333.

A Fundraising Benefit Concert is being held for Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation, on May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Église Westmount Seventh Day Adventist Church (571 Victoria Ave., Corner of Westmount/ Metro: Vendôme; Bus 124). Suggested donation: $10. For more information, call 450-628-5289 / 514-626-8205.

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care will take place on May 4, at 10 a.m., at Promenade Père-Marquette (18th Ave. and St-Joseph Blvd. in Lachine). Registration starts at 9 a.m., the entire walk is 5 kilometres. A partial walk is possible. For more information, call 1-877-203-4636



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.

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

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.

SALES



Wyman United Church (513 Main Road, Hudson) will hold its used book sale on April 18, from 7-9 p.m. and April 19, from 9:30 am to 3 p.m. As always, there will be a great selection of books for sale at bargain prices. Browse among fiction, non-fiction, reference, children’s, specialty books and magazines. Donations of books in good condition are always appreciated and may be dropped off at the church during the week of the sale. All proceeds to go to outreach projects.

Morgan Arboretum Annual Plant Sale (150 Chemin des Pins, Ste Anne de Bellevue) will take place from April 21 to May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trees and shrubs grown in the Arboretum nursery and from reputed nurseries will be available for sale at the Arboretum nursery situated at the corner of Chemin Sainte-Marie and Chemin des Pins. Plant Auction on May 4 at 12 noon. All proceeds support Arboretum activities.



SOCIAL EVENTS



Strathmore United Church, in Dorval (310 Brookhaven, corner Carson) holds a Military Whist on April 18 at 7:30 p.m., donation: $5 each; reserve tables before April 16. An annual dessert and card party will be held on May 6, at 12:30 p.m., donation: $7. For reservation for both event, call 514-631-8641 or 514-631-9628.

The Daughters of the Nile will be holding a Luncheon & Fun Fashions on April 20, at 12 at the Karnak Shriners Hall (3350 des Sources Blvd., Dollard des Ormeaux). For details and tickets, call Kerime Celikbas 450-687-0717.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue Volunteer Environmentalists (S.A.V.E.) organizes on April 20 a parade to Celebrate Earth Day. Departure Point: Godin Park, at 1 p.m. to organize participants. Departing at 1:30 and proceeding east on rue Ste. Anne through the village to the John Abbott Campus. For more information, call Erika white 514-457-3144

e-mail: ewhitebgossage@hotmail.com

Swinging Stars Modern Square Dance Club is holding a free fun night on April 21 at 8 p.m. at the Westwood Park Chalet (45 Thornton, Dollard des Ormeaux). This activity is for people that would like to have fun while exercising mind and body. All instructions are in English and no previous dance experience is necessary. For more information, call 514-626-0459.

In honor of World Book and Copyright Day, roses to the patrons of Pointe Claire Public Library will be distributed on April 23 from 3-4 p.m., at 100 Douglas-Shand. For more information, call 514-630-1218.

Deserving Divas, Montreal's premiere girls-night-out events planner, announces its spring line up with "The Power of Numerology workshop" on April 25 from 7-10 p.m. at BSweet Inc in Dollard Des Ormeaux (4690 des Sources). Ticket $33 includes: workbook, hors d'oeuvres, sweets and refreshments. Part of the proceeds from the following workshop will benefit HelpElla www.helpella.com, a fund to raise money for Ella Marchildon, a Montreal mother of 5, in great need of a life-saving surgery. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.DeservingDivas.com call 514-983-4824.

West Island Black Community Association is having its Annual International Night on April 26, from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Dollard Banquet Hall (12001 de Salaberry, Dollard des Ormeaux) Tickets: 25$ includes dinner, but cash bar. For more information, call 514-630-0203/514-683-3925.

West Island Crusade Against Cancer (WICAC) is hosting their annual "Night of Comedy" Dinner and Gala on April 26, at Club West Island (205 Alton Drive, Beaconsfield), at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This night of fun raises funds for N.O.V.A., West Island Palliative Care and The Canadian Cancer Society. Show tickets: $30, and pasta buffet tickets $15. For more information, call 514-882-5466.

Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 245 (575 Jean-Marie Landry, Dorval) is hosting a Roast Chicken Supper, on April 26 at 5:30 p.m. $10. For reservation and information, call 514-631-5786.

Badminton Championships junior (6-19 year olds), singles and doubles, will be held at Riverdale High School (5060 des Sources, Pierrefonds), on April 26. Tickets, $15 include pizza and drinks. Online registration at website: www.badmintonwibc.com For more information write to David Pealow: davidpealow@ap2000sports.com

West Island Cake Club's 12th annual cake show will take place on May 3, at Les Galeries des Sources shopping center (3237 des Sources, Dollard des Ormeaux). Cakes will be displayed in front of Winners near center court, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 514-620-8080.

Spectrum Vocal Ensemble’s café-style evening of love songs will be held on May 2 and 3, at 8 p.m., in St Patrick of the Island Church (278 Shamrock, Pincourt). Selection of pop, folk, broadway, and swing music. Proceeds will support “Dans la Rue”. Tickets ($15). Reservation: 450-458-2296.



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).



MEETINGS

Social and Environmental Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Church of Montreal invites you to a talk by transportation expert Richard Bergeron on April 17 at Unitarian Church of Montreal (5035 de Maisonneuve W., metro Vendome). This non-partisan event will give participants the opportunity to learn how other world cities have responded to the challenge of sustainable transportation, and how we in Montreal can learn from their initiatives. For more information, call Cym Gomery 514-908-5406 ext. 236

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.

Green Coalition's annual general meeting will be on April 17 from 7-10 p.m. at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre Salon A, (1335 Lakeshore Road, Dorval). Light refreshments, Tea and Coffee will be served. A small contribution of finger-foods (that can be served on serviettes) would be appreciated.

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.

Mother'a Against Drunk Driving (MADD) WEST ISLAND is holding their annual "Local Victims Vigil" on April 19. The walk will begin in front of Clydes Restaurant/Bar in Pointe Claire Village at 1:30 p.m. and terminate on Cartier avenue where 8 years ago two young women were killed by an impaired driver. We invite all of the West Island to join us to show support to the victims and to help STOP impaired driving.



Quebec Family History Society (QFHS) holds a conference on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at with Jacques Gagne, Lorraine Gosselin and Gary Schroder. For more details and information, visit www.qfhs.ca or call Susan 514-482-3418.

Family Campers and Rvers are planning their 2008 camping season and are seeking new members. The next meeting will be held on April 20 at 3 p.m. at the Venture Sailing Club (90 Lakeshore Road, Pointe-Claire). For more information, call 514-631-5122.

Go Green Hudson is hosting its annual family Earth Day fair on April 20, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Hudson's Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre (394 Main Road). All are invited. For more information contact Lisa Savage 450-458-7606.

In honour of Earth Day, the city of Beaconsfield will host the Earth and Home Symposium on April 20 from 1:30-5 p.m. at Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Dr., Beaconsfield). For more information, please refer to www.beaconsfield.ca

Montreal West Horticultural Society will present Binky Hollerman speaking on Edible Flowers at the Montreal West Town Hall (50 Westminster S.) at 7:30 p.m. $5.

Join Dorval Astronomy Club on April 22 at 7 p.m. at Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage (1850 Lakeshore Drive) for an evening entitled “Earth in Space”. For more information, call 514-633-4170.

For The International Book and Copyright Day, Pointe Claire Public librarians (100 Douglas-Shand) would love to meet readers and suggest them the best books of the year; April 23 at 1:30 p.m. Also that day, Roch Carrier will be the Book Ambassador. Meet him on April 23, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1218.

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 (17100 Hymus Blvd). 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.

Canadian Space Agency's Dave Williams will share his experiences travelling as a member of the space shuttle "Endeavour" on April 24 at 7 p.m., in the Council Room (City Hall, 451 St. John's Blvd., 2nd floor). For more information, call 514-630-1218.

Montreal West Island Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on April 24 at 7:30 p.m., at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore, Dorval). Olga Guerra, RN, will discuss "The importance of teamwork in patient care." Free, all welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 514-694-6412.

Lakeside Academy with Families Count is hosting a parent information evening on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside Academy (5050 Sherbrooke St., Lachine). Randy Johnston will present “Dreams, Drugs & Decisions”

or “How to talk to your kids about drugs”. For more information, call: 514-637-2505.

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.

The 10th annual 5 or 10km Super Cities Walk for multiple sclerosis will take place on April 27 in DDO. The walk starts at 10 a.m.

from Ecole Secondaire des Scources (2900 Lake Rd.) Come and enjoy a healthy walk with family and friends and help raise funds

towards solving the causes of multiple sclerosis. Refreshments, a light lunch and music will follow. The walk is wheelchair accessible.

Pre-registration will take place at the DDO Civic Centre (1200 de Salaberry) on April 24, from 1-3 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Also by

Internet: www.supercitieswalk.com. You or your team can register: 1-800-268-7582.



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.

Family Life Centre is presenting a Free Seminar entitled: “Eating Disorders: What are they and how to support loved ones” on April 28, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Cedar Park United Church (204 Lakeview Pointe Claire). Please register by calling Monique at 514-683-3470 ext 1 and leaving your name, number and how many will be attending.



Computer Club at Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas-Shand) meets on April 29 from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1218.

We all experience stress in our daily lives, thus Art of Living Part 1 course offers an effective program to handle our mind and negative emotions, through amazing breathing techniques, from April 29-May 4, at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield) from 7-9:30 p.m., and Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. For more information and registration: 514-582-6155.

Blood donor clinic will be held at Centre d'hébergement Denis-Benjamin-Viger (3292 Cherrier, l'Île-Bizard), on April 30, from 2-8 p.m. and a horticulture bazaar on May 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 514-620-6310.

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).

Weight Loss Club is challenging you with an eight-week program advising proper nutrition, exercise, etc. Meet once a week and be involved in a fun, motivating group. Competition starts in May. Cash prize to the winner. Call now to register and receive a free consultation at 514 242 6865.

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.

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.

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

Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club is offering a new brand $5000 scholarship to a female university student. To be eligible, students must be a West Island's resident, enrolled in a graduate program, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must demonstrate solid academic performance and financial need. For more information, call 514-695-2502.



YWCA of Montreal will be offering free assistance through our Single Mothers’ Program to all who would like to join the workforce. To register, 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.



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.

Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild meets every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., from September to May, for workshop and courses. The Wednesday evening stitches meet bi-weekly, between 7-10 p.m. You are welcome to join anytime. For more information, call 514-620-3417.

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.

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.

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



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.





SCHOOL NOTEBOOK



Emmanuel Christian Schoo (l4698 St-Jean, DDO): “Fashion 4 Education” on April 18 at 7 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. The graduating class presents a Talent & Fashion Show Extravaganza! Special dance performance by Encore Dance Studio Part of proceeds go to support a school in Haiti. For more information, call 514-696-6430.



Queen of Angels Academy proudly presents the delightful comedy, "Arsenic and Old Lace", on April 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 27 at 3 p.m. at QAA (100 Bouchard Blvd., Dorval). Tickets are $7. Proceeds go to 'Dans LaRue.' Non-perishable food items and/or cash donations are also appreciated. For more information, call 514-636-0900, ext. 0.

West Hill High School Reunion: Call to all graduates of 86-87-88

A 20-year reunion will be held on May 17. For details or to purchase your tickets please email westhillreunion87@yahoo.ca or visit Facebook group called "The Combined Multi Year West Hill Reunion". You may also reach us by phone at 514-481-9697.

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.

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 or June 28 to July 26 or July 5 to August 2 (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

Pointe Claire CPR is offering several courses this spring: Life Saving Society Standard First Aid, and CPR level C, on April 19 & 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; HeartSaver on May 5 from 6-10 p.m.; and Early Child Care and First Aid on May 5 and 12 from 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 514-630-1214.

Friends For Mental Health in Dorval (750 Dawson) offers Art Therapy Workshops for caregivers, on April 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 18 "Building better relationships", and on April 25, "Caring for the Alzheimer Caregiver", 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.

Attend "Law of Attraction Workshop", on April 26, from 1-3 p.m., at Maison Lanthier in Kirkland if you want to attract joy and fulfillment in all aspects of life. Cost: $30.00 per person or $25.00 if you bring a friend. Coffee and snacks provided. Sign up on line at: www.lawofattractionstuff.com, e-mail at: info@lawofattractionstuff.com or call 450-424-8716 for information.

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.

"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.



JUST FOR KIDS

Pointe Claire Public Library invites 3 to 7 year-old to Valois Books Story Hour on April 19 from 3-4 p.m. at the Valois Branch (68 Prince-Edward). For more information and registration, call 514-630-1219.

Jeux de Québec-Lac St Louis Regional holds Badminton Championships for juniors (6-19 years old), singles and doubles, on April 26, at Riverdale High School (5060 des Sources Blvd.) 15$ includes pizza and drinks. For registration go to www.badmintonwibc.com, and for information contact David Pealow at davidpealow@ap2000sports.com

Children 2 years of age are invited to join Nathalie for stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboards, rhymes and/or puppets at the Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library (12001 de Salaberry), on April 26 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is mandatory. For more information, call 514 684-1496.

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) invites 3 to 4 year every Tuesday until May 13, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to Family Story Hour.

2 to 4 year olds are invited to Valois Branch (68 Prince-Edward) every Friday until May 16 from 3-3:45 p.m. and 4 O' Clock Club meets every Friday until May 16 from 4-4:45 p.m. On April 19, from 3-4 p.m., 3 to 7 year-old are invited to Valois Books Story Hour. For more information, call 514-630-1218 # 1624, and 514-630-1219.

Café Swiss in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (53a rue Ste. Anne) holds a Children’s Story Hour with Johnathan Goudreau on June 20 from 9-10 am. Free activity with milk and cookies. For more information, call 514- 674-2233.

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

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.

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, until 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.

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 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

Volunteer West Island matches you with diverse volunteer opportunities that suit your interests, availability and aspirations, see listing below. For more information, visit www.cabvwi.org or call

514-457-5445.