West Island community notes

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.



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.

Beaconsfield Quilters hold their annual quilt show at a new venue on Centennial Centre, McGill’s MacDonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (21,111 Lakeshore) on May 9 from 7- 9 p.m., on May 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and on May 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The annual tradition of displaying quilts in the Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield) throughout the month of May will also continue but on a smaller scale.

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

Queen of Angels Academy presents the comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace", a table of two charming old ladies who help lonely old men "find peace" in their basement cellar, on April 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m., and 27 at 3 p.m. at QQA (100 Bouchard, Dorval) Tickets: $7. Proceeds go to "Dans La Rue". For more information, call 514-636-0900 ext. 0

The Molnar family will give a concert in Dorval, on April 27 at 11 a.m. at the Dorval Cultural Centre (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) Come enjoy a spirited concert of classical, gypsy and world music by a family of talented musicians. Admission: $5. For more information, please call 514-633-4170 or consult www.city.dorval.qc.ca

April Fish! St. Thomas High School Drama Production: a light-hearted comedy of errors celebrating the traditions and vibrancy of the Italian culture will be presented on April 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas auditorium (130 Ambassador Ave., Pointe Claire). Tickets: $6. To reserve, call 514-694-3770.

Lakeshore Players present "Silver Dagger", on April 30, May 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10, at 8 p.m. at John Rennie Theatre (501 St. John’s Boulevard, Pointe Claire). Two benefit evenings will be held on April 29 (for Stewart Hall Singers) and on May 6 (for the Lac St. Louis Federal Liberal Association Social Group). Tickets at 514-631-8718.

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore) presents Quasar-Bourassa Quintet on April 27, at 3 p.m. a rare jazz alliance between the incomparable pianist François Bourassa and the energetic saxophone quartet, Quasar. Free with passes. For more information: 514-630-1220.



Becket Players present a Las Vegas style show "CABARET" on April 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.

Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.) 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.

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 until May 10. For more information, check www.becketplayers.ca or call 514-979-3029.



FUNDRAISERS

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.



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

West Island Palliative Care Residence is holding its annual Eggs Benefit Breakfast on May 16 between 5:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., at Le Chambertin restaurant (9 Place Frontenac, Pointe Claire). Donations are Welcome. For more information, call 514-693-1718 ext. 227.

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

Amnesty International holds its annual “White Elephant” sale on April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare Ave., Beaconsfield). Books, sporting goods and house wares are for sale. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off on April 25 from 4-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-684-3746.

Morgan Arboretum Annual Plant Sale (150 Chemin des Pins, Ste Anne de Bellevue) will take place from until 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



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.

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

A spaghetti dinner will be held on April 26 at the Hymus Bistro in Pointe Claire (177 Hymus Blvd) at 6 p.m. Dinner will be followed by a silent and live auction as well as entertainment by “That Darn Kat”. First place raffle prize – two tickets anywhere in Canada courtesy of West Jet! Cost: $15. All proceeds to benefit Animatch. For more information visit www.animatch.ca

Steri-Animal is holding a cat/kitten adoption clinic at the Global-Pitou Minou & Compagnons in the Plaza Pointe Claire on St-Jean Blvd., on April 26 from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-938-6150. Nail trimming for cats: $5.

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.

Strathmore United Church, in Dorval (310 Brookhaven, corner Carson) holds a card party on May 6, at 12:30 p.m., donation: $7. For reservation, call 514-631-9628 or 514-631-8641.



An evening of entertainment and fashion with special friends will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m., to benefit The West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped, at Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre (12001 de Salaberry). For more information, call 514-694-7090.

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

Pointe Claire author Leon Robidoux will be signing copies of his new book, The Raftsmen, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Legion, 28 Ste-Anne St. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. For more information contact: www.shorelinepress.ca.



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; today April 23 at 1:30 p.m. Roch Carrier will be the Book Ambassador. Meet him 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" today 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.



Registration days for the Pointe-Claire Canoe Club (75 Lakeshore Blvd) will be held on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. and on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sessions are open to young and adults; youth camps also available. For more information, call 514-630-1256 or Visit www.pccanoekayak.ca



Andrew Schell memorial blood donor clinic April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Malcolm Knox Aquatic Centre in Pointe-Claire (98 Douglas Shand Ave.) For more information, call 514-630-1202.



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.

Rabbit Adoption Day-Quebec Rabbit Rescue is holding a "meet a bunny" event on Apr 26, from 11 a.m. to-3 p.m. at Global Pitou, Minou et compagnons store in Pierrefonds (14905 Boul. Pierrefonds). Come meet our bunnies, and our volunteers, and learn how fasinating rabbits really are! Cost: $10 donation. Proceeds go towards medical care for abandoned rabbits. For more info about us: www.secourslapins.org

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 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.

Dr. Joe Schwarcz presents on April 29, at 7:30 p.m. a lecture on "How toxic is the world around us?", at West Island JCC in Pierrefonds (13101 Gouin Blvd., Corner Fredmir). Cost: $10 Pre-registration is mandatory, call by April 25 514-624-6750.



Royal Astronomical Society of Canada presents a Free Public Telescope Viewing Event on May 1 at 8 p.m. at John Abbott College at Ste.-Anne-de-Bellevue in Oval Drive in front of the Herzberg Building.



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.

Mosaik Family Resource Centre (6215 Côte St. Luc Rd), will be holding their 4th Annual General Assembly on April 30 from 5-7p.m. Please call to confirm: 514-227-1270. Children are welcome, but child care not available.

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).

Breathworks seminars to double your vitality, will be offered on May 3 or May 4, from noon to 6 p.m., at Harmoni Holistic Health and Transformation Center (102 du Barry, St-Charles N., Kirkland) by Denis Ouellette, a Development Specialist. Cost: $130. For more information, call 514-695-9025.

West Island Diabetes Association will be having a meeting on May 4 at

7:30 p.m. at the West Island Volunteer Bureau (750 Dawson Ave., Dorval.) Speakers, Frederic Gobeil and Partner from Action Medic will talk about: Medical aids to make life easier for people with Diabetes. For more information call 514-630-2225, ext. 5339.

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



Coolbrooke Park Preschool (260 Spring Garden Rd., Dollard des Ormeaux) offers an outstanding bilingual program for 3 and 4 year olds. Now registering for the 2008-2009 school year. For information call, 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.

"Drug-Wise", an informative workshop focusing on all aspects of teens and drug usage Parents will be hosted by the Lindsay Place High School Home and School Association, on April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Lindsay Place High School Library (111 Broadview Avenue, Pointe-Claire.) Guest speaker: Donna Norris. Cost $2.



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: HeartSaver on May 5 from 6-10 p.m.; Early Child Care and First Aid on May 5 and 12 from 6-10 p.m.; Heart and Stroke Foundation on May 1 and 8 from 6-10 p.m.; and Basic Life Support (CPR Level C) on May 19 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 Begi