West Island community events
Art exhibits
Beaconsfield Artists Association will hold Art Expo 2009 at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) May 1 to 3. The vernissage will be on the 1st from 8 to 10 p.m., the show will be held Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5. Fifteen per cent of proceeds will go to the West Island Women’s Shelter. For information visit
www.artbeaconsfield.com.
Annual cake show will be held at Galeries des Sources in Dollard des Ormeaux May 2. For information visit
www.westislandcakeclub.com.
Stewart Hall Art Gallery will host the exhibition Out of Line: Retrospective by Catherine Y. Bates until May 3 in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). For details call 514-630-1254.
Lachine Museum (1 chemin du musee) will hold a vernissage April 29 at 7 p.m. for the exhibition Fracas. For details call 514-637-3134.
Dorval Potters and Weavers guilds will hold their Expo-Sale 2009 at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) April 30 to May 3. The vernissage will be on the 30th from 7 to 9 p.m.; the first 100 visitors will receive a ceramic goblet. There will also be a free draw. The show continues Fri. through Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 514-633-4170.
Galerie Ouest in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (37 St. Thomas St.) will host an exhibition of Shona stone sculptures from Zimbabwe and ceramic horses by Alva Miletti April 30 to May 6. The vernissage is on the 30th from 6 to 10 p.m. For information call 514-695-8249 or visit
www.galerieouest.ca.
Salon des Artisans de Pointe Claire is inviting craftsmen to participate in its annual show at Stewart Hall in November. The deadline is April 30; apply by calling 514-630-1220.
Artist of the Month Doris Holst will display her paintings through April at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). For information call 514-633-4000.
Dorval Artists’ Association member Donna Laberge will exhibit her artwork during the month of April at Dorval City Hall (60 Martin Ave.). Call 514-633-4000 for details.
Roxboro Library (110 Cartier Ave.) will showcase the art of Claudia Ferreira and Roger Ghys until the end of this month. Call 514-684-8247.
Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will hold an exhibition of oils and acrylics by the students of Ghulam Mustafa until April 30. Call 514-630-2726 for details.
Mother-daughter exhibition will be held at Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.) May 5 to 30. On display will be artwork by Kim Vergil and photographs by Franki Vergil. The vernissage will be on the 10th from 2 to 4 p.m. For information call 514-428-4460.
Artists Circle of the West Island will hold its annual spring exhibition and sale May 8 to 10 at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre (13850 Pierrefonds Blvd.). Hours are from 2 to 9 p.m. on the 8th, with a vernissage between 7 and 9. The show continues on the 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the 10th from 10 to 3:30. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Rosie Animal Adoption. For information call 514-624-1100.
Pierrefonds-Roxboro art contest will be held from May 21 to 24. Apply at the cultural centre (13665 Pierrefonds Blvd.).
Vacances en art second annual visual arts exhibition will be held this summer at Pincourt Library. Artists are invited to submit paintings, photography, sculpture, and other works. For information call 514-425-1104 ext. 6244.
@ST: PERFORMANCE
Linnea Good and the Good Company Trio will perform April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Ste. Genevieve United Church in Dollard des Ormeaux (4697 St. John’s Blvd.). Audience members are invited to meet the singer/songwriter after the concert. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for youths between ages six and 16. Children under six will be admitted free, and there is a $30 maximum per family. Call 514-626-4795 or visit sguc@stgennys.org.
Beckett Players will present their annual Way Off Broadway production every Friday and Saturday from May 1 to 23 at 8 p.m. The musical comedy After the Ever After will be followed by Rhythms of Time. Tickets are $25, with all proceeds going to children’s charities. For tickets and information call 514-465-3029.
West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra under the artistic direction of Stewart Grant will perform at Notre Dame Basilica on May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Special guests will be the CB West Choir from Pennsylvania. The program will include excerpts from Faure’s Requiem and the hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. A free will offering is requested. For information call 514-658-1630 or visit
www.osjwi.ca.
Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble will perform at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) May 3 at 3 p.m. This Sunday Rendez-Vous concert is free with passes; call 514-630-1220.
FUNDRAISERS
Steri-Animal will hold a cat and kitten adoption clinic May 2 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Global Pitou, Minou, et Compagnons in Plaza Pointe Claire (245F St. John’s Blvd.). Foster homes and drivers are needed. Proceeds from nail trimming for cats at a cost of $5 go to the non-profit animal welfare agency. For info call 514-938-6150.
Time Machine fashion show in support of the Angela’s Big Hearts for Little Kids Fund will be held April 30 at the Amici Resto-Bar in Chateauguay (100 Kepler Ave.). Proceeds will go to the cardiovascular surgery dept. at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. For information contact kouby01@sympatico.ca.
Wine and cheese tasting evening in aid of the Lachine General Hospital Foundation will be held May 1 at 6 p.m. at Buffet Sorento in Lasalle (1275 Dollard Ave.). Tickets are $125 and may be reserved by calling 514-637-2351 ext. 77333.
NOVA thrift shops will hold a half-price sale May 1 to 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (43 Ste. Anne St.) and in Kirkland (2750 St. Charles Blvd.). On sale will be clothing, books, household items, and more. For information call 514-697-6692.
Crusade Against Cancer Comedy Gala will be held May 2 at 8 p.m. at Club West Island in Beaconsfield (205 Alton Ave.). MC will be Phil Shuchat and headliner will be Joey Elias. There will also be a silent auction and raffle, and optional buffet. Proceeds will be shared by the West Island Palliative Care Residence, NOVA West Island, and the Quebec division of the Canadian Cancer Society. Corporate tables with special service are available. Tickets are $30; for information call 514-882-5466 or visit
www.wicac.ca.
Hike for Hospice Palliative Care will be held May 3 beginning at 9 a.m. at Promenade Pere Marquette in Lachine (1800 St. Joseph Blvd.). For information and pledge forms, call 514-693-1718 ext. 227, or visit
www.hikeforhospice.com.
Lunch ‘n Share for West Island Community Shares will be held May 7 at Carmine’s Tuscany Grill (3800 St. John’s Blvd). Seatings are at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at all Desjardins locations or call 514-695-8694.
Casino Night will be held May 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd., arena #2). In addition to games there will be a silent auction, food, appearances by local personalities, and more. Proceeds will go to the DdO Outdoor Community Pools Assoc. Tickets are $25, or $30 at the door. Call 514-891-7554.
Auptimism Walkathon and barbecue marking Autism Awareness Month will be held June 7 at Marche de l’ouest in Dollard des Ormeaux. Pre-registration deadline is May 7. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Pat Roberts Centre. For information visit
www.theautismepidemic.com.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will be the recipient of funds raised through the 21st annual charity barbecue at all M & M’s locations May 9. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. volunteers will grill hamburgers and hotdogs with the aim of raising over $2 million.
Murder mystery evening and dinner Medieval Madness will be held May 9 and 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.). Tickets for the fifth annual fundraiser are $30, $25 for seniors/students and must be purchased in advance. Call 514-793-9879.
60 Million Girls Foundation, which furthers the education of young women around the world has been nominated for the Share the Love program. To cast a vote by May 15, visit
www.divine.ca or for more information ww.60milliongirls.ca.
Children’s Wish Foundation will be the recipient of 75 per cent of the proceeds from an ‘adopt a faery’ initiative by artist Kim Vergil. The hand-crafted creations are part of Dream Hom(m)age aux Reves, an exhibition of paintings, photography, and rustic furniture at Galerie Art Neuf at Parc Lafontaine (3819 rue Calixa-Lavallee) until May 17. For information call 514-523-3316.
Canadian Cancer Society will hold its Relay for Life fundraiser June 19. Participants and volunteers are needed for the walk/run, which will be held at the George Springate Centre in Pierrefonds. Call Martin Lessard at 514-255-5151, or for details visit
www.cancer.ca
Ten Thousand Villages in Pointe Claire village has introduced a new series of environmentally-friendly products in support of Fair Trade, including recycled newspaper earrings, jute lunch bags, and more. For information visit
www.tenthousandvillages.ca.
SALES
Morgan Arboretum plant sale will be held May 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (corner of chemins des pins and Ste. Marie). Proceeds from the sale of trees and shrubs will go towards activities and program. For information call 514-398-7811 or visit
www.morganarboretum.org.
Rummage, garage, and bake sale will be held May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kirkland (75 Kirkland Blvd.).
Home-based business and craft fair will be held May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.). Meet consultants from home-based businesses, and purchase paintings, pottery, and other items made by local artisans. Refreshments will be available. For information call 514-633-0635.
Bazaar will be held May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ecole St-Louis in Pointe Claire (151 Winthrop Ave.). Donations of summer sports equipment can be dropped off the morning of the sale, which will also feature a barbecue and an inflatable game. Proceeds will go towards renovating the school yard.
Spring sale will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) May 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be clothing, books, house plants and perennials, and more.
Spring garage sale will be held at Ste. Genevieve United Church (4697 St. John’s Blvd.) May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Articles on sale will include toy, books, and jewellery. A light lunch will be served. For information call 514-626-4795.
Teapot flea market will be held May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maison du Brasseur in Lachine (2901 St. Joseph Blvd.). For information call 514-637-5627.
Bazaar will be held by the ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 91 in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (28 Ste. Anne St.) May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include Mother’s Day gifts, bake table, and a money tree. Lunch will be available. For information call 514-457-9332.
Flea market and ladies’ boutique will be held May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in Pointe Claire (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.). To rent a table or for more information call 514-697-1229.
Bargain basement sale featuring clothing, housewares, books, and more is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare Ave.). Call 514-695-5448.
Ste. Anne de Bellevue Farmers’ Market will be located in the basement of St. George’s Church (23 Perrault St.) until May 9. On sale Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are organic meats and vegetables, honey, preserves, baked goods and more, as well as creations by local artisans. Call 514-457-7244.
The Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Ave.) is open Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Good quality used clothes sold at reasonable prices.
Boutique 24 is run out of Union Church (24 Maple Ave.) in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Good used clothing, household items and books are available every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 514-457-5819.
SOCIAL EVENTS
We Got Game for all ages will be held May 1 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd). Bring your favourite board game or choose from a wide selection available.
International Astronomy Day will be celebrated with the Montreal Planetarium May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. at Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Participants will be eligible for a draw to have their names sent into space on a Canadian Space Agency mission in 2010. There will be stargazing if weather permits. For information call 514-872-7959 or visit
www.museumsnature.ca.
Word of Mouth Singles will hold a Mix ‘n Mingle Meet, Munch, and Dance for people ages 30+ May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Cheaters at Marche de l’ouest in Dollard des Ormeaux. Tickets are $10 if purchased by April 30. Call 514-421-1672 or 514-369-9290.
Concordia University Alumni Relations will host a family outing to the Ecomuseum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. On May 4 and 11 in Dollard des Ormeaux there will be a two-part series entitled Living Well. For details call 514-848-2424 ext. 4397.
Dessert and card party will be held May 5 at 12:30 p.m. at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.). Tickets at a cost of $7 must be purchased in advance; call 514-631-8641.
Dollard des Ormeaux Seniors Club meets regularly at the civic centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) for a variety of activities. For information call 514-684-1012 local 209.
Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets Sundays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Topaze in Plaza Pointe Claire (317 St. John’s Blvd.). There are also monthly dinner dances and other activities for people over 50. Call 514-421-8799.
MEETINGS
Cooperative de Grand Orme will hold its first annual general meeting April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (98 Ste. Anne St.). Anyone interested in attending can call 514-457-0858 or visit
www.cooperativedugrandorme.ca for more information.
Autism Awareness Month will be marked with a free presentation by a series of guest speakers April 30 at 7 p.m. at the Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.). Register by calling 514-684-1496.
Dorval Astronomy Club will celebrate International Astronomy Day May 2 from 1 to 11 p.m. at the arena (1450 Dawson Ave.). There will be slide shows and videos, and stargazing, weather permitting. All are welcome free of charge. For information call 514-953-9038 or visit
www.astrosurf.com
Financial expert Dave Ramsey will present a talk May 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Dollard des Ormeaux (851 Tecumseh Ave.). Bring the children along for KidsQuest. For more information call 514-626-6477 or visit
www.the westsidegathering.com.
Shaare Zedek Men’s Club will meet May 3 in Montreal (5305 Rosedale Ave.). Speaker will be Simon Jacobs on the History of the Jewish Community in Quebec City. Services begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by breakfast and the lecture at 9:30. All welcome. For more information call 514-482-1122.
Retired justice John Gomery will present a talk entitled, Why Would You Want to Be a Judge? on May 6 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire City Hall (451 St. John’s Blvd., council room, second floor). Admission is free and all are welcome. For information call Pointe Claire Library at 514-630-1218.
<@Rb>Stitch and Bitch Club<$p> meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at Maison de Calico in Pointe Claire village (324 Lakeshore Rd.). Participants are invited to bring a current project and enjoy a social afternoon of stitching free of charge. For information call 514-695-0728.
Lakeshore Coin Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests welcome. Call 514-843-3365.
Creative Writers’ Association is looking for members interested in expressing themselves through fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and prose. For details call 514-421-4245 or cwa@videotron.ca.
Executives Available provides services and support to unemployed 40+ executives and managers. Call 514-697-2227 for information.
One Parent Families Association meets every Saturday for breakfast and social activities. All are welcome. For more information, call 514-685-2717.
West Island Quilters Guild meets at the Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.) in Pointe Claire on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call Beverly at 514-697-4961.
West Island Writers’ Association welcomes aspiring and published writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. The group meets every second Thursday of the month in Pierrefonds to share ideas and explore publishing opportunities and other resources in an atmosphere of mutual support. For information call 514-624-0378 or visit
westislandwriters.org.
Catholic Community Services, a bilingual 50+ drop-in social group in Pierrefonds (8652 Basswood St.) meets on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for movement to music, breakfast and conversation. For more information, call Diane Doonan at 514-770-8416.
DdO Toastmasters meet Mondays at 7:30 p.m., at Sunnybrooke Chalet (100 Cadman St.). For more information, call Pat at 514-684-9626.
Dorval City Toastmasters Club meets at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore Dr.), on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-696-5973.
Pointe Claire Toastmasters meets Wednesday evenings at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information call 514-697-4728.
COURSES
Pointe Claire CPR will hold a course in HeartSaver/AED May 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., and a nine-hour course in Early Child Care and First Aid May 4, 6, and 11 from 7 to 10. For information call 630-1214.
Prime Time, a division of the Cummings Centre, will offer courses for the West Island 50+ community at the Hampton Inn and Suites (1900 Trans-Cda. Hwy).The theme of a workshop May 4 at 7:30 p.m. will be Foods that Fight Cancer with Paola de Cicco, doctor of naturopathic medicine. To register contact Ellen Tock at 514-342-1234 local 7255 or ellen@cummingscentre.org
Preparing Tots for School will be the theme of a workshop for parents May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). The workshop will be held in English followed by a bilingual question period. There will also be Pyjama Story Hour for children. The cost is $3 for members, $6 for non-members. To register call 514-633-4170.
Genealogy workshop series gets under way at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) May 6 from1:30 to 4:30 p.m. To register call 514-630-1218.
Laughter Yoga Centre has officially opened in Roxboro (514 Commercial Centre). For information call 514-684-7167.
Ballet Ouest in Plaza Pointe Claire (269 St. John’s Blvd, suite 218) is currently holding auditions for its 2009-’10 Dance-Study Program for aspiring dancers at the high school and CEGEP levels. For details call 514-783-1245.
Making New Connections invites recently arrived immigrant women to participate in a free program which provides information about the local school system, employment, recreational activities and other services. The group meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Pointe Claire (501 Delmar Ave.). Free child care available for preschoolers. To register call the West Island Women’s Centre at 514-695-8529.
Karma yoga classes are underway and will continue until June 28 at the Om West Studio in Pointe Claire village (46 Ste. Anne St., suite 3). Classes are Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from a requested donation of $5 go to local charities. For more information visit
www.westislandyoga.org.
Literacy Unlimited has been helping adults challenged by literacy since 1981. Among free services are sessions for adults having trouble filling out forms or reading documents. For information or details about other programs call 514-694-0007 or visit
www.literacyunlimited.ca.
SCHOOL NOTEBOOK
Emmanuel Christian School in Dollard des Ormeaux (4698 St. John’s Blvd.) will present the original comedy Riding the Dolphin on May 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Quebec Foundation for Academic Achievements will hold its annual math contest May 9. For information contact Superkids at 514-866-8168; for an application form visit
www.geocities.com
Dorval Elementary School Pre-K offers a bilingual, structured program to four-year-olds. Children do not have to satisfy eligibility requirements for English schooling in Quebec. For details call 514-947-7899.
Busy Fours Preschool operates a morning program at St. John the Baptist Church (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Painting, music, introduction to French, and more. Visit
www.busyfours.com.
Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for three and four-year-olds, has ongoing registration in the Windermere Chalet (303 Sherbrooke St.). For more information, call Cynthia at 514-693-5665.
Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Rd.) offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds. For more information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.
Dorval Preschool Cooperative is holding registration for Sept. for three and four-year-olds. The co-op operates out of the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). To arrange a visit call 514-633-6705.
Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier Ave.) has bilingual programs for children ages two to five. For more information, call 514-684-5087.
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. A formal diagnosis is not required. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call 514-696-5144.
JUST FOR KIDS
Mother Goose Rhyme Time for parents and children up to the age of four is held every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.). For information call Kim Lee at 514-336-0936.
Family Story Hour for three and four-year-olds is held every Thurs. from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). Call 514-630-1218, ext. 1624.
Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) holds free activities for 12 to 17-year-old members Sun. afternoons and Thurs. evenings. Participants are also invited to submit entries to the Teen Art Zone. Call 514-630-1218 to register.
Roxboro Library(110 Sources Blvd.) offers musical initiation for babies, Story Time for two to five-year-olds, and Musical Story Hour on Saturdays for one to five-year-olds. For more information, call 514-684-8247.
Musical Mornings is a program for two and-a-half to four-year-olds featuring music, instruments, and crafts. To register for the two-hour program call 514-695-9936.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Gardening Tools and Tips for Arthritics will be the topic of a talk by Margaret Leith at the next meeting of AWISH May 3 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.).
West Island Diabetes Assoc. will meet May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Dr. Jacques Genest’s topic will be Cardiology and Related Subjects. All people with diabetes, their families and friends are welcome. Call 514-630-2225 ext. 5339.
Bereavement support for youths and adults is available through NOVA West Island at 514-695-8335 and through the West Island Palliative Care Residence, 514-693-3670 ext. 400.
Breast cancer survivors are invited to join the West Island Dragons for dragon boat racing May through October. The team trains Tues. and Thurs. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pointe Claire Canoe Club. Call 514-913-7675 for details.
Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step recovery program for compulsive overeaters, anorexics, and bulimics. There are no weigh-ins or dues. Call 514-488-1812.
AWISH (Arthritis West Island) hosts exercise classes in Pierrefonds until June 9 and in Dollard des Ormeaux until June 4. To register and for more info call 514-631-3288.
Pierrefonds Library offers a free delivery service to housebound readers. Call 514-620-4181.
Dollard des Ormeaux Library delivers books to the doors of housebound members. Call 514-684-1496.
Pointe Claire Library offers home delivery of materials to housebound readers. Call 514-630-1218.
VOLUNTEERS
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West Island Citizen Advocacy is looking for volunteers. A Dollard des Ormeaux man with Lou Gehrig’s and Parkinson’s Disease needs someone to stay with him Thursday afternoons. A 91-year-old Kirkland woman would benefit from friendly visits. Call Nellie at 514-694-5850. A Kirkland senior citizen needs someone to accompany her to medical appointments and shopping. She speaks Armenian, Turkish, Arabic, and Lebanese. A woman with physical difficulties in her 50s needs practical support on errands every two weeks or so. Call Helene at 514-694-5850. A 60-year-old Lachine woman with health problems needs someone to accompany her on outings and to socialize. Call Mimi at 514-631-9151.
Moving Ahead program at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute pairs volunteers with patients with a mental illness for a better quality of life. Call 514-761-6131, ext. 4106.
Community mediation, a free service offered by the West Island YMCA, provides assistance and advice to residents involved in a neighbourhood dispute. Leave a message at 514-630-9864 ext. 323 or visit
www.pointeclairemediation.com.