Notes of Interest

Artist of the Month Mary Clamen will display her paintings through May at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). For information call 514-633-4000.

Lakeshore Weavers’ Guild will give a free demonstration and answer questions about their art during Demo-Sunday May 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). For information call 514-630-1220.

Maison Valois in Vaudreuil-Dorion (331 St. Charles Blvd.) will hold a exhibition of paintings by Fee St-Pierre and Juan Manuel Vasquez May 8 from noon until 8 p.m., and on the 9th and 10th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The vernissage for Esprit Libre will be Fri. at 7.

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.

Mother-daughter exhibition will be held at Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.) until May 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.

Pierrefonds-Roxboro art contest will be held from May 21 to 24. Apply at the cultural centre (13665 Pierrefonds Blvd.).

Patient Room of the Future will be on display at Dorval Gardens shopping centre (352 Dorval Ave.) throughout May. The life-sized model was developed by the McGill University Health Centre and can also be viewed on-line at muhc.ca/cause.

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.



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Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen will be presented by the John Abbott College theatre department May 7 to 9 and from the 12th to the 16th at 8 p.m., with a matinee on the 15th at 8. Directed by Joan McBride, the play will be performed at the Casgrain Theatre on the Ste. Anne de Bellevue campus. Tickets are $14, and $8 for students; call 514-457-2447.

Il Canto Opera Assoc. under the direction of Manrico Tedeschi will present a concert entitled Sayonara featuring soprano Makiko Awazu and other singers May 8 at 7:30 at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire. The program will include Japanese songs, Italian arias, and excerpts from Madame Butterfly. The concert is free with passes; call 514-630-1220.

Side Door coffee house hosts an evening of musical entertainment the second Friday of every month at St. David’s parish in Pierrefonds (12450 Gascon St.). Admission for the May 8 concert at 7:30 p.m. is $7. To audition or for more information call 514-658-1630 or visit www.sidedoorcoffeehouse.com.

Kids Helping Kids will be the theme of a concert by West Island music students May 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church in Pointe Claire (11 Rodney Ave.). A free will offering is requested; proceeds will benefit an orphan-care program in Malawi. For information call 514-697-8015 or 514-364-3027.

The Virgin and the Devil will be the theme of a classical concert May 10 at 3 p.m. by Ensemble Eya in conjunction with the Sunday Rendez-Vous series at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). The program is comprised of medieval compositions and will explore the universal concept of good vs. evil. The concert is free with passes; call 514-630-1220.

Lakeshore Concert Band will perform May 16 at 8 p.m. at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.) in Montreal. The program will comprise music from hit films and Broadway productions. Special guest will be Erni Laudi.Tickets will be available at the door, or may be purchased by calling 514-428-0636 or by visiting www.lakeshoreconcertband.ca.

Beckett Players will present their annual Way Off Broadway production every Friday and Saturday until May 23 at 8 p.m. The musical comedy After the Ever After will be followed by Rhythm of Time. Tickets are $25, with all proceeds going to children’s charities. For tickets and information call 514-465-3029.

West Island Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland (265 Andre Brunet St.) will hold a Spring Fling sale May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Items on sale include jewellery and baked goods, with partial proceeds going to the residence.

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.

Autimism 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.

Social Justice Committee of Montreal will give a presentation on the indigenous communities of Chile and the damage caused by large mining projects on their land May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served at the event, which will be held at St. Thomas a Beckett Church in Pierrefonds (4320 Ste. Anne St.). For information visit www.sjc-cjs.org.

World Fair Trade Day will be celebrated by Dix Milles Villages in Pointe Claire (290 Lakeshore Rd.) with a series of activities beginning with Community Shopping Night May 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Partial proceeds will go to Grandmothers to Grandmothers, a Stephen Lewis Fdn. Project in Africa. On the 9th there will live entertainment, crafts for kids, give-aways and more. On the 13th at 7 there will be a presentation entitled Life in Nicaragua and a pottery display. Call 514-428-0450.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped will host a fashion show and evening of entertainment May 9 at 7 p.m. at West Island College in Dollard des Ormeaux (851 Tecumseh Ave.). ‘That’s what Friends are for – On Broadway’ will be presented with the help of students. Also featured will be a silent auction of sports memorabilia and artwork, a raffle, and prizes. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling 514-694-7090.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation<@$p> 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.

Lac St. Louis AA Yankees Baseball Assoc. will host its 10th anniversary home opener fundraiser May 9 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Parc des Benevoles in Kirkland. Highlights include five games, raffles, prizes, refreshments, and a sale of Yankees clothing.

Friends of Stewart Hall will hold a perennial plant sale May 9 from 10 a.m. in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.).Proceeds will go towards activities and cultural programs. For information call 514-630-1205.

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

Giant garage sale will be held May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. John’s United Church (98 Aurora Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Articles on sale will include sports equipment, furniture, toys, baked goods, and more. Donated items can by dropped off until the 7th.

Garage sale will be held May 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alexander von Humboldt Schule in Baie d’Urfe (216 Victoria Dr.).

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.

Spring fair will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (23 Perrault Ave.) May 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include a kiddies’ corner, baked goods, plants and cuttings; lunch will also be available. For details visit www.stgeorgesanglicanchurch.org.

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.

Compost and wood chips distribution will be held May 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pierrefonds. People are asked to bring a container and proof of residency to the parking lot of the borough hall (13665 Pierrefonds Blvd.), or to the intersection of 4th St. and 10th Ave. in Roxboro. Local ecological and gardening experts will be on hand to answer questions.

Mother’s Day tour will be held May 10 at Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Participants will explore spring blooms with a naturalist. The English tour will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., in French from 2:30 to 4. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children. For more info call 514-398-7811.

Faith and community spirit are celebrated in the West Island every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Also available are KidsQuest and child care. For information call 514-626-6477 or visit ThewestsideGathering.com.

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.

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.

Journeys of Mars 3D will be the theme of a film and presentation in conjunction with the Royal Astronomical Society May 7 at 8 p.m. at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (21275 Lakeshore Rd.). For information visit www.rascmontreal.org.

Hazardous waste collection will be held May 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Dollard des Ormeaux. Drop off paint, thinners, batteries, pesticides, etc. in the civic centre parking lot (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) Call 684-1010 for more information.

<@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.

Home gardening seminar will be held at the Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon and on the 16th from 9:30 to 12:30. Adults and kids over age 12 will learn about pest and disease control, plant identification, and more. A bird orientation session is scheduled for the 12th from 7 to 8. Donations are requested. To register call 514-398-7811.

Beyond Ikea Posters: Exploring Contemporary Art for Your Home will be the topic of a seminar May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Island Women’s Centre (70 Belmont Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Free child care is available if reserved by the 11th at 3 p.m. To register call 514-695-8529.

Dealing with White Grubs will be the theme of a free workshop led by Micheline Levesque May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) To register call 514-684-1496.

Asserting Yourself will be the theme of a free conference presented by Ruth Budovich May 12 at 7 p.m. at Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.). To register call 514-620-4181.

Pointe Claire CPR will hold an eight-hour course in Emergency First Aid May 12 and 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. For information call 630-1214.

Prime Time, a division of the Cummings Centre, is offering courses to the West Island 50+ community at the Hampton Inn and Suites (1900 Trans-Cda. Hwy).The theme of a workshop May 14 at 7:30 p.m. will be Sex After 50 led by psychologist Dr. Laurie Betito. To register contact Ellen Tock at 514-342-1234 local 7255 or ellen@cummingscentre.org

Laughter Yoga Centre has officially opened in Roxboro (514 Commercial Centre). For information call 514-684-7167.

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.

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.

Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.) invites three to five-year-olds and five to eight-year-olds to an arts, crafts, and storytelling session May 9. To register call 514-620-4181.

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.

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.

<@Rb>Understanding Alzheimer’s disease @$p> will be the topic of a free presentation in French by research specialist Dr. Serge Gauthier May 12 at 7 p.m. at Ecole secondaire de Chene-Bleu in Pincourt (225 Pincourt Blvd.). To register call 514-373-0303.

Grey Rights fifth edition is now available through West Island Citizen Advocacy. The bilingual book provides information for seniors on health and other services, wills, estates, and more. For information about obtaining a copy call 514-694-5850.

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.

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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.

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.