West Island community events

ART EXHIBITS

Galerie Ouest in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (37 St. Thomas St.) is hosting an exposition entitled Three Points of View July 9 to 13. Meet artists Milena Scala, Louise Gingras, and Liliana Perodeau at the vernissage July 10 at 6 p.m. Call 514-695-8249 for information.

Dorval Cutural Centre(1401 Lakeshore Dr.) is hosting Hyperliens, a touring exhibition by the Conseil des arts de Montreal from July 11 to Aug. 6. Works by 12 artists from the Graff graphics centre will be displayed Mon. to Thurs. from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9, and Fri. and Sun. from 2 to 5. Call 514-633-4170 for details.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will showcase creative images by artist Patricia Srigley until July 31. For more information call 514-630-2726.



@Rb>Café Suisse<@$p> in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (53A Ste. Anne St.) will hold an exhibition of original prints by Claude Aimee Villeneuve until Aug. 15. The theme of the show: a celebration of our feline friends. For more information call 514-457-0323.

Stewart Hall Gallery in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) is presenting States of Materiality until Aug. 24. This innovative exhibit features works by contemporary sculptors Michel Goulet, Karilee Fuglem, and Douglas Scholes Mon. through Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m., and Mon. & Wed. from 7 to 9. Call 514-630-1254 for details.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue Art Expo will be held until Sept. 1. Artists will exhibit on the boardwalk, and in stores along the main street. Professional and amateur artists wanted. For more information, call Tom Levitt, 514-457-0323.

Dorval City Hall (60 Martin Ave.) will display the works of artist Brenda McPhee until Aug. 3.

Artist of the Month at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) is Chen Chih Liao. The exhibit continues until Aug. 3.

Lake of Two Mountains Artists Association members will be exhibiting their artwork until July 31 at Meubles Signature (121 route 342) in Pointe Fortune. Hours: Mon.-Wed. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thu. and Fri. from 10 to 9, Sat. from 10 to 5 and Sun., 11 to 5. Members will also be selling their work until Apr. 2009.

The Sidewalk Chalk Art Brigade is an intergenerational project open to all. For details call the Cricket Estate Learning Centre at 514-457-0323. The centre is also introducing a papermaking workshop; call for details.



PERFORMANCE

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) is hosting an outdoor show for families July 9 at 7 p.m. Actor/juggler/acrobat Mr. Mute, a character inspired by silent movies, will perform starting at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or rent one for $2. Call 514-620-1220 for information.

Baie d’Urfe Bandstand concerts continue with a performance by the Lachine Concert Band July 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Fritz Park (Lakeshore Rd., west of Morgan Ave.) Park on the grass; bring a lawn chair. Toilet facilities available. In case of rain the free concert will be presented in the Red Barn; park at the curling club. Call 514-457-5324 for information.

Sunset concert series at Centennial Park (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) continues July 15 with Replay the Beatles, an original tribute to the Fab Four starting at 7:30 p.m. In case of rain the free performance moves to the recreation centre (1974 City Lane). For information call 514-426-4480.

Spectrum vocal ensemble is holding auditions for tenors and basses with vocal experience. The 22-voice chorus sings pop, jazz, Broadway, and ballads and will rehearse at Beaurepaire United Church beginning in September. For more information call 450-458-2296.

Sweet Adelines are holding auditions for female bass and baritone singers. The chorus, which sings four-part harmony a cappella, invites candidates to join them for guest nights Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Call Dina at 514-626-4311 for information.



FUNDRAISERS

The Ste. Anne Street Festival will be held July 12 (rain or shine) from11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Highlights include music, inflatable games, face painting, and sidewalk sales. Proceeds from pony rides and the dunk tank will go to the Lakeshore General Hospital.

Le Nichoir will host an open house July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include tours, activities for kids, and a hot dog BBQ. For directions and more information visit www.lenichoir.org.

Lac St. Lois Tigers will host their first golf tournament July 31 in Ile Perrot. The Tiger Paw Classic is a shot-gun tourney with tee-off at 12:30 p.m. Foursomes available. The fee of $165 per person includes supper and prizes; proceeds will cover hockey expenses for 2008-’09. Call Chris Sides at 514-697-1568 to register.



SALES

<@Rb>Ste. Anne’s Farmers Market<@$P> is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale are baked goods, honey, cheese, meats, fair trade coffee, ready-to-eat snacks and more. Organic produce now available includes strawberries and salad greens. Artisans will display their work, and on July 12 musician Jeff Griese will perform. This non-profit citizens’ initiative operates rain or shine in front of City Hall (109 Ste. Anne St). For information call Lise-Anne Briand at 514-457-7244.

SOCIAL EVENTS

An Enviro Cyle Rally will be held July 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) Bring a picnic lunch for this free family event, which includes a mini-tour of Beaconsfield, a wrap-up party with prizes and entertainment. Call 514-426-4480 for more details.

The Bois de Liesse Nature Park in Pierrefonds invites families to a picnic July 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (bring a lunch). A guide/naturalist will talk about indigenous flora and fauna. Meet at Centre d’accueil Pitfield. Parking is $7. Call 514-280-6829 for information.

Guided tours of Stewart Hall will be held July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Explore the history of Pointe Claire’s cultural centre (176 Lakeshore Rd.), which was built in 1916. Call 514-630-1220 for information.

The Greenwood Centre in Hudson (245 Main Rd.) is open Sundays until Labour Day. Experience home and garden tours, as well as poetry readings, an art workshop, harp recital, quilting demonstration, and more, in an historic setting overlooking Lake of Two Mountains. For details call 450-458-5396 or visit www.greenwood-centre-hudson.org.



MEETINGS

MiB West Island, a networking organization for businesswomen, invites potential members to its next Meet-Greet-Eat luncheon July 15 at Aikawa (55 Brunswick Blvd.). Guest fee is $15. For information visit www.mibconnections.com.

English Writers Association West Island is looking for aspiring writers for a new group starting up in Pierrefonds. During regular meetings, members will explore publishing and other resources in an atmosphere of mutual support. For information call 514-624-0378.

The Weight Loss Club meets weekly in the West Island for challenging and fun activities. For more information call 514-242-6865.

West Island Italian Seniors’ Club invites new members to join the group for a variety of activities Wednesday nights in Pierrefonds. For details call Maria at 514-833-4809.

Catholic Community Services (CCS), 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.

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

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

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.

Pointe Claire Toastmasters, open to all interested in the Toastmasters program, meets Wednesday evenings at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information, call 514-697-4728.

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 to 9:10 p.m. For more information, call 514-213-0446.

The Networking Club invites people seeking employment to its meetings Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Jewish Family Services in Montreal (5151 Cote. St. Catherine Rd., suite 310). Members exchange ideas and information on job search techniques and hear monthly speakers on different topics. Space is limited; register by calling 514-342-0000 ext. 3029.

COURSES

Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) is holding flute and violin workshops using the Suzuki method for children from the age of four and a-half, and for adults. Space is limited. There are also openings in classical ballet workshops. Call 514-630-1220 to register.

Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire is holding summer cultural workshops for all ages. Explore arts, dance, ballet, pottery, yoga, languages and more. Call 514-630-1220.

Le Trait d’union Employment Centre in Pointe Claire (189 Hymus Blvd., suite 201) is offering free job search services, including workshops on interview and job search techniques, CV preparation, and job bank and internet access. Drop in or schedule an appointment at 514-426-9508.

The Cricket Estate Learning Centre (250 Senneville Rd.) is launching Aqua Karate, a combination of swimming and karate. Wednesday sessions from 7 to 8:30 p.m. are free and open to all. Call 514-457-0323 for details.

<@Rb>Pointe Claire CPR<@$P> will hold courses in Early Childcare and First Aid on July 14, and in Basic Life Support July 17. To register or for info about other courses, call Micheline at 514-630-1214.

The Single Mothers program at the Montreal YWCA offers free assistance to women who want to re-enter the workforce. The course, held in collaboration with Emploi-Quebec, will be held in September. Space is limited; call 514-866-9941 ext. 416.



SCHOOL NOTEBOOK



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

Dorval Elementary School is planning a fall fair in October and is looking for artisans to take part. If interested call the co-ordinator at 514-636-7773.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for three and four-year-olds, has ongoing registration for September 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 and is taking registration for the 2008-2009 school year. For more information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.

Dorval Elementary Pre-Kindergarten offers a bilingual, structured program which prepares children for kindergarten. For 2009, reserve now and place your name on a list. For more information, call 514-947-7899.

Dorval Preschool Cooperative (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) offers classes for three and four-year-olds. For information on registering, fees, tuitions, and programs, call 514-631-9394.

Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier Ave.) is taking registration for September. Bilingual programs for children age two to five are available. 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.

Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire is launching Learning Through Play, a cultural bilingual preschool for three and-a-half to five-year-olds. The accent will be on art, drama, and music Mondays through Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. starting in September. Call 514-630-1220 for information.



JUST FOR KIDS

Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) still has openings in Laugh Out Loud, a summer reading program for children. Other activities are also planned. Call 514-684-1496 for details or pick up a schedule at the library.

The YMCA’s summer day camp offers young participants a wide range of activities, including team sports, co-operative games, arts and crafts, and outings. To register call Andrew Borelli at 514-630-9622.



Laugh Out Loud summer book club at Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.) is open to children of all ages. The group meets weekly until Aug. 15. For details call 514-620-4181.

<@Rb>Nintendo DS tournament<<@$p> will be held for 12 to 17-year-olds at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) on July 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. Free for members; or inquire at 514-630-1218 ext. 1624.

Stuff to Hold Your Stuff is the theme of an afternoon workshop at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.), July 17 from 2 to 3:30. Twelve to 17-year-olds will create their own handbags using partly recycled materials. Free for members; or inquire at 514-630-1218 ext. 1624.





A Christian day camp will be held July 28 through Aug. 1 at St. George’s Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (23 Perrault St.) Call 457-6934 for more information.

The Family Resource Centre (4855 Sources Blvd.) in Pierrefonds is currently offering the following programs to children: Friendship and Feelings, Social Skills, and Study and Organizational Skills. For more information, call 514-685-5912.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time is a fun-filled hour for parents and infants (0-four years old): sharing nursery rhymes, songs and stories Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Riverdale Community Learning Centre in room 259 (5060 Sources Blvd), Pierrefonds. For more information and registration call 514-937-2180.



SUPPORT GROUPS

Pierrefonds Library has introduced a free new delivery service for housebound readers. For books to you door call 514-620-4181.

<@Rb> AMCAL Family Services<@$P> is looking for a bilingual, part-time developmental assistant. Criteria include advanced experience in fund development, marketing, public relations, and computer skills. For more information or to forward your CV contact hparker@amcal.ca.

Self-Help Against Depression provides professional guidance by phone to people who suffer from mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Leave a message at 514-684-9896. Inquiries are also welcome about the non-profit organization’s Buddy Connections project.



Breast cancer survivors are invited to join the West Island Dragons for camaraderie, exercise, and fun. Training sessions for the dragon boat racing team are under way at the Pointe Claire Canoe Club. For details visit www.westislanddragons.com or contact westislanddragons@hotmail.com.

The West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (111 Donegani Ave., Pointe Claire) operates a resource centre where parents and educators can find materials and information on children with special needs. Topics range from family life to advocacy to integration. Call 514-694-7090 for more details.

Obesity Incorporated (O.B.C.T.) is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. It provides counselling and activities such as Walking Connections. To find an indoor or outdoor walking companion in your neighbourhood, call 514-684-4409.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) in Pointe Claire hosts a coffee break to exchange ideas with other parents and learn about resources on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. (111 Donegani Ave.). For more information, call 514-694-7090 ext. 14.

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.

VOLUNTEERS

ANEB Quebec offers support to people with eating disorders. Bilingual volunteers are being sought to man a help line two evenings per month. Training provided. Call Corinne at 514-630-0907 for information.

Hudson Meals on Wheels needs volunteers who would be available to cook once a month. For information call Louise Wibe at 450-458-7862 or Alec Whyte at 450-458-2418.

West Island Citizen Advocacy is looking for the following volunteer advocates:

A 45-year-old woman in Dorval who has a four-year-old autistic son needs a female volunteer to be her companion. She enjoys baking and needlepoint. Call Mimi at 514-631-9151.

A 66-year-old Lachine woman in a wheelchair needs a volunteer who could become her friend. She enjoys playing cards and crossword puzzles. Call Mimi at 514-631-9151.

An 81-year-old woman (with car) in Roxboro needs someone to accompany her on weekly banking and shopping errands. Call Yolande at 514-694-5850.

A seniors’ residence in Beaconsfield is looking for an advocate to participate in activities (board games, cards, etc). Call Yolande at 514-694-5850.

Seniors in a residence in Pierrefonds would like an advocate to join them monthly for board games, arts and crafts, etc. Call Helene at 514-694-5850.

A Pierrefonds seniors’ residence is seeking someone who speaks Mandarin to translate for their Chinese residents and accompany them to medical appointments. Call Helene or Nellie at 514-694-5850.

A senior woman in Pointe Claire would benefit from a volunteer to help with errands. Call Cat at 514-694-5850.

A Pierrefonds woman with MS would is seeking a female volunteer for companionship and to accompany her on outings. Call Cat at 514-694-5850.

Volunteer mentors 55 plus are needed to share their business experience with individuals seeking employment or a new career. Contact Orit Sheck at the Ometz social service agency for info at 514-345-2645, ext. 6417.

Volunteer West Island matches people with diverse volunteer opportunities that suit their interests, availability and aspirations. For more information, visit www.cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445.