Notes of Interest

Galerie Ouest in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (37 St. Thomas St.) will exhibit paintings by Malle Jurima-Romet from May 22 to 26. The vernissage will be on the 23rd from 3 to 6 p.m. For info call 514-695-8249.

Maison Valois in Vaudreuil-Dorion (331 St. Charles Blvd.) will hold an exposition and sale by Le Circuit des artistes et artisans de l’Ile Perrot until May 24.

Galerie de la ville in Dollard des Ormeaux (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) will host an exhibition of paintings by Patricia Morris from May 28 to June 28. The vernissage will be on the 27th at 8 p.m.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier Ave.) will hold an exhibition of blown glass and pictorial art by Chantal Pare until the end of May. Call 514-684-8247.

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

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. For information call 514-428-4460.

Stewart Hall Gallery in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) is holding an exhibition of portraits by Eric Simon entitled West Island Kids until June 13. For information call 514-630-1254.

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.

Forest and Stream Club in conjunction with the Dorval Historical Society will present an exhibition at the Dorval Museum of Local History (1850 Lakeshore Dr.) until Aug. 30. Trace the roots of this influential private club every Thurs. to Sun. from 1 to 5. For information call 514-633-4314 or 514-633-4170.





@ST: PERFORMANCE

WOWCATS (Way Out West Choral and Theatrical Society) will present Broadway’s Tony Turns 60 May 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Harpell Centre in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (60 St. Pierre St.). For tickets call 514-425-5767.

Montreal City Voices will present an a cappella performance May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Oscar Peterson Hall in Montreal (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.). Tickets are $25, with proceeds earmarked for the Shriners’ Hospital; call 514-685-1126.

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.

Voices for Hope community choir will present Broadway plus! May 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on the 24th at 3 at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). Proceeds will go to Grandmothers to Grandmothers, a project of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Tickets are $20 or $12 for students. Reservations are recommended; call 514-630-4636 or 514-637-7125, or visit www.cedarparkunited.org for information.

Duo Ava will perform May 24 at 3 p.m. in conjunction with the Sunday Rendez-vous series at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). The program will feature works by Faure, Mozart, and other composers. Admission is free with passes; call 514-630-1220.

Gospel Choir will present a concert May 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Roxboro United Church (116 Cartier Ave.). Special guests will be Denis and Sly Coulombe, Angel Forest, and Jean-Sebastien Baciu. For tickets and more information call 514-685-4956.

Magical Moments in Time magic and illusion show with Ted and Marion Outerbridge will be held May 27 at 5 and at 8 p.m. at John Rennie High School in Pointe Claire (501 St. John’s Blvd.). Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to Refuge RR for Horses and may be purchased at the reception or by calling 514-697-3210 ext. 1. For more info visit www.tedouterbridge.com.

Cambridge Kiwanis Boys’ Choir from Ontario will perform May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Pierrefonds (15556 Cabot St.). The program will include sacred and classical music and more. Tickets are $12, or $35 for a family; call 514-626-4205.

Neil Diamond tribute show Diamond in the Rough starring Joey Purpura will be held June 2 at the Royal Canadian Legion in N.D.G. (5455 de Maisonneuve St. W.) and in Chateauguay (39 Gilmour Ave.) on the 6th. Both shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door; call 514-489-9425 or 450-691-6780, respectively. Partial proceeds will go to the Legion. For information visit www.solitaryman.ca.

West Island Palliative Care Residence will hold its annual eggs Benedict breakfast May 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Le Chambertin in Pointe Claire (9 Place Frontenac.). WIPCR is also holding a drawing – first prize is $10,000 – on June 5. For tickets and more information call 514-693-1718 ext. 22r or visit www.wipcr.ca.

Suitcases for Africa will be the beneficiary of a garage sale May 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare Ave.).

Steri-Animal will hold a cat and kitten adoption clinic May 23 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Global-Pitou, Minou et Compagnons in Plaza Pointe Claire (245F St. John’s Blvd.) Proceeds from nail trimming at a cost of $5 go to the animal welfare agency; volunteer drivers and foster homes are also needed. For information call 514-938-6150.

West Island Dragons breast cancer survivors’ boat racing team will be the beneficiary of a comedy night fundraiser at Bourbon St. W. (1866 Sources Blvd.) in Pointe Claire May 27 at 8:30 p.m. To purchase tickets call 514-913-7675 or visit www.westislanddragons@hotmail.com.

Memorial golf tournament in honour of Bob and Diane Horan will be hosted by Kelly’s Pub in Pointe Claire June 4 at the Vaudreuil Golf Club. A fee of $110 covers golf, cart, dinner, prizes, and a special gift. Proceeds will go to the West Island Palliative Care Residence. To register call 514-694-6438.

Auptimism Walkathon and barbecue marking Autism Awareness Month will be held June 7 at Marche de l’ouest in Dollard des Ormeaux. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Pat Roberts Centre. For information and for information visit www.theautismepidemic.com.

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

Perennial sale will be held at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.) May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Also available will be gardening supplies and books. For details call 514-695-3337.

Garage/book/bake sale will be held May 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church in Dorval (865 Lakeshore Rd.). Call 514-631-3601.

Dollard des Ormeaux town auction will be held at 100 Genmore Ave. on May 23 beginning at 10 a.m. On sale will be used bicycles, office furniture, computers, and more. For details call 514-684-1010.

Spring sale will be held May 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Union Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.). On sale will be books, baking, plants, clothing, and more; there will also be a BBQ. For info call 514-457-5819.

St. Anthony’s School yard sale will be held May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pierrefonds (17750 Meloche St.). There will be over 30 vendors, food, musical entertainment, and more. Rain date is the 30th.

Giant book sale will be held at the Bob Birnie Arena in Pointe Claire (96 Douglas Shand Ave.) May 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the 24th from 10 to 3. Donations of books (no encyclopaedias or National Geographics, please) and children’s games can be dropped off on the 22nd between 10 and 5.

Ste. Anne farmers’ market is open every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale are organic products and produce, including honey, meats, goat cheese, baked goods, and more. Snacks will be available throughout the day, and musicians will entertain. The market is located in the parking lot across from the town hall (109 Ste. Anne St.).

Bargain basement sale featuring clothing, housewares, books, and more is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare Ave.). Call 514-695-5448.

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.

STM Opus card photo sessions for children ages six to 12 and seniors who are 65+ will be held at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr., room S-022) May 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on the 23rd from 9 to 5. The sessions are open to all West Islanders and proof of age will be required. Call 514-633-4100 for info.

Military whist will be held at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.) May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Reserve a table by the 20th by calling 514-631-8641.

Beaconsfield Lawn Bowling Club (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.) will hold an open house May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on the 23rd from 2 to 4 . Prospective members are asked to bring flat-soled shoes. Refreshments will be available. Call 514-695-8257 or 514-694-6365 for details.

Victorian tea and gifts and talent auction will be held May 23 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Pierrefonds (15556 Cabot St.) There will be door prize and a prize for ‘most elegant lady.’ Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance; call 514-626-4205 Tues. to Thurs. from 9 a.m. to noon.

Royal Canadian Legion Lachine branch (3015 Henri Dunant St.) will host an Evening with Greg Inniss May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include light refreshments at 9, and must be purchased in advance; call 514-637-8002.

Caribbean Extravaganza will be held at Ste. Genevieve United Church (4697 St. John’s Blvd.) May 23 at 5 p.m. Food and entertainment are on the bill of fare. Tickets, at $20 for adults, and $10 for children ages six to 12 must be purchased in advance; call 514-626-4795 Mon. to Fri. from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Angell Woodstock will be held May 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Elm and Woodland aves. in Beaconsfield. Bring a blanket or chair for this musical celebration; refreshments will also be available. Rain date is the 24th.

Child ID clinic will be held at Fairview Pointe Claire May 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

<@Rb>Pointe Claire Lawn Bowling Club<@p> (250 Lanthier Ave.) will hold an open house May 23 and 24 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to wear flat shoes. There are reduced fees for students and juniors. Call 514-694-2794.

Beaconsfield Citizens’ Assoc. will hold its election year membership campaign May 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Home-style Bakery and Black Lion Pub (445 Beaconsfield Blvd.). For info visit www.bca-acb.org.

Third international dinner at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lachine (379 44th Ave.) will be held May 30 at 6 p.m. Also featured will be live music and a DJ. Tickets are $15 and must be reserved by the 25th; call 514-634-1965 or drop by the church office weekdays. For information call 514-634-4478 or 514-620-8724.

Royal Canadian Legion will hold a BBQ steak supper May 30 at 6 p.m. in Dorval (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave.). RSVP by the 28th at 514-631-5786 or 514-626-7910.

Taste of the Caribbean will mark its 10th anniversary May 31 in the Place Bonaventure exhibition hall. In addition to a wide variety of dishes from the islands to sample there will be cooking and dance demonstrations, an art display, and a marketplace where goods and services will be on sale. For information call 514-620-6612 or visit www.tasteofthecaribbean.ca.

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.

Astronomy lecture in French will be held in the chalet at St. Charles Park in Dorval May 25 at 8 p.m. Speaker will be astrophysicist Dr. Pierre Bastien. All welcome free of charge. Call 514-953-9038 for info.

<@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.

Genealogy seminar will be held May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quebec Family History Society library (173 Cartier Ave.) in Pointe Claire. A Genealogical Day in Quebec will feature four guest speakers and examine the main sources used in research, and more. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. To register call 514-695-1502.

Pointe Claire CPR will hold a course in CPR Basic Life Support (Level C) May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call 630-1214.

West Island Women’s Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.) will hold a free workshop entitled Female Sexuality During Perimenopause and Menopause on May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. To register for free child care reserve by 3 p.m. on the 25th. For info call 514-695-8529.

Composting workshop will be held May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) To register call 514-684-1496.

Chocolate Anyone? will be the theme of a workshop May 27 at the WIJCC-Ben Weider Fitness Centre (13101 Gouin Blvd.) in Pierrefonds. To register call 514-624-6750 ext. 24.

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.

Yoga classes are underway Thursdays from 1:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the Om West Studio in Pointe Claire village (46 Ste. Anne St., suite 3) at a cost of $5 each session. For more information visit www.westislandyoga.org.

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 514-693-9191.

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.

Puppet show for children four years and over and their parents will be presented May 21 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.). For information call Georgie Crawford at 514-620-4781.

Explorers summer day camp for 12 to 17-year-olds is currently holding registration. Activities include sports, field trips to the Old Port and La Ronde, and more. Call the YMCA at 514-630-9864 ext. 326.

Teen Zone provides a fun, safe environment where kids can enjoy themselves from 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) in Dorval. For info call 514-630-4066.

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 Networkers is a new discussion group which will meet May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). Participants will address aspects of career change and job loss and their impact, and will learn about CV and job interview preparations. For info and to register visit westislandnetworkers@gmail.com.

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.