West Island community notes

Lakeshore Camera Club invites the public to a photo exhibition featuring works by Freeman Patterson at the Montreal Athletic Assoc. (2070 Peel St.) Oct. 29 through Nov. 7. The renowned Canadian photographer will be present at the vernissage, which will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. on the 29th. His books and limited editions prints will also be on sale. For more information visit www.clubsportifmaa.com. Patterson’s work will also be showcased in an exhibit entitled, Odysseys and Beyond at the Dorval Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) Nov. 1 from 1 to 5. Call 514-633-4170 for details.

25th anniversary calendar featuring artwork by members of the Beaconsfield Artists’ Assoc. is near completion. Local residents are invited to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award by Oct. 30 at www.artbeaconsfield.com

Kirkland Library (17101 Hymus Blvd.) will display watercolours by Lakeshore Artists’ Assoc. member Valerie Harper until Oct. 30. For information call 514-631-3288.

Lake of Two Mountains Artists Assoc. will hold its fall exhibition and sale at St. James United Church in Hudson (642 Main Rd.) Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 1 from noon until 5. A painting by Guy Laperle will be raffled in aid of NOVA. Call 450-458-0527.

Galerie l’Envol in Montreal (372 Ste. Catherine St. W., #522) will hold an exhibition of artwork by members of the Association independente de l’art until Oct. 31. For information call 514-489-0356.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) is presenting a watercolour exhibition by Roger Webber until Oct. 31. For information call 514-684-8247.

Kirkland Artists’ Assoc. will hold its annual exhibition Oct. 31 to Nov. 29 at the Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.). The vernissage will be held on the 1st from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For information call 514-630-2726.

Salon des Artisans featuring creations by over 20 members of the Dorval Artisans’ Guild will be held Nov. 6 to 8 at the community centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). On sale will be hand-made gifts, decorations, baking, preserves, and more. The vernissage will be held on the 6th from 7 to 9 p.m. Hours are from noon until 9 on the 6th, from 10 a.m. to 5 on the 7th, and from 10 to 4 on the 8th. Call 514-633-4170.

Artists’ competition and showcase will be held from Nov. 11 to 15 at the Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). The theme of the exhibition, which has been organized by Friends of the Library, is ‘Imagination’; adult participants are invited to submit their unusual creations and photos between the 6th and 8th. Prizes will be awarded. For details call 514-633-4170.

Peace, Love, and Hope exhibition of batik murals is a world-wide art project involving youth which will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) until Nov. 22. For information call 514-630-1220.

Art to the Rescue at Galerie Ouest in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (37 St. Thomas St.) will feature paintings, sculpture, jewellery, quilts, and more in an exhibition and sale by over 30 artists from Nov. 5 to 10. Proceeds will go to Rosie Animal Adoption and Animatch. The vernissage will be on the 5th from 7 to 10 p.m. For more info call 514-695-8249 or www.galerieouest.ca.

Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.) will host an exhibition of watercolours by Susan Dobbek until Nov. 22. Call 514-428-4460 for more details.

Maison Trestler in Vaudreuil-Dorion (85 Chemin de la Commune) will hold an exhibition by artist/painter Stuart Beaty and wardrobe master Johanne Ducharme until Dec. 17. For info call 450-455-6290.





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Tribute to Oscar Peterson featuring the Gaetan Daigneault Trio will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. The concert is free with passes; call 514-630-1220.

WISTA (West Island Student Theatre Assoc.) is holding an open casting call at Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.) in Pointe Claire Nov. 8. Students between the ages of 17 and 29 will be asked to sing a Broadway song of their choice. Group dance auditions will take place from 6 to 7 p.m.; individual vocal auditions will be from 7 to 10. Their next production will celebrate 100 years of Broadway. RSVP at wista@gmail.com.

John Abbott College Theatre Workshop in Ste. Anne de Bellevue will present the play Cloud Nine by Caryl Churchill at the Casgrain Centre until Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. For info call 514-457-6610.

Choristers are being sought to sing the Messiah chorus and other Christmas music with a 50-voice choir, under direction of Douglas Knight, for the carol service at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.) Dec. 11 and 12. Call 514-630-0331 or visit www.cedarparkunited.org.

Kirkland Concert Band has openings for new members of all ages. Rehearsals are held Wed. evenings at the sports complex (16950 Hymus Blvd.). For details visit www.kirklandconcertband.org.

Stewart Hall Singers are recruiting members for the current season, which includes their Christmas concert and Mozart’s Requiem in the spring. Practices are held Mon. evenings in Pointe Claire. Call 514-697-8884.

WOWCATS are looking for new members of all ages to sing and dance in their Christmas show. For information call 514-425-5767.

West Island choir Cantabile is looking for experienced singers for its Dec. 5 performance of Handel’s Messiah. For info call 514-449-8765 or visit www.myspace.com

Loonie Line will raise funds for students in need Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. West Islanders can support the campaign by placing a $1 coin on a line of tape that will run through the college.

Ride to Conquer Cancer in aid of the Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General Hospital will be held in July 2010. An info session is scheduled for Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Tikvah in Dollard des Ormeaux (136 Westpark Blvd.). RSVP by calling 866-996-8356 or visit www.conquercancer.ca.

Child Haven International will be the beneficiary of a fundraising Indian dinner organized by the Lakeshore Unitarian Church on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Highlights include a bazaar and entertainment by vocalist Kerry-Anne Kutz. Guests of honour will be Rev. Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino. Tickets are $40; call 514-630-4206.

Steri-Animal will hold a cat and kitten adoption clinic Oct. 31 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 also needed. Proceeds from nail trimming at $5 go to the animal welfare agency. For details call 514-938-6150 or visit www.steri-animal.org.

Rosie Animal Adoption will hold an adoption clinic Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue Ribbon Canine Centre in Dorval (2070 Chartier St.). For info visit www.rosieadoption.org.

Refuge les Chamours will be the beneficiary of proceeds from a Halloween costume party and dinner Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at La Maison Verte in Pierrefonds (16981 Gouin Blvd.). Highlights include prizes and music. The fundraiser, an initiative by Conceptduo-in and Fruits de Fantaisie, will raise money for homeless pets. For more information call 514-544-6222, 514-949-6049, or 514-626-6049, or visit www.conceptduo.com.

Halloween haunted house will be open to visitors Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m., and on the 31st between 1 and 4 and from 5 to 9 in Pierrefonds (18078 Poiriau St). The fundraiser is being held in collaboration with Rotisserie St-Hubert; proceeds will go to the Fondation Charles Bruneau, which helps children with cancer.

West Island Women’s Centre will host their biggest fundraiser of the year Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John Fisher Church in Pointe Claire (120 Summerhill Ave.). The silent auction and wine and cheese will be hosted by Sharon Hyland of CHOM-FM. Up for bids are sports memorabilia, hockey tickets, artwork, restaurant gift certificates, and more. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 514-695-8529.

Autism Awareness Gala will be held Nov. 7 at Le Vogue in St. Leonard. Highlights include dinner, a Chinese auction, music from the ‘50s through the ‘70s, and a raffle. Proceeds will go towards building a respite home for people with autism in the West Island. Tickets are $85 and must be purchased in advance. Visit www.autism-awareness-gala.org.

Christmas sale and luncheon will be held Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. George’s Church in Montreal (corner of Stanley and La Gauchetiere sts.). On sale will be artwork, antiques, hand-made items, baked goods, and more.

Fall fair will be held at St. John Fisher Church (120 Summerhill Ave.) in Pointe Claire Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among articles for sale will be crafts, knitting, books, and toys. Luncheon will be served.

Craft fair will be held Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carrefour des aines de Pierrefonds (14068 Gouin Blvd. W.). Artisans are invited to reserve a table to sell their wares; the cost is $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. Call 514-626-1449.

Ste. Anne market has moved to the basement of St. George’s Church (23 Perrault St.) for the winter months. On sale every Sat. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be organic vegetables, meat, cheese, honey, baked goods, preserves, and more. Artisans will also be selling their wares. For information call 514-457-7244.

Boutique 24 at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.) is open every Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Available are used winter clothing, household items, books, toys, and more. For information call 514-457-5819.

Beaconsfield Heights Community Swimming Pool will be giving away treats on Halloween night Oct. 31. All are welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion Lachine branch (3015 Henri-Dunant St.) will hold a Halloween dance Oct. 31 from 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a hot buffet. There will be prizes for best costumes. Call 514-637-8002 for reservations. Military Whist will be held Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include prizes and refreshments.

Halloween party and winter signup with outdoor club Randonnee Aventure will be held Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Westmount Armory (4625 St. Catherine St. W.). There will be prizes for best costumes. Tickets are $12. For information visit www.randonnee.ca.

Choeur Classique Vaudreuil-Soulanges will hold a mass to commemorate late members Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at l’Eglise Ste. Trinite in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Those who would like to get involved in the Eucharist celebration are asked to call 450-455-3949 or 514-453-6135.

Dollard des Ormeaux Seniors Club offers a variety of activities, including bridge, ballroom and line dancing, yoga, and Nordic walking. For information call 514-684-1012 ext. 209.

Canadiens centennial will be marked with a lecture and slide presentation in French at the Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Passes must be picked up beforehand. Call 514-633-4170.

Singled Out Toastmasters Club meets Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the West Island YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.). For info call 514-213-0446.

Beaconsfield Quilters’ Guild meets at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) the first Tues. of the month at 7 p.m., and on the first Wed. at 10 a.m. Call 514-759-6209 for details.

The Autism Epidemic will be the topic of a presentation by a panel of experts Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.). For information call 514-428-4460.

Diabetes in the 21st Century will be the topic of a presentation Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). Speaker will be Dr. Jean-Francois Yale of the MUHC. Call 514-630-1218 for more info.

Book launch of poet Michaela’s Sefler’s two latest releases, Transcendence, as well as Neptune, Uranus, Pluto and All in Between, will be held Nov. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chapters in Pointe Claire (6321 Trans.-Cda. Hwy.).

The Power to Achieve will be the theme of a presentation by five motivational speakers Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Montreal (420 Sherbrooke St. W.). Proceeds will go to the Strong Kids Fund at the YMCA. For details call 514-731-2491 or visit www.cardiogenix.ca.

Minus One Club is looking for widows and widowers aged 65+. Members meet for social activities Sat. evenings. Call 514-694-2804 for information.

Amnesty International West Island chapter is looking for new members who are interested in human rights and social issues both globally and locally. Visit amnesty14@canada.com.

Meditation practices led by Rev. Cedric Cobb are held every Mon. at the Still Presence Spirituality Centre at Christ Church in Beaurepaire (455 Church St.). For details call 514-697-2204.

Tea and Poetry writers’ group meets the third Sun. of every month at Herb’s in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (142 Ste. Anne St.). From 2 to 4 p.m. meet with fellow poets and engage in writing exercises. For information call 514-457-1150 or 514-671-9941.

<@Rb>Stitch and Bitch Club<$p> meets every Tues. at 1 p.m. at La 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 Tues. of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests welcome. Call 514-843-3365.

Executives Available provides services and support to unemployed 40+ executives and managers. Call 514-697-2227 for information.

West Island Quilters Guild meets at the Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.) in Pointe Claire on the second and fourth Thurs. 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 Thurs. 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.

Pierrefonds Toastmasters meet every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. at the Marcel Morin Community Centre (14068 Gouin Blvd. W.). Call 514-695-9298.

DdO Toastmasters meet every Mon. at 7:30 p.m., at Sunnybrooke Chalet (100 Cadman St.). For more information, call Pat at 514-684-9626.

Pointe Claire Toastmasters meet each Wed. evening at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information call 514-697-4728.

Club Excellence Toastmasters is an advanced group which meets the first and third Sat. of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Days Inn (455 Cote Vertu Blvd.). For details call 514-581-5828.

College Gerald-Godin in Ste. Genevieve (15615 Gouin Blvd. W.) will hold an open house Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be workshops and demonstrations, and visitors can meet with teachers and students, as well as representatives from five universities.

Westpark Co-operative has openings in its Moms and Tots program every Mon. morning, and for three to four-year-olds every Tues. and Fri. a.m. Activities include field trips and visits from guest speakers. The preschool operates out of Terry Fox Chalet in Dollard des Ormeaux (100 Fairview Rd.). Call 514-830-KIDS.

Creation Station preschool in Pointe Claire (63 Donegani Ave.) has openings for three to five-year-olds in its Tues. through Fri. programs from 9 a.m. to noon. Choose from either three or four days per week. Call 514-783-1311.

Busy Bees Preschool in Pointe Claire (90 Jubilee Sq.) is taking registration for 2009-‘10. The bilingual program is offered five days a week from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Call 514-694-9289.

Magic Circle Preschool at Sherwood Forest School in Beaconsfield offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds five days a week. Registration is under way; call 514-893-7401.

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 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.

Halloween Story Time for six to 10-year-olds will be held in French at Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) Oct. 31 at 10:15 a.m. Register by calling 514-684-8247.

Y-Pod program at the YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) helps ten to 12-year-olds with the transition from elementary to high school through workshops and recreational activities. Members meet every Fri. from 4 to 6 p.m. Register by calling 514-630-9864 ext. 344.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) offers musical initiation for children up until age two every Thurs. or Fri. at 10 a.m. Story Time for two to five-year-olds features music, poetry, crafts, and more starting at 10:45. To register call 514-684-8247.

Puss ‘n Boots Two for toddlers 18 to 36 months of age is under way at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) until Dec. 14. For details call 514-630-1218 ext. 1624

Storytelling in Art workshops for two to five-year-olds accompanied by a parent are under way in English and French at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). Register at the cultural centre or by calling 514-630-1220.

Teen Zone provides a fun, safe environment where kids can play video games, pool, and enjoy other activities from 5 to 10 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. 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 Mon. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.). For information call 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.

Arthritis West Island (AWISH) is holding ongoing registration for exercise classes in Dorval, Dollard des Ormeaux, and Pierrefonds. The Caring and Sharing support group meets Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Call 514-631-3288 for information.

WIAIH Coffee Break is held the first Fri. of each month in Pointe Claire (111 Donegani Ave.). Family members and friends of children with special needs are invited to meet in an informal atmosphere and share ideas between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Free babysitting is available on site with reservations. For information call the West Island Assoc. for the Intellectually Handicapped at 514-694-7090 ext. 14 or visit www.wiaih.qc.ca.

Christmas basket registration will be held by the West Island Assistance Fund Nov. 2 to Dec. 4 in Roxboro (9 Commercial Centre). West Island residents can apply Mon. from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. between 9 and 11:30 and 1 and 3:30; and Fri. from 9 to 11:30. For information call 514-683-0456 or 514-683-2764.

West Island Diabetes Assoc. meets Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). A dietician will be guest speaker. All persons with diabetes, their families, and friends are welcome. Call 514-630-2225 ext. 5339.

West Island Mission now requires families to register in person for its Christmas basket distribution. The dates are Nov. 3 and 5 from 6 to 8 p.m., and on the 7th between 9 a.m. and noon at CLSC Pierrefonds (13800 Gouin Blvd.), or at the Pierrefonds Community Centre (9665 Gouin Blvd. W.). For info call 514-912-6813.

Literacy Unlimited offers a variety of programs and services to adults challenged by low literacy. Call 514-694-0007 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca.

Dealing with Ageing Parents is the theme of discussion in an eight-week support group which meets Tues. evenings at Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.) in Pointe Claire. To register call the West Island Women’s Centre at 514-695-8529.

Making New Connections for immigrant women new to Canada is under way Tues. mornings in Pointe Claire (502 Delmar Ave.). The sessions provide practical information about employment, health care, the school system, local services, and more. Free child care will be provided to preschoolers. To register call the West Island Women’s Centre at 514-695-8529.

Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for compulsive overeaters, anorexics, and bulimics. There are no weigh-ins or fees. Call 514-488-1812.

Parkinson’s support group meets the last Wed. of each month at Foyer Dorval (225 la Presentation St.). Call 514-694-5979.

Depressed and bipolar support group meets every Mon. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church in Dollard-des-Ormeaux (106A Anselme-Lavigne Blvd.). For info call 450-458-6342.

Birthing Centre at CLSC Lac St. Louis in Pointe Claire welcomes inquiries from moms-to-be who would like to give birth with the help of a midwife at the centre, at home, or in hospital. Call 514-697-1199.

West Island Women’s Shelter offers support to women and children who are victims of conjugal violence. The non-profit organization operates a 24/7 crisis line, summer camp for kids, meetings, and other services and programs. Call 514-620-4845.

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.

Volunteer West Island offers diverse volunteer opportunities to individuals which suit their interests, availability, and aspirations. Call 514-457-5445 ext. 227 or visit www.cabvwi.org.

West Island HSSC is looking for volunteers for its fall vaccination campaign; call 514-626-2663 ext. 4565. Retired nurses with an OIIQ permit are also needed; call ext. 3327.

Literacy Unlimited needs volunteers to tutor high school students with low literacy skills one-on-one two hours per week. Training is provided. Call 514-694-0007.

College Gerald-Godin in Ste. Genevieve (15615 Gouin Blvd. W.) will hold an open house Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be workshops and demonstrations, and visitors can meet with teachers and students, as well as representatives from five universities.

Beginners’ Tai-Chi course will be held for 10 weeks starting Oct. 29 in Pierrefonds (9665 Gouin Blvd. W.). Other activities being organized by the community group Get Connected include games and luncheons. Call 514-937-5351 for more info.

Pointe Claire CPR is offering a course in Basic Life Support Nov. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. Call 514-630-1214.

Assertiveness training workshop part III will be held Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at West Island Citizen Advocacy in Pointe Claire (68 Prince Edward Ave.). To register call 514-694-5850.

Beginners Computing is a course for people over 50 who would like to learn basic computer skills. Workshops are held every Wed. from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. John’s United Church (98 Aurora Ave.) in Pointe Claire. To register call 514-631-1456.

La Maison de Calico in Pointe Claire village (324 Lakeshore Rd.) is taking registration for its fall courses. They include Basic Quilting by Hand , Stack ‘n Whack, silk ribbon embroidery, Cathedral Window, Honeycomb, ribbon art, machine quilting, and more. To register or for more information call 514-695-0728.

Family Resource Centre in Pierrefonds is offering study skills programs for grades three to seven students, and social skills classes for six to 11-year-olds. Call 514-685-5912 for further information.

Beginners’ bridge for seniors is taught free of charge in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (1 rue de l’Eglise) every Thurs. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For details call Volunteer West Island at 514-457-5445 ext. 228.

Memoir writing classes for seniors led by Norman Wray are held every second Fri. from 10 a.m. to noon in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (1 rue de l’Eglise). Call Volunteer West Island at 514-457-5445 ext. 228 for information.

Genealogy workshops are held every Wed. from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). To register call 514-630-1218.

Seniors’ computer courses in English and French are being offered free of charge by Volunteer West Island. To register and for details call 514-457-5445 ext. 221.

Exercise classes for seniors are held Tues. afternoons in Ste. Anne de Bellevue by Volunteer West Island in collaboration with the West Island Physical Fitness Assoc. To sign up for Warm Up and Stretch call 514-457-5445 ext. 228.

Public speaking workshops are offered by the Dorval Toastmasters Club every Thurs. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the community centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). To register call 514-696-5973.