West Island community events!

Galerie l’Envol in Montreal (372 Ste. Catherine St. W. suite 522) will hold an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by members of the Assoc. independente de l’art from Nov. 3 to Dec. 19. Gallery hours are Tues. to Sat. from 2 to 5 p.m. For information call 514-489-0356.

Lakeshore Camera Club invites the public to a photo exhibition featuring works by Freeman Patterson at the Montreal Athletic Assoc. (2070 Peel St.) until Nov. 7. Books and limited editions prints by the renowned photographer will also be on sale. For more information visit www.clubsportifmaa.com.

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 visit 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.

Kirkland Artists’ Assoc. will hold its annual exhibition until Nov. 29 at the Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.). For information call 514-630-2726.

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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I Tromboni will perform at St. Joachim Church in Pointe Claire village (2 Ste. Anne St.) Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. The quintet will present works by Copland, Mussorgsky, and other composers. For more information call Stewart Hall at 514-630-1220.

Coffee house featuring the voice students of Kerry-Anne Kutz will be held Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Beaconsfield (202 Woodside Rd.). Admission is $25 for families, $10 for adults, and $5 for students. Refreshments will be served.

Evening of chamber music will be presented Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside Heights Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (275 Braebrook Ave.). The featured artists are members of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Their program will comprise works from the Romantic era by Schumann, Schubert, and other composers. Suggested donation is $10; proceeds will go to the Christian Action food bank. For info call 514-695-6248.

So You Think You Can Dance Canada participant Kim Gingras will be speaking at the Ile Bizard Library (500 Montee de l’Eglise) Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

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.

Repercussion Theatre will be touring with its production of Shakespeare Unplugged from Nov. 9 to 22. Memorable scenes from the bard’s masterpieces will be performed at O’Hara’s Pub in Montreal Nov. 8, at the Segal Centre on the 18th, and at other venues, including Hudson Village Theatre on the 20th and 21st. Dates are also available for private functions. For details call 514-931-2644 or visit www.repercussiontheatre.com.

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.

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

Altera Vitae will present Bent by Martin Sherman from Nov. 5 to 15 at Espace 4001 (4001 Berri St.) in Montreal. The play, which is set during the Second World War, focuses on the German law which declared homosexuality a crime. For tickets and information about evening and matinee performances call 514-823-8823 or visit www.alteravitae.com.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 85/90 in Lachine (3015 Henri Dunant St.) will hold a Remembrance Day parade Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.; meet at 1:45. Refreshments will be served. For information call 514-637-8002.

Remembrance Day parade will be held Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. in Pointe Claire from the Cenotaph near city hall on St. John’s Blvd.

<@Rb>Last Post Fund<$p> National Field Day of Honour commemoration ceremony will be held Nov. 11 in Pointe Claire starting at 10:30 a.m.

When War is the Answer will be the topic of a lecture by journalist Hugh Anderson Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). The presentation is free for members, and $3 for non-members. Passes must be picked up beforehand. For information call 514-633-4170.

West Island Women’s Centre will host its 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.

Used bicycle collection will be held Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Island College in Dollard des Ormeaux (851 Tecumseh Blvd.) in collaboration with Cycle North. The bikes will be shipped to South America and Latin America, where they will be distributed to the underprivileged. A suggested donation of $12 covers the cost of transportation. There will also be fair trade products for sale, and a photo display. For more information contact the WIC Interact Club at 514-683-4660.

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 on the West Island for people with autism. Tickets are $85 and must be purchased in advance. Visit www.autism-awareness-gala.org.

Steri-Animal will hold a cat and kitten adoption clinic Nov. 7 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.

West Island Community Shares will host a dinner and live and silent auction Nov. 10 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Restaurant La Sirene de la mer in Pointe Claire. Items up for bid can be previewed at www.communityshares.ca. For tickets and information call 514-695-8694.

Club des petits dejeuners Montreal West committee is holding a benefit lunch Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Targray Technology International in Kirkland (18105 Trans.-Cda. Hwy.) The cost is $10.

Centre Denis-Benjamin Viger will host a benefit supper dance Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Elm Ridge Golf Club in Ile Bizard (851 Cherrier Rd.). Tickets are $125 and can be reserved by calling 514-620-6310.

West Island Palliative Care Residence will be the beneficiary of proceeds from the Midnight Special Revue Nov. 15 at Bourbon Street West in Pointe Claire. Highlights of the evening include a Texas hold’ em poker tournament, buffet dinner, and live rock and roll. For tickets and more info call 514-693-1718 ext. 227, 514-695-6545, 514-944-5256, or visit www.bourbonwest.com.

Annual bazaar will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lachine (379 44th Ave.) Nov. 6 from 2 to 8:30 p.m., and on the 7th from 10 a.m. to 2. Available will be baked goods, preserves, home-made candy, books, and more. The tea room will be open on Fri.; there will also be a roast beef dinner, for which reservations are required. Other highlights include a silent auction, lunch on Sat., and raffles. Call 514-634-1965.

Country corner fair will be held at Valois United Church in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.) Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., and on the 7th from 9 a.m. to 2. Highlights include a silent auction, crafts, baking, and a children’s room. A lasagne supper will be served Fri, and a hearty soup lunch on Sat. For details call 514-697-0651.

Swiss Women’s Club Edelweiss will hold its annual bazaar Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Dorval (375 Louise-Lamy Ave.). Culinary specialties will be on sale, as well as crafts and other articles. Swiss-style meals will be served throughout the day, and there will be a fish pond for children. All proceeds will go to charity.

Annual bazaar will be held Nov. 7 between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Roxboro United Church (116 Cartier St.). Among highlights will be a flea market, crafts, mystery gifts, and lunch room. For further details call 514-685-4956.

Toy sale of new and gently used items will be held Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. until noon at Beaconsfield United Church (292 Woodside Rd.). Call 514-695-0600.

Annual bazaar will be held at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.) Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a silent auction, home-baking and frozen food for sale, as well as a raffle. Boutique 24 will be open, and a light lunch served.

Fall bazaar will be held at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.) Nov. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be a wide variety of baked goods, jewellery, crafts, and more. There will also be children’s corner and a light lunch available. Please bring shopping bags. For info call 514-631-6171.

Rummage sale of children’s and women’s clothing and books will be held Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave.). Free coffee. Call 514-697-6459.

Artisans’ sale will be held Nov. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson (128 Cote-St. Charles). Over 25 craftsmen will be selling sculpture, jewellery, pottery, fabric and glass art, and more.

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.

Thrift Shops for NOVA sell good quality used items at its three locales Tues. through Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outlets are in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (43 Ste. Anne St.), in Beaurepaire village (449 Beaconsfield Blvd.), and Kirkland (2750 St. Charles Blvd.). Articles for sale include clothing, household goods, books, and furniture. For information visit www.thriftshopsfornova.com.

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.

Clothing Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Rd.) is once again open every Thurs. between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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.

Royal Canadian Legion in Dorval (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave.) will host a spaghetti supper Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 and must be reserved by calling 514-631-5786 or 514-626-7910.

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.

YMCA Diversion program in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) is organizing a 35th anniversary reunion. Anyone who was previously involved as either a youth or staff member and would like to participate is asked to call 514-630-9864 ext. 326.

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.

Six-month sailing adventure from Canada to Iceland will be Guy Boily’s topic Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). The presentation will be in French with a bilingual question period. Refreshments will be served. Call 514-630-1218 for 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.).

Healthy Eating for the Whole Family will be the theme of a presentation Nov. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Island Women’s Centre (70 Belmont Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Free child care is available but reservations must be made by the 9th at 3; call 514-695-8549.

The Art of Mindfulness Living will be the topic of discussion Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Speaker will be Joseph Emet, founder of the Mindfulness Meditation Centre. All welcome free of charge. Call 514-428-4460 for more info.

Peru: Secrets of the Sacred Valley will be the theme of Frederic Hore’s presentation Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire City Hall (451 St. John’s Blvd.). For details call the library at 514-630-1218.

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.

MUHC Career Day will be held Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montreal General Hospital, the Montreal Children’s Hospital, and the Lachine campus. For information visit www.muhc.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.

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.

Scrapbook workshops are getting under way every Tues. at 7 p.m. and Thurs. at 1. A card-making workshop will also be held every Wed., at 7 p.m. For details call 514-693-0472.

Pointe Claire CPR is offering a nine-hour course in Early Child Care and First Aid Nov. 9 and 16 from 6:30 to 10:30 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.). A course led by Milton Hawes entitled, Improving Your Thinking Skills will be held on the 13th and the 20th. To register call 514-694-5850.

Centre de MDC/Cogniroutes is hosting a series of workshops for parents and educators starting Nov. 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Montreal (8250 Decarie Blvd., suite 207). The first presentation will focus on PT meetings, IEPs, and homework battles. For details call 514-731-4587 or 514-683-8791.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Troubadour Theatre will present Max et les Ogres Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. in French at John XXIII High School in Dorval (1301 Dawson Ave.). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.), or at the door. For more information call 514-633-4170.

Puppeteer Monsieur Gelinas will perform in French for three to five-year-olds Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). For more information call 514-630-1220.

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.

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 requires families to register in person for its Christmas basket distribution on Nov. 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.

Chronic disease self-management is the theme of a six-week program starting the week of Nov. 9. The My Toolbox sessions are aimed at persons suffering from diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and other illnesses. Meetings will be held at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire every Tues. at 10 a.m., or at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre at 6:30 p.m. every Wed. To register call 514-934-1934 ext.71585.

Scleroderma support group will meet Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Call 514-631-3288.

Low Vision Self-Help Assoc. will meet Nov. 12 at 1:15 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.). Speaker will be Alan Dean. All persons with any degree of visual impairment are welcome. Call 514-697-3852.

Arthritis West Island (AWISH) is holding ongoing registration for exercise classes in Dorval, Dollard des Ormeaux, and Pierrefonds. 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 until 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.

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

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.