Notes of interest

Weaving, crochet, and embroidery techniques will be demonstrated by members of the Lakeshore Stitchery Guild during Demo Sunday April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). Call 514-630-1220 for details.

Salon des Artisans de Pointe Claire is inviting craftsmen to participate in its annual show at Stewart Hall in November. The deadline is April 30; apply by calling 514-630-1220.

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.

Lakeshore Artists Association will hold its annual spring show and sale at Fritz Farm in Baie d’Urfe (20477 Lakeshore Rd.) April 17 to 19. The vernissage will be on the 17th from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; the show continues Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5. One-third of proceeds will go to NOVA West Island.

Remembering Old Dorval is the theme of an exhibition of photographs and some memorabilia at the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage (1850 Lakeshore Dr.) until April 26. The museum is open Thurs. through Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. For information call 514-633-4314.

Maison Trestler in Vaudreuil-Dorion (85 Chemin de la commune) will showcase works by artist/photographer Lilliane Pilon until April 26 in an exhibit entitled Eau Natur’elle. For details call 450-455-6290.

Between States is the theme of a thought-provoking exhibition featuring portraits of immigrants without status and prisoners, accompanied by texts and sound recordings. The show will be held at Dorval Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) until April 24; gallery hours are Mon. to Thurs. from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9, and Fri. through Sun. from 2 to 5. Call 514-633-4170.

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

Dorval Artists’ Association member Donna Laberge will exhibit her artwork during the month of April at Dorval City Hall (60 Martin Ave.). Call 514-633-4000 for details.

Roxboro Library (110 Cartier Ave.) will showcase the art of Claudia Ferreira and Roger Ghys until the end of this month. Call 514-684-8247.

Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will hold an exhibition of oils and acrylics by the students of Ghulam Mustafa until April 30. Call 514-630-2726 for details.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery will host the exhibition Out of Line: Retrospective by Catherine Y. Bates until May 3 in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). For details call 514-630-1254.

@ST: PERFORMANCE

Medieval Mystique will take the audience back in time to France from 1100-1300 with a program of songs and poetry by the ensemble Estavel. The concert will be held at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church in Pointe Claire (11 Rodney Ave.) April 18 at 7:30 p.m. A donation of $10 is requested; children will be admitted at no charge. Free optional child care will be available. For information call 514-364-3027 or 514-697-8015.

Kirkland Concert Band will present Spring Fling, An Evening of Music April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church in Beaurepaire (455 Church St.). The audience is invited to join the band after the concert for refreshments. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children/seniors, and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Call 514-428-0292.

Sweet Adelines will present their spring show April 18 at 8 p.m. at Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School (13800 Pierrefonds Blvd.). Mardi Gras Mania in four-part harmony will include special guests and refreshments. Tickets are $15. For information call 514-626-4311.

Lakeshore Chamber Music Society will present its annual student concert April 19 at 2 p.m. at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.). For information call 514-457-5280 or visit www.lcmssmcl.ca.

Reno de Stefano Quintet will perform at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) April 19 at 3 p.m. The concert will be free with passes; call 514-630-1220.

Twigs and Leaves, a celebration of the spoken word, will be presented at T.W.I.G.S.’s Café in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (85 Ste. Anne St.) April 21 at 7:30 p.m. To sign up for this evening of original poetry, prose, and music call 514-457-3144 or ewhitebgossage@hotmail.com. Submissions to the Twigs and Leaves Season II chapbook are also welcome.

Sainte-Anne Singers will present their annual spring concert April 24 at La Presentation de-la-Vierge Church in Dorval (665 de l’Eglise Ave.) and on the 25th at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.). Both concerts begin at 8 p.m. Tickets for Ciel en Terre A Cappella Rhythms of Earth and Sky are $18, $15 for students/seniors, and $5 for children age 12 and under. Call 514-426-9856 or visit wwwsainteannesingers.org.

Linnea Good and the Good Company Trio will perform April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Ste. Genevieve United Church in Dollard des Ormeaux (4697 St. John’s Blvd.). Audience members are invited to meet the singer/songwriter after the concert. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for youths between ages six and 16. Children under six will be admitted free, and there is a $30 maximum per family. Call 514-626-4795 or visit sguc@stgennys.org.

Voices for Hope, a 60-voice daytime choir under the direction of Douglas Knight, has a few openings for basses and tenors. The group rehearses every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.).The repertoire is mostly Broadway, and proceeds from concerts go to developing countries. Registration is required. Call 514-630-0331 or visit www.cedarparkunited.org.

MGH 5th Annual Art Show will be held April 15 and 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Works by over 20 artists will be on display in the hospital’s Livingston Hall on the sixth floor. Admission is free. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a portable ECG machine.

Canadian Cancer Society will host an information meeting April 15 at 7 p.m. at CEGEP Gerald Godin (15615 Gouin Blvd. W.) in Ste. Genevieve about its Relay for Life fundraiser. Participants and volunteers are needed for the walk/run, which will be held June 19 at the George Springate Centre in Pierrefonds. Call Martin Lessard at 514-255-5151, or for details visit www.cancer.ca

Pancake breakfast hosted by the Ethics and Religious Culture students at St. Thomas High School in Pointe Claire (120 Ambassador Ave.) will benefit the Free the Children campaign to build a school in Kenya. Dates are April 16 at 9 and 10 a.m.; on the 17th at 9; the 20th at 8, 9, and 10; the 21st at 9 and 10; and on the 22nd at 9, 10, and 11. For more information call 514-694-3770.

Literacy Unlimited in Pointe Claire is selling $5 raffle tickets for a draw April 22 to raise funds for its many programs and services. For details call 514-694-0007 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca.

<@Rb>Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation<$p> will be the beneficiary of a Shopping Evening April 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Hosted and organized by Fundomondo in Plaza Pointe Claire (St. John’s Blvd. and Hwy. 20), the event will feature over 40 exhibitors who will sell home-made desserts, jewellery, soaps, and much more.

Art by the Water showcasing works by local artists will be held at Beaconsfield Yacht Club (26 Lakeshore Rd.) in aid of research into adolescent colon cancer; partial proceeds from the exposition will go to Morgan’s Hope Fund. The vernissage is April 24 from 5 to 10 p.m., and the sale will be held on the 25th and 26th from 10 a.m. to 5. There will also be home-made refreshments and a painting as a door prize.

Le Nichoir in Hudson, Canada’s largest rehabilitation centre for songbirds, will hold its annual benefit auction and dinner April 24 at Holiday Inn Pointe Claire. Donations of corporate gifts, artwork, antiques and other goods would be welcome. To view items for auction visit www.lenichoir.org. Tickets are limited; call 450-458-2809.

15th MS Walk to raise funds for research and services will be held in Dollard des Ormeaux April 26. Sign up at www.mswalks. For more information call the Quebec division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society at 514-849-7591.

Excellent Ice Kirkland will host the King of the Pond 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament April 29 to May 3 in honour of the late Errol Mark Cutler. A portion of proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. To participate and for more information contact Brent Sabino at 514-695-4368 or bsabino@excellentice-kirkland.com, or jenandmattcutler@videotron.ca.

Wine and cheese tasting evening in aid of the Lachine General Hospital Foundation will be held May 1 at 6 p.m. at Buffet Sorento in Lasalle (1275 Dollard Ave.). Tickets are $125 and may be reserved by calling 514-637-2351 ext. 77333.

Crusade Against Cancer Comedy Gala will be held May 2 at 8 p.m. at Club West Island in Beaconsfield (205 Alton Ave.). MC will be Phil Shuchat and headliner will be Joey Elias. There will also be a silent auction and raffle, and optional buffet. Proceeds will be shared by the West Island Palliative Care Residence, NOVA West Island, and the Quebec division of the Canadian Cancer Society. Corporate tables with special service are available. Tickets are $30; for information call 514-882-5466 or visit www.wicac.ca.

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care will be held May 3 beginning at 9 a.m. at Promenade Pere Marquette in Lachine (1800 St. Joseph Blvd.). For information and pledge forms, call 514-693-1718 ext. 227, or visit www.hikeforhospice.com.

60 Million Girls Foundation, which furthers the education of young women around the world has been nominated for the Share the Love program. To cast a vote by May 15, visit www.divine.ca or for more information ww.60milliongirls.ca.

Rummage and white elephant sale organized by the UCW will be held April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Valois United Church in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.). There will be a selection of used clothing, books, dishes, toys, and more. For information call 514-697-0651.

Used book sale will be held at Wyman United Church in Hudson (513 Main Rd.) April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m., and on the 25th from 9:30 a.m. until 3. Donations of fiction, children’s books and other works can be dropped off at the church the week of the sale. Proceeds will go to outreach projects.

NOVA thrift shop has moved to its new location (43 Ste. Anne St.) in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, where a wide variety of quality used clothing and other goods are on sale.

Bargain basement sale featuring clothing, housewares, books, and more is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare Ave.). Call 514-695-5448.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue Farmers’ Market will be located in the basement of St. George’s Church (23 Perrault St.) until May 9. On sale Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are organic meats and vegetables, honey, preserves, baked goods and more, as well as creations by local artisans. Call 514-457-7244.

The Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Ave.) is open Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Good quality used clothes sold at reasonable prices.

Boutique 24 is run out of Union Church (24 Maple Ave.) in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Good used clothing, household items and books are available every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 514-457-5819.

Military Whist will be held at Dorval-Strathmore United Church (310 Brookhaven Ave.) April 17 at 7:30 p.m. A donation of $5 is requested. To reserve a table call 514-631-8614 by the 15th.

Earth Day will be marked April 18 in Ste. Anne de Bellevue by the Cooperative du Grand Orme (99 Ste. Anne St.). Volunteers are needed for a cleanup of a future community garden. To participate call 514-457-0858, or for details visit www.coopdugrandorme.ca.

Eco Walk and Roll will be held April 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park in Beaconsfield (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.), when residents are invited to walk, cycle or rollerblade in celebration of Earth Day. There will be activities at checkpoints, prizes, info kiosks, and entertainment by percussionist Baratanga. Registration will be from noon until 1.

Military Whist will be held at Carrefour des Aines de Pierrefonds at the Marcel Morin Community Centre (14068 Gouin Blvd. W.) April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5. For info call 514-624-1449.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 245 in Dorval (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave.) will hold a roast chicken dinner and evening of live music April 25 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8; RSVP by the 16th at 514-631-5786 or 514-626-7910.

Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s birthday, April 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. with Federation CJA in Dollard des Ormeaux (96 Roger Pilon Ave.). Admission will be free, and there will be entertainment and other activities; food will be available. For information call 514-624-5005.

Dollard des Ormeaux Seniors Club for people age 55 and over is recruiting members for its spring session. Highlights include fitness and tai chi classes, French and Spanish lessons, bridge and more. The group meets at the civic centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.). For information call 514-684-1012 local 209.

Riverside Friendship League meets for recreational mixed softball week nights on the West Island. The league is open to people 25 years and over and all calibres of players are welcome. To register and for information call 514-631-6827 or visit rfi.leaguecentral.info.

Kirkland 55 Plus Club is holding a series of a series of light aerobic sessions every Monday from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. The classes are led by a licensed instructor and the first session is free. Call 514-630-2744.

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.

Men and women over 50<@$p> are invited to get together Thursday mornings at the community centre in Pierrefonds (9572 Gouin Blvd.) to socialize, learn computer skills, go bowling, do crafts, play board games and cards, and go out for lunch. For more info call Diane at 514-770-8416 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Julius Grey will be the guest speaker at a Citizens in Action presentation April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Concordia University Hall Bldg. (1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., room 1220). His topic will be The Failure of the Neo-Liberal Agenda. All are welcome free of charge.

Cine-Art series at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) continues April 15 at 7 p.m. with the film Rechercher Victor Pellerin. Admission is free; call 514-630-1254 for info.

Learning Opportunities for Montreal Boomers will be the topic of a panel presentation April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). For details call 514-630-1218.

Writer Monique Proulx will discuss her work April 21 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). The presentation, in honour of International Book and Copyright Day, will be held in French with a bilingual question period. For info call 514-630-1218.

Canadian Aviation Society Montreal chapter holds its monthly meeting April 22 at 11 a.m. in Pointe Claire (365 St. Louis Ave.). Speaker will by Fred Rothwell from Pratt and Whitney Canada. A $5 donation is requested to cover the cost of a light lunch. For details call 514-481-8786.

Earth Day presentation entitled La Consommation responsible, ou commencer? will be held at Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.) April 22 at 7:30 p.m. RSVP at 514-620-4181.

Climate Change in Canada will be the theme of free information session with Nicholas Nadeau of Environement Jeunesse April 22 at 7 p.m. at Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd. To register call 514-684-1496.

Discovering Life in the Arctic will be the subject of a lecture and slide show by Roy John at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The cost of the presentation is free for members, and $3 for non-members; passes must be picked up beforehand. Call 514-633-4170.

Creator of Les Jardins de Metis Elsie Meighen Reford will be the subject of a talk in French April 23 at 7 p.m. at Roxboro Library (110 Cartier Ave.). Registration is required; call 514-684-8247.

<@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.

Ongoing meditation practises are held at Christ Church in Beaurepaire (455 Church St.). For information call 514-697-2204 or visit StillPresence.com.

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.

Centre de recherche d’emploi de Pointe-Claire offers professional job search services free of charge. For more information call 514-697-1500 or write to info@crepointeclaire.com.

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.

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.

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, 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.

Singled Out Toastmasters meets April 17 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.

Understanding How the World Works will be the title of a course April 17 and 24 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at West Island Citizen Advocacy in Pointe Claire (68 Prince Edward Ave.). Topics addressed will include problem solving, stress management strategies, and avoiding and managing conflict. Register by calling 514-694-5850.

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

West Island Women’s Centre is holding registration for its spring session in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.). Courses begin this week and include programs in public speaking, creative writing, French, children’s art classes, and more. Free child care is available for most daytime courses. For information call 514-695-8529, or for a complete list of courses visit www.wiwc.ca.

Dollard Centre for the Arts still has openings in its spring courses. The day and evening courses for adults include oil painting, watercolours, photography, and more. Register at the recreation department (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 514-684-1012 ext. 213 for further details.

Pointe Claire CPR will hold a course in HealthCare Provider/AED (C+) April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call 630-1214.

Prime Time, a division of the Cummings Centre, will offer courses for the West Island 50+ community at the Hampton Inn and Suites (1900 Trans-Cda. Hwy).The theme of the first course April 28 at 7 p.m. will be Street Smart: Don’t be a Victim with police officer George Manoli. For a brochure or to register contact Ellen Tock at 514-342-1234 local 7255 or ellen@cummingscentre.org.

Maison de Calico in Pointe Claire Village (324 Lakeshore Rd.) invites budding artisans to experience quilting in the 21st century. Qualified teachers offer innovative techniques in Basic Quilting, Double Wedding Ring, Cathedral Window, and more. Classes are held March through May and registration is currently under way; call Eve Drouin for more information at 514-695-0728.

Ballet Ouest in Plaza Pointe Claire (269 St. John’s Blvd, suite 218) is currently holding auditions for its 2009-’10 Dance-Study Program for aspiring dancers at the high school and CEGEP levels. For details call 514-783-1245.

Home renovation courses offered by Heritage Montreal continue to May 6 at Dawson College. Register at 514-286-2662 or visit www.heritagemontreal.org.

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.

Karate and Chi-Kung workshops are held every Wednesday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the John Abbott College Sports Centre in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Sessions are free for JAC students. For information call 514-457-0323.

Karma yoga classes are underway and will continue until June 28 at the Om West Studio in Pointe Claire village (46 Ste. Anne St., suite 3). Classes are Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from a requested donation of $5 go to local charities. For more information visit www.westislandyoga.org.

Literacy Unlimited has been helping adults challenged by literacy since 1981. Among free services are sessions for adults having trouble filling out forms or reading documents. For information or details about other programs call 514-694-0007 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca.

ECS Got Fashion will be presented by the graduation committee of Emmanuel Christian School in Dollard ds Ormeaux (4698 St. John’s Blvd.) April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the spring fashion show are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door. Call 514-696-6430.

Quebec Foundation for Academic Achievements will hold its annual math contest May 9. For information contact Superkids at 514-866-8168; for an application form visit www.geocities.com

Dorval Elementary School Pre-K offers a bilingual, structured program to four-year-olds. Children do not have to satisfy eligibility requirements for English schooling in Quebec. For details call 514-947-7899.

Busy Fours Preschool operates a morning program at St. John the Baptist Church (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Painting, music, introduction to French, and more. Visit www.busyfours.com.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for three and four-year-olds, has ongoing registration in the Windermere Chalet (303 Sherbrooke St.). For more information, call Cynthia at 514-693-5665.

Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Rd.) offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds. For more information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565.

Dorval Preschool Cooperative is holding registration for Sept. for three and four-year-olds. The co-op operates out of the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). To arrange a visit call 514-633-6705.

Emmanuel Christian School (4698 St. John’s Blvd.) in Dollard des Ormeaux is planning to open a French high school (sec. I and II) in Sept. 2009. For information and to register contact Teresa at 514-696-6430 or teresa@emmanuelchriistianschool.qc.ca.

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.

Book vs. movie at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) will be the theme of a get-together for 12 to 18-year-olds April 17. Members are invited to borrow and read The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke, and then view the film over popcorn and beverages to decide which is better. The event is free but registration is required; call 514-630-2726.

Brush Strokes and Bits of Paper is the title of a workshop for children age six and up on April 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.). Illustrator/author Marie-Louis Gay will read from her stories and lead a collage and painting workshop. The event is free with passes; call 514-630-1220.

Teens Talk will be the focus of a round table discussion at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants between the ages of 12 and 17 are invited to meet with staff to express their opinions on library-related issues, and will receive a letter attesting to two hours of community service. Pizza will be served. Register at the circulation desk or call 514-630-4170.

Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.) invites three to five-year-old and five to eight-year-olds to participate in arts and crafts April 18 at 10:15 a.m. Games and literary activities will be held for nine to 12-year-olds at 3:15 p.m. All activities will be in French. To register call 514-620-4181.

Teen writers’ club meets at Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) April 19 and May 24 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For information call 514-684-1496.

Teen Art ‘Zine at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) invites 12 to 17-year-olds to contribute to its second issue. Submit short stories, poetry, jokes, photography, and comic strips by April 19. For info call 514-630-1218 ext. 1624.

Cultural summer camps for children ages four and five, and ages five to 11 will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) starting in June. Registration is under way; call 514-630-1220.

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.

Musical Mornings is a program for two and-a-half to four-year-olds featuring music, instruments, and crafts. To register for the two-hour program call 514-695-9936.

The Key to Confident Parenting will be the theme of an eight-week support group at the West Island Women’s Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.) starting April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. To register call 514-695-8529.

Smoking cessation group will meet April 22 to June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Island YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.). There is no charge and the meetings will be held in French. An information session will be held on the 15th from 7 to 8. For details call 514-849-3804.

NOVA bereavement group for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one will meet April 25 through June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Valois United Church in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.). To register call 514-695-8335.

Bereavement support group will meet for eight weeks starting April 25. Also available for youth is one-on-one support and Camp Carousel, which is held in June. For details call NOVA at 514-695-8335. A group for adults will meet for eight weeks starting on the 29th; a support group for five to 17-year-olds will meet for seven weeks beginning in May. To register and for more information call the West Island Palliative Care Residence at 514-693-3670 ext. 400. A six-week support group for adults meets beginning May 13; call Dawn Cruchet of Mount Royal Commemorative Services at 514-232-3592. For information about a one-day workshop for youth at the end of April call Cruchet at 514-279-7358.

Tax clinic to help eligible families complete their income tax forms is being offered through the West Island Assistance Fund until April 30. For information call 514-683-0456.

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.

McGill Youth Gambling Centre has launched a free weekly support group for adult family members of young gamblers. For meeting times and location call 514-398-1391 or visit info@youthgambling.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Moving Ahead program at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute pairs volunteers with patients with a mental illness for a better quality of life. Call 514-761-6131, ext. 4106.

Community volunteers are needed on the West Island. Anyone who would like to help is asked to call 457-5445 or visit www.cabvwi.org.

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.