West Island community events!

Artists’ Assoc. of DdO will hold an exhibition and sale at the civic centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) Nov. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the artists on Sat. between 3 and 4. For information call 514-684-1012 ext. 213 or 514-636-9381.

Salon des Artisans will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the 22nd from 1 to 5. Among hand-crafted items for sale will be quilting, stained glass, pottery, jewellery, and more. Children are invited to do art projects with the Girl Guides. Proceeds from the tea room and babysitting services will be donated to the guides. Money raised through three draws will go to Christian Action; proceeds from a Claycrafters draw will go to Friends of the Library. For info call514-630-1220.

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.

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

Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage will host an exhibition entitled, Christmas Memories and Other Holiday Traditions from Nov. 22 to Jan.10. The Cantamos choir from Gentilly School will perform at 2 p.m. on the 22nd. Museum hours are Thurs. through Sun. from 1 to 5. For information call 514-630-4170.

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

<@Rb>Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) will display the artwork of Marlene Smyth until Nov. 30. Call 514-684-8247 for details.

Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) will exhibit oils, watercolours, and pastels by Dorval Artists’ Assoc. president Dianne Brazeau until the end of the month. Call 514-633-4000 or visit www.dorvalartistes.org.

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.

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 until Dec. 19. Gallery hours for Chromatic Expressions are Tues. to Sat. from 2 to 5 p.m. For information call 514-489-0356.





@ST: PERFORMANCE

Lakeshore Players will hold auditions for the Feb. 2010 production of The Importance of Being Ernest on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Chalet St. Charles in Dorval (across from city hall, 60 Martin Ave.). Callbacks will be on the 22nd at 1 p.m.

Lakeshore Chamber Music Society will present its second concert of the season Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.). Pauline Farrugia (clarinet), Etienne de Medicis (oboe), and Cheryl Stroud (piano) will present works by Vivaldi, Schubert, and other composers. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for seniors/students, and may be purchased at the door. For information about the 2010-’11 series call 514-457-5756, 514-457-5280, or visit www.lcmssmcl.ca.

Repercussion Theatre is touring with its production of Shakespeare Unplugged. Memorable scenes from the bard’s masterpieces will be performed at Hudson Village Theatre (24 Wharf Rd.) on Nov. 20 and 21. For details call 514-931-2644 or visit www.repercussiontheatre.com.

Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra will perform Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Valois United Church (70 Belmont Ave.) in Pointe Claire. The program will include compositions by Beethoven and Mozart, and others. To join the orchestra call 514-426-1904.

Infinitheatre will present the play Rabbit, Rabbit until Nov. 22 at Bain St. Michel in Montreal (5300 St. Dominique St.). For tickets and details about evening and matinee performances call 514-342-7936.

Canadian Escapade featuring music from B.C. to Nfld. with vocalist Kerry-Anne Kutz will be presented free of charge Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare Ave.).

Concert tour preview of the CD I Don’t Know Me featuring rising star Brittany Kwasnik will be held Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. at Café Aurora in Beaurepaire (552 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Proceeds will go to animal rescue group Merlin’s Hope. Tickets are $9 in advance; $7 at the door. For more information call 1-438-274-2121 or visit sites.google.com

Alanis Obamsawin will present her latest documentary, Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). Bilingual discussion will follow the film, which will be shown in French. Admission is free for members, and $3 for non-members. Passes must be picked up beforehand; call 514-633-4170.

A Christmas Carol will be performed by the Way Out West Choral and Theatrical Society at 7:30 p.m. at Valois United Church in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.) on Nov. 28, and at Ile Perrot Presbyterian Church in Pincourt Dec. 5. For tickets and information call 514-453-7216 or wowcats@sympatico.ca.

Stewart Hall Singers will present the Sounds of Christmas Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. at St. Edmund of Canterbury Church (105 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Tickets are $20, and $15 for seniors. Call 514-697-8884 or 514-697-2952.

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.

Project Corsage is a new project which helps students defray the cost of graduation attire. A comedy fundraiser will be held Nov. 18 at Bourbon St. W. in Pointe Claire. Donations of clothing can be dropped off year-round at ReMax (315 Brunswick Blvd., suite 333), and Buy Canadian First in Dorval (620 Lakeshore Dr.). For information call 514-649-7992 or visit www.projectcorsage.org.

Laugh for the Cure improv comedy benefit will be held Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Dr.). Proceeds will go to the Quebec Breast Cancer Fdn. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students. For details call 514-697-7220.

Dix Milles Villages in Pointe Claire village will host a community shopping night Nov. 20 between 6 and 9 p.m. Proceeds will go to Free the Children.

SPCA will be the beneficiary of a jewellery fair Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dorval (1510 Herron Rd.). There will be free refreshments. Anyone who brings a donation of a pet accessory will be given a piece of hand-crafted jewellery. For details call 514-793-4171.

Casino night will be held Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. by the Queen of Angels Academy Fdn. at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Highlights include a silent and live auction, and refreshments. Tickets are $50. Proceeds will go towards special school projects. Call 514-636-0900 ext. 255 or 238 for details.

Islander Comedy Night will be held in the Casgrain Centre gym at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Several comedians will entertain; proceeds from the sale of tickets at $10 each will go towards intercollegiate programs. For tickets, or to reserve a table for 10 for $200, call 514-457-6610 ext.5322.

Enfant-Retour Quebec will be the recipient of proceeds from Patiner de tout son coeur Nov. 22 at the Bell Centre. For details visit www.enfant-retourquebec.ca.

Spin-a-thon will be hosted by the Mansfield Athletic Club in Pointe Claire (Sources Blvd. mega-mall) Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will be divided between West Island Community Shares and the McGill Cardiovascular Health Improvement Program. Pledge forms are available at www.communityshares.ca, West Island TD and Royal Bank branches, Caisses Desjardin, and the club. To reserve a bicycle or for more information, call 514-695-8694.

Dream Vacation draw in aid of West Island Community Shares will take place Dec. 1. Over $34,000 in prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at all West Island National Bank branches. For details visit www.communityshares.ca.

Thrift Shops for NOVA sell good quality used items at 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.

Christmas bazaar will be held Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on the 21st from 10 a.m. to 3 at the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in Pointe Claire (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.). Attractions include a silent auction, coffee hour, and lunch room.

Festive Table will be held at St. Columba by the Lake Church in Pointe Claire (11 Rodney Ave.) Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and on the 21st between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30. Items for sale include baked goods, preserves, crafts, books, and vintage jewellery. Meals will be served Fri night, and lunch on Sat.

Christmas fair will be hosted by St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kirkland (75 Kirkland Blvd.) Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights include a silent auction, bake table, white elephant sale, and a lunch room. There will also be holiday cookie decorating and face painting for children.

Arts and crafts sale will be held in Reid Hall at St. Thomas Church in Hudson (413 Main Rd.) Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a coffee shop and silent auction. Donations of baked good, preserves, and items for the white elephant sale can be dropped off on the 18th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and on the 20th between 10 and 8.

Christmas bazaar will take place at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) Nov.21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be baking and preserves, toys, decorations, and more. Refreshments and lunch will be available.

Craft fair will be held at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) Nov. 21 and 22. Over 80 artisans will be selling their creations, and there will be tours, demos, a cupcake sale by the West Island Cake Club, and a tea room operated by the West Island Black Community Assoc. For details call 514-684-1012 ext. 213.

Grand bazaar hosted by Arthritis West Island Self-Help (AWISH) will be held Nov. 24 starting at noon in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). On sale will be curios, artwork, and other items, and there will be prizes raffled. Monies raised will support programs and services for arthritics. For info call 514-631-3288.

Fair Trade and Locally Made craft fair will be held Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Centennial Centre at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. The annual fair is sponsored by Engineers Without Borders and will feature creations by local artisans, as well as coffee, cheese, spices, and other items.

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. are 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 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.

Word of Mouth Singles will hold a Mix ‘n Mingle dance party Nov. 21 at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval (1350 Lakeshore Dr.). Highlights include light refreshments, a DJ, and cash bar. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $10 if purchased before the 19th. Call 514-421-1672 or 514-369-9290.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 245 in Dorval (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave.) will host a Fraser’s fish and chip dinner Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $11, and must be reserved by calling 514-631-5786 or 514-626-7910 before the 19th.

Dessert card/games party will be held Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at St. John Fisher Church in Pointe Claire (120 Summerhill Ave.). Tickets are $10, and there will be door prizes. To reserve a table call 514-695-4112 or 514-697-1335.

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.

Dorval Historical Society will hold its next meeting Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). The topic will be the Iroquois of the St. Lawrence region.

Lecture on nutrition in French led by Dr. Isabelle Lemyre will be held Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Ile Bizard Library (500 Montee de l’eglise). For info call 514-620-6257.

Canadian Aviation Historical Society Montreal chapter will meet Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Pointe Claire (365 St. Louis Ave.). Speaker Frank Henley will give a talk on the logistics of moving staff and equipment to the James Bay hydro-electric project. A $5 voluntary donation includes a light lunch. Call 514-481-8786.

West Island Cancer Wellness Centre will hold its first annual general meeting Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Quality Suites in Pointe Claire (6300 Trans.-Cda. Hwy.).

Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change will be the theme of a public science symposium Nov. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at McGill University (Stephen Leacock Bldg., rm. 132). Seating is limited.

Beaconsfield Bookworms will review Scar Tissue by Michael Ignatieff Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.). All welcome free of charge. For details call 514-428-4460.

Hivers fleuris sous notre toit will be horticulturalist Therese Romer’s topic Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Ile Bizard Library (500 Montee de l’eglise). Call 514-620-6257.

Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets every Sun. from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Carmine’s restaurant in Dollard des Ormeaux (3800 St. John’s Blvd.). There are also monthly dinner dances and other activities for people over 50. Call 514-421-8799.

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 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call Candy at 514-631-4458.

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.

Pointe Claire CPR will hold an eight-hour evening course in Emergency First Aid Nov. 19 and 26. Call 514-630-1214.

Study skills clinic for parents will be held Nov. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Island Women’s Centre (70 Belmont) in Pointe Claire. Participants will learn how to help their children develop good study skills and other learning strategies. The seminar is free and open to the public. Babysitting for preschoolers is available at no charge, but reservations must be made by the 23rd at 3 p.m. call 514-695-8529.

West Island Women’s Centre will hold registration for its winter session Dec. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 7 to 8 in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.). Offered are educational, health-related, and leisure courses for women, and gym, music, and art for preschoolers. For a list of classes, and to confirm course availability by Nov. 30, visit www.wiwc.ca. Courses begin the week of Jan. 11. Free child-care is available for most classes. Call 514-695-8529 for further info.

Centre de MDC/Cogniroutes is hosting a series of workshops for parents and educators in Montreal (8250 Decarie Blvd., suite 207). For details call 514-731-4587 or 514-683-8791.

Scrapbook workshops are under way in the West Island 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for three and four-year-olds. The co-op operates out of the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Call 514-633-6705.

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.



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.

Pekka the turtle and her story will be presented to two to five-year-olds Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Beaconsfield (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the hall or the library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.).

Max et les ogres puppet theatre will be held Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Kirkland Sports Complex (16950 Hymus Blvd.). Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the centre or at the library (17001 Hymus.). Call 514-630-2719 or 514-630-2726.

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

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.

Chronic disease self-management is the theme of My Toolbox, a six-week program aimed at persons suffering from diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and other illnesses. Meetings are 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.

Arthritis West Island (AWISH) holds 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 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 held 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.

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.