Get a life lesson on Gershwin at Shaar lecture
MONDAY, OCT. 3
Bird Protection Quebec meets at 7:30 p.m. at Kensington Presbyterian Church, 6225 Godfrey Ave. Marcel Gabhauer will speak on assessing species at risk in Canada. Free. They also offer a field trip on Saturday to Parc-Nature du Boisde-L’Île-Bizard with guide Mathias Mutzl. Call 514-637-2141 or birdprotectionquebec.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5
Show Me The Money Finance Panel. Workshop offered by Youth Employment Services from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 666 Sherbrooke St. W. Cost: $20. Visit yesmontreal.ca or call 514-878-9788, Local 303.
Star Trek: The Official Guide to Our Universe. Lecture given by Andrew Fazekas at 7 p.m. at the PointeClaire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. Free. Call 514-630-1218.
Caring For Someone With a LifeThreatening Illness at Home. A 10week interactive workshop series at the CLSC René-Cassin, 5800 Cavendish Blvd. on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. starting this week. Open to anyone 18+ who lives in the West-Central Montreal Health territory. Free. To register, call 514484-7878, Local 1393.
The FAB Group of Act to End Violence Against Women meets at noon at Otago, 7657 Decarie Blvd. Shaindl Rothman will give a talk titled How to Organize Your Stuff When You’ve Had Enough. No cover charge, but you pay your own restaurant bill. To reserve, call 541487-2330.
The Atwater Library Book Club
meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Mary Soderstrom will lead a discussion of the book The Plot Against America by Philip Roth. Free admission, donations requested. Call 514-935-7344.
THURSDAY, OCT. 6
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann will be reviewed by Claire Holden Rothman at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte Ste-Catherine Rd. Admission: $12, $7 for members and students. Call 514-345-6416.
Generalized Anxiety. Lecture presented by the Emotional Health CBT Clinic as part of its annual Dr. Michael Spevack Memorial Lecture Series from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave., Osler amphitheatre, 6th floor. Free. Call 514-485-7772.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
Club Gourmand, a dining group that discovers different restaurants in the Montreal area, will meet for dinner in Côte-St-Luc. Free to join, but you pay the cost of your own meal and drinks. To reserve, call 514-935-4880.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9
Sundays at the Shaar presents musicologist Craig Morrison, who will speak on The Life and Music of George Gershwin at noon at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave. Cost: $5. To reserve, call 514-937-9474, Local 139.
COMING UP AND CONTINUING
Yoga Classes for Family Caregivers on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. from Oct. 15 to Dec. 3 offered by the YWCA Montreal. A slow, easy yoga class with adaptations possible — a chance for some rest and relaxation among others who share the caregiver experience. Free. To register, call 514-866-9941, Local 226. The Council of Palliative Care presents the film Little Stars followed by a discussion led by Dr. Hal Siden on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Palais des Congrés, 201 Viger St. W. Open to all. Free of charge. Email fmpa202@gmail.com or visit mcgill.ca/council-on-palliative-care.
Effective Parenting: New Trends
and Approaches. A 5-week Parenting Speaking Series presented by McGill’s Educational Counselling and Psychology Department of the Faculty of Education on Monday evenings from Oct. 17 to Nov. 21. Cost: $75, $50 for seniors. To register, or for more information visit mcgill.ca/edu-ecp/ep2016.
The Quebec Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life. It offers information and support in following a safe glutenfree diet. The organization relies on membership and donations. Email info@celiacquebec.ca or visit celiacquebec.ca or call 514893-9856.
Sisters United, a discreet social activity group for anglophone lesbians (francophones welcome). Films, walks, restaurants and other outings. Email sistersunited2014@outlook.com.
Recovery Canada, a communitybased mental health self-help organization offers a free program for adults suffering from fear, anger, depression and anxiety. Call 514-4817030 or, for the West Island, 514697-5977. Visit recoverycanada.org.
Cognitive Principles, a self-help group for people seeking help in dealing with fear, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia and gambling addiction. Call 514-485-2194.
Gamblers Anonymous offers help to anyone suffering from a gambling problem. Call 514-484-6666 or visit gamontreal.ca.
Bon Appétit Friday Night Club wine and dine every Friday night at different restaurants in the Montreal area. No membership. Call 514264-8951.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics holds several meetings in the Montreal area. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Call 514-488-1218.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), offers ongoing support and guidance for weight loss. TOPS QC 0375 meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 1960 Jolicoeur St. in Ville-Émard. Call 514-769-7856.
IT’S A DATE MONDAY, OCT. 3
Concordia University’s used book fair, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (also Tuesday same hours) at Concordia University’s Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Complex, 1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
Flea market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marie Claret Church, 10660 Larose St.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
Family fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Annunciation Parish, 75 Roosevelt Ave. in T.M.R.
Used book sale, 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 221 Prince Edward Ave. in Otterburn Park.
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