WEST ISLAND CALENDAR

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents an exhibition of works by children and teen students and the teachers of the Dollard Centre for the Arts. Continues until March 19. Call 514-684-1012, local 298.

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents an exhibition Module Operandi featuring the work of artists Randall Anderson, Philippe Chabot, Guillaume LaBrie, José Luis Torres, Sherry Walchuk and Tom Watson. Continues until April 2. Call 514-630-1220, local 1778. The Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., presents an exhibition of paintings by Dorval artist Jacqueline Vaughan. Continues until March 31. Vernissage on March 26. Call 514633-4170. The Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd., presents an exhibition by the West Island Modular Railroad Club depicting Canada’s train history. Continues until Friday. Call 514-428-4400, local 4465. The Montreal Aviation Museum (MAM) formerly known as the Canadian Aviation Heritage Centre on McGill University’s Macdonald campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd. in Ste-Annede-Bellevue, is open every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 514-398-7948 or cahc-ccpa.com.

ARTS AND LETTERS

Author Emma Richler discusses Be My Wolf on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. Free. Call 514630-1218. Victoria by Dulcinée Langfelder

Cie. Play presentation on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Serge Nolet Auditorium, 1301 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $20, $10 for seniors, or ages 18 and under. Visit city. dorval.qc.ca or call 514-633-4171.

Bringing Back Broadway — A Musical Review from March 2-7 at Congregation Beth Tikvah, 136 Westpark Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. For ticket information, call 1-866-9678167 or tr.im/bbbtickets.com.

Murder on the Bluenose to Valdor 11. Show and four-course meal on April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Dorval-Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $40, $35 for seniors/ students. Call 514-631-9879 or dorvalstrathmoreunited.weebly.com.

MUSIC

Lakeshore Light Opera presents this year’s Gilbert and Sullivan’s Ruddigore (The Witch’s Curse) from March 3-11 at Lakeside Academy, 5050 Sherbrooke St. in Lachine. Tickets: $15-$28. Call 514-804-4900 or visit llo.org. Blanche Baillargeon. World music concert on Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Call 514-633-4170. The Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents Trio Les Amies performing works by Mozart, Debussy, Schoenfield and Schubert on March 10 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets $20, $15 for seniors and students. Call 438-869-1951. Tribute to the Greatest Jazz.

Concert on March 18 at Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Suggested donation: $15, free for children. Call 514-3643027. The Bombadils. World music

concert on March 19 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220.

Martha Wainwright — folk music in concert on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Serge Nolet Auditorium, 1301 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $30, $10 for seniors and ages 18 and under. Buy tickets online at city.dorval.qc.ca or call 514-633-4171. The Acappella Sounds Chorus, an all-woman chorus, is welcoming new voices. They meet every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. in Beaconsfield. Visit acappellasoundschorus.ca.

Ensemble Vocal Coro Vivo, a mixedvoice choir with a focus on classical as well as contemporary and world music, is welcoming new members for its spring session. They meet Tuesday evenings at Dorval Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven Ave. Call 514-631-4999 or visit corovivo.ca. Cantabile Chorale, a mixed-voice

choir conducted by Peter Willsher, with perform Mendelssohn’s Elijhah in May. They rehearse on Monday evenings at St. John the Baptist Church, 233 Ste. Claire Ave. in PointeClaire. Previous choir experience and the ability to sight-read not a necessity. For an audition, call 438-4985025, visit cantabilechorale.com or email cantabilepublic@gmail.com.

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT

Low Vision Self-Help Association meets on March 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Ave. in Pointe-Claire. A group discussion on Attitudes on Vision Loss will be led by Irene Lambert. Call 514-694-2965.

Loss & Living: Making Room for Hope. Workshop offered by Montreal City Mission and Ste-Geneviève United Church bereavement program on March 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ste-Geneviève United Church, 4697 St.-Jean Blvd. in Dollard. Call 514-6264795 or email sguc@stegennys.org. West Island Palliative Care Residence bereavement group sessions. Evening adult group (English) on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (March 28-May 23) and an afternoon group on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (March 30-May 18); afternoon adult group (French) on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (April 12-May 31). To register and for more information, call 514-693-1718, local 231 or email mblake@wipcr.ca. Lou Gehrig’s Disease/SLA/ALS family caregivers support group meets on the first Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Offered by Nova West Island. Call 514-6958335, local 209 or visit novawi.org. DivorceCare, support group open to anyone struggling with the effects of separation or divorce on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault Ave. in Ste-Annede-Bellevue. One-time fee of $25 includes a workbook. Call 514-4576934 or visit divorcecare.org. GriefShare, seminar and support group for those going through loss and grief following the death of a loved one, every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church. The program is designed to help support participants on the journey of grief and to help them to a place where they might find healing and hope. Call 514-457-6934 or visit griefshare.org. Chronic Pain self-management program offered by the McGill University Health Centre open to people living with chronic pain. Sixweek workshop series begins March 13 at the Pointe-Claire Library. Call 514-934-1934, local 71585 or visit mytoolbox.mcgill.ca.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a low-cost non-profit organization that help with weight-loss support. They meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Cedar Heights Park Chalet, 20 Robinsdale Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Visit tops.org.

The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) is an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people living with cancer by providing free programs and services created to address their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 115 du Barry St. in Kirkland. Visit wicwc.org or call 514-695-9355. Arthritis West Island Self Help

(AWISH) offers support and exercise programs to help individuals deal with arthritis and chronic pain. Visit awishmontreal.org or call 514-6313288.

The Quebec chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a nonprofit organization that is a national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten who are dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life. Their vision is to see the gluten problem found, treated and cured. They offer information and support in following a safe gluten-free diet. The organization relies on membership and donations. Visit celiacquebec.ca, email info@celiacquebec.ca or call 514-893-9856. New Moms support group, offered

by the West Island Women’s Centre, meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Columba by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free of charge. Free childcare available. To register call 514-781-8529. Gamblers Anonymous offers help to anyone suffering from a gambling problem. Call 514-484-6666 or visit gamontreal.ca. The Family Resource Centre, a

non-profit organization designed to support children aged six-to-25, parents and professionals, offers a variety of services to help youth who have social, academic and behavioural difficulties. They offer one-on-one social and study skills programs to help children develop necessary skills that will allow them to reach their full potential. Group formats offered every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Pierrefonds. For more information call 514-6855912. Literacy Unlimited, a community

organization dedicated to empowering adults through improved literacy, offers free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing and basic computer skills. Call 514-694-0007 or visit literacyunlimited.ca.

The Family Life Centre offers shortterm counselling to West Island and Off-Island residents on issues affecting families, couples and individuals. Free or by donation. Call 514-630-7794 or email familylifecentre@gmail.com. Lou Gehrig’s Disease — SLA/ALS

Family Caregiver Support Group meets the first Monday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Offered by NOVA West Island. Call 514-695-8335, Local 204. Compassionate Friends, an international self-help, non-profit organization, offers friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all bereaved parents. The Montreal chapter meets the first Tuesday of each month. Visit TCFCanada.net or call 438-257-0881.

LGBTQ Support Group for parents of a child who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or questioning their sexual identity. A discussion group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Rd. Share and discuss your concerns in a safe and confidential environment. Call 514-7945428 or visit lgbtq.youthcentre.ca.

Look Good, Feel Better. Free cosmetic and hair workshops for women living with cancer on the first Monday of the month at the Lakeshore General Hospital. To register call 514-630-2225, local 1451.

HEALTH AND FAMILY

Take the Fight Out of Food. Adult conference with Laura McGrath on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd., Kirkland. Free, but you must reserve. Call 514-630-2726, Local 3216.

GROUPS AND CLUBS

The Beaconsfield Garden Club meeting on March 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Gwen Basin will speak on Green House Gardening. Guest fee $5. Call 514-824-0058.

CHILDREN AND TEENS

Lego Club meeting on Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Public Library. Free for library members. Call 514-630-1218, Local 1623.

How Animals Get Ready for a Change of Season with Chief Top Leaf on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (in French) and from 11 a.m. to noon (in English) at the Pointe-Claire Public Library. Free for library members. To register, call 514-630-1218, Local 1623. Monsters Story Hour — bilingual

story hour (for ages 3 to 6) on March 10 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the PointeClaire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. Free for library members. To register, call 514-630-1218, Local 1623.

Paper Crafts: Make a 3D Puppy. Workshop (for ages 7 to 12) on March 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. presented by the Pointe-Claire Public Library at the Valois Branch, 68 Prince Edward Ave. Free for library members. To register, call 514-630-1218, Local 1623.

The Size of an Idea. Creative workshop (for ages 5+) for children to discover the work of Randall Anderson on March 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220.

Fine Mouche et les Petites Gouttes d’Or. Musical tale (in French) on March 12 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220.

The Size of Ideas. Exhibition for kids (aged 5+) at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Continues until April 2. Call 514-630-1220.

2806 Pointe-Claire Army Cadets meet every Saturday (from Sept. to June) from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Pointe-Claire Public Security Building, 399 St. John’s Blvd. Free for youth aged 12-18 years. Bilingual. Call 514-630-1321 or 2806cadets.ca.

SENIORS

Senior Men’s Contract Bridge every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Curling Club, 250 Lanthier Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Cost: $5. No partner or commitment required. Call 514-697-4159. Senior Men’s Open Duckpin Bowling every Friday at 1 p.m. at Valois Bowling Lanes, 62 Donegani Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Call 514-892-6689.

ETC.

First Fridays community meal on Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Columba by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Suggested donation: $8 per adult, but give what you can. Call 514-697-2091.

Rummage sale on March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave. in Pointe-Claire.

Book, bake and craft sale on March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Wine, Beer and Spirits Show to benefit West Island Community Shares on March 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire, 6700 Trans-Canada Highway. Tickets: $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door), VIP Package also available: $150 (from 3:30 to 6 p.m.). To purchase tickets visit westislandwineshow.com.

Boutique 24 — Thrift shop is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the last Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Call 514-453-2902.

Thrift Shops for NOVA offer clothing for the whole family, footwear, books, household items, jewelry, etc. Thrift shop and used book shop, 43 Ste-Anne St. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Call 514-457-1642. Thrift shop at 2750 St-Charles Blvd. in Kirkland. Call 514697-6692. Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop, 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield. Call 514-694-8417. All are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Visit thriftshopsfornova.com.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities that suit your interests in the West Island. Visit cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, Local 227.

The Canadian Red Cross is looking for a volunteer to help with their fundraising drive that will take place from March 2-24 at the Kirkland Walmart. The volunteer will be responsible for contacting the manager at the end of February to verify if all the campaign material is there. Visit the store once a week to encourage employees to ask for donation from customers. For more details please contact Mme. Julie Dufour at julie.dufour@croixrouge.ca. The Heart and Stroke Society is looking for volunteer drivers that can be on call to distribute material as part of their annual door to door campaign taking place February to May. Volunteers will receive payment for gas expense. Minimum age 18 and most have valid driver’s licence. A fair trade boutique located in Pointe-Claire is looking for bilingual volunteers willing to learn and share artisan stories and assist customers with purchases. Willing to learn to operate computerized cash register. Mondays and/or Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Minimum age 25. An organization located in Lachine

that provides a community meal for families and their children every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. They need a couple of volunteers to welcome families and also to spend time playing with the children. Minimum age 16 and you must fill out background security check. Various Meals on Wheels kitchens

are looking for volunteers: Pierrefonds West is in great need of volunteers to do cleaning after cooks leave; Lachine drivers and deliverers; Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue cleaners as well a driver for the fourth Thursday of each month. And the Valois kitchen is in great need of a volunteer to be kitchen co-ordinator. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteer citizens with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com. A bilingual Pierrefonds woman in her 80s is looking for a female volunteer for some friendly companionship. She adores children and talking about social justice and psychology. She has limited mobility and would like to go out for a coffee from time to time and is looking for someone to help her with her groceries. An 86-year-old Pointe-Claire man

would like an English-speaking male volunteer to help him break his social isolation. He is having a hard time adjusting to life at his residence and would like accompaniment to some of the residence activates like card games, pool, shuffleboard or aqua fitness.

A Pointe-Claire woman in her 50s with light intellectual disability would like a female volunteer to provide her with some social support. She likes shopping and chatting but would also like to start doing some dance exercises. She has an autistic son.

A senior woman who only speaks Tamil, living in Pointe-Claire would benefit from a female volunteer to get her out of the house. Because she only speaks Tamil, it makes socializing quite difficult. She would love to take part in activities to stimulate her and to break her isolation.

A Lachine woman in her 70s is looking for a female volunteer to help break her isolation. She has limited mobility and is very secluded. She is very interested in British history, the royal family and Coronation Street. She adores sitting down to a cup of coffee and working on a jig-saw puzzle and would love company.