WEST ISLAND CALENDAR
GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
Art Premier, 1385 Notre-Dame
St. in Lachine, presents the exhibition Six Artists featuring the work of Elaine Archambault, Lisa Maria Boissonneau, Dianne Brazeau, Martha Markowsky and Patricia Mila. Continues until April 8. Vernissage on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 514538-3755. The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus
Blvd., presents an exhibit of paintings by Majd Abdulla. Continues until Tuesday. Call 514-630-2726.
Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents the exhibition Guilding Lights — recent works by teachers of classes for adults of the Dollard Centre for the Arts. Begins Saturday and continues until April 23. Vernissage on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 514-684-1012, local 298. The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents the 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 the exhibition Out of the Woods — West Island Wood-turners. Continues until March 31. 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
Demystifying Art: José Luis Torres and Randall Anderson’s Constructions. Lecture on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free. Call 514-6301220. Felix et Meira. Movie screening (in French) on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd. Followed by a question-and-answer
session with scenarist Alexandre Laferriére. Free to attend but you must reserve. Call 514-630-2726, local 3216.
Dorval Then and Now — Book launch, celebrating 125 years of Dorval history on March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. Call 514-633-4170. Ciné-Art: The Nature of Modernism: E. Stewart William, Architect. Film presentation on March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free. Call 514-630-1254, Local 1778.
Murder on the Bluenose to Valdor 11. Show and 4-course meal on April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 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
Azimut(h)-Richard-Lipsky-HerskowitzJazz Grand Trio concertand Spring presented Quartet.by the Pointe-Claireat 8 p.m. at CulturalSt. Joachim Centre Church,on Friday 2 Ste-Anne$18, $10 Ave. for in seniors/students.Pointe-Claire. Tickets: Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774. Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra Concert on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Donation: $10, 18 and under admitted for free. Call 514-426-1904. Blanche Baillargeon: Paysages du Jour Tranquille. Jazz concert on April 2 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514630-1220. Standards & Beyond. Valois Concert Series presents the Kevin Bourne Trio on April 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Bemont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Freewill offering. Call 514-697-0651. Kaleïo. Classical music concert on April 2 at 11 a.m. at the Peter Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Admission: $10. Call 514-633-4171.
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.
SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT
How to Help Your Anxious Teen. Seminar offered by the West Island Women’s Centre on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in PointeClaire. Free, but you must register. Call 514-695-8529.
Open Books — The Living Library — Special Project. Beaconsfield residents can meet with people referred to as living books who live or have lived with mental health problems and want to share a message of hope. National project based on the Human Library on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Call 514-4284400, Local 4472. Prostate Cancer Canada Network — Montreal West Island monthly meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. Dr. Jacques Corcos, McGill University professor of Surgery (Urology) will speak on Is New Technology Better to Treat Prostate Cancer? Free admission. Call 514-487-7544. West Island Palliative Care Residence Bereavement Group Sessions. Evening adult group (English) on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. (March 28-May 23) and an afternoon group on Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. (March 30-May 18); afternoon adult group (French) on Wednesdays from 1 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 to 8 p.m. Offered by Nova West Island. Call 514-695-8335, 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-Anne-de-Bellevue. One-time fee of $25 includes a workbook. Call 514-457-6934 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. 6-week 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. Spring program begins in April in Dorval, Dollard and Pierrefonds. Visit awishmontreal.org or call 514-6313288.
The Quebec Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a non-profit 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 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 nonprofit organization designed to support children aged 6 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 to 6 p.m. in Pierrefonds. For more information, call 514-685-5912. 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 514-6307794 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 514-6958335, 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 514-794-5428 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 514630-2225, local 1451.
HEALTH AND FAMILY
Spring into Wellness Fair hosted by the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire. Workshops and conferences (for a small fee) as well as up to 40 exhibitions. Visit wicwc.org. Groups and clubs The Pointe-Claire Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 99 Mount Pleasant Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Christie-Anna Lovat will give a presentation entitled The Dirt on Dirt. Guest fee: $5, new members welcome. Call 514-426-8375 or pteclairehort.org.
The Dorval Garden Club meets on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. Ken Brown, designer of the tropical gardens at the Toronto Zoo, will speak on Vertical Vegetables. New members welcome. Membership: $20, $15 for residents, $5 guest fee. Visit dorvalhort.com. The Lakeshore Camera Club meets
every Monday at 8 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe Claire. The March 27th meeting will feature the annual Urban Landscape Competition. Image presentation and critique by the judges. View last year’s top images on our website. Non-members are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. Visit lccphoto.org. The Bookworms will read and discuss Carry Me by Peter Behrens on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Free. Call 514-428-4400, Local 4465.
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Ciné-Mini: Tchou-Tchou (followed by) Molly in the Springtime. Double feature for preschoolers, produced by the National Film Board of Canada on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1254, Local 1778. The Size of Ideas. Exhibition for kids (aged 5+) at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Continues until April 2. Call 514-6301220.
SENIORS
Cummings West spring program registration is now holding registration for programs and courses Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 96 Roger Pilon Blvd. in Dollard. They offer a diverse and quality educational, social and cultural programs as well as meaningful and enriching volunteer opportunities for the 50+ community. For more information or for a program guide call 514-624-5005, Local 231 or visit cummingscentre.org. 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.
The Captivating Magdalen Islands. Travel lecture with Marc Laberge on March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Pointe Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774. Pearson Educational Foundation Comedy Benefit Show on March 31 at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Academy, 5050 Sherbrooke St. in Lachine. Joey Elias, Ellie MacDonald, Lawrence Corber and Reese Turner. Tickets: $25. Call 514-422-3000, Local 37000. Refuge RR Spring Fundraiser on
April 1 at 7 p.m. at Suite 55, 2362 Hymus Blvd. in Dorval. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit.
The Taste of AMCAL. Local restaurant sampling and silent auction on April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. Tickets $100, $75 for ages 35 and under. Call 514-694-3161, Local 233. 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 514-697-6692. Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop, 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield. Call 514694-8417. 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 tenth edition of the Relay for Life will be taking place in June 2017. In preparation for this event the organizing committee is looking for volunteers to help in various positions. A person with graphic design experience to help the Communication and Marketing Committee. Also a volunteer to oversee volunteers with the onstage and offstage entertainment. The Canadian Cancer Society will
be holding their sale of daffodils fundraising event starting March 29. They are looking for volunteers that can deliver the daffodils and other items to various points of sale in the West Island. Volunteers are also needed for promoting and selling daffodils at various localities in the West Island. Minimum age 18 with a valid driver’s license. The president of the Low Vision Self-help Association is looking for a volunteer that would be able to come once a week for a couple of hours to his home to read his correspondence and reply to it. Preferably someone with some office experience. Minimum age: 21. An organization dedicated to providing support to individuals suffering from environmental sensitivities is looking for various volunteers: A graphic artist that can help to create posters, pamphlet and other publicity for the group. Work can be done from the volunteer’s home; a volunteer to help put together a newsletter; and one to help with website building and maintenance 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 most have valid driver’s license. Also a volunteer to help build and maintain their website.