WEST ISLAND CALENDAR

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

The Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., presents an exhibition of paintings by Dorval artist Tania Dalys. Continues until May 31.

Call 514-633-4170. La Palette Art Gallery, 480

Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield, presents the art exhibition For the Love of Animals until May 28. Call 514-706-1900.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents Field Recordings, Captations: Jim Holyoak — Matt Shane — Nick Kuepfer. Continues until May 28.

Call 514-630-1220, local 1778. The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus

Blvd., presents an exhibit of paintings by Helmut Langeder entitled Marinescapes. Continues until June 1. Call 514-630-2726. The Dorval Museum of History

and Heritage, 1850 Lakeshore Dr., is proud to present the exhibition Living Victorian Style, a Matter of Etiquette, as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations in Dorval. Continues until July 16. Call 514-633-4071.

Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents Keeping in Touch — a duo exhibition of paintings by artists Rita Briansky and Deena Dlusy-Apel. Continues to May 28.

Call 514-684-1012, local 298. The Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd., presents an art exhibition by Bev Wight entitled Large Scale Conversations. Continues until May 27.

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: Renewed Canadian History. Lecture on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in PointeClaire. Free. Call 514-630-1254.

Lake of Two Mountains Artists Association spring art expo and sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at

St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Rd. in Hudson.

Artists Circle of the West Island art show and sale, for the benefit of WICS, at Art Premier, 1385 NotreDame St. in Lachine. Continues until June 2. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 514-409-4065.

MUSIC

Melodiaconcert Happy Choir Together presents — its celebratingspring 25 years of singing on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 865 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. Tickets: $15. Call 514-630-4328. Sonatas: From Bach to Gougeon.

Classical concert with Nancy Dahn (violin) and Timothy Steeves (piano) on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the PointeClaire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, local 1774. Songs for a Midsummer Night

presented by the Greenwood Singers on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 261 Main Rd., in Hudson. Tickets: $25. Call 450-458-5396. L’Ensemble Vocal Opus 16 will

perform music from the repertoire of Karl Jenkins on May 27 at 8 p.m. at l’Église Ste-Geneviève Church, 16037 Gouin Blvd. in Pierrefonds. Tickets: $20. Call 514-684-0379. Jon Davis and Friends concert on June 3 at 8 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets: $20. Call 514-453-9154. Ste-Anne Singers, an a cappella

chamber choir, are looking for an alto and a bass for the upcoming season in September. Candidates must have a good ear, choral experience, some ability to read music and a love of ensemble singing. They rehearse on Monday evenings in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. For an audition, call 514-4579149 or visit sainteannesingers.org.

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT

Prostate Cancer Canada Network

— Montreal West Island meets on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335

LakeshoreSaad will be Drive presentedin Dorval. with Dr. their Fred 2017 Award. OutstandingCall 514-487-7544. Contribution The Myths that Keep Us

in Debt: How to Recognize Trappedand Avoid Them. Seminar offered by the West Island Women’s Centre on May 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free of charge, but you must register. Free child care also available. Call 514-695-8529. The West Island Community Resource Centre is a communitybased, non-profit organization that offers West Island citizens resources and information by phone, email and in person. They also offer resource publications and free legal and tax clinics. Call 514-694-6404. 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. 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 514-631-3288.

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 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free of charge. Free child care 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 p.m. 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 514-630-7794 or email familylifecentre@gmail.com. Lou Gehrig’s Disease — SLA/ALS

Family Caregiver Support Group meets the first Monday of every month from 6 p.m. 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 second Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. 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.

GROUPS AND CLUBS

The Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society meets on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Pointe-Claire Legion Hall, 365 St. Louis St. David Waechter will speak on flight performance of the Avro Jetliner and the Avro Arrow. Cost: $5 includes a light lunch. Call 450-4631998. The Lakeshore Camera Club meets

every Monday at 8 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in PointeClaire. Non-members are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. Visit lccphoto.org.

SPORTS AND HOBBIES

Boulingrin Pierrefonds Lawn Bowling Club holds an open house on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5020 Chestnut St. in Pierrefonds. Demonstrations, free trials, equipment and coaching available for beginners. No experience necessary. Call 514-675-3285. Pointe Claire Lawn Bowling Club

holds an open house on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at 17 de Lourdes St. Please wear flat shoes. Call 514-694-2794.

Beaconsfield Lawn Bowling Club

holds an open house on Saturday and Sunday and on May 27 and 28 (and every summer Sunday) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Herb Lindor Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Call 514-694-6365. Champions Chess Club. Chess lessons by Frank Teuton every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Sorella Boutique Gourmande, 2979 St. Charles Blvd. in Kirkland. Reservations: $20. Call 514-659-5804.

SENIORS

Is Your Junk Valuable? Antiques road show with Gary Peterson and Debbie Goldsmith of Coach House Auctions on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Cummings West, 5700 Westbury Ave. Cost: $8, $5 for members. To register, call 514-624-5005, Local 231.

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Dorval Garden Club plant sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. Fundraising breakfast for the CLSC

Lac-Saint-Louis and Pierrefonds on May 24 from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at Jack Astor’s Restaurant (Galerie des Sources), 3051 Sources Blvd. in Dorval. Cost: $25. Call 514-831-2392. Hudson Country Homes Tour organized by the St. James’ Church Women on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour: $30, Lunch: $15. Call 450-458-5127 or email hudsoncountryhomestour@gmail.com.

Fundraising auction held by the Rotary Club of Montreal-Lakeshore on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $30. Visit rotarymontreallakeshore.org or call 514-377-8597. 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. Volunteer West Island is looking

for volunteer drivers with own car, to deliver frozen meals to clients in the West Island. The meals are picked up at our provider located on the TransCanada in Dorval and delivered Thursday and/or Friday mornings. Drivers receive $2.50 for each delivery which can be eight to 12 meals. Minimum age: 18.

Various Meals on Wheels kitchens are in great need of volunteer drivers. The kitchen serving Kirkland, the meals are picked up at the Cedar Park Church in Pointe-Claire. The kitchen serving Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, the meals are prepared at the St. Georges Church in Ste-Anne. Meal preparation on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and delivery is done between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is a one day, once a month commitment. Minimum age: 18.

Nova West Island is actively looking for volunteers for various positions: Cooks to prepare lunch for their adult centres which provides a respite to caregivers of seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. The meals are prepared at the centre or at the volunteer’s home Tuesdays to Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. They are also looking for volunteers to help with activities at the centre Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to help with palliative care. Minimum age: 18. A food bank in Pointe-Claire is looking for volunteers to fill various positions: Monday and Tuesday afternoons in their warehouse sorting and boxing food donations. Wednesday morning, picking up donations from Premiere Moisson on St-Charles Blvd. and bring it to a warehouse. Thursday afternoons, two volunteers to prepare baskets with specific items for different families. A bilingual volunteer to help with office work; taking phone calls, computer work, etc. two hours/three days a week Monday to Wednesday. An organization in Lachine that

provides support to borderline intellectually handicapped individuals is

looking for bilingual volunteers to join their board of directors. Individuals with experience in finance, accounting, fundraising, or social services network will be ideal. Meetings take place evenings 8 times a year at their offices in Lachine. Minimum age 21.

The 10th 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. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteer citizens with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com. A bilingual Pointe-Claire woman in

her 80s would benefit from a female volunteer to provide some social and emotional support. She is a very lively, creative and funny person who loves getting out of the house, whether it’s for a dinner out or to get her nails done. She is a very talented artist and loves to go out to museums and art exhibitions. A blind woman living in Kirkland in her 50s would greatly benefit from being matched with a female volunteer to get out of her house or for a friendly visit. Given her visual problems, getting out if quite difficult for her. She speaks English and Arabic. A francophone Pointe-Claire

woman with some health issues and mobility issues would like someone to accompany her to the Paroisse StJoachim in Pointe-Claire Village. She’s new to the area and doesn’t know many people. A friendly face would make a huge difference in her life.

A man in Lachine with high functioning autism would like a volunteer to visit him occasionally and to get him outside of the house more. He is highly intelligent and would like someone who could carry a conversation with him about mathematics, physics, martial arts, and many other things that interest him. Very pleasant to be around, he does have a hard time connecting with people due to his autism and hearing problems. A Greek-speaking Pierrefonds woman in her late 80s would appreciate a volunteer to keep her company in the house (during the morning). She lives with her son due to her Alzheimer’s but gets lonely while he is away. Her first language is Greek but understands and speaks some English. Activities include going for short walks, friendly conversations, cooking, and go for coffee.