WEST ISLAND CALENDAR

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents the exhibition Geopoetics — Ranges of Motion. Continues until Oct. 15. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1778. The Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., presents an exhibition of watercolours by artist Paula Girolami. Continues until Sunday. Call 514-6334170.

Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents an exhibition entitled Codex — mixed media works by artist Tina Struthers. Continues to Aug. 6. Call 514-684-1012, Local 298. 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

Greenwood’s StoryFest, in partnership with the Quebec Writers’ Federation, presents writer and documentary filmmaker Alexandre Trudeau on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Rd. in Hudson. Tickets: $20. Visit greenwoodstoryfest.com.

Sunset Dance — Cube by Zogma. Four performers on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Pine Beach Park in Dorval (corner Pine Beach Ave. and Lakeshore Dr.). The show will be followed by a body-percussion workshop with the performers. In case of rain, visit ville.dorval.qc.ca or call 514-633-4170. The Dollard Centre for the Arts offers a free drop-in open house for adults and seniors on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Dollard Cultural Centre, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard. Materials provided. Free. Call 514-684-1012, Local 213. The Greenwood Centre for Living

History museum is now open for Tours and Tea from Wednesdays to Saturdays — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 254 Main Rd. in Hudson. Cost: $10 per person for guided tour and tea on waterfront porch. Visit greenwoodcentre-hudson.org.

MUSIC

Kirkland Concert Band — Baied’Urfé Free summer concerts on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bandstand in Fritz Park, 20477 Lakeshore Rd. in Baie-d’Urfé. Free of charge, bring your own chair. In case of rain, concert is at the Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Rd. Oktopus (Klezmer) in concert on Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Pine Beach Park (corner of Pine Beach Ave. and Lakeshore Dr.) in Dorval. Free. In case of rain, show will be held at the Serge Nolet Auditorium, 1301 Dawson Ave. Free. Call 514-633-4170. Christine Tassan et les imposteures — entre Félix et Django. Manouche jazz and swing concert on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free admission. Call 514-630-1220. The Chorale Anguelos, from École Chevreul Blancarde in Marseille, present a free concert on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Mary Queen of Peace Church, 11075 Gouin Blvd. in Pierrefonds. They are currently on tour in Quebec and perform sacred and traditional songs under the direction of Patrick Benoit. Ayrad in concert on Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free. Call 514-630-1220. Lakeshore Light Opera’s Summer Sing-Along season begins Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Saint John the Baptist Church, 233 Sainte-Claire Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Musical scores provided. Continues every Tuesday until Aug. 29. Free. This week: The Mikado. Call 514-781-6728. Voices for Hope Community Daytime Choir in the West Island with director Douglas Knight is accepting new singers. Call 514-630-0331. Stewart Hall Singers, under the

direction of Douglas Knight, is holding auditions for Fauré Requiem, their Dec. 2 concert in Pointe-Claire. Call 514-630-0331 or stewarthallsingers.ca. The Philomela Singers, directed by Margo Keenan, are a bilingual West Island community choir with a varied and entertaining repertoire. They welcome new singers, especially tenors and basses, for their upcoming season starting in September. Candidates must have a good ear and some choral experience. They rehearse on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Call 514-9464160 or Email om.andrews@gmail.com. Cantabile Chorale, a mixed-voice choir conducted by Peter Willsher, is looking for choristers. They will perform Handel’s Messiah in December. Previous choir experience and the ability to sight read music is not a necessity. To arrange for an audition, call 514-694-4689, email cantabilepublic@gmail.com or visit cantabilechorale.com.

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT

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 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 several times a year. Call 514694-6404. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

is a low-cost non-profit organization that helps 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 a special place where you will receive compassionate support and can participate in programs such as yoga, massage therapy, counselling and more for free. They work with your healthcare professionals to improve your well-being and their services help you manage the emotional and physical challenges that come from a cancer diagnosis. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on Wednesdays they are open until 8 p.m. at 115 Du Barry St. in Kirkland. Visit wicwc.org or call 514 695-9355.

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 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 514-630-7794 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 514-6958335, 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 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 Dorval Astronomy Club holds a National Star Party to celebrate Canada’s 150th and Dorval’s 125th anniversary on Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. If the evening is clear, the public is invited to observe in telescopes planets Saturn and Jupiter as well as other celestial objects at the Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Ave. Free. Visit astrosurf.com.

CHILDREN AND TEENS

Summer Beats in the Parks: Bouge! Family performance (ages 4+) on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at AlexandreBourgeau Park, 7 Sainte-Anne Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Before the show, take part in a circus and trapeze workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 514630-1220.

SPORTS AND HOBBIES

AquaFun Obstacle Course. Family

Resource Centre presents a family activity of fun games with water balloons, squirt guns and Wheel of Fun on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at A-ma-Baie Park, 9625 Gouin Blvd. W. in Pierrefonds. Tickets: $15, $10 in advance. Visit bit.ly/AQUAFUN. Beaconsfield Lawn Bowling Club

holds an open house every Sunday during the summer from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Herb Lindor Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Call 514-6946365. The Pierrefonds Lawn Bowling

Club invites anyone interested in dropping by and learning about the game of lawn bowling every Monday, Wednesday or Friday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. at 5020 Chestnut St. in Pierrefonds. Call 514-675-3285.

ETC.

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 514457-5445, Local 227. A seniors’ residence located in

Beaurepaire village is looking for volunteers to help during lunch time, serving lunch and beverages to residents in the cafeteria. Monday to Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Right now their greatest need is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Minimum age: 18. An organization in Pointe-Claire

that provides support and activities for intellectually handicapped individuals is looking for a volunteer who likes gardening to help tidy up the garden as needed during the summer. Minimum age: 18. Volunteers are needed to help

during the Montreal International Triathlon, which will take place at the Old Port on Aug. 5 and 6. This event will be broadcast live in more than 25 countries. Minimum age: 16. Volunteers are needed to help

during the Sian Bradwell Softball Tournament which will take place at four parks in Kirkland and one in Pierrefonds from Aug. 3 to 6. All proceeds go to the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Minimum age: 16. An organization that provides support and caring to elderly individuals in order to break their isolation, is looking for a fluently bilingual volunteer with excellent writing and grammar skills to translate documents from English to French and vice versa. Minimum age: 25. 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 72-year old Pierrefonds woman,

with no family in Canada, would greatly benefit from being matched with a female volunteer to help her with her errands and for occasional friendly visits. She does not have a car and has been having more and more health problems recently, which makes it harder for her to get her errands done. She speaks French.

A Pointe-Claire man in his late 50s would like a volunteer to socialize with and to get him out of his apartment. He has COPD and pain in his knee due to arthritis, which reduces his mobility. He has a passion for music, specifically the guitar. A senior Dollard woman, originally

from Egypt, would like a female volunteer to visit with her or to take her out from time to time for a coffee or a movie. She recently lost her husband and is feeling lonely and isolated and would appreciate the company. She speaks English and French.

A Lachine man in his late 30s who lives with Huntington’s disease would like a volunteer who can take him out from time to time. He uses a cane and his speech is slurred but it doesn’t prevent him from being able to interact with people. He loves movies but has not been to the theatre in a very long time and would love to be able to go. He likes to go for walks and play cards as well.

A Pierrefonds man in his 30s, living with schizophrenia, would appreciate a volunteer who could socialize with him and drive him to local medical appointments from time to time at the Stillview clinic. He has varied interests and is easy to get along with. A francophone woman living in

Ste-Geneviève in her 70s would benefit from being matched with a female volunteer to play cards with and/or to help with small errands every once in a while. She is having trouble with her memory lately and has recently fallen a few times, which has made her more anxious about leaving her residence without help. A woman in Beaconsfield would

benefit from being matched with a female volunteer. She recently lost her grandson and would like visits and outings to take her mind off of it. She would particularly love to go for short walks around the neighbourhood. She speaks English and French.