WEST ISLAND CALENDAR
GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire, presents the 2019 Art Rental Collection, a wide selection of artworks by more than 75 artists, starts Saturday and continues until Dec. 2. Vernissage on Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1778.
Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd., in Dollard, presents an exhibition in various media exploring the subject of time by visual artists from the group Le Cercle 9. Continues until Nov. 18. Call 514-684-1012. The Dorval Artists Association presents their fall exhibition at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Pointe-Claire. Continues until Sunday. Call 514-633-4170.
The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd., presents an exhibit of paintings by Yelena Samoukova until Sunday. Call 514-630-2726.
Montreal Aviation Museum on McGill University’s Macdonald campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd. in Ste-Anne-deBellevue, is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 514-398-7948 or visit cahc-ccpa.com.
Arts and letters
The Beaconsfield Artists’ Association fall art exhibit on Friday (vernissage) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd.
MUSIC
Friday Night Blues: Durham County Poets perform on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre. Free, but passes required. Call 514630-1220, Local 1774.
Baroque Gems — Sinfonia de l’Ouest concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joachim Church, 2 SteAnne St. in Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $25, $20 for seniors, $15 for students at the door. Visit sinfonia.ca.
Celtic Colours with Bùmarang on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Donation: $15. Call 514-364-3027.
Jason Rosenblatt Quartet: Wiseman’s Rag will perform on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774.
West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra presents The FrancoRussian Corridor concert on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Église Saint-Joachim, 2 Ste-Anne St. Tickets: $25, $15 for students, $5 for 12 and under. Divertissimo — Cordâme — Debussy Impression. Concert on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Admission: $10, $5 for children aged 6 to 12 years, free for 5 and under. Call 514-633-4170. André Rodrigues: Brazilian Waltzes and Choros. World music concert on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514630-1220.
SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT
Prostate Cancer Canada Network — Montreal West Island meets on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. A members forum will be held. Visit mtlwiprostcansupportgrp.ca.
LGBTQ25+ Community Gathering for Hudson/St. Lazare/VaudreuilSoulanges on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hudson Community Centre, 394 Main Rd. in Hudson. Support, discussion, listening, empathy, education, community, engagement, belonging, pride. Donations accepted to offset costs. For more information email bill.jackson5911@gmail.com. West Island Palliative Care Residence - Children and Adolescent Grief Group holds a one-day workshop for children and teens aged 6-15 years who have experience the death of someone close to them on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the French Canadian House, 152 Concord Cres. in Pointe-Claire. Free. To register, call 514-693-1718, Local 231. Grandparents Association of Quebec, an organization that helps grandparents, families, grandchildren as well as elders when the relationship between grandchildren and grandparents and extended family is broken. Help Line 514-745-6110 or 1-866-745-6110.
GRASP - Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing. A free peer support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one to substance abuse meet every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Beaconsfield. To register, call 514-898-1220 or Email graspmontreal@hotmail.com or visit grasphelp.org. Arthritis/Chronic Pain evening exercise offered by West Island Self Help (AWISH) on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. until Nov. 26 at the Sarto Desnoyer Community Centre in Dorval. Registration ongoing. Call 514-631-3288 or email arthritis@ awishmontreal.org. LGBTQ2+ Adult & Seniors supper open to adult and seniors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Ave. Visit lgbtq2centre.com/meetups.htlml. Al-Anon Family Groups. Compassionate help for family and friends of alcoholics. If you are troubled by someone else’s drinking you can find help and hope in a friendly, supportive atmosphere with many meeting on the West Island. Call 514-8669803, email aisarea88english@gmail.com or visit al-anon-alateen-qc.ca. Adult ADHD Support Group — West Island. For adults and their loved ones who have ADHD. They meet every second Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Call 514-773-9815 or email adultadhd.wi@ gmail.com. 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.
West Island Cancer Wellness Centre. Receive compassionate support and can participate in programs such as yoga, massage therapy, counselling, and more, for free. They work with your health care 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.
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.
Family Resource Centre, a nonprofit organization designed to support children age 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 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.
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 209.
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. 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. Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons (CHIP) provides programs, services and support for people affected by hearing loss in the greater Montreal area and the West Island. For more information call 514-488-5552, local 4500 or visit hearhear.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. Julie Boudreau will give a presentation on Flowers and Veggies in the Garden. Guest fee: $5, new members welcome. Call 514-4268375 or visit pteclairehort.org.
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada holds a Spooky Nights Astronomy Event for Families on Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Morgan Arboretum Conservation Centre, 150 Chemin des Pins in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Visit rascmontreal.org.
SPORTS AND HOBBIES
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild offers needlework classes in various embroidery techniques and skill levels every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors and new members welcome. Visit lcsg-gtal.ca.
HEALTH AND FAMILY
Families, Genes and Cancer. Cummings West presents Dr. William Foulkes on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 96 Roger Pilon Blvd. in Dollard. Admission: $15, $10 for members. To register, call 514-683-3761 or cummingscentre.org.
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Textile. Creative workshop (for aged 6+) with artist Valérie Gobeil on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but passes are required. Call 514-630-1220. Threads and Patience ... with Valérie Gobeil. Exhibition for kids and family that runs until Nov. 25 at the PointeClaire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free. Call 514-630-1220.
ETC.
Harvest supper on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier St. Tickets: $25, $10 for children. To reserve, call 514-685-4956. Used book sale on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wyman Memorial Church, 513 Main Rd. in Hudson.
80s Halloween Party hosted by Lost Boyz on Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Calistoga Grill, Plaza Pointe-Claire, 235 St-Jean Blvd. Tickets: $25, or $40 per couple. Fundraiser for West Island Citizen Advocacy. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica. com.
Boutique 24 Thrift Shop offers clothing, household articles, jewelry and books every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on the last Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Adair Hall, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Donations welcome. 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-deBellevue. 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 514-694-8417. Boutique NOVA in Plaza Pointe-Claire. Boutique NOVA Hudson, 455 Main Rd. and a second new location 538 Main Rd. in Hudson. Call 450-202-6682. 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 www.cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, ext. 227 or local 226. ABOVAS — a non-profit organization that offers accompaniedtransport for West Island residents going to medical appointments on the island of Montreal. If you need assistance and would like to use this service, or if you have a few hours to offer with access to a car and would like to volunteer, email info@abovas. com or call 514-694-3838, or visit abovas.com. Volunteer West Island is opening a new Meals on Wheels kitchen in Dollard and is in great need of volunteer cooks, drivers and deliverers. Two hours of your time once a month will provide a good meal to isolated seniors and those with reduced autonomy. We are also searching for Coordinators to make up the DDO MOW Steering Committee. Information Session Thursday, Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the D.D.O. Seniors’ Club, 12001 De Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard. Minimum age is 18. West Montreal Re-adaptation Centre installation volunteer program is looking for volunteers who would be interested in playing floor hockey with our adult clients on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m., starting in October until May, at the Beaconsfield location. Minimum age: 16. Seniors residences Foyer Dorval and Nazaire-Piché in Lachine are looking for friendly visits for some of their residents — just to chat, play a game or visit with a small pet. Minimum age: 18. Manoir Beaconsfield is looking for a bridge playing volunteer to team up with some residents for a match! They are also looking for friendly visitors: one English, one Spanish, and one who speaks Arabic or Hebrew. The West Island Mission, one of our essential West Island food banks, is looking for volunteers to help sort food donations on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. You can also sign up for their Christmas drive, which begins at the end November. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteers with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com.