WEST I SLAND CALENDAR
GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
The City of Dorval presents Traversée Boréal, an exhibition of photographs by artist Catherine Rondeau that explores feminine adolescence through a series of surreal, unusual scenes set in cold and ice. Continues until Jan. 17, 2021. Visit ville.dorval.qc.ca.
ARTS AND LETTERS
Greenwood Centre for Living History in Hudson, holds an online (via Zoom) Old Fashioned Christmas on Sunday at 2 p.m. Live music by the Kitchen Ceilidh, season readings by the Hudson Players Club members and songs by the Greenwood Singers. Register in advance for a free webinar link at greenwood-centre-hudson.org. The Beaconsfield Artist Association holds its Holiday Season Virtual Art Expo until Dec. 31. All sales go to AMCAL Family Services. Visit beaconsfieldart.com.
The Artists' Circle of the West Island holds its virtual art show and sale until Dec. 20. Consists of 48 newly created works from 24 West Island artists. Visit facebook.com/Artistscirclewestisland.
MUSIC
Marco Calliari and Miss Ruiz: Cabaret Nights. Here And Now — a folk-rock show that will take you on a magical journey through Quebec, Italy and Mexico on Friday at 8 p.m. Visit ville.dorval.qc.ca.
SELF- HELP AND SUPPORT
Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence Bereavement Group Zoom sessions will begin in January. They offers an English adult evening group on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., from Jan. 12 to March 2, and a French afternoon group on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., from Jan. 11 to March 1.
They also offer a new Young Adult Group in English (ages 18-30) on Tuesdays from Jan. 19 to Feb. 9. To register or for more information contact the Supportive Care Team at 514-693-1718, local 231 or email stevyaw@tdpcr.ca.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Zoom or phone meetings are being held during the pandemic. Call 514-488-1812 or visit oamontrealenglish.org/meetings.
SPORTS AND HOBBIES
Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild 45th Anniversary virtual celebration. Enjoy the ongoing galleries featuring rugs created by the teachers and past presidents, the photo album and sign the guest book. Continues until the end of December. Visit beaconsfieldrughooking.com/45-years/
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-annede- Bellevue. Call 514- 457-1642. Thrift shop, 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. Thrift shop for NOVA in Plaza Pointe- Claire. Call 514- 697- 8457. Call the store before dropping off donations and for their hours during the COVID pandemic or visit thriftshopsfornova.com.
VOLUNTEERS
West Island Citizen Advocacy 514694-5850, is looking for volunteers to help out with the following:
■ A retired classical ballet dancer from Pierrefonds in her 80s would like a volunteer to make friendly phone calls to her. She has spent a lot of her career working with children and has great stories to share. She is very passionate about the arts and loves painting as well as doing crafts. She has some memory problems but it does not affect her ability to hold a great conversation.
■ An elderly man in his 90s with memory problems would enjoy the company of a male volunteer to go on short walks with him around his neighbourhood. He lives in his own home in Dollard-des-ormeaux and he is also open to going for walks inside the Fairview shopping centre.
■ An English-speaking 63-yearold woman in Lachine is looking for a volunteer to do outings with to break her isolation. She would like to be accompanied when she goes to restaurants or medical appointments.
■ A witty 66-year-old woman who has fragile health and who suffers from chronic pain would benefit from receiving visits at her home in Lachine. She speaks French and English. She is very isolated and has no family support.