Mental health support, wildlife, books, history and more

MONDAY

Cummings Centre begins springand summer course registration from 8: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. ( Monday- Thursday) and from 8: 30 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. on Friday at 5700 Westbury Ave. Programs for 50+ including computers, global affairs, languages, bridge, film series and more. For a program guide, call 514- 342- 1234, Local 7209. AMI Québec support groups for family and friends, obsessive compulsive disorder and kaleidoscope ( for people with mental illness only) at 7 p. m. at 4333 Côte Ste- Catherine Rd. The South Shore group will meet on Wednesday at 6: 30 p. m. at Greenfield Park Baptist Church, 598 Bellevue Ave. N. No registration necessary. For information, call 514- 486- 1448.

Montreal West Horticultural Soci-ety meets at 7: 30 p. m. at Montreal West Town Hall, 50 Westminster Ave. S. David Easterbrook will speak on the art of the bonsai. Guest fee $ 5. Call 514- 489- 4696. Women’s Canadian Club of Montreal meets at 12: 30 p. m. at the Unitarian Church, 5035 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Farah Mohamed and Morgane Richer- Laflèche ( Girls) 20 Summit 2013) will speak on Cultivating a New Generation of Female Leaders. Free admission. Call 514- 932- 4005.

TUESDAY

St. James Literary Society meets at 7 p. m. at the Segal Centre, 5170 Côte Ste- Catherine Rd. Dr. Rosemarie Schade will speak on Gardens, Nature and Gender: Are We Reinventing the Wheel? Guest fee $ 12. To reserve, call 514- 484- 0146.

Montreal Zoological Society meets at 7: 30 p. m. at the Montreal Anglican Diocese, 1444 Union Ave. Ian MacDonald will speak on High Altitute Encounter — Glimpses of the Chilean Altacama, the Bolivian Altiplano and the Peruvian Highlands. Call 514- 845- 8317.

Little Big Girls — NFB film documentary with an after- film discussion with Sheila Laursen at 2 p. m. at the Pointe- Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. in PointeClaire. Free. Call 514- 630- 1218.

WEDNESDAY

The Double Whammy of Mental Illness and Addiction. Roundtable discussion with psychiatrist Dr. Ron Fraser presented by AMI Québec from 7 to 9 p. m. at 6875 Décarie Blvd., Suite 300 or via video conference. Free. To register, call 514- 486- 1448.

One Day in August: The Untold Story Behind Canada’s Tragedy at Dieppe with historian and author David O’Keefe at 7 p. m. at the Pointe- Claire Public Library. Free. Call 514- 630- 1218. The University Women’s Club of Montreal meets at 6 p. m. at the Atwater Club, 3505 Atwater Ave. Dr. Alan Shepard will discuss Where is the Future of University Education Going? And Concordia? Guest fee $ 50 includes dinner. To reserve, call 514- 935- 5431.

THURSDAY

Cummings Centre Income Tax Clinic from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. at 5700 Westbury Ave. Open to members and clients of the centre who have an annual income of under $ 20,000 or $ 26,000 for couples. For an appointment, call 514- 342- 1234, Local 7242.

Security: Privacy Protection. Protect Your Personal Information on the Internet with Paul Desormeaux from 7 to 9 p. m. at the Pointe- Claire Public Library. Cost $ 15, $ 10 for Pointe- Claire residents. Call 514- 630- 1218.

The Evolution of the Atwater Library. Indoor guided historical tour ( for seniors) offered by the Westmount Historical Association and Contactivity Centre meeting at 10 a. m. at the Greene Ave. entrance to Westmount Square. Just show up, no reservations necessary. Free. Call 514- 826- 4493.

St. Lambert Horticultural Society meets at 7: 30 p. m. at the Recreation Centre, 600 Oak Ave. in St. Lambert. Gwynne Basen will speak on How Green is your Garden? Free. Call 450- 671- 4535.

Cut Me Loose: Sin and Salvation After My Ultra- Orthodox Girlhood by Leah Vincent. Book review with Steven Lapidus at 2 p. m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte Ste. Catherine Rd. Admission $ 10, $ 7 for members/ students. Call 514345- 2627, Local 3006. The West Island Women’s Centre begins holding registration for new members for its upcoming spring sessions from 1 to 3 p. m. and from 6: 45 to 7: 45 p. m. at 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe- Claire. Registration then continues Monday- Friday from 8: 30 a. m. to noon and 1 to 3 p. m. Classes begin the week of April 13. For the complete course list go to www.wiwc.ca. Call 514- 695- 8529.

The Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society meets at 11 a. m. at the Dorval Legion Hall, 575 Jean- Marie Landry St. in Dorval. Alastair Reeves, forest ranger and supervisor of forest fire fighting activities will speak on Fire Bombing in WWII. Cost $ 5 includes a light lunch. Call 514- 4818786.

Westmount Historical Association

meets at 7 p. m. at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Jacques Archambault, executive director of Canadian Heritage of Quebec will speak on the Interior Preservation of the 1739 Hurtubise family house. Guest fee $ 5. Call 514- 932- 6688.

FRIDAY

Hauntings — Dispelling the Ghosts Who Run Our Lives. Lecture with Jungian analyst and author James Hollis presented by the CG Jung Society of Montreal from 7: 30 to 10 p. m. at the John Molson Building of Concordia University ( Guy/ Concordia métro), Room MB1.210. Cost $ 15, $ 12 for members, $ 8 for students/ seniors. Followed by a Hauntings seminar on Saturday from 10 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. Cost $ 90, $ 70 for members, $ 50 for students/ seniors. Call 514- 481- 8664.

Youth Employment Services Annual Artists Conference from 9 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. at Théâtre St. James, 265 St- Jacques St. W. Keynote speaker is Nadia Myre, Quebec- based Algonquin multidisciplinary artist and winner of the 2014 Sobey Art Award. Tickets $ 45 ( includes lunch) or $ 30. They also present an Art Expo featuring works by over 60 emerging Quebec artists and live musical and dance performances from 4: 30 to 8 p. m. and on Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Free admission to the expo. Call 514- 878- 9788 or visit www.yesmontreal.ca.

SATURDAY

Open Discussion Forum workshop for people who have some knowledge of stock options from 9: 30 a. m. to noon at the YMCA, 1435 Drummond St., 5th floor. Cost $ 20 ( for room rental). Email c_ e_ doucet@ hotmail. com.

Bird Protection Quebec offer outing to the Montreal Botanical Garden, meeting at 8 a. m. in front of the restaurant ( near entrance on Sherbrooke St. E.). Half- day walk looking for winter finches and early migrants. Free. Call 514- 637- 2141.

The Montreal Zoological Society offers a field trip to Parc Oka and Cabane à sucre Ethier leaving from the Atwater Library at 9 a. m. Cost $ 45, $ 50 for members ( bus transportation) plus $ 30 for meal. Reserve by March 17. Visit www.zoologicalsocietymtl.org or call 514- 845- 8317.

COMING UP AND ON GOING

How Can Universities Help Build Thriving Innovative Cities? The Future of the University and the Future of Learning speaker series with Stephen Huddart, president of the McConnell Family Foundation on March 23 from noon to 1: 30 p. m. at Concordia University, John Molson School of Business Building, 1450 Guy St. Free, but you must reserve in advance. Call 514- 8482424, Local 4889.

Passages: The 2nd Half of Adult Life. Discussion presented by Cummings West with Barbara Victor from Agence Ometz on March 23 at 7: 30 p. m. at 96 Roger Pilon Blvd. in D. D. O. Cost $ 15, $ 10 for members. Call 514- 624- 5005, Local 230.

Violins of Hope. Multimedia presentation and book launch with Dr. James A. Grymes on March 23 at 7: 30 p. m. at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, 5170 Côte SteCatherine Rd. Tickets $ 25. Call 514- 739- 7944.

The Dorval Garden Club meets on March 23 at 7: 30 p. m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. Pat Webster will give a presentation on Seeing Double: Reflecting Surfaces in the Garden. Guest fee $ 5. New members welcome. Visit www.dorvalhort.com. Physical Activity Program — N. D. G. Communauté Active. An accessible and adapted physical activity program, supervised by a kinesiologist, for adults and seniors who may be starting exercise for the first time or after a period of inactivity, and for adults who have physical limitations or chronic conditions. The program includes adapted circuit, walking with poles, stretching, balance and posture as well as badminton. Classes are offered at four locations in N. D. G. and Côtedes- Neiges. The program is free or costs $ 15 per session, depending on the location. To register, call 514872- 6019.

Riverdale High School 50th An

niversary Reunion on May 15, 16 and 17 at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds. Grads and staff from all years welcome. Visit www.riverdale50reunion.com or email info@riverdale50reunion.com.

Quebec Family History Society Conference — Roots 2015. An international conference on French Canadian family history in Quebec from June 19- 21 at McGill University. The largest English- language genealogical conference held in Quebec. To register, go to www.qfhs.ca or call 514- 695- 1502.

Riverside Ramblers Walking Club ( for 50+) every Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p. m. meeting at 666 Woodland Ave. in Verdun. Free with Dawson C. C. membership card ($ 15 a year). Call 514- 7679967, Local 236. Ski Des Amis offers cross- country skiing and snowshoeing trips every Sunday to different destinations. Bus pickups at Atwater Ave., Queen Mary Rd./ Décarie Blvd. and in T. M. R. Cost $ 30 for bus, trail fees not included. Call 514- 481- 3207. Recovery Canada offers free weekly self- help meetings to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, anger and panic. N. D. G. Group 514- 4817030; West Island Group 514- 6975977.

Overeaters Anonymous, a 12- step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics, holds several meetings in the Montreal area. No weigh- ins, dues or fees. Call 514- 488- 1812.

Seniors Bingo every Friday at 2 p. m. at the N. D. G. Legion, Branch 24/ 106, 5455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. New players welcome. Call 514- 486- 9883.