Teva Harrison discusses graphic memoir
MONDAY, NOV. 7
Coping Strategies for Caregivers and Family Members of Dementia Patients with McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging guest speaker Dr. Loraine Mazzella. Presented by South Shore Community Partners Network at 2:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Park Arena, 195 Empire St. Free to attend and you do not need to reserve. Free respite care for caregivers is offered, but you must reserve in advance. Call 450-466-1325.
Confessions of a Reformed Stockaholic. Four-week course on Mondays at 7 p.m. with David Lisbona, offered by the Eleanor London Côte-St-Luc Public Library, 5851 Cavendish Blvd. Cost: $30, $20 for members. Call 514-485-6829.
Bird Protection Quebec meets at 7:30 p.m. at Kensington Presbyterian Church, 6225 Godfrey Ave. Isabelle-Anne Bisson will give a presentation titled What Effect Do Human Activities and Disturbances Have on Small, Free-Living Birds? Free. Call 514-637-2141.
TUESDAY, NOV. 8
Take Care of Yourself With Balance, Energy, Awareness and Movement. Tips and strategies for incorporating self-care into busy days with Alison Hewitt from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Island Women’s Centre, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free; free child care available. Call 514-695-8529.
Citizens in Action Montreal meets at 7 p.m. at Concordia University’s School of Community and Public Affairs, 2149 Mackay St. Author Claude Vaillancourt will speak on The Age of the Economy. Free. Call 514-846-0644.
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ora presents Irene Buenavida, who will speak on No Return — a tribute to thousands of Egyptian Jews who were forced into exile after the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. at 2600 Badeaux St. in StLaurent. Cost: $6. To reserve, call 514-748-6559.
Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management. Learn how to get your financial house in order and become a better money manager with a chartered professional accountant of Canada at 7 p.m. at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd. Free, but you must reserve. Call 514-630-2726, Local 3216.
Author Teva Harrison will discuss her critically acclaimed graphic memoir In-Between Days at 7:30 p.m. at Librairie Drawn and Quarterly, 211 Bernard Ave. W. Presented by the Jewish Public Library. Admission: $12, $7 for members and students. Call 514-345-6416.
When Pain Becomes Chronic. Lecture followed by a question-andanswer period, presented by the McGill University Health Centre Research Institute from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Bistro, 1380 Sherbrooke St. W. Free. Call 514-843-1560.
The Westmount Horticultural Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Westmount
Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Mark Reynolds will speak on The Wonderful World of Indoor Gardening. Guest fee: $5. Call 514-233-2788.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9
The Côte-St-Luc Women’s Club meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Community Centre, 5794 Mackle Rd. Officer Ouimet will speak on Fraud and How to Prevent It. Guest fee: $4. Call 514-485-6806, Local 2213.
Volunteer West Island Senior’s Café, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Volunteer West Island Bureau, 1 De l’Église St. in Ste-Anne-deBellevue. Cost: $3. To reserve, call 514-457-5445, Local 231.
The Beaconsfield Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. David Wees from McGill University Plant Science will speak on Pruning for Winter. Guest fee: $5. Visit beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.
The West End Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at Kensington Presbyterian Church Hall, 6225 Godfrey Ave. A florist will create holiday arrangements. Guest fee: $5. Call 514-489-0484.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10
Family Caregivers Support Program at the YWCA Montreal holds an open house from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1355 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Free. Call 514-866-9941, Local 226.
Author and historian Ian Buruma will be in conversation with CBC broadcaster Eleanor Wachtel on his latest book, Their Promised Land: My Grandparents in Love and War, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte-SteCatherine Rd. Admission: $15, $10 for members and students. Call 514-345-6416.
The Westmount Municipal Association is holding a Transportation Roundtable with special guest Marc Garneau, federal transport minister, at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. Free. For more information, email info@wma-amw.org. PTSD. Lecture presented by the Emotional Health CBT Clinic as part of its annual Dr. Michael Spevack Memorial Lecture Series from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave. Free. Call 514-485-7772.
The Montreal Storytellers Guild meets at 7 p.m. at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Free and open to all adults and children 10+. Call 514-5939947 or visit mtlstorytellers.wordpress.com.
Author Jack Buckman will speak on his new book Unraveling the Threads: The Life, Death and Resurrection of the Singer Company, America’s First Multi-National Corporation at 12:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission; donations requested. Call 514-935-7344, Local 206.
The Messenger. Screening of the documentary, presented by Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre at 7 p.m. at John Abbott College, Casgrain Theatre, 21275 Lakeshore Rd. in Ste-Anne-deBellevue. Tickets: $20. Call 450458-2809 or visit laplumeverte.ca.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12
Bird Protection Quebec offers a field trip to Centennial Park in D.D.O. with guides Jean Demers and Clémence Soulard. Call 514637-2141 or visit birdprotectionquebec.org.
The Quebec Family History Society meets from 11 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 70 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield. Deborah Robertson will speak on Home Children and the Montreal-based British Immigration and Colonization Association. Free. Visit quebecfamilysearch.com.
Dancing the Night Away holds its end-of-autumn dance party at 8 p.m. at the Lachine Legion, 3015 Henri-Dunant St. Admission: $12. Visit meetup.com.
SUNDAY, NOV. 13
Grassroots in Dry Lands. NFB film presentation on the human-rightsbased approach to democratic change taking root in Palestine, Israel and Jordan, with filmmakers Helene Klodawsky and Nuha Dweikat Shaer at 4 p.m., presented by Canadian Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights at 6767 Côte-desNeiges Rd. Free; donations welcome. Call 514-489-5651.
Sundays at the Shaar presents Denis Brott speaking on An Innovative Discussion About Life, Music and Much More at noon at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave. Cost: $5, includes light lunch. To reserve, call 514937-9474, Local 139.
COMING UP/CONTINUING
Navigating and Negotiating the Health and Social Service System. Two-part workshop series offered by the Council on Palliative Care at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. The first workshop, Starting the Journey, will be Nov. 14, 6 to 8 p.m., and Exploring One’s End of Life Choices on Nov. 21 (same time). Free. Registration is not necessary. Visit mcgill.ca/council-on-palliative-care.
Mind Calm: The Modern-Day Meditation Technique. Four-week meditation class from Nov. 14 to Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cynthia Coull Arena, 195 Empire St. in Greenfield Park. Free. Call 450-466-1325.
Art Group for Family Caregivers: An Emotion in Clay. Free art group offered by the YWCA Montreal on Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1355 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Free, but you must register. Call 514-8669941, Local 226.
Literacy Unlimited holds its annual Night at the Theatre fundraiser, a performance of the comedy The Inspector General on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. at Lakeside Academy High School, 5050 Sherbrooke St. in Lachine. Tickets: $26, $22 students and seniors. Call 514-694-0007.
Laugh Your Butt Off. Fundraiser for the McGill IBD Research Group on Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Locale 514, 5765 Paré St. in T.M.R. Tickets: $250 ($150 for age 35 and under). Visit mcgillibd.ca.
Building Bridges. Fundraiser gala for the Greece Emergency Appeal Canadian Red Cross held by the Hellenic Medical Association of Quebec, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Milos Restaurant. Tickets: $300. Call 514-234-3794 or visit hmaq.org.
Ladies Dragon Boat Paddling Team offers indoor fall and winter sessions called Fitness and Fun every Wednesday at 6 p.m. They are always looking for new recruits who are keen on staying healthy and fit. Cancer survivors, beginners and anyone interested welcome. Call 514-591-8256 or email dragonboatmontreal@gmail.com.
The West Island Women’s Centre offers two free monthly support groups for women. Healing Together helps women coping with miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. It meets on the second
Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. A New Moms Group helps new mothers share, connect and support each other. It meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Both groups will meet at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free child care provided, but you must reserve. Call 514-781-8529.
Compassionate Friends, an international self-help organization, offers friendship, understanding, grief education and hope to all bereaved parents. The Montreal chapter meets the first Tuesday of each month. Call 438-257-0881 or visit TCFcanada.net.
The Quebec chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a national voice for people adversely affected by gluten and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life. It offers support in following a safe gluten-free diet. Email info@celiacquebec.ca, visit celiacquebec. ca or call 514-893-9856.
Sisters United is a discreet social activity group for anglophone lesbians (francophones welcome). Films, walks, restaurants and other outings. Email sistersunited2014@outlook.com.
Recovery Canada, a communitybased mental-health self-help organization, offers a free program for adults suffering from fear, anger, depression and anxiety. Call 514-481-7030 or, for the West Island, 514-697-5977. Visit recoverycanada.org.
Cognitive Principles is a self-help group for people seeking help in dealing with fear, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia and gambling addiction. Call 514-485-2194.
Gamblers Anonymous offers help to anyone suffering from a gambling problem. Call 514-484-6666 or visit gamontreal.ca.
Bon Appétit Friday Night Club wine and dine every Friday night at different restaurants in the Montreal area. No membership. Call 514264-8951.
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 514-488-1218.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) offers support for weight loss. TOPS QC 0375 meets every Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 1960 Jolicoeur St. in VilleÉmard. Call 514-769-7856.
The South Shore Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish, 735 Miller St. in Greenfield Park. Call 514-7942824 or visit sstm.toastmastersclubs.org.
Concordia University non-credit program for seniors (55+ with proof of Canadian status) offers undergraduate courses for audit only, at low prices. Admission and orientation for the winter semester will begin soon. Call 514-8482424, Local 3893.
IT’S A DATE MONDAY, NOV. 7
Craft show, noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cummings Centre, 5700 Westbury Ave.
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
Flea market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marie Claret Church, 10660 Larose St.
Christmas bazaar, 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Clare’s Church Hall, 820 Montarville St. in Longueuil.
Silent auction, West Island Women’s Centre, 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Columba by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave., Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $15 at the door, $10 in advance. Call 514695-8529 or visit wiwc.ca.
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