GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Road, Pointe-Claire, presents a lecture today from 10 to 11 a.m. : What’s So Canadian about Canadian Art? Professor and art historian Lon Dubinsky tries to answer the question. The lecture is in English. Call 514-630-1254, local 1778. The Baie d’Urfé Library, 20551

Lakeshore Rd., presents an exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Douglas Graham, during the month of February. Call 514-457-3274. The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus

Blvd., presents an exhibition of paintings by the students of Janet and Jennifer Harris, continues until Feb. 19. Call 514-630-2726. Art Premier Gallery, 1385 NotreDame St. in Lachine, presents a painting exhibition with artists Alain Brazeau, Manon Martel, Nicoletta Pasquino, Ann Pye and Lina Roy. Continues until Feb. 25. Call 514-5383755. The Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore

Drive, presents an exhibit by Dorval artist Marion Gagnon entitled Museum of the Human Nature. Continues until the end of February. Call 514-633-4170.

Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in D.D.O., presents the art exhibition Creating Culture, featuring the recent work by adult students of the Dollard Centre for the Arts. Continues until Sunday. Call 514-6841012, Local 298. The Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd., presents an exhibition by the West Island Modular Railroad Club depicting Canada’s train history, continues until March 3 at the Beaconsfield Library, Discovery Room. Call 514-428-4400, Local 4465. 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

The West Island Art Hive is a community art studio that offers to the public an opportunity to create, connect and collaborate. It is a non-profit program that provides space and art supplies for people of all ages to come together and express themselves in various forms of art. It is not an art course and no instruction will be offered. There is no fee associated with this activity. Art supplies are provided. Every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., at Lakeside Heights Baptist Church, 275 Braebrook Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Call 514-824-3090.

MUSIC

Buzzand Drum Beat: Set. Brass Classical Quintet, grand Vibraponeconcert presented Centre by on the Friday Pointe-Claireat 8 p.m. Culturalat St. Joachimin Pointe-Claire. Church, Tickets:2 Sainte-Anne$18, $10 Ave. for seniors/students.Local 1774. Call 514-630-1220, The Side Door Coffee House offers an evening of live musical entertainment every month from October to May. This month’s show takes place Friday at 8 p.m., at St. David Parish Hall, 12450 Gascon St. in Pierrefonds. Admission: $10. For more information visit www. sidedoorcoffeehouse.com or call 514949-6744. Duo Yannick Rieu et Yves Léveillé: Y2. Saxophone and piano concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-6301220. Valentine’s Day concert featuring soprano Maryna Krejcarova, violinist Katarzyna Fraj and Jan Krejcar on piano featuring works by Bach, Paganini, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and Gounod on Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $15, children 12 and under admitted for free. Call 514-697-6459. The Acappella Sounds Chorus, an

all woman chorus, is welcoming new voices. They meet every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. in Beaconsfield. Visit acappellasoundschorus.ca. Ensemble Vocal Coro Vivo, a mixedvoice choir with a focus on classical as well as contemporary and world music, is welcoming new members for its spring session. They meet Tuesday evenings at Dorval Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven Ave. Call 514631-4999 or visit corovivo.ca. Cantabile Chorale, a mixed-voice

choir conducted by Peter Willsher, with perform Mendelssohn’s Elijhah in May. They rehearse on Monday evenings at St. John the Baptist Church, 233 Ste. Claire Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Previous choir experience and the ability to sight-read not a necessity. For an audition, call 438-498-5025, visit cantabilechorale.com or email cantabilepublic@gmail.com.

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT

Low Vision Self-Help Association Valentine Party. On Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Ave., in Pointe-Claire. Musical entertainment by Greg Innis on keyboard. Admission is free and all are welcome. For information visit www.facebook.com/ LowVisionSelfHelpAssociation or call 514-626-2649 or 514-694-2965. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

is a low-cost non-profit organization that help 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 an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people living with cancer by providing free programs and services created to address their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 115 du Barry St. in Kirkland. Visit wicwc. org or call 514-695-9355. 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 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 from 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

short-term 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 438-2570881. 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 2nd 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 514-7945428 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 514-630-2225, Local 1451.

GROUPS AND CLUBS

The Beaconsfield Garden Club

meets every second Wednesday of the month — next meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Herb Linder Annex, Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Elwood Quinn, founder of Quinn Farms, will discuss Growing Berries. Guest fee: $5. Visit beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.

CHILDREN AND TEENS

2806 Pointe-Claire Army Cadets

meet every Saturday (from Sept. to June) from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Pointe-Claire Public Security Building, 399 St. John’s Blvd. Free for youth aged 12-18 years. Bilingual. Call 514-630-1321 or 2806cadets.ca.

SENIORS

Senior Men’s Contract Bridge

every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Curling Club, 250 Lanthier Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Cost: $5. No partner or commitment required. Call 514-697-4159. Senior Men’s Open Duckpin Bowling every Friday at 1 p.m. at Valois Bowling Lanes, 62 Donegani Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Call 514-892-6689.

ETC.

Lakeshore Weaver’s Guild monthly meeting on Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This month’s meeting will be a group Show & Tell of woven projects and discussion on future projects with a yarn swap. At Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, 167 Lakeshore Road in PointeClaire. Call 514-695-3388.

The Teapot “On The Spot” Improv Group. Do you like to make people laugh? Are you comfortable telling stories in front of others? Improvisation Theatre may be for you. The course is 11 weeks. Starts Friday at 1:30 p.m., at The Teapot 50+ Centre, 2901 St. Joseph Blvd. in Lachine. For more information, call 514-637-5627. Rummage sale — Balcony boutique

today from 10 a.m. to noon at St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave. in Pointe-Claire. PBCA Comedy Night on Thursday

at 7 p.m. at the Pine Beach Citizens Association, 1510 Herron Rd. in Dorval. Tickets: $21. Call 514-636-8069.

Boutique 24 — Thrift shop is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the last Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in SteAnne-de-Bellevue. 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-de-Bellevue. Call 514-457-1642. Thrift shop at 2750 St-Charles Blvd. in Kirkland. Call 514697-6692. Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop, 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield. Call 514-694-8417. 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 514-457-5445, Local 227. An organization that provides longterm support to individuals suffering from mental health problems is looking for a volunteer to join the leisure activity animator by being in charge of refereeing their weekly ball hockey games which are held at Complexe Sportif Kirkland Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. An organization in Lachine that

provides a community meal for families and their children every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. need volunteers to welcome families and also to spend time playing with the children. Minimum age is 16 and you must fill out a background security check. The Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue hospital (previously the Veteran’s hospital) is always looking for volunteers to help with activities during the day or evenings. Minimum age 16, and you must fill out a background security check.

NOVA is looking for volunteers to help with activities at their Adult Day Centres, located in Beaconsfield and in Roxboro. The centres operate Tuesday to Friday and provide respite care for caregivers or individuals suffering from cognitive deficiency. Volunteers will need to come for a personal interview as well as fill out a background security check. An organization in Pierrefonds that

helps new arrivals to integrate into Quebec society is looking for French-speaking volunteers to help children attending Harfang des Neiges and Perce Neiges elementary schools with their homework. Minimum age 18, and you must fill out a background security check. Various Meals on Wheels kitchens

are looking for volunteers: PointeClaire looking for cooks, Pierrefonds drivers and deliverers, Lachine drivers and deliverers, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue cleaners as well a driver for the fourth Thursday of each month. And the Valois kitchen is in great need of a volunteer to be kitchen co-ordinator. The YMCA Pointe-Claire is looking for volunteer tutors to be paired with local high school students who are experiencing difficulties in a core subject such as math and French. Day and time to be discussed. Minimum age 18. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteer citizens with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com. An English-speaking man in his 50s would appreciate a male volunteer to accompany him on outings for coffee or medical appointments once in a while. He has some mental-health problems and lives in a group home in Roxboro.

A man in his 80s is looking for a male volunteer to visit once in a while. He lives in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and speaks both English and German. He is an avid chess player and is looking for a partner. He also loves playing cards and ping-pong. He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys going for short walks around his house.

A woman in her 90s is looking for a female volunteer to visit once in a while. She speaks English and lives in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. She loves to take walks outside around her residence and would love company. She would also like someone to occasionally accompany her to run errands.

A man in his 90s is looking for a male volunteer to visit once in a while. He speaks English and lives in Pointe-Claire. He uses a walker and does have mobility issues. He is very interested in politics, world news, and likes playing Scrabble.

A woman in her 70s is looking for a female volunteer to help break her isolation. She speaks English and Punjabi and lives in Pierrefonds. She enjoys swimming and going to church. She would like someone to accompany her to church and occasionally for grocery shopping. A 70-year old Pierrefonds woman

would enjoy having a volunteer as a friendly visitor or to go out with. She is isolated and recently lost her car. She would like a way to get out of her apartment from time to time whether it be for errands or a social activity. She speaks French. A 92-year old woman living on her own in Dorval would like a female volunteer to break her isolation. She used to be a big walker but now cannot walk as far as she used to. She would like to get out in the winter for a social outing or for a short walk in the summer. She has a dog and speaks French.

A Lachine woman in her 90s is in need of a volunteer to help her learn how to use her computer and specifically how to Skype her two daughters who live out of province. She would love to go for walks around her residence when it’s warm out. She speaks French.