WEST ISLAND CALENDAR
GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
Madame Guindon’s Gallery, 524 Main Rd. in Hudson, presents the work of eight local and out-of-town artists including Madame Guindon, Bed-Art, Cathy Cayer Daigle, Robin Grinnel, Lynn Hartwell, Judith Harvey, Ginette Parizeau and Jacynthe Rivard starting Friday with a vernissage from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 514-519-7879. Art Premier, 1385 Notre-Dame St.
in Lachine, presents the exhibition Six Artists featuring the work of Elaine Archambault, Lisa Maria Boissonneau, Dianne Brazeau, Martha Markowsky and Patricia Mila. Continues until April 8. Call 514-538-3755. The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus
Blvd., presents the exhibition Pathways of Color featuring the artwork by Marlene Smyth, Doina Falcon and Laura Holland starting Friday. Vernissage on Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continues until April 18. Call 514-630-2726.
Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents the exhibition Guilding Lights — recent works by teachers of classes for adults of the Dollard Centre for the Arts. Continues until April 23. Call 514-684-1012, local 298.
The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents the exhibition Module Operandi featuring the work of artists Randall Anderson, Philippe Chabot, Guillaume LaBrie, José Luis Torres, Sherry Walchuk and Tom Watson. Continues until Sunday. Call 514-630-1220, local 1778. The Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., presents an exhibition of paintings by Dorval artist Jacqueline Vaughan. Continues until Friday. Call 514-633-4170. The Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd., presents the exhibition Out of the Woods — West Island Wood-turners until Sunday. Starting Tuesday they present an exhibition entitled Canada — a Celebration by the Beaconsfield Quilters Guild, scenes and symbols of our country. Continues until April 29. 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
Dorval Then and Now — Book launch, celebrating 125 years of Dorval history on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Call 514-633-4170. Ciné-Art: The Nature of Modernism: E. Stewart William, Architect. Film presentation on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free. Call 514-630-1254, Local 1778.
The Dollard Centre for Arts offer a free drop-in Art Hive for adults and seniors on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Try out art materials, share art skills, learn, teach and play. No experience necessary. Free. Call 514-684-1012, local 213. Murder on the Bluenose to Valdor 11. Show and four-course meal on Saturday and on April 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Dorval Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $40, $35 for seniors/students. Call 514-631-9879 or dorvalstrathmoreunited.weebly. com. Rome: A Photographic Journey with photographer Marla Jakobiec Masluch on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Free for members. Call 514-428-4400, local 4465. Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre. Film
presentation (in French) on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. Free. Visit biblio.pointe-claire.ca.
Connecting with Nature — A Photographic Essay with photographer Tom Kingsbury on April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. Free. Call 514-630-1218.
MUSIC
Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra Concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Donation: $10, 18 and under admitted for free. Call 514-426-1904. Blanche Baillargeon: Paysages du Jour Tranquille. Jazz concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514630-1220.
An Evening at the Opera: I Remember Papa. Internationally renowned tenor Manrico Tedeschi pays tribute to his father Matteo Elia Biscotti on his 100th birthday on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural
Centre. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220. Standards & Beyond. Valois Concert Series presents the Kevin Bourne Trio on Sunday and April 9 at 2 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Freewill offering. Call 514-697-0651. Kaleïo. Classical music concert on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Peter Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Admission: $10. Call 514-633-4171.
Martha Wainwright — folk music in concert on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Serge Nolet Auditorium, 1301 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $30, $10 for seniors and ages 18 and under. Buy tickets online at city.dorval.qc.ca or call 514-633-4171. Vortex Flute Quartet with Dave
Gosage on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. in Beaconsfield. Tickets: $20 include après concert refreshments. Call 514-697-2204. The Last Curlew. St. Columba
concert on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Columba by-theLake, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Donation: $15, free for children. Call 514-364-3027.
SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT
West Island Palliative Care Residence Bereavement Group Sessions. Evening adult group (English) on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. (until May 23) and an afternoon group on Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. (March 30-May 18); afternoon adult group (French) on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. (April 12-May 31). To register and for more information, call 514-693-1718, Local 231 or email mblake@wipcr.ca. Friends for Mental Health offers
the following upcoming support groups: Youth support group (14-18 years) for youth who have a parent or sibling with mental illness. Begins April 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Grandparents support group (monthly group for caregivers who are grandparents). Begins April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon; Bipolar Personality Disorder support group (for caregivers). Begins April 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; OCD and Anxiety Disorder support group (for caregivers). Begins Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Men’s support group (for caregivers who have a loved one with mental illness). Begins April 10. Groups will meet at 750 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. For more information, call 514-636-6885.
Lou Gehrig’s Disease/SLA/ALS family caregivers support group meets on the first Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Offered by Nova West Island. Call 514-695-8335, local 209 or visit novawi.org. DivorceCare, support group open to anyone struggling with the effects of separation or divorce on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault Ave. in Ste-Annede-Bellevue. One-time fee of $25 includes a workbook. Call 514-4576934 or visit divorcecare.org. GriefShare, seminar and support group for those going through loss and grief following the death of a loved one, every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church. The program is designed to help support participants on the journey of grief and to help them to a place where they might find healing and hope. Call 514-457-6934 or visit griefshare.org. Chronic Pain Self-Management Program offered by the McGill University Health Centre open to people living with chronic pain. Sixweek workshop series begins March 13 at the Pointe-Claire Library. Call 514-934-1934, Local 71585 or visit mytoolbox.mcgill.ca. 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. orgor call 514-695-9355. Arthritis West Island Self Help
(AWISH) offers support and exercise programs to help individuals deal with arthritis and chronic pain. Spring program begins in April in Dorval, Dollard and Pierrefonds. Visit awishmontreal. org or call 514-631-3288.
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 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free of charge. Free child care 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 aged 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. Group formats offered every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. 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 shortterm counselling to West Island and Off-Island residents on issues affecting families, couples and individuals. Free or by donation. Call 514-6307794 or email familylifecentre@ gmail.com. 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.
HEALTH AND FAMILY
Mandalamania — A health challenge event. Relax your mind colouring mandalas on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. For all ages. Call 514-428-4400, local 4465. Spring into Wellness Fair hosted
by the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire. Workshops and conferences (for a small fee) as well as up to 40 exhibitions. Visit wicwc.org.
GROUPS AND CLUBS
The Lakeshore Camera Club meets every Monday at 8 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in PointeClaire. Non-members are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. Visit lccphoto.org.
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Ciné-Mini: Tchou-Tchou (followed
by) Molly in the Springtime. Doublefeature for preschoolers, produced by the National Film Board of Canada on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1254, local 1778.
The Size of Ideas. Exhibition for kids (aged 5+) at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Continues until Sunday. Call 514630-1220. Contes Pour Enfants de 1000 Jours. Children’s show (in French) presented by Le Théâtre de l’avent-pays on April 9 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514630-1220.
SPORTS AND HOBBIES
The Lakeshore Stamp Club holds its annual exhibition on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Free admission and parking. Visit lakeshorestampclub.ca.
SENIORS
Cummings West spring program
registration is now holding registration for programs and courses Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 96 Roger Pilon Blvd. in Dollarddes-Ormeaux. They offer a diverse and quality educational, social and cultural programs as well as meaningful and enriching volunteer opportunities for the 50+ community. For more information or for a program guide call 514-624-5005, local 231 or visit cummingscentre.org. Senior Men’s Contract Bridge every Tuesday from 1 p.m. 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.
The Captivating Magdalen Islands.
Travel lecture with Marc Laberge on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the PointeClaire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774. Pearson Educational Foundation Comedy Benefit Show on Friday at
7 p.m. at Lakeside Academy, 5050 Sherbrooke St. in Lachine. Joey Elias, Ellie MacDonald, Lawrence Corber and Reese Turner. Tickets: $25. Call 514-422-3000, local 37000 . Refuge RR Spring Fundraiser on
Saturday at 7 p.m. at Suite 55, 2362 Hymus Blvd. in Dorval. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Bazaar held by Paws and Pray on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. in Beaconsfield.
The Taste of AMCAL. Local restaurant sampling and silent auction on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Tickets $100, $75 for ages 35 and under. Call 514-694-3161, Local 233. Boutique 24 — Thrift shop is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the last Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Call 514-453-2902.
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. The Beaconsfield Library is starting a new project offering mini workshops run by seniors for seniors. They need bilingual volunteers over 50 years old who would like to share their knowledge in digital photography, tracking expenses with Excel, using tablets or smartphones. The workshops will start in May on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon. An organization in Lachine that
provides support to borderline intellectually handicapped individuals is looking for bilingual volunteers to join their board of directors. Individuals with experience in finance, accounting, fundraising or social services network will be ideal. Meetings take place evenings eight times a year at their offices in Lachine. Minimum age 21. The 10th edition of the Relay for Life will be taking place in June 2017. In preparation for this event the organizing committee is looking for volunteers to help in various positions. A person with graphic design experience to help the communication and marketing committee. Also a volunteer to oversee volunteers with the onstage and offstage entertainment.
The Canadian Cancer Society will be holding their sale of daffodils fundraising event starting March 29. They are looking for volunteers who can deliver the daffodils and other items to various points of sale in the West Island. Volunteers are also needed for promoting and selling daffodils at various localities in the West Island. Minimum age 18 with a valid driver’s licence. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteer citizens with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com.
A Pierrefonds woman in her 70s would greatly benefit from having a female volunteer help her organize her paperwork about once a month. She is experiencing slight memory loss and is having a hard time keeping everything in order.
A Greek speaking woman in Pierrefonds in her late 80s would appreciate a volunteer to keep her company in the house. She lives with her son due to her Alzheimer’s but gets lonely while he is away. Her first language is Greek but understands and speaks some English. Activities she would like to do include going out for short walks, friendly conversations, cooking, and going for coffee. A 79-year-old Dorval woman who
speaks French and Italian would like someone to visit with her, go on walks and/or go shopping with to break her social isolation. She has a cane but is otherwise quite mobile. A Pierrefonds woman needs a
volunteer who can take her out for walks, go see a movie with, listen to music and have friendly chats. She is in her mid-60s and would like someone close to her age if possible. She is isolated and has emotional problems though very positive and loves talking to people. A 64-year-old Ste-Geneviève woman with health problems would appreciate having a female volunteer help her with organization. A lot of papers have piled up and she doesn’t really know where to start. A Ste-Geneviève woman in her 70s who is experiencing light dementia, visual constraints, and isolation would like to someone to go out for walks with so she could get some exercise. She would also like someone to help her with grocery shopping and at times help her get to local medical appointments. She speaks English and Italian.