WEST ISLAND CALENDAR

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

The Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., presents an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Portsmouth until April 30. Call 514-633-4170.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents Field Recordings, Captations: Jim Holyoak - Matt Shane - Nick Kuepfer. Continues until May 28. Call 514-6301220, Local 1778. The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus

Blvd., presents an exhibition of paintings by Liza Foursa until Saturday. Starting Monday they present an exhibit of paintings by Helmut Langeder entitled Marinescapes. Vernissage on May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Continues until June 1. Call 514-630-2726. The Dorval Museum of History

and Heritage, 1850 Lakeshore Dr., is proud to present the exhibition Living Victorian Style, a Matter of Etiquette, as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations in Dorval. Begins on Thursday at 1 p.m. and continues until July 16. Call 514-633-4071.

Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents Keeping in Touch — a duo exhibition of paintings by artists Rita Briansky and Deena Dlusy-Apel starting Saturday and continuing to May 28. Vernissage on Sunday at 1 p.m. Call 514-684-1012, local 298. The Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd., presents the exhibition Canada — a Celebration by the Beaconsfield Quilters Guild, scenes and symbols of our country. Continues until Saturday. Starting Tuesday they present an art exhibition by Bev Wight entitled Large Scale Conversations. Vernissage on May 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and it will continue until May 27. Call 514-4284400, 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

Murder on the Bluenose to Valdor 11. Show and 4-course meal on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Dorval Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $40, $35 for seniors/students. Call 514-631-9879 or visit dorvalstrathmoreunited.

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Artists Circle of the West Island art show and sale, for the benefit of WICS, at Art Premier, 1385 NotreDame St. in Lachine. Continues until June 2. Hours are: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 514-409-4065.

The Dollard Centre for the Arts offers a free drop-in art hive for adults and seniors on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Art Studios of the Dollard Cultural Centre, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard. Try out art materials, share your skills, learn, teach, play and make new friends. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Call 514-684-1012, Local 213. Art by the Water exhibition and sale on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club, 26 Lakeshore Rd.

MUSIC

BBQ Band Kingsat the and Sainte-Annethe Stephen Blues Barry Café on Friday at 8 p.m. at 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets: $10 at the door. Call 514-229-9833. The Last Curlew. St. Columba

concert on Saturday 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. The Ste-Anne Singers present Chants et chandelles! on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets $20, $5 for children 12 and under. Call 514-605-6043. Les Idées Heureuses: Languished Love. Classical concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774. Cantabile Chorale and Orchestra

presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Angel by Peter Willsher on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Église Sainte-Geneviève, 16037 Gouin Blvd. W. in Ste. Geneviève. Tickets: $25, $20 in advance and for seniors. Call 514-963-5804 or Email cantabilepublic@gmail.com. Connie Kaldor benefit concert for Canadian Lutheran World Relief on May 7 at 5 p.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 12301 Colin St. in Pierrefonds. Tickets: $25, $10 for students, $25 per family. Call 514842-0748. Siach Hasadeh: New Old Jewish

Music. World music concert on May 7 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774. SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Montreal West Island support group meets on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. An open discussion evening will be held. Call 514-694-6412 or visit mtlwiprostcanspportgrp.ca.

My Tool Box: The Building Blocks to Self-Care — McGill University Health Centre’s chronic disease self-management program will resume in May. They offer practical and interactive workshops developed by the University of Stanford to help individuals (and caregivers) manage the day-to-day challenges of living with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, cancer, asthma, fibromyalgia, hypertension and arthritis. Workshops are free of charge and offered downtown, N.D.G. and Pointe-Claire. These six week, 2.5-hour workshops are offered at various times including morning, afternoon and evening. To register, visit mytoolbox.mcgill.ca or call 514934-1934, local 71585. The West Island Community Resource Centre is a community-based, non-profit organization that offers West Island citizens the resources and information they need, by phone, email and in person. They also offer resource publications and no-cost legal and tax clinics several times a year. Call 514-694-6404. 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.

TOPSis a low-cost(Take Off non-profit Pounds organizationSensibly) that They help meet with every weight-loss Wednesday support.at 7 p.m. at RobinsdaleCedar HeightsAve. in Park Pointe-Claire.Chalet, 20 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 514-6313288.

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 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 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 shortterm 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 514-695-8335, 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 438-257-0881.

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.

HEALTH AND FAMILY

Bicycling for Your Health with Sue-Anne Hickey, a naturopath and avid cyclist, on May 2 at 10 a.m. at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Free. Call 514-428-4400, Local 4465.

GROUPS AND CLUBS

The Pointe-Claire Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 99 Mount Pleasant Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Christie-Anna Lovat will give a presentation on Companion Planting. Guest fee: $5, new members welcome. Call 514-426-8375 or visit pteclairehort.org. The Lakeshore Camera Club meets

every Monday at 8 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Non-members are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. Visit lccphoto.org.

SPORTS AND HOBBIES

Champions Chess Club. Chess

lessons by Frank Teuton every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Sorella Boutique Gourmande, 2979 St. Charles Blvd. in Kirkland. Reservations $20. Call 514659-5804. Seniors Senior Men’s Contract Bridge every

Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the PointeClaire Curling Club, 250 Lanthier Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Cost: $5. No partner or commitment required. Call 514-6974159. Senior Men’s Open Duckpin Bowling

every Friday at 1 p.m. at Valois Bowling Lanes, 62 Donegani Ave. in PointeClaire. Call 514-892-6689. Etc. Spring bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. held by the West Island Women’s Centre at 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. 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.

NOVA is in need of volunteer cooks to prepare a light lunch to be served to a group of elderly individuals suffering from cognitive deficiency. The meals are prepared at their Adult Day Centre located in Beaconsfield, Tuesday to Friday. The centre provides a respite to caretakers. Volunteers will need to come for a personal interview as well as fill out a background security check. Minimum age 21. Various Meals on Wheels kitchens

are looking for volunteer cooks, drivers, deliverers, dishwashers and shoppers. There are 12 kitchens throughout the West Island so volunteers do not need to go far. The meals are prepared and delivered Tuesday and Thursday mornings and early afternoon. All volunteers are scheduled to help once a month. Minimum age 18. The Beaconsfield Library is starting

A who Pointe-Clairespeaks Polish woman would in greatlyher 90s benefit from having a female volunteer for a friendly visit her from time to time. She has dementia but can still carry a conversation; however she has a hard time integrating herself at her residence.

A young 16-year-old Dollard girl with a moderate to severe intellectual disability would like a volunteer to walk/ supervise her at the local pool. Being non-verbal, she would like to go out to the mall, short walks, watch movies, etc. A Greek-speaking Dollard woman in her 80s is looking for a female volunteer to break her isolation. She is a very friendly, engaging lady who loves chatting about her family and about her life. She would like someone to join her for an occasional coffee or for a walk outside. A Pierrefonds woman in her 70s is looking for a female volunteer to accompany her on outings. She is very friendly and approachable and loves knitting, sewing and listening to the radio.

She has some mobility issues and would love to go out for a coffee once in a while. A Greek-speaking Pierrefonds

woman 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 are to go out for short walks, friendly conversations, cooking, and go for coffee. An Italian and English speaking

elderly gentleman living in Pierrefonds would like to be matched with a male volunteer for social and practical support. He enjoys taking, going on walks and buying fresh fruits and vegetables occasionally. He has moderate Alzheimer’s. A Pierrefonds man in his 60s with some health problems and back pain would like a volunteer to walk with him, go out occasionally, and talk with him. He loves art very much although has some difficulty practicing due to hand tremors. He uses a cane when walking as well. An elderly Lachine man in his 80s would appreciate having a male volunteer to support him socially through occasional visits or outings. He likes knitting and going for walks but has a hard time socializing in groups because of his hearing aids.