GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
Greenwood Centre for Living History, 254 Main Rd. in Hudson, is open for guided tours and tea for the summer (until end of August). Hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($12 per person); Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. ($15 per person with scones) at 264 Main Rd. in Hudson. Call 514-294-4722 or visit greenwood-centre-hudson.org. Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents Inside-Out — an exhibition of recently created self-portraits examining different perspectives, until July 15. Call 514-684-1012, local 298. Aikawa Restaurant, 55 Brunswick Blvd., in Dollard-des-Ormeaux exhibits the works by members of the Artist’s Circle of the West Island until Saturday. Visit facebook.com/ events/211045182981099.
Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage, 1850 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval, presents the exhibition FestiCity: Dorval Has Been Celebrating For Over 125 Years! Continues until July 29. Call 514-633-4071. Montreal Aviation Museum (MAM) on McGill University’s Macdonald campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, is open every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 514398-7948 or cahc-ccpa.com.
Arts and letters
Book Launch: “Mad Like Me: Travels in Bipolar Country.” Baie-D’Urfé author Merryl Hammond launches her memoir about living with bipolar disorder on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Baie-D’Urfé Library, 20551 Lakeshore Rd. Call 514-457-3274 or visit bibliobaiedurfe.com.
MUSIC
Misses Satchmo: Is That All There Is – Free outdoor concert featuring typical jazz pieces from New Orleans, an “early jazz” repertoire and AfroAmerican jazz culture on Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in PointeClaire. Bring your own chair or rent one for $2. Call 514-630-1220 or visit pointe-claire.ca.
Bob Jazz Band on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. part of Baie d’Urfé Summer Concert series at Fritz Farm, 20477 Lakeshore Rd. in Baie-D’Urfé. Free, bring your own chair. In case of rain show will be held at the Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Rd. Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra Canada Day Concert on Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Joachim Church, 2 Ste. Anne St. in Pointe-Claire. Free will donation. Visit lakeshorechamberorchestra.ca.
Makaya — Creole jazz quintet outdoor concert on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Pine Beach Park in Dorval. Free. In case of rain the show will be held at the Serge-Nolet Auditorium, 1301 Dawson Ave. They will also perform on July 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the PointeClaire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free. Bring your own chair or rent one for $2. Call 514-630-1220.
Flute and violin lessons: registration ongoing at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Information on the Suzuki Music Program (ages 4+). Call 514-630-2726, Local 1749.
St-Anne Singers, a West Island
SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT
Prostate Cancer Canada Network — Montreal West Island meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Dr. Joe Schwarcz will speak on Food Confusion. Call 514-694-6412 or visit mtlwiprostcansupportgrp.ca. LGBTQ2+ Adult & Seniors supper open to adult and seniors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Ave. Visit lgbtq2centre.com/meetups.htlml. Arthritis West Island Self Help (AWISH) offers programs of support and exercise to help individuals deal with arthritis and chronic pain. Visit awishmontreal.org or call 514631-3288.
Al-Anon Family Groups. Compassionate help for family and friends of alcoholics. If you are troubled by someone else’s drinking you can find help and hope in a friendly, supportive atmosphere with many meeting on the West Island. Call 514-866-9803, Email aisarea88english@gmail.com or visit al-anon-alateen-qc.ca. Adult ADHD Support Group — West Island. For adults and their loved ones who have ADHD. They meet every second Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Call 514-773-9815 or Email adultadhd.wi@gmail.com. Quebec Grandparents Association. A non-profit volunteer organization to educate and support grandparents and their grandchildren to advocate their desire to continue a relationship that may be threatened with loss of contact, usually following family acrimony. For assistance and legal help, call 1-866-745-6110.
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 second Tuesday 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 514-794-5428 or visit lgbtq.youthcentre.ca.
West Island Community Resource Centre is a community-based, nonprofit organization that offers West Island citizens resources and information by phone, email and in person. They also offer resource publications and free legal and tax clinics several times a year. Call 514-694-6404. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a low-cost non-profit organization that helps 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.
West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) is a place where you will receive compassionate support and can participate in programs such as yoga, massage therapy, counselling, and more, for free. They work with your health care professionals to improve your well-being and their services help you manage the emotional and physical challenges that come from a cancer diagnosis. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Wednesdays they are open until 8 p.m. at 115 Du Barry St. in Kirkland. Visit wicwc.org or call 514 695-9355.
Quebec Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a non-profit 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.
Family Resource Centre, a non-profit organization designed to support children aged six 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.
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 209.
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.