SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT
Living With Arthritis. A series of five interactive/informal information sessions to learn the coping skills and tips for arthritis and chronic pain presented by AWISH Montreal starting in April at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. To register and for more information, call 514-631-3288 or Email arthritis@ awishmontreal.org.
Exercise for Arthritis. Evening exercise for arthritis and chronic pain with fitness and movement professional offered by AWISH on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. from April 8 to June 7 at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. To register, call 514-631-3288 or Email arthritis@awishmontreal.org. ANEB — open support group for people (aged 17+) suffering from an eating disorder and their loved ones. Open to those suffering from an eating disorder or living with an obsession of their body image, as well as support groups for their loved ones. The groups are confidential, free of charge and require no registration or long-term commitment. They are offered in English, on the West Island. Visit anebquebec.com/en/services/ groupe-de-soutien-ouverts. Grandparents Association of Quebec, an organization that helps grandparents, families, grandchildren as well as elders when the relationship between grandchildren and grandparents and extended family is broken. Help Line 514-745-6110 or 1-866-745-6110.
GRASP - Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing. A free peer support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one to substance abuse meet every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Beaconsfield. To register, call 514-898-1220 or email graspmontreal@hotmail.com or visit grasphelp.org.
LGBTQ2+ Adult & Seniors supper open to adult and seniors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Ave. Visit www.lgbtq2centre.com. 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 alanonalateenqcouest.org. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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 age 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 514-6958335, 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 514-6302225, local 1451.
Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons (CHIP) provides continuing programs, services and support for people affected by hearing loss in the greater Montreal area and the West Island. For more information call 514-488-5552, local 4500 or visit hearhear.org.Groups and clubs
The Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society meets on Thursday at 11 a.m. the Pointe-Claire Legion Hall, 365 St. Louis St. Retired TCA/Air Canada Captain Clint Ward will speak on his experience on the Boeing 727 and other tri-motor stories. Cost: $5 includes light lunch. Call 450-4631998.
The Dorval Garden Club meets on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Julie Boudreau will present Discovering Spring Wild Flowers. Non-members: $5, annual membership fee: $15 for Dorval residents, $20 for non-residents. Visit dorvalhort.com.
Health and familyOrganic Farming - The Importance of Seed Gathering. Lecture on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Public Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave. Free. Call 514-630-1218 or biblio.pointe-claire. ca.Sports and hobbies
The Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild offers classes in various embroidery techniques and at all skill levels on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Centre Noël Legault, 245 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Visitors and new members welcome. Visit lcsg-gtal.ca.
Sports, Exercise and Volleyball. Every Monday and Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. at St. Charles Elementary School, 4331 Ste-Anne St. in Pierrefonds. 15 minutes of jogging, 1/2 hour floor exercise followed by one hour of mixed volleyball. Non-profit, fee for rental of gym is $15/month. Call 514-620-9259.