WEST I SLAND CALENDAR

ARTS AND LETTERS

The Artists' Circle of the West Island holds its virtual art show and sale until Dec. 20. The show consists of 48 newly created works from 24 West Island artists. Visit facebook. com/artistscirclewestisland Self-help and support Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Zoom or phone meetings are being held during the pandemic. Call 514-4881812 or visit oamontrealenglish.org/ meetings.

SPORTS AND HOBBIES

Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild 45th Anniversary virtual celebration. Enjoy the ongoing galleries featuring rugs created by the teachers and past presidents, the photo album and sign the guestbook. Continues until December. Visit beaconsfieldrughooking.com/45-years/

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St. Columba Presbyterian Church is holding a Marché St. Columba virtual fair on Friday and Saturday. Traditional foods, treats and artisan crafts. An online catalogue is available. Visit stcolumba.ca.

Silent auction — virtual fundraiser held by the John Abbott College Foundation begins tomorrow and continues until Nov. 29. Sports items, wines and more. Visit www.johnabbott.qc.ca.

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, 2750 St-charles Blvd. in Kirkland. Call 514-697-6692. Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop, 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield. Call 514-694-8417. Thrift shop for NOVA in Plaza Pointe-claire. Call 514-6978457. Call the store before dropping off donations and for their hours during the COVID pandemic or visit thriftshopsfornova.com.

VOLUNTEERS

West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/wics community organization that matches those in need with volunteer advocates. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica. com. They need:

A 91-year-old gentleman living in Dollard-des-ormeaux would love to have someone accompany him to the grocery store or on small errands. He speaks mainly Italian and understands some English. He uses a cane and wants to remain as independent as possible.

A 71-year-old French-speaking woman who

lives in Île-bizard would love to go on walks, go for coffee or cook with a volunteer. She is very

creative and likes reading. She likes speaking about spirituality and would love to be matched with a fellow Quebecer who has a similar background. She would benefit from having someone who is empathetic and who has a good listening capacity.