COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MUSIC

Sinfonia de l'ouest concert on May 15 at 3 p.m. at Lakeshore Trinity United Church, 98 Aurora Ave. In Pointe-claire. Tickets: $25, $20, $15 — children 12 and under admitted free. Visit www.sinfonia.ca or call 514-426-5947. Sainte-anne Singers present “Aqu'appella” choral a cappella music on theme of water across a range of musical genres, on May 15 at 3 p.m. at Église de la Présentation, 665 de L'église Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $20 on eventbrite. Visit sainteannesingers.org. Acappella Sounds Chorus has reconvened regular live rehearsals every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. in Beaconsfield. Women of all voice parts welcome to discover their vibrant style of a cappella singing. Potential members will be welcomed throughout the spring session. Visit www.acappellasoundschorus.ca.

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT

The Low Vision Self-help Association holds its annual general meeting on May 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. followed by a presentation on the coming theatre show Camillle — The Story — a drama for the visually impaired. To join the Zoom meeting call 514-694-2965.

Gamblers Anonymous. Support and hope to those who are suffering from a gambling problem. Visit gamontreal.ca or call 514-484-6666.

ABOVAS – An essential accompaniment towards health, is a non-profit organization that offers accompanied transport for West Island residents going to medical appointments on the Island of Montreal. If you need assistance and would like to use our service, contact us for more details. If you have a few hours to offer, access to a car and would like to volunteer, call 514-694-3838, email info@abovas.com or visit abovas.com.

Alzheimer Groups Inc. (AGI) offers therapeutic programs to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. They provide support services to families and professional care partners, focusing on the best practices in dementia care, while sensitizing the community through education and awareness. Email info@ agiteam.org or call 514-485-7233.

Compassionate Friends is a selfhelp international group for bereaved parents of children. Call the Montreal chapter at 438-257-0881.

Literacy Unlimited, a community organization dedicated to empowering adults through improved literacy, offers free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults in reading, writing and basic computer skills. Call 514694-0007 or visit literacyunlimited.ca.

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 514-488-1812 or visit oamontrealenglish.org/meetings.