FORE! Golfers tee off on the driving range at Golf Dorval last Thursday.
The West Island Committee Against Elder Abuse notes several helplines are available. If anyone reading this feels that someone is managing their finances without their permission, is trying to isolate them from others, or touches or makes them feel uncomfortable in ways they don't like or is neglecting them, call: Elder Abuse Help Line 1-888489-2287; Info Social 811; CLSC Pierrefonds 514-626-2572; CLSC Lac St-louis 514-697-4110; CLSC Dorval-lachine 514-639-0650; Canadian Anti-fraud 1-888-495-8501.
The West Island Women's Shelter is a non-profit organization that helps women and children who are victims of domestic violence through the provision of shelter, accompaniment and psychological support. For more information, visit wiws.ca.
SENIORS
Senior Men's Contract Bridge Club meets every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Edwin-crawford Residence, 35 Maywood Ave. in Pointe Claire. Cost: $5. No partner or commitment required. Call 514-697-4159.
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Spring garage sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 St. Claire Ave. in Pointe-claire.
Rummage and bake sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-claire.
Thrift Shop held by the West Island Assistance Fund (WIAF) is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21 Commercial Centre in Roxboro. Call 514-683-0456.
Thrift Shop/the Bunker is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm St. in Hudson. Call 450-458-4814.
Boutique 24 Thrift Shop is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Union Church, Adair Hall, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-anne-de-bellevue. Household items, clothing and more. Donations welcome. Call 514-713-5054.
Thrift Shops for NOVA offer clothing for the whole family, footwear, books, household items, jewelry, furniture, etc. All proceeds go to Nova West-island. Open Tuesday-sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are the Plaza Pointe-claire store, 321 St-jean Blvd. (514-6978457); Ste-anne Thrift shop, 43 Ste-anne St. in Ste-anne-de-bellevue (514-457-1642) and the Thrift shop Bookstore (next door), 43 Ste-anne St. Open Tuesday-saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are the Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop (514-694-8417), 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield, and the Kirkland Thrift Shop (514697-8457), 2750 St. Charles Blvd. in Kirkland. All are accepting donations. Visit thriftshopsfornova.com.
GROUPS AND CLUBS
The Beaconsfield Newcomers Club is looking for former members as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. Join the Beaconsfield Newcomers Club Golden Anniversary Facebook page, email vandzura@ sympatico.ca or call 514-707-0423.
The Lakeshore Camera Club welcomes photographers of all levels who want to learn and exchange ideas with others. Meetings are every Monday night (until June 6) at 7:30 p.m. They will begin with meetings online, but plan to move back to Stewart Hall in Pointe-claire when conditions allow. Visit lccphoto.org or email info@lccphoto.org.
The Ramblers' Association is a walking club that organizes bi-monthly outdoor hikes/walks on a year-round basis, appropriate for each season. Visit lesrara.ca.
Swinging Stars Square Dancing Club offers beginner, mainstream, Plus, A1 and A2 levels of square dancing fun and instruction — four evenings a week in Dollard-des-ormeaux. For the cost and more information, email swinging.stars.ddo@gmail.com or call 514-260-2184.
VOLUNTEERS The West Island Assistance Fund
(WIAF) is recruiting volunteers to help organize and administer its spring and summer collective garden program in Roxboro. Experience in vegetable gardening an asset but not essential. Must be at ease working with groups of adults and young children. For more information, email infojardins@fdoi.org. Contribute to the Gazette's West Island/ Off-island community calendar by email at wicomcal@ postmedia.com.