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West Island Community Calendar for the week of Dec. 4

West Island and Off-Island happenings

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Galleries and exhibitions

The Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd., presents an exhibition of paintings by Nasco A. Kafadarow, until Dec. 16. Call 514-630-2716.

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents the exhibition What Plants Can Tell, an exhibition curated by Marie Perrault that brings together the work of artists who explore the meanings associated with plants. Exhibition starts Saturday, with a vernissage on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Continues until Jan. 19, 2020. Call 514-630-1220, local 1778.

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Galerie de la ville, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, presents The Collector’s Fair IV — an exhibition and sale for the home art collection. Continues to Dec. 22. Call 514-684-1012, local 298.

Montreal Aviation Museum on McGill University’s MacDonald campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, is open to the public Saturday-Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 514-398-7948 or visit cahc-ccpa.com.

Arts and letters

Creative Writing Workshop with Trudy Kerman on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Drive. Admission $3, free for library members. No experience necessary. Call 514-633-4170.

Demystifying Art: Meet Marie Perrault. Come hear her story and discover the new exhibition What Plants Can Tell, on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free. Call 514-630-1254.

Family Art Workshop: Plant Garden on Dec. 15 from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Children and parents create artworks based on the themes of the current exhibit What Plants Can Tell, to create their own garden. Free, bilingual. To register, call 514-630-1220, local 1774.

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Music

Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents Persée String Quartet with Philip Chiu (piano) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors, free for 16 years and under. Visit lakeshorechambermusic.org.

Stewart Hall Singers presents Haydn’s celebrated Paukenmesse, plus classic and modern Christmas selections, on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Église Saint-Joachim, 2 Ste-Anne St. in Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $20. Visit stewarthallsingers.ca.

Sainte-Anne Singers presents Songs for a Winter’s Night on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue and on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Wyman Church, 513 Main Rd. in Hudson. Tickets: $20, $15 for students, $5 for 12 years and under. Visit sainteannesingers.org.

OCTET Plus Christmas benefit concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Summerlea United Church, 225 50th Ave. in Lachine. Freewill offering.

306 Maple Leaf Wing Concert Band Christmas Concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Church, 642 Main Rd. in Hudson. Tickets: $20. Call 450-458-5127.

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Christmas Dessert Concert with the Lakeshore Concert Band on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets: $20, children 16 and under free. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Call 514-457-6934.

Solawa — Tempo! (Dovertissimo Series) on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, 1401 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Admission: $10, $5 for children aged 6-12 years, free for 5 and under.

Greenwood Singers presents Carols for a MIdWinter Night on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Church, 642 Main Rd. in Hudson. Tickets: $25 include reception after the concert. To reserve, call 450-458-5396 or greenwoodcentre.org.

CORO VIVO Choir Christmas concert on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Freewill offering. Email corovivomontreal@gmail.com.

Flute Quartet “Aux quatres Vents” Christmas Concert on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Église la Présentation-de-la-Vierge Dorval, 665 rue de l’Eglise in Dorval. Freewill offering.

Jazz Christmas: Julie Lamontagne Trio featuring Ranee Lee and Jocelyn Couture on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at Saint-Joachim Church, 2 Ste-Anne Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $18, $10 for students/seniors, available at Stewart Hall or at the door (cash only at the door).

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Christmas Music with the Montreal Welsh Male Choir on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Columba by-the-Lake, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Suggested donation: $15 (free for children). Call 514-364-3027.

Lakeshore Concert Band Christmas Dessert Concert on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Tickets are $20, or $15 for seniors and students. Free entry for children 17 and under. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Church’s Christmas baskets appreciated. Call 514-240-6919 or lakeshoreconcertband.ca.

West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Chœur Classique Vaudreuil-Soulanges, in a choral celebration, will perform on Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Ste. Suzanne Parish, 9501 Gouin Blvd. in Pierrefonds and on Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at Sainte Rose de Lima Church, 300 Perrot Blvd. in Île Perrot. Admission: $25, $15 for seniors/students, $5 for children under five years. Visit osjwi.qc.ca.

Lakeshore Concert Band presents their Children’s Christmas Band Concert on Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Surrey Community Centre, 1945 Parkfield Ave. in Dorval. Free admission, donations of non-perishable food items and cash accepted for Dorval Community Aid. Call 514-240-6919.

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Christmas Concert and Food Drive featuring the Mimosa Wind Ensemble and the Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Dorval-Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven Ave. in Dorval. Tickets $20 (at the door) or $15 (in advance) plus a non-perishable food item. Call 514-793-9879 or Email dsuc13churchevents@gmail.com.

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 70 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield, is looking for singers to join their choir. If you like to sing Email info@briarwoodpresbyterianchurch.ca.

Self-help and support

Lou Gehrig’s Disease — SLA/ALS Family Caregiver support group, offered by NOVA West Island, meets the first Monday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in Beaconsfield. Call 514-695-8335, local 205.

AWISH Montreal offers exercise for arthritis with a movement professional on Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval. Classes ongoing. To register, call 514-631-3288 or email arthritis@awishmontreal.org.

Compassionate Friends, an international self-help support group for bereaved parents, meets on the first Tuesday of each month. For information and support, call 438-257-0881.

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Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Weekly meetings at various locations. Please note that there will BE a meeting on Dec. 24 and on Dec. 31. Call 514-488-1812.

ANEB — open support group for people (aged 17+) suffering from an eating disorder and their loved ones. Open to those suffering 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.

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.

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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. 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 Concord House, 152 Concord Cres., in Pointe-Claire. Visit tops.org.

West Island Cancer Wellness Centre. Compassionate support and programs such as yoga, massage therapy, counselling, and more. 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 until 8 p.m. at 115 Du Barry St. in Kirkland. All services are free. Visit wicwc.org or call 514-695-9355.

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Gamblers Anonymous offers help to anyone suffering from a gambling problem. Call 514-484-6666 or visit gamontreal.ca.

Groups and clubs

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Montreal invites the public to enjoy the 2019 Geminds Meteor Shower on Dec. 13 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Morgan Arboretum Conservation Centre, 150 Chemin des Pins in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Dress warmly, bring an outdoor chair and a mug. Free of charge, donations welcome. Visit rascmontreal.org.

Seniors

Senior Men’s Contract Bridge Club 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.

Sports and hobbies

Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild meets every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and alternating Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Centre Noël Legault, 245 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Visitors and beginners welcome. Visit lcsg-gtal.ca.

Children and teens

The Toy Factory: I Give, I Receive (part of the Toys and Traditions, Holiday Pleasure exhibition). Bring and donate a gently used toy at the museum and in exchange participate in a fun and creative workshop to create your own unique toy on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the City of Dorval, 1850 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. (Ages 6+). All toys collected will be donated to the city’s Community Aid and be included in this year’s holiday baskets. Call 514-633-4175.

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Cirque et boule de neige. Performance presented by Productions 3.2.1. Cirque for children ages 4+ on Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free, but passes required. Call 514-630-1220, local 1774.

Les “Gizmos à Popol”. Exhibition for Kids by artist Paul Sincennes who creates sculptures using recycled wood to make reindeers, owls, friendly snowmen and little houses. Continues until Jan. 12, 2020 at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. Free admission. Call 514-630-1220.

Etc.

Holiday vendor fair on Friday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Beechwood Elementary School, 13155 Shelborne St. in Pierrefonds.

Artisans for Animals fundraiser craft fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John Fisher Parish, 120 Summerhill Ave. Lunch available.

Christmas bake sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 70 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield.

Holiday fair held by Core Women on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Ave. in Beaconsfield. Tea room and lunch available.

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Artisan fair on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Tea room and lunch available until 1 p.m.

Holiday fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clearpoint Elementary School, 17 Cedar Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Hot pizza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Artisans for Animals craft fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Lunch available.

Animatch meet and greet on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mon Ami, 100 rue du Barry St. in Kirkland. Visit animatch.ca.

Hudson War Memorial Library book sale continues until Saturday at 2 p.m. at 60 Elm St. in Hudson. Check website for days and times for the week. warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com.

NOVA West Island Tree of Life.  Outdoor lighting ceremony from 4 to 7 p.m. at NOVA West Island, 447 Beaconsfield Blvd. Buy a $5 white light in memory of, or a blue light in honour of, a loved one. Tree lighting ceremony includes a draw, food, beverages and music. Call 514-695-8335, local 212.

The Morgan Arboretum, 150 Chemin des Pins in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, is holding its annual Christmas sale until Dec. 24. They have trees, wreaths, boughs and firewood for sale as well as 2020 calendars and greeting cards with photos taken at the Arboretum. Hours are Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit morganarboretum.org.

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Boutique 24 Thrift Shop is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the last Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. during Coffee House and the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Church, Adair Hall, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Donations welcome. Call 514-453-2902.

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 at 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. Boutique NOVA in Plaza Pointe-Claire. Boutique NOVA Hudson, 455 Main Rd. and a second new location 538 Main Rd. in Hudson. Call 450-202-6682. All are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Visit thriftshopsfornova.com.

Volunteers

The Teapot 50+ Centre, 2901 St-Joseph Blvd. in Lachine, is currently seeking volunteers interested in fashion, recycling and good bargains to run their bi-weekly boutique on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers set up the space, process transactions, and handle donations of gently used clothings and household items. Call 514-637-5627 or theresag@theteapot.org.

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ABOVAS — 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 this service, or if you have a few hours to offer with access to a car and would like to volunteer, email info@abovas.com or call 514-694-3838, or visit abovas.com.

Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities that suit your interests in the West Island. Visit cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, ext. 226. They are currently looking for the following:

The Meals on Wheels kitchen in Dorval needs help with clean-up and drivers are needed in Pierrefonds, Lachine and Roxboro. This volunteer-driven program provides hot nutritious meals to home-bound or isolated seniors and to those with reduced autonomy, and, as importantly, helps break isolation. Ages 25+.

A young mom with a chronic illness needs a volunteer to help her one or two afternoons a week with her sweet five-year-old daughter who has Down’s syndrome. Ages 16+.

There are several West Island seniors’ residences that are looking for friendly visitors for clients who have no family close by – it makes a world of difference in their lives. Also needed are volunteers to help run the group activities with the Recreation Technician. Ages 16+.

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Two volunteers are needed on Thursdays and Fridays to help supervise Open Gym (recreational sports). The volunteers would be responsible for monitoring the gym, hallway and ensuring that the youth are using the space and equipment appropriately. Staff would be present as well.

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (CROM), is looking for office help in Lachine, as well as for assistants for group activities for children and friendly visits and community accompaniment for an adult, teen or child who has intellectual disabilities, developmental or autism spectrum disorders. Ages 18+.

West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteers with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com. They need:

A Pierrefonds senior woman with mobility issues would benefit from a female volunteer who can provide social support by offering friendly home visits occasionally to shorten her long days spent in her room.

An English-speaking Ile-Bizard resident in her 70s would like a female volunteer to accompany her on social outings, such as getting a cup of coffee, going shopping, or taking walks. She doesn’t have mobility issues, but she is starting to have difficulties with her memory.

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