West Island community calendar for the week of April 21

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Dalya Lawless-Boisvert, 19, and 18-year-old Presley Wright-Maurais package Light A Dream's Ukrainian handmade candles. All donations for a free Ukrainian candle will be given to the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Crisis Appeal Fund. Since 1999, Light a Dream has provided young adults with special needs the opportunity to experience a work environment while developing life skills and peer relationships. The candle boutique is located at 63b Donegani Ave., Pointe-Claire.
Dalya Lawless-Boisvert, 19, and 18-year-old Presley Wright-Maurais package Light A Dream’s Ukrainian handmade candles. All donations for a free Ukrainian candle will be given to the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Crisis Appeal Fund. Since 1999, Light a Dream has provided young adults with special needs the opportunity to experience a work environment while developing life skills and peer relationships. The candle boutique is located at 63b Donegani Ave., Pointe-Claire. Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents the exhibition Little Toothed Whales by artist Cynthia Girard-Renard. Continues until May 1. For gallery hours, visit pointe-claire.ca.

Arts and letters

Egypt. Travel lecture presented by Les conferenciers du voyage with Francois Tisseur on April 28 at 7 pm at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Center, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but you must reserve. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774.

Music

Sonia Johnson: Ella and Joe Conversations. Jazz performance on Sunday at 3 pm at the Pointe-Claire Cultural Center, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but you must reserve. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774.

Milot-Tetreault Duo. Classical Grand concert with Valerie Milot and Stephane Tetreault on April 29 at 8 pm at Saint-Joachim Church, 2 Saint-Anne Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Tickets: $18, $10, for students/seniors, and tickets must be purchased in person in advance, at Stewart Hall. Call 514-639-1220, Local 1774.

Acappella Sounds Chorus has reconvened regular live rehearsals every Thursday at 7:15 pm 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.

West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra, under artistic director Jean-Pascal Hamelin, performs Schubert Unfinished on Sunday, 3 pm, at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe-Claire. Concert tickets: General admission $18, $10 for seniors and students and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.osjwi.qc.ca.

Self help and support

AWISH offers an information session with Dr. Marie Hudson on lung disease and inflammatory arthritic diseases — A Day in the Life of a Respi-Rheumatologist on April 27 at 7 pm To register, call 514-631-3288 or Email [email protected]

Prostate Cancer Support Group Montreal and West Island holds a free zoom presentation on the Quality of Life After Prostate Cancer Treatments with Dr. Melanie Aube-Peterkin on April 28 at 7:30 pm All are welcome. To register, email [email protected] or call 514-694-6412. visit pcsgmontrealwestisland.org.
West Island Citizen Advocacy offers a free income tax service until April 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to noon; Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm and on Saturday April 16 from 10 am to 1 pm For an appointment and for eligibility requirements visit volunteerwica.com or call 514-694-5850.

Gamblers Anonymous. Support and hope to those who are suffering from a gambling problem. Call 514-484-6666.

ABOVAS – An essential accompaniment towards health, is a non-profit organization that offers accompanied transportation 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call 514-485-7233.

Compassionate Friends is a self-help 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 514-694-0007 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.

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- 888-489-2287; Social Information 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 pm at the Edwin-Crawford Residence, 35 Maywood Ave. in Pointe Claire. Cost: $5. No partner or commitment required. Call 514-697-4159.

ETC.

animatch meet and greet on Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Plaza Pointe-Claire (Highway 20 and St-Jean Blvd.) Visit animatch.ca.

The West Island Assistance Fund (WIAF) thrift shop is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm at 21 Commercial Center in Roxboro. Call 514-683-0456.

Thrift Shop/The Bunker is open every Saturday from 9 am 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 am to 3:30 pm at Union Church, Adair Hall, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Household items, clothing and more. Donations welcome. Call 514-713-5054.

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 [email protected].

West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/West Island Community Shares funded organization that matches those in need with volunteer advocates. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com

They are looking for the following:

A 73 year-old Haitian woman living in Pierrefonds diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease would benefit from visits at her home. She speaks English, French, Creole and German and would like to go on walks and have conversations. She is a retired school principal and is very sociable.

Contribute to the Gazette’s West Island/Off-Island community calendar by email at [email protected].


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