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Music
Cordâme: Da Vince Inventions. Classical and jazz concert with composer Jean Félix Mailloux today at 3 pm presented by the Pointe-Claire Cultural Center at the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center, 90 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but you must reserve. Call 514-630-1220, Local 1774.
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Delphinus Jazz Quartet in concert 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.
Symphony of the West present a concert in support of Ukraine with Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Maryna Krejcarova on Sunday at 3 pm 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 Sunday at 3 pm at Église de la Présentation, 665 de L’Église Ave. in Dorval. Tickets: $20 off eventbrite.ca. visit sainteannesingers.org.
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Chorale Philomela Singers, directed by Margo Keenan, presents VOYAGES on May 28 at 7:30 pm at St-Columba-by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire and on May 29 at 4 pm at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets: $20, $28 for students and seniors. Tickets available ONLINE only at eventbrite.ca. Call 514-605-0015.
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.
Self help and support
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Compassionate Friends is a self-help international group for bereaved parents of children. Call the Montreal chapter at 438-257-0881.
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.
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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.
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Drive-Thru Contactless food drive for our local food banks on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at the Olive Urquhart Sports Center (former YMCA), 230 Brunswick Blvd. in Pointe-Claire. Non-perishable food items desperately needed including canned meats and fish, canned vegetables, tomato sauce, soups, 1L juices, rice, peanut butter and condiments. Organized by the YMCA West Island and Table de Quartier Sud.
Rummage and bake sale on Saturday from 9 am to noon at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. in Pointe-Claire.
annual garden tour on May 22 from 1 to 4 pm with proceeds going to the West Island Citizen Advocacy. Tickets: $25 include a self-guided tour and scavenger hunt through 12 beautiful gardens in Beaconsfield and a tea party at the end of the day. You can go by foot, bike or by car. Visit volunteerwica.com or call 514-694-5850.
Thrift Shop held by the West Island Assistance Fund (WIAF) 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.
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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.
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 am to 4 pm are the Pointe-Claire Plaza store, 321 St-Jean Blvd. (514-697-8457); Ste Anne thriftstore, 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 am to 4 pm are the Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop (514-694-8417), 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield, and the Kirkland Thrift Shop (514-697-8457), 2750 St. Charles Blvd. in Kirkland. All are accepting donations. visit thriftshopsfornova.com.
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groups and clubs
Boulingrin Pointe-Claire Lawn bowling open house on May 21 and 22 starting at 2 pm at 17 avenue de Lourdes in Pointe-Claire (next to the curling club). If you can’t make it on the weekend come by any Wednesday morning from 9:30 am to noon to try this sport. visit pointeclairebowls.com or email [email protected]
Boulingrin Pierrefonds Lawn Bowling Club holds an open house on May 22 from 1 to 5 pm (rain date May 23) at 5020 Chestnut St. in Pierrefonds. They meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Equipment and lessons available. No experience necessary. Some day games also available. Membership: $150 includes bowling from May-Sept. and post-season activities such as darts, cards, dinners and more. Call 514-718-5218.
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 [email protected] 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 pm They will begin with meetings online, but plan to move back to Stewart Hall in Pointe-Claire when conditions allow. Presentations by professional photographers, hands-on workshops, field trips, and many more activities. visit lccphoto.org or email [email protected].
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 [email protected] or call 514-260-2184.
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Swinging Stars group shines new light on a traditional square dancing form
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Artist creates fundraiser coloring book for migratory bird project in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue
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