West Island community calendar for the week of May 19

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Principal Nick Hayter raises the Pride flag at Pierrefonds Community High School as part of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The school's Genders and Sexualities Alliance hosted the ceremony on Tuesday.
Principal Nick Hayter raises the Pride flag at Pierrefonds Community High School as part of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The school’s Genders and Sexualities Alliance hosted the ceremony on Tuesday. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette

The Greenwood Center for Living History and the Quebec Writer’s Federation present singer/songwriter Martha Wainwright on May 29 at 2 pm at the Hudson Community Center, 394 Main Rd. in Hudson. She will be in conversation discussing her new memoir of her, Stories I Might Regret Telling You. Tickets: $20, available at Que de Bonne Choses, 484D Main Rd. in Hudson or greenwoodstoryfest.com.

Music

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, $18 for students and seniors. Tickets available online only at eventbrite.ca. Call 514-605-0015.

Boogie Wonder Band presented by the John Abbott College Foundation on June 4 at John Abbott College, 21275 Lakeshore Rd. in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue. Door open at 4:30 pm Food trucks on site. Something for all ages. Tickets: $10, $5. visit eventbrite.ca.

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

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

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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annual garden tour on Sunday 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.

plant comes out on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at Boutique 24 Thrift Shop (which will also be open) at Union Church, Adair Hall, 24 Maple Ave. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.

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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