Boutique 24 Thrift Store It 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. Donations are accepted. Call 514-713-5054.
Second hand shops for NOVA we offer clothing for the whole family, footwear, books, household items, jewelry, furniture, etc. All proceeds go to Nova West-Island. the Plaza Pointe-Claire Store, 321 St-Jean Blvd. (514-697-8457) is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. M. At 4 p. M. Ste-Anne Thrift store, Rue Ste-Anne 43 in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (514-457-1642), the Second hand bookstore (next door), Rue Ste-Anne 43 in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, the Kirkland Thrift Store at 2750 St-Charles Blvd. (514-697-6692) in Kirkland, as well as the Second hand furniture and used books store (514-694-8417), 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and are accepting donations. For additional information visit thriftshopsfornova.com
Volunteers
Strengthening our community: Discover West Island’s volunteer opportunities. Virtual meeting held by Volunteer West Island and Table du Quartier Sud de l’Ouest-de-l’Île on October 27 from noon to 1:15 pm Open to anyone interested in volunteering with a local organization and will provide information about groups looking for volunteers. For more information, please email [email protected].
West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide / West Island Community Shares funded organization that unites those in need with volunteer advocates. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunerwica.com.
It takes a handyman to join the volunteer team to help those in need. Throughout the year, we have many requests for help with small or larger jobs such as air conditioning installation, hole repair, small painting projects, and more. A few hours a week make a difference.
A Pointe-Claire man in his 80s would benefit from the company of a volunteer. He is a sociable and calm man who lives in a residence. He also has memory problems, so he would like to have someone who can chat and take short walks with him. He is spiritual and enjoys talking about faith.
A Dollard-des-Ormeaux woman in her 80s is looking for a volunteer who can accompany her to the local grocery store every two weeks. I would also appreciate if the volunteer could help her put the items away. She is very smart but has problems with her mobility and is experiencing vision loss.
A 68-year-old Ste-Geneviève would love to spend some time with an outgoing volunteer. She lives in a residence and would appreciate having visitors, strolling by the water, and shopping. He enjoys watching cooking shows, reading mystery novels, and solving puzzles. He is very friendly and, despite his shy demeanor, he is sociable and always smiling.
A Pointe-Claire woman in her 80s recently moved to West-Island after living in St-Jerome for several years with her spouse and is isolated. I would appreciate the company of a volunteer to chat and go out to eat when things are safe. Some of her hobbies include reading, painting, and coloring.
A 94-year-old French-speaking woman from Pierrefonds would benefit from friendly visits. He has dementia, uses a wheelchair, and has trouble communicating. He smiles a lot and loves animals. Can do puzzles and play with some help. The volunteer can accompany her on short walks around the residence, as she would benefit from it.
A 76-year-old woman from Dollard would benefit from friendly visits. She is originally from England, but lived in Canada for most of her life. She likes to read, play with jewelry, and sit outside for fresh air. She uses a cane and is a very tough woman. You would like to have conversations with a volunteer once a week or once every 2 weeks.
An 85-year-old Tamil-speaking woman from Dollard would love to have friendly visits. He used to cook a lot in the past and he likes food. She likes to read and is very family oriented and interested in chatting with a volunteer.
A 61-year-old bilingual woman with a mental health diagnosis living in Pierrefonds would appreciate friendly visits and someone to talk to. He is a spiritual person who enjoys music, yoga, and meditation.
Contribute to the community calendar of the Gazette West Island / Off Islande-mail to [email protected].
Reference-montrealgazette.com