Bulletin Board Dec. 10

Saturday, Dec. 12

Saturday morning Torah study at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., presents Michael Oppenheim, professor of modern Jewish philosophy at Concordia, who will discuss 'From Jewish mysticism to Martin Buber’s “I-Thou”' at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome! Info: 514-937-3575.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Kids First Annual Chanukah Party from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. Join us for our annual Kids First Chanukah Party, fun dreidel games, crafts, latkes, sweets, music and songs! Grandparents and siblings welcome! $10 per family. No reservations required! For more information, call Anita at 514-937-3575 ext 212.

Monday, Dec. 14

The Westmount Municipal Association will have an open meeting in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library at 7 p.m. Info. 514-931-8690.

Thursday, Dec. 17

Women’s Rosh Chodesh Prayer Service for the Hebrew month of Tevet will take place in the chapel of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 120 Cote St. Antoine Rd. at 8:30 a.m. Women and children welcome. For more information please call Judy at 484-7862, Shelley at 489-9094 or Barbara at 683-4926.

The Westmount Historical Association's fall lecture series winds up with a presentation by WHA president Doreen Lindsay on the Robert Harvie photographic album, at 7 p.m. in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Admission is free for WHA members, $5 for non-members at the door. Info: 514-989-5510 or 514-932-6688.

Friday, Dec. 18

Chanukah at Temple: Family dinner with all the trimmings! 6 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. $25 for adultTemple members; $36 for non-members; $20 for university students with ID (up to age 22); $12 for children (under 12). Bring your own wine! Enjoy the warmth of a delicious meal “en famille” with Temple members and loved ones in the golden glow of Chanukah candles! Reservations a must, by Dec. 11. Call Anita at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.

Tuesday, Dec. 22

Marriage Information Meeting at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Couples considering intermarriage or conversion by one partner before marriage are invited to attend in order to learn of Temple's policies and practices, and to tour facilities. Rabbi Leigh Lerner will explain. Appointments with Rabbi after a brief meeting. Info: 514-937-3575.

Ongoing

The Manoir Westmount seniors' residence is looking for a volunteer for its Handicrafts Group. If interested, please contact the Leisure Dept. at 514-937-3943.

The McClure Gallery of the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents Feedback by Oscar Varese, Dec. 4 through 23. Info: 514-488-9558.

The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., presents paintings by Anna Gedalof, Teresa Maglietta and Paola Ridolfi from Nov. 20 to Dec. 12. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Info: 514-989-5226.

Friends of the Westmount Library ask that you think of them if you have any books you wish to donate for their book sales. They accept quality hard covers and paperbacks in reasonable condition, on all subjects. Please drop off your books at the library circulation desk, 4574 Sherbrooke W.

Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. For more information, go online to www.westmount-toastmasters.org.

Mary’s Recovery: Weekly meetings in English and French at the Westmount YMCA. Non-profit organization. Self-help groups for people seeking help in dealing with fear, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia and gambling addiction. Info: 514-485-2194 between 10 a.m.

The Montreal Camera Club meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, entrance at rear. Slide shows, competitions and workshops. Visitors welcome. For more information please call Barbara Deans, president, at 514-739-9255, or log on at www.montrealcameraclub.com