The Rotary Club of Westmount got to know one of its newer members recently when Josée St. Pierre, manager of the Scotia Bank on Greene Avenue, gave her much-anticipated classification talk to the membership and guests.
St. Pierre shared from her heart a three-point talk: her career in banking, some impressive information about the Scotia Bank, and some candid information about her private life. After an accidental foray into the world of banking in the early seventies, St. Pierre found her niche at Scotia Bank and several years ago she was offered the position as manager in Westmount. In addition to being able to work directly with the public and the staff, she appreciates the philanthropy of the bank both locally and internationally. St. Pierre impressed the membership with statistics of what the bank invests in the lives of people right here in our community and internationally, especially in Central and South America and the Caribbean. She is particularly proud of the bank’s local initiative to help integrate new Canadians in our country’s financial system.
Sid Stevens, co-founder of Sun Youth Organization, will discuss '55 Years of Activation and Response: First Aid to Victims of Abuse, Fire and Crime' at Shaar Hashomayim this Sunday, June 7, at 12 p.m. The cost is $5 and includes lunch followed by the lecture. Reservations are required by phoning 514-937-9471. Congregation Shaar Hashomayim is located at 425 Metcalfe Ave.
Author Rothman reads at Atwater LibraryOn Thursday, June 11, author Claire Holden Rothman will read from and discusses her new novel, The Heart Specialist. The historical novel is inspired by the career of Maude Abbott, one of McGill University's first female students, who went on to publish a meticulous 1936 study that was the foundation for the study of congenital heart disease. The Lunchtime Series program begins at 12:30 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, phone Tanya at 514-935-7344. The Atwater Library is located at 1200 Atwater Ave.
Garage sale at St. Margaret'sSt. Margaret Day Centre, located at 50 Hillside Ave., will host an indoor garage sale in the Day Centre on Thursday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity to pick up some bargains on gently used items, including jewelry, housewares, framed pictures, and other household items. The Day Centre provides stimulating programs and outings to elderly seniors. For more information, phone 514-932-3630 and speak with either Liz at extension 3407 or Jane at extension 3024.
