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Artists’ competition and showcase will be held from Nov. 11 to 15 at the Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). The theme of the exhibition, which has been organized by Friends of the Library, is ‘Imagination’. For details call 514-633-4170. Claycrafters Pottery Studio will hold its annual exhibition and sale of decorative and functional pottery Nov. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m., on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the 15th from 1 to 5 at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire. Call 514-697-0441. Montreal Area Decorative Painters will hold their annual show and sale at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre (13850 Gouin Blvd. W.) on Nov. 13 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., on the 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the 15th from 10 to 4. Refreshments will be available. A portion of proceeds from sales will go to the West Island Palliative Care Residence. Peace, Love, and Hope exhibition of batik murals is a world-wide art project involving youth which will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) until Nov. 22. For information call 514-630-1220. Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.) will host an exhibition of watercolours by Susan Dobbek until Nov. 22. Call 514-428-4460 for more details. Kirkland Artists’ Assoc. will hold its annual exhibition until Nov. 29 at the Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.). For information call 514-630-2726. Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) will exhibit oils, watercolours, and pastels by Dorval Artists’ Assoc. president Dianne Brazeau until the end of the month. Call 514-633-4000 or visit www.dorvalartistes.org. Maison Trestler in Vaudreuil-Dorion (85 Chemin de la Commune) will hold an exhibition by artist/painter Stuart Beaty and wardrobe master Johanne Ducharme until Dec. 17. For info call 450-455-6290. Galerie l’Envol in Montreal (372 Ste. Catherine St. W. suite 522) will hold an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by members of the Assoc. independente de l’art until Dec. 19. Gallery hours for Chromatic Expressions are Tues. to Sat. from 2 to 5 p.m. For information call 514-489-0356.

Improv Café will be held at Hudson Village Theatre (24 Wharf Rd.) Nov. 13. Pre-show warm-up workshops will be held at 6:30 p.m.; the show starts at 7:30. For information contact Mary.Vuorela@sympatico.ca. Side Door coffee house hosts an evening of music the second Fri. of each month at St. David’s Parish in Pierrefonds (12450 Gascon St.). Performing Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. will be Terry Joe Banjo. Admission is $10. For an audition or information call 514-658-1630 or visit www.sidedoorcoffeehouse.com. West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra under the artistic direction of Stewart Grant will launch its 24th season with a concert at St. Joachim Church in Pointe Claire village (2 Ste. Anne St.) Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, and $10 for students/seniors. For details call 514-658-1630 or visit www.osjwi.qc.ca. Altera Vitae will present Bent by Martin Sherman until Nov. 15 at Espace 4001 (4001 Berri St.) in Montreal. The play, which is set during the Second World War, focuses on the German law which declared homosexuality a crime. For tickets and information about evening and matinee performances call 514-823-8823 or visit www.alteravitae.com. Sunday Rendez-vous series at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) continues with a classical music concert by Romanian-born accordionist Marin Nasturica Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Accompanist will be Laurent Djintcharadze on piano. The performance is free with passes; call 514-630-1220. Lakeshore Players will hold auditions for its Feb. production of The Importance of Being Ernest on Nov. 17 and 19 at Chalet St. Charles in Dorval. For more information visit www.lakeshoreplayersdorval.org. Repercussion Theatre is touring with its production of Shakespeare Unplugged until Nov. 22. Memorable scenes from the bard’s masterpieces will be performed at the Segal Centre on the 18th, and at other venues, including Hudson Village Theatre on the 20th and 21st. Dates are also available for private functions. For details call 514-931-2644 or visit www.repercussiontheatre.com. Infinitheatre will present the play Rabbit, Rabbit from Nov. 12 to 22 at Bain St. Michel in Montreal (5300 St. Dominique St.). For tickets and details about evening and matinee performances call 514-342-7936. Concert tour preview of the CD I Don’t Know Me featuring rising star Brittany Kwasnik will be held Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. at Café Aurora in Beaurepaire (552 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Proceeds will go to animal rescue group Merlin’s Hope. Tickets are $9 in advance; $7 at the door. For more information call 1-438-274-2121 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/cousinbeat/news-anouncements. Choristers are being sought to sing the Messiah chorus and other Christmas music with a 50-voice choir, under direction of Douglas Knight, for the carol service at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.) Dec. 11 and 12. Call 514-630-0331 or visit www.cedarparkunited.org. WOWCATS are looking for new members of all ages to sing and dance in their Christmas show. For information call 514-425-5767.

Rosie Animal Adoption will hold a dog adoption clinic Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Toilettage Babalou in Vaudreuil-Dorion (413 St. Charles St.). For details visit www.rosieanimaladoption.org. Club des petits dejeuners Montreal West committee is holding a benefit lunch Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Targray Technology International in Kirkland (18105 Trans.-Cda. Hwy.) The cost is $10. Centre Denis-Benjamin Viger will host a benefit supper dance Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Elm Ridge Golf Club in Ile Bizard (851 Cherrier Rd.). Tickets are $125 and can be reserved by calling 514-620-6310. West Island Palliative Care Residence will be the beneficiary of proceeds from the Midnight Special Revue Nov. 15 at Bourbon Street West in Pointe Claire. Highlights of the evening include a Texas hold ‘em poker tournament, buffet dinner, and live rock and roll. For tickets and more info call 514-693-1718 ext. 227, 514-695-6545, 514-944-5256, or visit www.bourbonwest.com. The Makeover Show in aid of the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre will be held Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.). Highlights include spot makeovers, samples, trials, ‘before and after’, and a raffle. Laugh for the Cure improv comedy benefit will be held Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Dr.). Proceeds will go to the Quebec Breast Cancer Fdn. Tikcets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students. For details call 514-697-7220. Islander Comedy Night will be held in the Casgrain Centre gym at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Several comedians will entertain; proceeds from the sale of tickets at $10 each will go towards intercollegiate programs. For tickets, or to reserve a table for 10 for $200, call 514-457-6610 ext.5322.

Rummage sale of children’s and women’s clothing and books will be held Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave.). Free coffee. Call 514-697-6459. Christmas bazaar will be held Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ste. Genevieve United Church (4697 St. John’s Blvd.). Highlights include crafts, decorations, baked goods, toys, and a lunch room. For info call 514-626-4795 between 9 and 11 a.m. Artisans’ sale will be held Nov. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson (128 Cote-St. Charles). Over 25 craftsmen will be selling sculpture, jewellery, pottery, fabric and glass art, and more. Craft fair will be held Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carrefour des aines de Pierrefonds (14068 Gouin Blvd. W.). Call 514-626-1449. Thrift Shops for NOVA sell good quality used items at its three locales Tues. through Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outlets are in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (43 Ste. Anne St.), in Beaurepaire village (449 Beaconsfield Blvd.), and Kirkland (2750 St. Charles Blvd.). Articles for sale include clothing, household goods, books, and furniture. For information visit www.thriftshopsfornova.com. Ste. Anne market has moved to the basement of St. George’s Church (23 Perrault St.) for the winter months. On sale every Sat. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are organic vegetables, meat, cheese, honey, baked goods, preserves, and more. Artisans will also be selling their wares. For information call 514-457-7244. Clothing Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Rd.) is open every Thurs. between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Boutique 24 at Union United Church in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (24 Maple Ave.) is open every Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Available are used winter clothing, household items, books, toys, and more. For information call 514-457-5819.

Kaffee Stunde will be held at Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.) on Nov.12 from 10 a.m. to noon. West Island residents are invited to drop by to sample German baking. For details call 514-428-4460. Royal Canadian Legion in Lachine (3015 Henri Dunant St.) will hold its Christmas bazaar Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables can be rented for $15. A snooker tournament will be held at 10 a.m.; the cost is $15 and includes refreshments. For information call 514-637-8002. Word of Mouth Singles will hold a Mix ‘n Mingle dance party Nov. 21 at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval (1350 Lakeshore Dr.). Highlights include light refreshments, a DJ, and cash bar. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $10 if purchased before the 19th. Call 514-421-1672 or 514-369-9290. Royal Canadian Legion branch 245 in Dorval (575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave.) will host a Fraser’s fish and chip dinner Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $11, and must be reserved by calling 514-631-5786 or 514-626-7910 before the 19th. YMCA Diversion program in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) is organizing a 35th anniversary reunion. Anyone who was previously involved as either a youth or staff member and would like to participate is asked to call 514-630-9864 ext. 326.

Peru: Secrets of the Sacred Valley will be the theme of Frederic Hore’s presentation Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire City Hall (451 St. John’s Blvd.). For details call the library at 514-630-1218. L’Exotisme de Laos is the title of a multi-media travel conference in French that will be held Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire. RSVP at 514-630-1220. National Philanthropy Day conference will be held Nov. 12 from11: a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hotel Place d’Arme in Montreal. For details visit www.afpquebec.afpnet.org. The Power to Achieve will be the theme of a presentation by five motivational speakers Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Montreal (420 Sherbrooke St. W.). Proceeds will go to the Strong Kids Fund at the YMCA. For details call 514-731-2491 or visit www.cardiogenix.ca. Fortune Favours the Bold: an African Aviation Odyssey is the title of a lecture which will be given Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd.). Pilot/author Capt. Donald L. Van Dyke will talk about the first British Airways flight out of Europe. Call 514-428-4460. Married or Common Law: Do You Know Your Rights and Obligations? will be notary Sylvie Leclair’s topic Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.). The free presentation will be given in French. For details call 514-630-2726. American Women’s Club of Montreal will host a Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval (1350 Lakeshore Dr.). There will also be a raffle and silent auction, with proceeds going to local food banks. RSVP at 514-726-5813. Dorval Historical Society will hold its next meeting Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). The topic will be the Iroquois of the St. Lawrence region. West Island Cancer Wellness Centre will hold its first annual general meeting Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Quality Suites in Pointe Claire (6300 Trans.-Cda. Hwy.). Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change will be the theme of a public science symposium Nov. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at McGill University (Stephen Leacock Bldg., rm. 132). Seating is limited. Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets every Sun. from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Carmine’s restaurant in Dollard des Ormeaux (3800 St. John’s Blvd.). There are also monthly dinner dances and other activities for people over 50. Call 514-421-8799. Minus One Club is looking for widows and widowers aged 65+. Members meet for social activities Sat. evenings. Call 514-694-2804 for information. Amnesty International West Island chapter is looking for new members who are interested in human rights and social issues both globally and locally. Visit amnesty14@canada.com. Meditation practices led by Rev. Cedric Cobb are held every Mon. at the Still Presence Spirituality Centre at Christ Church in Beaurepaire (455 Church St.). For details call 514-697-2204. Tea and Poetry writers’ group meets the third Sun. of every month at Herb’s in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (142 Ste. Anne St.). From 2 to 4 p.m. meet with fellow poets and engage in writing exercises. For information call 514-457-1150 or 514-671-9941. <@Rb>Stitch and Bitch Club<$p> meets every Tues. at 1 p.m. at La Maison de Calico in Pointe Claire village (324 Lakeshore Rd.). Participants are invited to bring a current project and enjoy a social afternoon of stitching free of charge. For information call 514-695-0728. Lakeshore Coin Club meets the third Tues. of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests welcome. Call 514-843-3365. Executives Available provides services and support to unemployed 40+ executives and managers. Call 514-697-2227 for information. West Island Quilters Guild meets at the Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.) in Pointe Claire on the second and fourth Thurs. of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call Beverly at 514-697-4961. West Island Writers’ Association welcomes aspiring and published writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. The group meets every second Thurs. of the month in Pierrefonds to share ideas and explore publishing opportunities and other resources in an atmosphere of mutual support. For information call 514-624-0378 or visit http://westislandwriters.org. Pierrefonds Toastmasters meet every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. at the Marcel Morin Community Centre (14068 Gouin Blvd. W.). Call 514-695-9298. DdO Toastmasters meet every Mon. at 7:30 p.m., at Sunnybrooke Chalet (100 Cadman St.). For more information, call Pat at 514-684-9626. Pointe Claire Toastmasters meet each Wed. evening at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information call 514-697-4728. Club Excellence Toastmasters is an advanced group which meets the first and third Sat. of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Days Inn (455 Cote Vertu Blvd.). For details call 514-581-5828. <@$Rb>Beaconsfield Quilters’ Guild<@$p> meets at Centennial Hall (288 Beaconsfield Blvd.) the first Tues. of the month at 7 p.m., and on the first Wed. at 10 a.m. Call 514-759-6209 for details.

Centre de MDC/Cogniroutes is hosting a series of workshops for parents and educators starting Nov. 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Montreal (8250 Decarie Blvd., suite 207). The first presentation will focus on PT meetings, IEPs, and homework battles. For details call 514-731-4587 or 514-683-8791. Improving Your Thinking Skillsis the title of a workshop that will be held Nov. 13 and 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at West Island Citizen Advocacy in Pointe Claire (68 Prince Edward Ave.). To register call 514-694-5850. Pointe Claire CPR will hold an evening course in HeartSaver/AED Nov. 14. Call 514-630-1214. Genealogy workshop series will be held at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) beginning Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. For info call 514-630-1218. Scrapbook workshops are getting under way in the West Island every Tues. at 7 p.m. and Thurs. at 1. A card-making workshop will also be held every Wed., at 7 p.m. For details call 514-693-0472. Beginners Computing is a course for people over 50 who would like to learn basic computer skills. Workshops are held every Wed. from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. John’s United Church (98 Aurora Ave.) in Pointe Claire. To register call 514-631-1456. La Maison de Calico in Pointe Claire village (324 Lakeshore Rd.) is taking registration for its fall courses. They include Basic Quilting by Hand , Stack ‘n Whack, silk ribbon embroidery, Cathedral Window, Honeycomb, ribbon art, machine quilting, and more. To register or for more information call 514-695-0728. Family Resource Centre in Pierrefonds is offering study skills programs for grades three to seven students, and social skills classes for six to 11-year-olds. Call 514-685-5912 for further information. Beginners’ bridge for seniors is taught free of charge in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (1 rue de l’Eglise) every Thurs. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For details call Volunteer West Island at 514-457-5445 ext. 228. Memoir writing classes for seniors led by Norman Wray are held every second Fri. from 10 a.m. to noon in Ste. Anne de Bellevue (1 rue de l’Eglise). Call Volunteer West Island at 514-457-5445 ext. 228 for information. Seniors’ computer courses in English and French are offered free of charge by Volunteer West Island. To register and for details call 514-457-5445 ext. 221. Public speaking workshops are offered by the Dorval Toastmasters Club every Thurs. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the community centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). To register call 514-696-5973.

Westpark Co-operative has openings in its Moms and Tots program every Mon. morning, and for three to four-year-olds every Tues. and Fri. a.m. Activities include field trips and visits from guest speakers. The preschool operates out of Terry Fox Chalet in Dollard des Ormeaux (100 Fairview Rd.). Call 514-830-KIDS. Creation Station preschool in Pointe Claire (63 Donegani Ave.) has openings for three to five-year-olds in its Tues. through Fri. programs from 9 a.m. to noon. Choose from either three or four days per week. Call 514-783-1311. Busy Bees Preschool in Pointe Claire (90 Jubilee Sq.) is taking registration for 2009-‘10. The bilingual program is offered five days a week from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Call 514-694-9289. Magic Circle Preschool at Sherwood Forest School in Beaconsfield offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds five days a week. Registration is under way; call 514-893-7401. Dorval Elementary School Pre-K offers a bilingual, structured program to four-year-olds. Children do not have to satisfy eligibility requirements for English schooling in Quebec. For details call 514-947-7899. Busy Fours Preschool operates a morning program at St. John the Baptist Church (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) in Pointe Claire. Painting, music, introduction to French, and more. Visit www.busyfours.com. Beaconsfield Creative Preschool, a non-profit bilingual preschool for three and four-year-olds, has ongoing registration in the Windermere Chalet (303 Sherbrooke St.). For more information, call 514-693-9191. Coolbrooke Park Preschool in Dollard des Ormeaux (260 Spring Garden Rd.) offers a bilingual program for three and four-year-olds. For more information call 514-684-1062 or 514-421-7565. Dorval Preschool Cooperative is holding registration for three and four-year-olds. The co-op operates out of the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). To arrange a visit call 514-633-6705. Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier Ave.) has bilingual programs for children ages two to five. For more information, call 514-684-5087.

Wii afternoon will be held for 12 to 17-year-olds at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) Nov. 13 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This activity is free for members. Call 514-630-1218 ext. 1624 for information. Peace, Love, and Hope bilingual workshop for five to 15-year-olds will be held at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Avy Loftus will guide participants in creating a giant quilt which will be exhibited world-wide. The activity is free with passes; call 514-630-1220. Y-Pod program at the YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) helps ten to 12-year-olds with the transition from elementary to high school through workshops and recreational activities. Members meet every Fri. from 4 to 6 p.m. Register by calling 514-630-9864 ext. 344. Roxboro Library (110 Cartier St.) offers musical initiation for children up until age two every Thurs. or Fri. at 10 a.m. Story Time for two to five-year-olds features music, poetry, crafts, and more starting at 10:45. To register call 514-684-8247. Puss ‘n Boots Two for toddlers 18 to 36 months of age is under way at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) until Dec. 14. For details call 514-630-1218 ext. 1624 Teen Zone provides a fun, safe environment where kids can play video games, pool, and enjoy other activities from 5 to 10 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) in Dorval. For info call 514-630-4066. Mother Goose Rhyme Time for parents and children up to the age of four is held every Mon. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.). For information call 514-336-0936. Family Story Hour for three and four-year-olds is held every Thurs. from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). Call 514-630-1218, ext. 1624.

Chronic disease self-management is the theme of a six-week program starting the week of Nov. 9. The My Toolbox sessions are aimed at persons suffering from diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and other illnesses. Meetings will be held at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire every Tues. at 10 a.m., or at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Centre at 6:30 p.m. every Wed. To register call 514-934-1934 ext.71585. Scleroderma support group will meet Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). Call 514-631-3288. Low Vision Self-Help Assoc. will meet Nov. 12 at 1:15 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.). Speaker will be Alan Dean. All persons with any degree of visual impairment are welcome. Call 514-697-3852. Arthritis West Island (AWISH) Caring and Sharing support group meets Nov. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Dorval (750 Dawson Ave.). New members welcome. There is also ongoing registration for exercise classes in Dorval, Dollard des Ormeaux, and Pierrefonds. Call 514-631-3288 for information. WIAIH Coffee Break is held the first Fri. of each month in Pointe Claire (111 Donegani Ave.). Family members and friends of children with special needs are invited to meet in an informal atmosphere and share ideas between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Free babysitting is available on site with reservations. For information call the West Island Assoc. for the Intellectually Handicapped at 514-694-7090 ext. 14 or visit www.wiaih.qc.ca. Christmas basket registration will be held by the West Island Assistance Fund until Dec. 4 in Roxboro (9 Commercial Centre). West Island residents can apply Mon. from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. between 9 and 11:30 and 1 and 3:30; and Fri. from 9 to 11:30. For information call 514-683-0456 or 514-683-2764. Literacy Unlimited offers a variety of programs and services to adults challenged by low literacy. Call 514-694-0007 or visit www.literacyunlimited.ca. Making New Connections for immigrant women new to Canada is under way Tues. mornings in Pointe Claire (502 Delmar Ave.). The sessions provide practical information about employment, health care, the school system, local services, and more. Free child care will be provided to preschoolers. To register call the West Island Women’s Centre at 514-695-8529. Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for compulsive overeaters, anorexics, and bulimics. There are no weigh-ins or fees. Call 514-488-1812. Parkinson’s support group meets the last Wed. of each month at Foyer Dorval (225 la Presentation St.). Call 514-694-5979. Depressed and bipolar support group meets every Mon. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church in Dollard-des-Ormeaux (106A Anselme-Lavigne Blvd.). For info call 450-458-6342. Birthing Centre at CLSC Lac St. Louis in Pointe Claire welcomes inquiries from moms-to-be who would like to give birth with the help of a midwife at the centre, at home, or in hospital. Call 514-697-1199. West Island Women’s Shelter offers support to women and children who are victims of conjugal violence. The non-profit organization operates a 24/7 crisis line, summer camp for kids, meetings, and other services and programs. Call 514-620-4845. Pierrefonds Library offers a free delivery service to housebound readers. Call 514-620-4181. Dollard des Ormeaux Library delivers books to the doors of housebound members. Call 514-684-1496. Pointe Claire Library offers home delivery of materials to housebound readers. Call 514-630-1218.

Volunteer West Island offers diverse volunteer opportunities to individuals which suit their interests, availability, and aspirations. Call 514-457-5445 ext. 227 or visit www.cabvwi.org. West Island HSSC is looking for volunteers for its fall vaccination campaign; call 514-626-2663 ext. 4565. Retired nurses with an OIIQ permit are also needed; call ext. 3327. Literacy Unlimited needs volunteers to tutor high school students with low literacy skills one-on-one two hours per week. Training is provided. Call 514-694-0007.