Bulletin Board

Saturday, Jan. 26

The Centre Ballroom Dance Sport invites everyone to a special ballroom evening at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Admission is $25 and includes dance exhibitions, general dancing and buffet. Tickets for $25 are available at 5034 Sherbrooke St. W. Info: 514-484-8346.

Monday, Jan. 28

The Montreal Camera Club holds a Digital Workshop Clinic at 7:30 p.m. in Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve (entrance at rear). If you need help working with your 'new' digital camera or how to do basic processing of your digital 'capture', then this evening is for you. Info: 514-739-9255, or log on at www.montrealcameraclub.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents author Craig Silverman, who will give a presentation on 'Regretting Errors: The History and Current State of Media Accuracy, Errors, and Corrections' at 12:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. Coffee will be served. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. For more information, contact Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344 or tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca

Thursday, Jan. 31

Birthday luncheon at Contactivity Centre: Take a break from winter cold and snow and come have fun with us! Our Birthday Luncheon for this month will have musical entertainment for your listening, singing and dancing entertainment! Members with a January birthday receive special treatment! Cost is $6. Musical entertainment provided by Bob Hill. 1 pm. at Contactivity Centre, 4695 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 514-932-2326.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

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 and learn about Temple’s policies and practices, and to tour the facilities. Rabbi Lerner and Temple administration will explain and appointments with Rabbi can be booked following a brief meeting. Info: 514-937-3575.

Monday, Feb. 18

The Montreal Camera Club presents veteran photographer Peter Van Wagner for an exciting evening as he shares his superb images of the High Arctic. In addition to two short essays entitled 'Arctic Ice' and 'North Latitude - 77 Degrees', he will show an assortment of images taken during his visits to the Canadian arctic. 7:30 p.m. at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, entrance at rear. Info: 514-739-9255, or log on at www.montrealcameraclub.com.



Ongoing

The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., presents 'Transformation and progression' by Lily Lam and 'New textile works' by Barbara Wisnoski from Jan. 17 to Feb. 9. 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.

The McClure Gallery at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents the exhibitions 'Turbulences' by Vasil Nikov and 'La sirène l'âne et le bouleau' by Véronique La Perrière M. from Jan. 11 to Feb. 2. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 514-488-9558.

A special treat! Ballet jazz-style exercise classes will be held at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., with Eva Von Genczy, former principal dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal, and founder of Les Ballets jazz de Montreal. The 10-week course begins with a free trial class on Thursday, January 24 at 10 a.m. Cost is $100. Info: 514-931-6202.

Chez Doris is looking for female, volunteer receptionists (over 18 years of age), to respond to telephone calls, welcome clients and respond to donors. Volunteers also needed to animate a sewing workshop to assist women complete a variety of sewing projects. Métro Atwater. For further information, please contact the Volunteer Bureau at 514-842-3351.

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

The Westmount YMCA presents a Bridge Basics course for men and women of all ages on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from Jan. 24 to March 13 at the Y, 4585 Sherbrooke St. W. This course is geared towards players with little or no previous knowledge of the game, however, players who have not played for some years or who have played mostly "by the seat of their pants" may also benefit. Course is free, but donations are welcome. To register, call Tracy Kamel at 514-931-6770 ext. 248.

The Westmount Quilters Guild holds a regular meeting at 7: p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. every Thursday evening throughout the year except July and August. Program includes show and tell, group projects, quilting technique demonstration, fabric exchanges and more. We welcome new members, both novice and experienced. Simply come to one of our meetings to find out whether you belong. Info: 514-989-7939.

Need to relieve tension and increase your energy and flexibility? Tai Chi-based movement and gentle stretch classes with a certified instructor are offered at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., for 10 Wednesdays at 11 a.m. starting Jan. 23. Cost is $100. All welcome. Info: 514-931-6202.

Pilates classes with Sandra Benjamin: Strengthen your core, improve your posture, reduce stress and create long lean muscles with Pilates instructor Sandra Benjamin. Classes are held Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave. Cost is $15 per class. Registration required at 514-937-9471.

Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.

The Rotary Club of Westmount meets each Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W., at 12:30 p.m.

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 hardcovers and paperbacks in reasonable condition, on all subjects. Please drop off your books at the library circulation desk, 4574 Sherbrooke W.

CHSLD St. Margaret, a long-term care nursing home, is currently recruiting volunteers to work with terminally ill/dying residents, as part of the St. Margaret Palliative Care Project. Training will be provided. Info: Melanie Lafleur at 514-932-3630 ext. 3018.

The Manoir Westmount seniors' residence is looking for a back-up organist for its Wednesday night Ecumenical Devotions program from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Fee offered. If interested, please contact the Leisure Department at 514-937-3943.

The Treble Choir of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral is looking for new members — boys and girls. No fees; voice and theory coaching. Rehearsals on Thursdays at 4:30. Call Patrick Wedd, director of music at 514-843-6577 (local 240).



CLSC René-Cassin is looking for volunteers to work with palliative care patients. Training is provided. For further information, please call 514-488-3673, ext. 1351.

The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children's Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents a weekly bilingual storytime, on Mondays at 11 a.m., for ages 3 to 6. Info: 514-931-2304.

Monday to Friday, after-school at Centre Greene: gym time, park time, homework hour and a snack. Ages 5 to 12. $195 per month (sliding scale and family discounts available). Registration ongoing. Full time, part time, ped days. Info 514-931-6202 or www.centregreene.org

Tumbling Tots playgroup at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. $3.50 per child per morning. Info: 514-931-6202 or www.centregreene.org

Do you love to sing, and can you carry a tune? Do you want to learn and have fun at the same time? Come and join a diverse group of women from all over Montreal, led by a dynamic choir director. We sing a variety of music from many cultures and traditions. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at Victoria Hall. For more information call Marilynn at 514-932-2026.

The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children's Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents a weekly bilingual Science Club on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. The program is funded by the NSERC and includes workshops, visits from Captain Catalyst and special events. Info: 514-931-2304.

The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children's Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents their weekly bilingual Chess Club on Fridays at 4 p.m., for ages 6-12. Info: 514-931-2304.

St. Margaret's Home for the elderly is currently recruiting volunteers to help with mealtime assistance and tuck shop, as well as assisting the occupational and physiotherapist. Info: Melanie Lafleur at 514-932-3630.

Mary’s Recovery: Weekly meetings in English and French at the Westmount YMCA for people seeking help in dealing with fear, anger, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia, gambling addiction. Info: 514-485-2194 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children's Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents a weekly bilingual Moms & Tots Storytime on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 3. Info: 514-931-2304.