Galerie de l’ouest in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (37 St. Thomas St.) will host a solo show by British watercolour master Arthur Sheldon Phillips from Nov. 19 to 26. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Call 514-695-8249.

Emporium Gallery in Montreal (3035 St. Antoine St. #4) will host a mixed media exhibition featuring works by Toronto visual artist Julia Deakin beginning with a vernissage Nov. 20 from 7 to 11 p.m. Ex Oh continues from the 21st to the 23rd from noon to 6 p.m., with private viewings by appointment from Nov. 24 to 26. Call 514-510-1547.

Artists’ Assoc. of Dollard-des-Ormeaux will hold an exhibition and sale during the craft fair at the civic centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) Nov. 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the artists between 3 and 4 on the 22nd. For information call 514-684-1012 ext. 213 or 514-636-9381.

Vernissage of abstract oil paintings by Tom Levitt will be held Nov. 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. in Senneville (250 Ste. Anne St.). There will be an open house on the 23rd from 1 to 6. The exhibition continues until mid-December; visit by appointment by calling 514-457-0323.

An old-fashioned Christmas recreating the Victorian era will be the theme of an exhibition Nov. 23 to Jan. 11 at the Dorval Museum of Local History (1850 Lakeshore Dr.). Hours are Thurs. to Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. The vernissage will be on the 23rd at 2. Call 514-633-4314.

S en ciel gallery/boutique in Pointe Claire (327 Lakeshore Rd.) is hosting an exhibition of watercolours by artist Krysia Gallien. The vernissage for Vision Quest is Nov. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. For information about gallery hours call 514-518-4425

Kirkland Artists Association will hold its 25th anniversary exhibition until Nov. 29 at the Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd). Call 514-630-2726.

Artist of the Month at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) is Pierrette Belanger, whose paintings will be on display through November. Call 514-633-4000.

Dorval Artist Association member Francine Hamel Denneny will show her paintings at Dorval City Hall (60 Martin Ave.) until Nov. 30. For more information call 514-633-4000.

Roxboro Library (110 Sources Blvd.) is hosting an exhibition of photographs by Ronald Forget until Nov. 30. For information call 514-684-8247.

Trestler House in Vaudreuil-Dorion (85 Chemin de la Commune) will host a solo exhibition by garden artist Helene Lamothe until Dec. 21. Call 450-455-6290 or visit www.trestler.qc.ca for more details.

Lake of Two Mountains Artists’ Association will exhibit members’ works at Meubles Signature in Pointe Fortune (121 Rte. 342) until Dec. 31. Hours: Mon. to Wed. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 to 9; Sat. from 10 to 5; and Sun, 11 to 5.

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Panadream Theatre will present the marionette adventure Forkman at Geordie Theatre in Montreal (4001 Duluth St. #103). The dates are Nov. 19 to 21 at 8 p.m. followed by wine and cheese, and Nov. 22 and 23 at 2 and 6 p.m. For ticket information visit info@panadreamtheatre.com.

Guffman 5 will present a concert Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. at Union United Church in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. This dynamic Montreal group will present a program consisting mainly of jazz standards, as well as some Broadway, pop, and folk music. Tickets at $10 a piece will be sold at the door. Call 514-457-5819 for more information.

I Musici de Montreal will celebrate its 25th anniversary year with a concert at St. Joachim Church in Pointe Claire Village (2 Ste. Anne St.) on Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. For ticket information call 514-630-1220.

JP Cousineau Jazz Quintet will present a concert of jazz standards and songs from their CD Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Baha’i Centre in Pierrefonds (4747 St. Charles Blvd.). Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for children under 12.

Stewart Hall Singers, under the direction of Paul Jabara, will hold their Christmas concert Nov. 29 at St. Joachim Church in Pointe Claire Village (2 Ste. Anne St.). They will present Handel’s Messiah and other seasonal favourites beginning at 8 p.m. For ticket information call 514-697-8884 or 514-631-4951.

West Island chorus Sweet Adelines will present its annual Christmas concert Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas a Becket Church in Pierrefonds (4320 Ste. Anne St.). Guests are the Corelli Players and the Bells of St. Barnabas. To reserve tickets at $15 each call 514-626-4311.

Neil Diamond Tribute will be held Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. at the Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Legion (28 Ste. Anne St.). ‘Diamond in the Rough’ features Joey Purpura in a stunning vocal performance that draws on the pop legend’s repertoire. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For details call 514-457-9332 or visit www.solitaryman.ca.

Advent Choral Evensong will be held Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (23 Perrault St.), co-jointly with Christ Church in Beaurepaire. For information call 514-457-6934.

Re-Treads chorus is looking for singers to perform weekly in area seniors residences. Call 514-630-9660.

New community daytime choir is seeking adult singers with or without experience for Voices of Hope. The chorale, under the direction of Douglas Knight, will specialize mainly in Broadway music. Concert proceeds are earmarked for developing countries. Rehearsals will soon get underway Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. For details call 514-630-0331 or visit www.cedarparkunited.org.

The Montreal SPCA will be the recipient of funds raised through a sale of hand-made jewellery by designers Love, Montreal and de L’Au Dela Nov. 21 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Pine Beach Community Association hall in Dorval (1510 Herron Rd.). Refreshments will be served.

Steri-Animal will hold a cat and kitten adoption clinic Nov. 22 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Global-Pitou, Minou et Compagnons in Plaza Pointe Claire (245F St. John’s Blvd.) Foster homes and volunteer drivers are needed; proceeds from nail trimming at a cost of $5 go to the non-profit organization. Call 514-938-6150.

Toy drive is being held by Maison de la famille Mosiak (6215 Cote St. Luc Rd). Nov. 25 to 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and nearly new toys will be regifted or sold to help finance the centre’s free programs. Call 514-227-1270.

Happy Hour for Horses will raise funds for Refuge RR for Horses at Bourbon St. W in Pierrefonds (1866 Sources Blvd.) Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. There will be an auction, prizes, and music. Tickets are $10. For details call 514-239-9328.

Fondation Donalda Boyer will hold a Country Evening Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Centre in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Music will be provided by the Mason Dixon Line and Jim Hurtibise; there will be a raffle, prizes, buffet at the end of the evening, an open bar, and more. Tickets at $25 can be purchased at the door, or in advance at the foundation (135 Dorval Ave.) or Bijouterie Jean-Guy Aubry (435 Lakeshore Dr.). To reserve a table for eight to 10 people call 514-631-1967 or 514-497-1080.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) will accept donations of non-perishable food and wrapped gifts from Dec. 1 to 15. Please indicate whether the gift is for a boy or girl, and the age group. All items will be handed over to local charities. Call 514-684-1496.

West Island Assistance Fund in Roxboro (9 Commercial Centre) will take registration for its Christmas basket project until Dec. 5. Call 514-683-0456 or 514-683-4646.

West Island Lions Club is holding its annual sale of Christmas and cherry cakes. For delivery call 514-620-2367.

<@Rb>Craft and fine arts fair<@$> featuring over 80 artisans and 40 artists will be held Nov. 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Civic Centre (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.). Highlights include a tea room run by the West Island Black Community Association and a cupcake sale by the West Island Cake Club. For information call 514-684-1012, ext. 213.

Christmas bazaar will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Pointe Claire (233 Ste. Claire Ave.) on Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baking, crafts, books, and other goods will be on sale. Coffee and muffins will be served from 9:30 to 11; lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.

Salons des Artisans de Pointe Claire will hold a craft show and sale Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the 23rd from noon to 5 at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.). A tea room will be run by the Girl Guides, and there will be a drawing for three gift baskets donated by the artisans, with proceeds to Christian Action.

Festive Table will be held Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church in Pointe Claire (11 Rodney Ave.). Highlights include gourmet food, jewellery, knitted goods, Christmas decorations and gift ideas. Dinner and lunch will be available.

Gourmet food fair and Christmas shoppe will be held at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.) on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On sale will be preserves, baking galore, frozen dinners, crafts, and a 2009 agenda cookbook. Lunch will be available. Call 514-695-3337.

<@Rb>Clearpoint Elementary School<@$> in Pointe Claire is hosting a Christmas fair on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Artisans, children's activities, magic show, adult spa as well as a visit from Santa.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue Farmers’ Market has moved indoors for winter into the basement of St. George’s Church (23 Perrault St.) On sale Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be organic meats, cheeses, preserves, baked goods, coffee, and more. There will be a weekly drawing for $50 worth of market products. Call 514-457-7244.

The Shoppe at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Ave.) is again open Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Good quality used clothes sold at reasonable prices.

Boutique 24 is run out of Union Church (24 Maple Ave.), Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Good used clothing, household items and books are available every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 514-457-5819.

Royal Canadian Legion branch 245 (Jean-Marie Landry Ave.) in Dorval will host a fish ‘n chips dinner Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. Reserve $11 tickets by calling 514-631-5786 before the 20th.

Annual Christmas parade will be held in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Nov. 29. The parade leaves the Casgrain Centre on Macdonald campus (21111 Lakeshore Dr.) at 4:30 p.m. and will feature floats, mascots, bands, and more. Call 514-984-3598.

Royal Canadian Legion Pointe Claire branch 57 will hold a supper and dance Nov. 29 at p.m. Music will be provided by Duo Rockin. Tickets are $15 at the door. For info call 514-695-1937.

Singles Breakfast and Dinner Club meets Sundays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Topaze in Plaza Pointe Claire (317 St. John’s Blvd.). There are also monthly dinner dances and other activities for people over 50. Call 514-421-8799.

Men and women over 50<@$p> are invited to get together Thursday mornings at the community centre in Pierrefonds (9572 Gouin Blvd.) to socialize, learn computer skills, go bowling, do crafts, play board games and cards, and go out for lunch. For more info call Diane at 514-770-8416 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brunch & Bingo for seniors is held every Friday at Ste. Anne de Bellevue Church (1 de l’Eglise St). Volunteer West Island and students from JAC co-ordinate this activity, which gets under way with brunch at 11 a.m., followed by bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. For reservations call 514-457-5445 ext. 230.

Swinging Stars Modern Square Dance Club in Dollard des Ormeaux invites singles and couples to join them in a smoke and alcohol-free environment on Monday nights. Beginners receive three months free lessons. 514-626-0459.

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Waist management for older adults will be the theme of a presentation on Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). Myths, food fads, and other issues will be explored, and practical solutions offered. All welcome. For information call 514-630-1218.

Travel lecture on Costa Rica will be presented in French Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall (176 Lakeshore Rd.) in Pointe Claire. For free passes and information call 514-630-1220.

Multiple Sclerosis Society Lakeshore chapter meets Nov. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire (204 Lakeview Ave.). All welcome. Call 514-694-6201 for information.

Seminar on seniors’ health will be held Nov. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Volunteer West Island in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (1 rue de l’Eglise). The free talk will be presented in English with questions in French. Call 514-694-5850 to register.

Talking to Your Children about Sex will be the topic of discussion Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at the West Island Women’s Centre in Pointe Claire (70 Belmont Ave.). Register by calling 514-695-8529. Free childcare for preschoolers is available, but call to reserve by 3 p.m. on the 24th .

Canadian Aviation Historical Society Montreal chapter will meet Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. in Pointe Claire (365 St. Louis Ave.). Speaker will be Ray Learmond, who will talk about his years with the RCAF and Canadair/Bombardier, and the CF-18 System Support Program. A fee of $5 includes a light lunch. All welcome. Call 514-481-8786.

An Apple a Day will be the theme of a light-hearted but informative talk on food fears and trends given by Dr. Joe Schwarcz Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.). All welcome. Call 514-630-1218 for more details.

Wills and estates will be the topic of a free, bilingual lecture for seniors Nov. 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Red Barn (20609 Lakeshore Rd.) in Baie d’Urfe. Register by calling West Island Citizen Advocacy at 514-694-5850.

Montreal West Island Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval (1335 Lakeshore Dr.). Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome. For details call 514-694-6412.

Holiday baking with author and pastry chef Marcy Goldman will be held Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.). Learn tips and sample a few treats free of charge. To register call 514-684-1496.

Making New Connections is the theme of a series of meetings for immigrant women living in the West Island. The program will be presented Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Pointe Claire (502 Delmar Ave.), and will cover the local school system and health care, activities, services and more. To register call the West Island Women’s Centre at 514-695-8529.

West Island Physical Fitness Assoc. meets Mondays and Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School gym. Jogging, calisthenics, and other exercises are followed by a game of volleyball (optional). Call 514-620-9259.

Lakeshore Coin Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire (176 Lakeshore Rd.) Guests welcome. Call 514-843-3365.

Creative Writers’ Association is looking for members interested in expressing themselves through fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and prose. For details call 514-421-4245 or cwa@videotron.ca.

Documentary reading club has begun meeting in French at Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.). For information call 514-620-4181.

Drop-in centre for stay-at-home moms and dads with preschoolers is open Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Pierrefonds (15556 Cabot St.). Call 514-626-4205 for more information.

Recreational volleyball league meets weekly Tuesdays’ from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Charles School in Pierrefonds. All levels welcome; no season commitment required.

Centre de recherche d’emploi de Pointe-Claire offers professional job search services free of charge. For more information call 514-697-1500 or write to info@crepointeclaire.com.

Le Trait d’union Employment Centre in Pointe Claire (189 Hymus Blvd., suite 201) is offering free job search services, including workshops on interview and job search techniques, CV preparation, and job bank and internet access. Drop in or schedule an appointment at 514-426-9508.

Executives Available provides services and support to unemployed 40+ executives and managers. Call 514-697-2227 for information.

One Parent Families Association meets every Saturday for breakfast and social activities. All are welcome. For more information, call 514-685-2717.

West Island Quilters Guild meets at the Church of the Resurrection (99 Mount Pleasant Ave.) in Pointe Claire on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call Beverly 514-697-4961.

English Writers Association West Island welcomes aspiring and published writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. The group meets every second Thursday in Pierrefonds to share ideas and explore publishing and other resources in an atmosphere of mutual support. For information call 514-624-0378.

Weight Loss Club meets weekly in the West Island for challenging and fun activities. For more information call 514-242-6865.

West Island Italian Seniors’ Club invites new members to join the group for a variety of activities Wednesday nights in Pierrefonds. For details call Maria at 514-833-4809.

Catholic Community Services a bilingual 50+ drop-in social group in Pierrefonds (8652 Basswood St.) meets on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for movement to music, breakfast and conversation. For more information, call Diane Doonan at 514-770-8416.

DdO Toastmasters meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m., at Sunnybrooke Chalet (100 Cadman St.). For more information, call Pat at 514-684-9626.

Dorval City Toastmasters Club meets at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval (1355 Lakeshore Dr.), on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-696-5973.

Pointe Claire Toastmasters meets Wednesday evenings at St. John’s United Church in Pointe Claire (98 Aurora Ave). For more information, call 514-697-4728.

Singled Out Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at the West Island YMCA in Pointe Claire (230 Brunswick Blvd.) from 7:10 to 9:10 p.m. For more information, call 514-213-0446.

Assertiveness training sessions I through III will be held Nov. 21, Nov. 28, and Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at West Island Citizen Advocacy in Pointe Claire (68 Prince Edward Ave.). The courses will be conducted in English with questions in French. To register call 514-694-5850.

Japanese gift-wrapping workshop will be held at Roxboro Library (110 Sources Blvd.) Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Bring a bottle of wine, jam jar, CD, or pocket book. Space is limited; register at 514-684-8247.

Concordia seniors non-credit program offers undergraduate courses at greatly reduced prices to people over age 55. For information about the winter session call 514-848-2424, ext. 3893.

BNG Co-operative Playschool will hold an open house Nov. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Beaurepaire (25 Fieldfare Ave.). Parents, nannies, grandparents are welcome, as well as non-Beaconsfield residents. Call 514-695-4609.

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 Cynthia at 514-693-5665.

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 (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) offers classes for three and four-year-olds. For information call 514-633-6705.

Jardin d'enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier Ave.) has bilingual programs for children age two to five. For more information, call 514-684-5087.

Pat Roberts Centre in Ste. Geneviève (16167 Gouin Blvd.) offers a specialized preschool program for children from birth to five years of age with special needs. A formal diagnosis is not required. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call 514-696-5144.

Marionettes and music will be presented for children over the age of seven at Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Dr.). Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets for Chantafable are $5; for information call 514-630-4480.

Funky beaded bookmark workshop for kids between the ages of eight and 12 will be held Nov. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.). Learn to make a Christmas gift for the bookworm on your list in this free, bilingual course. Registration is mandatory; call 514-630-2726.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time for parents and children up to the age of four is held free every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds (5060 Sources Blvd.). For information call Kim Lee at 514-336-0936..

Pierrefonds Library (13555 Pierrefonds Blvd.) will introduce arts, crafts, and storytime to three to five-year-olds and five to eight-year-olds in a new program now under way. For details and to register call 514-620-4181.

Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) is hosting a series of weekend Storytimes. Three to five-year-olds meet at 11 a.m.; five to eight-year-olds at 1 p.m. A book club for nine to 12-year-olds will get under way at 2:15. Free for members; register by calling 684-1496.

Treasure Chest Story Time is held every Saturday at Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.). To register call 514-630-4170.

Roxboro Library hosts a book club for teenagers the first Tuesday of every month until May. For information call 514-684-8247.

Roxboro Library offers musical initiation for babies, Story Time for two to five-year-olds, and Musical Story Hour on Saturdays for one to five-year-olds. For more information, call 514-684-8247.

Family Resource Centre (4855 Sources Blvd.) in Pierrefonds is currently offering the following programs to children: Friendship and Feelings, Social Skills, and Study and Organizational Skills. For more information, call 514-685-5912.

Musical Mornings is a program for two and-a-half to four-year-olds featuring music, instruments, and crafts. To register for the two-hour program call 514-695-9936.

Pals Through Grief is a support group for young people (ages six to 17) who have lost a loved one. Participants will be divided into age-appropriate groups and will meet weekly for seven weeks at Beaconsfield United Church for structured activities, music, and conversation. Parents and caregivers can call the West Island Palliative Care Residence to register at 514-693-3670 ext. 400 or visit www.goodbyeaurevoir.com for information.

Free flu shots are available to persons 65 and over or who are chronically ill, and to children from six to 23 months at CLSCs Pierrefonds and Lac St. Louis. To make an appointment call 514-620-5554.

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.

Self-Help Against Depression provides professional guidance by phone to people who suffer from mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Leave a message at 514-684-9896. Inquiries are also welcome about the non-profit organization’s Buddy Connections project.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (111 Donegani Ave., Pointe Claire) operates a resource centre where parents and educators can find materials and information on children with special needs. Topics range from family life to advocacy to integration. Call 514-694-7090 for more details.

Obesity Incorporated (O.B.C.T.) is a charitable organization dealing with Obesity Syndrome. It provides counselling and activities such as Walking Connections. To find an indoor or outdoor walking companion in your neighbourhood, call 514-684-4409.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) in Pointe Claire hosts a coffee break to exchange ideas with other parents and learn about resources on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. (111 Donegani Ave.). For more information, call 514-694-7090 ext. 14.

Family Life Centre offers short-term professional counselling for those who cannot otherwise afford it. They offer individual, couple or family counselling to anglophone West Island residents. Call and leave a message at 514-630-7794.

Operation Red Nose needs volunteer drivers between Dec. 5 and 31, as well as people to help out at its co-ordination centre at CEGEP Vieux Montreal. Volunteers will be eligible for two drawings. Register at www.operationnezrouge.com or call 514-256-2510.

Christmas basket distribution by the West Island Mission will be held Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; volunteers with cars are needed. Also needed are people to help wrap gifts and assemble baskets on the 12th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the 13th from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Westview Bible Church (16789 Pierrefonds Blvd.). Cash donations, non-perishable goods, toys and hygiene products are also being accepted. Call 514-912-6813.

Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver frozen/hot meals once or twice monthly in Lachine, Pierrefonds, Roxboro, and Dorval north. Call 514-457-5445 ext. 225.

<@Rb>CALACS<$p>, a West Island organization which advocates against sexual abuse, is in need of volunteers to help with fundraising, office work, and other tasks. If interested call 514-620-4333.

Volunteer West Island is recruiting volunteers from the community. For more information, call Yolanda at 514-457-5445 ext. 227.

West Island Citizen Advocacy is looking for volunteer advocates. For details, call Mimi at 514-631-9151, Yolande at 514-694-5850 or Helene at 514-694-5850.