Bulletin Board

Thursday, Jan. 11



The Montreal Storytellers Guild tell stories for adults at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke W. from 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Info: Christine at 514-341-6622.



The Westmount Quilters Guild holds its fifth annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Ganges Restaurant, 6079 Sherbrooke St. W. New members and guests are welcome. Next regular guild meeting will be on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. Info: 514-989-7939.



Friday, Jan. 12



TGIF Senior and Junior at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave. Meal followed by weekly activity for ages 5-11. $12.50 per drop in. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 514-931-6202.



Wednesday, Jan. 17



The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents a talk by Dr. David Millar, 'Time Travelling on Canadian History Websites', with audience participation, at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., at 12:30 p.m. Free admission. Coffee will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Info: 514-935-7344.



Temple Tuesday Matinee at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., presents 'Enemies: A Love Story', a tragicomedy based on a book by Isaac Bashevis Singer, at noon. Parts of this film were shot in Westmount. Bring your lunch; coffee and cookies provided. Open to all, free of charge. Info: 514-937-3575 ext. 212.



Thursday, Jan. 18



The Atwater Poetry Project presents poet Bryan Sentes, author of 'Ladonian Magnitudes', performing with guitarist Juan Perales, and George Slobodzian, author of 'Clinical Studies' at 7 p.m. in the Atwater Library Auditorium, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. All are welcome. Info: 514-935-7344.



Friday, Jan. 19



TGIF Senior and Junior at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave. Meal followed by weekly activity for ages 5-11. $12.50 per drop in. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 514-931-6202.



Saturday, Jan. 20



The Bimetallic Question Sherlock Holmes Society will be celebrating the 153rd birthday of the Master with a gourmet dinner at the Montefiore Club, 1195 Guy St. Special guest speaker will be CJAD broadcaster Dan Laxer. All are welcome. Cost is $43 per person, including taxes and gratuities. Please contact Wilfrid de Freitas at 514-935-9581 before Jan. 17 to reserve.



Tuesday, Jan. 23



The Philatelic Club of Montreal invites all stamp collectors to its meeting in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke W., at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. Charles Cahn, who will speak on the topic 'Psychiatric Philately.' Free admission; all welcome. Info: 514-735-3941.



Wednesday, Jan. 24



Senior's luncheon at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., from 12:15 to 2 p.m. $5 per meal. Info: 514-931-6202.



Thursday, Jan. 25



The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents 'Some Montreal Scots', a talk by J. S. S. Armour to celebrate Robert Burns’s birthday, at 12:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. Coffee and Scottish shortbread will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344.





Ongoing



So you think you can dance? A series of Ballroom Dancing classes by a professional instructor geared to the beginner and intermediate ballroom dancer will begin Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Bring a partner—or not. $60 per person for the series of four classes. To reserve, call Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe, at 514-937-9471.



Winter courses: Don’t miss this year’s lineup of winter courses at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. You can learn about the world of Sholem Aleichem, the great Yiddish satirist and humourist, or hear a discussion on the History of Evolution from Darwin to DNA. Henri Habib, PhD, will give you his views on America and the Middle East, and you can hear an analysis of International Events of the Day as only Stan Nachfolger can present it. Info: Joyce Tobenstein at 514-342-1234 ext. 7318.



The Advent Refugee Centre is in need of men's, women's and children's winter clothing in good condition. Donations may be brought to the Centre at 326 Wood Ave. (corner De Maisonneuve), weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Info: June Paterson at 514-933-6839.



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.



Tumbling Tots Centre Greene, 1090 Avenue Greene for parents and toddlers under five years old, with music, stories and more. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m., $3.50 per child drop-in. Info: 514-931-6202.



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. Info: 514-637-2767.



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.