Friday, Feb. 23
TGIF at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave. Meal followed by weekly activity for ages 5-11, $10 per drop in. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 514-931-6202 or
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Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave., holds a Shabbaton Dinner with scholar-in-residence Rabbi Saul J. Berman, who will discuss 'Deception in Interpersonal and Business Relationships' at 6:30 p.m. $35 per person, reservations required. Info: 514-937-9471.
Sunday, Feb. 25
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., presents Jewish Communities of the World at 9:30 a.m. with guest speaker Mary Marshall, US Consul General, who will speak on her experience near Auschwitz, where she was stationed before her appointment to Montreal. Info: 514-937-3575.
Monday, Feb. 26
The Montreal Camera Club holds its fourth Pictorial Competition at 7:30 p.m. in Westmount Park Church, corner Landsowne and de Maisonneuve (rear entrance). All are welcome to enjoy this free competition. Info: John Surridge at 514-933-6332.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., presents 'Yes, Your Teen is Crazy', a special evening for parents and educators with Dr. Michael Bradley, a clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning books Yes, Your Teen is Crazy; Loving Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind and its companion, Yes Your parents Are Crazy: A Teen survival Guide. 7 p.m. Admission is free. All are welcome. Dr. Bradley’s books will be available (cash purchases only). Info: 514-937-3575.
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave., holds a Power Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with guest speaker Jack Jedwab, executive director of the Association for Canadian Studies, who will discuss 'The Current Debate Over Racism in Quebec'. Info: 514-937-9471.
Wednesday Feb. 28
Senior's luncheon at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., from 12:15 to 2 p.m. $5 per meal. Info: 514-931-6202.
Friday, March 2
TGIF at Centre Greene 1090 Greene Ave. Meal followed by weekly activity for ages 5-11, $10 per drop in. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 514-931-6202 or
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Tuesday, March 6
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave., holds a Power Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with guest speaker Philip C. Levi, president of the Montreal Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, who will discuss “Identity Theft: The Fastest Growing Fraud in North America.' Info: 514-937-9471.
The Atwater Library and Computer Centre presents 'The Atwater Library: 178 Years of People and Events', a panel discussion with slides and a tour of a national historic site, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 1200 Atwater Ave. (use Tupper Street entrance). Panelists Alan Hustak, Susan McGuire and David Millar will discuss the history of the Mechanics’ Institute of Montreal, founded in 1828 as part of a progressive adult education movement spanning the English-speaking world, and now operating as the Atwater Library and Computer Centre (ALCC). Free admission. Info: Lynn Verge at 514-935-7344 or lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.
Wednesday, March 7
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., holds a Marriage Information Evening at 5:30 p.m. Couples considering intermarriage, or conversion by one partner before marriage, are invited to attend in order to learn of Temple’s policies and practices. Rabbi Leigh Lerner and the Executive Director will explain. A tour of the facilities will follow. Meet with the Rabbi individually after a brief group meeting. For more information, call Mona at 514-937-3575.
Thursday, March 8,
The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents an International Women's Day talk by human rights lawyer Pearl Eliadis, 'Reasonable Accommodation and Reasonable Women: Why today’s debate overwhelmingly targets women' at 12:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. Coffee will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344 or tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca.
Ongoing
The McClure Gallery at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents 'Interior Experience', an exhibition of large-format acrylic paintings by Lynn Millette, through Feb. 24. Info: 514-488-9558.
Galerie d'Este, 1329 Greene Ave., presents the exhibition Jerzy Kolacz: Memory Filter, from Feb. 23 through March 11. Info: 514-846-1515.
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.
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.
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