Bulletin Board

Friday, March 30



The Atwater Library presents a talk by Dr. Gerald Fried, director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Program of the MUHC, 'Minimally Invasive Surgery—the many advantages of surgery performed through tiny keyhole incisions' at 12:30 pm. Coffee will be available. You're welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Free admission. Info: 514-935-9581.



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 www.centregreene.org.">www.centregreene.org.">www.centregreene.org.





Tuesday, April 3



The Atwater Lunchtime Series features the St. James Drop-in Centre Poets, who will present their work at 12:30 p.m. in the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. (upper floor). Free admission. Coffee will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Info: Tanya at 514-935-7344 or tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca.



The Westmount Municipal Association holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Guest speaker is Montreal Fire Department Section Chief Daniel de Vries, who will discuss 'Burning Matters: Your Fire Department at Work.' There will be a question period. Info: 514-846-8464 or president@wma-amw.org.





Thursday, April 5



The Bimetallic Question, our local Sherlock Holmes Society, will meet in the Westmount Room, of the Westmount Library at 6:30 p.m.'The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane', a most intriguing story, will be featured. A most unusual evening is assured. All welcome.

Info: 514-931-8690.







Tuesday, April 10



Caregivers Tea and support Group at Centre Greene, 1090 Avenue Greene Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Info: 514-931-6202 or www.centregreene.org.">www.centregreene.org.">www.centregreene.org.





Wednesday, April 11



The Atwater Library’s Book Discussion Group will discuss and review The Good Doctor by Damon Galgut at 7:30 p.m. in the library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Group led by Montreal author Mary Soderstrom. You do not have to have read the book to enjoy the discussion. Coffee provided. Free admission. Info: Tanya at 935-7344 or at tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca





Friday, April 13



The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children's Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents Spanish Storytime with Maria Revilla in Spanish, at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5. Info: 514-931-2304.





Wednesday, April 18



The University Women's Club of Montreal holds its 80th anniversary celebration dinner at 6 p.m. in the Atwater Club, 3505 Atwater Ave. Tickets are available by calling 514-935-2431.





Thursday, April 19



The Westmount Historical Association's spring lecture series on Dorchester Boulevard continues with guest speaker Sophie Marcotte Ph.D. of Concordia University, who will present ‘Gabrielle Roy: From The Tin Flute to Enchantment and Sorrow’, emphasizing the period when Roy lived in rooming houses on Dorchester while writing The Tin Flute. Lectures are held in the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street W. from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free for WHA members, $5 for non-members at the door. Info: 514-925-1404 or 514-932-6688.





Saturday, April 21



Friends of the Westmount Library hold their annual Spring Book sale at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contemporary novels, non-fiction, art books, children's books, CDs, cassettes, videos and DVDs may be left at the library. Proceeds will be used to purchase new materials for the library. Info: Carolyn O'Neill at 514-483-5604.





Sunday, April 22



Friends of the Westmount Library hold their annual Spring Book sale at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contemporary novels, non-fiction, art books, children's books, CDs, cassettes, videos and DVDs may be left at the library. Proceeds will be used to purchase new materials for the library. Info: Carolyn O'Neill at 514-483-5604.





Ongoing



The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W., presents 'Predator and Prey', an exhibition of photographs by Ralph Thompson, from March 30 to April 26. Vernissage is March 29 at 6 p.m. 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.



Galerie d'Este, 1329 Greene Ave., presents Spirit, Nature and Technology an exhibition of the digitally-manipulated photographic works of Canadian artist Alan McKee, from March 30 to April 15. Info: 514-846-1515.



The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children's Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents a weekly Storytime in English, through June 11, on Mondays at 11 a.m. for ages 3 to 6. Moms and Tots Storytime in English, is held through June 12 on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 3. Chess Club in English is held through May 25 on Fridays at 4 p.m., for ages 6 to 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.



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.