Bulletin Board

Thursday, Feb. 14

Valentine Party & Birthday Celebration at 12:30 pm. at Contactivity Centre, 4695 de Maisonneuve Boul. W., with music and dancing and wonderful door prizes. This is a Contactivity Centre/City of Westmount joint endeavour. Cost is $6.50. Reservations are necessary. Info: 514-932-2326.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Steri-Animal holds an adoption clinic for our beautiful cats/kittens at the Naturanimal & Pawtisserie, 4932B Sherbrooke St. W., near Claremont, from noon to 4:30 p.m. Foster homes and volunteers/drivers are needed. Info: 514-938-6150,

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.

Tuesday, Feb.19

The Westmount Public Library's English Book Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. to discuss Dirt Music by Tim Winton. Info: 514-989-5386.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

The Westmount Public Library's French Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. in the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. to discuss books written by Alessandro Baricco. Info: 514-989-5386.

Thursday, Feb. 21

The Westmount Historical Association's spring lecture series begins with a discussion of Braemar, the 1847 brick villa on The Boulevard. Guest speaker will be WHA president Doreen Lindsay. 7 p.m. in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Free for WHA members, $5 at the door for non-members. Info: 514-925-1404 or 514-932-6688.

The Westmount Public Library's Teen Readers to Readers Book Club meets at 4 p.m. at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. No set reading list and no deadlines, just talking about the books you’re reading and comparing notes with other teen readers. Info: 514-989-5229.

Friday, Feb. 22

Do you enjoy playing chess? The Westmount Public Library's new chess club will meets at 2 p.m. in the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Drop by for a friendly game as we look forward to meeting new players. Info: 514-989-5386.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Jewish Communities of the World presents 'The Challenges of Judaism in South America' with guest speaker Rabbi Ruben Saferstein of Argentina at 9:30 a.m. at

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. Please join us for a light breakfast and enlightened discourse! $5 donation welcome at the door. Open to all. Info: 514-937-3575.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

The Westmount Public Library's 2 o’clock Series presents 'Fashion in the Napoleonic Era', featuring a stunning multimedia presentation on men’s and women’s fashion during Napoleon’s reign, at 2 p.m. in the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Info: 514-989-5386.

Friday, Feb. 29

The Westmount Public Library presents Film Fridays with a screening of The Middle of the World by Vincente Amorim at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow. Please register for this event at the circulation desk. Info: 514-989-5386.

Thursday, March 6

St. Léon de Westmount Church, will hold a liquidation sale of clothes, books and CDs from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church basement, 330 Clarke Ave. (corner de Maisonneuve).

Ongoing

Life-Long Learning: Jewish Philosophers Speak about Jewish Life: Every Shabbat during the school session, the Rabbis will lead a one hour class that opens difficult issues as framed by Jewish philosophical thinkers of the last 100 years of Jewish life from Europe, North America and Israel. Thinkers Theodore Herzl Martin Buber and Richard Rubenstein will have their say and you can have yours as well. Join us from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. for congenial conversation, with coffee and sweets, in the board room of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. Free of charge and all are welcome! Info: 514-937-3575.

Contactivity Centre is seeking volunteers for friendly visits and medical accompaniments for seniors living in the Westmount area. Please contact us for more information and to apply. Info: 514-932-2326.

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.

CHSLD St. Margaret, a long-term care nursing home, is currently recruiting volunteers to accompany a resident to 'stroke club' every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or to the 'action centre' every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation and brown bag lunch are provided. Volunteers are also being recruited (Friday, twice per month) to assist Occupational Therapist with organizing equipment and ensuring all residents have proper footrests. If interested, contact Melanie Lafleur at 514-932-3630 ext. 3018.

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 YWCA Montreal is looking for artistic and creative women (60+) interested in becoming involved in a new intergenerational project starting soon! This new YWCA program is designed to counter the stereotypical socialization of young girls aged 6 to 9 years old, through the production of stories, puppets, theatre, etc. An information session will be held on Feb. 18 for those interested in volunteering. Info: 514-866-9941 ext 414.



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. 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.

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.