Everyone is invited to participate in fun events while raising money to help physically challenged campers in the Y summer camp program have access to full-time companions, and to allow children from financially challenged families participate in the camp.

The fun day will include races for all ages, snacks, raffles, an open gym, a free swim and more. After the races, participants will enjoy refreshments and an award ceremony where medals and prizes will be handed out.

Registration is $10 with a discount for the amount of pledges. For more information phone 514-931-6770.

Haute fashion designer Yves Jean Laclasse and Westmount artist Scott McLeod will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the ENVERS label of designer men’s and women’s wear with a gala reception on Tuesday, June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Laclasse, a third-generation fashion designer originally from Mont St. Clair, launched his private label ENVERS from a loft on St. Ambroise. Six years ago he moved to the storefront location at 4935 Sherbrooke Street.

The public is invited to come and share the evening, the art of Scott McLeod, the fashions and all the fun of a haute vernissage. To confirm your attendance please phone 514-935-7117 or email yjl@yvesjeanlacasse.com.

Prolific quilter Lily Lam, president of the Westmount Quilting Guild, recently had an opportunity to do something special for groups of school children from 10 inner-city schools.

Under a commission from the McCord Museum, Lam developed and conducted a series of 10 two-hour workshops during which a group of up to 50 Grade 8 students undertook to each create a personal quilt block using colourful fabric that expressed their thoughts on the theme of 'nomad'. “I marvel at the spontaneous creativity of these children and the results are quite wonderful to look at.,” said Lam.

Noted Westmount interior designer and Rotarian Aurelien Guillory recently treated the membership and guests to a detailed and timely presentation of how to manage the change from a house filled with cherished memories to a smaller home or condo apartment. From making a plan for change to visualizing the outcome, Guillory shared how to make it happen. His presentation was thought-provoking and focused the listeners on the concept of building places to live, not just reside in. For more information phone 514-932-8141 or email aurelien@colorsbyaurelien.com

Participants of St. Margaret Day Centre will host an indoor garage sale in the Day Centre on Thursday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have nearly new garage sale items you would like to donate you can take them to the centre at 50 Hillside Ave. anytime during business hours. The Day Centre provides stimulating programs and outings to elderly seniors. For more information phone 514-932-3630 and speak with either Liz at extension 3407 or Jane at extension 3024.

On Thursday, June 4 at 12:30 p.m., the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series will feature Newfoundland actor and writer Paul Rowe, who will read from and discuss his novel 'The Silent Time', the gripping drama of how a family overcomes tragic obstacles in Newfoundland in the early 1900s. The programme will also include live music by trombonist Tom Walsh. For more information phone 514-935-1960 or email program director Tanya Mayhew at tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca