Bulletin Board

Thursday, Oct. 19



Contactivity Seniors Centre presents guest speaker Milenka Jonas, who will give the talk 'Men and Women's Health and Nutrition' at a 1 p.m. luncheon. Cost is $4. RSVP before Oct. 17. Info: 514-932-2326.



The Westmount Historical Association's fall lecture series continues with ‘Wardleworth House: Understanding the Importance of Metcalfe Terrace’. Architect Glenn Bydwell will discuss the origins and evolution of the well-known historic house on Côte St. Antoine Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Admission is free for WHA members, $5 for non-members at the door. Info: 514-925-1404 or 514-932-6688.



Saturday, Oct. 21



Art Westmount 2006 takes place throughout the city from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and meet local artists in their studio or exhibition spaces. Presented in tour format, this weekend-long event is a great way for Westmounter to get to know their artists. Maps and brochures will be available at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. Info: 514-989-5226.



Sunday, Oct. 22



Art Westmount 2006 takes place throughout the city from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and meet local artists in their studio or exhibition spaces. Presented in tour format, this weekend-long event is a great way for Westmounter to get to know their artists. Maps and brochures will be available at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. Info: 514-989-5226.



Tuesday, Oct. 24



Caregivers Tea: Sharing and supporting, info and resources for individuals who provide ongoing care and assistance, without pay, for family members and friends in need of support due to chronic physical, cognitive or mental health conditions. From 2 to 4 p.m. at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave. No cost. RSVP. All welcome. Info: 514-931-6202.



Wednesday, Oct. 25



Dine & Discover returns to Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., with a hot new topic—’The Bible's Top 10 Ideas’, first in a three-part series. Dinner at 5:30, lecture at 6:20 p.m. Reservations required at 514-937-3575.



Concerto Della Donna, directed by Iwan Edwards, will join the choirs of Christ Church Cathedral for an evening of classical and contemporary choral music at 8 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 635 St. Catherine St. Tickets: $20 adult; $15 students/seniors; or $40 including wine and cheese reception. This is a benefit concert supporting the Cathedral’s youth choir. For more information call Patrick Wedd at 514-843-6577.



Monday, Oct. 30



The Auxiliary of the Montreal Children's Hospital holds a knit sale, featuring quality handmade knitting, including blankets, sweaters, etc., from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital, 2300 Tupper St., second floor B wing. Info: Rita Wilson at 514-412-4400 ext. 22384.



Ongoing



The McClure Gallery at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents 'Terre, pierre et fer', an exhibition by Jean Brillant, Jean-Louis Émond and Eva Lapka, Oct. 6 through 28. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Info: 514-488-9558.



The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., presents the exhibitions 'Short Stories', sculptures by Claude Hazanavicius, and 'Temporal Edges', photographs by Lawrence Perlman, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 11. Vernissage is Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Info: 514-989-5226.



Harmonia Westmount Women’s Choir is looking for new members who have a knowledge of music and who like to sing. Please call Marilynn at 514-932-2026 for information.



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



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. Info: 514-594-4975.



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.