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West Island community calendar for the week of Dec. 1

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A woman photographs a miniature display made by Tamar Cohen at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre in Pointe-Claire. The mini exhibition Welcome to my miniature world runs until Jan. 29.
A woman photographs a miniature display made by Tamar Cohen at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre in Pointe-Claire. The mini exhibition Welcome to my miniature world runs until Jan. 29. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette

Music

St. Columba concerts presents Christmas with Guffman 5 (Julie Lafontaine, Mary Burns, Chris Maragoudakis, Darryl MacDonald, vocals, John Sadowy, piano) on Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Church of St.Columba by-the-Lake, 11 Rodney Ave., Pointe-Claire. Suggested donation: $20 (free for children). For more info, visit www.guffman5.com.

Jazz Grand Concert, featuring Rémi Bolduc, alto saxophone; François Bourassa, piano; Ira Coleman, double bass; Jim Doxas, drums, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. (doors open 7:15 p.m.) at St-Joachim Church, 2 Ste-Anne Ave., Pointe-Claire. Tickets, $18 or $10 for students/seniors, available in person at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. For more information, call  514-630-1220, ext. 1774.

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Chorale Philomela Singers concert of familiar carols, songs about the magic of icy winter nights, a little jazz and a touch of humour. Also featuring an interlude by our collaborating pianist, Judy Hung. On Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., Union Church, 24 Maple St., Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tickets online only at eventorite.ca. For more information, call 514-641-4300.

Stewart Hall Singers sing Christmas classics on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. Free, but phone reservation required. Call 514-630-1220, ext. 1774.

Sainte-Anne Singers present O Magnum Mysterium, an evening of Renaissance motets, carols new and old, songs of winter, and a soupçon of jazz, on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe-Claire. Tickets $20 only at Eeventbrite.ca. For more information, call 514-267-7862.

Lakeshore Concert Band will present a Christmas concert on Dec. 11 at 3 p.m., at Summerlea United Church, 220 Acadia Ave., Lachine. Tickets: $20 (adults), $10 (age 11-16), free (age 10 & under). Tickets available online at lakeshoreconcertband.ca.

Acappella Sounds Chorus, a female voiced, four part a cappella chorus, meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. Beaconsfield.

West Island New Horizons Band holds rehearsals in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The woodwind and percussion ensemble offers the opportunity to (re)learn a musical instrument and play with other musicians. Small inventory of instruments to rent. For more info, call 514-234-5410 or visit www.westislandnh.com.

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Dorval Potters’ Guild holds its annual holidays sale on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval.

Core Women’s craft fair and open house, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Rd, Beaconsfield. Local artisans, raffle, bake sale and garage sale.

Christmas bake sale of home-baked pies, cookies, muffins, loaves, tarts and cakes will take place at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 70 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield, on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Horse Tale Rescue is hosting Holiday Magic, a fundraising event, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 10, 27 Murphy Rd., Vaudreuil-Dorion. Entrance fee is $10 and free for ages 10 and under. For more information, visit www.ahtrescue.org.

Thrift Shops for NOVA offer clothing for the whole family, footwear, books, household items, jewelry, furniture, etc. All proceeds go to Nova West-Island. The Plaza Pointe-Claire store, 321 St-Jean Blvd. (514-697-8457) is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ste-Anne Thrift shop, 43 Ste-Anne St. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (514-457-1642), the Thrift shop Bookstore (next door), 43 Ste-Anne St. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue are open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop (514-694-8417), 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New store located at 3268 Jean Yves St., Kirkland (514-697-6692), Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. For more info, visit thriftshopsfornova.com.

Beaconsfield Newcomers Club organizes activities for women, including monthly general meetings to socialize, and hosts special interest clubs such as reading, cooking, dining, walking, crafts, photography and health and wellness. Their next general meeting on Nov. 10. For more info, visit beaconsfieldnewcomersclub.weebly.com or contact Nancy at bncmembers@gmail.com.

Lakeshore Camera Club welcomes photographers of all levels who wish to learn and exchange ideas with others who share their interest in photography. First established in 1957, the club meets Mondays until June at 8 p.m. Attend either online or in-person at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Dr., in Pointe-Claire. Presentations by professional photographers, workshops, field trips, and many more activities constitute a typical

Boutique 24 sells gently used clothes, household items, books, toys and jewelry every Thursday from 11:30 a.m/-3:30 p.m. at Union Church, 24 Maple Ave, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Parking on Maple opposite Macdonald High School.

Boutique/gift shop organized by the Lakeshore Hospital Auxiliary is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. (ground floor of the hospital). Proceeds go towards purchasing hospital equipment and providing bursaries to staff for education. Call 514-630-2119.

Thrift Shop held by the West Island Assistance Fund (WIAF) is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21 Commercial Centre in Roxboro. Call 514-683-0456.

Thrift Shop/The Bunker is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm St., Hudson. Call 450-458-4814

Self-help and support

Gamblers Anonymous provides support to anyone suffering from the destructive pattern of compulsive gambling. Call 514-484-6666 or visit Web@gamontreal.ca.

ABOVAS – An essential accompaniment towards health, is a non-profit organization that offers accompanied transport for West Island residents going to medical appointments on the Island of Montreal. If you need assistance and would like to use our service, contact us for more details. If you have a few hours to offer, access to a car and would like to volunteer, call 514-694-3838, email info@abovas.com or visit abovas.com.

Alzheimer Groups Inc. (AGI) offers therapeutic programs to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They provide support services to families and professional care partners, focusing on the best practices in dementia care, while sensitizing the community through education and awareness. Email info@agiteam.org or call 514-485-7233.

Compassionate Friends is a self-help international group for bereaved parents of children. Call the Montreal chapter at 438-257-0881.

Friends for Mental Health is a local non-profit organization that offers support and other resources to those close to a person living with a mental health issue. They offer counselling, support groups and training to people who support a loved one living with a mental health issue. For more information, call 514-636-6885 or email info@asmfmh.org.
Literacy Unlimited, a community organization dedicated to empowering adults through improved literacy, offers free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults in reading, writing and basic computer skills. Call 514-694-0007 or visit literacyunlimited.ca.

Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Zoom or phone meetings are being held during the pandemic. Call 514-488-1812 or visit oamontrealenglish.org/meetings.

West Island Committee Against Elder Abuse notes several helplines are available. If anyone reading this feels that someone is managing their finances without their permission, is trying to isolate them from others, or touches or makes them feel uncomfortable in ways they don’t like or is neglecting them, call: Elder Abuse Help Line 1-888-489-2287; Info Social 811; CLSC Pierrefonds 514-626-2572; CLSC Lac St-Louis 514-697-4110; CLSC Dorval-Lachine 514-639-0650; Canadian Anti-Fraud 1-888-495-8501.

West Island Women’s Shelter is a non-profit organization that helps women and children who are victims of domestic violence through the provision of shelter, accompaniment and psychological support. For more information, visit wiws.ca.

Seniors

Men’s duckpin bowling every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Valois bowling alley. Cost: $10. For more information, call Bill at 514-684-9323.

Senior Men’s Contract Bridge Club meets every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Edwin-Crawford Residence, 35 Maywood Ave., Pointe Claire. Cost $5. No partner or commitment required. Call 514-435-4215.