Neighborhood notes

There will be a Strawberry Dessert Card Party on July 7th starting at noon. The cost for tickets is $6 and should be purchased in advance.

The Annual Branch Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 9 at the LaFleur Golf Club. The cost is $55 and includes golf and dinner. Dinner only is $15. Sign-up sheet is on the board. Not many spaces left, so sign up fast.

Don’t forget we have pick-up darts every Wed. afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m.

We have a beautiful and spacious hall for rent. There is a great bar area, spacious lounge and beautiful main hall with dance floor and seating capacity for 180 people. For any or all info contact Gordie Biggs at 514-6378002.

Best wishes to all who are feeling under ill. Enjoy the beautiful weather. Have a great week and until next time.

Hopefully the rain will soon be over, we are planning a social evening on July 12th at 6:00 p.m. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Lots of fun, so mark your calendars.

Also in mid-September a golf tournament for those how play golf and those who enjoy a good time. This will take place at the Golf Course next to the Legion.

We still have pick-up darts every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

For info about the rental of the hall please call 514-631-5786. We are open each day at 2:00 p.m.

Best wishes to all.

St. Andrew’s has two bright halls to rent. For info please call 514-634-1467 or 514-634-0271.

$1,000 REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF TWO LOST GREY FLUFFY CATS. On the afternoon of April 16th a horrible fire broke out in my condo building in Lachine on Fort Rolland. The fire was so aggressive that in less that an hour all the condos on the top floor were turned to ash and rubble. Two of my beloved cats, have been missing since that day and it believed they escaped the building. They been seen together by several of my neighbors.

Here is a description of them – Toobie is a fluffy grey cat, with a VERY fluffy tail, green eyes, white mouth and an extra toe on each of her front paws. Joey is Toobie’s 8 month old kitten. They look a lot alike – he is also grey with a fluffy tail, light gold eyes, white mouth, but with normal paws. They have been seen together recently in southern Lachine, between 18th and 37th Avenue.

If you see them, please try to take a digital photo and call Marina right away at 514-609-1267.

Another school year has come to an end! When you begin cleaning school uniforms, could you please consider donating them back to the school? There is always a need for used uniforms.

If you are willing to donate any Lakeside shirts, pants, skirts, gym uniforms, etc. that you child has outgrown or will no longer need, please: wash and fold them, and bring them to the office before July 11, 2008. Thanks for you generosity.

Best wishes to everyone for a happy and safe summer.

Looking for an opportunity to improve your Communication, Public Speaking and Leadership skills? Come visit our bilingual Toastmasters Club. Learn and have fun in a dynamic atmosphere. Meetings take place every Wed. from 7-9 p.m. at the Centre Albert Gariepy, 800 Sherbrooke St., Lachine.For more info call Bill Spears at 514-683-2319.

Learn public speaking, presentation and leadership skills at Dorval City Toastmasters Club. Group meets in the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Blvd, on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. For information call 514-696-5973 (or leave a message and we will call you back).

Home and School is planning the next Fall Fair for Oct. 18th. They are looking for new local Artisans. If you are interested please call 514-636-7773. Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and safe summer. Thank you for a great year! See you in September!

Young children have a high ability to learn therefore early beginning is encouraged. However, Suzuki approach is effective at any age: older kids, teenagers and determined adults will be successful too! This vibrant flute program includes: 1) Weekly individual lessons (organized Suzuki repertoire with interesting supplements). 2) Group classes as integral part of individual lessons. 3) Variety of performance opportunities. 4) Flute or mixed ensembles for intermediate and advanced players. 5) An annual workshop with guest teachers. For more information contact Sylvia at 514-631-9119.

Chen Chin Liao will be showing her paintings at the Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval from July 1at to August 3rd. Brenda McPhee will be showing her paintings at the Dorval City Hall, 60 Martin Ave., Dorval, from July 1st to Aug. 3rd. For information please call 514-633-4000.

With our season well underway we extend special thanks for everyone who joined us for our Opening BBQ held on June 21st, it was a great success.

We would like to welcome all our new members and welcome back all of our regular members. We know you will have a great summer with us. If you have not had a chance to join our swim team, synchro team and diving team please drip by our off for the details. It is not too late! Lessons are well underway.

For more info on all events please check the information board at the pool. Drop by our pool office or call us at 514-637-0703. Have a good week everyone!

The Used Clothing Boutique at the Parish of St. Andrew and St. Mark, 865 Lakeshore Drive has closed for the summer and will re-open mid-September. Best wishes to our customers for a happy warm summer.

Dorval Preschool Co-op for the 3 and 4 year olds at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval! Our learn-through-play philosophy is realized with a dynamic curriculum of themes, play stations, and opportunities to explore and socialize. Visit our webside at www.dorvalpreschoolcoop.org or call Lisa for info at 514-631-9394.

Young children have a high ability to learn therefore early beginning is encouraged. However, Suzuki approach is effective at any age: older kids, teenagers and determined adults will be successful too!

This vibrant flute program includes: 1) Weekly individual lessons (organized Suzuki repertoire with interesting supplements). 2) Group classes as integral part of individual lessons. 3) Variety of performance opportunities. 4) Flute or mixed ensembles for intermediate and advanced players. 5) An annual workshop with guest teachers. For more information contact Sylvia at 514-631-9119.

Would you like to cook healthy economical meals in a fun and informative environment? Bread Basket Lac-Saint-Louis presents a series of community kitchens on the following dates and at the following locations. Due to rising costs, participants are asked to pay a $2 participation fee. The kitchens are open to the community at large. For more info or to register in advance, please call 514-694-5850.

West Island Citizen Advocacy is offering the following courses, which are free and open to the community at large. These courses will take place at our offices at 68 Prince Edward in Pointe-Claire on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Space is limited so please register in advance by calling 514-694-5850.

Do you have a couple of hours to spare? Would you like to volunteer once or twice a month on a Tuesday or Thursday? We need help in all areas – assistant cooks, peelers, kitchen aides from 8:30 to 11:5 and Meals on Wheels, Lachine West also need people to go with a driver to take meals into the homes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We work from Summerlea United Church, 225-50th Ave., Lachine. If you like people and want to help, please call Lucy French at 514-634-9191 or Pierette Gregoire at 514-637-6805.

Pointe-Claire CPR offers Emergency Child Care and First Aid - CPR techniques, OAM (obstructed airway manoeuvres) for choking emergencies and First Aid for newborns and children up to 8 years of age.

Also, Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C - CPR for all age categories; treatment for choking in baby, child and adult victims; Theory and practice for many first aid situations: bleeding, burns, fractures, allergies and other medical emergencies. (16 hours). For more information, please call Micheline at 514 630-1226.

There is a hall available to rent for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, christenings etc. at 685-8th Ave., Lachine. For info please call 514-366-9970.

Artisans interested in participating in «La Boîte de Noël» 2008 sale of distinctive arts and crafts to be held October 16-19, 2008 at the Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval are invited to call 514 715 8671 for jury information. A limited number of new artisans will be selected.

We are now registering for 2008/2009. The Dorval Elementary Pre-Kindergarten offers a bilingual, structured program which prepares children for their kindergarten year.

For more information contact us at 514-947-7899 or dorvalelementarypre-k@sympatico.ca Or visit our website dorvalelementary.lbpsb.qc.ca

Nourri Source meets every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gariepy Community Centre, 800 Sherbrooke St., Lachine to give support to Breast Feeding Mothers.

Musical Casting Call: Summerlea United Church (225-50th Ave., Lachine) is asking for anyone who wishes to join us in performing another musical this Spring to call Connie Osborne, Director, at the church office, 514-634-2651.

Dates of performance of “The Invitation”, by Rev. Howard Clark and Stephanie Coward-Yaskiw on Sunday, April 27th (morning performance) and Saturday, May 3rd (evening performance).

Our Home and School Association operates a monthly TCBY Frozen Yogurt sale as a school fundraiser. We are looking for anyone who might have a freezer to give away to store unsold yogurt. If you are in the position to help us out please call Georgina at 514-634-1429 to arrange for pick up. Thank you.

Join us at the Lasalle Park Chalet, 805 St. Antoine, Lachine on the last Monday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring a lunch. For info call Lise Bates at 514-329-2800.

This charitable organization has existed since 1986 and provides help to a growing number of people in need in our community. Since its beginning, thoughs of hot meals have been served to recipients and many food baskets have been distributed. It is open every Tues. and Thurs. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. to April.

Because of the growing demand for help, we appeal to your generosity and all donations can be sent to Oeuvre Soupe Maison (Lachine), 1170 Notre Dame St., Lachine, Qc. H8S 2C4. Income tax receipts are available upon request. We also need volunteers who will be available to help us (cooks, assistant cooks, servers at the tables or for general work. For any info, please call 514-469-9954.