Neighborhood notes

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 514-637-8002.

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

An update on our social evening for July 12th at 6 p.m. The price is $7 which includes hot dogs or hamburgers, salad, dessert and coffee. Where else can you get such a bargain?

Pick up darts still on Monday at 7 p.m.

Our hall is for rent, call 514-631-5786 for info. Now that the vacation season is with us drive safely. Best wishes to all.

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

We have a busy week coming up at our pool. On Monday we will be having watermelon football at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday is our very popular Movie Night, Friday we will be having Fun Day with a BBQ at noon followed by games. On Sat. we will be having our WLRC Swim-A-Thon in the morning.

Don’t forget to sign up for our Members Dinner on Aug. 1st at Topaz Restaurant. Members and friends are welcome; space is limited so sign up early (at the pool office).

Congratulations to our swimmers, divers and syncro people for your hard work and dedication. The Syncro person of the week is Robyn Hensworth. Diver of the week is Leah McCarthy and Swimmer of the week is Jillian Pauletto.

Our news for this week and the rest of the season can be found on the information board when you enter the pool. For more information about any of our events please drop by our office for more details or call us at 514-637-0703.

Our Uniform Sale and collection of School Fees will take place on Aug. 19th and 20th. We are in desperate need of volunteers to assist with the Uniform Sale. If you are available and would like to help, please call the school at 514-637-2505. The sale will be from noon to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19th and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 20th. An hour or so of your help would be very appreciated. Thank you. Best wishes to everyone for a happy and safe summer.

Nourri Source Breast Feed Group meets every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Centre Gariepy, 800 Sherbrooke St., Lachine. On Wed., July 23rd a Dental Hygienist will be our guest speaker. Welcome to all.

Bus users will be glad to hear that these Metro buses run all day now and not just in peak hours. Gas prices are high…it’s a great way to reach Lionel Groulx Metro quickly and using your bus transfer, continuing your journey on the Metro….also avoiding searching for parking spaces and paying parking fees. It was reported that a trip on the 173 bus from 48th Ave. and Victoria in Lachine to Lionel Groulx Metro, and a metro ride to Place d’Armes took only 35 minutes. This service is from Monday to Friday. Bus schedules can be picked up at bus stations or info can be obtained by calling 514-288-6287.

Guiding in Lachine has concluded another successful year. The adult members met for a BBQ to review the last year and to plan for next year.

Activities for the last year as included many outings and service projects. Visits have made to Upper Canada Village, Quinn Farm, Beaver Lake and Parc Rene Levesque, and of course the usual camping trips to Lac Adair in the Laurentians.

Girls have provided service at all levels. They sung carols to seniors, helped out at craft fairs and bazaars, Made Easter gifts for Meals on Wheels, participated in the Guignolée food drive, and helped clean up the Lachine Lakeshore. In addition we have contributed to World Friendship and sent activity packages to the small country of Dominica.

One of our long time members lost all her possessions in a recent fire and the Guiding ommunity has been pleased to be able to support her. For next year we will be pleased to welcome back Carole Cole and to welcome Linda Rodd as our new Treasurer.

Once again we would like to express our appreciation to all leaders, parents, churches and the City of Lachine for their ongoing support. Registration for 2008/2009 will take place on Wed., Sept. 10th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church.

For more information, or to buy Girl Guide cookies call Diane at 514-927-2207 or Sinclair at 514-634-2774.

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).

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.

We invite all 35 plus singles to our “Shorts and Shades Dance Party” to be held on Sat., July 19th, starting at 8 p.m. Wear your funkiest beach shorts and shades. Location: Ste. Catherine Laboure Church, 488 Trudeau, corner of Clement in LaSalle.

Admission is $12 and includes door prizes, midnight snack and free line dance lessons from 7-8 p.m. SPA Montreal is a non-profit organization supporting singles and single-parents in the West Montreal and West Island areas, via a wide range of social, sports and children’s activities. For info call 514-366-8600.

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.

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.

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.

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.