Neighbourhood notes

The Strawberry Dessert Card Party was a brilliant success with thanks to Marlene Dulude who prepared all refreshments and worked diligently in obtaining the excellent prizes. Thanks also to her committee who helped.

Congratulations are in order to Adeline and Jimmy Doyle who recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary.

Our Golf Tournament was a huge success. You have to have special people to make a day like this worthwhile. All members of the committee should be congratulated and a big big thank you to Brian Doyle, Glenn Nicol and Donald Smith.

Many prizes were purchased, thanks to the people who spent their time, namely Helen Carignan and Dorothy Cortese. All those who donated prizes will be receiving a letter of thanks. Also thanks to Olive Fell, Lise Shepitko, Alma Smith, Claude, Lou the Chef and the terrific kitchen staff who worked fastidiously all headed by Tammy. This will be a day to be remembered. Tremendous hard work but worth it!

Watch for the bulletins on the Vegas Tournament. Military Whist will resume on September 8th, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. All card players welcome.

General Meeting will be held September 9th, 2008 at 2:00 P.M.

We are making every effort to have a corn roast during September. Date to be advised.

Hope you are finally enjoying the summer.

The golf Tournament is Saturday September 6th. This is a steak dinner, sign-up to play golf is a must. For further information call (514) 631-5786.

Since this year is the Legions 45th Year Anniversary, a group of us arranged this special event to give back to the communities and to show appreciation.

Bowser & Blue – Benefit Show (Fund Raiser) at Beaconsfield High School , 250 Beaurepaire Drive, Beaconsfield on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., For Information and Tickets: (514) 626-4743 or (514) 626-7910

Many events are happening in the upcoming week. Don’t forget Regatta Night is open to all are members at the pool. You don’t have to be on our swim/diving/syncro teams to participate. Everyone is welcome! Come join the fun and enjoy our corn roast also. This will be happening on August 21st.

Our awards night will be on August 23rd, come and join us at our BBQ at 5:30 followed by awards distribution and much more!

Congratulations to our swimmers, divers & syncro people for you hard work and dedication. The Syncro person of the week is Shawna Pierson diver of the week is Christian Pauletto & Swimmer of the week is Vincent Gagnon.

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.

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

Dixie Pool is currently receiving applications for Lifeguard positions for the 2008/2009 season. Interested applicants should send their resumé no later than September 15th to: Dixie Pool Hiring, c/o 348-44th Avenue, Lachine, Quebec, H8T 2K4.

Our Uniform Sale and collection of School Fees will take place on Aug. 19th and 20th. We are in 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.

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.

Melodia Choir is looking for Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses for the 2008-2009 season. Rehearsals start on Saturday, September 6th at Lakeside Heights Baptist Church in Pointe-Claire. Our repertoire includes folk, Broadway, ballads, Pop songs. We sing in aid of various associations' fundraising efforts.

For more information about joining the choir or about working with Melodia on future concerts, please call 514.631.6533 or 514.630.4328.

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).

Nga Nguyen and Carol Noel will be showing their paintings at the Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval from August 4th to September 2nd. Monic Fournier will be showing her paintings at the Dorval City Hall, 60 Martin av. Dorval, until September 2nd. For information please call 514-633-4000.

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.

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.