Neighbourhood notes

Watch for the bulletins on the Vegas Tournament with date to be advised shortly.

Corn Roast on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. All the corn you can eat for $5.00. This also includes music by D.J. Donald Smith. Tickets to be purchased in advance.

Military Whist will resume on Monday, September 8th, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. All card players welcome. Make up a table and have fun!. $5.00 includes prizes and refreshments.

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

Our hall is available for rentals for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. Contact Gord Biggs at 514 637 8002.

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

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.

The Bishop Whelan Holiday Bazaar that will be held on Saturday November 29th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 244 de La Presentation Avenue in Dorval. Mark your calendars! Crafts, baked goods, used books and of course, our BW Raffle with great prizes! See you there! To rent a craft table, please call at 514 637-6073 or email at bwhsa@lbpsb.qc.ca.

Our volunteer numbers have recently dropped due to retirement or poor health. We are seeking more volunteers this Fall to prepare meals, drive or deliver meals, or to be part of a clean-up team.

If you are looking for a dynamic and very rewarding organization to volunteer a couple of hours of your time each month (or more if you wish), please call Lucy French at 514-634-9191 or Pierrette Gregoire at 514-637-6805 for more information.

Classes are starting in September and will be offered three days a week. The course is designed for all fitness levels. Classes are taught as a "circuit"; they improve the cardiovascular system, muscular strength and endurance as well as core strength. Classes end with stretching and a relaxation period.

The fall session schedule: Saturday 8:30-9:45 a.m. (September 13 - November 8), Tuesday 5:00-6:00 p.m. (September 16-November 4) and Thursday 8:00-9:00 p.m. (September 18-November 6).

Each session costs $60. If you register for 2 sessions the cost is $110 and 3 sessions cost $150. For more information and to register call Sarah Lynch-LeCouffe at 514-639-7304 or contact her at chrislecouffe@videotron.ca.

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.

There are a few places left for 2008/2009. The Dorval Elementary Pre-Kindergarten offers a bilingual, structured program which prepares children for their kindergarten year. For more information contact Antonella Baratta at 514-947-7899 or dorvalelementarypre-k@sympatico.ca. or visit our website dorvalelementary.lbpsb.qc.ca

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 until September 2nd. Monic Fournier will be showing her paintings at the Dorval City Hall, 60 Martin av. Dorval, until September 2nd. For information: 514-633-4000.

All 35 + singles are invited to their 'Farewell to Summer Dance Party', to be held on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 8 p.m. Dress Code is Casual. Location: Ste. Catherine Laboure Church, 448 Trudeau, corner of Clement in LaSalle. Admission $12 includes door prizes- midnight snack (Pizza) - free line dance lessons 7 to 8 p.m. For Information call 514-366-8600.

For next year we will be pleased to welcome back Carole Cole and to welcome Linda Rodd as our new Treasurer. 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.

Friday, Sept.19, 2008, at 7:30 pm, at Dorval-Strathmore United Church, 310 Brookhaven, Dorval (Corner Carson). Donation: $5.00 per person. Contact: (514) 631-8641 before Sept. 17.

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.

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 for a happy 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.