Neighbourhood notes

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

Military Whist will resume on Monday September 8th, 2008 at 1:00p.m. All card players welcome. $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, weddings, anniversaries, etc. Contact Gordie Biggs at 514-637-8002.

The Sunday Mixed Dart League starts on Sept.14th. If you are interested in playing, there is a sign-up sheet on the board. The Wednesday Night Dart League has started. If you are interested in playing, go and visit the hall.

Our sympathies go out to the Doyle Family in the passing of Jimmy Doyle.

Have a great week and until next time.

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.

WLRC wrapped up another great summer. Special thanks should be given to our Directors, Staff, Volunteers and Members who made this summer such a success. From the Open house to the Closing BBQ & Awards night and all the events in between the teamwork of everyone contributed to our success! We were delighted to be able to extend our pool hours and hope that our members enjoyed an extra week our pool was opened. Please note next week we will have a full list of all the results from our awards night and want to congratulate everyone who participated in our many events and joined us in our memorable summer.

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.

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.

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Lakeside Academy students: Arielle de Pagter, Lisa Hanash, Vandana Patel and Amanda Jane Tilson. Their projects will be part of the International Baccalaureate for 2009 publication entitled 50 Excellent Personal Projects. These same 4 projects were sent to Cardiff in the UK as samples for the moderation process last March. Congratulations once again and we wish them the best of luck in their future studies. A note of interest: Lakeside Academy is being used to film a movie entitled “the Trotsky” an English Canadian project produced by Park Ex Pictures (Bon Cop, Bad Cop). The script written by Jacob Tierney, takes place in the world of students. Lakeside Academy will for a moment be an important character in the story. Filming has already begun and will continue over the weekends of September 6 and 7th, 20 and 21st, 27th and 28th between 7am and 8pm. What excitement for lakeside!

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.

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese art that is practiced for health, relaxation and self-defense. Tai Chi is suitable for men and women of all ages. Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at Summerlea United Church (225 50th Avenue) and start on September 17th. Come and try a free introductory class. For information call Rick at 514-634-4827.

Flea market at 397, 44th Avenue, Lachine, Saturday, September 13th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wonderful bargains including a piano. All indoors. For more info call (514) 637-8930.

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 please call Bill Spears at 514-683-2319.

Registration for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10th at St. Paul’s Church on 44th Avenue between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Meeting nights will be as follows:

St. Paul’s Anglican Church: Guides - Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownies – Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Summerlea United Church: Pathfinders – Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Night and place to be determined for Sparks and Rangers Come and join the fun! Call Diane at 514-927-2207

An Alpha Dinner and Video talk: “Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?” is being held at: Lakeshore Evangelical Church, 470 Brookhaven, Dorval (corner of Herron Road). Wed., Sep.17th, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. Open to all. R.S.V.P. or for information call: 514-631-7249 or email alpha@lakeshorechurch.ca. For additional information, please visit: www.alphacanada.org

The Dorval Preschool Coop is celebrating 50 years in Dorval! If you or anyone you know was a member over the years bring your family and come join the celebration on September 13th, 2008 @ 14h00 – 18h00 at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Admission is free. There will be plenty of food, games and prizes. We are looking for photos and memories. For more info please contact (514) 422-1010 or dorvalpreschool50@gmail.com or check out our website www.dorvalpreschoolcoop.org

Learn public speaking, presentation and leadership skills at Dorval City Toastmasters Club. Group meets in the Sarto Desnoyers 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).

Alain Brazeau will be showing his paintings at the Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval from September 1st to September 30th. Gaetane Lemieux will be showing her paintings at the Dorval City Hall, 60 Martin av. Dorval, from September 1st to September 30th. For information please call 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Registration for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10th at St. Paul’s Church on 44th Avenue between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Meeting nights will be as follows: St. Paul’s Anglican Church: Guides - Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownies – Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Summerlea United Church: Pathfinders – Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Night and place to be determined for Sparks and Rangers Come and join the fun! Call Diane at 514-927-2207

Flea market 397, 44th Avenue, Lachine. Saturday, September 13th from 9a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wonderful bargains including a piano. All indoor. For more info call 514 637-8930.

The Dorval Preschool Coop is celebrating 50 years in Dorval. If you or anyone you know was a member over the years bring your family and come join the celebration on September 13th, 2008, 14h00 -18h00 at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Admission is free. There will be plenty of food, games and prizes.

We are looking for photos and memories. For more info please contact (514) 422-1010 or dorvalpreschool50@gmail.com or check out our website www.dorvalpreschoolcoop.org

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

Pine Beach Scouting is holding registration on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 6:30 – 8:00p.m. for boys and girls 5-7 years old (Beavers) 8-10 years old (Cubs) and Scouts ages 11-16. Weekly meetings are held at the Pine Beach Community Hall, 1510 Herron Road. Outdoor activities overnight camps, fun and friendship. Call (514) 457-9199 for information.

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).

Alain Brazeau will be showing his paintings at the Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval from September 1st to September 30th. Gaetane Lemieux will be showing her paintings at the Dorval City Hall, 60 Martin av. Dorval, from September 1st to September 30th.

The General Meeting will take place at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre September 2nd at 7p.m. Registration for members and Dorval residents only for Art Classes in watercolour, oil painting, acrylic painting, pastels and drawing given during the fall in Salon C. Non members and non residents may register starting Sept 4th. For information please call 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.

Make sure you eat well and remain in control of your budget and come to these free ACEF’s workshops at The Teapot Center in September. Places are limited, register NOW at The Teapot: 514 637-5627. Everybody is welcome for this activity!

You are in debt and you find it hard to cope? Register at ACEF’s free workshop DEALING WITH DEBTS by phoning 514 362-1771. It’s Wednesday September 17 at 6:30 PM in ACEF’s office, 6734 Monk Boulevard in Montreal (Metro Monk in Ville Emard Ward).

Free Yoga lessons in Kirkland Park (at Centre Fernand-Laplaine in cold or rainy weather) in Ville Saint-Pierre. Wednesdays at 4 pm, until October 8th. Registration: 514-365-7000.

Free Saint-Pierre walking club on Thursdays at 6.30 pm. One hour. Meeting point at the Kirkland Park pool chalet. Information: 514-365-7000.

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.

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.

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, call 514-469-9954.