Neighborhood notes

Dear Comrades, These are the kids from the Youth Dart League that will be going to play in the Nationals in Winnipeg. They are as follows, from Lachine: Ashley Gilbert, Samantha Gibbons and Jennifer Delisle. From Quebec: Joel Asselin, Melyna Maher, Philippe Rousseau and Jonathan Rousseau, and from Sherbrooke: Michael Perron. They will be leaving in May. We wish them the best of luck. There will be a Snooker and 9 ball Tournament on Apr. 26th. For snooker it will be $10 per player and 9 ball is $15 per player. Start time is at 9 a.m.. For more info contact Gordie Biggs at 514-637-8002. Comedian Joey Elias is doing a benefit show on Apr. 25th. Lasagna will be served and the cost is $20. Tickets are on sale at the bar. Reserve seats early as they are going fast. Please note that there will be adult content. The Sunday Mixed Dart League is having their banquet on Sat. May 10th. The music will be provided by Kamal Mikhall. Everyone is welcome after 8:30 p.m. with a small donation of $5. There will be a summer dart league starting on Wed., May 14th at 7 p.m. There is a sign up sheet on the board for all those who want to play. We have a spacious and beautiful hall for rent for weddings, birthdays, or anniversaries. There is a great bar area, spacious lounge, and large main hall with dance floor and seating capacity for 180 people. For any or all info contact Gordie Biggs at 514-637-8002. We also have a total of 30 dart boards for whoever would like to rent the hall for dart leagues or tournaments. Get well wishes to all who are feeling ill. Have a great week and until next time. Carol Shedrick, Publicity.

We will be hosting a Roast Chicken Supper on April 26th at 5:30 p.m.. Price is $10. Please R.S.V.P. by April 24th. For info call 514-631-5786.

St. Andrew’s has two bright halls to rent. For info please call 514-634-1467 or 514-634-0271. The New to You Boutique is open every Friday.

The Vanilla and Chocolate cookies will be on sale throughout April. Get your order from any member of Girl Guides. For any special orders, contact 514-927-2207 (Diane) or 514-634-2774 (Sinclair).

Dreams, Drugs & Decisions – How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs. Randy Johnston provides facts about marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, LSD and crystal meth, highlighting tools to prevent, recognize and to intervene in drug abuse situations. Q/A period. Tuesday, Apr. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Lakeside Academy, 5050 Sherbrooke St., Lachine. For parents and teens. Free admission. We welcome you!

For the benefit of the Soupe Maison (Lachine) a spaghetti-dinner will be held on Fri., Apr. 25th, 6:30 p.m. in the basement of Saint-Andre-Hubert Church, 4360 Broadway, Lachine. Dance, music and animation with Nicole Beauchemin. Tickets are on sale at $10 each. For reservations call Mr. Gerard Lefebvre, or Mrs. A. Lafrance at (514) 469-9954 or (514) 634-7585.

A lively and entertaining musical, lyrics by Howard Clark, music composed by Stephanie Coward-Yaskiw, will take place at Summerlea United Church, 225-50th Ave., Lachine on Sat., May 3rd at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. “The Invitation” is about a group of people who are invited to build the Kingdom. The Kingdom building party is not quite what many of the expect, however they do gain a sense of what is necessary to make the Realm of God become a reality. All are welcome to attend this lively musical. A freewill offering will help support St. Columba House. For more information please call the church office at 514-634-2651.

In honour of Civitan International’s 91st Anniversary , the Lachine/West Island Civitan Club is observing the month of April as “Civitan Awareness Month”. Tom Austin, President of the Lachine/West Island Civitan Club, says it is the time for Civitan Members to reflect on the history of the organization, focus on membership recruitment, and make the community aware of Civitan’s purpose and professional programs. Civitan’s purpose is to provide programs for personal and professional development while encouraging service to the worldwide community. Civitan has traditionally helped the intellectually handicapped. The Civitan Creed is generated in “Service”. The Lachine/West Island Club supports: The Lakeshore Art Show in aid of the West Island Adaptation Centre for the Intellectually Handicapped: La Vie Automme/Training in Independent Living (AVA/TIL), West Island Citizen Advocacy, WIRIH Group Homes, Battered Women’s Shelter, Cdn. Cititan Foundation. The Lachine/West Island Civitan Club was chartered in 1963, Giving 45 year of community service. For further info on Civitan call 514-626-1355.

You are invited to “A Wedding to Die For” – another Dorval-Strathmore United Church Murder Mystery Dinner. There will be 2 performances. April 26th and April 27th, at 6:30 p.m. at 310 Brookhaven (corner Carson) in Dorval. Tickets are $30 per person ($25 for seniors and students) and include dinner and the show. Advance ticket sales only (none sold at the door). Call Lorraine at 514-631-9879 to reserve today.

Meadowbrook will be holding a Portfolio Day on April 24th from 12:45-2:00 p.m. and a Renaud-Bray French Book Sale (Loft des Enfants) from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment only on the same date.

April 4th, Earth Day, started off a month long fundraiser. The kids spent the day learning about how precious our water is and are now raising money to build a well in India. Go Dorval Go!! Mark Sun. June 15 on your calendar for the 2008 Montreal Spring Sprint for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Click on www.braintumour.ca for info.

Donna Laberge will be showing her paintings at the Dorval Library, 1401 Lakeshore Dr., from Apr. 7 to May 4. Diane Boyer will be showing her paintings at the Dorval City Hall, 60 Martin Ave., from Apr. 7 to May 4.

An Exhibition and Sale of Art Works will take place at the Sarto Desnoyer Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore, Salon S033, on Friday, Apr. 25th from 7-9 p.m. (vernissage); Sat. Apr. 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 27th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 10% of proceeds donated to WIAIH (West Island Assoc. for the Intellectually Handicapped)..

The Used Clothing Boutique at the Parish of St. Andrew and St. Mark, 865 Lakeshore Drive is open every Wednesday from noon to 4:00 p.m.. For more info call 514-631-360l between 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays.

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 Pte. Claire on Fridays from 9:30 to noon. Space is limited so please register in advance by calling 514-694-5850. April 25th: Caring for the Alzheimer Caregiver.

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. The community kitchens are free and open to the community at large. For more information or to register in advance, please call 514-5850. Mon., Apr. 21: Volunteer West Island, 1 rue de l’Eglise from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fri., Apr. 25th: St. John Fisher Church 120 Summerhill from 10 a.m. to I p.m.

A series of public consultations will take place on the following dates and times to assess the growing needs and concerns of seniors. West Island seniors are encouraged to take part. Seating is limited so please register in advance by calling 5140694-5850.

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.

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

The Dorval Garden Club will its its monthly meeting on Mon., Apr. 28th, 7:30 p.m. at the Dorval Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore, Dorval. Caroline Begg, a McGill soils Professor will speak on the topic of “Organic Vegetable Gardening”. Yearly membership $10, guest fee $3.00. New members welcome. Website: dorvalhort.turfs2surf.com.

A cell phone on the Lakeshore Road between 45th and 32nd Avenue in Lachine. If you have found it please call 514-639-7977.