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Jokemasters Toastmasters meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 1440Stanley St., Room 611. Gue... Tip Sheet...
Jokemasters Toastmasters meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 1440Stanley St., Room 611. Guests welcome. Visitwww.jokemasters.freetoasthost.com or call 450-665-2576.
Creative Writing Workshop with Jeanette Paul entitled "A WritingSampler: Discover Your Genre." Each participant will try their hand atwriting a variety of short fiction and nonfiction pieces. For allwriting levels. Offered by St Lambert Memorial Library, 490 Mercille,St Lambert Sept. 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 28. Cost is $100 for10-week session Registration begins: Sept. 11 for St Lambert residentsand Sept. 18 for all others. Call 450-466-3910.
Cover Letter and Resumé Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at YouthEmployment Services, 630 René Lévesque Blvd. W. Free of charge. Alsooffered on Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 (same hours). Call 514-878-9788.
In an Insecure World Are We Identifying the Right Threat? Lecture givenby Elizabeth May at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425Metcalfe Ave. in Westmount. Free of charge. Call 514-937-9471.
The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley meets at 2 p.m. at Auberge WestBrome on Highway 139 in Brome. Guest speaker Joseph Graham will speakon Naming the Laurentians: A History of Place Names Up North. Freeguest day. New members welcome to join for $35, or $60 per couple. Call450-248-4168.
Women and Health: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hormones. Presentation at7 p.m. by the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada - MontrealSection at 7 p.m. at the Gelber Conference Centre, 2 Cummings Square.Admission $5. Call 514-733-7589.
The Westmount Horticultural Society meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at theWestmount Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Guest speaker Sandy Ives fromthe Ottawa River Iris Society will speak on Irises Through the Seasons.Guest fee $5, annual membership is $15. Call 514-932-9349.
Imaging the Human Brain. Presentation by Dr. Allan Evans of theMontreal Neurological Institute at a meeting held by the St. JamesLiterary Society at 7:30 p.m. at the McGill Faculty Club, 3450 McTavishSt. Guest fee $10, $3. Call 514-484-0146.
The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club holds its annual WelcomeNight and Convivium at the Beaconsfield Golf Club, 49 Golf Ave. inPointe Claire. Evening begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed bydinner and a meeting. Tickets $25. Call 514-697-7104.
Advances in Cancer Research...From the Lab to the Patient. Public forumon new developments in cancer research with scientists from theWeizmann Institute of Science and the McGill Cancer Centre at 7:30 p.m.at McGill University, 1200 Pine Ave. Free admission but reservationsrequired. Call 514-342-0777.
Basic Business French Course. An 4-week introductory course from 9 a.m.to noon at Youth Employment Services, 630 René Lévesque Blvd. W. Cost$65. Call 514-878-9788.
The Nuts and Bolts of Starting Your Own Business. The first in a 5-partseries from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Youth Employment Services, 630 RenéLévesque Blvd. W. Cost $65. Call 514-878-9788.
Nutrition in a Nutshell. Workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. given bydietician Sarah Fuks at the YM-YWHA Ben Weider Jewish Community Centre,5400 Westbury Ave. Cost $20, $15 for members. Call 514-737-6551, Local240.
The Goldbloom Family Forum returns with featured guest speaker RabbiDavid Rosen on the subject “Are we making any headway in our relationswith the churches?” at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 4100 SherbrookeSt. W. Free. Call 514-937-3575.
Market Segment and Positioning: The Entrepreneur’s Building Blocks forSuccess . Seminar given by marketing professor Robert Soroka presentedby ProMontreal Entrepreneurs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 5151 Côte St.Catherine Rd. Cost $5. Call 514-345-6419.
The University Women’s Club holds its opening meeting of the seasonfrom 6 to 9 p.m. at the Atwater Club, 3505 Atwater Ave. Cost $27.50includes dinner. Reserve by Sept. 8. Call 514-934-1362.
Na’amat Montreal, City Woman Group, offers a Makeover Magic Event at7:15 p.m. at Avanti Spa, 6775 Decarie Blvd. Reservations necessary.Call 514-484-0252.
The West End Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at Knox CrescentKensington and First Presbyterian Church, 6225 Godfrey Ave. in N.D.G.Horticulturalist Julie Boudreau will speak on selecting garden plantsbased on fragrance. Guest fee $5. Call 514-488-2748.
Seaway Swingers Square Dance Club of Greenfield Park holds an openhouse fro m7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Centre d’Accueil Champlain, 5050 PlaceNogent in Brossard. No dance experience necessary - couples, singles,teenagers and adults of all ages welcome. Free of charge. Also beingheld on Sept. 21 (same time). Call 450-923-0412.
The Lakeshore Weavers' Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Point Claire. Anyone interestedin weaving and/or spinning is welcome to attend. Call 514-761-1406.
The C.G. Jung Society of Montreal holds its fall social event andpoetry reading at 6:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave.Admission is $15. Call 514-481-8664.
O-Ho Quilters 10th Anniversary Celebration Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at the Ormstown Curling Club, 7 Châteauguay St. in Ormstown.Admission $5 includes refreshments. Also on Sept. 16 (same hours).
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada holds a multimediapresentation rain of shine, followed by a telescope view of planets,stars and galaxies at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne deBellevue. Call 514-398-7811.
Myasthenia Gravis support group meets from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at theMontreal Neurological Hospital, 3801 University St.,Killam conferenceroom - WB201. A presentation will be given by Maria Huber on MyastheniaGravis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Therapy. Call 514-398-5358.
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild holds its 35th annual exhibition offine embroidery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. atStewart Hall Cultural Centre, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe Claire. Freeadmission. Call 450-458-7978.
West Indian Night held by the Men’s and Women’s Association of theChurch of St. James the Apostel at 7 p.m. at Shatford Hall, 1439 Ste.Catherine St. W. Tickets $20 include music, food and entertainment.Call 514-849-7577.
Mile End Memories offers a walking tour Mile End’s religious memories(short circuit) from 2 to 4:30 p.m. with Aldo Marchini and JanisZubalik meeting at the Church of Saint-Enfant-Jésus, 5039 St. DominiqueSt. Cost $10. French tour is offered on Sept. 23. Call 514-849-9543.
The Royal Canadian Legion Greenfield Park holds their 22nd annualVeteran’s Reunion of Branch 94 veterans starting at 5 p.m. at 205Empire Ave. in Greenfield Park. Tickets $20 include happy hour from 5to 7 p.m., buffet supper followed by dancing. Call 450-466-0308.
Historical Walking Tour of the Private Clubs of Montreal - famousmembers of private club buried in Mount Royal Cemetery led by MerleChristopher from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is free and features periodcostumes and an antique horse drawn hearse, live music and afundraising barbecue for Sun Youth (begins at noon). Call 514-279-7358.
N.D.G. Festival in the Park from noon to 7 p.m. in N.D.G. Park (alsoknown as Girouard Park) organized by the Emporess Cultural Centre, theN.D.g. Community Council and local artist. Call 514-885-2846.
The Montreal West Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at MontrealWest Town Hall, 50 Westminster Ave. S. Micheloe Cartier will speak onDahlias. Guest fee $5.
The Women’s Canadian Club of Montreal presents Desmond Morton speakingon Why are we in Afghanistan? at the Unitarian Church, 5035 deMaisonneuve Blvd. W. Lecture is at 12:30 p.m. but coffee and sandwichesare from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Guest fee $10.
La Fondation Humanitas offers a bilingual course on Ancient Greece andContemporary Film on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. starting thisweek and continuing to Dec. 11. Cost $100. Call 450-445-8897.
Education Fair hosted by Montreal Families, the Magazine for Parentsfrom 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Midtown, 420 Sherbrooke St. W.and on Sept. 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Pointe Claire(Highway 40 and St. John’s Blvd.) in Pointe Claire. Private school fromMontreal along with special needs schools and associations, learningand tutoring centre, public schools, the Lester B. Pearson School Boardand the Quebec Association of Independent Schools. There will also berepresentatives from boarding schools from Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotiaand the U.S. Call 514-487-8881.
Flight From Death: Quest for Immortality. Film and discussion seriesFilms That Transform: In Dialogue with Others on the Journey. McGill inWhole Person Care presents Balfour Mount and Thomas Hutchinson at 7p.m. at McGill University, Moyse Hall, 853 Sherbrooke St. W. Cost $10,$5 for students and seniors. Call 514-398-2298.
Special Video Night - Chimp Minds and Animals Behaving Badly. Videopresentation at the first meeting of the season of the ZoologicalSociety of Montreal at 7:30 p.m. at the Montreal Anglican Diocese, 1444Union Ave. Call 514-845-8317.
Kishindo Introduction The Way of Ki and Heart. Twelve-week coursesponsored by the Montreal Tao Sangha from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2000Northcliffe Ave. #302. Cost $200. Call 514-939-0773.
Grass Roots Women: Key to Development in the Forgotten India. Lecturegiven by Sheila Arnopoulos presented by the Canadian Institute ofInternational Affairs at 5:30 p.m. at McGill University, LeacockBuilding, Room 232. Free admission. Call 514-933-9047.
News You Can Use About Prostate Cancer. Lecture presented by CedarCanSupport/Faire Face from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Omni Hotel, 1050Sherbrooke St. W. Free admission. Call 514-845-1666.
Supermarket Smarts Aisle by Aisle. Workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. givenby dietician Sarah Fuks at the YM-YWHA Ben Weider Jewish CommunityCentre, 5400 Westbury Ave. Cost $20, $15 for members. Call514-737-6551, Local 240.
Spiritual Meditation Course. A free five-week course from 7 to 9 p.m.presented by the Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre at the Greene AvenueCommunity Centre, 1090 Greene Ave. To register, call 514-335-7749.
Mile End Memories offers a walking tour Mile End’s religious memories(long circuit with rapid walking) from 2 to 4:30 p.m. with Joshua Wolfemeeting at the Church of Saint-Enfant-Jésus, 5039 St. Dominique St.Cost $10. French tour is offered on Sept. 23. Call 514-849-9543.
Roaring Twenties Night hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, 205 EmpireAve., Greenfield Park. A chicken a la king supper with salad anddessert will be served starting at 6 p.m., followed by dancing. Music by Tommy Fenandes. Cost $13, dance only $5. Everybody welcome.Call 450-466-0308.
The Zoological Society of Montreal offers a field trip to Parc duMont-Tremblant, Quebec leaving from the Atwater Library at 8:30 a.m.and returning for 6 p.m. Cost $55, $50 for members includes bus andpark entrance. Bring your own lunch and snacks. Call 514-845-8317.
Lecture Series: "Your Spiritual Core" with Anant Jesse, presented bythe NHC Institute Community Centre at 4240 Girouard Ave in NDG, from 7p.m. to 9 p.m.Cost is $10. For more information, call 514-485-3859 orvisit www.nhcinsitute.com.
An Emergency Room Primer: How to Visit the ER and Survive! Lecturegiven by physician and radio personality Dr. Mitch Shulman at 7 p.m. ata meeting held by the St. James Literary Society at the McGill FacultyClub, 3450 McTavish St. Guest fee $10, $3 for students. Call514-484-0146.
Creative Writing Workshop with Jeanette Paul entitled "A WritingSampler: Discover Your Genre." Each participant will try their hand atwriting a variety of short fiction and nonfiction pieces. For allwriting levels. Offered by St Lambert Memorial Library, 490 Mercille,St Lambert Sept. 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 28. Cost is $100 for10-week session Registration begins: Sept. 11 for St Lambert residentsand Sept. 18 for all others. Call 450-466-3910.
Making Wise Choices: When Eating Out, When Eating In, When on the Go.Workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. given by dietician Sarah Fuks at theYM-YWHA Ben Weider Jewish Community Centre, 5400 Westbury Ave. Cost$20, $15 for members. Call 514-737-6551, Local 240.AMI-Quebec launchesmonthly free workshops on mental health issues over the telephone.Topics include depression, anxiety, early warning signs, etc. Call514-486-1448.
Montreal Urban Hikers offer a guided walking tour of Latin Montrealmeeting at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of St. Denis St. and Mont Royal Ave.Donation $2. Call 514-366-9108.
Mile End Memories offers a walking tour Voices from Mile End’s Mainfrom 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. meeting at the southwest corner of St.Laurent Blvd. and Mont Royal Ave. Free of charge. To reserve, call514-286-0334.
Free Job Training Program for adults with or without Secondary V.Course includes career exploration, job search techniques and a stagein a company and computer. Offered by the LaSalle Adult EducationCentre, 1050 Fifth Ave. in Verdun. Call 514-765-8444.
The Zoological Society of Montreal offers a trip: Jacques Cartier andthe Beaupre Coasts, Quebec on Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 7 to 9). Call514-845-8317.
The Shield of Athena Family Services holds their annual art auction tobenefit victims of family violence on Nov. 12 at Marché Bonsecours. Ifyou are an artist and are interested in participating, please call514-274-8117.
Single Person’s Association (SPAMontreal) invites all singles 30+ totheir Sunday Social Mixed Tennis, every Sunday until October at theLachine Tennis Club from 1 to 3 p.m. Tennis Canada instructor on site.Cost $7. They also are holding registration for their singles mixedcurling league which run every Sunday at 6 p.m. from Sept. to May atthe Montreal West Curling Club. No experience necessary. Call (514)364-0260.
Nicotine Anonymous, a self-help group for anyone with a desire to stopsmoking cigarettes/using nicotine holds weekly meetings on Saturdays.Call (514)769-6343.
The ManKind Project, a bilingual open men’s group offers men theopportunity to challenge themselves and make health choices about theirfuture with support groups, trainings and workshops. They meets everysecond Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke St.W. Call (514)918-6288.
Arthritis Montreal offers arthritis exercises withphysiotherapist, consisting of exercises for the whole body, shortaerobic session, and relaxation period. Location: Sarto DesnoyerCommunity Centre, 1335 Lakeshore, Dorval. For more information, call514-631-3288.
VONMontreal foot-care clinics are offered at many community facilitiessuch as senior’s centres, retirement and nursing homes. Cost $22.(514)866-6801.
Cardiac Rehab Program at the Catherine Booth Hospital features 24sessions of exercises and 6 educational sessions. Free. To register,call (514) 481-0431, Local 1004.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous H.O.W., a non-profit self-help supportgroup for people who would like to learn how to stop eatingcompulsively. Call (514) 484-0547.
Twelve Step Group for adults raised in alcoholic or dysfunctional homesmeets every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Westmount Baptist Church, 4755Sherbrooke St. W. Call (514) 721-5959.
One Parent Families Association, a group for single parents who areseparated, divorced or widowed, meets every Saturday for breakfast at 9a.m. They also hold other social events. Children welcome. Call (514)428-0354.
White Ensign Club – Navy, Wrens, Merchant Navy Veterans, meets on thethird Thursday of each month, 8 p.m. at HMCS Donnacona, 2055 DrummondSt. Call (514) 685-6813.
Mary’s Recovery, self-help groups for people who need help in dealingwith fear, anger, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias,insomnia and gambling addiction. Bilingual weekly meetings at the YMCAin Westmount. Call (514) 485-2194.
Recovery Inc., a non-profit international self-help group for managingfears, anger, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, meets Mondays,7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 4940A MacDonald Ave. Call (514)481-4258. On the West Island, call (514) 697-8783.
Jewish Employment Montreal (JEM) Supported Employment Program offersjob-search assistance, training and support to Montrealers who havemental illness or intellectual, developmental and learningdisabilities. (514) 345-2625, Local 0.
The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada. Chesed Direct ServiceNetwork offers confidential crisis intervention services for men andwomen living with HIV/AIDS, and a group for their family and friends.Call (514) 733-7589.
Women Aware, a non-profit organization run by women who have surviveddomestic violence, offers support groups. The Be Aware phone line isopen Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at (514) 489-1110 or toll-freeat 1-(866)-489-1110.
The Lakeshore Stamp Club meets every second Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.at St. John the Baptist Church, 233 Ste. Claire Ave. in Pointe Claire.(514) 697-2952.
Alzheimer Groupe Inc. holds weekly support group meetings for spouseswith mates at home and in placement and for adult children. They alsooffer activity groups for individuals in the early stages of thedisease and related disorders. They are now accepting names for theirnew spousal support group to be held on the West Island. Call (514)485-7233.
Alzheimer Society of Montreal offers a support group to people in theearly stages of the disease. It also offers caregiver support groups,information and training. Call (514) 369-0800.
Look Good, Feel Better helps women cope with the appearance-relatedside effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Workshops on thelast Monday of each month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lakeshore GeneralHospital. Call (514) 630-2225, Local 4073.
The South Shore Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30p.m. at the St.Lambert Curling Club, 660 Oak Ave. in St. Lambert. Call(450)635-6376.
Tip Sheet and It’s A Date are listings for non-profit organizations.Thefeature is published in the paper once a month, on the Monday beforeeach first of the month. It is also updated weekly on the website.Deadline for submissions is one week before publication. Sendsubmissions to Patricia Wright, c/o The Gazette, 1010 Ste. CatherineSt. W., Suite 200, Montreal, Que. H3B 5L1; emailpwright@thegazette.canwest.com or send a fax to (514) 987-2638.
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