An adoption clinic will be held for domestic pets in Hudson (514-983-1770). Clinics for bunnies (514-472-0451) and rodents (514-691-5263) are in Dorval.

At 6 p.m., head to Malones (514-421-1672) for a barbecue/dance, then after 8, dance the night away in LaSalle, Ste. Catherine Laboure Church (514-364-0260).

Volunteer Information meeting will be held by the CLSC N.D.G./Montreal West for volunteers interested in assisting the elderly and the physically disabled with everyday tasks, 2 p.m., at 2525 Cavendish Blvd., Suite 100. Also on Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. To register, call 514-484-7878, Local 3022.

Tim Dobby: 20th Century World Guitar Music in Cabot Square Park, corner of Ste. Catherine St. and Atwater Ave., from noon to 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Sharon, A Life in Times of Turmoil. Book launch and lecture with author and former Israeli Ambassador Freddy Eytan, 8:15 p.m., at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom services, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. Free of charge. A second lecture will be held here Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Movement and Change is a series of eight meetings for women to share experiences, challenges and concerns at mid-life and explore new strategies to increase their well-being. Voluntary contributions accepted. Registration begins today. Call 514-866-9941, Local 429.

Single Person's Association (SPA Montreal) holds a dance at 8 p.m. at Ste. Catherine Laboure Church, 448 Trudeau St. in LaSalle. Admission $12. Also on Sept. 16. Call 514-364-0260.

Ani-Match holds an adoption clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Finnegan's Market, 775 Main Rd., Hudson. Table reps and Barney's Biscuits on sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also on Sept. 9 and 16. Call 514-983-1770 or visit www.animatch.ca.

Mix 'n Mingle BBQ & Dance Party hosted by the Word of Mouth Singles at CJ Malones, Club Mirabel, 355 Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission $20. For information and reservations, call 514-421-1672 or 514-369-9290 or email the_next_event@yahoo.ca.

Quebec Rabbit Rescue is holding an adoption clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Provigo in Dorval Gardens shopping centre. Foster homes and donations are needed. For info: www.secours lapins.org or call 514-472-0451.

Small Victories Rodent Rescue is holding an adoption clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Provigo, 960 Herron Rd. in Dorval. For info, call 514-691-5263.

Dorval Artists Association monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval. They will also be starting registration for art lessons, which start Sept. 25. For more information, call 514-633-4000.

Free Smoking-Cessation Program classes with a trained counsellor will run for four weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Cancer Prevention Centre of the Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, 3755 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd., Room E-740. Call 514-340-8222, Local 3870 for details and registration.

Choeur EquiVox women's choral group is seeking new singers for the 2006-07 season. A good, clear voice and the enjoyment of singing in a group are required. Auditions will be held at Ecole Vincent d'Indy, 628 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. To make an appointment, call 514-277-5701.

Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club deadline for reservations for the annual Welcome Night and Convivium the be held Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Beaconsfield Golf Club, 49 Golf Ave., Pointe Claire. Tickets cost $25. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a meeting. All current and prospective members are welcome. Call 514-697-7104, or log on to www.mluwc.com.

Canada Council Literary Reading, with Wine and Cheese. Neil Bissondath reads The Unyielding Clamour of the Night, 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd. Free admission. Call 514-345-2627, Local 3017.

Seaway Swingers Square Dance Club hosts its annual open house from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. , also on Sept. 14 and 21, at the Centre d'accueil Champlain, 5050 Nogent Place in Brossard. No dance experience necessary. Adults, teens, couples and singles welcome. Admission is free. Call 450-923-0412 or 450-922-0496 for more information.

Money Laundering and Terrorism, presented by Robert Landori, author of the recently published novel Fatal Greed, at the Atwater Library auditorium, 1200 Atwater Ave., at 6:30 pm. Admission is free.

Montreal Urban Hikers Walking Club joins a Ukrainian walk and festival at 9:30 a.m. It starts at Jean Talon St. and St. Michel Blvd. A $2 donation is requested. Bring comfortable walking shoes and water.

Writing the intrigue thriller Fatal Greed. WARM (Writers Association for Resourceful Minds) presents a talk by Montreal author Robert Landori, 2 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, Room 703, 2295 St. Marc St. Free for members, $5 for others. For information, call 450-651-7044.

Crib Tournament hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 94, in Greenfield Park, starts at 1:30 p.m. Registration runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $20 per team of two. Free sweets and coffee will be served. Everybody welcome. For information, call Branch 94 at 450-466-0308.

Randonnee Aventure invites past, present and prospective members to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a hike over Mt. Ouareau and Mt. Kaaikop. For information: www.randonee.ca or 514-489-0339.

Alzheimer Groupe, with Alzheimer Society of Montreal, holds its 3rd annual Memory Walk on Mount Royal. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Smith House. All proceeds go toward Alzheimer's research. Call 514-485-7233.

Massage, Nutrition, Herbology, Focusing, Reflexology, Reiki, Energetic Healing, Acupressure. Free information sessions, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the NHC Institute, 4240 Girouard Ave. in N.D.G. For information, call 514-485-3859 or visit www.nhcinstitute.com.

Creative Writing Workshop. Registration begins today for St. Lambert residents interested in taking part in A Writing Sampler: Discover Your Genre, with Jeanette Paul. Offered by St. Lambert Memorial Library, 490 Mercille St., St. Lambert, Sept. 26-28, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $100 for 10-week session. All participants will try their hand at writing a variety of short-fiction and nonfiction pieces. Registration for non-residents Sept. 18. Call 450-466-3910.

Advances in Cancer Research ... From the Lab to the Patient. Public forum on new developments in cancer research with scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science and the McGill Cancer Centre at 7:30 p.m., McGill University, 1200 Pine Ave. Free admission, but reservations required. Call 514-342-0777.

The Goldbloom Family Forum returns with featured guest speaker Rabbi David Rosen on the subject, "Are we making any headway in our relations with the churches?" at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. Free of charge.

Book discussion of Natasha and Other Stories, by David Bezmozgis, 1:30 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd. Free for JPL members, $5 for non-members. For information, call 514-345-2627, Local 3019, or go online to www.jewishpubliclibrary.org.

Lakeshore Weavers' Guild holds its monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Drive, Point Claire. Anyone interested in weaving and/or spinning is welcome to attend. For details, call 514-761-1406.

O-Ho Quilters 10th Anniversary Celebration Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ormstown Curling Club, 7 Chateauguay St. in Ormstown. Admission $5, includes refreshments. Also on Sept. 16 (same hours).

Mile End Memories walking tour of Mile End religious landmarks (short circuit) from 2 to 4:30 p.m. with Aldo Marchini and Janis Zubalik. Meet at the Church of St. Enfant Jesus, 5039 St. Dominique St. Cost $10. French tour is offered on Sept. 23. Call 514-849-9543.

Royal Canadian Legion, Greenfield Park Branch 94, holds the 22nd annual Veterans' Reunion, with happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., buffet supper and dance, 205 Empire Ave., in Greenfield Park. Tickets cost $20. Call 450-466-0308.

Dog adoption and hot-dog sale extravaganza held by the SPCA Monteregie at the 4 Paws Club at Lafontaine Park on Nuns' Island, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details: www.spcamonteregie.com.

News You Can Use About Prostate Cancer. Lecture presented by Cedar CanSupport/Faire Face, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Omni Hotel, 1050 Sherbrooke St. W. Free admission. Call 514-845-1666.

Mile End Memories long-circuit walking tour (rapid walking) of Mile End religious landmarks, with Joshua Wolfe, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Meet at the Church of St. Enfant Jesus, 5039 St. Dominique St. Cost $10. French tour is offered today, as well. Call 514-849-9543.

The Scottish Centre of Montreal offers a bus trip to Quebec City, departing from the Scottish Centre, 1610 Stephens Ave., Verdun at 8 a.m., returning at 9:30 p.m. Cost $30. Call 514-365-9185.

Roaring Twenties night hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, 205 Empire Ave., Greenfield Park. A chicken a la king supper with salad and dessert will be served starting at 6 p.m., followed by dancing. Music by Tommy Fernandes. Cost $13 (dance only, $5). Everybody welcome. For details, call 450-466-0308.

Your Spiritual Core, lecture series with Anant Jesse, presented by the NHC Institute Community Centre, 4240 Girouard Ave., 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $10. For details, call 514-485-3859 or log on to www.nhc institute.com.

Bird Protection Quebec holds a monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at Fraser-Hickson Library Auditorium, 4855 Kensington Ave. in N.D.G. Free of charge. For details: www.birdprotectionquebec.org.

Creative Writing Workshop with Jeanette Paul, titled A Writing Sampler: Discover Your Genre. Participants will try their hand at writing a variety of short-fiction and nonfiction pieces. For all writing levels. Offered by St. Lambert Memorial Library, 490 Mercille, St. Lambert, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Workshop runs until Nov. 28. Cost is $100 for 10-week session. Call library at 450-466-3910.

AMI-Quebec launches free monthly workshops on mental-health issues over the telephone. Topics include depression, anxiety, early warning signs, etc. For details, call 514-486-1448. To register, call 1-866-396-2433.

Mile End Memories offers "Voices from Mile End's Main," a walking tour, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walkers meet at the southwest corner of St. Laurent Blvd. and Mount Royal Ave. Free of charge. To reserve, call 514-286-0334.

Shield of Athena Family Services annual art auction to benefit victims of family violence on Nov. 12 at Marche Bonsecours. If you are an artist and are interested in participating, please call 514-274-8117.

Single Person's Association (SPA Montreal) invites all singles 30 and older to Sunday Social Mixed Tennis, every Sunday until October at the Lachine Tennis Club, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tennis Canada instructor on site. Cost $7. The association is also holding registration for a singles mixed curling league that runs every Sunday at 6 p.m. from September to May at the Montreal West Curling Club. No experience necessary. Call 514-364-0260.

Nicotine Anonymous, a self-help group for anyone wishing to stop smoking cigarettes/using nicotine, holds weekly meetings on Saturdays. Call 514-769-6343.

The ManKind Project, a bilingual open men's group, offers men the opportunity to challenge themselves and make health choices about their future with support groups, trainings and workshops. Meetings every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke St. W. Call 514-918-6288.

Arthritis Montreal offers arthritis exercises with physiotherapist, consisting of exercises for the whole body, short aerobic session, and relaxation period. Location: Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. For more information, call 514-631-3288.

VON Montreal foot-care clinics are offered at many community facilities such as senior's centres, retirement and nursing homes. Cost $22. Call 514-866-6801.

Crohns & Colitis West Island support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at Loblaws in Pierrefonds. Call 514-631-4460.

Cardiac Rehab Program at the Catherine Booth Hospital features 24 sessions of exercises and six educational sessions. Free. To register, call 514-481-0431, Local 1004.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous H.O.W., a non-profit self-help group for people who would like to learn how to stop eating compulsively. Call 514-484-0547.

Twelve Step Group for adults raised in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Westmount Baptist Church, 4755 Sherbrooke St. W. Call 514-721-5959.

One Parent Families Association, for single parents who are separated, divorced or widowed, meets every Saturday for breakfast at 9 a.m. Children welcome. Call 514-428-0354.

White Ensign Club - Navy, Wrens, Merchant Navy Veterans, meets on the third Thursday of each month, 8 p.m. at HMCS Donnacona, 2055 Drummond St. Call 514-685-6813.

Mary's Recovery offers self-help groups for people dealing with fear, anger, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia and gambling addiction. Bilingual weekly meetings at the YMCA in Westmount. Call 514-485-2194.

CLSC Rene Cassin needs bilingual volunteers to answer a province-wide elder abuse line. English-speaking volunteers, with excellent editing, formatting, computer and office skills, are also needed to work as administrative assistants. Call 514-488 3673, Local 1351.

Recovery Inc., a non-profit international self-help group for managing fears, 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 offers job-search assistance, training and support to Montrealers with mental illness or intellectual, developmental and learning disabilities. Call 514-345-2625, Local 0.

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada Chesed Direct Service Network offers confidential crisis intervention services for men and women living with HIV/AIDS, and a support group for family and friends. Call 514-733-7589.

Women Aware, a non-profit organization run by women who have survived domestic violence, offers support groups. The Be Aware phone line is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 514-489-1110 or toll-free at 1-866-489-1110.

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. Call 514-697-2952.

Alzheimer Groupe Inc. holds weekly support group meetings for spouses with mates at home and in placement, and for adult children. It also offers activity groups for people in the early stages of the disease and related disorders. It is now accepting names for its new 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 the early 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-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Workshops on the last Monday of each month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Lakeshore General Hospital. Call 514-630-2225, Local 4073.

South Shore Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. Lambert Curling Club, 660 Oak Ave. in St. Lambert. Call 450-635-6376.

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