Volunteer Information meeting held by the CLSCNDG/Montreal West forvolunteers interested in assisting the elderly and the physicallydisabled with everyday tasks at 2 p.m. at 2525 Cavendish Blvd., Suite100. Also on Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. To register, call 514-484-7878, Local3022.

Movement and Change a series of eight meetings for women to shareexperiences, challenges and concerns at midlife and explore newstrategies to increase their well-being. Voluntary contributionsaccepted. Registration begins today. Call 514-866-9941, ext. 429.

Wilder & Davis Gallery presents an exhibition of digital works onpaper by Mireille Dufour from today to Nov. 3. In this exhibitionthe artist incorporates the use of digital photography and graphicdesign to produce comical advertising posters to convey to audiencescurrent issues that people often feel uncomfortable talking about.

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

Quebec Rabbit Rescue is holding an adoption clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 5p.m., at Provigo in Dorval Gardens shopping centre. Foster homes anddonations are needed. For info www.secourslapins.org or call514-472-0451.

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

Dorval Artists Association's monthly meeting will be held Tuesday Sept.5, at 7 p.m. at Sarto Desnoyer Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drivein Dorval. They will also be starting registration for art lessons from7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Courses start Sept. 25. For more informationcall 514-633.4000.

Classes runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for 4weeks, a total of 8 classes. Given by a qualified, trained counsellor.Call 514-340-8222 ext. 3870 for more details and registration. It willbe held at the Cancer Prevention Centre of the Jewish General Hospitaland McGill University, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Rd, room E-740.

The women’s choral group Équi Vox Montréal is seeking new singers forthe 2006 – 2007 season. A good, clear voice and the enjoyment ofsinging in a group are required. Auditions will be held Tuesday Sept.5, at École Vincent d’Indy, 628 Côte Sainte Catherine, from 7 p.m. to 9p.m. To make an appointment call 514-277-5701.

Canada Council Literary Reading with Wine and Cheese presents TheUnyielding Clamour of the Night by Neil Bissoondath Wednesday, Sept. 6,at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte Ste. Catherine Rd.Free admission. Call 514-345-2627, Local 3017.

Seaway Swingers Square Dance Club will host its annual open houseThursday Sept. 7, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sept. 14 and 21 at theCentre d’accueil Champlain, 5050 Nogent Place in Brossard. No danceexperience is necessary. Adults, teens, couples and singles arewelcome. Admission is free. Call 450-923-0412 or 450-922-0496 for moreinformation.

Montreal Urban Hikers Walking Club will be walking with the Ukrainianwalk and festival begining at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, from Jean Talon andSt. Michel blvd. A 2$ donation is requested. Bring comfortable walkingshoes and water.

Penny Fair & Bake Sale presented by the LaSalle Minor FootballAssociation Sept. 9 and 10. All residents of LaSalle and thesurrounding areas are invited to take part in this fundraising eventand come enjoy some great football. For donations call 450-692-4905.

"Writing the intrigue thriller Fatal Greed" presented by WARM (WritersAssociation for Resourceful Minds) is a talk by Montreal author RobertLandori at the Masonic Temple, rm 703, 2295 St. Marc St. at 2 p.m onSept. 7. Cost is $5, free for members. For information, call450-651-7044.

Crib Tournament hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 94 inGreenfield Park starting at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 7. Registration from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $20 per team of 2. Free sweets and coffeewill be served. Everybody welcome. For information call the Branch at450-466-0308.

Alzheimer Groupe, in conjunction with Alzheimer Society of Montreal,holds its 3rd annual Memory Walk on Mount Royal. Registration begins at9 a.m. on Sept. 10 at Smith House. All proceeds go towards AlzheimerDisease research. Call 514-485-7233.

Massage, Nuturition, Herbology, Focusing, Refexology, Reiki, EnergeticHealing, Accupressure, free information sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.on Sept 10 and Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the NHCInstitute, 4240Girourd Ave in N.D.G. For more information, call 514-485-3859 or visitour website www.nhcinsitute.com.

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.

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

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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