Closer to you Laval

Thurs, Oct. 18: 'The role of a newspaper in the advancement of community groups'. Guest speakers: Claude Labelle (publisher), Marie Eve Courchesne (editor), John Fasciano (news director) – Courrier Laval & Courrier Laval Weekly News. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey, 1:30 pm. Info: Toby Banks, (450) 688-7020.

Wed. Oct. 17: Stephen Roberts, Director of Criminal Investigative Services, will speak on: Homicide Investigations and How to observe and evaluate a crime scene. Mr. Roberts spent 34 years in police work, several years as a private investigator, and is presently active with Shriners Hopsital in Montreal. 12:30 pm; guest speaker 1:30 pm. Refreshments. Members and guests invited to attend, by reservation only, at (450) 681-9342.

Tour of Jewish General Hospital’s Hope and Cope Wellness Center, Mon..Oct. 15, 1:30 pm. Prior to tour, members and friends meet at California Pizza for lunch. Info: Sheila Kirstenberg (450) 688-6324; Lily Percs (450) 688-0026.

Mon. Oct. 15, 2007, starting at noon. Bring your lunch. Exercise, line dancing and tai chi. All welcome. For more information, Mary Hewlett (450) 669-2836.

Line Dancing For All, Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue. Mid-morning fun, fantasy, and frolic. Experienced teacher leads the way. 10:00 to !!:30am, Tuesdays. 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey.

Halloween Party, Sat. Oct. 20, 10:15 am, Laval Multicultural Library, 1535 Chomedey Blvd. For children 3 to 6; Family members welcome. Registration required.: (450) 978-5995, mention English Story Hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No charge for participation.