Chomedey Cummings Centre for 50 +

Recovery for families and friends of alcoholics.

(514) 866-9803.

Black History Month Closing Celebration, Pavillon Boisé Papineau, today, Sun. Feb. 24, 4:30 to 9:00 pm, 3235 Saint-Martin Blvd. Joint project of Laval Black Community Association and Centre communautaire Coumbite de Laval. Info: Althea Seaman, (450) 687-2176, alseees@yahoo.com, or Centre Coumbite, (450) 662-9771.

Spring Courses Guide now in preparation. New courses added: Caligraphy, Mixed Media, Excel. Registrations for Spring session begin March 31. March 17, 7:00 pm, 2nd Book discussion: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. Limited spaces available for workshops on e- Bay Buying and Selling (Feb. 26) and 3-D Decoupage (March 6), 1:00 pm. Visit to the Leanore & Alvin Segal Theatre, Wed. May 14, for The Odd Couple. Reserve soon. Info: Claire, (450) 978-7056, claire.nudel@cummingscentre.org

Thurs. Feb. 28: Games Day. Bingo, cards and much more. Rehabilitation Hospital. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, 1:30 pm. Info: Toby Banks (450) 688-7020.

Saturday evening, March 1, dinner and dance at Le Bifteque; Wed. March 5 (regular meeting): Diane Sasson, guest speaker from Auberge Shalom, a shelter for abused women. 12:30 pm, guest speaker at 1:30 pm. Refreshments served, guests invited by reservation only, for nominal donation of $5.00. Info: (450) 681-9342.

Monday, March 3: guest speaker Lawyer Daria Kapnick from the Public Curator’s office to answer questions on what happens to those in need, when they become incapacitated, and can no longer care for themselves, and what is the role of the Public Curator. Young Israel Synagogue at 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey. Regular business at 1:00 pm, followed by guest speaker at 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. To reserve, call Teri Covin (450) 689-3056 or Diane Rabinovitch (450) 687-2091.

Wednesday, March 5, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Sciences en Folie (Crazy for Science) workshop for children 8 to 12. An invitation to experience, with the use of a Van der Graff Generator, the different principles linked to static electricity. Karine Vallée will animate the workshop in English. There is no charge for the activity but registrations are required at the reception desk, at 1535 Chomedey Blvd. or by telephone at (450) 978-5995. 'An activity not to miss! It will make your hair stand on end!

Regular meeting, Mon. Feb. 25, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Lots of activities. Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque. Info: Gerty Cohen, (450) 688-3525.

Circus IncognitusMarch 2, and 3 to 7; Circus Incognitus: Jamie Adkins in action. At la Maison des arts de Laval, for ages 5 to 12, an extravaganza of pingpong, ladder, high-wire, and some spectacular surprises. Saturday's show is sold out. Tickets still available for March 3 to 7, 1:30 pm, $14 per person. 1395 Concorde West. (450) 667-2040. @R:Happy 25th: Pictured are members and guests who shared some quality time at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Laval Women's Group. Congratulations, indeed! to one of Laval's finest and longest-serving community groups. Left to right we see the smiling faces of Althea Seaman, Jocelyne Guertin (City Councilor), Margaret Vincent, Helga Vezina, Gerty Cohen, Thelma Comire, Beverly Beauchamp, Ginette Bernier (City Councilor), and Wilma Gumpert.

(Photo: Martin Alarie)

Tuesday mornings, 10:00 to 11:30. For all, men too! Experienced teacher leads the way. Young Israel Synagogue of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey, just north of Notre Dame.

Flea Market, Friday, March 14, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tables for rent. Info: Jacqueline, (514)322-5220, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The church is located at 1815 Favreau, Chomedey, Laval.

Weekly Sunday Evening Dinner Dances: good selection of food, live entertainment for all ages, for only $6. 2000 Curé-Labelle Blvd. (450) 681-6722.

Thurs. Feb. 28, noon - 2:30 pm. Cards, crafts, darts, warm conversation, refreshments. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, (450) 973-2042.