Chomedey Cummings Centre for 50 +

Recovery for families and friends of alcoholics.

(514) 866-9803.

Free tele-workshops (presented in English). Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 7:00-8:00 pm Subject: “You’ve heard of it, but what exactly is anxiety?” Guest speaker: Dr. Piere Bleau, Psychiatrist. Call today and register for free. (Advance registration required) 1-866-396-2433. For more information: 1-886-396-2433, or Ami-Québec at 514-486-1448. Tele-Workshops are information sessions via telephone, designed to help participants better understand and manage the effects of mental health issues. Each workshop is moderated by AMI-Québec with a guest expert who presents the topic and answers questions.

New Guide for Spring Session courses: includes regulars such as Fitness for all levels, Yogalates, Computers, Watercolours, Book discussion, Mah Jongg and Tea ‘n’ Shmooze. Additions: Excel, Windows Refresher, Line Dancing, Mixed Media, Calligraphy, Beading, and an Internet/Email to Word Download Workshop. Special new course: French Conversation: an opportunity to improve oral French skills in a relaxed atmosphere. In the planning stages: a one-day-a-week Drop-In-Centre where members and friends can enjoy games such as mah jongg, bridge, and more; free to members of Chomedey Cummings. Day and time to be announced. Also on the promam: an afternoon at the New Leonore and Alvin Segal Theatre, Wed. May 14th. To enjoy the comedy, The Odd Couple. Departure at 11:00 a.m. for an opportunity for lunch in town. Performance starts at 1:00 pm; tickets: $28.Transportation provided. There are still a few seats available. Most of the activities of the Chomedey Cummings Centre for 50+ take place at Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. For information: Claire Nudel, at (450) 978-7056 or claire.nudel@cummingscentre.org

Mar. 27: Diane Sasson - Executive Director of Auberge Shalom Pour Femmes: "Spousal Abuse in the Jewish Community and its impact on Women, Children and Seniors." Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue. 1025 Elisabeth Blvd., !:30 pm. Info: Toby Banks (450) 688-7020.

The ladies and gentlemen of the Gevurah Club of Chomedey, one of the city's longest-serving group for seniors, meet every Tuesday, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. "We have great fun, with cards, bingo, visiting speakers and of course, delicious refreshments. Everyone is welcome," says Claire Nudel, who can be reached at 450-978-7056 or by-mail at claire.nudel@cummingscentre.org.

Photo:Sasson

On Wed. March 19: Amanda Honigsburg, pictured, guest speaker from Auberge Shalom, a shelter for abused women, addressed members and guests on various issues related to the ramifications of spousal abuse. "Although the subject is rather sensitive, it needs to be addressed, nonetheless," said Chapter president Evie Applebee, who can be reached at (450) 681-9342 for information about upcoming events at Golda Meir (Chomedey) Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO.

Easter Sunday Bake sale: The youth of the parish will be selling donated & home-made baked goods after the 8:30 and 11 o’clock Masses, today, Sunday, March 23. All proceeds will go to help World Youth Day pilgrims. Holy Name of Jesus Parish is located at 899 Chomedey Blvd. It can be reached by phone at (450) 688-3887, by fax at (450) 688-1738 and by e-mail at holyname@sympatico.ca Young people interested in becoming involved in various forms of Catholic Action can easily get more information from Youth Minister Chris Borrelli at (450) 969-1448, or at chrisborrelli@hotmail.com

Tuesday mornings. A new Beginners Class starts at 9:00 followed by the regular class at 10:00 to 11:30. This mentally and physically stimulating activity is for all (men too!) - no previous experience necessary. Experienced and dedicated teachers lead the way. Fee is $1.00 for members of the Chomedey Seniors Club, $3.00 for others. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey, just north of Notre Dame. Info: Max at 450 688 7259.

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. March 27, noon - 2:30 pm. Cards, crafts, darts, warm conversation, refreshments. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, (450) 973-2042.

Sunday classes at the Centre du Sablon, 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Jewish children learn about their heritage and traditions. On different age-appropriate levels, the children learn to read and write Hebrew, enjoy arts and crafts and many other activities too numerous to mention. Registration for Torah Academy Camp is now open! The camp runs from June 23 to August. Be a part of it! For more info and a registration package, please call Rabbi Zalmen Stiefel at (450) 682-8213 or (514) 758-7700. The Centre du Sablon is located at 755 Chemin du Sablon, in Chomedey. It can be reached at (450) 688-8961.