Chomedey Cummings Centre for 50 +

Recovery for families and friends of alcoholics.

(514) 866-9803.

Spring has sprung at the Young Israel of Chomedey with a cornucopia of interesting and fun courses waiting to be explored within the Chomedey Cummings Centre 50+. Get fit and into shape with classes that include Fitness, Yogalates and Line Dancing, or explore your artistic side with Watercolours, Pastels, Calligraphy and Beading classes offered. Book Discussions, with the 1st one coming up May 5th 7:00 p.m. exploring the novel Sunflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Learn to converse “a la francaise” in a new French Conversation course or become skilled in the basics of Mah Jongg.

On May 15th at 1:00p.m. we will open our doors to our Social Drop in Centre for members of Cummings Centre. The focus will be on having a place to play board games, such as Scrabble, Bridge, Chess, Mah Jongg, etc. For more information call Claire @ 450-978-7056.

Thursday Prograns- May 2008. May 1: welcomes Dr. Joe Schwarcz - McGill University Chemistry to address the meeting.Topic: "Toxins in the Environment." Question & Answer period to follow. May 8: invites Dr. Victor Goldbloom - President of Canadian Jewish Congress (Quebec Division) to address the meeting. Topic:" Reasonable Accomodation and The Jewish Community." Question & Answer period to follow. May 15: invites Alan Nutik to address the meeting. Topic: " The Minorities of Quebec." Question & Answer period to follow. May 22: welcomes Dr.Conrad Kavalec-Ophthalmologist to address the meeting. Topic: "Cataracts & Macular Degeneration." Question & Answer period to follow. May 29: invites Harvey Berger-Humorist to talk on the subject "Laughter is the best Medicine." All events take place at The Young Israel of

Chomedey Synagogue Blvd. Starting time 1:30 P.M. 1025 Elisabeth. Info: Toby Banks (450) 688-7020.

Thursdays from noon-2:30 p.m. Cards, crafts, darts, bingo, refreshements and warm conversation. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedy Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville (450) 973-2042.

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.

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Our chapter will not be having any meetings until after Passover. I wish all our members and their families a very Happy and Healthy Passover. Our next meeting will be on April 30th.

Evie Applebee, President

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.

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.

There will be no meetings until after Passover. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 30th,2008. We would like to wish all our members, family and friends a very happy and healthy Pesach. For information on becoming a member and enjoying our events call Sheila Kirstenberg at 450-688-6324.