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.

May 1: welcomes Dr. Joe Schwarcz - McGill University Chemistry to address the meeting.Topic: "Toxins in the Environment." Question & Answer period to follow.

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.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 30th. Our guest speaker will be Dale Bonnycastle from the MAB-MacKay Rehabilitation Center. Dale Bonnycastle is an audiologist with 30 years of experience in the field. She holds a master's degree from McGill University in Human Communication Disorders. Dale has worked in hospital settings but has been an employee of the MAB-MacKay Rehabilitation Center since 1990. Her particular interests are on the psycho-social effects of hearing loss and how people learn to cope and deal with hearing loss. Our meeting starts at 12:30 PM and guest speaker at 1:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome by reservation only. Contact president Evie Applebee, who can be reached at (450) 681-9342.

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.

Our next (after Passover) meeting will be at Restaurant L’Academie (bring your own wine) 1730 Pierre Peladeau Laval on April 30th, 2008 at 6:30 PM For info contact Sheila Kirstenberg at 450-688-6324.

The Centre is preparing it's 8th annual golf tournament fundraiser, next Wednesday, June 4th. Our donation service as an urgent need for volunteers to solicit potential doners. If you have sales experience and are comfortable on the phone, please call us! The Canadian Foundation for inflammatory diseases and Les Aliments M & M are looking for volunteers to help at a BBQ day. For more information call us! (450) 681-6164.

Theme: Gift for Mommy, activities of May 3 and 4, 2008

Family Workshop (for parents with children 4 years and up) Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM. “Flower Pot in Clay” It is a beautiful occasion to give to your mother a pot for the flowers that she will receive on this special day. Make a pretty vase in ceramic and decorate it to your taste. * Reservation required for Family Workshop, (514) 747-7367 local 7204.

Black History Month Celebration, with its great success, happens once each year, but, Laval Black Community Association is continuous and welcomes new members regularly. The association caters to its members in ways that are economic through employment programs that work in collectivity and socially through activities that benefit everyone, especially the young and senior people. If you are interested in the progress of Black People, we invite you to please contact us for more information.

Telephone: 450-687-2176, Fax: 450-687-0605, Email: alseees@yahoo.ca

On April 7th registration began for many seasonal activities including days camps, swimming lessons, tennis, a camp for handicapped students and activities for teens. Space is limited. To register: www.ville.laval.qc.ca or 450-662-5000.

The City of Laval is looking for youths 16 and over to fill many summer jobs. Those interested can apply as a day camp counselor, life guard or park monitor by applying at their municipal headquarters. For information: www.ville.laval.qc.ca.