Community Call and Recall

Everything must be sold. Sunday, September 7, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. New merchandise for the entire family. Graduation gowns, jeans, jewelry, house ware, and much more. All proceeds to benefit the many activities of the synagogue. 715 du Sablon, Chomedey. For more information, Stanley Plant, (450) 681-1117.

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President and Chapter President Evie Applebee invites everyone to a Marvellous Book Fair, in conjunction with the Giant Bazaar at Congregation Chevra Mishnais Jacob Josef. "The Chapter has acquired 1,000 new books (hardcover, paperback) which we'll be selling them at great prices, at the September 7 Bazaar. A donation from the proceeds of the book fair will be forwarded to Jacob Josef Synagogue," says Mrs. Applebee. In the meantime, she adds, members and friends are invited to a bunch of summer activities (lunches, movies, trips). For more information, call Mrs. Applebee at (450) 681-9342.

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Join the 'bandwagon' of Thursday Trips into culture, education, health, and entertainment, at the Chomedey Seniors Club, one of Laval's longest-standing organizations for 50 and up, as another year of varied programs soon gets underway. The Thursday meetings are always full of fun, fancy, and formidable guest speakers, experts all from all walks of life from medicine (health) to mirrors (magic) and from polka musicians to politicians. That and much more, all of it for an annual membership fee of $25. Club organizers have designated this coming Thursday, August 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm as Registration Time for the new 2008-2009 season. At Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey. If paying by cheque, payable to Chomedey Seniors Club. "Come and take a look, you'll be pleased," says program chairperson Toby Banks, adding that all visitors can meet and greet new friends while savouring some tasty treats provided by Refreshments Chairperson Diane Rabinovitch, with the help of many others too numerous to mention. For more information, please contact Toby Banks at (450) 688-7020.

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Interested in some 'baubles, bangles, and beads'? "Come to our Fashion Jewellery Exhibition, where you'll find jewellery for every taste," says spokeperson Rosalee Tuchow. At Young Israel Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Monday, August 25, 2:00 pm. $5 per person, with refreshments served after the presentation. For more information concerning this event, or for details on how you can become a member of this active community organization, please contact Sheila Kirstenberg (450) 688-6324 or Lily Percs (450) 688-0026. Look for a full report on Chomedey Chapter JWIC's fantastic trip to Quebec City and information concerning the group's Autumn Program, in next week's issue of Courrier Laval Bilingual Edition.

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