Closer to You Laval

This coming Thursday, March 15, 2007, Hershey Dwoskin will address members and friends in one of his periodic "Middle East Updates". The following Thursday, March 22, the guest speaker will be Gazette columnist Aaron Derfel. Mr. Derfel will tackle the topic of "Health Care in the 21st Century". The March program ends with a Musical Entertainment Afternoon, featuring Singer-Guitarist "Elvis Shmelvis", Thursday the 29th. All meetings at Young Israel Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, starting at 1:30 pm. Information: Toby Banks, (450) 688-7020.

Practices for annual passion play, Sat. 9:30 am. Next Youth Night, Friday March 16. Saturday, March 17: Faith First Children's Session, level 6 – 2:00 pm, level 3 – 3:15 pm. Children in levels 4 and 5 preparing for First Communion will meet at 3:15 as well.

Sunday, March 25 (All day): Confirmation Retreat for all children preparing to make their confirmation in 2007. Registration forms can be picked up during the week at Church during office hours; 899 Chomedey Blvd. Information: Father Peter Sabbath (Pastor), Father Peter Otvos (Assistant Pastor) or Sister Isabel Correa at (450) 688-3887.

Regular weekly meeting, tomorrow, Monday, March 12, starting at noon. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. New members welcome. Campeau Community Centre, 3781 Levesque West, corner of 80th Avenue, Chomedey. Info: Mary Hewlett, (450) 669-2836.

Tuesday mornings, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Young Israel Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth.. Everyone welcome. Info: (450) 681-2097.

Every Thursday, noon to 2:30 pm, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Cards, darts, bingo, needle crafts, and more. Info: (450) 688-3139.