Closer to You Laval

Programs, counseling, sharing of ideas toward recovery for families and friends of alcoholics. For information concerning these and other services, please feel free to call (514) 866-9803.

Members, guests, and friends are invited to share an afternoon with author and historian Joe King, this coming Thursday, April 19. Mr. King's address is entitled "From Baron Byng to Bagels." 1:30 pm, Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, in Chomedey.

For more information: Toby Banks at (450) 688-7020.

Members are invited to a tour of CJAD Radio scheduled for Wednesday, April 25.

"We're looking forward to meeting the talk show hosts and putting a face to their names and voices," says Evie Applebee, Chapter president, who can be reached at (450) 681-9342 for more information.

Quite a few Laval residents participated in last year's "Walk in Her Shoes" event sponsored by Jewish Women International of Canada to raise funds to help end violence against women. Tarah Schwartz from CTV news will be this year's honoree of the 9th annual walk-a-thon which will take place on Sunday April 29, 2007 from 9 a.m. until noon at Club Sportif Cote de Liesse, 8305 Cote de Liesse Road. Teams of four (raising a minimum of $360) or individuals (raising minimum of $90) are invited to participate. Proceeds will be used to develop and distribute Date Rape prevention information to female university students. To participate or make a donation call 514-487-2330 or visit the website: www.jwicanada.com.

Regular weekly meeting, tomorrow, Monday, April 16, starting at noon. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. After lunch you can spend some quality time at line dancing, light exercise and tai chi, or just simply in friendly conversation. 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.

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