Closer to You Laval
Al Anon Family Groups
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.
Al-Sees Friends
Two 'writers workshops' coming to the Laval Multicultural Library Wed. May 2, 2 pm to 4 pm, Tues. May 8, 7 pm to 9 pm, will focus on the writing of true, current, and life stories, says organizer Althea Charles. "Come with your friends and neighbours, you'll have a good time with some rewarding writing," says Mrs. Charles, adding that this writing project could eventually lead to the creation of books to be sold on the market. 1535 Chomedey Blvd. in Chomedey. Info: Mrs. Charles at (450) 687-2176.
Chomedey Seniors Mini-Centre
Members, guests, and friends are invited to share an afternoon with lawyer and Gazette columnist Jordan Charness this coming Thur. May 3. Mr. Charness will speak on 'Steering you Right' – Greatest Stories. 1:30 pm, Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. Info: Toby Banks at (450) 688-7020.
Laval Women's Group
Regular weekly meeting, tomorrow, Monday, April 30, 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.
Readers-Writers Summer Workshop
Information meeting for the 18th annual Readers-Writers Summer Workshop – July 30 to August 17, 2007: this coming Wed. May 2, 7:30 pm, at Terry Fox School, 900 Av. Des Lacasse, Auteuil; and Thurs. May 3, 7 pm at St. Paul School Annex, 1305 De l'Assomption, Duvernay. Affectionately called 'Reading Camp' the hands-on project is designed for children of Kindergarten to Grade Six. An award-winning program, it gives children as young as five the opportunity to emerge as readers and writers, and Grade sixers the opportunity to hone reading and writing skills in preparation for junior high school. Info: Beverly Beauvais at (450) 973-9439 or at
www.r-wsw.org
Line Dancing
Tuesday mornings, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Young Israel Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth.. Everyone welcome. Info: (450) 681-2097.
Seniors 55 + Club of Chomedey
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.
'Lost in Oz' at Mother Teresa Junior High School
Mother Teresa Junior High School's theatrical and musical production of 'Lost in Oz' comes to the school's stage on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2007. Adapted and produced by teachers Jacques Tardiff, Monic Farrell, Annick Charon, Nadia Mazzone, Will Evans and Mary Anne Lapenna, the show will feature talented young people singing, dancing, and performing live music from some of Broadway's most famous and endearing musicals, all of it staged with sets and props designed by students themselves. Tickets are $10. The curtain rises at 7:30 pm for evening performances on May 11 and 12, and at 2:00 pm for the Saturday, May 12 matinee. For more information and ticket reservations, please call Mr. Jacques Tardiff at (450) 686-6333, extension 8826.