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Recovery for friends and family of alcoholics: (514) 866-9803.

Thursday, November 22: Gazette Columnist Aaron Derfel will address the members on topic of 'Health Care in the 21st Century'. Meeting starts at 1:30 pm. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. More information, Toby Banks at (450) 688-7020.

Information meeting and open house, Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 am to noon, at Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. "An invitation to the community to drop by and check out all the great courses being offered for the winter session," says spokesperson Claire Nudel. Courses that can be previewed for the Winter program are Scrapbooking, Colour Harmony Beading, 3-D Decoupage, Digital Photography, eBay Buying and Selling, Computers, Mah Jong, Bridge, 'Tea and Shmooze' and Yiddish Club.

All courses offered at Young Israel Synagogue. Further information, Claire Nudel at (450) 978-7056.

Saturday, November 24, 7:30 pm at Chevra-Mishnais Jacob Joseph Synagogue, 715 Du Sablon, Chomedey. Live entertainment with Andy Antonacci. ‘Petit Souper and Sweet Table’. Tickets: $15, in advance only. Limited space, admission by reservation only. Don’t be left out, reserve now. Door and raffle prizes. Tickets available at Jacob’s Stationery, 4877 Notre Dame, (450) 681-1117. For more information and ticket reservations, please call Evie Applebee, Golda Meir (Chomedey) Chapter founder and current president, at (450) 681-9342.

Want to experience the spirit of Christmas with other like-minded families and friends?

Consider attending the Holy Name of Jesus Parish Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 9, 2007, starting at 2:00 pm. Join others in a celebration of the talent of local members of the community who will entertain you with their singing, dancing, acting and so much more. Tickets are $8 per person, 2 for $15, 4 for $20. At Holy Name of Jesus Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd., Laval. For further information and or ticket reservations, please contact Giuseppe at (450) 967-1768. What is the HNHL? It’s the Holy Name Hockey League, of course. Boys ages 8-15 are invited to join us in pick-up ball hockey games after the 11 o’clock Masses on Sundays. Bring your sticks and goalie equipment if you’re a goalie. For more details, call Seminarian Mike Leclerc at the parish office, (450) 688-3887.

Jewish Women International of Canada Chomedey Chapter will be celebrating its

46th Birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 28t, 6:30 pm, at Casa Greque Restaurant,

1565 Daniel Johnson. Entertainment by Burney Lieberman. On Dec. 11th, we will hold our annual Chanukah Party, with gift exchange and light supper provided by our members…traditional potato latkes, salads and homemade desserts. For information, Sheila Kirstenberg (450) 688-6324.

The next edition of the Ellie and Marilyn English Story Hour will be taking place this coming Saturday, December 1, starting at 10:15 am, at its usual venue, the Laval Multicultural Library, 1535 Chomedey Blvd. Embarking on the theme of Winter is Coming, Ellie and Marilyn will once gain strut their fun-filled readings for children ages 3 to 6 (and older siblings who are also welcome). Children must be accompanied by parents or an adult and pre-registration of children is necessary; contact the library at (450) 978-5995 and mention the English Story Hour.

23rd Annual Christmas Baskets Campaign needs volunteers to staff food collection kiosks in grocery stores and gift-wrapping counters in department stores. Three hours a week would help ease the load for the many volunteers now doing more than their share. The Centre also needs a volunteer to coordinate the gift-wrapping counter at Sears in Carrefour Laval. The person's presence would be required a minimum of one day a week, from November 24 to December 24. If you would like to donate food or money, the Volunteer Centre is Located at 1870, Michelin. For more information, (450) 681-6164.

Mon. Nov. 19, noon. Bring lunch. Exercise, line dancing and tai chi. Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque. Info: Mary Hewlett (450) 669-2836.

Annual POM Fruitcake fundraising campaign. Proceeds contributed to youth programs sponsored by the Optimist Club. For $13, you get a 900 grams of a succulent fruit cake that is sure to please family and friends. For more information, Andrée at (514) 722-7194 or Lise at (450) 471-7933.

Line Dancing For All, Young Israel Synagogue. Experienced teacher. 10:00-11:30am, Tuesdays.

Thurs. Nov. 22, noon; Holy Name Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, (450)

973-2042.

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to the Theatre de la Source's 'Christmas Shudder' on Sunday, December 9, at 2:00 pm. Advance registration is required, in person at 1535 Chomedey Blvd. or by telephone at (450) 978-5995.

General meeting, Tues. Nov. 20, 7:30 pm. Guest speaker: Mike Boone, Montreal Gazette columnist. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. $6 per person. 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey. (450) 681-2571.@R:Shirleen Hayes, is pictured here entertaining at last week's meeting of the Chomedey Seniors Club, while members enjoy dancing to her beat.

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