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

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.

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Thursday, November 29: Pharmacist Irene Zobolas (Uniprix, Notre Dame Blvd.) will address the members on topic of 'Hypertension and Cholesterol' - sources, effects, and coping strategies. 1:30 pm. Young Israel of Chomedey Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth. More information, Toby Banks at (450) 688-7020.

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.

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Jewish Women International of Canada Chomedey Chapter will be celebrating its

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

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

Laval-Laurentides Youth Orchestra invites you on December 8th 7:30 pm to its Christmas concert at Ste-Rose de Lima church in Laval. To be played: extracts from Star Wars, a violin concerto and a special Christmas Karaoke where you will be invited to participate with your voice. Tickets will be on sale at the door at $15 each. On each ticket, an amount will return to musicians for travel to Florida to represent Laval-Laurentides. So be there! Info: (514) 501-6755

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, until 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.

Meetings held every Monday: Line-dancing at 9:30 am, Exercise Program at 11:30 am, Coffee and Tea served, but bring your lunch. Tai Chi at 2:00 pm. "Come and enjoy guest speakers, day trips, music, bingo, and lots more, says spokesperson Gerty Cohen, adding that all this is available for the very affordable annual membership fee of only $25. The exercise program costs a little more at $2 per week. Campeau Centre, 3781 Levesque. "Welcome to all," says Mrs. Cohen who can be reached at (450) 688-3525 for more information.

Annual POM Fruitcake fundraising campign. 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.

Chomedey MNA Guy Ouellette and the Chomedey Liberal Riding Association are holding a breakfast meeting tomorrow, November 26, 2007 between 8:00 am and 9:30 pm at the Chateau Taillefer-Lafon at 1500 Montée Champagne, in Saint-Dorothée. The guests of honour are Transport Minister Julie Boulet and Public Security Minister Jacques Dupuis.

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

Thurs. Nov. 15, noon; Holy Name Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd. Info: Barbara Bonneville, (450)

973-2042.

Regularr monthly meeting, this coming Wednesday, November 28, at 7:30 pm, at 255 Montée Lesage, Rosemère. For more information, (450) 621-5600.

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.